BrainBlast is Weber School District's technology training conference for teachers and administrators. Every class at BrainBlast is designed to feature information relevant to teachers, and equip teachers with a diverse range of skills applicable to the classroom.
Registration will open March 1, 2011 and close May 1. Principals will be responsible for selecting and registering teachers within their schools.
BrainBlast is free for you! The Weber School District Technical Services, Career Technology Education, and Special Education Departments are underwriting your fees for the conference.
BrainBlast is located at Weber High School, 3650 N 500 W, Pleasant View, Utah.
BrainBlast is limited to 320 participants: 120 elementary teachers, 100 secondary teachers, 40 special education and CTE teachers, and 60 administrators. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate counselors, secretaries, aides, and other staff members at this time.
Just your brain and a willingness to learn. Casual dress will suffice. We will provide all food, equipment, and great training.
What teachers are saying...
"I think that this is one of the most well attended and organized events that WSD puts on. It is always informative and interesting. I have learned more about areas that I would have said I had a great deal of knowledge in. I love to learn new things."
The BrainBlast instructors have been gathered from all over the district, and represent some of the top leaders of educational technology. Click on the instructors' photos below to view more details about them.
The BrainBlast classes are designed to deliver quality technology instruction tailored directly to enhance your instructional practices, in whatever grade or subject you teach.
This year, we will be providing seven different tracks:
Grades K-2 Track
Grades 3-4 Track
Grades 5-6 Track
Grades 7-12 Track
Special Ed Track
CTE Track
Administrator Track
Each track will include cutting edge classroom technology trainings. Possible topics include Windows 7, Office 2010, digital curriculum development with SMART Boards, Blogging, Smart Response (clickers), video in the classroom, and Moodle. All content taught in each track will be determined by the instructors and will be track/grade specific.
At BrainBlast, you will have opportunities to:
Observe available technologies in the Weber School District.
Discuss your technical issues with other teachers.
Explore technology and best practices in your classroom.
Experience a great way to enhance your curriculum with technology.
Determine how technology makes classroom management easier.