Miami Device: Full Schedule

9:45am EST

Apps are Free for a Reason

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators are challenged to identify mobile Apps that can be integrated into classroom instruction while expanding student knowledge, access and engagement. With the large number of Apps available, how do we determine which Apps are appropriate for student use? Who determines the “best” educational App lists? Where are the Apps reviewed and how can educators access those reviews? As we design digital-age learning experiences for students, educators must review and evaluate all tools, resources and materials used in the instructional realm. Evaluating mobile Apps prior to incorporating them into classroom instruction is critical to ensure the App is applicable to the subject area, appropriate for classroom use and content included in the App is acceptable for K-12 students.

This session will provide participants with the foundational elements needed for reviewing, evaluating, and selecting mobile Apps that are effective and appropriate for classroom integration. The evaluation process shared during this session has been proven effective for K-12 classrooms. Evidence of this success, rubrics used during the evaluation process, and samples of inappropriate Apps will be revealed during this session. Participants will leave the session with rubrics, resources, and evaluation processes that can be duplicated in their educational setting.

Speakers

Kristy Sailors

Director - Educational Technology, Blue Valley School District

Twitter @bvedtec

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
J-201

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decis, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Network Management), STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Designing and leading Technology Integration

Technology in education allows us to create broader communities from which we can all learn, share, and grow. This process requires a cultural shift in how schools integrate professional development, how teachers innovate in the classroom, and how students are motivated and challenged to learn. This session will share examples from my experience leading several large scale technology initiatives. Participants will leave with an understanding of how schools must plan and prepare a shift in thinking towards instructional design, in classroom practice and management, and in how we motivate and challenge our students each day--before bringing in technology.

Speakers

Andrew Marcinek

Chief Information Officer, Worcester Academy

Andrew Marcinek is currently the Chief Information Officer at Worcester Academy in Worcester, MA. Most recently, Andrew was the first Chief Open Education Advisor for the US Department of Education. As Open Education Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education, Andrew focused on expanding... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
Grove Ballroom Sonesta Hotel, 8th Floor

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Network Management), Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Googly for Infographics

Limited Capacity seats available

***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

Utilize Google Drawings to create Infographics in an elementary classroom. Infographics are a fun, engaging way for your students to communicate and express their learning. In this session, Learn the basic design principles of infographics and how they can
be used in a 21st-century classroom. Streamline your students’ assignments by incorporating Google Classroom as your learning management system and the avenue for student work submissions.***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

Speakers

Laura Bates

Media Resource Specialist

My name is Laura Bates, and I am the Media Resource Specialist at Reuben Johnson Elementary. I grew up in Fort Worth and Arlington. I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Stephen F. Austin State University and later earned a Learning Resources... Read More →

Melanie Burford

Angie McNally

Media Resource Specialist, McKinney ISD

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
Great Hall Upstairs

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)
Presentation Link http://goo.gl/SqQI8u

9:45am EST

Green Screen Magic

Limited Capacity seats available

Your K-12 students can easily create videos for storytelling, book reviews, historical reenactments, weather reports and more through the use of Green Screen Technology. We will show you how to create awesome videos with an iPad, some cool apps and various inexpensive green screen backgrounds.

Speakers

Janet Corder

Consultant, J2 Training

Janet is an educational technology consultant with experience as a classroom teacher, instructional technology coordinator and adjunct professor. Her passion for assistingeducators learn new strategies for successfully integrating technology into their curriculum has provided her... Read More →

Joan Gore

Technology Educational Consultant, J2 Training

Always a crowd favorite at every educational conference where they present, these two ladies love to have fun, and it shows in every professional presentation they give or book they write. For them it's more than just a process, it's a calling. Their trainings take the fear out of... Read More →

Green Screen Magic docx

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
Great Hall St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Harnessing Social Media

Limited Capacity seats available

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram are just a few of the social media tools available today. Learn how these and others can be used to connect educators around the world, deepen collaboration and strengthen communication. Participants will discuss best practices and leave with practical uses for social media in the classroom.

Speakers

Tammy Neil

Teacher, Suwannee Middle School

I am a veteran teacher that is starting from scratch in a brand new Computer Applications program. I am also a connected educator and moderate 2 chats on Twitter (#FLedChat, and #RuralEdChat). My passion is learning and sharing knowledge with others. My blog can now be found at t... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
J-204

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network M, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Retrain to Retain

Limited Capacity seats available

Innovative strategies to make the most out of lessons that work to help retrain the student brain in order increase their retention and comprehension in any class from music to world language and everything in between.

Speakers

Jennifer Hencken

Director of External Professional Development, Trinity Preparatory School

Jennifer Hencken is a creative, collaborative thought leader with a passion for motivating teachers to build communities of learning that empower students to be connected to their learning through authentic, needs-based experiences. She has over 20 years experience in education and... Read More →

Retrain to Retain MD pdf

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
J-202

1 hr Session

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Through the Eyes of a Digital Anthropologist: Exploring the culture of your learning community

Limited Capacity seats available

Journey with me through the digital jungle as we seek the way, the Tao, of learning! In working to improve the learning experience, many seek answers in the form of artifacts or arcane texts never knowing that what they seek lies within, within ourselves and within our learners. Yet, before we can tap into the passion of learners so that we might create participatory experiences, engage reluctant learners, reward hard chargers or recognize growth and ability over time regardless of age, experience, or discipline, we must first understand the learner’s culture. Learn to look with the eyes of a digital anthropologist, to see your learners for who they truly are. Together we will explore gamification, gamer psychology, motivation, passion and start to develop tools to discern how our own learners identify themselves so that we can better personalize the learning experience both in and out of the classroom.

Speakers

John Martin

Director, Dept of Innovation & Technology, Inter-Lakes School District

An Experi-Mentor and Edu-Imagineer, I love creating environments where learners feel safe to explore, learn and grow.

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
J-203

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Should We Assess Creativity?

Limited Capacity seats available

With the explosion of the maker movement, schools are beginning to embrace creativity. However, what does this mean for assessment? Should we assess the creative process? Should we assess the finished product? Does assessing creativity actually make kids more risk-averse? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of creativity in assessment.

Speakers

John Spencer

Teacher, Spotlight

I am in the unique position of having industry experience, classroom experience, and research experience in the following three areas: Creativity and Design ThinkingTechnology and Blended LearningStudent Engagement and Flow TheoryLearn more about John on his website at http://www... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
Art Room

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Women in Technology - Panel Discussion

Limited Capacity seats available

In spite of prominent gains in the overall workforce, the presence of women in technology fields is not only low but seems to be shrinking! There is still a dearth of women in technology fields, with female Computer Science making up only 18% of students (down from 37% of students in the mid-1980’s). Fewer than 20% of tech jobs in high-profile companies (such as Facebook, Google, and Twitter) are staffed by women. Why is technology still a “boy’s club”? How are we, as educators, contributing to this problem and what can we do to improve? Join us for a frank discussion of women in technology fields. What hurdles do girls and women face at various stages? How can educators, administrators, and families help bring more women into this field and retain them?

Moderators

Josie Goytisolo

Successful Television News Executive and Entrepreneur whose career spans three decades. As a senior level news executive, Josie managed and grew news organizations at the local, station group and network level from the bottom up to become leading news division in individual markets... Read More →

Speakers

Debbie Ajagbe

Ransom Everglades Student

Ransom Everglades School Student

Ana Albir

Entrepreneur, Drawp for School

Ana received a BS in physics with a concentration in music from MIT and an MBA from Stanford. Using her unique background in technology and the arts, Ana has combined her passions to develop new ways for children to create and share their creative expression. Living far from home... Read More →

Jennifer Carey

Director of Educational Technology, Ransom Everglades

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
J-207

Panel Discussion

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, District, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!

9:45am EST

Transform Teaching and Learning With An Authentic Audience

Limited Capacity seats available

Students are both motivated and engaged by genuine intellectual challenges and performances. This session will explore effective and meaningful uses of technology to empower students through digital platforms such as blogging, video, crowdfunding campaigns, podcasts and much more! When we give students the opportunity to publish their work online, they want it to be really good. However, when they simply turn it into the teacher, they usually just want it to be good enough. Providing an authentic audience gives the students a specific purpose and provides clarity about the goal. It also affords the incentive that the work they’re producing is not just for the teacher or a grade.

The result is harder work by the student with much greater focus on what they’re trying to accomplish. Participants will walk away with an appreciation of an authentic audience and be equipped with some practical ways to accomplish this in their classroom.

Speakers

Eric Patnoudes

Sponsor, Otus

Thursday November 12, 2015 9:45am - 11:45am EST
J-106

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Academic Directors, Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

Augmented Reality in the Science Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Augmented Reality has always been a captivating concept. People love watching impressive animations appear out of nowhere and provide the viewer with additional information that improves the learning experience.
In this session participants will explore how to use Augmented Reality applications of high educational value made by Aurasma, Daqri and Arloon to enhance their science lessons. Specifically, participants will learn how to create hands-on lessons using Daqri’s Elements 4D and Arloon’s Chemistry Apps collaboratively to enrich their chemistry lessons. In addition, participants will learn how to use Arloon’s Anatomy to teach basic and advance science concepts such as human anatomy and human body systems. Finally, participants will gain an insight on how students can use Aurasma in the classroom to craft student-made AR examples that illustrate their understanding of all of the concepts taught by the teacher using Daqri and Arloon’s apps.
All of the activities shared in this dynamic session are aligned to several Florida Science Standards and Common Core Science Standards.

Speakers

Nikolaos Chatzopoulos

Director of Innovation & Educational Technology Co, Plato Academy

Nikolaos Chatzopoulos (Nik) is currently the Director of Innovation and Educational Technology Coordinator at Superior Schools, the management company of Plato Academy Schools in the Tampa Bay Area. He is also the host and organizer of ST4T, an annual EdTech conference in Clearwater... Read More →

Augmented Reality in the Science Classroom pptx

Thursday November 12, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
J-204

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

Don't Grade... Gamify!

Limited Capacity seats available

What exactly does S+ mean, anyway?
It’s time to bring our reporting methods in line with our updated practices by breaking away from traditional letter grades. Inspired by last year’s presentation, Multiplayer Classroom Designing Coursework As A Game, by Michael Matera, (@mmatera @edbeanbuzz, mrmatera.com) the resource team at Providence School in Jacksonville, FL championed a campaign to gamify the resource curricula. Being well aware that our current system of S+ to N was at best arbitrary, subjective, and reflective of conduct rather than competence, our resource team set out to gamify our K-5 classrooms in the areas of Art, PE, Music, Tech, Science, and Media. By creating a gaming culture including XP and achievement badges, we increased student interest, effort, and engagement while at the same time creating a system of feedback that tells a story far better than any letter grade could ever do. In this presentation we share where we are in our campaign, as well as our achievements and our challenges in hopes of inspiring educators to go from classrooms to kingdoms and from grades to gamification.

Speakers

Sheryl Dwyer

Science Educator, Providence School

A veteran educator of 18 years, Sheryl Dwyer currently serves as an instructor and coach for Comprehensive Thinking Strategies LLC, leading initiatives that guide teachers and students to infuse critical and creative thinking into their curriculum. You will also find her at a variety... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
Grove Ballroom Sonesta Hotel, 8th Floor

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

Explain Everything & the Qualitative Formative Assessment Toolkit

How do you capture and evaluate the process of learning? Design and media creation tools enable students to demonstrate their understanding in ways that static worksheets, paper and pencil activities, and even skill-based applications are not able to do. There are four simple media creation processes that are possible on any mobile device: making photos, taking screenshots, filming videos, and creating screencasts. These processes form the Qualitative Formative Assessment Toolkit (QFAT). While connecting research with practice, participants will become familiar with case studies and examples while engaging in hands-on activities that are intended to help make connections between student-created artifacts of understanding, visible thinking, and formative assessment for learning.

Speakers

Reshan Richards

Thursday November 12, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
Great Hall St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Classroom Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

It Takes Two (...or more) to Tango: Greater Collaboration with GAFE

Limited Capacity seats available

Everyone wants to work smarter, not harder, right? Become creative collaborators with colleagues by infusing your daily work with Google Apps For Education. We will show you ways to streamline your staff and team communication by implementing Google tools to design lessons, provide professional development feedback and reflections, analyze campus data, create staff/student surveys and more. Tools and examples demonstrated will include Google Docs, Slides, Forms, and Sites.

Speakers

Melanie Burford

Angie McNally

Media Resource Specialist, McKinney ISD

Thursday November 12, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
J-201

1 hr Session

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)
Presentation Link https://goo.gl/fUBu7O

10:50am EST

Reading: It's More than Books

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will enjoy a showcase of digital tools and apps available to actively engage students in reading. Not only do they increase reading comprehension, they bring even the most reluctant readers on board. Come see how to maximize your students' digital reading experience!

Speakers

Jennifer Hencken

Director of External Professional Development, Trinity Preparatory School

Reading It's More Than Books pdf

Thursday November 12, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
Fab Lab

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Classroom Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

Think Global

Limited Capacity seats available

Jenny Ashby (@jjash) and Beverly Ladd (@bevladd) will inspire you to take on the challenge of a 24 hours skype. Yes 24 hours of skyping around the globe. Hear about their experiences of holding a 24 hour Skype, why hold a 24 hour Skype, how it works and how to organise a 24 hour Skype. (#saw24 Skype around the world in 24 hours) Beverly recently held her first 24 hour Skype in Pine Valley, while Jenny has now held three 24 hour skypes in Australia.
We’ll be sharing the best apps to use to manage and invite collaboration from a global network.

Speakers

Jenny Ashby

teacher, Epsom PS

Jenny Ashby has over 30 years classroom experience. She has been an innovator in using technology in the classroom from wifi in 2000 to iPods and iPads. Jenny is willing to go where no one else has and try to do things differently to make a difference. She has participated in the... Read More →

Beverly Ladd

Thursday November 12, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
J-104

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

Yes You Can Flip Your Elementary Classroom!

Limited Capacity seats available

One of the most talked-about topics in education today is the flipped classroom. In this session we will discuss what a flipped classroom is and share resources available to teachers who want to try flipping in their elementary class. Topics will include distinguishing between a traditional classroom and a flipped classroom, ideas and examples of activities for flipping the classroom and tools currently available to teachers who want to flip. We will use Edmodo as the platform for the session, but most of the ideas presented will be applicable for all flipped classrooms.

Speakers

Janet Corder

Consultant, J2 Training

Joan Gore

Technology Educational Consultant, J2 Training

Flipped docx

Thursday November 12, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
J-107

1 hr Session

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5)

10:50am EST

Level Up! Five Steps to Gamify Your Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

In this session, you will be introduced to five easy steps to gamify your classroom. Gamification is an innovative practice that incorporates game mechanics to non-game settings, helping to engage our students. Come join in the discussion, and gain a solid foundation to begin gamifying your class for little or no cost. This is the ultimate walk-through!***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

Speakers

Sarah Thomas

Teacher, Pgcps

Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Teacher and Edmodo Certified Teacher, as well as a leader of the Washington, DC Google Educator Group and founder of the EduMatch project. She is the Technology Liaison at John Hanson French Immersion School in Oxon Hill, MD. In addition to this... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
Great Hall Upstairs

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Assessments CAN be Fun! Really!

Limited Capacity seats available

It truly is never the tool -- but the questions being asked that make the most difference. Online assessment tools simply allow that data to be gathered easier. Paper & Pencils are so 2010. These tools can lead to engagement, less time grading which allows for more time analyzing, and more trees in our world! This session explores a handful of online tools, the pros/cons, and what options each tools has to offer.

Speakers

Tana Ruder

Technology Integration Specialist, Wichita Public Schools

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
Fab Lab

1 hr Session

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Reflective Student Curators - Documenting Student Process Using Digital Portfolios

Limited Capacity seats available

Are we just photographing or digitizing canned learning experiences and calling this student digital portfolio? Or are we curating authentic learning experiences that demonstrate student choice and voice? In this session we will address how to document and curate the learning process for student reflection and assessment for growth.

Speakers

Tanya Avrith

Education Evangelist, Adobe

Tanya Avrith is the co-author of “The Google Infused Classroom” and the newly released “Microsoft Infused Classroom”. She is a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and Adobe Education Leader. As an advocate for student voice, Tanya believes in the power... Read More →

Rebecca Hare

Art and Design Teacher, Clayton Public Schools

Rebecca Hare has a BFA in Industrial Design from The European Design Institute in Milan, Italy and a M.A.T. in Art from Fontbonne University, St. Louis. She worked in Italy for 10 years as a design consultant and creative director, creating spaces and designing products for global... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
J-202

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

What Should Come First, Training or Professional Development?

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will explore why it's crucial for educators to recognize the difference between training, the HOW — a user manual on devices, software, apps or websites. And professional development,the WHY— focused on building the teacher’s capacity to shift away from traditional didactic teaching strategies to methods that fully engage students in the learning process. It concentrates on the importance of sound pedagogical practices and how to leverage technology to provide learning opportunities that don’t otherwise exist. Attendees will leave with an understanding that training without professional development could just lead to poor teaching being delivered faster and more efficiently. While training should certainly be part of the equation, it should take a back seat to professional development. When it comes to education technology, pedagogy should be the driver and technology the accelerator — otherwise, technology will simply end up being the brake.

Speakers

Eric Patnoudes

Sponsor, Otus

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
J-104

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network Management), STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Hacking Keynote

Explore some of the lesser-known tricks, tips and ideas for creating engaging media that, when combined with a thoughtful narration, can make Keynote presentations come alive.

Speakers

Adam Bellow

Co-Founder, Breakout EDU

Adam Bellow is a dedicated educational technologist and father of two young boys. Adam is the co-founder of Breakout EDU, the immersive gaming platform that enables teachers and students to turn their classrooms into a place of discovery and inquiry based learning. Before that he... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
Biscayne Ballroom Sonesta Hotel, 8th Floor

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Photo and Video on your mobile device: Tips, Tricks and Apps

Limited Capacity seats available

When was the last time you took a really nice photo at night with your mobile device? You probably had to think about it. This class is designed to show you some tips and tricks on how to take effective digital photographs and video with your app based phone or tablet no matter the time of day or conditions. We will also preview many of the various photo and video apps available today.

Speakers

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 November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
J-106

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoev
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Lessons from the Future

Limited Capacity seats available
To attend this session, you must obtain a Leadership Track ticket.

Please email learn@miamidevice.org with proof of a leadership position or enrollment in a school administration degree program to obtain the ticket access code for this session.

What would America look like if education nationwide was free from standardised tests and student centred? In this session you will be shown what the country New Zealand looks like with its teacher designed, future focused education system. Imagine a world where the public schools are better than the private alternative! This will leave you with a set of arguments to take back to your administrators with evidence of 21st century learning in action and being successful.

Speakers

Richard Wells

Head of Technology, Orewa College, NZ

Author iPad4Schools.org , Speaker, Leader at NZ High School. Huffington Post Edu Top 10 Teacher Blog 2014. Fine Art Grad. New Zealand is leading the world in future-focused education. Richard writes about his experiences teaching in New Zealand and also provides expert iPad assistance... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
J-205

Leadership Track

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, District-level decision makers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

No More Garage, We’re in the Kitchen! A Blueprint for Learning: What Does the Architecture Look Like?

Technology is not ‘just one more thing to plan,’ but something that can be in the center without being the focus. We will begin by bombarding the room with a showcase of ‘from the trenches’ tech-enriched, standards-based student work. Participants will literally roll the dice to engage in a spontaneous challenge. They will identify a learning objective and create digital artifacts customized for their classroom. Our goal is not just to learn apps, but to use them. Teaching becomes transformative. Let's work our way out of the garage and into the heart of learning.

Speakers

Ginnie Pitler

Instructional Technology and Curriculum Advocate, Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill

Focusing on genuine integration as we launch a DLI (Digital Learning Initiative). Creativity, Critical Thinking (and Visual Thinking), Collaborating and Connecting--not just 'buzz words,' but real goals-

Virginia Pitler

First Grade Math Interventionist, Goose Creek Primary

Title I educator--Technology advocate--Passionate about tech integration--kindergarten teacher for 4 years, math interventionist for 1--

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
J-107

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Pitch Perfect: Design Thinking for a Personalized Learning

Limited Capacity seats available

Globally, educators strive to know what’s best for students, design the best learning environment, and continuously advocate for personalized professional growth. Participants will learn how to utilize “Pitch Perfect” design thinking to personalize learning for themselves, their students, and colleagues.

This two-hour think-tank workshop will move participants into an entrepreneurial mind-set and utilize moonshot thinking to explore endless possibilities. Those possibilities include building a business, pitching your ideas, and building a dynamic product to persuade the audience that your idea is worth the time or funding.

Gamestorming activities will be used to engage participants in a design challenge to develop innovative solutions to solve a problem and gain expertise for advocating for personalized learning with a start-up mindset!

Ideas to brainstorm from:
“How to create a pitch for educational resources!”
“How to pitch your case for an amazing “PL” for yourself or your team!”
“How to teach your students to “pitch”/advocate for their own learning!”

Execution:
1-Identify a challenge (Small groups will have choice in choosing a problem to solve)
2-Create an initiative that can be successfully scaled (Collaboration)
3. Design prototype solution or an online persuasive campaign (Video, GoFund Me campaign, presentation,etc.)
3-Pitch Perfect showcase (Present shark-tank style, but teacher friendly)
4. Feedback from experts (Wendy Wells, Hetlena Johnson, & special guest)

Take away: By utilizing design thinking for a “Pitch Perfect” classroom we can empower educators to personalized learning for themselves and for our students which will prepare them for future careers unknown.

Speakers

Hetlena Johnson

Wendy Wells

Educational Strategist, #DLC Consultant

Let's have a conversation about Digital Learning! As a former classroom teacher & a technology integration specialist at the school and district level, I have over 20 plus years in the EdTech space. I have taught, coached, and facilitated many educators and administrative leaders... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
J-207

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Sketchnoting: Visually Taking Notes

Limited Capacity seats available

***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

The term sketchnoting describes a style of visual note-taking recently gaining popularity among conference attendees. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be an artist to sketchnote and to take advantage of a different type of learning and making content connections beyond conference keynotes . Sketchnoting is helping make your thinking visible and shareable as you are reading a professional book, watching a movie clip, reading an educational blog post or article or listening to a lecture of conference keynote.

This workshop is for educators who want to hone their abilities to listen more intently, summarize and organize their notes in a visual way and learn how to do this with their students.

We will look at structures of a sketchnote, typography, connectors, containers and work on your own visual library.

Please come prepared to sketch by bringing a sketchbook or paper, a pencil or marker OR your favorite stylus and tablet with a sketchnoting app installed (ex. Paper by fiftythree, Flipink, Adobe Draw, etc.)

Speakers

Silvia Tolisano

Author & Consultant, AASSA Social Media Coordinator

Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano is a Third Culture Kid (TCK). She was born in Germany, raised in Argentina, lived shortly in Brazil, and is now planted in the United States. Her multicultural upbringing fueled her passion for languages, travel, global awareness, and global competencies... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Great Hall Upstairs

2 hr Workshop Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Google GeoMap Workshop

Limited Capacity seats available

In this hands-on workshop using laptops, we will learn how to create a Google form students can fill out which includes a field for city and state information. We will connect form results as a "layer" in a Google Map to produce a GeoMap. The resulting GeoMap will have clickable, customized place marks. Each will reveal results from each student's Google Form submission. Session resources are available on http://showwithmedia.com/geo-map/

Speakers

Wes Fryer

Teacher, Providence Day School

Wes Fryer loves teaching middle school media literacy, robotics, engineering, and computer science at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has been an educator since 1996. His favorite question as a teacher is, “What do you want to CREATE today?” His... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
J-203

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

App University: Building Digital Innovators

Learn ways to use Apps and App Smashing with your students to help them become digital innovators. We will share our favorite apps that can be combined together to create amazing and unique student digital projects across grade levels. Also, see how we developed our App University Program within the Library to teach Apps at each grade level. These Apps can be utilized throughout curricular areas. Examples include: Shadow Puppet Edu, Tellagami Edu, Comic Book, iMovie, ChatterPix Kids, YAKit Kids, Puppet Pals, Haiku Deck and Google Apps.

Speakers

Tracy Bulot

Media Resource Specialist, McKinney ISD

Tracy Bulot is a Media Resource Specialist and innovative ed tech leader with a passion for helping teachers, students and our community attain the skills they need to be successful in our digital world. She has over 20 years of experience in education, 15 of those years working in... Read More →

Christy Ferguson

Media Resource Specialist, MISD

I am a Media Resource Specialist and ed-tech leader dedicated to learning new and innovative ways to help make my media center and campus thrive using today’s technology tools. I am focused on helping students become technology literate and also in becoming responsible digital... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
Grove Ballroom Sonesta Hotel, 8th Floor

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5)
Presentation Link https://sites.google.com/a/mckinneyisd.net/app-university/

1:50pm EST

App'ing Up Presentation

Limited Capacity seats available

This workshop is designed to aid teachers and students in creating more effective and dynamic classroom presentations. This session will focus on invigorating presentations, creating effective slides, how to present in a more logical manner, incorporating humor into your presentation, choosing the right images and sounds, and finally putting it all together with a multitude of possible digital tools.

Speakers

Chris Colley

Consultant, LEARN Quebec

The LEARN team has decades of combined experience and expertise in promoting active and engaged learning for young people and adults alike. We believe in creating and facilitating learning environments that allow all people to learn in the ways which suit them best. Our consultants... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-105

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network Management), STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Mis-Cellaneous A-Z

Limited Capacity seats available

Super-App Heroes : Anita Goodwin and Sandy Sprunger
presenting
Mis-Cellaneous Apps A-Z

The apps will be a mixture of student and teacher apps.
Why limit students and yourself to a few apps to explore, create, learn, and practice. Wouldn’t you like to become a Super-App Hero and have a resource of apps from A-Z to use in your classroom. Apps that will help enhance student learning with hands-on exploration and fun. Don’t worry about not having enough time to conquer all the apps. The Super-App Heroes will have your back with list to fly with you to your classroom.

Speakers

Sandy Sprunger

Teacher, South Adams Elementary

I am a 5th grade teacher at South Adams Elementary in Berne, Indiana. This is our third year of being 1:1 with ipads. Sandy and her class love to explore different apps to learn and then share their knowledge. I am the type of teacher that does not wait to try new things. Learn... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-104

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

You CAN SketchNote: It is NOT Art

Limited Capacity seats available

In this hands-on session, explore the wisdom of SketchNote gurus, discuss how this can be implemented, learn a few basic icons, & practice the first steps of SketchNote taking. Markers & paper will be provided as an alternative to using an app if desired. If you can draw stick figures, you CAN SketchNote!

Speakers

Tana Ruder

Technology Integration Specialist, Wichita Public Schools

Thursday November 12, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-204

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

C.P.R. for the Drowning Teacher

Limited Capacity seats available

PARCC. SLOs. Drowning in the alphabet soup? In this session, discover a way to bring new life to your teaching through the one acronym that just may save you, C.P.R. method. Maximize productivity through COLLABORATION. Bring your PASSION to the classroom. Make your lessons more engaging through REINVENTION. Take a deep breath and dive in.

Speakers

Sarah Thomas

Teacher, Pgcps

Thursday November 12, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-106

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Tiny Techies: Integrating Technology in the Early Ed Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Think Preschool Students are too young to use technology? Think again! Just received a set of iPads for your Pre-K classroom? Get ‘em charged up! In this session, we will explore the ways that even the youngest of students can create, share, play and learn using technology. Our early learners are digital natives and the Early Ed classroom is full of opportunities for creative and meaningful technology integration. Learn to integrate technology with ease and you’ll have a class of Tiny Techies in no time!

Speakers

Nerissa Raschelle

Educational Technologist, Mary McDowell Friends School

Fueled by passion for education and social equity, Nerissa always wanted to be an educator. Nerissa worked as a peer and youth educator with the Breakthrough Collaborative, an educational enrichment program serving at risk students. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College with... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
Fab Lab

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2)

1:50pm EST

We’re Live! The Ins and Outs of Live Broadcasting

With a press of a button, you can be broadcasting live video to the world. Periscope, Meerkat, and Blab are three popular (and free) live streaming apps, and they are full of potential. Similar to Twitter, you choose who to follow, and you receive notifications when that person starts a broadcast. People who tune in live can type comments so that the broadcaster can interact with the audience.
Educators can jump in on broadcasts about topics like classroom management, setting up centers, or the latest apps. Teachers can step into other teachers’ classrooms and take a tour and ask questions. You might even catch live streams from conferences, workshops, and edcamps. Let’s compare the major live streaming apps, view clips from example broadcasts, discover who to follow, and brainstorm the best educational uses for live broadcasting.

Speakers

Tony Vincent

Educator, Learning in Hand

Meet Tony Vincent, a seasoned educator and innovator. Tony's journey began 26 years ago when he started teaching 5th grade in Omaha, Nebraska. Tony's passion for education technology eventually led him to become self-employed, and he now speaks at conferences and works with teachers... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
Biscayne Ballroom Sonesta Hotel, 8th Floor

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)
Presentation Link http://learninginhand.com/live2015

9:45am EST

4C’s + 3D’s = Engaged Learning

Limited Capacity seats available

***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

New Math? Alphabet Soup? It may seem like it some days! The 4C’s (Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, and Collaboration) were developed more than a decade ago via The Framework for 21st Century Skills. Most agree with the necessity of these learning and innovation skills to successfully survive in our increasingly complex environments. Activating them in the classroom is much more challenging. Using the 3D’s (Discover, Dabble and Distribute), participants will identify and construct examples of effective instructional strategies, combine them with engaging technology, and organically weave the 4C’s into everyday instructional practice.***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

Speakers

Marie Coleman

Learning and Innovation Specialist, Lorenzo Walker Campus

What's not to love about learning? Embracing change and enjoying life, I read digitally, walk beaches, and snap visuals as much as possible.

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
Great Hall Upstairs

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
Presentation Link https://goo.gl/6sS4Xc

9:45am EST

Fit-bit Kids & Bytes of Learning! “Wearable Tech-Health, Fitness & Digital Literacy”

Limited Capacity seats available

(1-hour interactive presentation & movement required!)

We know that obesity is on the rise with young children in the US, and it is important to provide them with tools to be proactive for their own health, fitness and nutrition at a young age. Healthy bodies create healthy minds! So why not add a little movement and creativity to your language arts, science, social studies, or special area classroom?

In this session we will highlight all the types of wearable tech being utilized for healthcare and the future innovations for life-changing discoveries that can benefit us all. (Apple’s ResearcKit)
Let’s get moving and explore different fitness stations to monitor our heart rate, record motion with step tracking, and identify how many calories are burned each time.

It’s easy and fun to incorporate health, fitness, and movement throughout the school year by identifying resources to utilize, creating online collaborative health journals, and designing fitness stations within the day.

(Apple & Google Play apps & FitBits)

Speakers

Wendy Wells

Educational Strategist, #DLC Consultant

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
J-106

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

App Smashing to YouTube

Limited Capacity seats available

One of the most powerful ways to use mobile devices in the classroom is to help students share their voices online on a classroom YouTube channel. In app smashing to YouTube, we will explore and demonstrate how to go from a planning storyboard, to a video creation iPad app, to the teacher iPad with AirDrop or InstaShare, to the classroom YouTube channel with YouTube Capture, and finally to a YouTube video playlist. Session resources are available on http://showwithmedia.com/resources/appsmash/

Speakers

Wes Fryer

Teacher, Providence Day School

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
Fab Lab

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Ga
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Flipping Over Flipped Instruction

Limited Capacity seats available

"Flipping" seems like the new educational technology buzzword of 2015, but what exactly does it mean? In this session, discover why a high school Technology Education teacher has fallen head over heels. Topics covered will include videotaped lessons, useful resources, and best practices to begin.

Speakers

Sarah Thomas

Teacher, Pgcps

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:40am EST
J-206

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Chart a course! Tools for the Digital Navigator in your classroom.

Limited Capacity seats available

We have all heard of the following; Digital Natives, Digital Pioneers, Digital Citizens, etc. Regardless of ability, all of these 'captains' have something in common. They are all connected and inspired by the Digital Navigator (often referred to as Tech Integrator) at the helm of their TechEd Vessel.
During this session you will get a hands on approach to some of the modern day sextants that some of our Digital Navigators are using in the classroom. We will build with Kano, dance with MakeyMakey and create a 3D classroom! Given the ever-changing sea scape of EdTech, some best practices will be discussed as well. There will be treasure to take at the end!

Speakers

Michael Luetjen

Lower School Comp Sci Specialist, Pine Crest School

I am a Technology Navigator and also the Lower School Computer Science Specialist at the Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida There is so much effective (and not so) technology available to my teachers and students to use, that I have made it my purpose to make sure that... Read More →

Miami Device The Digital Navigator Luetjen pdf

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 11:45am EST
J-202

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network M, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Key Ingredients to the Blended Learning Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

What are the key ingredients to mixing up a blended learning classroom? Join Marcia Kish as she walks you through the different types of data collection, tools, techniques, and design needed to generate a blended learning classroom.
During this hands on workshop, learners will explore the definition of blended learning by view working examples of classrooms. The participants will get a chance to generate a mock blended learning classroom environment during the workshop.
The participants will also get a chance to explore the importance of data collection, and the student growth examples of teachers using blended learning. Marcia will provide examples of schools from around the country that she is currently working with and how the data has changed the way the teachers are teaching in the blended learning classroom.
The designing, planning, and implementing the blended learning model will also become hands-on learning stations for the participants to explore.

Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
Define a working blended learning model
Demonstrate ways to collect data that will drive the classroom
Create and design a working blended learning environment
Implement classroom tools that will enhance, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking within the blended learning classroom.
Outline:
The Top Ingredients to a Blended Learning Classroom will be structured in such a way that the participants will be able to visually see a working blended learning classroom environment.
Introduction: There will be a five to ten minute introduction explaining the process and expectations of the workshop
BackChanneling:There will be a BackChannel set up so that way all participants will have a voice and can add comments, suggestions, links and other materials they might find throughout the workshop
Rotations: Participants will travel through different rotations based on a quick needs assessment a the beginning of the training. The participants will rotate every 5 to 10 minutes to a new station to learn about key ingredients in a blended learning environment
Questions and Comments: The last five to ten minutes will be dedicated to answering questions about the layout of the workshop and to make answer any questions they might have about blended learning.

Speakers

Marcia Kish

Blended Learning Expert, DSD Professional Development

Marcia Kish is a Blended Learning Specialist. Marcia provides a step by step guide to educators on how to move toward student's voice, choice, and ownership while centering around future-ready skills that prepare the students for college, career, and citizenship.

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 11:45am EST
J-201

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Managing an IT Infrastructure in the education environment

Limited Capacity seats available

The educational IT environment is very similar to corporate America.
The educational IT environment is very different from corporate America.

Feel conflicted? That's OK - so very many people do. The truth is there are many similarities and many differences between these 2 IT environments.

Come listen, learn, discuss, contribute, and enjoy a 2-hour workshop led by Eric Karkau, IT Director at Columbia Academy, who has spent a long time in both environments, including a decade in corporate IT security.

This session will have something for everyone who is directly involved in the IT processes.

Speakers

Eric Karkau

Chief Technology Officer, Columbia Academy

Eric Karkau is a seasoned and well-rounded Network and Information Management professional with experience in many areas related to business and Information Technology, as well as Information Security and Internal Audit. He built the Technology Department at Columbia Academy from... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 11:45am EST
J-107

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience District-level decision makers, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Network Management), Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Students as producers and creators: How to use app smashing to create in iBook

Limited Capacity seats available

Wouldn’t it be amazing to see elementary and middle school students unleash their innate creativity by building extraordinary technology projects?
The focus of this session is to introduce participants to a number of innovative ways in which iPads and MacBooks can be used in conjunction with one another in a classroom to build high quality, student-made iBooks that will dramatically increase the student learning experience.
In this presentation, participants will learn how to use iPads and MacBooks with elementary and middle school audiences in ways that enable students to illustrate their higher order thinking in multifaceted ways. Specifically, the presenter will provide a brief overview of iBooks Author, Apple’s free eBook authoring application, as well as illustrate how to use iBooks Author to create a final product that comes in the form of an iBook enriched with text, pictures, 3D objects, review questions, and personal videos and narrations. Additionally, the presenter will demonstrate how teachers and students can use App Smashing with the Tellagami, iMovie, Movenote, and Explain Everything iPad apps to create videos that they will embed in the iBook. Moreover, the presenter will show how teachers and students can use GarageBand and Keynote in conjunction with each other to create a short introductory video that will further enrich their iBook and give it a professional look. Finally, the presenter will show how to use Sketch Up, a 3D application, to create 3-dimensional interactive objects, and how to import these objects into the iBook using the appropriate widget.
The activities shared in this dynamic event are aligned to several Technology, Language Arts, and Math Common Core Standards across grade levels. Participants are encouraged to bring an iPad 2 or higher and a MacBook.

Speakers

Nikolaos Chatzopoulos

Director of Innovation & Educational Technology Co, Plato Academy

iBook Creation in the Classroom Miami Device pptx

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 11:45am EST
J-205

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

9:45am EST

Who Are You? Who? Who? Who? Who?

Limited Capacity seats available

Engaging students in digital media projects is a great way to teach students collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. In a rapidly changing workplace, their long-term professional success will depend greatly on these skills. In this hands-on session participants will be introduced to effective instructional strategies designed to enhance student learning, and create vibrant environments where students feel safe to connect with one another and express their thoughts and opinions. Participants will also be introduced to El Maestro Humberto Perez’s Who Are You? Documentary Video Project, which for the last eight years has not only successfully taught students how to use digital media skills to conceptualize, create, & produce short documentary videos. The Who Are You? project has also created an opportunity for self-expression, self-exploration, and cultural awareness. Bring your mobile devices.

Speakers

Humberto Perez

Audio-Video Production Instructor / Talent Cultiva, John B. Connally High School

Humberto Adrián Pérez has been a public educator for seventeen years. He is the audio/video production instructor and executive producer at John B. Connally High School Digital Den Studios in the Pflugerville school district. He incorporates digital storytelling, social media, guerrilla... Read More →

Who Are You? Documentary Video Project Guidelines pdf

Who Are You? Documentary Video Project Overview pdf

Who Are You? Documentary Video Project Presentation1.2 pdf

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 11:45am EST
J-105

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

'Put me in Coach'... How to be the best Instructional Technology Coach in the game of education

What things should you know to become a successful technology coach? This session will focus on the Jim Knight philosophy of how to be a successful Tech Coach!. We will discuss goals, and review research-based coaching models that are proven to work. You'll also discuss how Mike's coaches are tackling PD for their staff members and what they have learned since going 1:1 with Chromebooks.

Speakers

Michael Jaber

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Sheboygan Area School District

Michael Jaber is the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the Sheboygan Area School District in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Michael spent the first seventeen years of his career as a secondary social studies teacher for the Fond du Lac School District. After 17 years in the classroom... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
Grove Ballroom Sonesta Hotel, 8th Floor

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

Global Teaching - Google and the Virtual Field Trip

Limited Capacity seats available

As a teacher there is always that age old question, "Where on Earth am I going to take my students on a field trip this year? The museum that has old exhibits and a four hour bus trip from hell?" How about space to talk to the ISS crew, Switzerland to discuss talk to the pilot of the first solar powered airplane that will round the globe? Well all is possible, and more, when you do some exploring of these sites, programs and tips I offer in this session!

Speakers

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 →

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Friday November 13, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
J-207

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

Make it a GREAT day of learning! (With Live Announcements)

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Laura Bates

Media Resource Specialist

Friday November 13, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
Great Hall Upstairs

1 hr Session

Target Audience Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5)
Presentation Link http://rjeliveannouncements.wikispaces.com/

10:50am EST

Digital Literacy - Take Charge of Your Searching

Limited Capacity seats available

Are your search skills a bit rusty? Google Search is so much more than typing in a word and looking up information. Information literacy is something that all teachers and students need to be skilled in. This session will cover how to find the information you’re looking for in a much more efficient manner with Google’s various search functions. Google search also puts huge amounts of helpful day to day information right at your fingertips. Come get lots of tips, tricks, and hone your Google search skills!

Speakers

Kyle Pace

Director of Technology, Grain Valley School District

Kyle Pace is a former elementary school teacher, Instructional Technology Coach, and currently is the Director of Technology for the Grain Valley School District in Grain Valley, Missouri. Kyle champions to support teaching and learning with meaningful technology integration using... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
J-106

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Classroom Teachers, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

10:50am EST

Mobile Tools You Can Use Tomorrow

Limited Capacity seats available

We have never had so many resources available to us in educational technology as we do right now. There are also some very promising things due out which will have a profound effect on both our time in the classroom as well as out. This class will overview some of the top tools available now. Web 2.0, Mobile, Apps and hardware will all be discussed.We have never had so many resources available to us in educational technology as we do right now. There are also some very promising things due out which will have a profound effect on both our time in the classroom as well as out. This class will overview some of the top tools available now. Web 2.0, Mobile, Apps and hardware will all be discussed.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

Friday November 13, 2015 10:50am - 11:45am EST
J-206

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Podcasting: Record, Edit, Publish, Promote

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, you will learn how to record, edit, publish and promote a podcast that can be used for professional development and/or in your classroom with your students. I will explain the story behind my podcast, the Adam Jones Education Podcast (see below); explain the process/tools you'll need to get started; and share some classroom activities that utilize podcasting!

"Our culture is so niche-oriented now, you don't need 3 million people to listen to your podcast. If 10,000 people listen, which isn't a hard number to achieve, then 10,000 people listen to your podcast. You can do something with that, you can build a community, and literally change the world, just recording into a recorder." Chris Hardwick

Speakers

Adam Jones

EdTech Integration Director, Proctor Academy

Adam is the founder and primary story collector behind the Adam Jones Education Podcast. Additionally, he is a Global Studies classroom teacher, EdTech Director and Community Service Learning Program Director at Proctor Academy - a private independent boarding school in central NH... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
J-201

1 hr Session

Target Audience Administrators, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Scratching to expose 21stC skills

Limited Capacity seats available

From Beebots to block coding in Pyonkee. MIT's scratch is now available in full on the iPad. Previously there was Scratch junior well now there's Pyonkee. Jenny will get you up to speed using block programming so your kids can be creative and use the 21st C skills of creativity, collaboration, digital citizenship, character, critical thinking and communication. From animation to game making in no time.

Speakers

Jenny Ashby

teacher, Epsom PS

Friday November 13, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
J-105

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

The intersection of Instructional Design and Technology

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will share experiences with iPad integration in the classroom and focus around instructional design, rather than hardware and applications. We examine and explore instructional design with technology and develop conversations around how to plan lessons and units that shift learning from a passive, to an active experience. Participants will go through a prototyping session and design a lesson or unit that engages students brains actively during peak learning moments in the classroom. Additionally, participants will learn how to think spatially and design lessons that include every piece of the learning space. Ultimately, this process requires a cultural shift in how schools integrate professional development, how teachers innovate in the classroom, and how students are motivated and challenged to learn.

Speakers

Andrew Marcinek

Chief Information Officer, Worcester Academy

Friday November 13, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
J-107

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Using the Canvas Learning Management Systems as Backdrop for 1:1 Implementation

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn how McKinney ISD is using the Canvas Learning Management system as the heart of our 1:1 implementation. Our district roll-out plan, professional development timeline, and examples of how teachers are using this tool to blend learning will be provided.

Speakers

Amanda Gavin

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, McKinney ISD

Friday November 13, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
J-104

1 hr Session

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network Management), Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Creating Even More with Google Drive!

Are you ready to take your use of Google Drive beyond Docs, Sheets, and Slides? Did you know there's lots of awesome apps available to you in Google Drive that make it do even more! Come to this session to learn about all of the extra awesome things that Google Drive can do for you and your students!

Speakers

Kyle Pace

Director of Technology, Grain Valley School District

Friday November 13, 2015 12:45pm - 1:40pm EST
Great Hall St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), W
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

*Growin' GEERS: Getting Early Engineers Ready For Success - *Vendor Session

Limited Capacity seats available

Please note that this session will be presented by a representative of Growin'GEERS.

Children are natural problem solvers. They ask WHY thousands of times as they see and learn more about the world. Engineering is a discipline rooted in problem-solving. It uses science, technology, engineering, and math-related concepts to solve the problems of today. Growin’GEERS takes an engineering approach to problem-solving to enrich a child’s problem-solving abilities while introducing them to the world of engineering. By accompanying Flynn, our young and curious friend, throughout her adventures, your students will be introduced to different engineering concepts and disciplines to help them think creatively, learn engineering concepts, and apply new problem-solving skills. Come experience a sample quest as you complete a mini engineering activity and provide feedback to perfect the design of this exciting, new concept.

Speakers

ALEXANDRA MCCAFFREY

Founder, Growin'GEERS

Engineer and Founder of Growin’ GEERS, Alex McCaffrey is on a mission is to show elementary kids how being an engineer can make a positive impact on the world through the use of STEM concepts and problem solving skills. Working closely with educators and as an engineer well versed in Lean methodologies, Alex has cr... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
J-204

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network Management), STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5)

12:45pm EST

Go Go Gadgets

Come see, and experience, all of the interesting technology gadgets that are currently trending. Some are educational, and some are just plain amazing to see in action. If you want to be "wowed" by some technology that you probably have never witnessed in person, this is the session to be at. Rumor has it that there may be a great giveaway as well!

Speakers

Michael Jaber

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Sheboygan Area School District

Friday November 13, 2015 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Art Room

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Google Hacks - Using the Lesser Known Google Apps to Enhance Learning

In this Google Hacks session we will demonstrate how using the more obscure Google Apps for Education can enhance understanding for project based learning. We have curated the "not so well known" Google Apps and have linked them to facilitation of learning in a PBL setting.

Speakers

Lynda Swanner

Coordinator of Instructional Technology & Library Services, MISD

I am a coordinator of instructional technology and library services in McKinney ISD. My passion is K-12 education and learning in innovative ways.

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Friday November 13, 2015 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Grove Ballroom Sonesta Hotel, 8th Floor

2 hr Workshop

Target Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Librarians, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

App-Smashing - Don’t Just Stop With One App!

Limited Capacity seats available

Why limit your students to just one app? Let their creativity explode by combining multiple apps to create a project or activity. We will explore apps that encourage the use of higher order thinking skills including creating, evaluating, and analyzing. By combining these apps, your students can produce products that can then be published and shared. You’ll be amazed at what App-Smashing can do for your classroom!

Speakers

Janet Corder

Consultant, J2 Training

Joan Gore

Technology Educational Consultant, J2 Training

App Smashing docx

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-203

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Cool Tools Are Fun, But Learning Should Come First

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators and technologists have been making the case for the transformative power of technology in teaching and learning for decades. However, despite the rhetoric and increasing efforts to integrate technology into the classroom, in many cases the results are insignificant and not yielding the return on education that districts are looking for. This is in part due to some teachers getting caught up in the latest edtech resources and failing to prioritize educational value above all else.

This session will explore the affordances of technology in teaching and learning as well as the importance of IT staff and educators being committed to understanding each other’s point of view. The mission of the school is more than simply running an email server or a data center. Although IT services are critical, the end goal is improving student outcomes. We owe it to our students to work toward this goal together and overcome the trap of putting the cart before the horse with education technology.

Speakers

Eric Patnoudes

Sponsor, Otus

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-201

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network M, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Integrating Design & Technology Into Conventional Curriculum

Limited Capacity seats available

We all want to make learning more memorable and connected. The best way to do this is through incorporating multiple subject areas with authentic projects. We’ll be talking about how we kicked it up a notch at our school by bringing together our school’s Design curriculum and our 6th grade students’ yearly Cardboard Car science project. Students used Design Thinking skills and TinkerCAD, a free web-based 3D design software, to plan and build models of their working full scale cardboard cars. In addition to touching on how other subject areas have been integrated in our school, we will facilitate a discussion amongst those in attendance about what amazing things you’ve done (or want to do) yourselves. Come join in the conversation!

Speakers

Nikki Gutierrez

Charlie Mahoney

Design/STEM Teacher, Scheck Hillel Community Day School

Integrating Design & Technology Into Conventional Curriculum pdf

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-105

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Maximum Tech, Minimum Fuss

Limited Capacity seats available

The best edtech-tools are time-efficient and propel learning into interactive experiences
filled with active participation, creation, collaboration, and reflection. Join me for a
hands-on and engaging session that will model some of very best “must-have” tech-tools,
which can be actioned for maximum effect with the least amount of fuss. You’ll wonder
how you ever survived without them.

Speakers

Richard Brummer

Technology Coordinator, Ben Gamla Palm Beach Charter School

Richard Brummer enjoys a decade's experience as an international educator. He began hiscareer in his native country England as a middle school Social Studies teacher. He is an innovative curriculum developer and keen advocate for using educational technology to enhance the learning... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-104

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network M, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

TGIF: Thank Goodness It's Funnovation

Limited Capacity seats available

Kicking it back old school with inspiration coming from the 1993 TGIF lineup, this session tells the journey of a group of young adults learning how to take more risks by stepping out of their comfort zones with their crazy, wacky teacher learning right beside them. What were the risks they took? Did they fail or succeed? What lessons were learned? Come watch and listen as these stories unfold. Topics include: Genius Hour, Design Thinking, Digital Storytelling, Cross-Curricular Collaboration.

Speakers

Yau-Jau Ku

Learning Coach, Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln

Yau-Jau Ku is currently a Learning Coach in Argentina. He is excited to be part of the first ever SPEAK! Conference at Lincoln empowering student voice.

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-106

1 hr Session

Target Audience Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Top Tech Toys to Spark Innovation and Creativity

The world of technology is ever changing, however many schools use the same tried-and-true methods, utilize the same tools and resources that are old and tired, and are afraid to take chances on new technology. Our goal as technology leaders, teachers, and innovators, is expand our students' minds and their capabilities, by providing them unique experiences to enhance their learning.

In this session, you will be provided a lens into the future, and have an opportunity to not just learn about, but actually play with, some of the newest tech "toys," many of which can be aquired for under $100. This session includes toys for all ages that involve tangible play, virtual reality, computer science, and more. Bring innovation and creativity to your classroom, wow your fellow teachers and students, and join Bryan in his adventure to bring the future of play to the present.

Speakers

Bryan Miller

CEO & Founder/Director of Strategic Outreach, TopTechEDU/Wonder Workshop

Currently, with 15 years of experience in education, Bryan L. Miller’s roles as a teacher and administrator in private and public education, K-12 education, and higher education has provided him a full scope and understanding of the educational sector and has afforded him unique... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
Biscayne Ballroom Sonesta Hotel, 8th Floor

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Twitter 101: Build Your Personal Learning Network!

Limited Capacity seats available

***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

Jump start your professional development with Twitter! Learn about Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and how you can use Twitter to connect with passionate educators around the world. No matter what your role in education, we will show you how you can use Twitter to enhance your professional skills and connect with people who share your educational interests. You'll never look at professional development the same way again!***Please note that this session has been assigned to the second floor with no elevator (climbing a flight of stairs is required). If you would like to attend this session but need accessibility, please email across@sseds.org in advance and we will do our best to find an alternate arrangement. Thank you!***

Speakers

Susan Bearden

Director of Information Technology, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy

Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL. She frequently presents about education technology, digital citizenship, and social media at conferences, including the International Society for Technology in Education... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
Great Hall Upstairs

1 hr Session

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Fine Arts Teachers, Infrastructure, IT Directors & Staff (Systems Administration, Librarians, Network M, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Digital Workstations for the K-5 Classroom

Wouldn't it be nice to have an extra set of hands in the classroom to work with students while you worked with a small group? In this session, you will see how one elementary teacher is leveraging technology to maximize her teaching time, while differentiating her instruction for all students. Join Erin Klein as she shares how having a single iPad in the classroom allows you to internally flip your instruction so that your students can get the most focused support you can offer in a limited time frame. If you do Daily 5, Centers, or Workstations, you'll love these simple yet dynamic and creative teaching ideas!

Speakers

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 →

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
Great Hall St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech)
Age/Grade Level Early Elementary (K-2), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

Moving the Unmovable Teacher

Limited Capacity seats available

Every school has it’s hardened unmovable teacher who are comfortable just doing what they’ve always done. In this presentation, Richard will offer advice on how he provided his teachers with practical steps that made such clear and obvious sense, even to the most cynical, that these more reluctant colleagues were quick to make shifts towards 21st century teaching practices they had been negative towards beforehand. This is packed with great advice for school leaders on how to offer incentives to make change in teaching practice without increasing workload.

Speakers

Richard Wells

Head of Technology, Orewa College, NZ

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
Fab Lab

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Childhood (2 yrs - 4 yrs), Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:50pm EST

YouTube: Work Smarter, Create Harder

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you ready to increase your knowledge of YouTube beyond playing a video here and there in class? This session will cover ways to not only curate existing content, but how to create content, upload it, and make it work best for you and your students. Learn how to use YouTube in new ways to not only provide quality instructional content to your students, but produce quality content for your students as well. Tools for creating screencasts will be covered as well as important security settings for uploading content you create.

Speakers

Kyle Pace

Director of Technology, Grain Valley School District

Friday November 13, 2015 1:50pm - 2:45pm EST
J-205

Featured Speaker

Target Audience Academic Directors, Administrators, District-level decision makers, Ed-treprenueurs, Fine Arts Teachers, Librarians, STEM-STEAM & Maker Space Coordinators & Teachers, Technology Integrators-Facilitators (EdTech), Whoever likes Gadgets!!
Age/Grade Level College and higher, Early Elementary (K-2), High School (9-12), Late Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)