NISOD Conference Recap by ACC Attendees
NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence is the definitive gathering of community and technical college educators passionate about teaching and learning. This past weekend several ACC employees attended. We're highlighting recommended resources that our 2018 ACC participants curated from the conference.

Special thanks to Chelsea Biggerstaff, Deborah Hoag, and Jeff Johannigman for their contributions.
Alex Sheen - Because I Said I Would
FEATURED KEYNOTE, ALEX SHEEN

because I said I would is a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. Sparked by the loss of his father, Alex and his organization send “promise cards” to anyone anywhere in the world at no cost with awareness campaigns that have global reach.



RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Tools for creating immersive "escape room" style puzzle games

Easily turn a Google™ Spreadsheet into a Set of Online Flashcards and Other Cool Stuff

Podcast by NISOD presenter Candis Best

Tools for building educational scavenger hunts

by Heather Voran, Amarillo College Instructional Design and Faculty Development Coordinator

Create, play and share learning games with your students for free

An interactive classroom tool for teachers to engage students with interactive lessons

A classroom app for fun, effective classroom engagement
RECOMMENDED READS
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
The New Science of Learning: How to Learn in Harmony With Your Brain
Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life
Dynamic Lecturing: Research-Based Strategies to Enhance Lecture Effectiveness
Conference Shout Outs
See a list of all Austin Community College employees who presented at the 2018 NISOD International Conference on Teaching & Leadership Excellence.

See a list of Austin Community College faculty and staff who received a NISOD Excellence Award and were honored at the 2018 NISOD Conference.
Missed the Conference? You can track the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtag #NISOD2018. Stay tuned for information about 2018 conference photos and videos that will soon be posted on NISOD's Conference Archives .