PETE & C 2016 Presenters Kate Fiocchi and Courtney Durbin

February 22, 2016 at the PETE & C 2016, Hershey, PA

 Kathryn Fiocchi and Courtney Durbin present iPads to Engage the Elementary Classroom. These teachers along with Greg Macer, Instructional Technology Specialist from the Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit, inspired teachers, administrators and technology specialists from across the state on engaging students with the integration of technology. The presentation was completed by using Nearpod. To view the presentation, click the link below.



 For more information contact:
Kathryn Fiocchi: fiocchk@garnettvalley.org
Courtney Durbin: durbinc@garnetvalley.org










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