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Tuesday, June 21
 

9:00am PDT

Welcome and Registration
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Join us for coffee and conversation!
Tuesday June 21, 2016 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Multi-Purpose Room 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Welcome

9:30am PDT

Shred Sessions
Resource Link
What's a Shred Session check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM5pnqdOPHw6
Tuesday June 21, 2016 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Multi-Purpose Room 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Shred Session

10:00am PDT

A Whole New World in 360
Resource Link
It’s important that students are able to see the world that lies beyond their backyards. However, we can’t just pack our students on a plane and take them on a new adventure in a moment’s notice. We'll be creating our own Google Cardboard sets, as a maker activity, and putting together our very own photospheres to help students see a whole new world. We will also use GeoGuessr to set up an opportunity for students to use critical thinking skills in determining where a location is.

We'll also have the opportunity to connect with another class somewhere in the world through a Mystery Hangout. So, if you're a geography junkie, and you're looking for ways to show your students the larger world, then this sesssion is one you won't want to miss.
Speakers
avatar for Tara Linney

Tara Linney

EdTech Coach, Singapore American School
Tara Linney is an EdTech Coach at Singapore American School. Linney had worked in EdTech for 6 years, and in education for a total of 7 years. Linney's greatest passion is in integrating computer programming into the predefined curriculum.

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E111 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Digital Readers' Notebooks
Resource Link
Interactive reader’s notebooks are are an excellent--and trending--tool to help students record reading experiences and meet CCSS reading standards. Prepare to retire your paper composition books by learning how to create a digital reader's notebook using Google Sites, Goodreads, and other tools.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G116 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Flipping over Flipped Instruction
Resource Link
"Flipping" seems like the new educational technology buzzword of 2016, but what exactly does it mean? In this session, catch the bug as we discuss flipped and blended instruction. Topics covered will include videotaped lessons, useful resources, and best practices to begin. In addition, by the end of the session, participants will create a flipped/blended video that they can use with their students.

This addresses Common Core standards in all areas, because educators will be able to distribute any content to students through video.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

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 →

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E110 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Focus on Form
Resource Link
Learn how Google Forms changed the way business processes are handled at Planada Elementary School District. From new student account creation requests to Twitter posts recommendations, Google forms has changed the way we do business. Stop by to see how Google Forms can help you!
Speakers
avatar for Domingo Flores

Domingo Flores

IT Director, Planada Elementary School District
IT Director for Planada Elementary School District. Life long learner with a passion for EdTech. Dedicated to providing equal access to technology for all students.  

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Gamification with Digital Badges
Resource Link
Students and teachers are motivated by extrinsic awards, including digital badges. In this session, participants will learn how to create and administer badges using Google Draw, upload badges to an online platform of choice (presenter will model BadgeList), manage users and motivation, and track participation. Badges can be used for teacher professional development, or to reward academic and personal achievements in the classroom. Students will take pride in their work when they have badges to work toward. Additionally, badges allow for easy differentiation of product, process, or content, while all students achieve the same end goal.
Speakers
avatar for Mari Venturino

Mari Venturino

Teacher & Blended Learning Specialist, Mar Vista Academy
Mari Venturino is a 7th grade science and AVID teacher at Mar Vista Academy in San Diego, CA. She is a Google For Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, a Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2, Apple Teacher, Leading Edge Certified in Online and Blended Instruction, and a National... Read More →

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Get Your Hands On My (Google) Apps
Resource Link
This sessions gives an overview on how to use Google Apps in the Elementary Level. Participants will learn about each of the features and then they will have hands on time to sharpen their skills to find which apps will work best for their classroom. Participants will also learn how to connect Google Apps with Common Core Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Boucher

Sara Boucher

K-5 Technology Specialist, CCSD
Sara is a 4th year teacher who teaches K-5 technology here in Las Vegas. She loves to learn the latest and greatest about anything technology and enjoys sharing that love with her students.

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G102 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Mapping your way to student success
Resource Link
Everyone uses maps to find where they are going, but in this session we will investigate how to use the free Google Geo Tools with students. We will investigate how to use Google My Maps in different subjects and use Google Tour Builder to create an interactive tour for students. CCSS says that students need to employ technology to enhance their communication, and using these Geo Tools will allow your students to do just that in a fun and interesting way.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E109 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Passion Project 20Time
Resource Link
Would you like your students to come to school excited because they can make a difference? Why not give them time to identify an existing problem and have them work on solving them. All the while, you can get them to document what they are doing and connect the work students are doing throughout to Common Core Standards. As students solve problems, they blog and do research on what they want to do and finish off with a presentation. Great for English teachers who are looking for writing assignments and for math teachers who can help students solve problems with perseverance as if it was a math problem. But this project can be done by teachers teaching any subject. Teachers will go through all the steps as if they were students and learn of different apps that can be used by students to document their work.
Speakers
avatar for Princess Choi

Princess Choi

Math Teacher, Perris Union High School District
I am a Math and Computer Science teacher at a Title One school. Let's talk about how we can help students get motivated. How can we help these students do better?

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G114 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Presentation Matters
Resource Link
Teachers are constantly looking for new ways to capture student interest and attention. CCSS require students to interpret information presented in many different media formats as well as to create and give a solid presentation. Slides and PowerPoint are great, but sometimes you need something different. Come play with Google Drawings, ThingLink, Story Builder, and more! Familiarize yourself with these fun and useful tools that would work for a live presentation or a flipped/blended environment.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Educational Technology Coach, Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for 9 years, teaching both 5th and 3rd grades. She worked her way through college as a computer technician and brought her love of technology into the classroom. She is now serving her school as an Ed Tech Coach and enjoys empowering other... Read More →

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G103 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

Teaching Digital Citizenship
Resource Link
This session will share free Digital Citizenship lessons from Common Sense Media, discuss how you can use them as they are or customize them for your school, and some best practices for delivering the lessons. You'll also learn about Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certification for yourself and for your school.
Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G112 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

10:00am PDT

The Art of Story
Resource Link
Before there was twitter, blogs, or even writing there were stories. Stories are essential to how humans connect and learn. Today, stories take many forms, but the elements of a good story still hold true. No matter the subject, students can communicate what they learn through story. Stories empower learners to publish and share their discoveries, and provide meaningful opportunities for writing and developing peer feedback skills.Come explore storytelling tools (screencasting, blogs, visuals), and create a story for your class! Better yet design a lesson for students to tell their own story!
Speakers
avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

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

Tuesday June 21, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G115 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Resource Link
During the two-hour unconference style lunch session, faculty and attendees carry on deep conversations and flesh out ideas that change teaching and learning. CUE Rock Star is about the powerful "what if" conversations. Lunch and dessert are provided.
Tuesday June 21, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Multi-Purpose Room 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Lunch

2:00pm PDT

A Whole New World in 360
Resource Link
It’s important that students are able to see the world that lies beyond their backyards. However, we can’t just pack our students on a plane and take them on a new adventure in a moment’s notice. We'll be creating our own Google Cardboard sets, as a maker activity, and putting together our very own photospheres to help students see a whole new world. We will also use GeoGuessr to set up an opportunity for students to use critical thinking skills in determining where a location is.

We'll also have the opportunity to connect with another class somewhere in the world through a Mystery Hangout. So, if you're a geography junkie, and you're looking for ways to show your students the larger world, then this sesssion is one you won't want to miss.
Speakers
avatar for Tara Linney

Tara Linney

EdTech Coach, Singapore American School
Tara Linney is an EdTech Coach at Singapore American School. Linney had worked in EdTech for 6 years, and in education for a total of 7 years. Linney's greatest passion is in integrating computer programming into the predefined curriculum.

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E111 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Digital Readers' Notebooks
Resource Link
Interactive reader’s notebooks are are an excellent--and trending--tool to help students record reading experiences and meet CCSS reading standards. Prepare to retire your paper composition books by learning how to create a digital reader's notebook using Google Sites, Goodreads, and other tools.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G116 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Flipping over Flipped Instruction
Resource Link
"Flipping" seems like the new educational technology buzzword of 2016, but what exactly does it mean? In this session, catch the bug as we discuss flipped and blended instruction. Topics covered will include videotaped lessons, useful resources, and best practices to begin. In addition, by the end of the session, participants will create a flipped/blended video that they can use with their students.

This addresses Common Core standards in all areas, because educators will be able to distribute any content to students through video.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

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 →

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E110 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Focus on Form
Resource Link
Learn how Google Forms changed the way business processes are handled at Planada Elementary School District. From new student account creation requests to Twitter posts recommendations, Google forms has changed the way we do business. Stop by to see how Google Forms can help you!
Speakers
avatar for Domingo Flores

Domingo Flores

IT Director, Planada Elementary School District
IT Director for Planada Elementary School District. Life long learner with a passion for EdTech. Dedicated to providing equal access to technology for all students.  

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Gamification with Digital Badges
Resource Link
Students and teachers are motivated by extrinsic awards, including digital badges. In this session, participants will learn how to create and administer badges using Google Draw, upload badges to an online platform of choice (presenter will model BadgeList), manage users and motivation, and track participation. Badges can be used for teacher professional development, or to reward academic and personal achievements in the classroom. Students will take pride in their work when they have badges to work toward. Additionally, badges allow for easy differentiation of product, process, or content, while all students achieve the same end goal.
Speakers
avatar for Mari Venturino

Mari Venturino

Teacher & Blended Learning Specialist, Mar Vista Academy
Mari Venturino is a 7th grade science and AVID teacher at Mar Vista Academy in San Diego, CA. She is a Google For Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, a Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2, Apple Teacher, Leading Edge Certified in Online and Blended Instruction, and a National... Read More →

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Get Your Hands On My (Google) Apps
Resource Link
This sessions gives an overview on how to use Google Apps in the Elementary Level. Participants will learn about each of the features and then they will have hands on time to sharpen their skills to find which apps will work best for their classroom. Participants will also learn how to connect Google Apps with Common Core Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Boucher

Sara Boucher

K-5 Technology Specialist, CCSD
Sara is a 4th year teacher who teaches K-5 technology here in Las Vegas. She loves to learn the latest and greatest about anything technology and enjoys sharing that love with her students.

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G102 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Mapping your way to student success
Resource Link
Everyone uses maps to find where they are going, but in this session we will investigate how to use the free Google Geo Tools with students. We will investigate how to use Google My Maps in different subjects and use Google Tour Builder to create an interactive tour for students. CCSS says that students need to employ technology to enhance their communication, and using these Geo Tools will allow your students to do just that in a fun and interesting way.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E109 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Passion Project 20Time
Resource Link
Would you like your students to come to school excited because they can make a difference? Why not give them time to identify an existing problem and have them work on solving them. All the while, you can get them to document what they are doing and connect the work students are doing throughout to Common Core Standards. As students solve problems, they blog and do research on what they want to do and finish off with a presentation. Great for English teachers who are looking for writing assignments and for math teachers who can help students solve problems with perseverance as if it was a math problem. But this project can be done by teachers teaching any subject. Teachers will go through all the steps as if they were students and learn of different apps that can be used by students to document their work.
Speakers
avatar for Princess Choi

Princess Choi

Math Teacher, Perris Union High School District
I am a Math and Computer Science teacher at a Title One school. Let's talk about how we can help students get motivated. How can we help these students do better?

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G114 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Presentation Matters
Resource Link
Teachers are constantly looking for new ways to capture student interest and attention. CCSS require students to interpret information presented in many different media formats as well as to create and give a solid presentation. Slides and PowerPoint are great, but sometimes you need something different. Come play with Google Drawings, ThingLink, Story Builder, and more! Familiarize yourself with these fun and useful tools that would work for a live presentation or a flipped/blended environment.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Educational Technology Coach, Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for 9 years, teaching both 5th and 3rd grades. She worked her way through college as a computer technician and brought her love of technology into the classroom. She is now serving her school as an Ed Tech Coach and enjoys empowering other... Read More →

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G103 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

Teaching Digital Citizenship
Resource Link
This session will share free Digital Citizenship lessons from Common Sense Media, discuss how you can use them as they are or customize them for your school, and some best practices for delivering the lessons. You'll also learn about Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certification for yourself and for your school.
Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G112 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1

2:00pm PDT

The Art of Story
Resource Link
Before there was twitter, blogs, or even writing there were stories. Stories are essential to how humans connect and learn. Today, stories take many forms, but the elements of a good story still hold true. No matter the subject, students can communicate what they learn through story. Stories empower learners to publish and share their discoveries, and provide meaningful opportunities for writing and developing peer feedback skills.Come explore storytelling tools (screencasting, blogs, visuals), and create a story for your class! Better yet design a lesson for students to tell their own story!
Speakers
avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

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

Tuesday June 21, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G115 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 1
 
Wednesday, June 22
 

9:30am PDT

Shred Sessions
Resource Link
What's a Shred Session check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM5pnqdOPHw6
Wednesday June 22, 2016 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Multi-Purpose Room 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Shred Session

10:00am PDT

3 Tools to Rock Digital Assessment
Resource Link
Learn how to use Kahoot, Socrative, and Formative to put some fun in your digital assessment! Whole class, independent, and even as homework - see how these tools can change the way you assess your students. Come ready to play and create!
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Educational Technology Coach, Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for 9 years, teaching both 5th and 3rd grades. She worked her way through college as a computer technician and brought her love of technology into the classroom. She is now serving her school as an Ed Tech Coach and enjoys empowering other... Read More →

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G103 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

321Go!!! - Driving Collaboration in the Classroom
Resource Link
As a 21st century skill, Collaboration is not always easy to foster in the classroom. How do we encourage collaborative learning opportunities that excite, engage, and drive cooperation? How do we empower each student to be accountable for their own contributions? How do we support the development of the other Cs: critical thinking, communication, and creativity? Come share, discuss, and explore strategies and tools that incorporate gamification, depth and complexity, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

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

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G115 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

Get Excited for Breakout EDU!
Resource Link
Breakout EDU is an interactive and engaging way to hook students into inquiry and critical thinking. Modeled after the escape room concept, participants must solve clues to open locks on a locked box. We will play and debrief a Breakout EDU game. Participants will be connected with resources to build their own physical and/or digital Breakout EDU game.
Speakers
avatar for Mari Venturino

Mari Venturino

Teacher & Blended Learning Specialist, Mar Vista Academy
Mari Venturino is a 7th grade science and AVID teacher at Mar Vista Academy in San Diego, CA. She is a Google For Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, a Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2, Apple Teacher, Leading Edge Certified in Online and Blended Instruction, and a National... Read More →

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

Get Students Publishing
Resource Link
CCSS believes collaboration and publishing by students is fundamental for future success in education. Using Google Sites is a great way to allow your students to create digital portfolios and allow them to easily publish their work. As a teacher, you can also use Google Sites to create a classroom website and use it for posting homework, keeping a class calendar and communicating with parents. In this session you will leave with a working website that you (or your students) can use this coming school year.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E109 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

Girls CAN Code
Resource Link
Coding with girls?? The beauty in teaching students how to code is multifaceted. It teaches them how to think. It teaches them a new “language”. And, best of all, coding activities support Math AND ELA Standards. Through learning how to code at a young age, girls actually become the crafters of their future. They become the creators that we aim for them to be.

Join this session to discover how we can get more girls to take a deep dive into the world of coding. Plus, it ticks so many of the Common Core State Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Tara Linney

Tara Linney

EdTech Coach, Singapore American School
Tara Linney is an EdTech Coach at Singapore American School. Linney had worked in EdTech for 6 years, and in education for a total of 7 years. Linney's greatest passion is in integrating computer programming into the predefined curriculum.

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E111 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

Growth Mindset Grading
Resource Link
Have your techy CCSS project-based learning lessons outgrown traditional rubrics and gradebooks? Learn how to modify your grading practices by using simplified rubrics and standards-based grading to support students as they progressively work toward mastering targeted CCSS.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G116 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

How to Become a Social Media Butterfly
Resource Link
In this session, participants will learn how to use various types of social media not only for themselves but also with their students. We will go over popular applications and sites such as: Twitter, Voxer, Point, Instagram, G+, and Pinterest. With these site, we will learn how to develop a strong PLN (Professional Learning Network) as well as how to utilize these tools with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Boucher

Sara Boucher

K-5 Technology Specialist, CCSD
Sara is a 4th year teacher who teaches K-5 technology here in Las Vegas. She loves to learn the latest and greatest about anything technology and enjoys sharing that love with her students.

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G102 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

Level Up: Five Ways to Gamify Your Classroom
Resource Link
The face of instruction is changing, as educators often struggle to engage digital natives. Gamification, or applying game mechanics to non-traditional settings, has proved to be an innovative and effective way to capture the interest of today's learners. In this session, educators will create a basic template to help them begin the process of gamifying their classroom for little or no money.

This will support Common Core standards, because it can be used by any educator in any content area at any level. The engagement and empowerment levels for students will be amplified, facilitating teaching and learning.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

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 →

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E110 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

Science and Math Simulations
Resource Link
This session will share free online resources for science and math classes at all levels K-12, including references, simulations, and demonstrations. You'll have time to explore and learn about CK12, Phet, Desmos, Geogebra, and others.
Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G112 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

Student-Created Videos as formative assessment
Resource Link
A short video tells more than a thousand questions answered on a test.
Student-created videos demonstrate what students lack and what they truly understand. It is important that students make their work public for the world to see so they have a real audience. Let's make video tutorials ourselves to see how we can guide our students to make one. We'll discuss how to grade these video tutorials so teachers won't have to spend too much time at home watching them. Students can use Youtube, Educreations, Explain Everything or Green Screen by Do Ink to do their work. Student-created videos that are done flawlessly can be an addition to your flipped lesson as well.
Speakers
avatar for Princess Choi

Princess Choi

Math Teacher, Perris Union High School District
I am a Math and Computer Science teacher at a Title One school. Let's talk about how we can help students get motivated. How can we help these students do better?

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G114 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

10:00am PDT

Virtual Classroom Management with Google Classroom
Resource Link
Tired of stacks of paper's to grade? Too many emails from students with shared assignments? Use Google Classroom to streamline the classroom logistics of electronically assigning lessons and providing resources for students.
Speakers
avatar for Domingo Flores

Domingo Flores

IT Director, Planada Elementary School District
IT Director for Planada Elementary School District. Life long learner with a passion for EdTech. Dedicated to providing equal access to technology for all students.  

Wednesday June 22, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Resource Link
During the two-hour unconference style lunch session, faculty and attendees carry on deep conversations and flesh out ideas that change teaching and learning. CUE Rock Star is about the powerful "what if" conversations. Lunch and dessert are provided.
Wednesday June 22, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Multi-Purpose Room 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Lunch

2:00pm PDT

3 Tools to Rock Digital Assessment
Resource Link
Learn how to use Kahoot, Socrative, and Formative to put some fun in your digital assessment! Whole class, independent, and even as homework - see how these tools can change the way you assess your students. Come ready to play and create!
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Educational Technology Coach, Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for 9 years, teaching both 5th and 3rd grades. She worked her way through college as a computer technician and brought her love of technology into the classroom. She is now serving her school as an Ed Tech Coach and enjoys empowering other... Read More →

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G103 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

321Go!!! - Driving Collaboration in the Classroom
Resource Link
As a 21st century skill, Collaboration is not always easy to foster in the classroom. How do we encourage collaborative learning opportunities that excite, engage, and drive cooperation? How do we empower each student to be accountable for their own contributions? How do we support the development of the other Cs: critical thinking, communication, and creativity? Come share, discuss, and explore strategies and tools that incorporate gamification, depth and complexity, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

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

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G115 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

Get Excited for Breakout EDU!
Resource Link
Breakout EDU is an interactive and engaging way to hook students into inquiry and critical thinking. Modeled after the escape room concept, participants must solve clues to open locks on a locked box. We will play and debrief a Breakout EDU game. Participants will be connected with resources to build their own physical and/or digital Breakout EDU game.
Speakers
avatar for Mari Venturino

Mari Venturino

Teacher & Blended Learning Specialist, Mar Vista Academy
Mari Venturino is a 7th grade science and AVID teacher at Mar Vista Academy in San Diego, CA. She is a Google For Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, a Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2, Apple Teacher, Leading Edge Certified in Online and Blended Instruction, and a National... Read More →

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

Get Students Publishing
Resource Link
CCSS believes collaboration and publishing by students is fundamental for future success in education. Using Google Sites is a great way to allow your students to create digital portfolios and allow them to easily publish their work. As a teacher, you can also use Google Sites to create a classroom website and use it for posting homework, keeping a class calendar and communicating with parents. In this session you will leave with a working website that you (or your students) can use this coming school year.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E109 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

Girls CAN Code
Resource Link
Coding with girls?? The beauty in teaching students how to code is multifaceted. It teaches them how to think. It teaches them a new “language”. And, best of all, coding activities support Math AND ELA Standards. Through learning how to code at a young age, girls actually become the crafters of their future. They become the creators that we aim for them to be.

Join this session to discover how we can get more girls to take a deep dive into the world of coding. Plus, it ticks so many of the Common Core State Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Tara Linney

Tara Linney

EdTech Coach, Singapore American School
Tara Linney is an EdTech Coach at Singapore American School. Linney had worked in EdTech for 6 years, and in education for a total of 7 years. Linney's greatest passion is in integrating computer programming into the predefined curriculum.

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E111 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

Growth Mindset Grading
Resource Link
Have your techy CCSS project-based learning lessons outgrown traditional rubrics and gradebooks? Learn how to modify your grading practices by using simplified rubrics and standards-based grading to support students as they progressively work toward mastering targeted CCSS.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G116 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

How to Become a Social Media Butterfly
Resource Link
In this session, participants will learn how to use various types of social media not only for themselves but also with their students. We will go over popular applications and sites such as: Twitter, Voxer, Point, Instagram, G+, and Pinterest. With these site, we will learn how to develop a strong PLN (Professional Learning Network) as well as how to utilize these tools with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Boucher

Sara Boucher

K-5 Technology Specialist, CCSD
Sara is a 4th year teacher who teaches K-5 technology here in Las Vegas. She loves to learn the latest and greatest about anything technology and enjoys sharing that love with her students.

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G102 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

Level Up: Five Ways to Gamify Your Classroom
Resource Link
The face of instruction is changing, as educators often struggle to engage digital natives. Gamification, or applying game mechanics to non-traditional settings, has proved to be an innovative and effective way to capture the interest of today's learners. In this session, educators will create a basic template to help them begin the process of gamifying their classroom for little or no money.

This will support Common Core standards, because it can be used by any educator in any content area at any level. The engagement and empowerment levels for students will be amplified, facilitating teaching and learning.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

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 →

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E110 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

Science and Math Simulations
Resource Link
This session will share free online resources for science and math classes at all levels K-12, including references, simulations, and demonstrations. You'll have time to explore and learn about CK12, Phet, Desmos, Geogebra, and others.
Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G112 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

Student-Created Videos as formative assessment
Resource Link
A short video tells more than a thousand questions answered on a test.
Student-created videos demonstrate what students lack and what they truly understand. It is important that students make their work public for the world to see so they have a real audience. Let's make video tutorials ourselves to see how we can guide our students to make one. We'll discuss how to grade these video tutorials so teachers won't have to spend too much time at home watching them. Students can use Youtube, Educreations, Explain Everything or Green Screen by Do Ink to do their work. Student-created videos that are done flawlessly can be an addition to your flipped lesson as well.
Speakers
avatar for Princess Choi

Princess Choi

Math Teacher, Perris Union High School District
I am a Math and Computer Science teacher at a Title One school. Let's talk about how we can help students get motivated. How can we help these students do better?

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G114 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2

2:00pm PDT

Virtual Classroom Management with Google Classroom
Resource Link
Tired of stacks of paper's to grade? Too many emails from students with shared assignments? Use Google Classroom to streamline the classroom logistics of electronically assigning lessons and providing resources for students.
Speakers
avatar for Domingo Flores

Domingo Flores

IT Director, Planada Elementary School District
IT Director for Planada Elementary School District. Life long learner with a passion for EdTech. Dedicated to providing equal access to technology for all students.  

Wednesday June 22, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 2
 
Thursday, June 23
 

9:30am PDT

Shred Sessions
Resource Link
What's a Shred Session check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM5pnqdOPHw6
Thursday June 23, 2016 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Multi-Purpose Room 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Shred Session

10:00am PDT

Autotastic Tools for Teachers
Resource Link
Time, when it comes to grading and giving feedback there is never enough time. Students today write and participate in feedback more than ever before, so where do we find the time? Come explore tools that save us time, and empower our classes to do more! Unleash the power of doctopus and goobric to give feedback with rubrics and audio comments! Add goobric for students to self-assess and give peer feedback. Ever collect responses with google forms wishing you could automatically give students the data? Embrace autocrat, and never look at a form the same way again!
Speakers
avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

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

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G115 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Breakout EDU Goes Digital
Resource Link
Love Breakout EDU? Test your critical thinking and inquiry skills with the digital version, all you need is an internet-connected device. Then, participate in a discussion on how to incorporate this interactive activity into your classroom and try your hand at building your own.
Speakers
avatar for Mari Venturino

Mari Venturino

Teacher & Blended Learning Specialist, Mar Vista Academy
Mari Venturino is a 7th grade science and AVID teacher at Mar Vista Academy in San Diego, CA. She is a Google For Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, a Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2, Apple Teacher, Leading Edge Certified in Online and Blended Instruction, and a National... Read More →

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Connecting the Dots: EduMatch in Action
Resource Link
EduMatch is a global movement where educators come together and learn organically, by connecting with other educators with similar interests. In this session, we will promote the connection of educators in the room, in conjunction with virtual connections facilitated by Google Hangouts on Air and other social media.

This is aligned with the National Education Technology Plan, which addresses Personalized Professional Learning.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

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 June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E110 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Desmos for the truly unmotivated in math
Resource Link
Not only is Desmos the best graphing calculator, it is also a great tool to have students learn math while they play. I had the opportunity to teach six sections of Algebra I restart classes. Students were very unmotivated. But when they were introduced to Desmos activities, their interest soared! Let's take a look at some of the existing activities but also learn how to create our own so we can better cater to the learning abilities of our students. In addition, let's talk about when we can include some of these activities throughout the year. Leave the session armed with a few activities for your students.
Speakers
avatar for Princess Choi

Princess Choi

Math Teacher, Perris Union High School District
I am a Math and Computer Science teacher at a Title One school. Let's talk about how we can help students get motivated. How can we help these students do better?

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G114 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Google Cardboard in the Classroom
Resource Link
Learn how you can bring virtual reality into the classroom with Google Cardboard. Have your students walk the streets of Paris, Rome or their parent's hometown. Would you rather talk about the the Great Pyramids or have them walk the Giza Pyramid complex?
Speakers
avatar for Domingo Flores

Domingo Flores

IT Director, Planada Elementary School District
IT Director for Planada Elementary School District. Life long learner with a passion for EdTech. Dedicated to providing equal access to technology for all students.  

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Google Slides: More Than a Presentation Tool
Resource Link
Forget presentations - Google Slides does more than you think! Make great looking newsletters? Yep. Easy way to showcase student learning? Yep. Great tool for student journals? Fun way to create a “choose your own adventure” story? Create an interactive study guide? Yep. The options are endless! Slides can be used in a variety of ways to help students show progression of learning through writing, images, and other media. Come explore the power and possibility of Google Slides.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Educational Technology Coach, Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for 9 years, teaching both 5th and 3rd grades. She worked her way through college as a computer technician and brought her love of technology into the classroom. She is now serving her school as an Ed Tech Coach and enjoys empowering other... Read More →

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G103 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

I Find Your Lack of Coding Distrubing
Resource Link
Come and explore as we look at how to make coding possible in your class no matter what grade level you are. We will work with various websites, applications on both iOS and Android devices, as well as different robots!
Coding is a great way to not only have fun in your classroom but an amazing way to get students thinking and engaging in learning while incorporating the Common Core Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Boucher

Sara Boucher

K-5 Technology Specialist, CCSD
Sara is a 4th year teacher who teaches K-5 technology here in Las Vegas. She loves to learn the latest and greatest about anything technology and enjoys sharing that love with her students.

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G102 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Making Connections in Inquiry
Resource Link
Regardless of where in the world you are located, your class can participate in personal inquiry. Inquiry focuses on the process, not the product. Come take a journey and discover how to launch personal inquiry within your class. From getting launched to maintaining momentum to connecting students with experts....You can do it! Come to this session and discover how partnerships within your own school could be leveraged to create incredible learning opportunities for students.
Speakers
avatar for Tara Linney

Tara Linney

EdTech Coach, Singapore American School
Tara Linney is an EdTech Coach at Singapore American School. Linney had worked in EdTech for 6 years, and in education for a total of 7 years. Linney's greatest passion is in integrating computer programming into the predefined curriculum.

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E111 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Show, don't Tell
Resource Link
We will spend a few minutes to review some technical and semi-artistic techniques of communicating through video. After a brief overview of some important concepts you will dive right in - working with a small team to film and edit a short movie. Please bring a device that is capable of taking video (smartphone, tablet, point and shoot camera, DSLR, or dedicated video camera) - creating compelling visual narratives is about technique not equipment. I will also have a camera or two that you can borrow. You will edit your video on WeVideo - an easy to use online collaborative video creation platform.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
E109 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Simple Scripting in Google Sheets
Resource Link
If you've ever wanted to learn how to write custom functions or scripts in Google Sheets, but didn't know where to start, this session is for you. We'll start from the very basics of how to create a script, learn just a little coding, and give you time to write your very own first script. It's great to learn basic coding because students are learning it, but also because it can make you life easier!
Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G112 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

10:00am PDT

Teachers vs Zombies
Resource Link
Students can turn into zombies when they spend too much time staring at screens.  Bring your zombies back to life by converting your tech-rich classroom to a true blended learning classroom. Learn how to maximize digital and face-to-face learning activities using the station rotation blended learning model and a little bit of good old fashioned play.   
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Thursday June 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
G116 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Resource Link
During the two-hour unconference style lunch session, faculty and attendees carry on deep conversations and flesh out ideas that change teaching and learning. CUE Rock Star is about the powerful "what if" conversations. Lunch and dessert are provided.
Thursday June 23, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Multi-Purpose Room 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Lunch

2:00pm PDT

Autotastic Tools for Teachers
Resource Link
Time, when it comes to grading and giving feedback there is never enough time. Students today write and participate in feedback more than ever before, so where do we find the time? Come explore tools that save us time, and empower our classes to do more! Unleash the power of doctopus and goobric to give feedback with rubrics and audio comments! Add goobric for students to self-assess and give peer feedback. Ever collect responses with google forms wishing you could automatically give students the data? Embrace autocrat, and never look at a form the same way again!
Speakers
avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

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

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G115 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Breakout EDU Goes Digital
Resource Link
Love Breakout EDU? Test your critical thinking and inquiry skills with the digital version, all you need is an internet-connected device. Then, participate in a discussion on how to incorporate this interactive activity into your classroom and try your hand at building your own.
Speakers
avatar for Mari Venturino

Mari Venturino

Teacher & Blended Learning Specialist, Mar Vista Academy
Mari Venturino is a 7th grade science and AVID teacher at Mar Vista Academy in San Diego, CA. She is a Google For Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, a Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2, Apple Teacher, Leading Edge Certified in Online and Blended Instruction, and a National... Read More →

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Connecting the Dots: EduMatch in Action
Resource Link
EduMatch is a global movement where educators come together and learn organically, by connecting with other educators with similar interests. In this session, we will promote the connection of educators in the room, in conjunction with virtual connections facilitated by Google Hangouts on Air and other social media.

This is aligned with the National Education Technology Plan, which addresses Personalized Professional Learning.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

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 June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E110 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Desmos for the truly unmotivated in math
Resource Link
Not only is Desmos the best graphing calculator, it is also a great tool to have students learn math while they play. I had the opportunity to teach six sections of Algebra I restart classes. Students were very unmotivated. But when they were introduced to Desmos activities, their interest soared! Let's take a look at some of the existing activities but also learn how to create our own so we can better cater to the learning abilities of our students. In addition, let's talk about when we can include some of these activities throughout the year. Leave the session armed with a few activities for your students.
Speakers
avatar for Princess Choi

Princess Choi

Math Teacher, Perris Union High School District
I am a Math and Computer Science teacher at a Title One school. Let's talk about how we can help students get motivated. How can we help these students do better?

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G114 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Google Cardboard in the Classroom
Resource Link
Learn how you can bring virtual reality into the classroom with Google Cardboard. Have your students walk the streets of Paris, Rome or their parent's hometown. Would you rather talk about the the Great Pyramids or have them walk the Giza Pyramid complex?
Speakers
avatar for Domingo Flores

Domingo Flores

IT Director, Planada Elementary School District
IT Director for Planada Elementary School District. Life long learner with a passion for EdTech. Dedicated to providing equal access to technology for all students.  

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E101 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Google Slides: More Than a Presentation Tool
Resource Link
Forget presentations - Google Slides does more than you think! Make great looking newsletters? Yep. Easy way to showcase student learning? Yep. Great tool for student journals? Fun way to create a “choose your own adventure” story? Create an interactive study guide? Yep. The options are endless! Slides can be used in a variety of ways to help students show progression of learning through writing, images, and other media. Come explore the power and possibility of Google Slides.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Educational Technology Coach, Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for 9 years, teaching both 5th and 3rd grades. She worked her way through college as a computer technician and brought her love of technology into the classroom. She is now serving her school as an Ed Tech Coach and enjoys empowering other... Read More →

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G103 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

I Find Your Lack of Coding Distrubing
Resource Link
Come and explore as we look at how to make coding possible in your class no matter what grade level you are. We will work with various websites, applications on both iOS and Android devices, as well as different robots!
Coding is a great way to not only have fun in your classroom but an amazing way to get students thinking and engaging in learning while incorporating the Common Core Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Boucher

Sara Boucher

K-5 Technology Specialist, CCSD
Sara is a 4th year teacher who teaches K-5 technology here in Las Vegas. She loves to learn the latest and greatest about anything technology and enjoys sharing that love with her students.

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G102 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Making Connections in Inquiry
Resource Link
Regardless of where in the world you are located, your class can participate in personal inquiry. Inquiry focuses on the process, not the product. Come take a journey and discover how to launch personal inquiry within your class. From getting launched to maintaining momentum to connecting students with experts....You can do it! Come to this session and discover how partnerships within your own school could be leveraged to create incredible learning opportunities for students.
Speakers
avatar for Tara Linney

Tara Linney

EdTech Coach, Singapore American School
Tara Linney is an EdTech Coach at Singapore American School. Linney had worked in EdTech for 6 years, and in education for a total of 7 years. Linney's greatest passion is in integrating computer programming into the predefined curriculum.

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E111 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Show, don't Tell
Resource Link
We will spend a few minutes to review some technical and semi-artistic techniques of communicating through video. After a brief overview of some important concepts you will dive right in - working with a small team to film and edit a short movie. Please bring a device that is capable of taking video (smartphone, tablet, point and shoot camera, DSLR, or dedicated video camera) - creating compelling visual narratives is about technique not equipment. I will also have a camera or two that you can borrow. You will edit your video on WeVideo - an easy to use online collaborative video creation platform.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
E109 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Simple Scripting in Google Sheets
Resource Link
If you've ever wanted to learn how to write custom functions or scripts in Google Sheets, but didn't know where to start, this session is for you. We'll start from the very basics of how to create a script, learn just a little coding, and give you time to write your very own first script. It's great to learn basic coding because students are learning it, but also because it can make you life easier!
Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G112 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3

2:00pm PDT

Teachers vs Zombies
Resource Link
Students can turn into zombies when they spend too much time staring at screens.  Bring your zombies back to life by converting your tech-rich classroom to a true blended learning classroom. Learn how to maximize digital and face-to-face learning activities using the station rotation blended learning model and a little bit of good old fashioned play.   
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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

Thursday June 23, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
G116 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084
  Day 3
 
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