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Thursday, March 15
 

9:00am PDT

20 Core Apps for English and History Writing
Writing is at the core for both English and history classes. The following 20 iPad apps, Google Extensions, or websites can be used by any English or history teacher. Each tool falls into the following categories: research, organization, writing/feedback, and presentations.
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avatar for Ryan Easton

Ryan Easton

Teacher, Claremont Unified School District
Ryan Easton is a social science teacher and a curriculum TOSA at Claremont Unified School District. He has taught a variety of social sciences ranging from World and United States History to AP Economics to IB History of the Americas. He currently teaches a one-to-one iPad class... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Data Driven Blended Learning + PBL= Achievement
Discover the PBL Data-Driven Blended Model to engage students in problem-solving and differentiate learning using adaptive technology and small-group instruction. In this interactive presentation, we'll focus on the systems and structures one urban school district developed for blended learning. You'll leave with five steps and resources for implementation.
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avatar for Alvaro Brito

Alvaro Brito

21st Century Learning Specialist, Compton Unified School District
21st Century Learning Specialist @ComptonUnified | Alum: EdS Ed Tech @BoiseState | MA Teaching @USC | MS Ed Tech @CSUF | BA Cog Psych @UCIrvine #Edtech #Esports... Read More →
avatar for Michele Dawson

Michele Dawson

Senior Director, Instructional Tech and Innovation, Compton Unified
Michele Dawson has 25 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and technology director. She earned a Master’s Degree in Leading for Equity, Achievement and Democracy. Currently she serves as Senior Director, Technology and Innovation for Compton Unified where she leads 21st... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Google Forms on Steroids
Come learn how this amazing tool, combined with free add-ons, can be used to create awards, automatically deliver positive feedback, and more! Take your practice to the next level and save time for what's most important -- your students.
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avatar for Brent Coley

Brent Coley

Coordinator of Elementary Education, Murrieta Valley USD
Brent began his career in education in 1996, teaching 4th and 5th grade for 15 years before transitioning into administration. For nine years he served as the principal of Alta Murrieta Elementary in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, and in 2022 he moved into the role... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Science Enrichment And ResearCH (SEARCH class): Teaching Innovation En Masse
SEARCH class offers an authentic scientific research experience driven by student-generated projects where a business perspective would make science readily applicable. Students experience navigating the use of technology to create and design, working in a team to bring an idea to life, and persevering through iterations of all possible outcomes.
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avatar for Terry Chou

Terry Chou

MID TEACHER, Miller Middle School
Leverage the Startup Mentality to get students to solve real world problems!Email me: chou_terry@cusdk8.orgCEEF Innovative Teacher Award Winner 2015Microsoft/KCI Innovation Award 2016FabLearn Conference 2016 speaker at StanfordImagine K12 Advisory Board Member 2016EdTechTeacher Conference... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions

10:30am PDT

"Pathways to Participation" - How 'badges' are helping build a new professional association
Find out how a new professional association (The California Association of School Data, Assessment, and Accountability Professionals CASDAAP.org) is using the BadgeList platform to create 'pathways to participation' for our members. We'll look at badge need identification, organization, and development, plus we'll spill all our secrets . . .
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avatar for JANET LANDON

JANET LANDON

Consultant, CASDAAP
I am a board member on CASDAAP and worked directly with Chris Moggia on the data guide and developing the website badges. As a charter school founder and director, I have experience in the demands of reporting, authorizer relationships, and the need for accessible (user-friendly... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

#WhereAreWeGoingNext? Little Global Citizens in a Great Big Digital World

Many of our young students have not had opportunities to explore the world beyond their own schools and neighborhoods. Let’s discuss best practices to help our little learners become participants and creators in the larger digital learning community. This session is designed for users of any experience level on any device.

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avatar for Susan Stewart

Susan Stewart

Curriculum Specialist, Seesaw
K-2 Can, TOO is the motto of this lead learner! Susan Stewart is Google Education Innovator and Trainer. She is currently the K-12 Instructional Technology Coach for Fowler Unified School District in Central California. Within her district, Susan has facilitated the implementation... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

100 Ways to Use Discovery Education
Are you looking for new and creative ways to integrate digital media into your curriculum? Learn how members of the Discovery Education Community are using videos, images, audio files, interactives, and other to engage their students. Take a deeper dive into quick and easy ways you can immediately learn new instructional strategies for teaching, share the world with your students, and connect with fellow inspiring educators.

Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Access Abilities: Designing for All Learners
Join us to learn about tools and resources from Apple that allow all students to explore, communicate, and create in new and powerful ways. Explore the builtin accessibility features included on every iPad, Mac, and Apple TV that can be customized to help diverse learners succeed.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 01 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

ACSA Welcome Session
Whether you are a new to Spring CUE or a seasoned veteran of Spring CUE here's a chance to mingle with some of ACSA's boldest leaders. Get great ideas for maximizing your Spring CUE visit and how you can get the ideas that your teachers see in Palm Springs happening in your classes next week. Future Ready's Tom Murray will also be sharing innovative ideas around Personalized Professional Learning. Invest an hour on Thursday to maximize your entire Spring CUE investment!

Speakers
avatar for Holly Edds

Holly Edds

Superintendent, Orcutt UESD
Dr. Holly Edds serves as the Superintendent for the Orcutt Union School District, where she has served the community for seventeen years. Her background includes regular and special education and has taught in both English and Spanish. Dr. Edds is a faculty member for Cal Poly San... Read More →
avatar for Michael McCormick

Michael McCormick

Superintendent, Val Verde Unified
Michael R. McCormick is the superintendent of the Val Verde Unified School District.  He is known for his passion for innovation and helping students acquire their higher education aspirations.  Before becoming superintendent, Michael served for six years as the Assistant Superintendent... Read More →
avatar for Thomas C. Murray

Thomas C. Murray

Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools
Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a Project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and works alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel
  Sessions, 01 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

Alphabet Soup
CALPADS, CAASP, CBEDS, BIIG, K12HSN, TAPD, CRA, EDGO, GoOpen.... Come be a part of a Question/Answer, "office hour" type session where CDE staff will field and address questions relating to Statewide programs and local impact. Take this opportunity to make your voice heard!

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avatar for Geoff Belleau

Geoff Belleau

Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education
avatar for Elizabeth Wisnia

Elizabeth Wisnia

Education Programs Consultant, CDE
In addition to being a Data Privacy/Governance Consultant for the CDE, I am the proud mom of two squirmy, active, wonderful boys. I love to run, bake, write, and get outdoors as often as possible.


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Blended Learning: Fostering Student Ownership with Online Tools
Blended learning should empower students with engaging technology and increase their 21st-century skills. This session guides teachers tracking student progress and growing student ownership. Our interactive PD supports building or enhancing blended learning environments. We’ll explore free blended learning platforms providing immediate feedback including Kiddom, Khan Academy, and more. Hear from an educator with blended learning classroom experience modelling blended learning in this interactive PD.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Blogging and Podcasting: Painlessly Prodding Students into Authentic Writing
Do you know what motivates students to write well? A public arena! Learn to teach your kids writing through blogging. Participants will go through the steps of how to use blogging and commenting to improve student voice and the revision process. We will also walk through how to use podcasts to increase engagement and publish student work. Come see why the real trick to improving writing is establishing a wider, authentic audience.
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avatar for Kristina Allison

Kristina Allison

Principal, Roseville City
Kristina Allison is currently an assistant principal at an amazing International Baccalaureate middle school in Roseville, California.  She has been in education for over 15 years and has taught language arts, computer science, social studies, RSP, German and even home economics... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Coaching without Sweating: Digital Tools for the Instructional Coach
Teachers and coaches can be bogged down by clerical work. Just as grading takes time away from teachers planning lessons, the deskwork of coaching can get in the way of supporting teachers. Come take the systems I’ve built, adapt them, and share your successes.
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avatar for Matt Vaudrey

Matt Vaudrey

Fontana USD
Matt Vaudrey draws upon years of experience with K-12 Math Education, as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Off the clock, he advocates for students on the margins and builds confidence with teachers nationwide. His book, Classroom Chef, is available on Amazon, and... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

CUE Connections—People, Tools, and Good Ideas
If Steve Jobs were here, he’d talk about the evolution of hardware. If Bill Gates were here, he’d talk about the evolution of software. We’re talking about the evolution of ideas, the effective use of technology in education, and how the people connections made it all possible.

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avatar for David Thornburg

David Thornburg

Director of Education, 1010 Technologies
Have worked in the field of educational technology since 1981, written numerous books, consulted for schools and government agencies, invented educational technologies, and am currently Director of Education for Polar3D. I have taught part time at Stanford University, University of... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel
  Sessions, 01 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

Design & Deliver with Empathy: Using Technology to Meet All Students' Needs
How do we design the classroom environment and craft lesson delivery to meet all students’ needs? This session strives to answer that question by focusing on creating a classroom environment based on empathy and providing tools to design engaging lessons for students with various interests and readiness.

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avatar for Abby Mann

Abby Mann

Instructional Specialist, Technology, Orange Unified School District
avatar for Erin Rosselli

Erin Rosselli

TOSA Student Achievement, Orange Unified School District
I love to purposefully incorporate technology into the curriculum to increase student access, engagement, and achievement. Technology allows students to interact with content, meaningfully collaborate, actively communicate, and show their learning in creative ways.


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Designing for Accessibility with GSuite and Google Chrome
Let’s not leave anyone out! Google Chrome and GSuite are powerful tools in the classroom, but some students need additional supports to be successful. We’ll look at how to create Docs, Slides, and Sites that meet accessibility needs for students and parents as well as Chrome Extensions to support them outside of GSuite, too.

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avatar for Adina Sullivan-Marlow

Adina Sullivan-Marlow

Coordinator, Teacher Effectiveness, San Diego County Office of Education
All students deserve to experience a successful educational career, but due to one or more factors are not getting the opportunities and supports they need to achieve and thrive. These factors can include gender, race, socio-economic status, parental involvement, geographic location... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Engage Students with Transformative Media, STEM, and State-Adopted Techbooks
Students and teachers engage with content differently than they did in previous generations. There are new ways to learn content, make real world connections, and prepare for college and career. Those ways include Lexile differentiation, individualized assignments, multi-modal content, VR, plus integration with Google Classrooms and other LMS’s. See how cloud-based curriculum changes the way students learn, share, and connect with relevant (and timely!) learning experiences. Built-in tools and teacher-to-teacher connectivity amplify traditional instruction with cloud-based power. See why districts across North America partner with Discovery Education--- and never look back.
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avatar for Hall Davidson

Hall Davidson

Director, Discovery Educator Network, Author, Discovery Education
Director, Discovery Educator Network (2005 to Present)Director of Partnerships, Discovery Educator NetworkDirector of Educational Services, KOCE-TV, (1991 - 2005)Executive Director, Telecommunications of Orange County (TOC) (1991 - 2005)Director, California Student Media & Multimedia... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Improving Student Efficiency and Productivity with iPad
iPad changes the way teachers teach and students learn. With the wealth of new
features in iOS 11, students can increase their productivity and efficiency.
Learn from Apple Distinguished Educators who share examples of workflows
and uses of these new features from their own classrooms.

Speakers
avatar for Ann Kozma

Ann Kozma

Educator Innovation Lead, Microsoft
Ann loves to encourage others to “push all the buttons” as they use technology to empower learners of all ages to share their voice and respect the diverse voices of others. She has spent 20+ years dedicated to transforming education as a 1st grade classroom teacher, as a K-8... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 01 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

Intro to Arduino: The little computers that power the Maker movement
Arduino computer chips are small, affordable electronics boards that can build hundreds of different projects to support STEAM, design thinking, MakerSpace, NGSS, and Computer Science. We will get hands-on and build a simple circuit as well as explore classroom projects that get middle and high school students building and programming.

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avatar for Colin Matheson

Colin Matheson

Ed Tech Coach, Carmel Unified School District
Ed Tech Professional Development Coordinator. Maker. Arduino. Moodle.


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Less Teacher Talk...More Student Voice: Choice Boards and DOK
Choice Boards and Interactive Playlists are ways to give students the opportunity to have that voice and choice in the classroom. Learn what they are, how to use them, how to design them and actually experience one as a student!

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avatar for Steve Morris

Steve Morris

TOSA, Riverside USD
This is my 29th year of teaching in Riverside USD and what a ride it has been to this point! I have had the awesome opportunity to teach elementary and secondary grade levels. The last two years, I have been a teacher on special assignment, helping some of our Custom Schools with... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Leveling Up! Navigating the Four Realms of Technology Use
Is your use of technology as well-rounded as you think? The use of technology takes many forms, including using Remind and Classroom, showing a YouTube video, or creating digital projects. This session explores how embracing the four pillars of technology - organization, communication, integration, and innovation enhances the learning and instruction.
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Reuben Hoffman

San Diego Unified School District
avatar for Dan McDowell

Dan McDowell

Director of Learning and Innovation, Grossmont UHSD
Dan McDowell is the Director of Learning and Innovation in the Grossmont Union High School District. His current district projects include, but aren’t limited to, creating a vision for high quality instruction, organizing professional learning for teachers and administrators, and... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Maps and Legends: Google Tools for Exploration
Learn how you and your students can use Google tools for exploration in any subject area. You’ll learn how to build and use MyMaps; we’ll also explore Google Earth, Expeditions, Arts and Culture, Timelapse, and Streetview, which allow students to explore the world around them and how it has changed.
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avatar for Kevin Fairchild

Kevin Fairchild

Instructional Design and Technology Coordinator, Saddleback Valley Unified School District
I am a former high school science teacher and ToSA for 21st-Century Instruction. Now I work as an Instructional Design and Technology Coordinator, helping teachers move toward student-centered, inquiry-based, technology-rich instruction.


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Permission to be Brave: Promoting Creativity for Learners with Special Needs
During this session we will share how districts across the country use the 4Cs with special needs learners. We will showcase examples of collaborative STEAM-projects, digital storytelling, creative career pathways, and assessment. Walk away with ideas and strategies for empowering EVERY student across all grades.
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avatar for Andrea Calvin

Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Personalizing Learning with the OneNote Class Notebook 
Using the OneNote Class Notebook, you can make every learning experience personal. Learn how you can set up areas for group collaboration activities that encourage peer support and interaction. Then, scaffold individual learning with student notebooks viewable only by the teacher and the student. Track goals, manage student progress, and provide support, feedback, and encouragement from one simplified location. Let OneNote help you personalize your classroom experience.

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avatar for Daphne Willaims

Daphne Willaims

Microsoft Learning Consultant, Microsoft


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Project-Based Learning....The True 21st Century Pedagogy
This is for all educators who are looking for the pedagogy to help tie together all of their standards, initiatives, assessments, technology and skills mastery into one. Our focus needs to be on all students addressing real-world challenges, producing high-quality public work and having an increased voice and ownership in their learning. PBL is not a flavor of the month, but an actual path to a better learning environment.

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avatar for Michael Niehoff

Michael Niehoff

Michael Niehoff is currently a Career Technical Education Manager at the College of the Sequoias. He has been a secondary educator for 27 years as a teacher, advisor, director of activities, learning director and principal. After several years in the media industry, he became an educator... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Seven steps for teachers and administrators adapting technology in a 1:1 environment.
Come discuss seven steps that will ensure implementing technology in a meaningful way. We will address lessons learned during a district 1:1 implementation program, discuss how classrooms were able to achieve a zero percent failure rate, and see how these lessons can inform your district, school, and classroom.
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avatar for Sean Nank

Sean Nank

California State University San Marcos
Sean Nank, PhD, received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Sean is a Distinguished Teacher in Residence and adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a full professor at American College of Education, and works... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Speech Dude Talks Tech: Practical Technology for Moderate to Severe Students
In this session, participants will be introduced to a wide variety of innovative technology tools that can be easily integrated into teaching and learning for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Cutting-edge tools including apps, extensions and various websites will be discussed, along with simple implementation strategies to increase access to content and improve student engagement and productivity. Note: special emphasis on adolescents and transitional students. 

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avatar for Chris Wenger

Chris Wenger

Speech Pathologist, Chaffey Joint Union High School District


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Tech Tools to Communicate, Collaborate, and Create in the Humanities Classroom
Hear how teachers are moving beyond paper, pencils, and the textbook and discovering powerful ways technology can deepen learning in ELA and social studies classes. We will explore how a variety of tech tools (including G Suite apps, Padlet, Newsela, etc.) can promote analysis, discussion, collaboration, sharing, and more.

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avatar for Mia Gittlen

Mia Gittlen

Teacher, Union Middle School
Mia is the K-8 Instructional Technology Teacher on Special Assignment for Berkeley Unified School District in Berkeley, CA. For over a decade, she has taught middle and high school in public and independent schools in the Bay Area and Massachusetts. 


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

You CAN Do That! Bringing Flexible Learning To Your School
Come listen to the story of one teacher and her principal who brought flexible learning to first her classroom and then their school. Get strategies and resources on how you can start small in your own classroom or school and bring flexible learning to your students!

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avatar for Taryn Flamson

Taryn Flamson

Teacher, NMUSD
6th Grade Teacher at Harbor View Elementary; Digital Coach; Math Fellow
avatar for Todd Schmidt

Todd Schmidt

Principal, Weaver Elementary
Lead Innovator @WeaverWhales. Proud husband, father to 2 beautiful girls #DadsAsPrincipals; Ed.D- @USC (Fight On!). Faculty- @ChapmanU & #cuerockstar. Phil 4:13


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

PROGRAMMING PAPER CRAFTS: CHIBITRONICS LOVE TO CODE
We introduce the Love to Code kit from Chibitronics which blends paper craft, electronics and programming. We will create personalized artworks and learn electronics and computation along the way. Finally we share activities, resources and project galleries designed by educators for educators to use in the classroom.

1. Build a paper circuitry artwork with LEDs and sensors using Chibitronics Love to Code.
2. Program your artworks using Arduino-based text programming and Microsoft Makecode block programming to bring the artworks to life!
3. Share ways for educators to facilitate creative learning experiences with paper electronics tools.

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avatar for Chibitonics

Chibitonics

Chibitonics
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Lora Saarnio

LS Math and Computer Specialist, The Nueva School


Thursday March 15, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

360 Degree Math: A Classroom Revolution
Flip the script in the math class by putting your students center stage with 360 degree math. Transform the learning environment with any given budget. Get your students up, performing, solving, and persevering by livening up the environment with whiteboard surfaces, music cues, and visible random groupings.

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avatar for Ed Campos

Ed Campos

Consultant, Krause Center of Innovation & Kings County Office of Education
Ed is currently a 75% time Consultant. The other 25%  He is co-director of the STEAM Leadership program at the Krause Center for Innovation, on the CS Steering committee for the MSCS grant, and is also director of a non-profit, Campo Creativo. He was a software consultant for 3 years... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 02 - Concurrent Session

12:30pm PDT

5 Steps for Integrating Social Media in Your Classroom Instruction
Social media can provide so many opportunities for student learning but with potential pitfalls and an ever changing technology landscape, educators could use some guidance to get things started. In this session, you will learn 5 practical steps for implementing social media effectively, safely and purposefully in the classroom. You will leave with digital citizenship resources to set the stage for social media use and practical ideas for integrating social media tools in your instruction.

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avatar for Merve Lapus

Merve Lapus

Vice President of Outreach & Engagement, Common Sense Media
Merve is responsible for the overall outreach & engagement strategy for Common Sense Education and oversees a team that works directly with leadership to impact school communities using technology for learning and life. Collaborating with school networks, state-level organizations... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

6 Steps for building a collaborative classroom with Microsoft Teams
Are you looking for a customized experience where you can easily manage your daily workflow all in one place? Then join Microsoft Educators to learn how Office 365 tools like Microsoft Teams can help you facilitate content creation, collaborative classrooms, and personalized learning in a digital hub experience.



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Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

A SOS Call for Digital Integration
Are you familiar with Discovery Education? Are you looking for creative ways to utilize digital media? We have heard your SOS call! Join us to learn how Discovery educators from around the globe are engaging their students with videos, images, audio files and more through the Spotlight on Strategy series. Walk away with ready to use digital integration strategies to incorporate into your curriculum.

Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Big Technology in Little Hands: Chromebooks for K-2
Want to use more tech with younger students? This presentation gives workarounds for primary students to utilize Chromebooks during daily instruction. This includes teacher management tips for teachers, interactive activities for young students who might not yet be reading, and technology accommodations for students to help manipulate touch pads and keyboards.

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avatar for Christie Darnall

Christie Darnall

Teacher, Corona del Mar MS/HS
Christie Darnall is an Education Technology TOSA for Newport Mesa Unified School District. She has been serving K-12 grade teachers and students to help them learn ways to integrate technology into their curriculum for 15 years. She is passionate about STEM curriculum, particularly... Read More →
avatar for Martha Felix

Martha Felix

Education Technology TOSA, NewPort Mesa Unified School District
I am an Ed Tech TOSA who loves tech, teachers and tools! I work at Newport Mesa Unified and have taught all elementary grades and now support teachers and students with technology in grades PK-12.
avatar for Jenith Mishne

Jenith Mishne

Director, Education Technology, NewPort Mesa Unified School District
I have been passionate about technology and learning for the past 27 years. I spend my days as the Director of Education Technology, working with students, teachers and administrators as they learn to integrate technology into their learning and lives. I am also an Adjunct Professor... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Price

Melissa Price

Ed Tech TOSA, NewPort Mesa Unified School District


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Smoketree F, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Breakout EDU
BreakoutEDU truly is something DIFFERENT for the classroom. It’s a great way to not just gamify learning, but also an effective way to build perseverance while utilizing the Four C's of 21st Century Learning. Come learn how to implement BreakoutEDU in your class and perhaps play a game…
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avatar for Darren Alcala

Darren Alcala

District Technology Coach/TOSA, Cucamonga School District
District Technology Coach in a K-8 district, Microsoft Certified Educator, Google Certified Educator, BreakoutEDU Certified Ambassador, Nearpod Certified Coach, Leading Edge Certified Professional Learning Leader, and currently Inland Area CUE President
avatar for Erik Lenaburg

Erik Lenaburg

Teacher, Cucamonga School District
avatar for Lindsay Munoz

Lindsay Munoz

3rd Grade Teacher, Tech Coach, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Cucamonga School District


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Building NGSS Models with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
Learn how students can use programs in Microsoft Office and Google Drive to build and manipulate models to meet and exceed expectations in the Next Generation Science Standards.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel
  Sessions, 02 - Concurrent Session

12:30pm PDT

Collaborative Inquiry in the Connected Classroom
Students are always asking questions. How can we go beyond the traditional research paper to put student inquiry at the center of learning? This session will explore methods and resources designed to connect students to other classrooms as they ask questions, investigate answers, and create multimedia responses to share.

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avatar for Andrea Aust

Andrea Aust

Senior Manager, Science Education, KQED
I love working with educators to bring media and technology into classrooms in fun and exciting ways for students. I taught environmental science and marine biology for 10 years before landing at KQED. Ask me about KQED Teach and KQED Learn!
avatar for Rachel Roberson

Rachel Roberson

Program Manager - Humanities Professional Learning, KQED
Rachel Roberson, KQED’s program manager for humanities professional learning, is an experienced educator with more than 14 years as a classroom teacher and teacher leader. She leads KQED’s synchronous professional learning strategy and content. She is also an instructor and course... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Pueblo AB, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Crumbling Classroom Walls: Global Connections & Collaboration
Crumble your classroom walls by connecting and collaborating with classrooms around the world. Prepare to get started with global collaboration opportunities and avoid pitfalls along the way.
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avatar for Tanis Haboush

Tanis Haboush

Professional Development Coordinator, El Dorado County Office of Education
Tanis Haboush is a Professional Development Coordinator for the El Dorado County Office of Education. She has been an educator for 23 years and has a Master's degree in Educational Technology. Tanis's passion is supporting teachers as they enhance their skill set of effective instructional... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Develop a Districtwide 1:1 iPad Implementation to Raise Student Achievement
The purpose and objective of this presentation is to provide a background for the planning and implementation of a successful district-wide, 1:1 iPad initiative; particularly for the elementary grade levels of Pre-K through 8th Grade. Hear about the important steps one district took to implement a 1:1 iPad initiative for 2,200 students and 300 teachers in a four-school PK-8 district. You'll also discover how the initiative raised student achievement to the highest levels the district has ever seen.
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avatar for Phil Hintz

Phil Hintz

Director of Technology, Gurnee School District 56
Phil Hintz is the Director of Technology for Gurnee School District 56 in Gurnee, Illinois where he has been for the past 12 years. Currently, Phil's district is in their 6th year of a district- wide, 1:1 iPad initiative for all 2400 students and teachers in grades Pre-K through 8... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Digital Literacy Work Stations for Littles
Get your littles reading and writing with hands on language and literacy activities. Learn how to organize and facilitate these digital activities for your TK-2 students using any platform. Participants will be provided with a variety of ready made Google Doc and Slide activities for Monday morning. All skill levels.
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avatar for Marlena Hepbern

Marlena Hepbern

Co-creator: EduProtocol Lesson Design, Instructional Technology Specialist, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
Marlena is a passionate educator, EdTech Coach, Code.org Program Manager, past classroom teacher, co-founder of EdCamp Yosemite & Mammoth, and co-author of The EduProtocol Field Guide.Twitter @mhebern #EduProtocols eduprotocols.com marlenahebern.com


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Engaging STEM Learners with iPad
Join us to learn how educators use iPad to create and deliver engaging STEM
learning experiences. Learn how iPad can help STEM learners connect with
content, demonstrate their learning, and express their creativity. Discover new
resources to personalize learning and help students of all learning styles grasp
challenging STEM concepts.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 02 - Concurrent Session

12:30pm PDT

Free Tech Tools for Assistive Technology
A survey and demonstration of a number of Chrome extensions and other free tools that provide assistive technology support to students, including strategies for modeling them and using them with students.
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avatar for Kimber Cote

Kimber Cote

Technology Integration Coordinator, Anacortes School District


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Game Design in the STEAM Classroom
Take gamification to a new level by creating a classroom of game designers. Practical and creative ways to bring the design and gaming process into your classroom using digital and analog tools in a wildly entertaining collaborative environment.
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avatar for Jeff Brain

Jeff Brain

Teacher, Brainpath Designs
I'm a lifelong gamer, 25+ year veteran teacher, artist, poet, musician and baseball enthusiast. I'm very interested in the intersection of games, comics, media and education.


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Get ConnectED! Tear down your walls!
Get out of your cave and share your classroom with the world! The 21st century classroom has no walls. Come learn how to give every student in your classroom a voice with back channels, open up their world with social media and invite guest speakers digitally and broadcast your amazing lessons live to the world. Learn how to cultivate a classroom of great Digital Citizens. Technology has connected our world, why can’t it connect our classrooms! Teaching is the most important job in the world so let's see your classroom and students shine!.
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avatar for Joe Marquez

Joe Marquez

Education Strategist, CDW-G
Joe Marquez is a leader in technology and K-12 Educational Staratagist for CDW-G. His innovating spirit, outgoing attitude and outrageous personality has earned him the coveted titles of Certified Google Innovator, Certified Google Trainer, Common Sense Ambassador, Apple Teacher... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Google Classroom: Streamline Content and Productivity Tools In Your Classroom
Learn how to use Google Classroom as a tool to provide access to Google programs, manage assignments, and integrate digital content. Come ready to set up your own Google Classroom.
Beginner

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avatar for Karen Vogt

Karen Vogt

5th Grade Teacher (Science/Math), Temecula Valley USD
kvogt@tvusd.k12.ca.usI have four children (11 year-old twins), 16, 23 (married and student teaching)I've taught middle school 6th - 8th grade (math and science).I was a Technology TOSA.I am currently a K-5 (just haven't taught 3rd or 4th grade).


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

HyperDocs+YouTube- Learn the Art of Creating, Packaging, and Delivering Digital Lessons
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avatar for Lisa Highfill

Lisa Highfill

Tech Integration specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District
A thinker, philosopher, debater, and educator interested in helping to develop 21st century thinkers best describes Lisa Highfill, a 20 year 5th grade teacher in Pleasanton, Ca. She has a passion for innovative learning strategies and actively works to share and collaborate with teachers... Read More →



Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Information Technology vs. Instructional Technology: The Fight of the Century!
In a world of 1:1 initiatives, Single Sign On, and other 21st century tools, what does a district do to ensure that technology supports student and teacher success? You SHIFT! Discover how Information Technology can be a friend to school innovation to maximize instructional time for student success.


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Inspiring Change: A Discussion about Instructional Coaching
Come join a panel of instructional coaches as they discuss inspiring change, leading and coaching with empathy, and helping all teachers integrate technology in their classrooms.
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Jo-Ann Fox

Project Specialist III, Extended Learning, Quantum Academy of the Escondido Union School District
Jo-Ann is currently a Teacher on Special Assignment at Quantum Academy at the Nicolaysen Center, a grades 4-8 STEAM school she helped design. In her career has taught kinder-4th grade and currently is enjoying working with middle school students. She works in a 1:1 iPad school (Apple... Read More →
avatar for Delaine Johnson

Delaine Johnson

APCSP Teacher + Tech Integration Coach, Clovis Unified School District
Delaine Johnson teaches AP Computer Science Principles at Clovis East High School, Clovis Unified School District and is a technology integration TOSA for K-6 school sites. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Technology, and is a Google for Education Certified Innovator (#googleEI... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

ISTEcs: Educator Edition
The ISTE Cyber Scholars (ISTEcs) course is a year-long professional development course that focuses on the development of lesson plans, classroom instruction, and professional practice guided by the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators.

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avatar for Patrick Beal

Patrick Beal

Math Teacher, Coachella Valley High School
I have been teaching math and educational technology in Coachella Valley Unified School District for 11 years. I am passionate about mathematics, connecting with students, sharing strategies for teaching and learning, and applying technology for learning.
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Esmeralda Chavez

Teacher, Coachella Valley USD
avatar for Edward Simoneau

Edward Simoneau

Ed Tech Coordinator, Coachella Valley Unified School District
As a teacher, Edward Simoneau used Minecraft to have students redesign their school. Edward then used his passion to serve within Coachella Valley USD as Ed Tech Coordinator. Edward has a major role in the district's management of over 18,000 student iPads. In addition to device deployment... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Paper Prototyping Bootcamp for STEAM-Powered Learning
From kindergarten to high school, discover how schools, libraries, and programs around the country have used Fab@School Maker Studio to create practical, affordable makerspaces using paper, cardstock, and inexpensive digital fabricators. This session provides hands-on opportunities for getting comfortable with easy, paper-based digital design and fabrication software tools. Participants experience the benefits of rapid paper prototyping, which allows for quick cycles of testing and iterative design enhancements - especially helpful within limited class periods. Explore research-based best practices, appropriate to get all students (PreK-12) designing and creating.
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avatar for Andrea Calvin

Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Podcasts: It’s not just for Serial anymore
Podcasting has been a growing medium for listening to stories and learning on the go. Podcasting is to audio as DVR/TiVO is to television. With the increase of educational podcasts for teachers, you can now find a show that meets your needs. Discover your own professional development needs from Pedagogy topics from The Cult of Pedagogy to new tools, tips and tricks like what you can find in the show Check This Out.

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avatar for Brian Briggs

Brian Briggs

Director Of Technology at Washington Unified School District, CUE Board President
Dec 8th Google Meet Link:​https://wusdk12.zoom.us/j/82285442044?pwd=MXlPL094cHJFUmNMc0RMa2pBNkJZZz09​​​Brian is currently the Director of Technology for the Washington Unified School District. Before being a Director, he was a EdTech Coordinator and prior to that, an educator for 12 years. His passion has always been integrating technology in classroom and collaborating with o... Read More →
avatar for Ryan O'Donnell

Ryan O'Donnell

Teacher, Rocklin Unified School District
I am a current Video Production teacher at Rocklin High School in Rocklin, California. Before teaching video, I have been a TOSA and social studies teacher and have been in education for 20 years. I am passionate about professional development for teachers with a focus on using tools... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Power Up PD: Top Ten Workshops for 1:1
We will explore best practices for delivering professional development to teachers new to 1:1 teaching and learning. Engage in the interactive teacher-tested modules that we have used to succeed in changing instruction. You will walk away with ten Creative Commons licensed modules that are ready to modify and deploy.
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avatar for Jen Roberts

Jen Roberts

Teacher, Point Loma High
Jen Roberts is a National Board Certified high school English teacher, a Google Certified Innovator, and the co-author of Power Up: Making the Shift to 1:1 Teaching and Learning.  Jen has been teaching with 1:1 laptops for her students since 2008. Her blog is Litandtech.com. She... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Textually Active Teens: Empowering Student Voice through Authentic Interactions with Texts
Close reading is a habit of mind (not a worksheet)! This interactive session will provide participants with a number of tech (and analog) driven strategies to help students think deeply about texts. Let’s work together to provide our students with learning experiences that will excite, empower, and ignite their learning.
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Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

The Joy of Professional Learning: Supporting Innovative Learning with Your Faculty - ISTE
Experience a variety of creative professional learning activities from Apple
Distinguished Educators. Explore successful professional learning strategies
and collaborate in hands-on activities that you can use immediately with
educators in your school. Discover a combination of resources created by
ADEs along with the new Apple Teacher program resources.


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 02 - Concurrent Session

12:30pm PDT

The past and future of use of computers in K-12 education
I have lived during and been an active participant in the 50 years of use of computers at the K-12 level, and both preservice and inservice of teachers at these levels. I have written extensively about thee experiences and about possible futures iin education. My presentation will be future-oriented, but rooted in past and currenent education theory and practice,
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Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Tools You Can Use Tomorrow
What a fantastic time to be using technology in the classroom. The amount of free, affordable and downright cool solutions is amazing! This class will introduce you to some of the top Websites, Apps and Tools that you can start using in your classroom tomorrow. We will also take a peek into the future at some technology that might be part of your classroom in the future.

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avatar for Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated
I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Universal Design for Learning: From UDL to YOU-DL Neuroscience meets pedagogy
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a Neuroscience, evidence based, framework that shifts any content to active learning. Come lean how to meet the diverse needs of your learners by activating the recognition, affective and recognition networks. Simple shifts, supported by the technology you are already using yield amazing results.
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Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

What Everyone Should Know (but probably doesn’t) about Students and Digital Learning
Plan to be surprised! Based upon 2017 Speak Up Project findings from over 450,000 K-12 students representing schools worldwide, learn how today’s students really want to use mobile devices, social media and digital content to enhance learning - key insights you need to inform classroom practices and district budgets.
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avatar for Julie Evans

Julie Evans

Chief Executive Officer, Project Tomorrow
I am passionate about including the voices and views of students, educators, parents and community members in discussions and decisions regarding the future of learning, particularly as it pertains to digital learning. Our Speak Up Project, which I created in 2003, is the largest... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Wonder Dots - Hitting the 5C's of Mathematics Instruction
Empower your students in the 5C's of mathematics through a visual, open ended process that challenges students and they love it. Wonder Dots is a free resource that focuses on numeracy and it's enjoyed by math learners at all levels TK-12.
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avatar for Jeremiah Ruesch

Jeremiah Ruesch

Jeremiah Ruesch is an instructional coach for the Burton School District in Porterville, California. Jeremiah is passionate about fostering curiosity and promoting a growth mindset for all learners.


Thursday March 15, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

#CreateWithChromebooks
This session will show lesson ideas and inspiration on how teachers can maximize chromebooks to have students CREATE not just consume.

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avatar for Ryan O'Donnell

Ryan O'Donnell

Teacher, Rocklin Unified School District
I am a current Video Production teacher at Rocklin High School in Rocklin, California. Before teaching video, I have been a TOSA and social studies teacher and have been in education for 20 years. I am passionate about professional development for teachers with a focus on using tools... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

#Sketch50: Doodles, Noodles, and You!
Explore #Sketch50 - the 2017 growth mindset movement! Learn the science behind sketchnoting and practice with the guidance of the #Sketch50 team. (Tablet or paper/pencil/pens recommended)
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avatar for Misty Kluesner

Misty Kluesner

Digital Innovation ToSA, Campbell Union School District
Currently a Digital Innovation ToSA for Campbell Union School District in the South Bay Area. Passionate about integrating creativity and student voice into the classroom. KCI Merit 2016 graduate. Google Certified Educator. HyperDoc Bootcamper. Member of the #Sketch50 and #SketchCUE... Read More →
avatar for Genevieve Pacada

Genevieve Pacada

Academic Technology Specialist, Santa Clara COE
M.S. Education Media Design & Technology, Google Educator, GTA MTV'14, Sketchnoter, Leading Edge Certifications: Digital Educator, Online and Blended Teacher, and Professional Learning Leader


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

10 things you can do with Office 365 Online that you never knew
Are you familiar with Office Online but ready to take the next step in utilizing the suite to its fullest capability?  Join our Microsoft Expert Educators to learn how Office Online can help you and your students work smarter with the best tools available for collaborating, analyzing and creating.


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

All Eyes On Me: The World is Watching
Provide students with access to the outside world and connect with peers across the globe via technological tools using Google tools such as Hangouts, Blogger, YouTube, and Sites. Break down the walls of the classroom and create an environment of global collaboration for yourself and your students.

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avatar for Katherine Goyette

Katherine Goyette

Educational Technology and Integrated Studies Consultant, Tulare County Office of Education
Katherine Goyette is an Educational Consultant for Technology & Integrated Studies for Tulare County Office of Education. Katherine holds professional learning sessions for teachers, coaches, and administrators regarding pedagogically sound EdTech integration in the classroom, computer... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Awokenings: Cultivating and Reprioritizing Political Consciousness, Creativity, and Passion
In this session, participants will integrate reading, writing, and a tech smorgasbord (GAFE, coding, iPad apps, photography) to create PBL units that develop social-emotional competencies for political consciousness.
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avatar for Jonathan Almerido

Jonathan Almerido

Teacher, Alum Rock Union School District
Jonathan Almerido may seem like he's just a third grade teacher in San Jose, California, but he wears many hats (and other head adornments), including presenter, baker, singer, eater, recovering looper, recurring KCI patron, et cetera, et cetera. He spends a lot of time scratching... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

ClEvR Lab Reports Using Adobe Spark Video
Learn a creative way for students to demonstrate what they have learned from a lab by creating a quick and easy video featuring a ClEvR argument (Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning). Students will be practicing their CCSS speaking and listening skills, the four Cs, and communicating their learning in modalities other than just writing.
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avatar for Melissa Hero

Melissa Hero

Biology Teacher, Carlmont High School
Melissa teaches biology at Carlmont High School in Belmont, CA.  She is an ISTE Certified Educator, CUE Lead Learner, SVCUE VP, Google Suite for Education Certified Innovator and Certified Trainer, and has trained teachers on NGSS topics at KCI, CUE events, and in her district.


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Clips: Life is Short—Capture it!
Clips, a free iOS app for iPhone and iPad, creates a fun new way for video to
redefine how students demonstrate learning. In this hands-on session with
Apple Distinguished Educators, you’ll explore how to capture and share
learning moments with new features like Live Titles, filters, stickers, and more.


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 03 - Concurrent Session

2:00pm PDT

Digital Student Portfolios: The Whole Picture!
Digital portfolios allow teachers, parents and students to track a student’s progression through the school year. Digital notes, Google Map projects, screencasts, collaborative projects and reading fluency assessments are among some of the learning activities displayed in digital portfolios. Embedded calendars help students develop time management skills.

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avatar for Jorge Velastegui

Jorge Velastegui

Social Science Teacher, Garden Grove Unified School District
Dr. Jorge Velastegui has over 20 years experience in public education. He has worked as an elementary school teacher, elementary school principal, and is currently a high school Social Science teacher in the Garden Grove Unified School District. Dr. Velastegui is also an adjunct... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Effective Use of Google Classroom: Meet the Needs of all Learners
In this workshop, you will learn to how to engage diverse learners within the Google Classroom platform. Differentiation is the key to effectively meeting the needs of all your learners. Learn 5 effective strategies that will empower your ability to differentiate within the Google Classroom. You will leave with class assignment(s) ready to use with your own students.
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avatar for Shawn Goehring

Shawn Goehring

Teacher (On-Assignment), Upland Unified School District
Instagram: g.up.land
avatar for Jennifer Morris

Jennifer Morris

Principal, Foothill Knolls STEM Academy of Innovation
My passion is my work in education. As a school leader, I empower all students by opening windows and doors through meaningful Project Based Learning. Studying neuroscience research and how it applies to 21st-century learning drives my work. I believe students need to design and create... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Empowering ELLs in the Google Age
Get your ELLs speaking and writing more through these highly engaging, low-prep, easy-to-implement strategies that support academic language development. Using Google Cultural Institute, StreetView, and YouTube, these lessons allow students to practice high-level cognitive skills and consider the world from different perspectives.

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avatar for Abby Almerido

Abby Almerido

Academic Technology Specialist, Santa Clara County office of Education
Abby Almerido is currently an educational technology evangelist for the Santa Clara County Office of Education. She is a proud member of the MERIT, Google Innovator, and Our Voices Academy families. Although a strong advocate for adeptly using tech in the classroom, she uses any available... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Engaging Students in Decision Making: Empowering Computational Thinkers
Learn how two classroom teachers have demystified the new ISTE Student Standard for Computational Thinker by aligning computational thinking with NGSS and Common Core standards. In this interactive session, experience sample lessons, strategies and materials that can be used Monday morning in your upper elementary or middle school classroom.

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avatar for Katherine Hayden

Katherine Hayden

Professor, CSU San Marcos
I work with teachers to identify interactive ways to integrate technology to support student learning. Grants include QUEST CT, CyberQUEST, iQUEST and ACT. I am currently working in the following areas: STEM, Computational Thinking, and virtual learning.


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Pueblo AB, Renaissance Hotel
  Sessions, 03 - Concurrent Session

2:00pm PDT

Google for Education Certified Innovators Panel - Time to Slam!
Google for Education Certified Innovators share favorite tips, tricks, and tools for Google Apps and other Googly things. These fast-paced micro presentations will enlighten and inspire. Prepare to be amazed.
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avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

Edtech Coordinator, Los Alamitos USD
Dan Bennett is an EdTech Coach and Science Teacher at Los Alamitos High School. He is also a Google Certified Teacher and Education Trainer. Within the classroom he has supported student learning in 1:1 iPad, chromebook and PC laptop environments. Beyond the classroom Dan provides... Read More →
avatar for JR Ginex-Orinion

JR Ginex-Orinion

Science & Digital Learning Coach, Tustin Unified School District
JR is a dynamic, engaging instructional coach and science teacher from Southern California. He has presented across the country and internationally on leadership, instructional coaching, educational technology topics, and tools. He is a Google Innovative Educator (#GTANY12), Google... Read More →
avatar for Jen Roberts

Jen Roberts

Teacher, Point Loma High
Jen Roberts is a National Board Certified high school English teacher, a Google Certified Innovator, and the co-author of Power Up: Making the Shift to 1:1 Teaching and Learning.  Jen has been teaching with 1:1 laptops for her students since 2008. Her blog is Litandtech.com. She... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Great Google Extensions
There are so many things to do for you and your students in your school Gsuite accounts.  Extensions can help your teaching practice and student achievement using GsuiteEDU. Get hands on practice and see some in action in this session.  Chromebooks or Computers, not for iPads.

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avatar for Drew Warden

Drew Warden

Curriculum Resource Teacher
I am a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2. I taught 5th grade for 20 years and this is my 6th year as a TOSA as a Curriculum Resource for Technology and Standard Based Grading at Westside USD. Talking points: Google, cool tech for the... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Smoketree F, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 03 - Concurrent Session

2:00pm PDT

Hot Topics in Education with Discovery Education
Discovery Education has developed a variety of powerful and engaging resources designed to support educators in your quest to address the top needs in empowering today’s learners. From resources to fuel a cultural shift with STEM to a wide variety of literacy supports to engaging ideas for addressing the needs of diverse/ELL learners, you’ll leave this session with our favorite resources for supporting these hot topics including instructional strategies, fresh ideas and perspectives, and ways to continue the conversation within the DEN Online Community.

Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

How to Boost Student Engagement by Implementing Digital Storytelling with Tools by Peter H. Reynolds
This session will show powerful examples of how schools across the globe have implemented digital storytelling strategies using animation and publishing programs to engage students in deeper exploration of content. The programs highlighted will be easy to use and based upon award-winning Author/Illustrator Peter H Reynolds' inspiration for both students and teachers alike in the power to tell a story. Get-hands on with Animation-ish and watch your stories come alive.
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avatar for Andrea Calvin

Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Igniting The Spark: Empowering Students Through Media Creation
Ads, Billboards, and Magazines, it seems the world has mastered the art of visual storytelling, and more importantly effective and engaging communication. The World Economic Forum says that by 2020 creativity will be one of the "10 skills you need to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution". How are we preparing our students to visually communicate beyond powerpoint slides? Discover how Adobe Spark's simple and powerful app suite can prepare our students to master the art of visual communication through imagery, color, and text to develop a creative and visual foundation for their future.

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avatar for Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Director of Innovation, Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys School
Michael Cohen, The Tech Rabbi, is a designer, educator and creativity instigator. His mission is to help educators around the world reveal their own creative abilities so they can empower students to solve interesting problems and become positive contributors to our global society... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Learning Through Inquiry
All elementary teachers come learn how questions drive the inquiry process. You'll learn how to help students generate questions, different kinds of questions, and how to help them turn questions into ones they can investigate. You'll also learn how this connects to NGSS and can be integrated across the curriculum.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Making the Most of 3D Printing in the Classroom
In this session, Liz Arum, Education Community Strategist at Ultimaker, will explore how educators can bring digital fabrication to STEAM curriculum. By walking through specific use cases, she will leave attendees feeling inspired about the possibilities of 3D printing in their own classroom, regardless of subject or experience level.
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avatar for Lizabeth Arum

Lizabeth Arum

Co-founder, Construct3D
Artist, tinkerer, and educator. I have been the Education Partner Manager at nTop since August 2019.


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Mindfulness and radical self care
Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work? If your answer is no, then this session is not for you. :) For most of us, the answer is absolutely! If you want to be the best you can be as an administrator for a long long time, it’s time to take self care and mindfulness seriously. This will be an active session in which we learn about what mindfulness is, it’s benefits, and how to bring it into our lives, and the lives of our staff and students.

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Roni Habib

Founder, EQ Schools
Get more resources, including his book, at eqschools.com/resourcesTo book a meeting with Roni to discuss PD at your district https://calendly.com/eqschoolsRoni Habib is a speaker, author, and expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Principals’ Journeys in Scaling Tech Integration Across Schools: Sharing Successes and Challenges
Hear how four principals from three districts share successes/challenges in scaling up tech integration. Staff communications, PD, changing school culture and tech integration into Writing Workshop are addressed. Learn how principals became a cross-district community-of-learners committed to moving technology forward. Participate in panel discussion on scalability. Includes photos /video.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Pump Up Google Classroom using Google Add-Ons, Apps, and Extensions
Teachers will learn which tools will enhance the Google Classroom experience for students and learn how to connect parents with their classroom. They'll walk away with tools to use and ideas for creating engaging lessons that solidify learning.
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avatar for Chantal Cravens

Chantal Cravens

Teaching VP/GATE Specialist/TLT, EMCSD. Rio Hondo School
Chantal has 17 years of experience in the role of GATE coordinator in her district. She is president of PAGE (Professional Advocates for Gifted Education), an advocacy group for gifted students in the Los Angeles County. PAGE is a hub for professional development and training for... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Rubrics+GSuite=Effective Feedback
There are many rubric tools available that improve efficiency for teachers and students. Listen to a coach and a high school teacher give you tips and tricks on using Goobric and JoeZoo. Walk away with a strategy for improving your feedback on Monday!
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Kristi Frankina

Tech TOSA, Evergreen School District
I'm passionate about helping teachers. My vision is a world where every student loves coming to learn in an engaging, technology rich, 21st century environment. I'm making this happen, one classroom at a time.
avatar for Joseph Frankina III

Joseph Frankina III

Teacher, Mt. Pleasant High School


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

The Great Race - Engaging Students Through Game Based Learning
The Great Race has students racing around the “world” to solve problems. The first to the finish line is declared the victor. Along the way, students build communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills in a game-based unit. This presentation will demonstrate how Google maps along with other GAFE tools can be used to create a learning game for any content area.
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Rebecca Wilkin

6th Grade Teacher, Selma Unified


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

The Power of Choice-Based Learning: Helping Students Discover Their Element
Ken Robinson defines one’s “element” as the place where your passion and talent meet. Learn how Quantum Academy began the mission to help students unveil their hidden talents and passions and how you can easily implement a choice-based program in your own class, grade level, or school.
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Jo-Ann Fox

Project Specialist III, Extended Learning, Quantum Academy of the Escondido Union School District
Jo-Ann is currently a Teacher on Special Assignment at Quantum Academy at the Nicolaysen Center, a grades 4-8 STEAM school she helped design. In her career has taught kinder-4th grade and currently is enjoying working with middle school students. She works in a 1:1 iPad school (Apple... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Thinking Critically about the (FAKE!) News
The internet plays an indispensable role in facilitating access to information. However, it also proliferates misleading and false information. Educators must equip students to successfully navigate this reality. Citing research from education leaders, this session will review resources educators can use to help students evaluate the reliability of online information.

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avatar for Rob Appel

Rob Appel

CTE Coordinator, Salinas Union High School District
Rob is a Social Studies teacher in Salinas, California. He believes in the transformative power of education for all students. In addition, he is an advocate for using technology to facilitate meaningful learning experiences. Over the course of the last 20+ years, he has taught social... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Too Cool for School, Make the Tools work for YOU!
So many tools! What to use? This session will show you which tools do what, and how to best implement them in your classroom to engage your students and make YOUR life easier. Includes some old favorites and some new kids on the block!
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Geri Coats

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ernest Righetti High School
Passionate Lifelong Learner looking to build my teaching repertoire to support student learning! Love tech, and love collaborating with other teachers!
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Cathleen Petty

Teacher, Ernest Righetti High School


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Truth is in the eye of the beholder: Visual literacy through fake news
Leverage fake news interest to teach media literacy and digital citizenship. This session shares teens' attitudes and knowledge about media literacy, offers strategies to teach media literacy, and explores ways to help teens become civicly engaged via media.

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avatar for Lesley Farmer

Lesley Farmer

Professor, California State University
Dr. Farmer, CSU Long Beach Professor, coordinates its Teacher Librarianship program, and manages CSU's ICT Literacy Project. She chairs CSLA's CSI and the Research Committee. She has over 30 published books, 100s of articles and book chapters.


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Unleashing Your Creative Genius with iPad
Join Apple on a creative journey with powerful creation apps on iPad.
Unlock your iPad, launch Clips, create a video, jam out a soundtrack
with GarageBand, and conjure the magic of Keynote to bring it all
together.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 03 - Concurrent Session

2:00pm PDT

Why Technology is Shifting Education from Nouns to Verbs
Since the rise of the mass produced book, formal education has been cemented in the world of “things” ― facts to be regurgitated on tests. The rise of computers in education opened the door to shifting education from facts to processes. The benefit is that, while students may forget what they read, they don't forget what they've made. This presentation explores the impact of the technologies of making in the classroom with concrete ideas that can be applied immediately.

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avatar for David Thornburg

David Thornburg

Director of Education, 1010 Technologies
Have worked in the field of educational technology since 1981, written numerous books, consulted for schools and government agencies, invented educational technologies, and am currently Director of Education for Polar3D. I have taught part time at Stanford University, University of... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

“First Steps” into the world of STEM / STEAM / MAKE!
This session offers participants a “first step” into the world of STEM / STEAM / MAKER with easy, inexpensive materials and a take-away of weekly design challenges for one school year. Come learn simple ways to get started with STEM / STEAM / MAKER in your classroom.
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avatar for Nancy Buck

Nancy Buck

Teacher, Jellick Elementary School
Sixth-grade Teacher and EdTech Enthusiast for a K-6 school in Southern California for over 25 years. Happy to learn and share with others. : D


Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

(CANCELLED) Scale K-12 Coding Curriculum with Ozobots
With the exciting movement to bring coding into mainstream instruction, a need has risen for a continuum of platforms, devices and curriculum that teachers can use to progress student learning to the next steps. In Orange USD, Ozobots have been leveraged in learning coding with a platform that provides flexible curricular integration and can be scaled K-12 to challenge student engagement and learning.
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avatar for Jon Ruffridge

Jon Ruffridge

Instructional Specialist, Educational Technology, Orange Unified School District
Apple Teacher / Apple Certified Professional, Creative Apps / Ozobot Certified Educator / Microsoft Innovative Educator


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

A Fireside Chat with Peter H. and Paul Reynolds
Join FableVision’s CEO and co-founder and author Paul A. Reynolds and his identical twin brother, Peter H. Reynolds a New York Times Best-Selling Author and Illustrator, in an informal session, something we like to call the Fireside Chat. This is a unique opportunity to sit down with Peter and Paul and personally connect with them. Go behind the scenes of what it is like to manage an impact company like FableVision and a he Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity. Learn how the brothers collaborate in creating stories, books, and animations. Their latest collaborations include “Going Places” and “Sydney and Simon” a STEM chapter book series that gets high marks from its readers and the publishing industry. This is a great time to ask questions about your own stories and illustrations and perhaps share one your creations. Bring a cup of tea, sit back, and get ready for an inspiring hour.
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avatar for Paul Reynolds

Paul Reynolds

Author, Cofounder, FableVision and Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, & Creativity
Paul Reynolds, FableVision/Reynolds Center TLCReynolds helped found Boston-based FableVision, which partners with best-in-class organizations to develop original educational media & mobile games designed to move the world to a better place. As Co-Founder of nonprofit Reynolds Center... Read More →
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Peter Reynolds

Founder, FableVision Studios
Peter is a New York Times best-selling children's book author illustrator ( Judy Moody, The Dot, Ish, Sky Color, Someday ), selling over 20 million books in over 25 languages around the globe. In 1996, he founded FableVision as a social change agency to help move the world to a better... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Advancing Financial Capability through Digital Learning
Explore how blended learning approaches towards personal finance instruction help middle and high school students better understand these abstract, yet critical topics. Educators are encouraged to bring devices and will learn how EVERFI's learning platform can support the "Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment" component of the Future Ready Framework.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Bring the world to your students with Skype in the Classroom!
Bring in experts, take virtual field trips, and collaborate with other classrooms on global projects all live via Skype. It’s a great way to teach Global Citizenship and bring the curriculum to life. Skype in the Classroom is a part of the Microsoft Educator Community and is completely free to use.


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Build Your Brand Through Fun, Communications, and Relationships
Trying to get the message out about your edtech department, or a new 1:1 device program? Trying to educate your organization and/or let the community know you exist? We’ve been there too, and we’ve got some fun and human ideas to share with you on our success.
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avatar for Benjamin Cogswell

Benjamin Cogswell

Teacher, Alisal Union School District
CUE Member and Kindergarten teacher and 2019 CUE BOLD teacher of the year Ben Cogswell is going to share his go-to strategies and awesome mindset of blending amazing pedagogy with easy to access edtech in his #KindRockets classroom. Ben was quoted in the NY Times and his Seesaw lessons... Read More →
avatar for Josh Harris

Josh Harris

Director of Educational Technology, Alisal Union School District
Josh Harris is an educator who is passionate about bringing equity to all student through the use of and access to digital tools and the global community of learners. He has been in public education since 1999.  He started in education as an ASL interpreter.  From 2000 to 2013 he... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Chrome-My-Gosh, you won’t believe these extensions!
Are you interested in learning about some must-have Chrome Extensions? Come learn about extensions that will help students and educators. These extensions will help differentiate, bridge gaps, and improve digital workflow.

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avatar for Sheryl Brennan

Sheryl Brennan

Academic Coach for Technology, Lamont Elementary School District
I am the Academic Coach for Technology for Lamont School District, where I assisted with the implementation of G Suite and the deployment of over 3000 Chromebooks. I have a huge passion for Computer Science, and it is my goal to see computational thinking skills implemented in all... Read More →
avatar for Monica Daniel

Monica Daniel

Vice-Principal, McFarland Middle SchoolI am an educator who is a Google Certified Trainer and loves the world of Educational Technology. I have taught in the elementary school setting, worked with students in grades TK-12 with technology and currently a middle school Vice Principal... Read More →
avatar for Hans Tullmann

Hans Tullmann

Elementary Teacher, Presenter
Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Innovator, Google Educator Level 1, Google Educator Level 2Educator. Elementary, Tech Coach, STEAM Specialist, TOSA, & currently teaching 5th-grade in Bakersfield, CA. Google Educator, Trainer, #LON19 Innovator, Everywhere School Speaker... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Circling the Wagons: Helping Parents Protect their Kids in Cyberspace
How do parents of your students protect their children in a connected world? This session provides tips and tools to help you encourage parents as they face this parenting challenge.
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avatar for Matt Gehrett

Matt Gehrett

Associate Professor of Educational Technology, Fresno Pacific University
Dr. Matt Gehrett began his career as a secondary math/computer teacher. He has also served as county education technology consultant, and Fresno Pacific University executive director of online/continuing education. Currently, he is an associate professor of education, directing the... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Creating (and Lighting Up) a Map of Your Learning
In this hands-on session, participants will map their trajectory of technology learning while hearing about how youth learn across setting and times and how learning environments can catalyze interest-driven learning. Following the development of personal maps, each participant will use paper circuits (Cheap! Easy!) to light up their map with LEDs. Learn how you can bring this mapping & circuits interdisciplinary project back to your own students!
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avatar for Robert Pronovost

Robert Pronovost

President, Silicon Valley CUE


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Cultivating Critical Thinkers with Learn to Code
Coding is essential for students to thrive in a future driven by technology.
When you teach coding, you also teach critical thinking and problem-solving
skills. Learn from Apple Distinguished Educators who use the free Swift
Playgrounds app and Learn to Code lessons in their middle and high school
classes.

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avatar for Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Director of Innovation, Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys School
Michael Cohen, The Tech Rabbi, is a designer, educator and creativity instigator. His mission is to help educators around the world reveal their own creative abilities so they can empower students to solve interesting problems and become positive contributors to our global society... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 04 - Concurrent Session

3:30pm PDT

Designing Brain Friendly Learning Spaces
The physical environment that surrounds our learning is an essential component to amazing achievement. Join this conversation about how to think like a designer and construct brain friendly learning spaces.

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avatar for Robert Dillon

Robert Dillon

School Designer, Innovative School Designs
Dr. Robert Dillon has served as a thought leader in education over the last twenty years as a teacher, principal, and director of innovation. Dr. Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students. Dr. Dillon serves on... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Designing, Creating, and Deploying 360° VR Lessons and tours - Step by step
Learn how to create and publish immersive 360° VR Lessons and tours such as bit.ly/WilliamsburgVR. We will cover hardware, software, online requirements, design tips for creating a good flow between scenes, and classroom management tips while engaging students in class. Work flow developed by Oak Park USD.
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Enoch Kwok

Director of Technology, Oak Park Unified School District


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Developing the Ecosystem to Support High Quality Project Based Learning
To ensure all learners develop deeper learning competencies required for success in a changing world, the Buck Institute for Education has partnered with districts to create an “ecosystem” that supports project based learning. Participants will learn about the journey of diverse districts and assess their own context to support PBL.

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avatar for Rich Dixon

Rich Dixon

Director of Online Learning, PBLWorks at the Buck Institute for Education
Rich is deeply involved and active in the EdTech community as a thought leader, keynote presenter, and workshop facilitator. He has been on the faculty of three schools of education teaching the instructional technology course, including his current role within the graduate school... Read More →
avatar for Katie Martin

Katie Martin

Director of District Leadership, Buck Institute for Education
Katie Martin is the Director of District Leadership for the Buck Institute for Education (BIE). She works with districts and school leaders to create the conditions that support deeper learning for all students. Previously, at the University of San Diego’s Institute for Entrepreneurship... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Draw Your Learning - A Picture Communicates 1000 Words
Searching for ways students can demonstrate mastery beyond a multiple-choice test? Science has shown that visual imagery is a powerful tool, encouraging our brains to retain and process information. How can the creation of visuals be leveraged to enhance student communication of ideas and learning? Come play and create as we discuss visual learning for all ages and in any content area!
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avatar for Rebecca Girard

Rebecca Girard

Science Teacher/EdTech Instigator, Notre Dame High School
Rebecca has been teaching high school science for the past 23 years. She is passionate about educating young minds and sharing with her students the impact that science has on our daily lives. She is also the EdTech Instigator/Lead Learner for Notre Dame High School. 2013 MEd Media... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Pueblo AB, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Empowering Personalized Professional Learning
No one knows better than an educator the uniqueness of each learner. So what about them? Every teacher comes to the classroom with a different background, a different set of skills and differences in how they learn best. In this session, participants will explore what it takes to redesign towards a learner-centric model of professional learning. They will engage in a brief design sprint that will lead to the next steps that empower them to become agents of change for a modern professional learning journey.
An education veteran with more than two decades served as a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and learning designer, Colleen leads education and pedagogy at AltSchool. Her experience includes key leadership roles at schools in the U.S. and abroad in Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Brazil, in both private and public settings. Prior to AltSchool, Colleen helped launch four schools, and most recently, she served as Chief Learning Designer at ReSchool Colorado.

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avatar for Colleen Broderick

Colleen Broderick

Vice-President of Pedagogy, AltSchool
An education veteran with more than two decades served as a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and learning designer, Colleen leads education and pedagogy at AltSchool. Her experience includes key leadership roles at schools in the U.S. and abroad in Malaysia, Kazakhstan... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Empowering students with scaffolding, choice, relevancy, and ownership of learning.
Students, especially middle schoolers, hate being told what to do. By focusing on sound methodology, to not only engage but empower students, we will make them leaders in their learning. Exploring lesson design made with built in student choice and scaffolding will allow for student success.
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avatar for Terri Hughes

Terri Hughes

2nd Grade Teacher and Technology Coach, Campbell Union School District
I have been a teacher in the district since 1991. During my years, I have worked hard to extend my knowledge and skills through participation in professional development. I have taught all subjects, and fifth through seventh grades. I strive to teach innovative, culturally relevant... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Smoketree F, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

From Chief Technology Officer to Chief Storytelling Officer: Modeling Modern Administrative Communication
Our jobs as Tech Directors go way beyond fixing servers and cracked screens. Administrators expect teachers to implement 21st Century skills in lessons, but communications from administrators don’t often engage teachers with cutting edge tools. We'll talk about how to become a better storyteller: tutorials, social media, announcements, and more!
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avatar for Brian Briggs

Brian Briggs

Director Of Technology at Washington Unified School District, CUE Board President
Dec 8th Google Meet Link:​https://wusdk12.zoom.us/j/82285442044?pwd=MXlPL094cHJFUmNMc0RMa2pBNkJZZz09​​​Brian is currently the Director of Technology for the Washington Unified School District. Before being a Director, he was a EdTech Coordinator and prior to that, an educator for 12 years. His passion has always been integrating technology in classroom and collaborating with o... Read More →
avatar for Bill Selak

Bill Selak

Director of Technology, Hillbrook School
Bill Selak is the Director of Technology at Hillbrook School in Los Gatos, California. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, ISTE 2014 Kay L. Bitter Vision Award recipient, ISTE 2013 Emerging Leader, and a Google Certified Innovator. Bill is currently obsessed with sharing his professional... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

From Roadie to Producer: Creating and Supporting Your Epic Band
As TOSAs, we often function as roadies for teachers rather than as producers. Come explore how Change Theory, coaching strategies, and reflection can help shift your role of roadie into the role of a producer. Leave with the skills you need to create and support your epic band (of educators).
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avatar for Jody Green

Jody Green

Board Memeber, OCCUE
Jody Green is an Academic Coach who is passionate about helping teachers and students amplify their voices using technology. She is a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, Leading Edge Certified Professional Learning Leader, CUE Rock Star Faculty, CUE Lead Learner, Book Creator... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Future Ready Research – Essential Student Questions!
Research appears as a required academic skill in in grade levels and in multiple core content area standards. California state standards require student to use research skills in English Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards, and in the new Social Science History Standards. However, after over a decade of NCLB very few teachers were ever trained on how to teach research skills in the context of the digital resource available and their relevance to each content area. The current state of how we teach student to research is by saying "Go research that!" We can do better! This session will provide practical tools and accessible resources to help teachers integrate the research process to any subject matter and understand its learning power!
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avatar for Luz Santana

Luz Santana

Co-Director, Right Question Institute
Luz Santana, Co-Director of the Right Question Institute (RQI), an organization that advances a strategy for teaching all people, no matter their level of education or income, how to ask better questions and participate more effectively in decisions. In her capacity as Co-Director... Read More →
avatar for Glen Warren

Glen Warren

Director of Literacies, Outreach, and Libraries, Encinitas Union
Learning Opportunities Valuing Everyone (LOVE)"What matters to you, matters!" & "Who matters to you, matters!"Information Literacy, Student Academic Freedom, & Equity of Access


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Insert Coin: Engaging Learners with the Basics of Game Design
Games offer a powerful model for creating engagement in an educational setting. Explore three functional categories of game design elements and how they translate into sound pedagogy. Discuss the advantages and pitfalls of gamifying a classroom.
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avatar for Chris Hesselbein

Chris Hesselbein

Innovation Strategist, Lake Oswego Schools
I usually spend my time creating communities of innovative practice in Portland. Other times I write about Gamification at InsertCoin.org . Sometimes I climb mountains.


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Integrating Coding & Curriculum | Bringing the Standards to Life Through Coding
Inspire student learning, build confidence, unleash creativity, and foster innovation through coding projects tied directly to the standards. Projects and creative ways to integrate coding and the curriculum will be shared. (It is recommended that teachers have access to coding devices in their classroom to get the most out of this session.)
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avatar for Kay Little

Kay Little

Digital Learning Coach, Lakeside Union School District
Kay has taught in the elementary classroom for 21 years, and is in her 4th year as a Digital Learning Coach in the Lakeside Union School District. She is a National Board Certified teacher in Literacy, and holds a Masters Degree in Teaching with a Specialization in Best Practices... Read More →
avatar for Sandy Patterson

Sandy Patterson

Teacher, Lakeside Union School District


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Integrating Educational Technology in the Redeveloped CalTPA, Providing Support for Pre-service Teachers
The Commission’s newly redeveloped California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) will begin full implementation in the summer/fall of 2018. The redeveloped CalTPA will require, based on the updated Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs), that all teacher candidates demonstrate that they are able to integrate educational technology, in their lesson planning, instruction, and assessments, in their student teaching or intern teacher placement.
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avatar for Wayne Bacer

Wayne Bacer

Consultant, CTC
Dr. Wayne Bacer for the past 11 years, has been the lead TPA Consultant for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. He spent 13 years as an elementary and middle school classroom teacher and has served as a site / district level technology mentor / coordinator. For 17... Read More →
avatar for Kim Harrison

Kim Harrison

Teacher, Weed Elementary
Currently a middle school teacher in northern California, Kim has been a Google Certified Innovator, Leading Edge Certified Educator, LEC Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, and Professional Learning Leader, CUE Rock Star Faculty, 2016 CETPA CTO graduate, and was honored in... Read More →
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Amy Reising

Director of Performance Assessment Development, CTC
Amy Reising currently serves as the Director of Performance Assessment Development for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).She has extensive experience designing and implementing large scale performance assessment and exams programs in California. She is currently... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

It takes a school community to build a robotics program
Teachers in this session will learn the basics of what is involved in the development of a competitive robotics program in their school. From getting a team started to the development of summer camps, to the incorporation of the program in the school day with curriculum, and industry certification programs.

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avatar for Nancy McIntyre

Nancy McIntyre

Community Innovations Manager, Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Nancy McIntyre joined the foundation in the summer of 2012 after a 23-year career as a teacher, administrator, coach, and robotics mentor. As a credentialed educator, she has helped to develop the foundation’s online curriculum, the engineering notebooks, and has worked with teachers... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

K-2 Writing skills supports using your tech tools
This session is primarily for the beginner and will focus a lot on leveraging Google Docs and complementary tools.

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avatar for Scott Skidmore

Scott Skidmore

Kindergarten Teacher / Technology Coach, Atwater Elementary School District
I love seeing the positive things that kids can do with technology and how their minds work developing creative products.


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Much Better Staff and Team Meetings
Digital media apps and collaboration tools can allow crafting staff meetings that inspire teachers to work together in new ways, see new possibilities for school improvement, and launch new initiatives. Join in as we look at how to use current technologies to revamp how you can work with your teams to make your meetings far more powerful experiences for everyone, and strengthen morale and professional satisfaction along the way.

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avatar for Rushton Hurley

Rushton Hurley

Executive Director, NextVista.org
Rushton Hurley is a former high school teacher, former principal of an online high school, author of three books on learning and schools, and founder and executive director of an educational nonprofit. Rushton has spoken to and trained over 100,000 teachers and school leaders around... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

NEW Visually Speaking. Discover the Magic of Keynote
Learn how to get the most from Keynote. Explore the new Shapes
feature, and how to create infographics that communicate with impact.
Discover the infinite possibilities for telling stories, presenting ideas,
representing change through animations, and more.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 04 - Concurrent Session

3:30pm PDT

Ready to Increase Focus and Innovate Students with Interactive Presentations?-All Devices
Create a Nearpod presentation in this fantastic make and take session. Nearpod presentations can be used as a synchronized live lessons or as a flipped presentations or homework. Nearpod can integrate PowerPoint presentations and Google Slides. Bring your own device! All platforms with internet and a browser.
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Speakers
avatar for Jolene Berg

Jolene Berg

KernCUE Board, KernCUE Board Member
I've been teaching for over 30 years and I'm still going strong! I've been an Edtech teacher since we had 5" floppies and green screen monitors but I love working with my GSuite, Nearpod, and my new 3D printer! I am creative, curious, and innovative!


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Robotics and Coding, It’s Elementary!
You don’t need a computer science degree to introduce coding and robotics to your students. We will explain the benefits of coding while highlighting our favorite websites, apps, robots and projects. Leave with an understanding of how to use coding and robotics to integrate the 4 C’s in your PK-3rd-grade classroom.

Attendees will have a chance to win an Ozobot, a Dash robot, a Wonder Workshop Curriculum Pack, and other fun coding swag!

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Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Arakawa

Caitlin Arakawa

Kindergarten, Valley Preparatory School
IB PYP | Apple Teacher | ClassDojo, GoNoodle, & Seesaw Ambassador | DEN Ambassador
avatar for Carrie Willis

Carrie Willis

Technology and STEAM Director, Valley Preparatory School


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Rockin’ and Rollin’ with Free Tools from Discovery Education
When was the last time you paused before logging into Discovery Education? If you have, you've probably noticed that the homepage is a portal granting access to a slew of FREE content, curriculum and challenges for parents, students, and educators. Join us as we riff through some of the most sought-after gems organized just for you in the categories of STEM, College and Career Readiness, Health and Wellness, and more. From webinars and virtual field trips to lesson plans and virtual interactives, there's sure to be something here for you to use and share.

Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Sheets Happen
You’ve collected the data. Now what do you do with it? Collected data is useless until it is organized. Learn the basics of manipulating the data in your sheet.
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Speakers
avatar for Duane Habecker

Duane Habecker

Mathematics Coordinator, Merced COE
http://theothermath.com http://www.MathVillage.info http://embarc.online


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Tech Walkthroughs: Monitoring Growth of Integrated Technology in Classrooms
Participate in a panel discussion including a district Superintendent, Executive Director of Cotsen, tech director, and principal on ways to identify and provide thoughtful classroom tech integration feedback. Explore a variety of walk-through tools and a continuum. Hear different perspectives related to targeted feedback. Includes photos and video clips.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Julie Mitchell

Dr. Julie Mitchell

Superintendent, Rowland USD
Dr. Julie Mitchell is the Superintendent of Schools for the Rowland Unified School District, located in Los Angeles County, California. With 35 years of experience in public education, Julie is committed to providing all students with an exceptional educational experience which will... Read More →


Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

The Neuroscience of Learning: the missing link between learning and storing new information
Come be amazed at how increasing your understating of Executive Function Skills and how critical they are for all new learning will change your teaching. Embrace the neuroscience (impress your friends) and intentionally build supports and practice EF skills and watch the magic happen. Technology tools will support your efforts.

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Thursday March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel
 
Friday, March 16
 

9:00am PDT

100 Ways to Use Discovery Education
Are you looking for new and creative ways to integrate digital media into your curriculum? Learn how members of the Discovery Education Community are using videos, images, audio files, interactives, and other to engage their students. Take a deeper dive into quick and easy ways you can immediately learn new instructional strategies for teaching, share the world with your students, and connect with fellow inspiring educators.

Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

7 Steps to help teachers make learning environments more inclusive & accessible
Making a learning environment accessible for everyone is a must as today's classrooms are diverse and include English Language Learners and students with special needs. In fact, teachers already have technologies to help with this at their disposal. This session will help teachers recognize just how easy it is to ensure that all learning materials are accessible to everyone. These 7 simple steps could make a significant impact for the people who need accessible materials.

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Daphne Williams

Murrieta Valley Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Apple iPad success in 1:1 Learning
Come and learn how one district has found success in using Apple iPads and JAMF management to enhance their instructional process and engage students.

Speakers

Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite E, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Arduino: What is it? What do I do with it?
Participants will work in small groups to get “hands-on” with an Arduino microcontroller and learn the basics about the device and using it in the classroom. Participants will work together to light an LED using Arduino and basic computer programming commands. No prior experience necessary. Please bring a Chromebook or laptop to the presentation.
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Speakers
avatar for Heidi Baynes, Ed.D.

Heidi Baynes, Ed.D.

EdTech Coordinator, Riverside County Office of Education
Heidi Baynes, Ed.D. is a Google Certified Innovator and Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. She works as a Coordinator of Educational Technology for the Riverside County Office of Education. She specializes in the integration of technology into classroom instruction and is an advocate... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Building A Model Magnet School through Business Partnerships
Learn the process Laurel Magnet School went through in creating a problem based learning elementary school facilitated through business partnerships forged with local companies and businesses who adopted each classroom.

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Brad Mason

Superintendent, Brea Olinda Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Creating Future Ready Schools
When we analyze the US education system and classrooms across our nation, we see dramatic differences and gaps in innovation. Side-by-side images of classrooms from 1918 and one from 2018, yields eerie similarities in many schools today, even with the 100-year difference. What can be done? How can schools and classrooms transform from those from the industrial era where desks are in rows, students are facing forward, and have teachers always front and center to ones that are learner-centered, personalized, and leverage the power of technology? Districts and schools across the nation are transforming into ones that are Future Ready, revamping such aspects as teacher empowerment, personalized professional learning, innovative learning spaces, community partnerships, digital learning initiatives, among others. This session will inspire school leaders and provide free tools and resources to empower them to transform their districts, schools, and classrooms into ones that better prepare students for the world they face tomorrow.
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Speakers
avatar for Thomas C. Murray

Thomas C. Murray

Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools
Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a Project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and works alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Empower Learners by Building Communication Skills
Flipgrid? Vlogging? Class presentations? More than ever, we encourage students to communicate in a variety of styles for diverse audiences. Learn the art and science of effective tech-enhanced oral or visual presentation, and teach those skills to your students! We’ll touch on design principles, developing clear ideas, and understanding audience.

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Jim Cartnal

Lead Instructional Specialist, La Canada Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Flipping the Elementary Classroom
Flipped learning isn’t only for middle and high school teachers. Elementary teachers can better differentiate their classrooms by including flipped learning techniques into their everyday routines, and in return, dedicate more time towards small group instruction. Leave with tools you can use on Monday, no matter what your experience level.

Speakers
avatar for Ann-Marie Skaggs

Ann-Marie Skaggs

Teacher on Special Assignment
Mrs. Skaggs has been teaching elementary school in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2005. Currently, she is the Inquiry and Technology TOSA for the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. She has received her Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Dominican University... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Four Video Projects that are Academically Meaningful
There are all sorts of free online tools and resources to do simple and powerful projects with digital video. In this workshop we will explore a set of projects that are both straightforward to implement and strong for getting students to push their learning to higher levels.
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Speakers
avatar for Rushton Hurley

Rushton Hurley

Executive Director, NextVista.org
Rushton Hurley is a former high school teacher, former principal of an online high school, author of three books on learning and schools, and founder and executive director of an educational nonprofit. Rushton has spoken to and trained over 100,000 teachers and school leaders around... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Gamify Your Assessment
When was the last time your students entered begging for formative assessment? Come discuss how gamifying formative assessment can increase motivation/ engagement, while allowing you to make strategic instructional decisions. We will explore theory behind gamification through hands-on exploration of tech tools that make it possible!

Speakers
avatar for Lindsey Blass

Lindsey Blass

Personalized Learning Environments Program Manager, San Francisco Unified School District, CA
Lindsey spreads her love of learning as the Personalized Learning Environments Program Manager for San Francisco Unified School District, reimagining learning through empowering teachers and administrators as designers of flexible learning environments that leverage technology to... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Get Creative with Design Engineering
Channel your creativity as we explore the design engineering process with a hands-on activity. In this workshop, you will be challenged to build a robot that does not use wheels or a track to move. We will discuss how to apply STEM concepts as well as how to problem solve. Walk away with ideas to get your students excited about the design engineering process.

Speakers
avatar for LEGO Education

LEGO Education

Key Accounts Manager, Southern/Central California, LEGO Education
We are LEGO® Education. For more than 40 years we have been working with teachers and educational specialists like you to deliver playful learning experiences that bring subjects to life in the classroom and make learning fun and impactful. We have a wide range of physical and ... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree AB, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Google Certifications 101
Are you a teacher looking to learn more about GSuite for Education? Or are you a seasoned GSuite user ready showcase your skills? Learn about the multiple layers of Google for Education certification, including Trainer and Innovator, and what you can do to get started.

Speakers
avatar for Ari Flewelling

Ari Flewelling

Staff Development Specialist, Individual
Ari is an innovative educator with eight years of experience in education and specializes in pedagogy-first technology integration to enhance practices and student achievement. Her passion is inspiring others to others share their stories and skills through technology. In everything... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Got Earth? How About Maps?
Google Earth has been rebuilt from the ocean floor up to the highest mountain peaks. Explore all the new features and learn how to use them in your classroom. After exploring the Earth, we will share unique and engaging ways to create and use My Maps. Device agnostic.

Speakers
avatar for Jody Green

Jody Green

Board Memeber, OCCUE
Jody Green is an Academic Coach who is passionate about helping teachers and students amplify their voices using technology. She is a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, Leading Edge Certified Professional Learning Leader, CUE Rock Star Faculty, CUE Lead Learner, Book Creator... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Minicozzi

Nancy Minicozzi

Instructional Tech Coach, Beverly Hills High School
Nancy Minicozzi is an instructional technology coach in the Beverly Hills Unified School District. An ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Coach, she is passionate about helping other educators innovate and refine their practices to benefit all students... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

How to Boost Student Engagement by Implementing Digital Storytelling with Tools by Peter H. Reynolds
This session will show powerful examples of how schools across the globe have implemented digital storytelling strategies using animation and publishing programs to engage students in deeper exploration of content. The programs highlighted will be easy to use and based upon award-winning Author/Illustrator Peter H Reynolds' inspiration for both students and teachers alike in the power to tell a story. Get-hands on with Animation-ish and watch your stories come alive.
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avatar for Andrea Calvin

Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

L.O.V.E. of Learning (Learning Opportunities Valuing Everyone)
The Beatles wrote “all you need is love” and right now love is exactly what our teachers and students need! Teachers and students are successfully learning the required content, but are they loving it? Too often the answer to that question is “no.” The shift from learning to loving is found in personalization, empowerment, partnership, and academic freedom for both students and teachers. This session will focus on three practical academic practices that are simple to implement in all content areas that will always welcome the teacher’s and student’s personal interests and curiosities into all areas of learning. Additionally we will introduce a new approach to PBL that will leave the emphasis on the “project” part behind! Learning Opportunities Valuing Everyone (LOVE) will liberate learning and bring passionate coherence.
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Speakers
avatar for Glen Warren

Glen Warren

Director of Literacies, Outreach, and Libraries, Encinitas Union
Learning Opportunities Valuing Everyone (LOVE)"What matters to you, matters!" & "Who matters to you, matters!"Information Literacy, Student Academic Freedom, & Equity of Access


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Learn to Code with iPad
Coding is an essential skill that teaches problem-solving, develops teamwork,
and inspires creativity. Join Apple to learn how you can engage elementary and
middle school students in the world of coding on iPad with visual-based apps,
Swift Playgrounds, and Everyone Can Code resources designed for teachers.

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Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 05 - Concurrent Session

9:00am PDT

Learning with iPad. It's Personal!
Learning is personal for students. How can we make it more accessible for all
learners? Powerful assistive features are built into iPad to complement your
vision, hearing, motor skills, and literacy. Learn from Apple Distinguished
Educators as they guide you through hands-on activities to enable
individualized learning opportunities for students.

Speakers
avatar for Leticia Batista

Leticia Batista

Teacher/ Tech Mentor, Oxnard School District
Apple Distinguished Educator, LEC Certified, 2016-2017 CSTA Standards Revision Task Force Member, CUE Lead Learner, #CAEdchat Moderator, Bilingual @Kindercue Teacher, Doctoral Student #primarycoders #kindercue #kinderSAMR #kinderSTEAM
avatar for Diane Darrow

Diane Darrow

Teacher, Palo Alto Unified School District
Diane Darrow is a Technology Integration Specialist who speaks and writes about how meaningful use of technology deepens the learning experience for students. Her teaching career spans 25 years and extends from pre-school, to University level instruction. She designs curriculum experiences... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 05 - Concurrent Session

9:00am PDT

Let's make Computer Science for All, a reality now!
You don’t have to be an IT Professional to have a successful computer science program at your school.  You’ll leave this session with curriculum resources, established nation-wide club information, ideas for teaching to special ed populations, and fun competition ideas for your students to participate in right away!

Speakers
avatar for Paul Werner

Paul Werner

I am a computer science teacher at Rocklin High School, and I'm very passionate about making computer science accessible to all regardless of age, gender, or prior experience. I teach several different levels of computer science classes, and am currently working with teachers and... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Making Sense of Common Sense Media
The importance of Digital Citizenship in the classroom is more evident than ever in this digital age. As students start to navigate the web to create their digital footprints, teachers need to know what skills they will need to teach in addition to your standard content areas. This session will describe the eight digital citizenship topics outlined by Common Sense Media and give participants an opportunity to experience a few of the lessons from the website.
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Speakers
avatar for Margaret Chai

Margaret Chai

K-12 Tech TOSA, Garden Grove Unified School District
avatar for Hue-An Wren

Hue-An Wren

Tosa, Ggusd
Hue-An Wren is a TOSA in the K-12 Office of Instructional Technology at Garden Grove Unified School District, CA. Prior to that, she was an elementary teacher for 12 years where she has been able to implement technology with students as young as kindergarten. She has accreditation... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

No Tech, No Problem
Do you lack the technology in your classroom to provide your students with the tools and resources they need to create, communicate, collaborate and think critically with their peers in their classroom? You can also give them the access to resources and people from around the world.

Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Brumbaugh

Elizabeth Brumbaugh

PS-12 Director of Learning, Innovation & Design, The Harker School
Lead Learner, Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, FableVision Ambassador, 2015 ACSA State Technology Leader of the Year, Leading Edge Certified in all the things, dog-mom, toddler-mom and lover of all things honest and nerdy.
avatar for Kyle Brumbaugh

Kyle Brumbaugh

Director, Professional Learning Network, Krause Center for Innovation


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

On an Island NO More . . .Cross District Collaboration and Technology Integration
As administrators, it can be hard to find the time and space to collaborate on technology integration and best practices. Learn how the Cotsen Foundation has supported a professional learning network for administrators regarding tech integration and learn different technology tools that can support those professional learning communities.

Speakers
avatar for Brandi Miller

Brandi Miller

EdTech Program Specialist, Rowland Unified School District
Brandi is an EdTech Program Specialist in the Rowland Unified School District and previously taught grades 1-4 for 11 years. She works with teachers TK-12 on thoughtfully integrating technology to enhance teaching and student learning. She is a Google Innovator (#MTV16), Google Trainer... Read More →
avatar for Claudette Pantney

Claudette Pantney

Teacher, Pomona Unified School District
I am an Instructional Coach TOA in the Pomona Unified School District. I have taught various grade levels for 18 years. I work with K-6 teachers on integrating technology across the curriculum, CGI Math and Writer's Workshop. I am a lifelong learner and very passionate about integrating... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Brandee Ramirez

Dr. Brandee Ramirez

Instructional Coach, Tustin Unified School District
Brandee Ramirez has been in education for sixteen years and is currently a Connect Coach for Tustin Unified School District. Her main role is to coach teachers and students on finding their passion and how to incorporate technology into their daily classroom routines. She advises... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree F, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

One District's Journey to Personalized PD for All
Tired of sit-and-get PD? Have you realized that one size doesn't fit all? Explore how the TJUHSD designed a comprehensive program of personalized PD for both teachers and administrators. We will share our journey of moving from a traditional approach to adult learning to offering an innovative way to engage all faculty and staff in choice, blended and online PD.
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avatar for Denise Douglas

Denise Douglas

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Presenter
CUE Rock Star Faculty, Google Educator Level 1, Google Educator Level 2, Leading Edge Certification, Adobe Creative EducatorDenise Douglas is celebrating her 30th year in education! She currently serves as the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for Porterville Unified and spent... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Personalizing Education with the Unified Classroom
Discover how PowerSchool’s Unified Classroom ease of use and flexibility provides teachers, students and school leadership with the tools they need to achieve even greater success with personalized learning.

Speakers
avatar for PowerSchool

PowerSchool

PowerSchool
PowerSchool is the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to power the education ecosystem with unified technology that helps educators and students realize their full potential, in their way. PowerSchool connects students, teachers... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Personalizing Learning through OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook that has revolutionized organization in the classroom. ClassNotebook is a resource that can be used to personalize learning in a 1-to-1 classroom. This session focuses on the methods to implement a personalized classroom and resources to make that possible.

Speakers
avatar for Jessie Boyce

Jessie Boyce

I love flexible seating, personalized learning, edtech, and taking risks.


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Rubric: The Guide on the Side
Rubrics? As guides for multi-dimensional, open-ended projects!? Yes, you can! Join two teacher educators to discuss the pluses and minuses of rubrics for authentic assessment of student project outcomes, inspiring students’ creative process, and helping teachers save time with grading and feedback. Take our examples, templates, and resources to go!
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Speakers
avatar for Steve McGriff

Steve McGriff

Maestro, DivergentED Consultants
Steven J. McGriff, Ph.D., a champion for student-centered learning with technology, inspires teachers and education leaders to lead with a passion for developing students' future-proof skills. As a teacher educator, he creates compelling professional learning programs that empower... Read More →
avatar for Valerie Sun

Valerie Sun

Principal, Duff Language Magnet Academy
Valerie has been an educator since 2006. She believes that all students should have the opportunity to learn a second language and is a strong advocate for dual-immersion programs. She regularly presents her research and classroom best practices with edtech integration at various... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Speech Dude’s Tech Tools For The Special Needs Classroom
In this presentation, participants will be introduced to a wide variety of innovative technology tools that can be easily integrated into teaching and learning in the special needs classroom. Participants will be given ideas for integrating tools into ways that engage and motivate our diverse learners.

Speakers
avatar for Chris Wenger

Chris Wenger

Speech Pathologist, Chaffey Joint Union High School District


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Student Blogging: Redefining Student Voice and the Updating the Writing Process
Why should students blog? How does it compare to other forms of writing in the classroom?  Blogging brings our students into the 21st century in both literacy and Digital Citizenship.  Empower student voices and motivate them with collaborative, cross-curricular writing assignments starting tomorrow.

Speakers
avatar for Jedidiah Butler

Jedidiah Butler

TOSA - Instructional Tech, Heritage HS, Perris UHSD
Jedidiah Butler has taught nearly every math course and grade for the secondary classroom, where he incorporated 1:1 technology. Throughout his career, he's been dynamically leading, facilitating, and supporting teachers and students. Jed now innovates with Perris Union High School... Read More →
avatar for Judy Lane

Judy Lane

English Teacher Heritage High School, Perris Union High School District
Using Technology in the [English] classroom. Blogging and blogging with students. PLN Twitter:@judykaylane


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Student Tech Team: Building a student run help desk
What a great way for teachers and student to learn how to use and apply EdTech in the classroom. Building a student run help desk has the amazing opportunity to be a learning experience for both teachers and students and help both understand the depth and necessity of EdTech in the classroom. Participants will hear about the joys of building a team and how to avoid some pitfalls as well. In addition, participants will learn how using GenYes, Google tools, and digital badges help give students goals and experience to becoming effective student technology leaders.
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Speakers
avatar for David Platt

David Platt

Teacher and Technology Trainer, Covina-Valley Unified School District
David is a 17 year educator in world languages, computer science, and EL. He is currently president of the San Gabriel Valley affiliate for CUE. His passion is to bring CS to all through physical computing and maker projects. He is Google Certified Level 2, a Google Certified Trainer... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Students in the Driver’s Seat: Empowering K-3 Kiddos with Authentic Audiences
Do you want to leverage digital tools and authentic audiences to jumpstart learning in the primary classroom? Join us for a dynamic session on empowering students to create learning artifacts and share their thinking with their peers, families, communities, and beyond.
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Speakers
avatar for Kelli Garcia

Kelli Garcia

Instructional Technology Coach, Las Virgenes USD
Kelli has been an elementary educator for over two decades, both in and out of the classroom, and holds master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in technology. As an instructional technology coach for Las Virgenes USD, she provides... Read More →
avatar for Linda Yollis

Linda Yollis

Teacher, Las Virgenes USD
Linda has been a teacher for over 30 years and currently teaches 3rd grade in the Los Angeles area. She is curious by nature and a lifelong learner. Linda holds a Master's Degree in Integrating Technology in the Classroom.  Linda was an early adopter of classroom blogging and continues... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

The Google You Might Not Know About
Part interesting / silly stories as well as resource discovery. In the session you will discover some of Google’s more obscure apps, sites and solutions. You will also hear some stories about Google’s early days, hear some fun Google stories as well as discover some of the unique things about the company

Speakers
avatar for Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated
I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

#BookSnaps Snapchat for Annotation & Digital Visualization
Let’s speak the students’ language using Snapchat to share excerpts of a book while annotating with #BookSnaps. This fascinating strategy engages both hemispheres of the brain and increases learning retention. Join this workshop session to explore how students AND staff create BookSnap reflections to make their thinking VISIBLE.

Speakers
avatar for Tara Martin

Tara Martin

Educator, Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
I’m an educator, writer, leader, and hugger. Teaching is hands down my purpose in life, next to being a mom! I consider myself an instructional coach by default because leading by inquiry tends to bleed over into any educational role I’ve had the honor to serve.I'm honored to... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

21st Century Literacy in the Secondary Classroom
The NCTE updated their definition of literacy for the 21st century, but have we changed what teaching literacy looks like in our classrooms? Come learn strategies for teaching secondary students to be literate in the real world in 2018.
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Speakers
avatar for Rachel Medeiros

Rachel Medeiros

Instructional Designer, Amplified EDU


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

A SOS Call for Digital Integration
Are you familiar with Discovery Education? Are you looking for creative ways to utilize digital media? We have heard your SOS call! Join us to learn how Discovery educators from around the globe are engaging their students with videos, images, audio files and more through the Spotlight on Strategy series. Walk away with ready to use digital integration strategies to incorporate into your curriculum.

Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Authentic Assessments with Forms, Sway, and more
Are you looking for ways to make your formative and summative assessments more effective? Join our Microsoft Expert Educators to learn how to use Office 365 tools, including Forms, PowerPoint, OneNote and Sway, to create authentic assessments from the beginning to the end of a unit.

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DW

Daphne Williams

Murrieta Valley Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Beyond Digital Citizenship: Moving Students to Digital Leadership
We so often tell kids what they CAN’T do online. It’s time we focus on what they CAN do. Student Digital Leaders can use technology and social media to learn & share learning, address social inequality, and be a more positive influence in the lives of others. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a tech coach, this session will provide you with ideas you can use in your class or school tomorrow to empower students to leverage social media and move from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership.
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avatar for Jennifer Casa-Todd

Jennifer Casa-Todd

Teacher Librarian, Jennifer Casa-Todd
Jennifer Casa-Todd is wife, mom, and a Teacher-Librarian,  and a former Literacy Consultant. Jennifer holds a Masters in Education and Digital Technologies from Ontario Tech University with a specialization in social media, digital citizenship and education. She is a Google Certified... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Create, Code and Collaborate in your Science Classroom
During this hands-on workshop, participants will build and code robotic models as they explore exciting science lessons. Attendees will learn the importance of teaching coding and computational thinking at the elementary level and will walk away with concrete activities that will empower their students to solve real-world problems.

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LEGO Education

Key Accounts Manager, Southern/Central California, LEGO Education
We are LEGO® Education. For more than 40 years we have been working with teachers and educational specialists like you to deliver playful learning experiences that bring subjects to life in the classroom and make learning fun and impactful. We have a wide range of physical and ... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree AB, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

CUE at 40: Legislative Advocacy Making A Difference – Past, Present & Future
Come learn about CUE’s early work in legislative advocacy and the difference it has made, then join us as we discuss how lessons from the past can guide current priorities. Get the latest updates on state and national politics, legislation and funding relevant to CUE members.

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avatar for Bonnie Marks

Bonnie Marks

Ed Tech Advocate
Recently retired after a long career working with technology in California schools. Still learning new things, sharing with educators and advocating for ed tech.


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Enhance Equity and Pulverize the Achievement Gap Using Superpower Tech Tools
Many students feel marginalized at school. Names are mispronounced, curriculum doesn’t feel relevant, and print and multimedia sources are devoid of familiar faces. We’ll explore tech tools like Flipgrid, other video, and digital art to promote equity in our classrooms and engage apathetic students. Start the change today!

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avatar for Laura Sugano

Laura Sugano

District Technology TOSA, San Marcos Unified School District
avatar for Jennifer Woods

Jennifer Woods

Middle School History Teacher, La Mirada Academy


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Gaming as a Learning Platform: Minecraft in the Classroom
Many parents and educators are well aware of the hold the game Minecraft has on their kids. Together we will explore the elements of this game, why it is so engaging, and how it is being used in schools with great success. Whether you want to understand it better as a parent and/or educator, or whether you’re considering integrating Minecraft in your classes, come demystify the game and score some geek cred with your kids. You will come away with resources and further reading and video content you will thoroughly enjoy.

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avatar for Diane Main

Diane Main

Director of Learning, Innovation and Design (9-12), The Harker School
I love gaming in education, and also any focus on making learning fun. I teach a computer science class and have an advisory, but the biggest part of my job is supporting teachers in trying new things. I am also kind of addicted to professional development and karaoke.
avatar for John Miller

John Miller

Teacher, Chalone Peaks Middle School
John has been a middle school teacher in King City, California for the past 25 years. He was awarded an MA in Education and loves to dive deep into instructional design. In 2017 John was recognized as a finalist for California Teacher of the Year and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Google Computer Science/CS First
No Computer Science experience needed. See how you can start a Computer Science club and introduce your students to coding using ready made teaching material from Google's Computer CS First curriculum.

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Javier de Santiago

TOSA, Long Beach USD
Lifetime Dodger fan, working in LBUSD as an integrated curriculum coach helping teachers find their beach by effectively integrating technology into their classroom.


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Got robots? We do! Powerful partnerships = hands-on robots for students
The presentation team will share how by leveraging partnerships, they bring robotics and coding into student’s hands from diverse backgrounds and language experiences. Participants will use robots as students do, to understand the value of robotics from a student’s perspective, turning coding from abstract concept to a physical three-dimensional experience.

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avatar for Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas

Division Director II, Innovation, Tuolumne County Office of Education
Education Technology Advocate, Father, Husband, and a firm believer that Cancer Sucks!


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Improving Student Efficiency and Productivity with iPad
iPad changes the way teachers teach and students learn. With the wealth of new
features in iOS 11, students can increase their productivity and efficiency.
Learn from Apple Distinguished Educators who share examples of workflows
and uses of these new features from their own classrooms.

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avatar for Ann Kozma

Ann Kozma

Educator Innovation Lead, Microsoft
Ann loves to encourage others to “push all the buttons” as they use technology to empower learners of all ages to share their voice and respect the diverse voices of others. She has spent 20+ years dedicated to transforming education as a 1st grade classroom teacher, as a K-8... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 06 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

Information Literacy Uniting Disciplines Using the Model School Library Standards
This presentation connects across grades & disciplines by connecting the Library Standards to all content area and promotes the shared responsibility between teachers to cultivate information literacy and digital skills. Access and equity are a key feature of this presentation because students are only able to successfully participate in their society if they are able to skillfully navigate a variety of resources in the digital landscape.
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JH

Jennifer Howerter

California Department of Education
avatar for Renée Ousley-Swank

Renée Ousley-Swank

School Library Technology Consultant, California Department of Education
Renée Ousley-Swank has served as a teacher and a teacher librarian at both the school level and district level. Renée is a second-generation teacher librarian and is now the California Department of Education (CDE) School Library Technology Consultant. She received her Masters of... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Inquiry-based mathematics in K-2
It's time to rethink the way we teach math! It's no longer enough for students to simply memorize math facts. Learn how inquiry-based math tasks, like 3-Acts and Would you Rather?, help develop communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving skills in our little mathematicians.
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avatar for Amanda Haughs

Amanda Haughs

2nd grade Educator & Learning Designer, Campbell Union School District


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Interdisciplinary Digital Portfolios: Achieve Next-Level Student Learning and Staff Collaboration
Learn how students can use digital portfolios to engage in meaningful, interdisciplinary learning. Discover how teachers collaborated to develop content-specific curricula around a school-wide theme and subsequently guided students in creating a related digital portfolio using the new Google Sites. Walk away with ideas and resources you can use immediately.
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avatar for Pam Quiros

Pam Quiros

Teacher Librarian / Blended AP Art History Teacher / Ed Tech Mentor, Irvine Unified SD
Pam is currently the Library Media Teacher at Portola High School and teaches AP Art History for San Joaquin High School. Prior to Portola High School, she taught at the high school, middle school and elementary levels. Pam has her Google Level 1 and 2 Certifications, is Leading Edge... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Make Word Work Fun For Students and Easy For Teachers
See how VocabularySpellingCity's new features make it easy for teachers to help students learn, practice and retain words, increase comprehension, and build confidence as readers and writers

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avatar for Marsha Ganz

Marsha Ganz

Educational Leadership Specialist, VocabularySpellingCity
Marsha Ganz is a literacy specialist and professional development coordinator at VocabularySpellingCity.  She has a master’s degree in Elementary Education, holds a Reading Endorsement, as well as gifted and ESOL endorsements. In addition to being a classroom teacher, her 23 years... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite E, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Meeting Science Standards with Wireless Data Collection and Analysis with PASCO Technology
Data Collection and analysis is an integral part of understanding natural and physical phenomena. Enable more robust scientific investigations but incorporating wireless sensors into your labs activities. Get hands-on experience with Wireless sensors that can be incorporated into your Science labs!

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Rosario Rodolfo

PASCO scientific


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Paper Prototyping Bootcamp for STEAM-Powered Learning
From kindergarten to high school, discover how schools, libraries, and programs around the country have used Fab@School Maker Studio to create practical, affordable makerspaces using paper, cardstock, and inexpensive digital fabricators. This session provides hands-on opportunities for getting comfortable with easy, paper-based digital design and fabrication software tools. Participants experience the benefits of rapid paper prototyping, which allows for quick cycles of testing and iterative design enhancements - especially helpful within limited class periods. Explore research-based best practices, appropriate to get all students (PreK-12) designing and creating.
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avatar for Andrea Calvin

Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Personalized Potatoes vs Traditional Tomatoes
This session will employ an interactive role play model in order to define attributes of personalized learning environments. Attendees of this session will leave knowing the differences and benefits of personalized learning approaches (potatoes) versus traditional, one-size fits all models of instruction (tomatoes).
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avatar for Estela Gomez

Estela Gomez

Assistant Principal, Romoland School District
14th year in education. Has taught everything from 1st -6th grade and currently Assistant Principal of Harvest Valley Elementary. Received Bachelors and Bilingual Credential from University of California Riverside. Passionate educator who strives personalize instruction with the... Read More →
avatar for Greg Moon

Greg Moon

Instructional Coach, Romoland School District
Greg is currently in his fourth year as an Instructional Coach for the Romoland School District where he coaches primarily around educational technology topics, including as a Google for Education Certified Trainer. Prior to this assignment, he spent 22 years in the classroom, primarily... Read More →
avatar for Sonal Patel

Sonal Patel

Digital Learning Innovation Coordinator, SBCSS
Sonal Patel is the Digital Learning Innovation Coordinator at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. She supports teachers, coaches, and administrators in active professional learning grounded in solid pedagogy regarding topics that include UDL, blended and personalized... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Personalizing Education with PS Learning
Discover how PowerSchool Learning's ease of use and flexibility provides teachers, students and school leadership with the tools they need to achieve even greater success with personalized learning.

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avatar for PowerSchool

PowerSchool

PowerSchool
PowerSchool is the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to power the education ecosystem with unified technology that helps educators and students realize their full potential, in their way. PowerSchool connects students, teachers... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Promoting Student Voice in the Classroom & Beyond
Students need to know their voices are not just heard, but valued, and that they can make a difference. In this session, attendees will learn how to promote student voice in the classroom and beyond through strategies, examples, and tools such as Flipgrid, Padlet, and video conferencing.
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avatar for Kay Little

Kay Little

Digital Learning Coach, Lakeside Union School District
Kay has taught in the elementary classroom for 21 years, and is in her 4th year as a Digital Learning Coach in the Lakeside Union School District. She is a National Board Certified teacher in Literacy, and holds a Masters Degree in Teaching with a Specialization in Best Practices... Read More →
avatar for Sandy Patterson

Sandy Patterson

Teacher, Lakeside Union School District


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Strength in (Neuro) Diversity; Student Strengths & Tech Tools to Improve Access
The idea of neurodiversity shifts thinking from a student deficit model to a strengths-based approach to capitalize on our brains' diverse talents. This session will cover how neurodiversity is applied in the classroom, including technology tools and applications to assess and utilize student strengths.
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avatar for Jake Booterbaugh

Jake Booterbaugh

Teacher, El Segundo Middle School
avatar for Jack Plotkin

Jack Plotkin

Director of Innovation & Student Support, El Segundo Unified School District
Personalized Learning. Personalized Professional Learning. Neurodiversity. Inclusive Learning Environments. Authentic Learning. Research in Education.
CW

Crystal Winner

El Segundo Middle School


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Take Charge of Your Professional Development!
Bring your devices for this interactive workshop that will equip you with a variety of tools to personalize your professional development. Teachers and administrators alike will learn how to build personal learning networks and enhance their own professional development through social media, blogging, podcasts, EdCamps, MOOCs, webinars and more.

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avatar for Amy Sylvester

Amy Sylvester

Program Specialist, Fullerton School District
I am a Google Certified 6th-grade teacher at Golden Hill Elementary in the Fullerton School District. I love integrating art and technology across the curriculum to stretch both my students and myself. I look forward to connecting with other educators about great STEAM opportunities... Read More →
avatar for Susie Wren

Susie Wren

4th Grade Teacher, Woodcrest
Cotsen Mentor Alum and Technology Coordinator at Woodcrest School in Fullerton, CA


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Teach App Development with Swift (Grades 9–12)
Learning to develop apps is an exciting way to help students solve problems,
work together, and bring ideas to life. Learn how to use the App Development
with Swift curricula from Apple, designed to teach students with little or no
programming experience how to build their first iOS apps.

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Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 06 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

The Power of Digital Inking in the 1:1 Classroom
Discover how the presenters have harnessed the power of digital inking in 1:1 learning experiences. The presenters will share how their experiences with Microsoft OneNote, Surfaces and precise digital inking have been pivotal to delivering and facilitating sound curriculum design principles and practices.

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avatar for Summer Winrotte

Summer Winrotte

Digital Instructional Coach & Math Teacher, Lafayette School Corporation
Summer holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and a Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University. She works as a digital instructional coach and math teacher at Tecumseh Junior High School in Lafayette, Indiana. In her digital... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

The Web You Might Not Know About
Sure. You might Facebook and maybe even tweet, but, there are new websites being released all of the time. Especially for educators. This session will introduce you to some of the newest, coolest and most effective Web 2.0 sites out there. Everything from classroom, personal productivity and just plain ole fun will be discussed and demonstrated.

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avatar for Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated
I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

TOSA at the Top: Teachers in Technology Leadership Roles
Technology Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA’s) are influential in policy, procedures, and practices for district and school site technology integration. We interviewed 10 technology coaches and discovered universal roles and responsibilities each shared as well as unique attributes necessary for success. Attendees will learn what it takes to be a TOSA.

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avatar for Dr. Cynthia Sistek (Dr. C)

Dr. Cynthia Sistek (Dr. C)

Professor of Social and Emotional Learning, National University, Private Non-Profit University Sanford College of Education
Cynthia Sistek Ed D is a Professor in the Sanford College of Education for National University and is the Academic Program Director for the Master of Arts in Social and Emotional Learning. Dr. Sistek is the former Academic Program Director (APD) for the Master of Science in Educational... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Introduction to Coding with Google Apps Scripts
Code noobie, this is for everyone. If you know how to copy paste and you can spell the word code then sign up for this workshop. Teaching requires some tedious repetetition of tasks.... Let's let the computer do that for us so we can spend more time with students instead of time with paperwork. You will learn the basics of Google Apps Script so you can show off to your students and declare "I can code!" This workshop requires a Google Account and a laptop or chromebook. Google Apps Script does not work on an iPad or mobile device.

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avatar for Alice Keeler

Alice Keeler

Teacher, AliceKeeler
I am a collaborator. Technology should exist to make our lives more efficient and better, it should not be a brick. Spreadsheets and data are not something to be afraid of, they are tools of awesomeness.


Friday March 16, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

10 things you can do with Office 365 Online that you never knew
Are you familiar with Office Online but ready to take the next step in utilizing the suite to its fullest capability?  Join our Microsoft Expert Educators to learn how Office Online can help you and your students work smarter with the best tools available for collaborating, analyzing and creating.


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

101 (More or Less) HyperDoc Hacks
Come learn the ins and outs of HyperDocs - a powerfully engaging blended learning strategy - from two experienced teachers’ perspectives. We'll be sharing “pro tips” and other helpful information to make accessing and utilizing these learning experiences for your students easier, especially for the novice user.
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avatar for Nicole Beardsley

Nicole Beardsley

Equity TOSA, Campbell Union School District
Hello! I am an Equity TOSA at Monroe Middle School in Campbell Union School District (San Jose area). I am passionate about helping teachers who want to grow their instructional practices and rethink the way we teach in order to do what's best for kids. I am a Google Certified Educator... Read More →
avatar for Katie Herr

Katie Herr

5th Grade Teacher, Campbell Union School District


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

A Proposal for Dummies: Creating a STEAM Magnet School
A great initiative needs a great proposal. What happens when you galvanize a community to embrace a STEAM Magnet School? 23 proposals denied by the Board of Education, this one accepted. Learn about 9 essential components of a STEAM Magnet proposal. BYOD and leave with the process and 18-page proposal. Presenter Resources
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Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Oasis 2, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Access Abilities: Designing for All Learners
Join us to learn about tools and resources from Apple that allow all students to explore, communicate, and create in new and powerful ways. Explore the builtin accessibility features included on every iPad, Mac, and Apple TV that can be customized to help diverse learners succeed.

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Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 07 - Concurrent Session

12:30pm PDT

Activating the Power of Seesaw to Create Blended Learning Experiences
Learn to use Seesaw as a repository for teacher-created screencasts, video instructions, tutorials, fluency assessments, and student samples. Instead of archiving or deleting a class, teachers can continue to add to a “Teacher Resources” class and use it year after year. Additionally, Seesaw allows for student voice and choice and empowers (even K-3) students to become more independent and self directed. Seesaw Learning Portfolio is web based and can be used on any device (Seesaw Learning Journal app). The simplistic nature of Seesaw makes it perfect for the most novice to advanced technology using educator In order to participate in the interactive portion, attendees using tablets or phones should download the Seesaw app prior to the session. Laptop/Chromebook users will use the web based application: app.seesaw.me.
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avatar for Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson

EdTech ToSA, Saddleback Valley Unified School District
I have been an educator in California for 25 years. I value sharing ideas, empowering teachers, and inspiring students. I am currently an EdTech ToSA in SVUSD leading students and teachers in after-school professional learning, all-day workshops, and daily classroom co-teaching lessons... Read More →
avatar for Kathleen Shafer

Kathleen Shafer

Virtual Academy dELD Teacher & Instructional Coach, Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Kathleen currently teaches dELD and coaches at the Virtual Academy. During the past 30+ years, she's also worked as an Instructional Design and Technology ToSA, an elementary teacher, a science specialist, and an intermediate science teacher.


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Are Today’s Middle and High School Students Really Ready for College, Work and Life?
Join three districts for an interactive discussion on how they’re using personalized learning to prepare all students—from struggling to accelerated— for the future, whether that’s college, work or life.

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avatar for Kim Loomis

Kim Loomis

Director, CCSD Online and Blended Learning
Online and blended learning pedagogy, practices, and deployments


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Are You Itching to Learn About SCRATCH?
We hear people talking about integrating coding into the curriculum, all the time. However, do you wonder what that looks like? How it works? That’s what this session is all about! Bring your Windows device or Chromebook (SCRATCH is not iPad or tablet compatible) and create your first block code program in SCRATCH!
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avatar for Sherri Johnston

Sherri Johnston

Coordinator of Educational Technology and Professional Development, Clovis Unified School District
Sherri is currently the Coordinator of Ed Tech and P.D. for the Clovis Unified School District. She has spoken at past CUE conferences, ISTE, EdTech Summits and many conferences in the Central Valley. Most recently she was accepted as a CODE.org Computer Science Discoveries Facilitator... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Oasis 3, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Breaking Down the Silos: Fostering Collaboration through Inquiry
Inquiry, research, information literacy—whatever you call it, it’s included in each of the Curriculum Frameworks and each set of Content Standards, but rarely gets taught. It’s a missed opportunity to add relevance to the curriculum and develop student engagement. It’s also a missed opportunity to collaborate with colleagues.

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avatar for Jonathan Hunt

Jonathan Hunt

Coordinator, Library Media Services, San Diego County Office of Education
Jonathan Hunt reads, writes, speaks, and teaches about children's literature. He has served on numerous award committees, including several for picture books, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards and the Caldecott Medal.


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Build Your Toolkit So Learners Develop Agency and Become Future Ready
How do you meet the needs of all students? Create a snapshot of four students at the extremes. Then use that information to create a toolkit by identifying and choosing the appropriate tools, resources, and strategies to create a learner-centered environment so all students have agency and are future ready.
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avatar for Barbara Bray

Barbara Bray

Creative Learning Strategist, Rethinking Learning
Barbara Bray is a creative learning strategist who has been on a journey to transform teaching and learning for over 30 years. Her story goes down multiple paths that helped her find what she is passionate about and been fighting for. Through her work as a teacher, adjunct professor... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Cloud Notebooks, OneDrive and Google Sites: A Viable Alternative to an LMS
An easy to implement learning portal that supports the migration of course websites to OneNote notebooks, the synchronization of course material across multiple devices, the ability to continue to teach when an internet connection is disrupted, and the real-time display of hand written notes and multimedia content will be presented.
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avatar for Nandakumar Ganesan

Nandakumar Ganesan

Professor, CSULA
I am a professor of Information Systems at California State University, Los Angles. For the past several years, I have successfully hosted a comprehensive course website using Google Sites (http://www.ganesan.com). Currently, the course website is being migrated to a OneNote notebook... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Creating Socially and Emotionally Healthy Kids with Digital Tools!
Explore how to build resilient students within your classroom with tools such as BrainPOP, Seesaw, Twitter and MindUP. Take away ideas rooted in positive psychology for generating psychological capital within your classroom. Cultivate optimism, hope and self-efficacy within your students to support social and emotional health!
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Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

EdTech in ESL
Too many students struggle with learning English as a Second Language when there is abundant technology and outstanding resources to help them survive in the modern classroom. This session is designed to help teachers support their ESL students to survive and thrive in their new language setting.

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avatar for Brent Warner

Brent Warner

Assistant Professor, Irvine Valley College
Brent is a professor of ESL at Irvine Valley College. He's an EdTech enthusiast who enjoys discussing incorporating the latest technologies into lessons as well as the times when tech isn't the answer. Brent blends technology into his lessons and talks about them on his podcasts about... Read More →



Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Pueblo AB, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Educations New 3“R’s” : AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), MR (Mixed Reality)
Engaging overview of AR, VR, and MR with example of their impact in classrooms. Every major tech firm is betting on futures here. Already in traditional industries from design to manufacture, it’s time to get these technologies integrated into traditional subject matter. See how they can be integrated into classrooms now.
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avatar for Hall Davidson

Hall Davidson

Director, Discovery Educator Network, Author, Discovery Education
Director, Discovery Educator Network (2005 to Present)Director of Partnerships, Discovery Educator NetworkDirector of Educational Services, KOCE-TV, (1991 - 2005)Executive Director, Telecommunications of Orange County (TOC) (1991 - 2005)Director, California Student Media & Multimedia... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Explore STEM Concepts with a Space Challenge
Want to prepare your students for STEM-related fields as you bring more engineering and problem-based learning into the classroom? Attend this workshop to learn how to teach STEM based principles through space-themed challenges and learning missions, using robotics.

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avatar for LEGO Education

LEGO Education

Key Accounts Manager, Southern/Central California, LEGO Education
We are LEGO® Education. For more than 40 years we have been working with teachers and educational specialists like you to deliver playful learning experiences that bring subjects to life in the classroom and make learning fun and impactful. We have a wide range of physical and ... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Smoketree AB, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 07 - Concurrent Session

12:30pm PDT

Game On! Adventures in the Gamified Classroom
In this highly engaging and interactive session participants will learn how to layer the most motivational techniques of gameplay over curriculum to create an immersive learning environment where students are empowered! Come away with practical strategies that you can use in any class or grade level to make learning come alive! You will leave ready to turn your classroom into a gamified adventure!

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avatar for Tisha Richmond

Tisha Richmond

Student Engagement & PD Specialist, Medford School District
Tisha is an innovative district Student Engagement & Professional Development Specialist, speaker, and author from Southern Oregon. She has taught Family and Consumer Science for 25 years and has served in various leadership roles locally and nationally. Tisha is the author of the... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Google Classroom: Community Space That Inspires, Empowers, Engages (And Makes Teachers’ Lives Easier)
Fast and easy collaboration is what makes Google Classroom an ideal learning environment. Gain knowledge as well as practical strategies to solve the workflow problem while building community and making collaboration a natural way of learning in your Google Classroom.
Discover how real-time collaboration, powerful sharing controls and seamless compatibility make learning more engaging and a teacher’s life easier. If you are ready to move from content consumption to content creation and community building while developing more self-directed learners, this session is for you.

Speakers
avatar for Lainie Rowell

Lainie Rowell

Educational Consultant, Orange County Department of Education
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology, and went on to e... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Google Drawings - Going Beyond Flowcharts for K-5
Are you looking to leverage Google for flyers, infographics, and interactive student work? Look no further! Google Drawings is an App that has so much potential for going beyond flowcharts and mind maps. Join in this hands-on workshop that reviews the basic skills of designing flyers and infographics. Learn how your students can show what they know while practicing computer skills.

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avatar for Kristina V. Mattis. Ed.D

Kristina V. Mattis. Ed.D

Executive Director of Digital Learning, San Francisco Unified School District
http://about.me/kristinamattis
avatar for Tom Mullaney

Tom Mullaney

Consultant, Tom Mullaney Educational Consulting
Tom Mullaney is a former classroom teacher who creates edtech professional development for school districts. Tom’s public education experience includes Special Education, Social Studies, educational technology coaching, and digital design. He is a Google for Education Certifie... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Google Mystery Hangouts + Flipgrid = Magical Mystery Grids!
Step-by-step, we’ll explore two of the most effective, fun, quick and easy video tools of the year: Google Mystery Hangouts and Flipgrid. Then, I’ll share how powerful they are when they are combined to create Mystery Grids! Everyone is welcome!
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avatar for Christina Whitmire

Christina Whitmire

District Ed Tech ToSA, Oakley Union Elementary School District
Teaching is my passion and I continue to learn everyday! I have almost 25 years of experience teaching almost every grade level, in both traditional and charter, online school settings. Currently, I’m the Ed Tech ToSA in the Oakley Union Elementary School District. I look forward... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Hot Topics in Education with Discovery Education
Discovery Education has developed a variety of powerful and engaging resources designed to support educators in your quest to address the top needs in empowering today’s learners. From resources to fuel a cultural shift with STEM to a wide variety of literacy supports to engaging ideas for addressing the needs of diverse/ELL learners, you’ll leave this session with our favorite resources for supporting these hot topics including instructional strategies, fresh ideas and perspectives, and ways to continue the conversation within the DEN Online Community.

Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Make it Happen: Create a Maker Culture at your School
Maker Education is growing fast through the K-12 environment. Whether you have a separate space or whether you in the classroom,, it is about creating a culture that pervades the school. This session will give tips on how to create a “Maker” culture at a school.

Speakers
avatar for Smita Kolhatkar

Smita Kolhatkar

Director of Technology and Innovation, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Permission to be Brave: Promoting Creativity for Learners with Special Needs
During this session we will share how districts across the country use the 4Cs with special needs learners. We will showcase examples of collaborative STEAM-projects, digital storytelling, creative career pathways, and assessment. Walk away with ideas and strategies for empowering EVERY student across all grades.
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avatar for Andrea Calvin

Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Personalized PD: Choose Your Own EDventure
It’s time to differentiate and personalize PD! One-size-fits-all learning doesn’t work for teachers, any more than it does for kids. Learn about tools and strategies implemented at the site and district level to allow for and support choice so teachers can take a deeper dive into professional interests
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avatar for Rebecca Henig

Rebecca Henig

Instructional Coach, San Marcos Elementary/San Marcos Unified
I've been a classroom teacher in 2nd and 4th grade for 13 years, and the past 2 years an Instructional Coach at San Marcos Elementary School. I am passionate about finding innovative ways to inspire teachers and students! Focusing on Personalized PD for our staff has been the best... Read More →
avatar for Adina Sullivan-Marlow

Adina Sullivan-Marlow

Coordinator, Teacher Effectiveness, San Diego County Office of Education
All students deserve to experience a successful educational career, but due to one or more factors are not getting the opportunities and supports they need to achieve and thrive. These factors can include gender, race, socio-economic status, parental involvement, geographic location... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Personalizing Education with the Unified Classroom
Discover how PowerSchool’s Unified Classroom ease of use and flexibility provides teachers, students and school leadership with the tools they need to achieve even greater success with personalized learning.

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PowerSchool

PowerSchool
PowerSchool is the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to power the education ecosystem with unified technology that helps educators and students realize their full potential, in their way. PowerSchool connects students, teachers... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Primary Math: Served Two Ways
When we work with our youngest learners, we need to make sure there is a strong foundation of understanding, especially in math. Attendees will participate in activities that foster visual thinking, engage in number talks, and manipulate flexible numbers. We will then connect them to digital activities which allow students to be creative and reinforce these skills and ideas. (Gsuite will be used).

Speakers
avatar for Cori Orlando

Cori Orlando

Lead Instructional Technology Specialist, Oak Park
Cori is currently an administrator (Instructional Services Specialist for Elementary ELA) in Riverside Unified School District. Prior to that she was most recently a third grade teacher in Ventura County. Previously, she was a TOSA and worked with JK-12 grade students, teachers and... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Reading for Meaning with Read Naturally Live
Develop fluency, support vocabulary, and promote comprehension by combining three, research-based strategies: teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring. These effective strategies are demonstrated using the web-based program, Read Live.

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Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite E, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

Seesaw Global Challenge: How to Use Seesaw to Connect Globally
Learn how to develop a global learning project using Seesaw. You will see how STEM Challenges can be shared around the globe. Projects can be created for any grade level and any subject area. We will go through a detailed plan for how to get started.

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avatar for Sam Castellano

Sam Castellano

Digital Learning Coach, Anaheim Elementary School District
Sam Castellano is a Digital Learning Coach in Anaheim Elementary School District. He supports teachers with instructional technology in grades TK-6 and helps promote 21st century learning skills. His teaching expertise is in the upper elementary grades (4-6). He is a Google Certified... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Seesaw: Students Lead, Teachers Facilitate with AppSmashing, blogging, Google Classroom & More
Learn how to use Seesaw in the preschool-8th grade classrooms to encourage student learning, creativity & innovation with any digital device. AppSmashing, Parent connections, blogging and more! Endless possibilities.
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avatar for Jennifer Dean

Jennifer Dean

Teacher, Desert Sands USD
I am beginning my 4th year teaching! I have taught TK, 2nd grade and now 1st Grade. I am a Seesaw ambassador who loves engaging students and parents in the classroom. I have also completed my Google Educator Certification for Level 1 and 2. I am always looking for new ways to integrate... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Teacher Life: Diamond Time or Passing Time?
What is "teacher life" really like? Does it feel like "Diamond Time" or does it feel like you are just passing time? Join me for an interactive session and be challenged think differently, inspired to try something new and explore possibilities that will help you learn how to experience what I call “Diamond Time.” Come prepared to talk and tweet and laugh and share. You will walk away with a "Diamond Time" mindset and return to school with a new perspective on your teacher life.
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avatar for Ann Kozma

Ann Kozma

Educator Innovation Lead, Microsoft
Ann loves to encourage others to “push all the buttons” as they use technology to empower learners of all ages to share their voice and respect the diverse voices of others. She has spent 20+ years dedicated to transforming education as a 1st grade classroom teacher, as a K-8... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

Tech “Tesoros” for ELL Instruction in the Modern Classroom
Need to enhance your rusty ELD strategies with EL's? Explore a set of blended practices, workflows, and digital resources to support ELs in meeting the Common Core and beyond!

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avatar for Martin Ricardo Cisneros

Martin Ricardo Cisneros

Education Evangelist | Modern Learning Advisor, Adobe
Martin Ricardo Cisneros (@TheTechProfe) is a Modern Learning Advisor, speaker, GeekDad, TechJedi, SuperMariachi, and now an Education Evangelist at Adobe, from Silicon Valley! In his 25 years in various educational roles, he provided strategic leadership in anticipating and developing... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center

12:30pm PDT

The Joy of Professional Learning: Supporting Innovative Learning with Your Faculty
Experience a variety of creative professional learning activities from Apple
Distinguished Educators. Explore successful professional learning strategies
and collaborate in hands-on activities that you can use immediately with
educators in your school. Discover a combination of resources created by
ADEs along with the new Apple Teacher program resources.


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 07 - Concurrent Session

12:30pm PDT

The Speech Dude Abides: Tech Tools for those with Social Difficulties
In this session, we will discuss how technology tools can be used to help individuals with social cognitive impairments (e.g. Autism) understand the complex social world we live in and successfully meet their IEP goals.  A variety of tools will be discussed and interactively demonstrated. This session will benefit all age groups.

Speakers
avatar for Chris Wenger

Chris Wenger

Speech Pathologist, Chaffey Joint Union High School District


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

12:30pm PDT

What Can Pi Do for You?
Got a few Pis, but don’t know what to do? Tight on budget or want more student-centered making? Get a $35 Raspberry Pi computer. Attendees will learn various activities that can be completed with a Pi. Ideas for getting started in your classroom/school/makerspace will be provided.
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avatar for Kevin Olson

Kevin Olson

Teacher, Charter School of Morgan Hill
Kevin has been teaching for twelve years, currently teaching math and technology to fifth- through eighth-graders in Morgan Hill, CA. He is passionate about digital making and expressing creativity through coding and computer science. He is a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator who believes... Read More →
avatar for Valerie Sun

Valerie Sun

Principal, Duff Language Magnet Academy
Valerie has been an educator since 2006. She believes that all students should have the opportunity to learn a second language and is a strong advocate for dual-immersion programs. She regularly presents her research and classroom best practices with edtech integration at various... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

12:30pm PDT

What's App with Data Privacy?: Using Ed Tech without Compromising Privacy
This session will feature tools and techniques that will help educators understand simple strategies for selecting and using apps and other technology in the classroom in ways that maintain student privacy.
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avatar for Geoff Belleau

Geoff Belleau

Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education
avatar for Elizabeth Wisnia

Elizabeth Wisnia

Education Programs Consultant, CDE
In addition to being a Data Privacy/Governance Consultant for the CDE, I am the proud mom of two squirmy, active, wonderful boys. I love to run, bake, write, and get outdoors as often as possible.


Friday March 16, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Better Presentations with Google Slides
As educators, we are continually presenting information to our stakeholders. And our students are giving more and more presentations as well. And we have great tools now like Google Slides that make our presentations easier, quicker and better than ever. But rarely do we examine what goes into a great presentation. Presentations are stories.....stories designed to inspire others to think differently, understand more deeply or even to take action. Let's look at how we can use Google Slides to become better storytellers and challenge our students to do the same.Learn to meet CCSS Digital Literacy standards and your state’s own digital literacy standards, using free curriculum offered by Google. Foster 21st century learning in your classroom today! Visit g.co/letscreate to get started

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avatar for Michael Niehoff

Michael Niehoff

Michael Niehoff is currently a Career Technical Education Manager at the College of the Sequoias. He has been a secondary educator for 27 years as a teacher, advisor, director of activities, learning director and principal. After several years in the media industry, he became an educator... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Bring the world to your students with Skype in the Classroom!
Bring in experts, take virtual field trips, and collaborate with other classrooms on global projects all live via Skype. It’s a great way to teach Global Citizenship and bring the curriculum to life. Skype in the Classroom is a part of the Microsoft Educator Community and is completely free to use.


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Catalyze Deeper Learning and Strengthen Democracy by Teaching Students How to Ask Questions
Imagine classrooms alive with students actively formulating their own questions, learning to improve their questions and strategizing about how to use their questions. Imagine students having a skill they can use at the school for learning and in the community for more equity and for a stronger democracy. This session will catalyze deeper learning and strengthen our democracy by teaching students how to ask questions. According to Dr. Howard Gardner, Asking questions is a democratic habit of mind that is now more important than ever. Students who learn to ask questions become more curious and engaged, take more ownership of their learning, and begin to learn more deeply. Through teaching question formulation to their students, school librarians, technology teachers, and other educators become builders of a stronger democracy.
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avatar for Luz Santana

Luz Santana

Co-Director, Right Question Institute
Luz Santana, Co-Director of the Right Question Institute (RQI), an organization that advances a strategy for teaching all people, no matter their level of education or income, how to ask better questions and participate more effectively in decisions. In her capacity as Co-Director... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Clips: Life is Short—Capture it!
Clips, a free iOS app for iPhone and iPad, creates a fun new way for video to
redefine how students demonstrate learning. In this hands-on session with
Apple Distinguished Educators, you’ll explore how to capture and share
learning moments with new features like Live Titles, filters, stickers, and more.


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 08 - Concurrent Session

2:00pm PDT

Design and Deliver Interactive Media into Personalized Instructional Lessons
Engage, enrich, and excite learning through virtual field trips and media. Explore first-hand how to embed multimedia rich experiences into a platform of delivery allowing for individual, grouping, or a mix of participation. Participants will explore Nearpod embedded virtual field trip lessons and assessment techniques.
lessons while demonstrating how learning evolves through the experiences of travel without leaving the classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Rothenberger

Jeff Rothenberger

Educational Consultant, Rosen Classroom
Jeff Rothenberger is currently your local educational consultant for Rosen Classroom. He has been a conference and workshop presenter at a variety of national and state conferences. He formally worked as an Administrator in the Office of Professional Development and Curriculum for... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Design Thinking, Engineering and Innovation- a K-8 Model
Double Peak School will share their story of building a brand new K-8 school’s Innovation Program with an emphasis on design thinking, making in the makerspace, engineering, technology and computer science. Attendees will leave with lessons & resources!

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avatar for Christine Dixon

Christine Dixon

Innovation Coordinator TOSA, Double Peak K8 School/San Marcos Unified
Christine Dixon is the Innovation Coordinator TOSA for Double Peak K8 School in San Marcos Unified School District. She leads the Innovation Program for all TK-8 grades in the area of technology, coding, robotics, engineering, design thinking, and making in the school’s Makerspace... Read More →
avatar for Charity Shepard

Charity Shepard

5th Grade Teacher, San Marcos Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Doing more with Google Slides
Google Slides can be used for student presentations, but they can be used for so much more! Come and see how Slides can be used to create stories, ebooks or even make slides branch off in different directions.

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avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

Ed Tech, Science and CAASPP Coordinator, San Marco Unified School District
Ryan Archer, an EdTech Coordinator for San Marcos Unified, has a passion for helping teachers use technology in the classroom. As a middle and high school science teacher for 16 years, he has always worked to help students and educators experiment and ask questions. With the help... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Engaging STEM Learners with iPad
Join us to learn how educators use iPad to create and deliver engaging STEM
learning experiences. Learn how iPad can help STEM learners connect with
content, demonstrate their learning, and express their creativity. Discover new
resources to personalize learning and help students of all learning styles grasp
challenging STEM concepts.

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Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 08 - Concurrent Session

2:00pm PDT

Evolving Learner: Shifting from Professional Development to Professional Learning from Kids, Peers and the World
It is time for us to evolve as learners and shift from traditional PD to personalized professional learning. This session will be a rich source of ideas and strategies that give educators the power to learn from the world, learn from peers and learn from kids.
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avatar for Kristy Andre

Kristy Andre

Connect Coach, Tustin Unified School District
Join @LaurenMStein , @lainierowell and I for "EVOLVING LEARNER" on Friday at 2:00 in Primrose A -and- @LaurenMStein and I for "BUILDING MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS" on Saturday at 9:00 in Renaissance- Sierra!
avatar for Lainie Rowell

Lainie Rowell

Educational Consultant, Orange County Department of Education
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology, and went on to e... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Steinmann

Lauren Steinmann

Elementary Principal, Tustin Unified School District
Join @KristyAndre2 and I for "BUILDING MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS- Elevating with Workshop Tools" on Friday at 10:00 in Primrose C!@LaurenMStein Elementary Principal in Tustin Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Explore 21st Century Skills with Autonomous Cars
This will be a hands-on workshop designed for students to gain 21st century skills for their future careers. Join us as we explore project-based learning focused on the issues surrounding autonomous cars with our coding curriculum. We will investigate the coding behind moving the robot in various ways and how to make it respond safely to its environment.

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avatar for LEGO Education

LEGO Education

Key Accounts Manager, Southern/Central California, LEGO Education
We are LEGO® Education. For more than 40 years we have been working with teachers and educational specialists like you to deliver playful learning experiences that bring subjects to life in the classroom and make learning fun and impactful. We have a wide range of physical and ... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Smoketree AB, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Fantasy worlds provide authentic understanding for mathematical concepts
Learn how a fantasy world helps students gain a conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts with authentic use models. Experience the world and learn about actual results from students in one school district.
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avatar for Kristi Frankina

Kristi Frankina

Tech TOSA, Evergreen School District
I'm passionate about helping teachers. My vision is a world where every student loves coming to learn in an engaging, technology rich, 21st century environment. I'm making this happen, one classroom at a time.


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Get more from your formative assessment data with Power Bi
Don't just let those formative assessment results collect dust. Learn how to do more with your data using Microsoft Office 365's Power Bi. Turn those spreadsheets into dynamic shareable charts for student growth tracking, personal learning reflections, and for making more insightful decisions on students' learning.
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avatar for Andrew Fitzgerald

Andrew Fitzgerald

Instrumental Music Teacher, Long Beach Unified School District
Happy husband and father residing in southern California. Bachelor's in Music Education from Florida State University, Master's in Educational Technology and Media Leadership from California State University Long Beach. Currently a MIE Expert, Surface Expert, CUE RockStar Teacher... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Getting Hip With HyperMaps
Google Maps is more than just looking up directions. Transform your lessons with Hypermaps. You and your students can create interactive maps, self-guided lessons, and more. Reimagine how you teach!

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avatar for Lisa Nowakowski

Lisa Nowakowski

Tech TOSA, King City Union School District
Lisa is passionate about helping people understand how to use technology in the classroom and is dedicated to helping teachers, students, and administrators become more effective in their use of Ed Tech. She is a firm believer that technology should be used to promote creativity... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Google Drawings to Support Diverse Learners
Learn how Google Drawings can be more than a drawing tool. Suitable for beginners or teachers who never knew how powerful Google Drawings is in the classroom.
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avatar for Dawn Ha

Dawn Ha

Saddleback Valley USD


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

I like the way you Career Tech Ed it with Google Slides!
Career Technical Education is an exciting place to be, especially when you can incorporate Google Apps! In this session, attendees will learn how to create Google Slides templates that they could use for vocabulary, soft skills, industry standards, interactive notebooks, and much more! In this make and take session, attendees will leave with a template they can use in the classroom on Monday!
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avatar for Melissa Baldwin

Melissa Baldwin

Program Specialist, College and Career Readiness, Washington Unified School District
Melissa Baldwin has been an English teacher and Innovative Educator in Washington Unified School District. Her work focuses on Google technology, differentiated instruction, and project based learning. Her presentations have included technology best practices and classroom creativity... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

It’s Time for the News!: Creating a News Broadcast at School
Come and discover how to set up a regular news broadcast that will build students’ language and video skills and increase communication across your campus. You will walk away with a step by step guide for getting a news broadcast started at your school.
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avatar for Joan Bohnstedt

Joan Bohnstedt

Tech Coach, Escondido Union School District
As a 28 year veteran, I still love working with students and learning new things and am currently in my third year as the Instructional/Tech Coach. It is exciting to work with students and teachers across the school. After being a part of EUSD's iRead (using mobile devices as powerful... Read More →
avatar for Terri Price

Terri Price

Site Based Resource Teacher, Oak Hill Elementary/Escondido Union SD
Terri is a veteran teacher who still enjoys learning new ways to bring excitement to her students. She has been a classroom teacher for 21 years, a technology coach and currently a resource teacher (non-SpEd) responsible for intervention and enrichment. In this position, she has the... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Oasis 3, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Leroy's Big Idea: Powered by WeVideo
Four innovative classroom lesson ideas will be shared live with the audience and a panel of experts. All the Leroy Finalists have already won $1000 for their ideas. The audience and Leroy Finkel panel will vote for one of the lessons shared that will get an additional $1000 for their idea and a free trip to ISTE this Summer. Join the fun and see four great classroom ideas! CUE's Cate Tolnai and WeVideo's Nathan Lang will host a fun "Shark Tank" style lesson sharing session that will determine which BIG IDEA gets more funding.

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avatar for Nathan Lang

Nathan Lang

Chief Education Officer, WeVideo
Dr. Nathan Lang is currently the Chief Education Officer for WeVideo. He works with K-12 leadership across the nation to assist schools with implementing creative solutions to shift instructional pedagogy in the classroom to meet the demands of an innovative workforce. Dr. Lang is... Read More →
avatar for Cate Tolnai

Cate Tolnai

Director, Strategy & Marketing, Krause Center for Innovation
Cate Tolnai supports educators and leaders as Director of Marketing & Strategy at the Krause Center for Innovation. She's dedicated to amplifying the programs, partnerships, and passions of the KCI community throughout the region and state as well as growing the impact of KCI in both... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Lighting Up Literature & Writing
Shine the light on student writing & literature with LED’s! This hands-on STEAM session will demonstrate how to bring light to student creations outside of the science classroom. Learn how to integrate literature and poetry with making. Create your own sample and do this lesson on Monday! No experience needed.
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avatar for Catherine Davis

Catherine Davis

Director of the Multimedia Learning Center and Lower School Technology, Westside Neighborhood School
Catherine has been a teacher across all grade levels. She holds a B. A and M.A, in History, a Social Science Credential, as well, as an MA in Learning Technology. She has earned certification for IMRA She holds a Leading Edge Certification in Blended and Online Learning. She thought... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Micro-Disrupting Professional Learning Through Micro-Credentials
Why can’t classroom innovations like competency-based assessments, personalization, and virtual learning be applied to professional development? Digital Promise and Future Ready Schools are exploring how micro-credentials offer nimble, responsive and learner-driven professional learning. Explore how educational leaders are using micro-credentials to reimagine professional learning for teachers, librarians, and administrators.

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avatar for Mark Ray

Mark Ray

Librarian Advisor, Vancouver Public Schools
Mark Ray was Director of Innovation and Library Services for Vancouver Public Schools and Future Ready Librarians Lead with the Alliance for Excellent Education. Named 2012 Washington Teacher of the Year and a 2015 NSBA "20 to Watch,” he is currently reading, writing, exploring... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Paper Prototyping Bootcamp for STEAM-Powered Learning
From kindergarten to high school, discover how schools, libraries, and programs around the country have used Fab@School Maker Studio to create practical, affordable makerspaces using paper, cardstock, and inexpensive digital fabricators. This session provides hands-on opportunities for getting comfortable with easy, paper-based digital design and fabrication software tools. Participants experience the benefits of rapid paper prototyping, which allows for quick cycles of testing and iterative design enhancements - especially helpful within limited class periods. Explore research-based best practices, appropriate to get all students (PreK-12) designing and creating.
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avatar for Andrea Calvin

Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Personalized 1:1 Coaching Model across the District
Personalizing professional learning for educators takes talented coaches, a strong system, and a well-constructed framework. This session will show alignments between coaching cycles, student-centered learning, standards evaluation and development of a reflection process that changes instruction in the classroom.

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avatar for Randy Kolset

Randy Kolset

na, Orange Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Personalizing Education with PS Learning
Discover how PS Learning's ease of use and flexibility provides teachers, students and school leadership with the tools they need to achieve even greater success with personalized learning.

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PowerSchool

PowerSchool
PowerSchool is the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to power the education ecosystem with unified technology that helps educators and students realize their full potential, in their way. PowerSchool connects students, teachers... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Problem-Based Learning in ACTION
Problem-based learning allows students to have the opportunity to gain knowledge about current global issues, acquire twenty-first century skills, participate in an inquiry based learning experience, and become an active participant in our global community. By attending this session, participants will learn how to begin this process in their own kindergarten through twelfth grade classrooms, while using G Suite for Education, other innovative apps and online resources.
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avatar for Jacquie Robinson

Jacquie Robinson

Jacquie Robinson, Instructional Coach in the Rowland Unified School DistrictJacquie has developed and facilitated various workshops and professional development opportunities to multiple school districts around the topic of Problem Based Learning and taking ACTION within the global... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Read Naturally's One Minute Reader App for the Apple iPad or Books/CDs
Learn how Read Naturally’s One Minute Reader program can extend reading practice at home or provide independent, differentiated reading in the classroom to improve fluency, support vocabulary, and promote comprehension.

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Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite E, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Robots and Screen-Free Coding for Your Youngest Learners — Come Play With KIBO!
Come play with the KIBO robot! Get hands-on time with this screen-free coding and robotics kit for ages 4-7, while you hear about ideas for integrating activities with existing curriculum.

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avatar for Jason Innes

Jason Innes

Manager of Training and Curriculum Development, KinderLab Robotics
Jason Innes is the Manager of Training and Curriculum Development for KinderLab Robotics, where he creates curriculum and leads professional development for KIBO, a screen-free STEAM robotics platform for early childhood education. Through KinderLab's professional development workshops... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

Rockin’ and Rollin’ with Free Tools from Discovery Education
When was the last time you paused before logging into Discovery Education? If you have, you've probably noticed that the homepage is a portal granting access to a slew of FREE content, curriculum and challenges for parents, students, and educators. Join us as we riff through some of the most sought-after gems organized just for you in the categories of STEM, College and Career Readiness, Health and Wellness, and more. From webinars and virtual field trips to lesson plans and virtual interactives, there's sure to be something here for you to use and share.

Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Screencast your mini-lesson with Screencastify, Classroom and Forms!
Not sure how to get started with blended learning? Screencasting mini-lessons during balanced literacy or other content will free you up to conference with students AND will support your ELLs. In this hands-on session, you'll create a screencast, post it to Classroom, add a check for comprehension using Forms.
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avatar for Steve Kesel

Steve Kesel

Digital Learning Program Administrator, SFUSD
Steve Kesel is passionate about helping students and teachers use technology to enhance learning. He began helping his second graders use tech in the classroom in the '90s. Later, he spent five years as Pacifica School District's Access, Equity, and Innovation Specialist, helping... Read More →
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Christy Novack

Access, Equity & Innovation Specialist, Pacifica School District
Christy has been a public school educator for 16 years. Previously, she trained teachers on how to integrate and use technology tools at San Francisco State University. She also created and taught several blended learning technology elective courses for 6-8th graders. She currently... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Special Educators! Tech Can Engage Students and Save YOU Hours Per Week!
Special educators have a lot on our plates: we not only support our students with their educational and emotional needs (the most important part of our work!), but we’re often buried under a mountain of paperwork. Learn how to clear that plate so you can focus on your students!
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Jim Cartnal

Lead Instructional Specialist, La Canada Unified School District
avatar for Lauren Ciulla

Lauren Ciulla

Resource Specialist, LCUSD
HI! This is my 13th year in the WONDERFUL world of Special Education. I have such an incredible passion for my students and the way that they learn. I taught for the Burbank Unified School District for 6 years as an SDC classroom teacher and have now been with La Canada for the past... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

STEAM to the Rescue - Primary Edition
Integrating STEAM in a primary class can be daunting, but once you get started, you’ll wonder what took you so long. In this presentation, you’ll have hands-on experience with a number of primary-tested challenges.
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avatar for Helen Kamali

Helen Kamali

Teacher, Union School District
My name is Helen Kamali and I teach Kindergarten. I initially thought using tech meant taking attendance of my students and then something happened. I transformed my class into an amazing STEAM/Edteach environment. Now my students do maker spaces, Mega Centers, coding, making and... Read More →
avatar for Jackie Knudson

Jackie Knudson

Teacher, Union School District
Growth mindset kindergarten teacher in Union School District, who has taught primary grades for the last nine years. I have a passion for STEAM and making learning exciting for students by offering a variety of experiences for them. Besides being in the classroom, I love leading professional... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

2:00pm PDT

The Stories that Numbers Tell: Data Visualization in the Classroom
Learn how to use data visualization tools to provide meaningful opportunities for your students to engage in collecting and analyzing data sets to share stories with a larger audience of peers and adults. (Beginner/Intermediate)

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avatar for Rachel Roberson

Rachel Roberson

Program Manager - Humanities Professional Learning, KQED
Rachel Roberson, KQED’s program manager for humanities professional learning, is an experienced educator with more than 14 years as a classroom teacher and teacher leader. She leads KQED’s synchronous professional learning strategy and content. She is also an instructor and course... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Oasis 2, Hilton Hotel

2:00pm PDT

UDL and Seesaw - Voice and Choice for Student Learning
In this hands-on session we will experience Universal Design for Learning using the creative choices that are available on Seesaw. We will explore UDL lesson design with the margins in mind and will show how Seesaw can empower students to express their understanding in multiple ways.
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Katie Gault

Coordinator of Data & Assessment, Sanger Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

2:00pm PDT

Warming Up to CGI – Digital Math Warm-Ups that Build Number Sense
Come learn ways to grow powerful mathematicians with this interactive exploration of number sense building warm-up activities. Whether you are new to Cognitively Guided Instruction or you’ve been practicing for years, you’ll walk away with engaging and powerful ideas and digital tools that you can use in your classroom tomorrow.

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avatar for Dawn Deines

Dawn Deines

Connect Coach
Dawn in a TOSA, currently working as an instructional coach at four elementary sites in Tustin USD.


Friday March 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Pueblo AB, Renaissance Hotel
  Sessions, 08 - Concurrent Session

3:30pm PDT

Burst the Bubble: Digitized PLCs for ALL Students (not just “bubble kids”)
Students are more than a number. Look at “data” differently, to meet needs of ALL students, celebrating variability and choice. Reinvigorate your PLCs to meet future ready learning demands.
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avatar for Katherine Goyette

Katherine Goyette

Educational Technology and Integrated Studies Consultant, Tulare County Office of Education
Katherine Goyette is an Educational Consultant for Technology & Integrated Studies for Tulare County Office of Education. Katherine holds professional learning sessions for teachers, coaches, and administrators regarding pedagogically sound EdTech integration in the classroom, computer... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Create Your Own ELD Adventure
Where are you in your journey of implementing the California ELD standards and supporting the English learners in your classroom, school, or district? Come create your own ELD adventure and make language instruction more meaningful and engaging for your students.
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avatar for Theresa Blanchard

Theresa Blanchard

District Instructional Specialist, Sanger Unified School District
Wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. Aunt. Friend. Teacher. Coach. Student. Lifelong Learner. Follow me on Twitter @CarteBlanchard


Friday March 16, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

3:30pm PDT

Ditch That Paper! Digitizing Your Interactive Notebook in the Elementary Classroom
Goodbye paper! Hello Google Apps! Come Learn how you can digitize inquiry-based lessons and increase creativity and engagement across the curriculum with digital interactive notebooks.
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avatar for Claudette Pantney

Claudette Pantney

Teacher, Pomona Unified School District
I am an Instructional Coach TOA in the Pomona Unified School District. I have taught various grade levels for 18 years. I work with K-6 teachers on integrating technology across the curriculum, CGI Math and Writer's Workshop. I am a lifelong learner and very passionate about integrating... Read More →
avatar for Anita Thompson

Anita Thompson

Teacher, Clark County School District
I am a first grade facilitator in Las Vegas, NV. I have been an educator for eight years for various grade levels and have a passion for integrating technology across the curriculum. I am a Google Certified Educator and an Apple Teacher. I currently serve on the Board of Directors... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

Learning Analytics from Online Learning Management Systems
Instructors can see how the statistics information available in BeachBoard can help to know more about student engagement and learning in their classes.

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avatar for Lesley Farmer

Lesley Farmer

Professor, California State University
Dr. Farmer, CSU Long Beach Professor, coordinates its Teacher Librarianship program, and manages CSU's ICT Literacy Project. She chairs CSLA's CSI and the Research Committee. She has over 30 published books, 100s of articles and book chapters.


Friday March 16, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel
  Sessions

3:30pm PDT

M.E.A.T Well Done: Mathematics, Engagement, Assessment, and Technology.
Fire up your 1:1 laptops and spice up learning in the math classroom. Come see how free, easy to use, digital tools like Zoom, G-Suite and Desmos can boost student engagement while making assessing understanding easier! M.E.A.T. well done will leave students and teachers wanting seconds!
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avatar for Brittney Green

Brittney Green

Algebra 1 & 2, Calabasas High School
Hi everyone, this will be my first year presenting. I moved to California two years ago and I've been teaching Algebra 1 and 2 at Calabasas high school. I love using technology in my classroom and want to share with you all my fun and amazing ways that will make your teaching life... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

3:30pm PDT

The Multimedia Response: Arguing From Evidence in an Online World
Every day, students consume and produce information in a diverse range of media formats. Learn about simple techniques and free digital tools to help your students effectively communicate their message, respond to online claims and argue from evidence.

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avatar for Andrea Aust

Andrea Aust

Senior Manager, Science Education, KQED
I love working with educators to bring media and technology into classrooms in fun and exciting ways for students. I taught environmental science and marine biology for 10 years before landing at KQED. Ask me about KQED Teach and KQED Learn!
avatar for Rachel Roberson

Rachel Roberson

Program Manager - Humanities Professional Learning, KQED
Rachel Roberson, KQED’s program manager for humanities professional learning, is an experienced educator with more than 14 years as a classroom teacher and teacher leader. She leads KQED’s synchronous professional learning strategy and content. She is also an instructor and course... Read More →


Friday March 16, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel
  Sessions

3:30pm PDT

Thread, Baby Thread! Threading together CCSS, NGSS and the Engineering Design Process
This session chronicles our journey for building an innovative and meaningful Makerspace by synthesizing our conceptual knowledge of CCSS and NGSS standards aligned with the Engineering Design Plan. Come for inspiration! Discover YOUR vision! Imagine what you can create at your school site.
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avatar for Kathi Denny

Kathi Denny

Instructional Coach, Tustin Unified School District


Friday March 16, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Smoketree F, Palm Springs Convention Center
 
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9:00am PDT

11 Ways to Add Media Literacy Mojo To Your Classroom
Do your students recognize the role media play in their lives? Come learn how to add media literacy mojo to your classroom regardless of subject or grade in this fun and fast-paced session. Your students need this 21st Century Survival Skill!
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avatar for Julie Smith

Julie Smith

Author, Webster University
On Faculty at Webster University in St Louis for 22 yearsAuthor of "Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save our Plugged-In World"Author of "Wake 'Em Up! Supercharging Student Engagement in the College Classroom"Interviewed by the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

20 Apps to Enhance the Writing Process
This session introduces 20 apps, shows best practices, and how they enhance each step of the writing process. Ideas and student examples for curriculum integration addressing various grade levels will be shown. Through this workshop participants will gain knowledge of apps that can be implemented into their classroom immediately. .
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avatar for Heather Lyn

Heather Lyn

English Teacher and TOSA, El Roble Intermediate
Heather Lyn is a 17 year classroom teacher and curriculum TOSA. She has Apple Teacher with Swift Playgrounds Recognition and is a Google Certified Educator. The last six years she has been teaching in a 1:1 iPad classroom and coaching other staff. For the last 13 years she has been... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree F, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

A Non-Geographer’s Journey into the World of Google Geo Tools
In a world of increasing connectedness, ELA and ELD students and teachers can and should learn to wield tools usually reserved for geographers and scientists. Join one English teacher’s Hero’s Journey into the Special World of Google’s Geo Tools to support English literature and language learning in a secondary classroom.
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avatar for Teresa Ozoa

Teresa Ozoa

University HS English Teacher, Irvine Unified SD
Teacher of British Lit, rhetoric and writing, 2015 UHS Teacher of the Year, CUE Lead Learner, Google Certified Innovator and Educator Level 2, UCI Writing Project Teacher/Consultant, lapsed lawyer, wife, mother, singer, surfer, knitter, reader, writer, scifi geek and cosplayer... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Blended Learning in the ELD Classroom
Ever struggled with how to use your ELD time? In this session we'll look at how a blended learning format could help you structure your ELD and leverage your time and technology available to you.
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avatar for Jay Sorensen

Jay Sorensen

Ed Tech Coordinator, Oxnard Union High School District
I am the Ed Tech Coordinator for Oxnard Union High School District. I provide training and manage the gamified PD Oxnard Union Express. I moderate the #VCHSchat, co-founded #Skoolcade, and am an organizer for both #EdCampRio & #EdCamp612. I am also the President of Gold Coast CUE.Certifications... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Build Mathematical Mindsets
Learn how to utilize technology and a growth mindset to create a culture at your school that empowers young mathematicians!

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avatar for Kristy Andre

Kristy Andre

Connect Coach, Tustin Unified School District
Join @LaurenMStein , @lainierowell and I for "EVOLVING LEARNER" on Friday at 2:00 in Primrose A -and- @LaurenMStein and I for "BUILDING MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS" on Saturday at 9:00 in Renaissance- Sierra!
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Lauren Steinmann

Elementary Principal, Tustin Unified School District
Join @KristyAndre2 and I for "BUILDING MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS- Elevating with Workshop Tools" on Friday at 10:00 in Primrose C!@LaurenMStein Elementary Principal in Tustin Unified School District


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Choosing the Right Learning Options for Certification
This session will focus on successful certification. With a learn, practice, certify model, educators will see the options out there to provide higher certification rates. Learn how educators are developing a system to drive performance and meet goals, while improving their schools score. From online systems to textbooks, this session will walk you through a new way to teach and provide the skills needed to certify. Programs include Microsoft Office, Adobe, Autodesk, Quickbooks, Ic3, and Entrepreneur Small business.

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Lori Monson

NOAM Sale Manager, Certiport, a Pearson VUE business


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite E, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Code Across the Curriculum with Young Students
Are you wondering what all the craze is with coding in K-2? Come find out how you can incorporate fun coding experiences in your classroom that align to your lessons. If you and your school site are limited in funds, no need to worry. You don’t need fancy and pricey gadgets for coding experiences. Don’t think twice! Join us, and see how you can bring coding to life in your primary classroom.
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avatar for Nancy Delgadillo

Nancy Delgadillo

Instructional Coach, Rowland Unified School District


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Cultivating Critical Thinkers with Learn to Code
Coding is essential for students to thrive in a future driven by technology.
When you teach coding, you also teach critical thinking and problem-solving
skills. Learn from Apple Distinguished Educators who use the free Swift
Playgrounds app and Learn to Code lessons in their middle and high school
classes.

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Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 09 - Concurrent Session

9:00am PDT

Cybersecurity and Online Safety in K12 Education
Learn about the range of potential Cybersecurity threats facing k12 schools. Improve strategies dependent on technology and keep staff and student data safe. Presenters will provide an overview of the Cybersecurity Framework that has been implemented and review the K12 Cybersecurity map.

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avatar for Sally Savona

Sally Savona

Division Director, Technology & Learning Resources, Stanislaus County Office of Education


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Developing Student Technology Literacy Skills
Technology is rapidly changing, and students have been exposed to technology their entire life. High school students have never lived in a world without Google, and middle school students have never lived without social media. Even though students are exposed to these tools however, it does not mean that they necessarily have the academic abilities to leverage these resources for their education. Learn how to develop a technology literacy plan that prepares students for the 21st Century.

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avatar for Patrick Beal

Patrick Beal

Math Teacher, Coachella Valley High School
I have been teaching math and educational technology in Coachella Valley Unified School District for 11 years. I am passionate about mathematics, connecting with students, sharing strategies for teaching and learning, and applying technology for learning.
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Esmeralda Chavez

Teacher, Coachella Valley USD
avatar for Edward Simoneau

Edward Simoneau

Ed Tech Coordinator, Coachella Valley Unified School District
As a teacher, Edward Simoneau used Minecraft to have students redesign their school. Edward then used his passion to serve within Coachella Valley USD as Ed Tech Coordinator. Edward has a major role in the district's management of over 18,000 student iPads. In addition to device deployment... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Digital Differentiation
In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to build digital task cards to support all students in your classroom.   A digital task card enables you to differentiate for your students in a blended learning environment. To learn well, all students need to be appropriately challenged, experience success, and learn independence.  Come build digital task cards that are ready to use as soon as you enter your classroom Monday morning.

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avatar for Jennifer Morris

Jennifer Morris

Principal, Foothill Knolls STEM Academy of Innovation
My passion is my work in education. As a school leader, I empower all students by opening windows and doors through meaningful Project Based Learning. Studying neuroscience research and how it applies to 21st-century learning drives my work. I believe students need to design and create... Read More →



Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Digital Reading Comprehension is Different
Digital reading is different. In order for our students to read electronic text deeply, we need to take a more active role in directing the development of new reading comprehension strategies. Learn how digital text makes reading more accessible, supports content knowledge, gathers student data and provides effective feedback.

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avatar for Diane Darrow

Diane Darrow

Teacher, Palo Alto Unified School District
Diane Darrow is a Technology Integration Specialist who speaks and writes about how meaningful use of technology deepens the learning experience for students. Her teaching career spans 25 years and extends from pre-school, to University level instruction. She designs curriculum experiences... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite A, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Ditch That Copier: Appsmash Your Way Towards Paperless
Learn to Ditch That Copier to improve teacher efficiency, save time for more innovative lesson design and build student digital notetaking skills.
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avatar for Adam Juarez

Adam Juarez

Technology Integration Coach, Culter-Orosi Joint Unified
Adam Juarez is a 6-12 Technology Integration Coach for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. He leads teachers in implementing tech into their lessons through one-on-one coaching, demo lessons and professional development.  In addition, he is a Google Certified Trainer and... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Drive Learners to the Intersection of Reading, Writing, & Discussion
Supported by research, participants will learn how to integrate reading, writing, and discussion using digital literacy tools when driving student learning through text. This is a hands-on session where we use GoFormative, Actively Learn, and Google Docs to show how technology can deepen students’ understanding and engagement while close reading.
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avatar for Kate Baker

Kate Baker

9th & 12th grade English Teacher, Southern Regional High School
Kate Baker, a 9th & 12th grade English teacher at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, NJ, is ​a contributing ​author of Flipping 2.​0​: Practical Strategies for Flipping Your Classroom. With 16 years experience & 4 years flipped, Kate is adept at integrating technology... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Elementary Makerspaces: Why and How (In that order)
Makerspaces are the hot thing in education. But why even have one? The learning goal is the key. Do you need a space? Or even a budget?

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avatar for Mark Loundy

Mark Loundy

Instructional Technology Specialist, Cupertino Union School District
Mark Loundy is a former journalist, photographer and social media pioneer. As an online community manager at GeoCities at the turn of the century, he helped build the foundations of what we now call social media. He brings all of those skills to education as an innovative instructional... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Fostering 21st Century skills-4C's (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical-thinking & Communication) through Coding
Session will introduce educators to the Scratch & App Lab Coding platform and how it can be blended across curriculum to foster Creativity, Collaboration, Critical-thinking & Communication. Student presenters will lead the audience in a hands-on session in creating a coding project. Leave the session as an empowered App developer.

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avatar for Deepika Srivastava

Deepika Srivastava

Professional Development Specialist, Moreno Valley Unified School District
Her students call her, “Ms. Never Give Up”, her peers call her a “Go-Getter” and her supervisors call her a “Tireless Worker”. Teaching and learning are her passion. She started her career as a Physics teacher in India and then as a Math teacher in Moreno Valley Unified... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Google Apps for Littles Tidbits
Founder of #GAfE4Littles, Christine Pinto, spills the beans on tips and activity ideas for integrating Google Apps in the primary classroom.
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avatar for Christine Pinto

Christine Pinto

Teacher, Arcadia Unified School District
Christine Pinto is a kindergarten teacher in southern California. She completed her M.Ed. from the University of La Verne. Christine is the founder of #GAfE4Littles and co-author of the book Google Apps for Littles: Believe They Can. In 2018 Christine blended #GAfE4Littles with #InnovatingPlay... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Google Classroom Tips and Tricks - Part 1
Do you want to do more with Google Classroom? Join Alice Keeler for a fun and fast-paced session full of amazing tips, tricks, and hacks to take your Classroom use to the next level. Once Alice gets started, you won't want her to stop! Don't miss this inspiring session!

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avatar for Alice Keeler

Alice Keeler

Teacher, AliceKeeler
I am a collaborator. Technology should exist to make our lives more efficient and better, it should not be a brick. Spreadsheets and data are not something to be afraid of, they are tools of awesomeness.


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Great Inspectations: Creating a Classroom Tech-Ecology of Focus and Feedback
Learn how one teacher uses G-Suite, Oncore and Revision Assistant to create a dynamic, evidence-rich blended learning environment that leverages goal-setting and feedback to drive student learning. Leave with practical ideas about how to use tech tools to create meaningful, high-impact interventions for your students.
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avatar for SCOTT ROSENKRANZ

SCOTT ROSENKRANZ

Teacher/CEO, Fullerton Joint UHSD/Oncore
I'm all about creating tools that make MIGHTY TEACHERS, FOCUSED CLASSROOMS and EMPOWERED LEARNERS.


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Guide to Infographics
Are you tired of grading essays and multiple choice tests? Infographics allow you to tap into your students’ creativity while they demonstrate learning. The combination of graphics, photos, charts, icons and text allows for flexibility across the curriculum, and gives students practice with digital design. Bright, colorful, informative, and fun - you and your students will love infographics.

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avatar for Michael Coyle

Michael Coyle

ELA Teacher - Tech Coordinator, Santiago High School
avatar for Lampa Nguyen

Lampa Nguyen

TOSA, Garden Grove Unified School District
GGUSD Technology TOSA
avatar for Hue-An Wren

Hue-An Wren

Tosa, Ggusd
Hue-An Wren is a TOSA in the K-12 Office of Instructional Technology at Garden Grove Unified School District, CA. Prior to that, she was an elementary teacher for 12 years where she has been able to implement technology with students as young as kindergarten. She has accreditation... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Oasis 2, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

How to Boost Student Engagement by Implementing Digital Storytelling with Tools by Peter H. Reynolds
This session will show powerful examples of how schools across the globe have implemented digital storytelling strategies using animation and publishing programs to engage students in deeper exploration of content. The programs highlighted will be easy to use and based upon award-winning Author/Illustrator Peter H Reynolds' inspiration for both students and teachers alike in the power to tell a story. Get-hands on with Animation-ish and watch your stories come alive.
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avatar for Andrea Calvin

Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Innovative Engagement for ELLs
It's time to start thinking outside the box when it comes to engaging our English Language Learners! Learn how some familiar tech-based tools can create powerful opportunities for engagement, relationship building, and student voice for an often underserved population of our students.

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Nicole Beardsley

Equity TOSA, Campbell Union School District
Hello! I am an Equity TOSA at Monroe Middle School in Campbell Union School District (San Jose area). I am passionate about helping teachers who want to grow their instructional practices and rethink the way we teach in order to do what's best for kids. I am a Google Certified Educator... Read More →
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Katie Herr

5th Grade Teacher, Campbell Union School District


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Pueblo AB, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Learn how Aeries Financials™, powered by Edbacker, is an easy and fast way to create fundraising campaigns for classrooms and schools
The Aeries Financials™ platform offers districts and schools a trusted, proven transaction system that securely accepts PayPal, debit cards, and major credit cards. Through fun and unique fundraising campaigns, parents can pay fees hassle- and worry-free, and districts don't have to worry about payment methods they have no oversight or control over. Aeries Financials™ provides an effortless way to offer online payment options through the Aeries parent and student portals - integrated and ready to go.


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Lights, Camera, Take Action!
National Magnet Teacher of the Year Matthew Waynee showcases a rigorous PBL unit that incorporates grantwriting, parent/community outreach, filmmaking, and professional mentors. Empower your students to make socially-conscious documentaries that highlight local non-profits, which in turn helps improve their neighborhoods. This enriching PBL makes students better filmmakers and community citizens.

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Matthew Waynee

Cinematic Arts Instructor / Chair, LAUSD / USC Media Arts & Engineering Magnet
A produced screenwriter and teacher with over 20 years experience, Matthew Waynee currently works in Los Angeles at LAUSD / USC Media Arts & Engineering Magnet, where he helped build its Cinematic Arts Department from the ground up. He has been awarded over $920,000 in grants, written... Read More →



Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Oasis 3, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Personalize Desmos Card Sorts with Google Drawings
The Desmos card sort feature is a great platform to spark academic conversation while processing information. Google Drawings activates one’s sense of creativity. Combine these two technologies to create cognitively interesting card sorts.
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Jennifer Vadnais

Instructional Technology Coach, Redlands USD
Instructional Technology Coach, Redlands USDDesmos FellowDesmos Certified PresenterGoogle Educator - Level 1


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Personalizing Learning with the OneNote Class Notebook 
Using the OneNote Class Notebook, you can make every learning experience personal. Learn how you can set up areas for group collaboration activities that encourage peer support and interaction. Then, scaffold individual learning with student notebooks viewable only by the teacher and the student. Track goals, manage student progress, and provide support, feedback, and encouragement from one simplified location. Let OneNote help you personalize your classroom experience.

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Daphne Willaims

Microsoft Learning Consultant, Microsoft


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

PowToon and Adobe Spark! the Way to Language Acquisition
PowToon and Adobe Spark are free online tools allowing teachers to promote the 4Cs and language acquisition with students. Teachers will learn how to incorporate these programs as engaging tools for project-based language learning and practice, and get students to think, talk, collaborate, and create! Only basic technology skills needed.
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Stephanie Campbell

Ed Tech Online Masters Faculty, CSU Fullerton
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Jorge Velastegui

Social Science Teacher, Garden Grove Unified School District
Dr. Jorge Velastegui has over 20 years experience in public education. He has worked as an elementary school teacher, elementary school principal, and is currently a high school Social Science teacher in the Garden Grove Unified School District. Dr. Velastegui is also an adjunct... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree AB, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Setting Up a Brain-Friendly, Beautiful Classroom
Are you looking for easy and creative ideas for your best classroom ever? Erin Klein shares creative ways you can organize your classroom and create unique spaces, all in the service of helping children learn. Erin demonstrates ways to enhance current instructional practices and increase active engagement, while differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Erin explains the fundamental elements of creating space that is developmentally appropriate for today’s learners.

Erin discusses how to begin the process of rethinking your re-design, shares easy and manageable tips to get started, and shows several examples of thoughtfully-designed learning environments. Attendees learn how to get started with setting your room up for success, simple tricks to make a big impact, and affordable ways to set up a brain-friendly space.

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Erin Klein

Teacher, Author, Presenter, KLEINspiration.com
Erin Klein is an award winning educator, national keynote speaker, author, and mother who has been twice selected to serve on the Scholastic, Inc. Top Teaching Team based in New York. Her recent publication, Amazing Grades, was a collaboration with experts from 13 countries around... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

Starving For Effective Coaching Strategies That Will Leave Your Teachers Feeling Full?
Come whet your appetite with a menu full of delicious coaching options. You will feast on a four course meal full of coaching strategies which will leave your teachers feeling full of support and empowerment.
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Jennifer Rolf

Curriculum Resource Teacher, Santee School District


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Teaching Tough Topics with Tech: Slavery
Mount Vernon has innovative, free tools for teaching the power of George Washington’s eighteenth-century world. This interactive session highlights the resources available on their website to build lesson plans with an emphasis on teaching about slavery.
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Robin Pulido

Teacher, St. Rose of Lima School
I've been teaching since 1975, experiencing many changes in education, and have taught grades K-12. I am currently teaching grades K-8 computers, gr. 8 US history, and coaching the gr. 6-8 Academic Decathlon team. I love theatre, music, reading, travel, watching some sports, and learning... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Turn Life Changing Interviews Into Digital Narratives & Comics With Project Based Learning
Students interview a day worker in Spanish, and using free resources, create a professional, 100% student written and edited publication that can be sold online. Students work individually, in groups, and as a class to write and share these narratives. Learn all steps and tools needed to start tomorrow.
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Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

9:00am PDT

Turning the Outdoor Classroom into a Hands-on STEM Lesson
Your school campus is an outdoor classroom! Learn how you can use the PocketLab, Ward Science Data Hub, and other fun and easy technology tools to turn the outdoors into a classroom. The (Orange County Department of Education) OCDE STEM team and Inside the Outdoors (ITO) turn the playground into a lab!

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Omar Shepherd

Curriculum Specialist, STEM - Computer Science/Career Education, Orange County Department of Education
Omar Shepherd is a Curriculum Specialist in STEM and Career Education with the Orange County Department of Education. A primary focus of his work is increasing equity and access for all students to engage in computer science. Omar serves as an ambassador for Girls Who Code (GWC... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

9:00am PDT

Unleashing Your Creative Genius with iPad
Join Apple on a creative journey with powerful creation apps on iPad.
Unlock your iPad, launch Clips, create a video, jam out a soundtrack
with GarageBand, and conjure the magic of Keynote to bring it all
together.

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Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 09 - Concurrent Session

9:00am PDT

Using OneNote to Escape the Classroom
In this session, we will show attendees how to use OneNote to build an Escape the Classroom notebook to engage students in their curriculum and have students begging for more! Attendees will learn how to embedded videos, password protect pages, and even experience an Escape Room with OneNote!

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Andrea Tolley

Microsoft Imagine Academy, Greeneville Middle School
I get middle school students certified in Microsoft products. I am a #MIEExpert and #MinecraftGlobalMentor. I love the makerspace in my room and giving students a voice and choice. I am also a Flipgrid Ambassador, ClassDojo Ambassador, and GoNoodle Ambassador. I also enjoy using Skype... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

9:00am PDT

What's Next in Wi-Fi
Delivering a quality Wi-Fi experience can often seem like a complex, ongoing journey through changing WLAN standards and emerging technologies – stopping off not only at speed, but taking in capacity, security, privacy, and the need for visibility on the way. So what is the correct path, and where does it start today?

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Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

3 Strategies to Transform Your District Now
This session will address how to create momentum toward transformational change at the district level. We’ll explore in-depth three strategies that you’ll be able to begin implementing immediately.

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Devin Vodicka

Chief Impact Officer, AltSchool


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

6 Steps for building a collaborative classroom with Microsoft Teams
Are you looking for a customized experience where you can easily manage your daily workflow all in one place? Then join Microsoft Educators to learn how Office 365 tools like Microsoft Teams can help you facilitate content creation, collaborative classrooms, and personalized learning in a digital hub experience.



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Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Audio App-titude: Enhancing Learning with Audio
Is music just for music class? Is sound something you hear, but never write about? Incorporating a multi-sensory experience is instrumental to designing a more differentiated learning environment. This session will highlight a few audio apps and tools that can bring a new level of engagement to the (non-music) classroom.
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Emily Hendricks

Technology Support Specialist/Sound Arts Teacher, Hillbrook School
Empowerment is key with new technology! I strive to help students and teachers feel confident when using cool tools and workflows. Composing and teaching digital music is also a main jam of mine. #rockitout Link to Presentation: bit.ly/audioapptitude
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Christy Novack

Access, Equity & Innovation Specialist, Pacifica School District
Christy has been a public school educator for 16 years. Previously, she trained teachers on how to integrate and use technology tools at San Francisco State University. She also created and taught several blended learning technology elective courses for 6-8th graders. She currently... Read More →



Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree F, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Be A Tree Hugger - Go Paperless With NGSS Assessments
Use real-time data to inform intervention decisions when science students are struggling. We’ll share blended learning strategies and online tools, such as Edulastic and pHet, that our Title 1 school implements to boost performance on formative and summative assessments.

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Susan Lehr

Clovis Unified, Clovis Unified
I've been in education for 25 years. My most recent job is TOSA technology and loving it! Our students learn differently today and I believe teachers are more facilitators rather than the holder of the knowledge. Using technology is just one way to make learning more meaningful to... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite A, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

CG-I Love Math
Redefine your math instruction by using technology! Learn how to build a student-centered, engaging, and positive mathematics classroom that incorporates 21st century skills. Find out WHY and HOW you can support your learners in becoming mathematicians.
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Kirstin Greig

Teacher, Capistrano Unified School District
Kirstin Greig is a 4th grade teacher and has presented at regional and national conferences, including CUE, OCCUE, SDCUE, and at UC Irvine. She is the 2018 CUE Outstanding Emerging Teacher of the Year, a Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Educator Level 2, mentor teacher... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

CODE - Fearful of This Four Letter Word?
Do you want to teach CODE but have no experience, don't know where or how to start? Then this session is for you! Come and learn about the easy and exciting way to introduce and teach computer coding to K-12 students utilizing the free tools from CODE.org and Google CS-First.

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Jennifer Park

Assistive Technology Coordinator, North Orange County SELPA
With over 15 years of experience in Assistive Technology, I am passionate about finding the right tools to assist special needs students to access the curriculum and communicate in the school environment. I am also passionate about bringing AR, VR, and MR tools to enhance the curriculum... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Design Thinking: Making Standards Come Alive
In the empowering world of the Design Thinking process, students collaborate, build a sense of community, and inspire each other. Attendees will be introduced to the Design Thinking process, use it to address an environmental issue creating prototype designs, and sharing with all of the attendees. The facilitator will break the attendees into groups and assist them in the Design Thinking process. This session will offer ideas and resources to use in your class immediately.
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Brenda Dizon-Harris

Teacher, Perris Union High School District
As a child, many teachers filled me with the inspiration to teach. Filled with that inspiration, I attended the University of California, Riverside; I focused on an Education degree, and then received my teaching credential at Chapman University. UCR and CU provided me with enough... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Embracing Mobile Leadership
Ever find yourself swimming in a pile of post-it notes, calendar invites, and too many shared Google Docs?! Ahhhh! Me too! The amount of information thrown at us as leaders, combined with the amount of info we push out to others is overwhelming to say the least! Come spend some time thinking about your workflow and syncing your calendar, docs, to do lists, etc. in order to save time, and be more efficient and effective as a leader through mobile leadership. The benefit: less time in your office and more time with students supporting teaching and learning.
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Amy Fadeji

Principal, Penngrove Elementary
Amy Fadeji is the principal of Penngrove Elementary in Petaluma, California. In her seventh year as principal, she continues to find herself reaching out to educators across the country to build a growing network of innovative and inspiring colleagues. After attending Cal Poly San... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Empower your Parents! Aeries Communications™ provides safe and collaborative communications within the Aeries SIS environment
This session will demonstrate how Aeries SIS’s new and innovative communication system, Aeries Communications™, provides a simple and easy tool for staff to communicate with colleagues, students, and parents. All communications are in a safe and collaborative environment with automatic translation and complete district oversight.

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avatar for Lisa Ceja

Lisa Ceja

EdTech Coach, AP Stats Teacher, & Ed Consulting CSC Co-Founder, Whittier Union High School District
I am a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, an Ed Tech Specialist and a High School Math Teacher with 25 years of experience in the classroom. I implement daily what I am most passionate about, G Suite for Education tools and Educational Technology. My passion for... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite G, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Engage Your Emerging Engineers with LinkBots and Coding
Experience how this junior high STEM program uses C-STEM and LinkBots to teach students coding, problem solving, and teamwork. Attendees will learn about this coding program that offers everything from easy block coding and simulations to text based coding of multiple robots working together to solve problems.
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Mark Bantle

Just some guy that teaches, Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose C, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Everyday Video Production: Making Video Less of a “Production”
You don’t need to be Spielberg to harness the power of video production for your students. Incorporating short video production in everyday lessons encourages the four C’s, builds language skills for English Learners, synthesizes new knowledge, and provides an authentic audience, not to mention engaging the learner.
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Terri Price

Site Based Resource Teacher, Oak Hill Elementary/Escondido Union SD
Terri is a veteran teacher who still enjoys learning new ways to bring excitement to her students. She has been a classroom teacher for 21 years, a technology coach and currently a resource teacher (non-SpEd) responsible for intervention and enrichment. In this position, she has the... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Oasis 3, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Five ways to recapture classroom time
Has your school gone 1:1 with Chromebooks or Windows devices? Learn five ways to keep students on-task while using technology with Netop Vision classroom management software.

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Netop Vision

Netop Vision is an affordable and easy-to-use solution for monitoring, directing and redirecting student behavior while using Chromebooks or Windows devices.


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite E, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Google Classroom Tips and Tricks - Part 2
Didn't get enough Classroom Tips and Tricks during Part 1? Join Alice for another session of awesomeness at Google Classroom Tips and Tricks Part 2!

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Alice Keeler

Teacher, AliceKeeler
I am a collaborator. Technology should exist to make our lives more efficient and better, it should not be a brick. Spreadsheets and data are not something to be afraid of, they are tools of awesomeness.


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree DE, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Google Slides: More Than a Presentation Tool
Forget presentations - Google Slides does more than you think! Make great looking newsletters? Showcase student learning? Quick and easy student journals? Choose your own adventure stories? Create an interactive study guide? The options are endless. Come explore the power and possibility of Google Slides.
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Cynthia Nixon

Educational Technology Coach, Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for 9 years, teaching both 5th and 3rd grades. She worked her way through college as a computer technician and brought her love of technology into the classroom. She is now serving her school as an Ed Tech Coach and enjoys empowering other... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

How to Develop Standards-Based OER Curriculum
Take a look at our journey of building OER (Open Educational Resources) collections to align with new standards. Discussion will include tools, suggestions, and pitfalls to avoid while curating OER resources with your team. Walk away with access to all the Science OER resources we have so far!

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Franz Ruiz

Digital Learning Coach-Science, Grossmont Union High School District
Family, Love, Nature, Good Food, Science, and Star Wars.


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree AB, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

How Will They Show What They Know?
Join the creator of (g)math and EquatIO in our exploration of tech tools to help students express and expand their learning experience across all content areas. With limited time, our session is not optimized for tablet users today.   Please bring your laptop or Chromebook and join in!

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avatar for John McGowan

John McGowan

EquatIO Product Manager, Texthelp
John is a certified Google Education Trainer and the creator of g(Math), which had over 13 million worldwide users before it retired in January 2018. A math teacher of over 15 years, he loved to adapt the fail-forward mentality and push the bounds of technology integration in the... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite F, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 10 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

Hyperdocs for Fostering a Culture of Cross Curricular Collaboration in Middle School
Explore one school’s journey for leveraging the power of hyperdocs to support cross curricular STEM collaboration & differentiation. This will be a session for promoting school culture around efficient unit planning. We will also evaluate resources for creating and remixing hyperdocs to support your school’s & student's needs.
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Allison Cataldo

Educational Technology Specialist, Hidden Valley Middle School (EUSD)


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Inspire the Writer in Every Student with the NaNoWriMo Challenge!
Take your students on a deep dive into narrative by challenging them to write their own novels. This common-core aligned, 4Cs-filled, student-centered project will inspire even reluctant writers while building digital literacy skills. Leave today with your own NaNoWriMo account, curriculum, and know-how to turn students (and you!) into novelists.
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avatar for Laura Bradley

Laura Bradley

Teacher, Kenilworth Junior High
Middle school ELA / digital design lab / broadcast media / PBL / NaNoWriMo / Google Certified Innovator / PBS Digital Innovator All-Star / Henry Ford Teacher Innovator / NBCT / M.A. Ed. Tech.


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Learn to Code with iPad
Coding is an essential skill that teaches problem-solving, develops teamwork,
and inspires creativity. Join Apple to learn how you can engage elementary and
middle school students in the world of coding on iPad with visual-based apps,
Swift Playgrounds, and Everyone Can Code resources designed for teachers.

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Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite C, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 10 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

Learn to use OneNote Class Notebook to make Digital Learning Come Alive!
Use Microsoft OneNote Class Notebook and Office 365 to deliver digital content, make lessons interactive, and differentiate. Learn to design sections, pages and lessons to deliver your curriculum digitally in a 1:1 blended environment. Bring your laptop or tablet and leave with a simple lesson to use tomorrow!

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avatar for Eric Sorenson, M.Ed

Eric Sorenson, M.Ed

GATE Trainer/Lead Teacher, Central School District
Eric has inspired young learners as a GATE instructor for over 20 years, teaching in a GATE Cluster model working with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. An MIE in delivering digital content, he presents at the CUE Conference, CAG, and on PD topics including Visible Learning, GATE... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree C, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Learning with iPad. It's Personal!
Learning is personal for students. How can we make it more accessible for all
learners? Powerful assistive features are built into iPad to complement your
vision, hearing, motor skills, and literacy. Learn from Apple Distinguished
Educators as they guide you through hands-on activities to enable
individualized learning opportunities for students.

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avatar for Leticia Batista

Leticia Batista

Teacher/ Tech Mentor, Oxnard School District
Apple Distinguished Educator, LEC Certified, 2016-2017 CSTA Standards Revision Task Force Member, CUE Lead Learner, #CAEdchat Moderator, Bilingual @Kindercue Teacher, Doctoral Student #primarycoders #kindercue #kinderSAMR #kinderSTEAM
avatar for Diane Darrow

Diane Darrow

Teacher, Palo Alto Unified School District
Diane Darrow is a Technology Integration Specialist who speaks and writes about how meaningful use of technology deepens the learning experience for students. Her teaching career spans 25 years and extends from pre-school, to University level instruction. She designs curriculum experiences... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite D, Palm Springs Convention Center
  Sessions, 10 - Concurrent Session

10:30am PDT

Let Doctopus and Goobric Release You from the Bonds of Essay Grading
Doctopus and Goobric are add-ons for Google Sheets and Google Classroom, thus this topic is best suited for 1:1 Chromebook Classrooms, but can be adapted for other users. These tools can be mastered by all skill levels, though experienced google users would be most comfortable with these applications.
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Raul Contreras

Mr. Contreras is a teacher at Monache H.S.


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Making Math Personal With Design Thinking + Finance
We’ll try our hand at using the Urgent/Important Spending Matrix for practical math, then dig deeper with design thinking. Whether you’re an avid math enthusiast or simply curious about the potential of creative problem solving, you’ll discover new activities and instructional approaches that apply across grades and content areas.
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Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Tapestry, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Math Routines: Not Your Average Math Warm-Up
Let’s face it warm-ups are so 2000! Get with the routines...Math Routines! In this session, we will help you purposefully integrate technology into TK-5th grade math routines.
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avatar for Cheyenne Swenson

Cheyenne Swenson

Teacher, Downey Unified


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Oasis 2, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Meeting CIPA and Creating a Districtwide #DigCit Plan
Education Administrators will be able to connect during this session to understand resources available for supporting digital citizenship in their school environments. We’ll explore the laws, model policies, resources, and sample implementation plans for an effective schoolwide or districtwide Digital Citizenship Plan.
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avatar for Devery Rodgers

Devery Rodgers

Principal Consultant, Educate2Elevate
Devery Rodgers has been impacting education for nearly 20 years. Having taught at all levels of education, her goal is to promote a quality education for all students. Dr. Rodgers has spent the last 13 years as an education technologist (high school and college), and has also been... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

Modelling in Science and Math using Scratch
With the current emphasis on modelling and simulations in Common Core Math and the NGSS, Scratch provides a convenient, simple platform. Participants will program a simple model using Scratch and gain knowledge, experience, and inspiration to start themselves and their students on their way to creating their own models
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avatar for Kristen Messer

Kristen Messer

Tech Coordinator/Teacher, Manteca Unified School District
Kristen is an educator with over 25 years’ experience in primary grades and in high school. She is also the technology coordinator in Manteca Unified, a 1:1 district with nearly 24K students and 1200 teachers. Kristen is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, a Surface Master Trainer... Read More →
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Stephan Unterholzner

Stephan Unterholzner is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, a computer programming expert, and a science teacher at Sierra High School


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Moving Beyond the “Wow” Factor: Tapping into VR for Meaningful Learning
Not sure what the integration of virtual reality in your classroom might look like? Come join us for an in-depth look at the ways in which educators, across a range of subject areas, are applying VR effectively. We will share resources, examples, content and research from both students and teachers.

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avatar for Lisa Castaneda

Lisa Castaneda

Co-Founder & CEO, foundry10
Lisa is a co-founder and the CEO of foundry10, a philanthropic educational research organization. She has a Masters degree in Education and was a classroom teacher for 10 years. She is actively involved in research and community endeavors at foundry10 which span an array of arts and... Read More →
avatar for Nicholas Clayton

Nicholas Clayton

Special Education Teacher/Tech Coach, Victor Elementary School District
I have been a techie (and nerd) since my Nintendo days many moons ago and an educator for 6 years. I am an oversharer who loves everything edtech and have joined and conducted several virtual field trips for multiple school sites and sites around the world. I enjoy hanging out with... Read More →
avatar for Marc Pacampara

Marc Pacampara

Program Strategy & Research, foundry10
Marc studied Sociology at Highline College. He developed a love for music and dance which he has pursued rigorously since. Over the years of performing he’s developed a love for developing choreography and teaching. Marc has a strong passion for the arts and continues to help the... Read More →



Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose D, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Paper Prototyping Bootcamp for STEAM-Powered Learning
From kindergarten to high school, discover how schools, libraries, and programs around the country have used Fab@School Maker Studio to create practical, affordable makerspaces using paper, cardstock, and inexpensive digital fabricators. This session provides hands-on opportunities for getting comfortable with easy, paper-based digital design and fabrication software tools. Participants experience the benefits of rapid paper prototyping, which allows for quick cycles of testing and iterative design enhancements - especially helpful within limited class periods. Explore research-based best practices, appropriate to get all students (PreK-12) designing and creating.
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Andrea Calvin

Vice President, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity
We firmly believe that a well-educated student is not complete without less "test-able" skills, including the 4 Cs (plus 1): creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking — and compassion. We also believe in providing hands-on, meaningful, authentic learning experiences... Read More →
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Dr. Denine Jimmerson

Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning
Dr. Denine Jimmerson is an education consultant who specializes in creating and implementing curriculum and instruction that is focused on the engagement of creative thinking. She is a professor, researcher, and professional development expert who specializes in bringing creativity... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Mesquite H, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Positively Positive E-Portfolios
Teachers across content and grade levels are able to utilize student portfolios to meet the unique needs of their students. The use of digital portfolios is expanding to schools across my district and I am working toward making the implementation of digital portfolios a district wide practice.
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Ruby Rivera

District Parent Coordinator, Palm Springs USD


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Sierra/Venura, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Ramping Up Revision: Teaching Targeted Peer Review
In this session, attendees will discuss research-based strategies for successful peer review and revision and explore how digital tools can facilitate this process for students. Participants will explore different tools —including Google Docs and Writable— that can help to provide the ongoing, formative feedback that leads to student growth.

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Dena Glynn

4ht/5th Grade Teacher, Poway Unified School District
 I've been a general education teacher for over twenty-five years, predominately down "south" in Poway Unified.  I've taught all grades except kinder at an elementary school, currently 4th/5th multi-age.   I'm passionate about helping kids become readers and recently about how... Read More →
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Evan Grant

Middle School Teacher, Redmond School District
I am a middle school humanities teacher for the Redmond School District at the Tumalo Community School in Bend, OR. I work in a 1 to 1 chromebook and iPad environment. I work hard to connect with classrooms and experts to engage my students in meaningful learning, as well as creating... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Pueblo AB, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Scientechy Scholars
Want to make your science integration more exciting? Join us to discuss how our youngest scholars can be engaged, demonstrate digital citizenship, and share their science knowledge with others through the use of multiple apps and digital tools.

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Kristine Spencer

First Grade Teacher, Acacia School
I'm a tech loving primary teacher. I have been teaching first grade for seven years and work to incorporate meaningful technology throughout our day.


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel

10:30am PDT

Strength-Based Learning: Epic Wins for All
Level Up Your Epic Wins: Engage in a strength-based learning approach and build on what’s working in education. Identify learners’ and scholars’ strengths, unleashing educator and student engagement in the learning game. Feel inspiration with examples and learning tools like digital portfolios and Flipgrid to support an epic win for all!
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Judy Blakeney

English/CTE Teacher & Instructional Coach, Capistrano Unified SD
Judy Blakeney is a Google Certifed Trainer and Innovator, with a passion for strength based education. She works as a middle school English/CTE Teacher and Instructional Coach at Aliso Viejo Middle School. She has a passion for self-directed learning using social media, particularly... Read More →
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Tricia Hyun

Teacher, Parks Jr High School
As an approach that fits all learners, #StrengthBasedEDU continues to shape my classroom into a student-centered learning zone where an epic win for all is possible.


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Primrose A, Palm Springs Convention Center

10:30am PDT

Surviving the Datapocalypse
In this session, we will look at how to use Google Sheets to reduce the time spent processing data and increase the time spent analyzing data. By the end of this session you will leave with the skills and tools necessary to help collect, organize, and share your data.
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Ryan Bradford

Director of Technology, YPI Charter Schools
Ryan is a former teacher and current administrator. Ryan is passionate about having teachers use technology to enhance learning. Ryan believes that students should be using tech to innovate and create, not just consume. Ryan is an active member of the local education community and... Read More →


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel

10:30am PDT

The Drone League: Using Drones to teach coding
Get your students excited about coding using Drones! This energetic fast paced session will explore how Orange Unified School District and the iInspire Academy have launched the first Drone League!

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John Albert

Principal California Elementary: iInspire Academy, Orange USD
Dr. John Albert, is the Principal at California Elementary school, a premier one-to-one iPad program and Dual Immersion program. He is also an Adjunct Professor for the College of Education at Chapman University's graduate program, teaching technology integration. His research body... Read More →
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Randy Kolset

na, Orange Unified School District


Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel
 


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