CUE 2017 National Conference

CUE Rock Star Black Label is ultra high-quality and affordable customized PD for districts at a low per teacher rate.
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Speakers

Ed Campos

Consultant, Krause Center of Innovation & Kings County Office of Education

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

Wednesday March 15, 2017 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Orosi HS
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

4:00pm PDT

Library of Congress Online: The Power of Primary Sources

Explore online learning opportunities with the Library Of Congress. Discover the power of primary sources and how to use them in your classroom. Learn how to navigate this dynamic site.
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Speakers

Esther Kligman-Frey

Teacher Trainer, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Deb White

Wednesday March 15, 2017 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Library of Congress
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, History/Social Studies, Reading/Language Arts

9:30am PDT

The Occupy Mars Learning Adventures: Project Based Leaning Space Mathematics

We integrate STEAM++ (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, computer & foreign languages). Student interns design and prototype satellites, robots and Martian habitats. Students create podcasts for Kids Talk Radio Science.
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Speakers

Bob Barboza

Founder/Director, Barboza Space Center

Bob Barboza is an educator, STEAM++ journalists, designer and founder of the Barboza Space Center and Kids Talk Radio Science. He trains Jr. astronauts, engineers and scientists for the "Occupy Mars Learning Adventures." His students and interns are learning about Mars probes, robot... Read More →

Robots Telling Stories Bob Barboza pdf

Occupy Mars Concert Series 2017 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 11:30am PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Kids Talk Radio Science
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Mathematics, Science

10:00am PDT

B.Y.O. PD - A Guide to Personalized Professional Learning

This session focuses on why we should personalize professional learning (a Future Ready initiative), highlighting key components to successful implementation and providing attendees with a plan to implement at their sites.
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Speakers

Jack Plotkin

Director of Innovation & Student Support, El Segundo Unified School District

Personalized Learning. Personalized Professional Learning. Neurodiversity. Inclusive Learning Environments. Authentic Learning. Research in Education.

Personalized Learning Resources BYOPD pdf

BYO PD Cue Presentation pdf

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization El Segundo MS
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration, Professional Development

10:00am PDT

Class Notebook in the Cloud: An Alternative to a Course Website?

A OneNote class notebook that offers an effective and a convenient alternative to a traditional course website or an LMS will be presented and compared with its website counterpart.

Speakers

Nandakumar Ganesan

Professor, CSULA

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

Cloud Notebooks an Alternative to a Course Website pptx

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Palladium South/North, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization CSU Los Angeles
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Online/Blended Learning, Science
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

10:00am PDT

EPIC LEARNING...Game On!

Learn how one school district is helping students “level up” by utilizing quest-based, experiential learning to personalize instruction and help students activate agency and have epic wins in school.
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Speakers

Ann Kozma

TOSA, Fullerton School District

TOSA in Fullerton, CA. Passionate about education technology. Enjoys helping others learn how to integrate tech to transform teaching and learning. Apple Distinguished Educator. Leading Edge Certified as a Professional Learning Leader. Google Level 2 Certified. 10+ years classroom... Read More →

Robert Pletka

Superintendent, Fullerton ESD

Susan Ungaro

TOSA, Fullerton School District

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Fullerton SD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core, Reading/Language Arts

10:00am PDT

Google for Education Certified Innovators Panel - Time to Slam!

Google for Education Certified Innovators share favorite tips, tricks, and tools for Google Apps and other Googly things. These fast-paced micro presentations will enlighten and inspire. Prepare to be amazed.
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Speakers

Jen Roberts

Teacher, Point Loma High

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand Ballroom I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization WVUSD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Common Core

10:00am PDT

Meshing the Gears: Matching Future Ready Gears with LCAP Priorities

This is a presentation on the overlap/ comparison of the LCAP priorities with Future Ready gears, showing participants how helpful the Future Ready process is to developing an effective LCAP.

Speakers

Stephen Vaughn

Director- Digital Learning Innovation, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization SBC Superintendent of Schools
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration
Strand Future Ready, IT Professionals
Tags Future Ready, IT Professionals

10:00am PDT

Redefining Learning in the Classroom with iPads

Please join Crane School District and Jamf in this session to learn how they challenged the status quo and used iPads to transform the educational experience.

NEW SESSION

Speakers

Kimberly Fuller

Strategic Account Executive, Jamf

Michael Hoffman

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 1 - Concurrent Session, Addendum, Commercial

Host Organization Jamf
Company Jamf
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 6
Topic and Curricular English Language Development (ESL), History/Social Studies, Leadership & Administration, Mathematics, Online/Blended Learning, Science
Tags Addendum, Jamf

10:00am PDT

Rock Your World with Interactive Infographics

Explore the infinite possibilities of creating interactive infographics with Google Drawing and Thinglink. In this session you will experience the process of creating interactive infographics as well share ideas for implementation in the classroom.
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Speakers

Julie Garcia

Resource Teacher, San Diego Unified School District

Technology Resource teacher for SDUSD's 1:1 Program.

Claudja Van Orden

Social Studies Teacher, San Diego Unified School District

I love teaching technology integration and sharing ideas about new innovative technology tools. I am a Google Certified teacher and LED Certified.

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Sierra/Ventura, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Challenger MS
Audience and Grade Level Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Common Core

10:00am PDT

Key Ingredients to Blended and Personalized Learning

Generate your own recipe for implementing a working blended or personalized learning classroom. This hands-on session will allow educators to participate in a mock personalized learning environment while learning how to strategically implement the three phases of blended learning. Walk away with a one, two, and three year recipe card that will guide any educator through the deployment process of blended learning and/or personalized learning. Participants need to bring in their own device.
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All pre-registered attendees signed up for zero dollar (free) workshops must be in a seat five minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop. If not, you will lose your pre-registered seat and it will be open to other conference participants standing by.

Please click here for the full list of workshop guidelines.

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.

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization DSD Professional Development
Audience and Grade Level Administration, College, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Online/Blended Learning, Reading/Language Arts, Science

10:00am PDT

Google Apps 101 - Create, Communicate, Collaborate with Google Apps for Education

This workshop is designed to teach beginners how to use the Chromebook, the Chrome Browser, Google Drive, and Google Apps for Education (GAFE). Participants will learn the ins and outs of their Chromebook, and understand how the device works seamlessly through all the Google Applications. Participants will see how Google Docs, Slides, and Drawings allows teachers and students to create rich content for learning and provide opportunities for real time collaboration. Participants will learn how to work collaboratively on documents, drawings, and presentations in support of common core, sound pedagogy, and innovation skills. Additional topics and applications may be covered with time permitting. Participants need to bring in their own device.
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All pre-registered attendees signed up for zero dollar (free) workshops must be in a seat five minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop. If not, you will lose your pre-registered seat and it will be open to other conference participants standing by.

Please click here for the full list of workshop guidelines.

Speakers

JR Ginex-Orinion

Science & Digital Learning Coach, Tustin Unified School District

JR is a dynamic, engaging instructional coach and science teacher from Southern California. He has presented across the country and internationally on leadership, instructional coaching, educational technology topics, and tools. He is a Google Innovative Educator (#GTANY12), Google... Read More →

Gerardo Martinez

Coordinator, STEM, Orange County Department of Education

Design is a process. It is about how things work. In education, it is about designing a learning experience with multiple iterations that respond to technology innovations and a student's capacity to learn. Gerardo Martinez is a coordinator of instructional technology with a background... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Tustin USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Mathematics, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Talking Pedagogy

10:30am PDT

Own Your Tech: The Resource Guide

Discussion with participants will be formed around creating a personal “Technology Resource Guide." This is a tool that can help give a clear understanding of the technology components in your classroom, and the confidence in deciding what issues should be addressed in or out of class.
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Speakers

Emily Hendricks

Technology Support Specialist/Sound Arts Teacher, Hillbrook School

Empowerment is key with new technology! I strive to help students and teachers feel confident when using cool tools and workflows. Composing and teaching digital music is also a main jam of mine. #rockitout Link to Presentation: bit.ly/audioapptitude

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:30am - 10:50am PDT
Salon I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

10:30am PDT

Lunch n' Learn: Sites for Sore Eyes: New Google Sites

Google Sites have a brand new look and feel. Bring a device and build a website during our time together with this sweet new interface. Participants need to bring in their own device. Lunch is provided.
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Speakers

Gregg Eilers

Project Coordinator, Ed Tech, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Gregg is the Project Coordinator of Ed. Tech in Modesto, CA at the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Previously he worked 15 years for the Modesto City Schools district as a 6th grade classroom teacher. Gregg holds a Masters Degree in Education Media Design and Technology from... Read More →

Luke Hibbard

Director II Digital Curriculum, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Luke Hibbard is the Director II for Digital Curriculum and Professional Development at the Stanislaus County Office of Education. After spending 10 years as a classroom teacher in Empire Union Schools, he transitioned to the county office where he has assisted with technology integration... Read More →

Burt Lo

Chief Technology Officer, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Burt Lo has been a middle school teacher, district instructional technology director, and a county office professional development coordinator. Currently, he is the Chief Technology Officer in the Technology & Learning Resources Division with the Stanislaus County Office of Educa... Read More →

Brandon Schut

Career & Educational Technology Coach, Stanislaus County Office of Education

A few people mistake me for a young Ryan Reynolds.

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. View ticket for room location.

Workshops, Paid

Host Organization Stanislaus COE
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Common Core

11:00am PDT

Borderless PLCs with Edmodo

Create a global professional learning community using Edmodo.
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Speakers

Ed Bonhaus

Instructional Technology Consultant, Kenton County School District

Borderless PLCs with Edmodo pptx

Thursday March 16, 2017 11:00am - 11:20am PDT
Salon I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Kenton County SD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Professional Development

11:30am PDT

Personalize Learning with Mini-Courses in Edmodo

Learn how to create a mini-course in Edmodo to personalize learning for both students and teachers.
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Speakers

Ed Bonhaus

Instructional Technology Consultant, Kenton County School District

Personalize Learning with Mini Courses in Edmodo pptx

Thursday March 16, 2017 11:30am - 11:50am PDT
Salon I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Kenton County SD
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Experienced, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning

12:30pm PDT

Ditch the Complicated Handouts: Teach User Mechanics Using Videos

Rather than rely on complicated handouts to demonstrate a new app or unfamiliar sequences, make a video. Quickly flood the room with enough collective knowledge to answer everybody’s questions.
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Speakers

Aaron Bergmann

Instructional Technology Specialist, Village Christian School

My practice focuses around -differentiating teacher PD -making technology run smoothly -helping educators find solutions

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 12:50pm PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Village Christian School
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Professional Development

12:30pm PDT

Creating Differentiated Professional Development Opportunities for All Learners

Creating Differentiated Professional Development Opportunities for all Learners pptx

Do we model effective classroom practice through our professional development?As an EdTech team, our focus was to find ways to differentiate all learning in technology.
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Speakers

Kathy Gligo

Categorical Program Facilitator, Cajon Valley Union School District

#passionateCode.orgeducator

Liz Loether

Jenn Petraglia

Bethany Schwappach

Coordinator of Data/Math/EdTech, Cajon Valley Union School District

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 2, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Cajon Valley USD
Audience and Grade Level Intermediate, Experienced, Administration, Adult Education, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development

12:30pm PDT

Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials: Creating Meaningful EdTech PD

How can PD include choice and meaning for individual educators while also helping schools and districts achieve their goals? We’ll explore how digital badges and micro-credentials can innovate professional development.
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Speakers

Rich Dixon

VP of Professional Learning Services, PD Learning Network

Rich Dixon, VP of Professional Learning Services with PD Learning Network and has an M.A., TESL, with more than 20 years’ experience as a teacher, administrator, staff developer, IT director, and curriculum coordinator. In his current position he has the opportunity to develop online... Read More →

Brandi Miller

Cate Tolnai

Director, Strategy & Marketing, Krause Center for Innovation

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization PD Learning Network
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Professional Development

12:30pm PDT

Future Ready Is Greater Than "Digital"

Could the word ‘digital’ actually undermine educational innovation? A former Chief Digital Officer explores the ‘D Word’ and poses the why, who, what and how of digital learning.
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Mark Ray is Director of Innovation and Library Services for Vancouver (WA) Public Schools and Future Ready Librarians Lead at the Alliance for Excellent Education. Named 2012 Washington State Teacher of the Year and an NSBA "20 to Watch" in 2015, he has visioned, led and promoted 1:1 programs, professional development, digital learning and innovative library programs.

Speakers

Mark Ray

Librarian Advisor, Vancouver Public Schools

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Grand Ballroom I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 2 - Concurrent Session, Spotlight

Host Organization Vancouver Public Schools
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Online/Blended Learning
Strand Future Ready
Tags Featured, Future Ready, Spotlight

12:30pm PDT

Meshing the Gears: Matching Future Ready Gears with LCAP Priorities

This is a presentation on the overlap/ comparison of the LCAP priorities with Future Ready gears, showing participants how helpful the Future Ready process is to developing an effective LCAP.

Speakers

Stephen Vaughn

Director- Digital Learning Innovation, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization SBC Superintendent of Schools
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration
Strand Future Ready, IT Professionals
Tags Future Ready, IT Professionals

12:30pm PDT

Reading for Meaning—Read Naturally Live

Learn how to develop fluency, support vocabulary, and promote comprehension by combining three powerful, research-based strategies: teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring. Learn how to meet standards and accelerate the achievement of developing and struggling readers with the Read Naturally Live web-based application.
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Speakers

Kristi Vincent

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 2 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Read Naturally
Company Read Naturally
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, English Language Development (ESL), Reading/Language Arts
Tags Read Naturally

12:30pm PDT

Setting Up Technology for Success: Effective IT Support Structures

Best practices for setting up IT support systems. Curated through work with dozens of schools, these systems and processes allow school leaders to create effective workflows for technology issues.

Speakers

Stacey Allen

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Digital Promise
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

1:00pm PDT

Check This Out! Podcasting and Expanding Your Professional Learning

This session we will show the How, What and Why podcasting can assist your own personal learning by doing an actual podcast. Includes interviews and experiences.
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Speakers

Brian Briggs

Director Of Technology at Washington Unified School District, CUE Board President

Dec 8th Google Meet Link:https://wusdk12.zoom.us/j/82285442044?pwd=MXlPL094cHJFUmNMc0RMa2pBNkJZZz09Brian is currently the Director of Technology for the Washington Unified School District. Before being a Director, he was a EdTech Coordinator and prior to that, an educator for 12 years. His passion has always been integrating technology in classroom and collaborating with o... Read More →

Ryan O'Donnell

Teacher, Rocklin Unified School District

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Plumas Lake Elementary SD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Common Core

1:00pm PDT

Key Leadership Competencies to Accelerate 21st Century Growth Culture

Interactive research presentation for leaders seeking strategy to accelerate the slow process of school change.

Speakers

Alessaundra Mills

Thursday March 16, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Strategic School Solutions, LLC
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Common Core

1:30pm PDT

A New Take on Digital Citizenship: What School Administrators Must Know

Good digital citizenship is increasingly complex. Attend this workshop to learn what school administrators must know about safeguarding personally identifying information, managing one’s online persona, and dealing with cyber vigilantism. Participants need to bring in their own device.
Presenter Resources

All pre-registered attendees signed up for zero dollar (free) workshops must be in a seat five minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop. If not, you will lose your pre-registered seat and it will be open to other conference participants standing by.

Please click here for the full list of workshop guidelines.

Speakers

Susan Brooks-Young

TICAL Cadre Member, TICAL

Prior to establishing her own consulting firm, Susan was a teacher, site administrator, and technology specialist in a county office of education. During her career, she worked in both public and private education settings. Today, Susan works with educators internationally, focusing... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 1:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Smoketree F, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization SJ Brooks-Young Consulting
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration

2:00pm PDT

Communication. Not a Single Opportunity Missed

Communication is everything. We will review a variety of approaches, platforms and styles to improve all levels of communication with the stakeholders of our schools: students, staff, families and the greater community.
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Speakers

Catina Haugen

Elementary Principal, Petaluma City Schools

I am an elementary principal in Northern California at a site of 330 Kinder through sixth grade students. As a classroom teacher for 14 years, I utilized technology to support students success and encourage creativity. Now, as an instructional leader, technology helps me be more efficient... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Petaluma City Schools
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration

2:00pm PDT

Design Thinking for Innovation in Your Classroom

How might we ignite students’ passion and enable them to to build solutions to real-world problems using technology? Learn how design thinking can support project-based, personalized learning in your classroom.
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Speakers

Leslie McBeth

Director of Professional Development, 1975

LESLIE MCBETH is an educator on a mission to empower students to solve the world's big problems. Leslie spent six year teaching at Greenwood College School where she used design thinking and project-based learning to engage students in real-world experiences. Prior to teaching, Leslie... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Future Design School
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, History/Social Studies, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

2:00pm PDT

Developing Confidence and Competence Through Personalized Professional Learning

CUE 17 Building Confidence and Competence Katie Martin.key zip

Explore competency-based professional learning models that build on strengths and personal learning goals, connected to the district’s vision, including micro-credentialing and pathways that prioritize competence over seat time.
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Speakers

Katie Martin

Author, Learner-Centered Innovation

I am passionate about redesigning learning to create better experiences that meet the needs of all learners in a changing world.For more information and resources, check out my website katielmartin.com-

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization University of San Diego
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Administration, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development, Common Core

2:00pm PDT

EV3 Robotics (Beginning) – Get 4th-12th Graders Excited About STEM by Building Robots!

The EV3 enables students to build, program, and test their solutions based on real-life robotics technology. Students find creative solutions to problems by a process of selecting, building, testing, and evaluating with an array of sensors, motors, and intelligent units. The powerful, easy-to-learn, software for programming and follows the very latest developments in intuitive software design, is optimized for classroom use, and is very student friendly.

Speakers

David Calkins

LEGO Education produces total solutions for preschool, K-12, and after-school programs. Kits include teacher materials, curriculum, and student worksheets. We help teachers to use theme-based kits as essential tools that engage students, challenging their creativity with a multidisciplinary... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 3 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization LEGO Education
Company LEGO
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Mathematics, Science
Tags LEGO

2:00pm PDT

Future Ready: JET Review

The JET Review is a joint ed-tech review by CETPA and CUE, involving a detailed look at a school or district's infrastructure and the how available technology is being used to support teaching and learning. You'll learn about what the JET Review entails, and you'll hear how one school district utilized the review to pave the road to future readiness.

Speakers

Jon Corippo

Author/Educator, Eduprotocols

Lisa DeLapo

Dir of Info & Instructional Tech, Union School District

Lisa is currently on the board of directors for CUE, and she is East Bay CUE's Past President. Lisa also is a Google Certified Innovator, 2016 Gold Disk recipient, MERIT13 Fellow, and Microsoft Innovative Educator.

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Lafayette SD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

2:00pm PDT

I Heard it Through the Grapevine

If you've ever played the game "telephone", you understand the way things get lost in translation. Come be a part of the conversation on the statewide initiatives of OER, Professional Development and Data Privacy.

Speakers

Juli Auld

Geoff Belleau

Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education

Sonya Edwards

Jerry Winkler

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
El Dorado III/IV, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization California DOE
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

2:00pm PDT

Keep Calm and Use Common Sense

Navigating cyberbullying, privacy, safety, and other digital dilemmas are a real challenge for schools. Learn how to build a positive school culture that supports responsible use of technology.

Speakers

Richard Ireland

Instructional Specialist, Technology, OUSD

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Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Orange USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Common Core

2:00pm PDT

Powerfully Leveraging GAFE for Admins: A Medley

Google Apps for Education is underrated and underused among district and site leaders. This session will provide a breadth overview of how to powerfully leverage different Google Apps for a more effective and efficient work day.

Speakers

Kristina V. Mattis. Ed.D

Executive Director of Digital Learning, San Francisco Unified School District

http://about.me/kristinamattis

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization San Francisco USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, New
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development
Strand Administrator Network, Future Ready, IT Professionals
Tags Administrator Network, Future Ready, IT Professionals

2:00pm PDT

Read Naturally’s One Minute Reader Reading App for the Apple iPad

The award-winning One Minute Reader® home reading program is available as an app for the Apple iPad! One Minute Reader uses the same research-based strategies as Read Naturally’s classroom programs. Use One Minute Reader to extend learning with parent involvement at home or to turbo charge independent, differentiated reading time in the classroom.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Kristi Vincent

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 3 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Read Naturally
Company Read Naturally
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 8, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, English Language Development (ESL), Reading/Language Arts
Tags Read Naturally

2:30pm PDT

Improve Efficiency, Workflow and Collaboration with Google Keep

This session will highlight Google Keeps ability to improve workflow and efficiency for teachers and students in and out of the classroom as well as the app's collaborative features.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Adam Juarez

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:30pm - 2:50pm PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Cutler-Orosi Joint USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Common Core

2:30pm PDT

Rock Star Jam Session: Approach + Process + Delivery = Better PD

Look at technology PD through the lens of a designer. See how approach generates buy-in, process promotes the right mindset, and delivery encourages continuous, self-directed learning. Come learn with us. Participants need to bring in their own device.
Presenter Resources

All pre-registered attendees signed up for zero dollar (free) workshops must be in a seat five minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop. If not, you will lose your pre-registered seat and it will be open to other conference participants standing by.

Please click here for the full list of workshop guidelines.

Speakers

JR Ginex-Orinion

Science & Digital Learning Coach, Tustin Unified School District

Gerardo Martinez

Coordinator, STEM, Orange County Department of Education

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Mesquite E, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Orange County DOE
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Talking Pedagogy, Visual and Performing Arts

3:30pm PDT

Mobile Professional Development with Voxer Book Clubs

Looking for creative ways to provide engaging/relevant PD offerings? Come hear about our experience in implementing Voxer Book Studies, including sharing of resources that will help you get started!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Lindsey Blass

Personalized Learning Environments Program Manager, San Francisco Unified School District, CA

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

Amanda Haughs

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 3:50pm PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Campbell USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Professional Development

3:30pm PDT

Using Technology to Manage a Remote Staff

Presentation will share examples of how to successfully manage a remote full and part time staff using various types of technology based on our experience building an online high school.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Amy Casey

Betsy Fowler

Director of Digital Learning, ASU Preparatory Academy

John Sharp

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 3:50pm PDT
Salon I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization ASU Preparatory Academy Digital High School
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Intermediate, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Online/Blended Learning

3:30pm PDT

Badging is About Competency: Do It to Earn It!

Experience earning a badge and examine lessons learned from three district digital badging implementations. Explore an online digital academy equipping teachers to demonstrate learning, earn badges and corresponding stipends.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Amy McCammon

Steve Regur

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Palladium South/North, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Aveson Charter Schools
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, Administration, IT Professionals
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

3:30pm PDT

Building Math Mindsets

When you mention math, do students run for the hills? Come learn how to thoughtfully integrate technology with a Growth Mindset to help lower math anxiety, drive student engagement, deepen understanding and empower young mathematicians!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Lauren Steinmann

Elementary Principal, Tustin Unified School District

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Royal I - III, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Tustin USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 6, Administration
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Mathematics

3:30pm PDT

Create Partnerships with All Parents Using ClassDojo

Teachers and administrators will learn how to maximize parent involvement, communication, positive student behavior, and educational minutes on task by using the free app ClassDojo.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Sharon Naugle

Intervention Specialist, Wild Rose Elementary School, Monrovia USD

I am an Intervention Specialist, Administrative Designee, ClassDojo Mentor, and Nearpod Certified Educator. I have taught general ed K-5 over my 22 years of working in education. My presentation is about how to create a high-quality class book for free. All are welcome!

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
El Dorado I/II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Monroe Elementary
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Pre K - 6, Administration
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Common Core

3:30pm PDT

Digital Ink in the Future Ready Classroom

Modern 2-in-1 laptops and Windows 10 opens the door to the wider use of digital ink. Learning outcomes will include why digital ink, how to use in the classroom and how to integrate with other technology.

Speakers

Paul Hickey

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 4 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Company Toshiba
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Mathematics
Tags Toshiba

3:30pm PDT

Engaging Digital Natives in Collaborative Classrooms

Join SMART for a hands-on session about creating flexible learning environments. Learn best practices to combine interactive displays, student devices, and collaborative tools to facilitate student-centric learning, and differentiated instruction.

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Speakers

Libby Vaughn

Strategic Engagement Manager, SMART Technologies

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 4 - Concurrent Session, Addendum, Commercial

Host Organization SMART Technologies
Company SMART Technologies
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Model Lessons and Lesson Design
Tags Addendum, SMART Technologies

3:30pm PDT

EV3 Robotics (Intermediate) – Get 4th-12th Graders Excited About STEM by Building Robots!

Speakers

David Calkins

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 4 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization LEGO Education
Company LEGO
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Mathematics, Science
Tags LEGO

3:30pm PDT

Post-Apocalyptic Skills for the Classroom: Infusing Real-Life Skills into Instruction

When the apocalypse comes, the skill of carefully bubbling in answers will not be helpful. Hear how a panel of educators infuse real-life skills into project-based learning.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Lara Blom

Jenn Gingery

Sam Patterson

Head Maker Wrangler, Echo Horizon School (independent)

Sam Patterson, M.F.A., Ed.D. is a Makerspace teacher for PreK-6th grade students at Echo Horizon School in Culver City California. Dr. Patterson is an innovative teacher using puppet building and computer programming to inspire kids to create and share. His shares his work through... Read More →

Isabelle Selak

Bill Selak

Director of Technology, Hillbrook School

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Pre K - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core, Mathematics

3:30pm PDT

So What’s Your Curation Strategy?

As schools move from tidy textbooks to diverse digital content, curation is more important than ever. Whether you are a teacher or a district leader, you need a curation strategy.
Presenter Resources

Mark Ray is Director of Innovation and Library Services for Vancouver (WA) Public Schools and Future Ready Librarians Lead at the Alliance for Excellent Education. Named 2012 Washington State Teacher of the Year and an NSBA "20 to Watch" in 2015, he has visioned, led and promoted 1:1 programs, professional development, digital learning and innovative library programs.

Speakers

Mark Ray

Librarian Advisor, Vancouver Public Schools

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Grand Ballroom I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 4 - Concurrent Session, Spotlight

Host Organization Vancouver Public Schools
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Online/Blended Learning
Strand Information Literacy Summit
Tags Featured, Information Literacy Summit, Spotlight

3:30pm PDT

Student Data Privacy: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You…

Student Data Privacy What you don’t know might hurt you…. pdf

EdTech apps have dramatically improved student engagement. But...are all apps safe regarding student data privacy? Are all apps appropriate for school use? Come learn how you can create a safe and engaging learning environment for your students.

Speakers

Mark Archon

Director, Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools

Director, Fresno County Office of Education

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Fresno COE
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

3:30pm PDT

Supporting Teachers & Classrooms Transformation Using Tech, TAM, and Digital Badges

Administrators can use the attainment of digital badges within the technology acceptance model (TAM) to support teachers in understanding the usefulness and the ease of use of any technology initiative.

Speakers

Douglas Kriedeman

Senior Improvement Coach, California CORE Districts

Doug is a coach for site and district improvement teams in Southern California, and he has been leading this effort since the CORE network launched in 2019. Prior to his work with CORE, Doug served as a high school principal in Oceanside USD, where he is credited for supporting a... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization El Camino HS
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration, Professional Development
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

3:30pm PDT

The Library of Congress Online: A Navigation Guide for Educators

Tour the Library of Congress online; learn to navigate the site and explore the LOC’s dynamic lessons. Discover some gems and how to use primary source material in your classroom.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Esther Kligman-Frey

Teacher Trainer, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Deb White

Thursday March 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
El Dorado III/IV, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Library of Congress
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, History/Social Studies, Reading/Language Arts

4:00pm PDT

Digital Text Marking and Note Taking with Doc Hub

Learn to leverage Doc Hub as a tool to lessen class paper consumption, mark text and take notes digitally. Learn to use Doc Hub to digitize paper/pencil activities.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Adam Juarez

Thursday March 16, 2017 4:00pm - 4:20pm PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Cutler-Orosi Joint USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Common Core

9:45am PDT

3,2,1, Record! - Sharing with Screencasts

Whether it's a story or a how-to guide, recording your message is priceless. Expand your audience with YouTube and they can pause, rewind, and rewatch. Don't repeat yourself; screencast it!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

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 →

Friday March 17, 2017 9:45am - 11:45am PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Playgrounds, ToSA Playground

Host Organization Los Alamitos HS
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development, Common Core, Mathematics

9:45am PDT

CUE Launch: Take Your District to the Next Level

CUE Launch is professional learning that gives teachers strong models of classroom practice they can implement immediately. Learn how you can support your teachers on their journey to Level 1 Google Educator certification.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Cate Tolnai

Director, Strategy & Marketing, Krause Center for Innovation

Friday March 17, 2017 9:45am - 11:45am PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Santa Clara COE
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Administration, Adult Education, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL)

9:45am PDT

Gamify Your Formative Assessment

When was the last time your students entered begging for formative assessment? Come discuss how gamifying formative assessment can increase motivation/ engagement, while allowing you to make strategic instructional decisions.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Lindsey Blass

Personalized Learning Environments Program Manager, San Francisco Unified School District, CA

Xyzzy Godfrey

Friday March 17, 2017 9:45am - 11:45am PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Campbell USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

10:00am PDT

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate: Tools for Leaders to…Uh…Innovate

What tools do you use to communicate to your stakeholders? Email perhaps…ya….so 2007…Come learn about some creative ways to quickly share data with teachers, tasks with your staff, resources with peers, images/videos and live video with your community and so much more!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jason Borgen

Chief Technology & Innovations Officer, Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Jason is former director of the the national TICAL project. He spent 3 years as the Director of Learning & Innovation for Portola Valley School District--a K-8 district serving students in the Silicon Valley. Currently he is CTO at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Jason... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
El Dorado III/IV, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Portola Valley SD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Strand Administrator Network
Tags Administrator Network

10:00am PDT

Dangling the YouTube Carrot

Driving Digital Citizenship Culture with Student Access to Desired Tools.

Speakers

Tim Goree

Director of Technology Support Services, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Tim Goree is the Director of Technology Support Services for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District in Fairfield, California. During 4 years of leading the technology group at FSUSD, Tim orchestrated technology personnel growth of nearly 100%, led a complete overhaul of network... Read More →

Steve Hickman

John Morgan

Sue Thotz

Director of Outreach, Common Sense Media

I'm the Director of Outreach for Common Sense Education, a non-profit organization that provides free digital citizenship and edtech resources to parents and families. I'm also a founding member of Equity in Action CA. Follow me on Twitter @suethotz.

CUE 2017 DigCit Panel pdf

Friday March 17, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Royal I - III, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Fairfield-Suisun USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, Administration, IT Professionals
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development, Common Core

10:00am PDT

IXL: Personalizing Learning in Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies!

One out of every nine students uses IXL due to our unique learning experience for all core subjects. Personalized content automatically adjusts in rigor and complexity to meet students' needs.

Speakers

John Dean

Consultant, IXL

Talk to me about learning content, instructional craft, and more cowbell.

Frankie Mata

Friday March 17, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Smoketree AB, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 5 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization IXL Learning
Company IXL Learning
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Online/Blended Learning, Reading/Language Arts, Science
Tags IXL Learning

10:00am PDT

Pedagogy of Podcasting

This session will be conducted by educators who create and publish their own podcasts. The subjects of these podcasts range in subject but all of these hosts are passionate about the power which podcasting has for adult learners and how this tool can be used by anyone from classroom and beyond.

Speakers

Scott Bedley

Teacher, Irvine Unified, Plaza Vista K-8

Scott is a 5th-grade teacher, author, speaker. He was selected Orange County TOY, California TOY Finalist, & OC CUE Outstanding Educator. He's a founding member of Skype's Master Teachers and was highlighted in Microsoft's Super Bowl ad. He co-created Global School Play Day www.globalschoolplayday.com... Read More →

Brian Briggs

Director Of Technology at Washington Unified School District, CUE Board President

Ryan O'Donnell

Teacher, Rocklin Unified School District

Jon Samuelson

Innovation Strategist, Beaverton SD

Host of Various Podcasts via Chicago, Madison, Vegas, Alaska, Austin, & Portland. Fan of: coding, Minecraft, Beastie Boys, & Michael Jordan. #teachinginbeta

Brent Warner

Assistant Professor, Irvine Valley College

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

Friday March 17, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 2, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Plumas Lake Elementary SD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Talking Pedagogy, Visual and Performing Arts
Strand Higher Education Network
Tags Higher Education Network

10:00am PDT

Snapchat. Yes, We’re Serious: Visual Storytelling in a Globally Connected World

As visual storytelling becomes a prominent method of communication, let’s consider how Snapchat Stories can connect us, inspire us, and allow us to develop empathy in a globally connected world.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Ann Kozma

TOSA, Fullerton School District

Sabba Quidai

Apple Inc., Education Development Executive

Friday March 17, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand Ballroom I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization USC
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

10:00am PDT

Time To Play Play Play - Gamifying Your Classroom

Gamifying your classroom sounds like a great idea, but, how do you do it? Come to this session and you will have everything you need to create a great week of gamified learning that you can use to expand to a unit!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Mathew Barnett

Director of Educational Services, Fullerton School District

I love to see students being successful. I am a designer of the iPersonalize personalized, blended, gamified learning system. Tech makes good lessons great!Click here for the Google Slides presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mWeb3ilCB-C9us96lVweq93ssJSR0F4MJyc2x... Read More →

Clinton Mosely

TimeToPlayPlayPlaySession (slides) pdf

MarzanoGamifiedLesson docx

iPersonalizeUnitBackwardsMap Template docx

Friday March 17, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Fullerton SD
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Administration, College, Experienced, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Online/Blended Learning, Reading/Language Arts

10:00am PDT

What Does a 21st Century Administrator Look Like?

Effective leaders must utilize tools to support instructional needs for teachers and student learning. Learn 21st century tools to engage teachers, students, and stakeholders to be a 21st Century Leader.
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Dr. Darryl Adams, the world’s rock and roll superintendent, has spent almost 30 years as an educator and administrator with the goal of preparing students for College, Career and Citizenship. As former superintendent, Dr. Adams led significant reform efforts in the Coachella Valley Unified School District and in the nation. Under Dr. Adams’ leadership the voters in CVUSD approved “Measure X”, a 21st-century Mobile Learning initiative that placed an iPad in the hands of all 20,000 CVUSD students from preschool through high school. Dr. Adams has been named by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education as one of the Top 100 Superintendents in the Nation. Dr. Adams was recently praised by President Obama for his innovative work and collaborative spirit in ensuring that all students in his district have digital tools and broadband internet access that provides 21st-century learning opportunities. The President gave Dr. Adams a most celebrated shout-out for his innovative and creative Wifi-on-Wheels program that installs Wifi routers on school buses and then parks them in neighborhoods and trailer home parks where there is no connectivity.

Speakers

Dr. Darryl Adams

Vice President - Equal Opportunity Schools - Retired Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Schools

Dr. Darryl Adams career in education spans more than 35 years. He has served as a teacher, human resource specialist, middle school administrator, high school principal, director and assistant superintendent of Human Resources, head of negotiations and strategic planning, and 6 years... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Primrose B, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 5 - Concurrent Session, Spotlight

Host Organization World’s Rock and Roll Superintendent
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Leadership & Administration
Strand IT Professionals
Tags Featured, IT Professionals, Spotlight

10:00am PDT

Google Drive for Administrators: Come. See. Conquer.

Classroom walkthroughs. Parent communication. PLCs. Learn with a sitting principal how Google Drive can enhance these and much more. Leave with game-changing tools that will transform your practice. Participants need to bring in their own device.
Presenter Resources

All pre-registered attendees signed up for zero dollar (free) workshops must be in a seat five minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop. If not, you will lose your pre-registered seat and it will be open to other conference participants standing by.

Please click here for the full list of workshop guidelines.

Speakers

Brent Coley

Principal, Murrieta Valley Unified School District

Friday March 17, 2017 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Chino, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Alta Murrieta Elementary
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Experienced, Intermediate, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Leadership & Administration

11:00am PDT

Purposeful Coding for Math and Science

This session will look at how student-created simulations help address the The Next Generation Science Standards and experiments. a variety of examples will be covered and analyzed.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Scott Moss

Instructional Technology Outreach Coordinator, Los Angeles County Office of Education

Scott has worked in K-12 education for 30 years and in higher education for 20 years. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Scott currently works as an Instructional Technology Outreach Coordinator at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Scott also... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 11:00am - 11:20am PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Los Angeles COE
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Administration, Experienced, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Science

12:30pm PDT

Cool Tools for Students

Lisa & Marlena will present different tools and ideas for helping your students show what they know in creative and collaborative ways. We will introduce free web tools and apps and show you student-centered ways to use them throughout the K-12 curriculum. The attendees will walk away with several lessons and ideas that they can easily implement on Monday!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Lisa DeLapo

Dir of Info & Instructional Tech, Union School District

Marlena Hepbern

Co-creator: EduProtocol Lesson Design, Instructional Technology Specialist, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools

Marlena is a passionate educator, EdTech Coach, Code.org Program Manager, past classroom teacher, co-founder of EdCamp Yosemite & Mammoth, and co-author of The EduProtocol Field Guide.Twitter @mhebern #EduProtocols eduprotocols.com marlenahebern.com

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Grand Ballroom III, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Lafayette SD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts

12:30pm PDT

Discover How You Can Be on the Leading Edge!

Heard of Leading Edge Certification? All 4 certifications: Digital Educator, Online and Blended Teacher, Professional Leading Learner and Administrator help educators to be digital age leaders and learners. Find out how you can earn this prestigious certification, recognized across California and beyond. Come and discover what it will take for you and your district to be Leading Edge! More information at:www.leadingedgecertification.org.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Eileen Walters

Volunteer Leadership/LEC Coordinator, CUE

Currently Eileen serves CUE in two roles. First as Volunteer Leadership Coordinator and secondly as Leading Edge Certification Coordinator.

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Roxy 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization CUE
Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Administration, College, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration, Online/Blended Learning
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

12:30pm PDT

How to Build a Better Principal

A middle school principal and a classroom teacher share what works and what doesn't in making their schools great - learn about being #bettertogether and feel the #leadwild flow.

Speakers

Todd Feinberg

Principal, Union Middle School

I'm a middle school principal who is heavily involved in keeping our parent, student, and teaching community informed on what's going on at our school. Also, I'm relentless in seeking out professional development opportunities and inviting my staff to join me in these adventures... Read More →

Jackie Knudson

Kindergarten Teacher, Union School District

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
El Dorado III/IV, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Union SD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Strand Administrator Network
Tags Administrator Network

12:30pm PDT

Integrating Tech (WEB 2.0 Tools) to Support Language

This session addresses the communication needs of English Learners through a logically sequenced series of Project GLAD strategies. Attendees will experience each step with a hands on use of Web 2.0 tools while simultaneously reviewing the pedagogy. The presentation moves through an application of an EL strategy and a Web 2.0 tool. Participants will leave with classroom applications, practice and an inspiration to apply technology.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Christina Baroldi

Instructional Specialist, Verizon Innovative Learning Coach, Orange Unified School District

iPad! Chromebook! Office365! AND Google, oh my! I support pre-K to 12 in our diverse district. Whether it's one device or a cartful we support all learning environments. Local Agency trainer of Project GLAD® (Guided Language Acquisition Design) model, Apple Teacher, DEN Star Educator... Read More →

Misty Campos

EL Instructional Specialist

I have been a Project GLAD trainer since 2004. I am passionate about using Project GLAD strategies with Technology, Thinking Maps, AVID and McGraw Hill Wonders. Please ask me about anything with Project GLAD!

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Orange USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL)

12:30pm PDT

Leading Digital Literacy: It’s Not About the Tech!

This session is about more than technology. District and site leaders: develop systems for effective tech integration. Resource allocation, scheduling, alignment to CCSS, teacher PD, cultivating culture, and more.
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Speakers

Katherine Goyette

Educational Technology & Interdisciplinary Studies Consultant, Tulare County Office of Education

Katherine Goyette is an Educational Consultant for Technology & Integrated Studies for Tulare County Office of Education. Katherine is a Google Certified Trainer & Google Certified Innovator. Katherine holds professional learning sessions for teachers, coaches, and administrators... Read More →

Leading Digital Literacy. It's Not About the Tech! pdf

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Tulare COE
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Administration, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Common Core

12:30pm PDT

Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today

The coming age of automation will dramatically alter the world of work our students will enter upon graduation. How can school leaders redesign the learning experience to best prepare them?
Presenter Resources

Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education. He has testified before the US Congress and works alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, and the US Department of Education. Murray serves as a conference keynote, was named one of “20 to Watch” by NSBA,” and “Education Policy Person of the Year” by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015.

Speakers

Thomas Murray

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 6 - Concurrent Session, Spotlight

Host Organization Future Ready Schools
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Strand Future Ready
Tags Featured, Future Ready, Spotlight

12:30pm PDT

Standards Operating Procedure: Scope, Sequence, and the New ISTE Standards

This interactive session chronicles the journey to build our technology plan upon the new ISTE standards. Come for inspiration and leave with a vision and a working template.
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Speakers

Jim Cartnal

Lead Instructional Specialist, La Canada Unified School District

Jamie Lewsadder

Jennifer Zine

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Fillmore, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization La Canada USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration

12:30pm PDT

Systemic Change Through Professional Development

After completing device deployment, it is important to shift focus on training staff and enhancing education. See how professional development is used to build systemic change in a district.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Michelle Murphy

Edward Simoneau

Ed Tech Coordinator, Coachella Valley Unified School District

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

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
El Dorado I/II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Coachella Valley USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration, Professional Development
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

12:30pm PDT

The Science and Art of Font & Color

Color and fonts make your lessons POP. Learn what scientists and artists know about design elements and how to use them in your classroom. Includes tutorials to make your own.
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Speakers

Julia Maynard

Librarian, SFUSD

Hello. I am a teacher-librarian and I run our makerspace. Before that, I taught sixth grade for twelve years. For the first six years, I was in a self-contained class and then taught history, English, and many various iterations of a tech class. I am a founding teacher at Willie L... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 2, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization San Francisco USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, College, Intermediate, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Visual and Performing Arts

12:30pm PDT

Demystify 3D: Easy as 1, 2, 3D

Want to kick-start a successful 3D design initiative? This session will provide a proven approach, from planning to in-classroom methodology, to get students started designing and printing in 3D. Participants need to bring in their own device.

All pre-registered attendees signed up for zero dollar (free) workshops must be in a seat five minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop. If not, you will lose your pre-registered seat and it will be open to other conference participants standing by.

Please click here for the full list of workshop guidelines.

Speakers

Karen Larson

Director, Integrated STEAM, Santa Clara County Office of Education

I joined the Educational Technology Services team at the Santa Clara County Office of Education in 2013. My prior experience includes 15 years of teaching and site administration. During this time I have lived and breathed the integration of technology into my curriculum, and now... Read More →

Gene Tognetti

Person of Interest, Agile Educational Technology

Gene Tognetti is the founder of Agile Educational Technology Consulting. He provides professional development to educators on topics including effective classroom technology integration, growth mindset, 1:1 blended learning, and technology planning. Gene is a recovering administrator... Read More →

CUE Demystifying 3D Master (1) pptx

Friday March 17, 2017 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Agile Educational Technology
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Professional Development

1:00pm PDT

Play PD

Want to inspire creative learning? Provide creative professional development! Learn about the Play PD movement and engage in a demo Play PD experience. Bring Play PD to your district, making learning relevant, engaging, and FUN.
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Speakers

Lindsey Blass

Personalized Learning Environments Program Manager, San Francisco Unified School District, CA

Friday March 17, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Playgrounds, ToSA Playground

Host Organization Campbell USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Common Core

1:00pm PDT

Who Shares Your Story?

Who tweets, who snaps, who shares your story? You don't have to use every social media outlet, but learn about options for sharing your TOSA & District story with the world.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Ari Flewelling

Hans Tullmann

Elementary Teacher, Presenter

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

Friday March 17, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Playgrounds, ToSA Playground

Host Organization Richland USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Common Core

1:00pm PDT

Make it Personalized: Use TouchCast

This interactive session about TouchCast will help you find unique ways to personalize learning in your classroom through both teacher instruction and student performance tasks.

Speakers

Megan Endicott

Music TeacherDolvin Elementary School

Renee Morris

Friday March 17, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Dolvin Elementary
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

2:00pm PDT

Becoming a Social Media Jedi

“Fear is the path to the dark side.” Fear not the the evils of social media. Instead, embrace the power that it can put in the hands of administrators.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Kathy Martin

Principal, Melinda Heights Elementary

BYOD, Chromebooks, Google Apps, Discovery Education, Social Media, UCLA

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Primrose C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Melinda Heights Elementary
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Intermediate, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

2:00pm PDT

CUE Legislation, Policy, and Funding Update

This session provides an overview and updates California and National policies, legislation, and funding relevant to CUE members.

Speakers

Geoff Belleau

Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education

Vanitha Chandrasekhar

John Cradler

Education Consultant, Educational Support Systems

Education technology policy, legislation, evaluation, and advocacy are my current speciality areas. I initiated the CUE legislative advocacy services in 1988. Since that time have been directly involved in developing, advising, and coordinating advocacy activities for over 20 State... Read More →

John Fleischman

Bonnie Marks

Barbara Nemko

Jessica Rosenworcel

Craig Thibaudeau

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Roxy 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Educational Support Systems
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

2:00pm PDT

EV3 Robotics (Beginning) – Get 4th-12th Graders Excited About STEM by Building Robots!

Speakers

David Calkins

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 7 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization LEGO Education
Company LEGO
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Mathematics, Science
Tags LEGO

2:00pm PDT

Implementing an ITInventory & Helpdesk System Across a School District

An interactive presentation on implementing an ITInventory and Helpdesk Software System. Using cloud technology this system has simplified the process of tracking IT and assigning one to one devices via smartphone apps.

Speakers

Barbara Nesbitt

Tim Roots

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 7 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Parago Software inc
Company Parago Software
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Experienced, IT Professionals
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Tags Parago Software

2:00pm PDT

Maker Mindset: Transforming Learning District-Wide Through CTE Programs

MAKER MINDSET Transforming Learning District wide Through CTE Programs (CUE 2017) pdf

Learn how one district is leveraging inherent strengths of Career Technical Education to foster 21st-century skills through authentic, project-based learning experiences. Explore digital/technical resources and industry partnerships.

Speakers

Mike Gizzo

Bruce May

Career Technical Education Teacher on Special Assignment, Poway Unified School District

I taught middle school math and science for 11 years following a 20-year career in science, engineering and management. As a former scientist and employer of technical professionals, I firmly believe that project-based learning is the best way to help students at any academic level... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand Ballroom III, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Poway USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Common Core, Science

2:00pm PDT

Personal Learning Backpack: Empower Learners Using the UDL Lens

Once learners indicate their strengths, challenges, and interests along with preferences and needs in the Learner Profile, then the teacher can work with them to develop a Personal Learning Backpack.
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Speakers

Barbara Bray

Creative Learning Strategist, Rethinking Learning

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

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Fillmore, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Personalize Learning/Rethinking Learning
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Intermediate, New, Pre K - 12
Topic and Curricular English Language Development (ESL), History/Social Studies, Talking Pedagogy

2:00pm PDT

What Does 'REAL' Integrated Model Curriculum Look Like?

CTE Online staff and past curriculum writers will discuss how CTE Online is able to create and publish online dozens of STEM integrated projects every year to be used for free by educators across California.
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Speakers

MaryRose Lovgren

Project Coordinator, CTE Online

I am a K-12 curriculum and educational technology specialist and project coordinator who works with teachers and educational organizations in the design, development and digital sharing of curriculum. I believe that the classroom teacher is the most critical component of education... Read More →

Susan Steward

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization CTE Online
Audience and Grade Level 9 - 12, Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Visual and Performing Arts
Strand eLearning Network
Tags eLearning Network

3:30pm PDT

#CreateAccessibility: Accessible Design for Classroom Creators

Learn how to place accessible design principles in the hands of classroom creators to promote empathy, knowledge, and skills making learning accessible to all, starting with captions.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Melissa Oliver

4th Grade Teacher, Clark County School District

Melissa currently is an elementary educator in Clark County, Nevada. She has over 20 years of educational experience primarily working with students with disabilities. She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Educator. Melissa is also National Board Certified... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Plaza Ballroom AB, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Washington USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core
Strand Diverse Learners Symposium
Tags Diverse Learners Symposium

3:30pm PDT

Building a Passion-Driven Community of Learners All Year Long

How can you build a passion‑driven community of learners all year long in your classroom to empower student ownership with their learning and make a global learning impact? Attend this session to learn new instructional approaches to personalize learning with the brain in mind to motivate, engage and excite learning for ALL students.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Naomi Harm

Dell K12 Education Strategist, Dell

Naomi Harm is an educational thought leader and influencer. She welcomes every opportunity to share her expertise and best practices relating to 1:1 mobile learning and literacy initiatives, classroom redesigns, instructional strategies, and brain-based teaching and learning to support... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Oasis 4, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Dell
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Reading/Language Arts

3:30pm PDT

EV3 Robotics (Intermediate) – Get 4th-12th Graders Excited About STEM by Building Robots!

Speakers

David Calkins

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 8 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization LEGO Education
Company LEGO
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Mathematics, Science
Tags LEGO

3:30pm PDT

How Might We ELD Using the TK-12 Digital ELD Toolkit

What are some challenges you face when supporting the ELs in your classroom, school, or district? Come solve your ELD problems of practice with our TK-12 Digital ELD Toolkit!
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Speakers

Theresa Blanchard

District Instructional Specialist, Sanger Unified School District

Wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. Aunt. Friend. Teacher. Coach. Student. Lifelong Learner. Follow me on Twitter @CarteBlanchard

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Primrose C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Sanger USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, English Language Development (ESL), Reading/Language Arts

3:30pm PDT

Implementing an ITInventory & Helpdesk System Across a School District

Speakers

Barbara Nesbitt

Tim Roots

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 8 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Parago Software inc
Company Parago Software
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Experienced, IT Professionals
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Tags Parago Software

3:30pm PDT

Integrating Robots Within a Makerspace Setting

Are you interested in integrating robots within a Makerspace setting? Come see examples, video clips, and photos of the use of robots in the classroom. Panel will share the lessons that parallels the SAMR model to increase effectiveness of robots in the classroom. Panel will also share their experience and thought process of integrating robots within the Makerspace setting. Questions and open discussion are encouraged.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Denise Fielden

Sunghie Okino

Alexander Ordonez

3rd Grade Teacher, Los Alamitos Unified

Alex is a past recipient of the OCCUE SEEDS grant. He has also presented at the National CUE Conference. Alex is currently teaching 3rd grade and is getting his Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from CSULB.

Wendy Perizzo

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Los Alamitos Elementary
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Mathematics, Science

3:30pm PDT

Let's Change the World - Universal Design for Learning

Utilizing an app called Lightbot: One Hour Code (iOs or Android) we will discover the foundations of Universal Design for Learning and how they relate to our overall human experience.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Ali Halsey

Zachary Smith

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Sanger USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, IT Professionals, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

3:30pm PDT

Student Data Privacy and District App Approval

Student Data Privacy is one of the biggest challenges facing school districts today. Join us to learn our District’s process for app approval using Google Forms and the add-on Autocrat.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Ashley Grim

Education Technology Specialist, Ceres Unified School District

Mariana Sandoval

Educational Technology Specialist, Ceres Unified District Office

I am an Education Technology Specialist for Ceres Unified School District. I have been working for Ceres Unified since 2006. I taught technology for middle school and high school students for three years at a charter school. I look forward to conversations about technology, places... Read More →

Brian Wise

District Education Technology Specialist, Ceres USD

I'm an Education Technology Specialist for a public K-12 school district located in California's Central Valley. I'm responsible for technology professional development and support at seven different school sites. My school district has boldly adopted 1:1 Chromebook devices for all... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Royal I - III, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Ceres USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Intermediate, IT Professionals, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

3:30pm PDT

Student Passion Con: What It Is and How To!

Do you like empowering students and supporting them in following their passions? Hold a Student Passion Conference! I’ll share what we did and share tools to hold your own.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Amy Fadeji

Ashley Williams

Teacher on Special Assignment, Reed Union School District

Ashley is a teacher on special assignment. Her goal is to make schools a place where kids want to be, and learn to love learning!

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 3, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Petaluma City Schools
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Leadership & Administration

3:30pm PDT

Tech Tools to Help Students Find and Use Their Voice

The core of personalized learning is the student has a voice and a choice in their learning. This session shares technology tools, classroom examples, and how they impact team learning.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Sebastian Cognetta

Director, Aveson Charter Schools

Sebastian Cognetta holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California and is the Director at Aveson Charter Schools, a breakthrough public school pioneering Personalized Mastery Learning (PML). With more than fifteen years experience in education... Read More →

Terry Doub

Tech Tools to Help Students Find and Use Their Voice pdf

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 2, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Aveson School of Leaders
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Talking Pedagogy, Reading/Language Arts

8:30am PDT

Rock Star Jam Session: Harness Google Tools to Transform Your Next Meeting

Educational community change requires a leader to use technology that benefits staff and students. Participants will elicit ideas and then incorporate Google Tools creating connections and action on ideas. Participants need to bring in their own device.
Presenter Resources

All pre-registered attendees signed up for zero dollar (free) workshops must be in a seat five minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop. If not, you will lose your pre-registered seat and it will be open to other conference participants standing by.

Please click here for the full list of workshop guidelines.

Speakers

Randy Kolset

Coordinator Educational Technology, Orange Unified School District

Kathy Martin

Principal, Melinda Heights Elementary

BYOD, Chromebooks, Google Apps, Discovery Education, Social Media, UCLA

Saturday March 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite F, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Orange USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration

9:00am PDT

A Guide to Integrating Ozobots Across the Kinder-5th Grade Curriculum

Are you interested in integrating Ozobots in a Kinder-5th grade classroom? Come see examples, video clips, and photos of the use of Ozobots in the classroom. Panel will share their year’s best Ozobot lessons aligned with Common Core, NGSS, and a Makerspace setting. Questions and open discussion are encouraged.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Melissa Chambers

Denise Fielden

Alexander Ordonez

3rd Grade Teacher, Los Alamitos Unified

May Samari

Darielle Tom

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 1, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 8, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Science

9:00am PDT

Can I Use That? Exploring Copyright, Fair Use & Creative Commons

Confused about what you and your students can legally and ethically use when creating online content? Come explore copyright, fair use, Creative Commons - and how to encourage creativity while respecting intellectual property.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Gail Desler

Tech Integration Specialist, Elk Grove Unified School District

Gail Desler is a technology integration specialist for the Elk Grove Unified School District. She is also a Google Certified Teacher and a Teacher Consultant for the National Writing Project. Much of her focus is in supporting students in becoming “change writers,” empowered to... Read More →

Jane Lofton

Teacher Librarian, "in the wild"

Jane recently retired as high school teacher librarian at Mira Costa HS in Manhattan Beach, where she worked to empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users and creators of information and to share their voices, connect with... Read More →

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Plaza Ballroom CD, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Elk Grove USD
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts
Strand Higher Education Network, Information Literacy Summit, Video in the Classroom Network
Tags Higher Education Network, Information Literacy Summit, Video in the Classroom Network

9:00am PDT

Designing Systems of Change: Leading in a Shifted World

This session is a deep-dive into the systems disconnects that are being brought on by the digital and technological disruption and transformation that is happening across society and how our educational organizations need to creatively and innovatively transform to meet the variety of shifts that are coming at our districts, schools and students if we are to truly prepare them for the future.

Speakers

David Culberhouse

Program Manager, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization SBC Superintendent of Schools
Audience and Grade Level Administration
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Strand Future Ready, IT Professionals
Tags Future Ready, IT Professionals

9:00am PDT

Got PD?

Learn how PVUSD, a large Title 1 district, has strategically developed a professional development plan to correlate with 1:1 devices in classrooms district-wide.

Speakers

Miranda Felton

TOSA, Pajaro Valley Unified School District

Harendra Goonetilleke

Courtney Rudd

Got PD presentation pdf

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization PVUSD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Common Core, English Language Development (ESL)

9:00am PDT

Minute by Minute - Knowing Students Through Formative Assessment

Attendees will gain knowledge of the importance and strategies associated with formative assessment along with practical, technology based classroom tools to put them into practice.

Speakers

Jennifer Bourgeois, Ph.D.

Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Fontana Unified School District

Richard Torres

Assistant Principal, Orange Unified School District

Formative Assessment CUE 2017 pdf

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Orange USD
Audience and Grade Level K - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

9:00am PDT

OneNote: One Solution to Transform Your School Campus

Come experience how SMCHS has completely transformed how students learn and how teachers teach with the implementation of OneNote and Office 365. A panel of our teachers will walk you through this amazing, must-have tool!

Speakers

Scott Bricker

Director of Educational Technology, Santa Margarita Catholic High School

As the Director of Instructional Technology, my responsibilities include designing and leading teacher and student training sessions on the Windows 8 Tablet PC and accompanying software applications, while also working with Department Chairs to integrate Interactive Ebooks and all... Read More →

Joseph Hoff

John Remmell

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Palladium South/North, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Santa Margarita Catholic HS
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, English Language Development (ESL), Leadership & Administration, Mathematics

9:00am PDT

Take Students From 'Learning to Read' into 'Reading to Learn'

Once students have learned to read they need instruction to take them into "reading to learn" to build comprehension, vocabulary, stamina, fluency and motivation. Our digital reading solution provides an adaptive assessment and personalized instruction - working simultaneously with the physical, cognitive and emotional domains of reading - not in isolation. Average gains of 1.5-2 grade levels in one semester!

Speakers

Tara Baldwin

Pamela Dixon

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Mesquite C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 9 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Reading Plus
Company Reading Plus
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12, Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New
Topic and Curricular English Language Development (ESL), Online/Blended Learning, Reading/Language Arts
Tags Reading Plus

9:00am PDT

TECH Talks: Personalized Professional Learning

Essential apps and educational technology resources are explored and discussed with educators to identify relevancy in their instruction. CVUSD EdTECH TOSAS will share how TECH talks was developed and executed.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Brian Carnes

Esmeralda Chavez

Teacher, Coachella Valley USD

Israel Orantes

Edward Simoneau

Ed Tech Coordinator, Coachella Valley Unified School District

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Fillmore, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Coachella Valley USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Professional Development, Talking Pedagogy

9:00am PDT

What’s Data Got to Do with It?

Overwhelmed with student data? No student data at all? Work less, achieve more. Join our interactive session and use technology to collect and analyze data to make informed instructional decisions.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jeremy Cavallaro

Christina Cho

Dr. Jody Guarino

OCDE Mathematics Coordinator, Orange County Department of Education

Dr. Jody Guarino is a former National Board Certified Teacher with an Early Childhood Generalist Certificate who has a passion for connecting research to practice. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) from Azusa Pacific University, a Master of Science Degree (M.S... Read More →

Kristin Thomsen

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Roxy 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Orange County DOE
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New, Pre K - 6
Topic and Curricular Mathematics, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Reading/Language Arts

9:00am PDT

Digital Media Academy: Innovation and Learning...The Perfect Blend

Learn how districts and teachers empower students to acquire and apply their learning through the power of student video production, while mastering digital literacy skills. K-12.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Heather Hultgren

Educational Technology, Encinitas Union School District

Ashley Tarquin

TOSA Educational Technology, Encinitas Union School District

Digital Media Academy Professional Development Instructor, Apple Distinguished Educator, Apple Teacher, Leader in Next Generation Science Standards implementation, Amazon Education Fellow, TOSA/Coach in Encinitas Union School District. Served as International Baccalaureate Coordinator... Read More →

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Encinitas Union SD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Leadership & Administration, Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts, Science
Strand Video in the Classroom Network
Tags Video in the Classroom Network

9:00am PDT

Hands On! Exploring Innovative Tech Tools!

Explore the newest and most effective STEM and Makerspace tools and their impact on the future of learning and teaching.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Susan Wells

Founder CEO, TechTerra

I am an educator, innovator and pioneer in the field of mobile learning. For 30 years, I served as a Principal, Administrator, Teacher, Technology Coordinator, Public Speaker and Educational Consultant. I planned and carried out the first school-wide 1:1 deployment of iPod touches... Read More →

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization TechTerra Education
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Common Core, Science

10:30am PDT

Making Writing: 3D Printing to Teach Literacy & Writing

We can’t be innovative alone. Hear how one principal / teacher duo developed a new kind of Language Arts class, one leveraging 3D Printing and making to teach literacy and writing to long-term EL students.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Matthew Arnold

Heather Wolpert-Gawron

teacher/coach, Jefferson Middle School

Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher and PBL coach. She was the 2013 Department of Education Profiled Connected Educator as well as the San Gabriel Valley CUE Teacher of the Year for 2009. Heather is the author of Just Ask Us: Kids Speak Out on Stude... Read More →

Saturday March 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Jefferson MS
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, English Language Development (ESL), Reading/Language Arts, Talking Pedagogy

10:30am PDT

Speed Geeking as a PD Model

More hands-on than poster sessions, more accessible than independent learning, and more efficient than longer presentations, Speed Geeking is an effective and engaging model for professional development.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Tamara Davis

Alexandra Ito

Director, Learning Innovation with Technology, Santa Ana Unified School District

Supporting parents in becoming digital leaders, personalizing professional development, providing 1:1 access to students - "Access for All."

Stacy Kline

Program Specialist, SAUSD

I am a middle and high school teacher with the Advanced Learning Academy Early College, a personalized & flexible learning environment where our students' needs & input are paramount. Students have individualized learning plans & may adjust their program due to their current competency... Read More →

David Lofink

Curriculum Specialist, Technology, Santa Ana Unified School District

Saturday March 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Santa Ana USD
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Professional Development

10:30am PDT

Text Complexity, Evidence, Data: Gateway to College and Career Readiness

Join the presenters in an interactive session connecting text complexity and technology to help close achievement gaps as measured by SBAC and CollegeBoard in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.

Speakers

Danielle Donaldson-Lovette

Jennifer Bourgeois, Ph.D.

Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Fontana Unified School District

CUE 2017 Text Complexity pdf

Saturday March 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Orange USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts

10:30am PDT

Using OneNote in the Classroom

OneNote is a powerful tool for organization, collaboration with peers and students, and limiting the need for paper. Helpful hints and user experience will be shared.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Geri Coats

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ernest Righetti High School

Passionate Lifelong Learner looking to build my teaching repertoire to support student learning! Love tech, and love collaborating with other teachers!

Matthew Markstone

Saturday March 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Palladium South/North, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Ernest Righetti HS
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12, College, Administration, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Online/Blended Learning, Common Core

10:30am PDT

What Does a 21st Century Teacher Look Like?

Learn how 21st Century Teachers in Coachella Valley USD inspire students to leverage digital media tools to enhance their learning and creativity and prepare them for careers of the future.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Michelle Murphy

Edward Simoneau

Ed Tech Coordinator, Coachella Valley Unified School District

Saturday March 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Fillmore, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Coachella Valley USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College, Administration, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

10:30am PDT

What Does an Innovator in a School or District Look Like?

How are today’s innovators different and what qualities make their schools stand out? Future Ready’s Thomas Murray will share key factors in how district leaders are creating cultures of innovation in their schools.
Presenter Resources

Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education. He has testified before the US Congress and works alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, and the US Department of Education. Murray serves as a conference keynote, was named one of “20 to Watch” by NSBA,” and “Education Policy Person of the Year” by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015.

Speakers

Thomas Murray

Saturday March 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 10 - Concurrent Session, Spotlight

Host Organization Future Ready Schools
Audience and Grade Level Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration
Strand Future Ready, IT Professionals
Tags Featured, Future Ready, IT Professionals, Spotlight

10:30am PDT

You Got Flipping Questions? We Got Flipping Answers!

Trying to wrap your head around effectively implementing flipped learning strategies with your students? Experience flipping firsthand in an inquiry-based flipped lesson. This session is 100% designed around YOUR questions!

Speakers

Kate Baker

9th & 12th grade English Teacher, Southern Regional High School

Kate Baker, a 9th & 12th grade English teacher at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, NJ, is a contributing author of Flipping 2.0: Practical Strategies for Flipping Your Classroom. With 16 years experience & 4 years flipped, Kate is adept at integrating technology... Read More →

Crystal Kirch

Digital Learning Coach, Tustin Unified School District

Crystal Kirch is passionate about transforming teaching and learning with technology. She flipped her high school math class for three years, blogging her journey at flippingwithkirch.blogspot.com. She released her first book in 2016, "Flipping with Kirch: The Ups and Downs from... Read More →

Saturday March 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smoketree C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Southern Regional HS
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 6 - 12, College, Administration, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts

10:30am PDT

“Game of Phones”: The Role Technology Plays in Bullying Behaviors