Lisa+Richardson

= General Sessions =

Whipping Wordpress Into Shape for a Happy, Connected Classroom

Dr. Lisa Richardson, ATS Professional Learning Center
**www.ATSLearn.com** //Wednesday, 11/4, 3:15-4:15p//

**Description of Session**
Managing an open communication policy with parents and students can quickly become overwhelming. Having an integrated classroom website is a great way to centralize this communication, ensure that parents receive important announcements, and even archive your classroom materials each year. Jump right into this hands-on, BYOT session to build and manage a "designer" classroom website with Wordpress.
 * STRAND: Communication and Collaboration AUDIENCE: General Interest TYPE: B.Y.O.T.**

About Lisa Richardson
Dr. Lisa Richardson has over 15 years of experience in higher education and professional development, 19 in web-based social applications and communications. Through her technology training and professional development firm Academic & Technology Solutions (ATS), Lisa leads a team focused on training individuals and groups in workplace software applications, soft skills development, career coaching and professional advancement. ATS offers several technology courses approved for Georgia Educator PLUs for K-12 teachers.

**Links and/or Materials**
Dr. Richardson's eBook **The Wordpress Therapist** will be available on a complimentary basis for GaETC attendees during the conference, 11/2-4. Please email **TurnOnTech(at)ATSLearn.com** for access information.