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)

9:30am PDT

#GoOpen Phase 1: Setting Goals and Strategy

#GoOpen Districts that choose to implement openly licensed educational resources assess their needs, set goals, and strategically plan their work. Learn more at this playground session!
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Benjamin Churchill

Superintendent, Carlsbad Unified School District

Dr. Ben Churchill began serving as Superintendent of Carlsbad Unified School District in 2016. He previously worked in Illinois, serving as an assistant superintendent, high school principal, and high school English teacher. Ben began his 28-year career in education teaching English... Read More →

Pam Hernandez

Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Carlsbad USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

9:30am PDT

#GoOpen Phase 2: Organizing a Team

#GoOpen Districts identify key stakeholders across the district to play important roles in creating, curating, and leading the transition to openly licensed educational resources. Learn more at this playground session!
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Chris Long

OCCUE - VP of Business, HBUHSD - Ed Tech

Chris Long is an instructional leader who is passionate about using technology to create collective and innovative environments to improve teaching and learning. With 18 years of high school physics teaching experience, Chris thrives when he is helping students and educators to ask... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Huntington Beach USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

9:30am PDT

#GoOpen Phase 3: Determining Infrastructure

#GoOpen Districts that implement openly licensed educational resources at scale need a comprehensive infrastructure to ensure access to these teaching and learning resources. Learn more at this playground session!
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Brian Ausland

Lead Learning Engineer, Navigation North

Hi, my name is Brian, and I now go by the self-appointed title of Learning Engineer. The team I lead works to increase student access to rich, digital Open Educational Resources (OER) that typically can't be accessed via traditional textbooks or within a given school's pool of local... Read More →

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Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Navigation North
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

9:30am PDT

#GoOpen Phase 4: Ensuring Quality

#GoOpen Districts ensure that openly licensed resources are high quality and provide the learning experiences necessary to exceed learning goals for all students. Learn more at this playground session!
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Dan McDowell

Director of Learning and Innovation, Grossmont UHSD

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Grossmont UHSD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

9:30am PDT

#GoOpen Phase 5: Designing Professional Learning

#GoOpen Districts leverage professional learning to ensure sustainability and scalability of openly licensed educational resources. Learn more at this playground session!
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Erin English

Director in the Educational Excellence Department, Vista Unified School District

Currently, I am a Director in the Educational Excellence Department with the Vista Unified School District. I am directly involved in creating online professional learning opportunities for classified and certificated staff. I also work closely with the district's Future Ready Media... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Vista USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

9:30am PDT

#GoOpen Statewide Support

#GoOpen States provide guidance and leadership as districts expand their use of high-quality openly licensed educational resources. Learn more at this playground session!
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Geoff Belleau

Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education

Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization California Department of Education
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

9:30am PDT

Welcome to #GoOpen

#GoOpen is a national movement that encourages states, school districts, and educators to use openly licensed educational materials to transform teaching and learning. But what does this really look like in your district? The US Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology published the #GoOpen District Launch Packet that outlines the phases in the process of this transition. Let’s dig into this guiding document to learn from #GoOpen districts that have already made this transition.
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Kristina Ishmael

Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology (OET), U.S. Department of Education

Kristina Ishmael is an educator, learner, advocate, and agent of change. As the leader of the Office of Ed Tech, she executes the office's mission of developing national edtech policy that enables everywhere, all-the-time learning and supports digital equity and opportunity.In her... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization U.S. Department of Education
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

9:30am PDT

What’s the Difference Between Proprietary, Free, and Open?

Instructional materials typically fall into three categories – proprietary, free, and open. What does this mean and how does it impact teaching and learning? Learn more at this playground session!
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Glenn Warren

Director, Encinitas Union School District

Glen Warren is the director of Literacies, Outreach, and Libraries at Encinitas Union School District. He is an advocate for extreme personalization of student learning through the integration of multiple literacies including media information literacy, design thinking, and social... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Salon II, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Encinitas USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

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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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

Sessions, 1 - Concurrent Session

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

The Power of Audio in the Classroom

Incorporate Speaking & Listening Common Core standards, a purpose for revision, and capture learning a student may not be able to demonstrate through traditional assessment by incorporating audio in the classroom.
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Roland Aichele

Humanities Teacher, Westlake Charter School

8th grade humanities teacher at Westlake Charter School in Natomas. Former CapCue board member. Lover of all things tech, coffee, donuts, and EDU.

Thursday March 16, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 2, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Westlake Charter School
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, English Language Development (ESL), Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Talking Pedagogy, Visual and Performing Arts
Strand Video in the Classroom Network
Tags Video in the Classroom Network

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.

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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

Workshops, Zero-Dollar

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

Workshops, Zero-Dollar

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

12:30pm PDT

California Legislature Passes Law Abolishing Homework in Grades K-8…in 1901

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Why Are We Still Talking About Homework? Because collaboration allows modern teachers the opportunity to solidify their stance on homework policy decisions. Participants in this session develop a brief rationale for their homework policy position and learn how to create technology electives to demonstrate learning at home in the 21st Century.
Objective: Utilizing personal computers, Google Classroom (or other program) and You Tube Playlists, participants will develop student centered electives for students in their grade level to be available as enrichment opportunities.
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Terri Rodman

Education Services and Design, Education Premise LLC

Hello Everyone - Terri Parker RodmanI'm a veteran teacher/instructional designer dedicated to getting teachers and technology together. I provide quality research (geek alert!) for teachers and administrators expecting rigorous tech design to work in the classrooms. Member of KERN... Read More →

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

Host Organization Education Premise
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Online/Blended Learning, Talking Pedagogy
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

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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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

Google Tools to Model and Teach Good Digital Citizenship

Discover how Google Search teaches students about Copyright Law and Fair Use, while creative tools like Draw, and Photos empower them to become creators and collaborators of their own media.
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Genevieve Pacada

Academic Technology Specialist, Santa Clara COE

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

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

Host Organization Union SD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

12:30pm PDT

Growth Mindset in a Tech-Rich Classroom

Often students develop a perception about themselves that impede their ability to succeed. How can teachers change that perception? Build a growth mindset using web-tools that challenge and inspire learners.
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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 →

Growth Mindset in Your Classroom CUE (2) pdf

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Primrose B, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Santa Clara COE
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core, History/Social Studies

12:30pm PDT

Integrating Standards with Engaging Tech Tools

Examine technology tools that coordinate with state standards and effective ways to integrate these resources with instructional strategies to share with your colleagues.
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Nancy Gibson

TOA Moderator Administrator/Consultant, Center for Distance and Online Learning @LACOE

Be sure to download your state's standards on your phone or tablet for reference during this session: https://www.masteryconnect.com/state-apps.html If you would like to extend this session to informally share and discuss tech tools you have learned about at the conference, plan... Read More →

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

Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Common Core
Strand eLearning Network
Tags eLearning Network

12:30pm PDT

Teacher Authored Textbooks

This session will provide insight into why several teachers at our school decided to write their own textbooks, and how you can do it too! Using iBooks Author we created textbooks for our classes. We will discuss the entire journey as well as the outcomes after using the books for the last two years. Come and get inspired to write or curate your own book!
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Kathy Garcia

Teacher, Cathedral Catholic

Director of Educational Technology, Apple Distinguished Educator, 2017 and ASL Teacher.

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
El Dorado III/IV, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Cathedral Catholic HS
Audience and Grade Level Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Reading/Language Arts

12:30pm PDT

The Stories That Numbers Tell: Data Visualization in the Classroom

Learn how to use data visualization tools to provide meaningful opportunities for your students to engage in collecting and analyzing data sets to share stories with a larger audience of peers and adults.

Speakers

Maria Cervera

Nancy Rink

Online Learning Manager, KQED

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mesquite B, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization KQED
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Reading/Language Arts, Science
Strand Higher Education Network
Tags Higher Education Network

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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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

1:00pm PDT

Read Dating: Speed Dating Books to Find the Perfect Match

Read dating, like speed dating, is a way for students to ‘hook-up’ with a good read. Students ‘‘date’ four books and hopefully “start their love affair” with an epic story.

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Cynthia Lipsig

Science, Art, Technology Instructor, Central Bay High School

Resource Area for Teachers Fellow. Masters in Instructional Science and Technology. MERIT 2015 Cohort participant. Raspberry pi certified educator.

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

Host Organization Central Bay HS
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, English Language Development (ESL), Reading/Language Arts

1:30pm PDT

Engineering in the Classroom: Online Resources for Hands-on Activities

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a leader in engineering and space exploration. Learn about an online resource from JPL’s Education Office and how students can engage in NGSS engineering standards.
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Speakers

Lyle Tavernier

Thursday March 16, 2017 1:30pm - 1:50pm PDT
Salon I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

CUE Tips, Salon I Riviera Hotel

Host Organization NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Science

2:00pm PDT

Pecha Kucha as Gateway to Iron Chef Lesson Design

In this CUETip we will explore Pecha Kucha and how to make it gateway for student presentations and Iron Chef Lessons.
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David Platt

Teacher and Technology Trainer, Covina-Valley Unified School District

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

Thursday March 16, 2017 2:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Covina High
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL)

2:00pm PDT

Instant Formative Feedback with Google Forms

This hands-on exploration of how to create Google Forms that provide instant feedback to empower teachers and students by making use of Data Validation, Quiz feature, add-ons, and section pathways.
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Katie Gault

Coordinator of Data & Assessment, Sanger Unified School District

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

Sessions, 3 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Sanger USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core, Mathematics

2:00pm PDT

Walking on Eggshells: Developing Social & Emotional Presence in Online Learning

How do online learners develop skills to navigate uncomfortable scenarios with teachers & classmates? See how intentional activities can support students in developing emotional and social presence in online/blended environments.
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Angel Krause

Assistant Professor - School of Education, Fresno Pacific University

Hello! I am passionate about connecting with learners in online and blended settings (and face to face settings too)! I have worked with teachers for the past 15 years as a mentor, support provider, and professor. For the past 11 years, I have focussed on online education as I... Read More →

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

Sessions, 3 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Fresno Pacific University
Audience and Grade Level Adult Education, Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning
Strand eLearning Network, Higher Education Network
Tags eLearning Network, Higher Education Network

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.
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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

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!
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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

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.
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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

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.

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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

Digital Storytelling with Google Maps Tools

Google Maps tools are for more than finding your house and directions. They can be used by students as digital content creation tools to create history, literature, and science projects while meeting Common Core writing standards.
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Will Kimbley

Educational Technology Coordinator, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Coordinator of Educational TechnologyMonterey Peninsula Unified School DistrictMonterey, CA

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

Host Organization Monterey Peninsula USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, English Language Development (ESL), History/Social Studies, Reading/Language Arts

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.
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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

Supporting Independence with Technology

Students with moderate-severe disabilities can use technology to increase their independence.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

JAMES KOONTZ

Coordinator, Transition Services, SP ED ADMIN SERVCS

Supporting students with a wide range of abilities.

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

Host Organization LAUSD
Audience and Grade Level Adult Education, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Talking Pedagogy
Strand Diverse Learners Symposium
Tags Diverse Learners Symposium

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

Virtually Build and Mix Up Reality in the Classroom

Constructing learning through in a mixed reality setting can lead to increased immersive learning experiences among your students. Join this session about building experiential learning for all types of learners.
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Speakers

Nicholas Clayton

Special Education Teacher/Tech Coach, Victor Elementary School District

I have been a techie (and nerd) since my Nintendo days many moons ago and an educator for 6 years. I am an oversharer who loves everything edtech and have joined and conducted several virtual field trips for multiple school sites and sites around the world. I enjoy hanging out with... Read More →

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

Host Organization Victor Elementary SD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, College, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Reading/Language Arts, Science
Strand Higher Education Network
Tags Higher Education Network

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

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.
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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

CANCELLED - Hickory Dickory DOK - Critical Thinking Around the Clock

Activate your students’ 21st century skills with Rank & Reason! In this interactive session, learn how to engage students in collaborative justification and leave with a lesson you can use Monday!
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Speakers

Michelle Labelle-Fisch

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

Sessions, 5 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Host Organization K.I. Jones Elementary
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Online/Blended Learning, Reading/Language Arts
Tags Addendum

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

Leveling Up: Gamification and Engagement in the 21st Century Classroom

Teachers will participate in an interactive session that focuses on creating engagement in the classroom using Gamification of Education Techniques.
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Speakers

Keenan Kibrick

Tech TOSA, Oak Park Unified School District

I'm a Tech TOSA at the Oak Park Unified School District. My specialty is the integrations of Game like learning concepts into the classroom. Along with designing innovative ways to enhance the classroom experience using Google Products for Collaboration. I am interested in Technology... Read More →

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

Host Organization Oak Park USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core

10:00am PDT

Show Me a Story: Making Movies and Changing Behaviors

Ditch your boring social stories. Video modeling increases student buy-in and improves social behavior. Come learn the skills you need to use video modeling to improve communication, attention, and socialization.
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Speakers

Sam Rosener

Parvin Shaker

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

Host Organization Chaffey Joint Union HSD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design
Strand Diverse Learners Symposium, Video in the Classroom Network
Tags Diverse Learners Symposium, Video in the Classroom 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.
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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 →

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

10:30am PDT

Lunch n' Learn: Too Legit to Click: Hammer Out the Essentials of Google Classroom

Interested in using Google Classroom but feeling like U Can´t Touch it? When thinking about starting with Google Classroom do you feel the need to Pray, just to make it today? Come learn about the basics of Google Classroom and leave after setting up your first class. Learn about assignments, announcements, and basic grading within this great Google app. Leave with a class in Google Classroom that students will exclaim, ¨Have you seen her Google Classroom?¨ Bring a device that can access the internet so that we can Turn This Classroom Out! Participants need to bring in their own device. Lunch is provided.
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Speakers

Brandon Schut

Career & Educational Technology Coach, Stanislaus County Office of Education

A few people mistake me for a young Ryan Reynolds.

Hammer Resource Link pdf

Friday March 17, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. View ticket for room location.

Workshops, Paid

Host Organization Stanislaus COE
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Online/Blended Learning

11:00am PDT

Symbaloo: Symbols to Guide You

Using Symbaloo to organize and share content with students.
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Speakers

Lisa Rodriguez

Victoria Watanabe

Teacher, Jurupa unified School District

Elementary teacher who enjoys discovering new ways to use the available technology to engage, instruct, and assess my students.

Friday March 17, 2017 11:00am - 11:20am PDT
Salon I, Riviera Hotel 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

CUE Tips, Salon I Riviera Hotel

Host Organization Jurupa USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Professional Development

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!
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Speakers

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.

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

Going Rogue: Defeat the Dark Side by Making Better Video

The fate of student films is in your hands! Help your students make better video projects by joining this Rebel Alliance. (And leave ready to use the Force on Monday.).
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jessica Pack

Tracy Walker

6th Grade/Tech Elective, Sinaloa Middle School

Going Rogue Link pdf

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

Host Organization Sinaloa MS
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

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

Increase Focus and Innovate Students with Interactive Presentations - All Devices

Create a Nearpod presentation in this fantastic make and take session. Nearpod presentations can be used as a synchronized live lessons or as a flipped presentations or homework. Bring your own device!
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Speakers

Jolene Berg

KernCUE Board, KernCUE Board Member

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

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

Host Organization Kern COE
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, English Language Development (ESL), Reading/Language Arts
Strand Diverse Learners Symposium
Tags Diverse Learners Symposium

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

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.
Presenter Resources

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

Welcome to the Access Cafe

Join Texthelp Staff and area educators to get strategies and free tools to help ALL students read and respond to grade level text, access standards and prepare for online testing.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Paul Brown

John Mc Gowan

Gary Rubin

Nora Trentacoste

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

Sessions, 6 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Texthelp
Company Texthelp
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts
Tags Texthelp

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.
Presenter Resources

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

Enhance Your Math Class Through Digital Exit Tickets

Digital exit tickets allow teachers to extend learning and collaboration outside the math period. Exit tickets are used to check for understanding at anytime using digital tools and Google Forms.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Tim Gillis

Teacher, VCPUSD

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

Host Organization VCPUSD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Common Core, Mathematics

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

1:30pm PDT

CANCELLED - How to Teach Students to Respect Rules with Easy Tools

Come hear how these classroom management strategies that are data driven, results based, and proven to work can make a difference in your classroom.

CANCELLED

Speakers

Chris Moody

Friday March 17, 2017 1:30pm - 1:50pm PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

CUE Tips, Addendum, HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall)

Host Organization Moody Pacific Coaching & Consulting
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Reading/Language Arts
Tags Addendum

1:30pm PDT

Messy, Mobile Art Making: Exploring a Tra-digital Approach to Learning

Come and make a mess as we seamlessly combine hands-on practices and processes, tactile materials and mobile devices for creativity! This workshop will provide you with the confidence, tools and tactics you need to enhance creativity, visual literacy and divergent thinking using mobile devices for learning in your classroom. Full of apps, lesson ideas and concrete examples from real classrooms, this course is a lot of fun and very hands-on. We’ll mix paint and pixels, iPads and everything else, as we explore lessons unpacking the concept of abstraction, use reflected images to create kaleidoscopes, get Escher-esque drawing digital tessellations, create images with type, make talking sculptures and build timelapse towers. You'll laugh as we learn about some seriously useful pedagogical approaches for rich, cross-curricular lesson design. Want more? Well, you’ll have to come to the workshop! Must have an iPad. Also, a number of free apps will be required for participation in this 'hands-on' workshop. Please watch for an email to you two weeks before this event with a list of those to download prior to arriving in Palm Springs.
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

Cathy Hunt

Teacher, St Hilda's School & iPad Art Room

Cathy is a well-known advocate for the creative integration of technology in education, developing ground-breaking programs for students around the world that combine hands-on, tactile and collaborative ways of working with mobile devices. As an award-winning educational consultant... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 1:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Pueblo, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshops, Zero-Dollar

Audience and Grade Level Beginning, IT Professionals, K - 12

2:00pm PDT

Are You Ready to #GoOpen?

#GoOpen is a national movement that encourages states, school districts, and educators to use openly licensed educational materials to transform teaching and learning. Openly licensed educational resources have enormous potential to increase access to high-quality educational opportunities in the United States. Let’s look at how transitioning to openly licensed educational materials has enabled school districts to empower teachers, keep content relevant and timely, and repurpose funding typically spent on static textbooks for other pressing needs, such as investing in the transition to digital learning.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Kristina Ishmael

Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology (OET), U.S. Department of Education

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization U.S. Department of Education
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Common Core
Strand Future Ready
Tags Future Ready

2:00pm PDT

Ozobot, The Little Robot That Can Do Anything!

Ozobot will amaze your students with endless possibilities. Combine play, critical thinking, and coding to enhance everyday lessons. This little robot can do anything!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jason Chong

Pablo Diaz

Ann Kozma

TOSA, Fullerton School District

Susan Ungaro

TOSA, Fullerton School District

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

Sessions, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Fullerton SD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core

2:00pm PDT

Read and Write for GOOGLE

Learn how to support struggling readers and ELLs to access complex, grade level text online and in your classroom using a FREE, easy to use tool.
Presenter Resources

NEW SPEAKER

Speakers

Denise Douglas

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Presenter

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

Friday March 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 7 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Audience and Grade Level K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Talking Pedagogy

2:00pm PDT

The ‘Maker Movement’: It’s About ‘Making’ Up Your Own Mind

What is the maker movement? Is it only about ‘making with electronics’ and ‘coding’? No. I don’t believe it should be. ‘Making’ should focus on taking charge of, and building, your mind—your learning. Making objects and artifacts is a means to that end! ‘Making’ is at the heart of constructionism, tinkering and inquiry. In this session, we will explore how Seymour Papert’s thoughts have merged with other great educational theories and practices to provide rich, constructivist environments for today’s students. Content provided by Peter Skillen.

NEW PRESENTERS

Speakers

David Thornburg

Director of Education, 1010 Technologies

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

Norma Thornburg

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

Sessions, 7 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts
Strand Remembering Seymour
Tags Addendum, Remembering Seymour

3:30pm PDT

Equity and Access in the Digital Classroom

As education invests heavily in technology, we have a responsibility to ask ourselves how we plan to use it to transform learning for ALL students. We will examine how technology can improve access and personalization on the road toward equity.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Dr. Dennis Large

Director, Riverside County Office of Education

Dr. Dennis Large is currently the Director of Educational Technology for the Riverside County Office of Education. In this position, he works with the school districts in Riverside County as they implement programs such as online and blended learning, personalized learning, and CA... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Riverside COE
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration, Professional Development
Strand Future Ready
Tags Future Ready

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!
Presenter Resources

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

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.
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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.
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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

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.
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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

3:30pm PDT

The Lean (Not So Mean) Green Screen Machine

Join Ali: fly like Superman, travel to another land, or simply amaze your audience using the Green Screen movie making effects. Bring your phone or some other mobile filming device.
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Speakers

Ali deGuia-Bumgarner

Teacher/Tech Integration Enthusiast, Dixie School - Dixie School District

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

Host Organization Dixie SD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, K - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, English Language Development (ESL), History/Social Studies

9:00am PDT

Go Farther with Google Geo Tools

There’s more than meets the eye in Google Earth, Maps, My Maps, and Street View. Dive deeper into these Geo Tools and learn unique and engaging ways to use each.
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Speakers

Jody Green

Board Memeber, OCCUE

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

Nancy Minicozzi

Instructional Tech Coach, Beverly Hills High School

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

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

Host Organization Las Virgenes USD
Audience and Grade Level Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Common Core, History/Social Studies

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

Sketchnotes, Doodles & Visual Thinking

Unleash student creativity with sketchnotes! Sketchnoting helps students organize thoughts, increases comprehension, and improves memory retention. We’ll share tips, resources, and classroom examples. Doodle with us during this hand-on session!
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Speakers

Pablo Diaz

Ann Kozma

TOSA, Fullerton School District

Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 3, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Fullerton SD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

9:00am PDT

Take the EW! Out of Review

Review can be boring. Let’s get rid of the ew and make it exciting by using online tools to make it engaging and fun.
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Speakers

Kelly Martin

TK-8 Educational Technology & Curriculum Coordinator, Lake Tahoe Unified School District

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

Host Organization Lake Tahoe USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Professional Development, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Health/PE, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science

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.
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Speakers

Brian Carnes

Esmeralda Chavez

Teacher, Coachella Valley USD

Israel Orantes

Edward Simoneau

Ed Tech Coordinator, Coachella Valley Unified School District

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

Saturday March 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

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.
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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.
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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

Building a Media Festival: District, Building or Classroom. Whys and Wows

Building a curriculum-based student and teacher media festival celebrates authentic assessment, project-based learning and gives students ownership and pride in learning. Target STEM, the Arts, or the community. Learn the nuts and bolts from rubrics to judges from a past master. Fabulous K-12 student examples.
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Hall Davidson, Senior Director of Global Learning Initiatives at Discovery Education, has worked from think tanks in Turkey to classrooms in Tennessee. A former K-12 bilingual math teacher, he left the classroom to become part of an Emmy Award-winning team, creating math and technology integration programs He has collaborated with thought leaders including teachers, superintendents, and consortiums and now serves as a board member for ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education.

Speakers

Hall Davidson

Director, Discovery Educator Network, Author, Discovery Education

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

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

Host Organization California Student Media Festival
Audience and Grade Level K - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Professional Development, Visual and Performing Arts
Strand Video in the Classroom Network
Tags Featured, Spotlight, Video in the Classroom Network

10:30am PDT

Discover the Best-in-Class K-12 Education Technology Platform

Learn how your district can leverage the best-in-class K-12 education technology platform to increase efficiency and deliver an engaging experience for administrators, teachers, students, and parents.

Speakers

PowerSchool

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

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

Sessions, 10 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization PowerSchool
Company PowerSchool Group LLC
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, IT Professionals, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools
Tags PowerSchool Group LLC

10:30am PDT

Enhance Your AT Toolkit for Students with Physical Impairments

How well do you serve students with physical impairments in your classrooms? Come and learn about low- to high-tech gadgets to help them better access the curricula to bridge the gap with their nondisabled peers. Explore built-in accessibility features on iPads and PCs and walk away with resources to enhance your assistive technology toolkit to create a personalized learning environment.

Speakers

Jennifer Park

Assistive Technology Coordinator, North Orange County SELPA

With over 15 years of experience in Assistive Technology, I am passionate about finding the right tools to assist special needs students to access the curriculum and communicate in the school environment. I am also passionate about bringing AR, VR, and MR tools to enhance the curriculum... Read More →

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

Host Organization West San Gabriel Valley SELPA
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts
Strand Diverse Learners Symposium
Tags Diverse Learners Symposium

10:30am PDT

Going Green for Green Screen

Come discover green screen technology! Explore how green screen can be utilized across the curriculum to transform teaching and learning and motivate students. Play and learn about tools that will empower students to dive deeper into content in a more creative way.
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Speakers

Anita Thompson

Teacher, CCSD

I am a Robotics Facilitator in the Clark County School District. I am Google Certified Educator and an Apple Teacher. I have been teaching for nine years. Six of those years have been in Clark County School District. I am very passionate about technology and computer science at the... Read More →

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

Host Organization Clark County SD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, K - 12
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Reading/Language Arts, Science
Strand Video in the Classroom Network
Tags Video in the Classroom Network

10:30am PDT

Kids Love Video. Now What?

With WeVideo - you'll feel empowered and emboldened to assign video projects to help kids build 21st century skills like Collaboration, Communication and Creativity across all grade levels and subject areas.
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Speakers

John Kline

Director, WeVideo

John Kline is currently Director of Education at WeVideo. He attended the Yale School of Music and spent a few years teaching. While teaching, John began working with education technology, helping teachers and professors use it in the classroom and lecture hall. John continues to... Read More →

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

Sessions, 10 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization WeVideo
Company WeVideo
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 12, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, History/Social Studies
Tags WeVideo

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.
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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

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.
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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

11:00am PDT

Go Paperless with Anytime, Anywhere Learning

Teachers will be able to use Edmodo for On-line learning with their students and Professional Development through engaging learners in a familiar social learning environment, measuring progress with the formative assessment tool Snapshot, and personalizing learning with easy to use Content Recommendations.

Speakers

Cristin Miller

Saturday March 18, 2017 11:00am - 11:20am PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit Hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262