June 25 – 26, 2015 (Pre-Institute Session)                                

The American Classical League Summer Institute    

University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT

Title: Technology: Free and Powerful for the Latin Classroom

Speakers: Zee Poerio and Cindy Caltagirone

Description: Technology is vital in providing students learning experiences they need to obtain skills necessary to compete in an ever changing world.  Studies show that despite increased access to technology, a majority of teachers say they do not have the right level of technology training to use the tools given to them. Knowing what tools are out there and how to use them in a classroom setting to motivate, instruct, and encourage skill acquisition is imperative for the 21st Century.

Prezi and Touchcast are two of the premiere free tools for teachers that are user friendly, easy to use, and encourage creativity.  Touchcast lets you create interactive videos that you can insert pictures, videos, news tickers, social media feeds, web pages, polls, and Prezis. Prezi is an online interactive presentation program that zooms, animates, and mind maps your presentations. Used together for teacher or student centered learning, these tools ignite super-learning.