Speaking Engagements and Workshops
ConsultingSchool should be a rich environment where both students and teachers are excited and motivated to learn and grow ... however the road to becoming a 21st century learning community can be very rocky. Rapid changes in technology have made the design and upkeep of an effective technology-supported educational program a daunting challenge. Some schools avoid it altogether whereas others invest heavily without a clear vision and plan.
Sam can help your school design and implement a framework that yields tangible educational outcomes and avoids the very expensive and wasteful pitfalls so common in the field of educational technology. Contact Sam for further information and a consultation. WorkshopsYour workshop will never be an "off-the-shelf" template. Sam will work with you to create a custom workshop that meets the individual needs of your school and staff. Learning should be fun and Sam's very approachable, humorous style will entertain your attendees while engaging them in compelling project based activities that ensure they are "learning by doing".
Contact Sam for further information and a consultation. Speaking EngagementsSam Gliksman gives keynote addresses and presentations at conferences in the USA and internationally. Always entertaining and practical, Sam draws upon his experience working with educators along with his unwavering belief in the capabilities of children to become responsible, active participants in their own learning experience when given the opportunity.
Whether speaking about educational technology with iPads, mobile devices, BYOD or within any other arena, the focus of Sam's presentations always emphasizes the role of technology as a vehicle to empower students, create innovative learning dynamics and reform educational processes. Sam has spoken recently at events in the USA, South Africa, Australia, Turkey, India and New Zealand. Contact Sam to speak at your next event. |
"Sam Gliksman has just been to Lexington, Kentucky to conduct a workshop on iPads in Education for our entire Middle School faculty. The workshop was a resounding success – Sam is a gifted presenter who managed to set just the right tone for our group. He was able to calm those who were worried and inspire those who were ready to be inspired. I am so thrilled we chose him as the person to help us prepare for a successful launch. He is smart, funny, and extremely well prepared.
Sam is knowledgeable about the nuts and bolts of rolling out an iPad program, but he is also firmly planted where I hoped he would be, in the mindset of teachers who care most not about the technology but about the students and their learning. He reminded us all again and again that the tablet is just a platform for the kind of in-depth teaching and learning that is at the heart of all schools when they are at their best. Sam was the perfect person to conduct this training for us at a pivotal time. I recommend him wholeheartedly as a terrific educator and presenter." Kristin Seymour Middle School Principal, Sayre School, Lexington KY "Sam was able to cater for a range of teacher experience with the ipad - from that person new to the idea, right through to the competent user. His pedagogy enabled interactive experiences, which allowed application of skills as soon as the learning was gained. Never has it been more valid to say "In doing we learn!" The content was significant to the participants and involved a cooperative, colllaborative and engaging experience. All staff enjoyed the inservice workshop and commented on the high regard they held for the learning they achieved. As we opened the learning experience to other schools, I've since received many positive reports about the value and calibre of the presented workshop. Well done Sam - I could recommend what you do - over and over!" Hendrika Green Principal at NSW Department of Education Sydney, Australia |
