Minneapolis User Event
Turnitin Teachers Tour
The Turnitin Teachers Tour is coming to Minneapolis:
- Date: Friday, October 5, 2012
- Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
- Location: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus - Walter Library, Rm. 402
117 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 [Map]
What is the Turnitin Teachers Tour?
Turnitin is visiting select cities across North America to share advice from Turnitin experts, instructors, and peers on preventing plagiarism and engaging students in the writing process.
Who should attend?
Educators, administrators, and staff from universities, colleges, high schools, and middle schools interested in making the most of their access to Turnitin, and ready to listen, learn, and share best practices.
How much does it cost?
The event is free to attend.
What topics will be covered?
- Turnitin Stats, Facts, and Effectiveness
Ray Huang, Customer Programs Manager - Turnitin
- Year 1 of Turnitin: What I Learned
Sarah Lorntson, English Teacher - Mahtomedi High School
- Engaging Students in the Writing Process
Danielle Harris, AP Composition Teacher - Champlin Park High School - Beyond Awkward: Offering Meaningful Feedback with GradeMark
Renee Bangerter, Professor of English - Saddleback College - What's New and What's Next in Turnitin
Ray Huang, Customer Programs Manager - Turnitin
*Topics, schedule, and presenters may change without notice.
Registration Closed
Due to overwhelming response, registration for the Turnitin Teachers Tour Event in Minneapolis is now closed.
Presenters
Renee Bangerter has been a composition instructor for 15 years and is instrumental in training faculty in the practical uses of technology, including implementing Turnitin through the Turnitin Academy Live webinar series. Renee currently teaches English at Saddleback College in California.
Sarah Lorntson has been an English Language Arts teacher at Mahtomedi High School for the last 11 years. She is a SMART Exemplary Educator (SEE) and has presented at education and technology conferences such as TIES, ISTE, and Learning Forward.
Danielle Harris is an AP English and Composition teacher at Champlin Park High School. She has been using Turnitin for just over a year and has embraced it fully in her classes.
Ray Huang is the Customer Programs Manager for Turnitin. He regularly writes for the Turnitin blog and newsletters, organizes user events, oversees training resources, and leads social media outreach. He will be hosting this event.
