CUE 2017 National Conference: Full Schedule

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4:00pm

CUE Rock Star Black Label PL

Evaluation

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

Speakers

Ed Campos

Program Manager, Brown Univ

Ed is a Program Trainer for Brown University Computer Science departments' Bootstrap: Algebra curriculum. He also is the Bootstrap Social Media Outreach Coordinator. He has 13 years of experience as a high school math & computer science teacher and is a huge advocate for classroom... Read More →

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

Poster Sessions

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

Digital Citizenship Skills for News and Media Literacy

Evaluation

In today’s 24/7 digital world, we have instant access to online information. Educators need strategies to equip students with the skills to critically evaluate today's media. Learn how to integrate concepts in news and media literacy to enhance critical thinking skills in science, civics and ELA. This poster will highlight lessons from Common Sense Education's Digital Citizenship Curriculum, built on 10+ years of expertise and classroom testing. These teaching materials give students the essential skills to be smart, savvy media consumers and creators.

Speakers

Sue Thotz

Senior Program Manager, Common Sense Education

Sue Thotz is the Senior Program Manager for Common Sense Education. In 2011, Sue began working for Common Sense providing keynotes, professional development workshops, conference presentations, and support for districts across Southern California. Prior to Common Sense, Sue was a... Read More →

CUE17 News and Media Literacy pptx

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

Poster Sessions

4:00pm

Let Your Genius Flag Fly

Evaluation

Want a way to get your students to practice CCSS skills while they’re loving what they’re learning? Get tools and ideas for a practical high school implementation of Genius Hour.
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!

Cathleen Petty

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Ernest Righetti HS
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12, College, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

4:00pm

Library of Congress Online: The Power of Primary Sources

Evaluation

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.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Esther Kligman-Frey

Teacher Trainer, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Deb White

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

Poster Sessions

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

Making the Words Come Alive, Bringing Historians into Your Classroom

Evaluation

Learn how to use free video conferencing to bring expert historians into your classroom. Walk away with a new-aged view of a classroom and ready to go lesson plans!

Speakers

Kimberly Eggett

Darcy Grimes

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Hall Fletcher Elementary
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 8
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, History/Social Studies

4:00pm

Technical Assistance Professional Development (TAPD): Free for Qualifying Districts

Evaluation

If you don't have the resources to provide quality professional development for your IT team, this poster session is the opportunity to learn about a Statewide project that will provide free technical training for your IT personnel. The Technical Assistance Professional Development Grant is the first program in the nation to provide quality online and in-person training for school district IT personnel. The program is being developed by experts throughout the country and is funded by a $10M Grant from the State of California.

Speakers

Angela Cruz

Robert Gravina

Tara Wells

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

Poster Sessions

9:30am

Building Together – Our Parents as Digital Leaders

Evaluation

This poster session will engage educators by sharing strategies and resources that they can use to support their parents’ knowledge and leadership capacity in digital citizenship.
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

Teacher, Santa Ana Unified School District

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, Santa Ana Unified School District

building together our parents as digital leaders cue pdf

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Santa Ana USD
Audience and Grade Level Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development

9:30am

Gamification: Engagement and Other Outcomes in the High School Classroom

Evaluation

Gamification is using game elements in non-gaming environments. The concepts of gamification, the different applications often used, and examples for practical applied gamification in educational settings will be provided.

Speakers

Jon McFarland

Brook Sell

Erik Ward

Condor Teacher

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Oxnard Union HSD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 6 - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

9:30am

NEW! CUE 365 Rock Star Training: Massive Creativity with Office 365!

Evaluation

An overview of the CUE Rock Star training now available for Microsoft districts. Discover how to harness the power of O365 to propel you and your students to success!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Tammy Dunbar

teacher, Manteca Unified School District

Tammy Brecht Dunbar, M.Ed., S.T.E.M. teaches 5th grade in Manteca (CA) Unified, is the 2020 NCCE Closing Keynote and is a 2018-2019 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellow. She was named 2016 California Woman of the Year, Assembly District 12, won the 2018 ISTE Literacy PLN... Read More →

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Manteca USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular Talking Pedagogy, Common Core, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science

9:30am

Super Simulations: The Next Best Thing to Actually Doing It

Evaluation

Want to be a surgeon, architect, chef or pilot? Imitating a skill and implementing it into an Apple app is becoming common. What simulations are currently practical, popular and educational?

Speakers

Tim Hibsman

Haley Hibsman

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 6 - 12, College, Adult Education
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

9:30am

The Occupy Mars Learning Adventures: Project Based Leaning Space Mathematics

Evaluation

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
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Poster Sessions

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

9:30am

Using Robotics to Solve Real World Problems

Evaluation

Help students understand logic, sequencing, and CS-STEM skills by having robots perform tasks and achieve goals. Creating robots and programs helps students be excited about learning and collaborating.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jerod Collins

Tim Gillis

Teacher, VCPUSD

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization VCPUSD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Mathematics, Science

1:00pm

AAUW Tech Trek & Tech Savvy: Super Girls in STEM

Evaluation

Discover Tech Trek and Tech Savvy, two programs of AAUW designed to support girls with an interest in STEM fields in the pursuit of their interests and goals. Learn about the programs and why they work. Learn how to get your students involved.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Debra White

Debra White is an Arts Educator and Consultant whose passion is helping teachers and students bring together the Visual & Performing Arts and Technology. She has 33 years of classroom experience teaching theatre, visual art and technology. She currently serves as The Education Committee... Read More →

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Chino Valley USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Mathematics, Science

1:00pm

Check This Out! Podcasting and Expanding Your Professional Learning

Evaluation

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.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Brian Briggs

Director of Innovation & Instructional Technology, Plumas Lake Elementary School District

Director of Innovation and Instructional Technology. CUE board member and all around nice guy that is easily excitable and distracted by shiny things.

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
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Poster Sessions

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

Integrating Technology in the Arts

Evaluation

For many schools, tech in the arts classroom is a second thought. I was lucky enough to have a principal and district that saw my passion for utilizing technology in the classroom. So, even though I don’t teach a core subject (I teach theatre full time), they supplied me with a classroom chromebook cart and about ten iPads. The goal of this presentation is to inspire you to integrate technology in your arts curriculum, because, in the real world, technology is just as prevalent in the arts as it is in all aspects of our lives.

Speakers

Misty Kluesner

Digital Innovation ToSA, Campbell Union School District

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

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Rolling Hills MS
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Professional Development, Visual and Performing Arts
Strand Video in the Classroom Network
Tags Video in the Classroom Network

1:00pm

Key Leadership Competencies to Accelerate 21st Century Growth Culture

Evaluation

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
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Poster Sessions

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

LEGO Movie Maker Mash Up Meets William Shakespeare’s Macbeth

Evaluation

This make and take session allows attendees to use LEGO Movie Maker in a PBL environment with difficult literary texts. Specs include iPad, Android devices, and computers for editing.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Melissa Baldwin

Program Specialist, College and Career Readiness, Washington Unified School District

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

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization River City HS
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Online/Blended Learning, Reading/Language Arts

1:00pm

Read Dating: Speed Dating Books to Find the Perfect Match

Evaluation

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.

Speakers

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
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Poster Sessions

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

9:45am

CUE Launch: Take Your District to the Next Level

Evaluation

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

Chief Learning Officer / Co-Founder, BUOY

Cate Tolnai supports educators and leaders as Chief Learning Officer at BUOY and Adjunct Faculty member at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothills College. She has been in education since 2002, and brings her experience in classrooms and as a site, district, and county administrator... Read More →

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

Poster Sessions

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

E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One…Civics for All!

Evaluation

Experience innovative Civic Engagement utilizing technology to meet College, Career, and Civic Readiness Standards. View mock trial, teacher-designed and piloted grade level units, and gather resources from student samples, vetted resources, and district strategies.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Robyn Litt

Teacher on Special Assignment, Encinitas Union School District

Robyn Litt is a Teacher on Special Assignment for Encinitas Union School District (K-6). She has led over 40 teachers in her district in a civic education movement over the past six years, resulting in Top Statewide Civic Learning Awards in three schools and permanent branding of... Read More →

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 →

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Encinitas USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 6, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, History/Social Studies, Leadership & Administration, Model Lessons and Lesson Design

9:45am

Gamify Your Formative Assessment

Evaluation

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

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 →

Xyzzy Godfrey

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

Poster Sessions

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

9:45am

Teaching Music with Garageband: Developing Musicianship Through Technology and Creativity

Evaluation

Garageband can be used in 21st century music classrooms to include all learners and interests, focus on creativity rather than performance, and provide a digital maker’s space for all students.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Courtney Castro

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Transformance Music
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 8
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Visual and Performing Arts

9:45am

The Power of Student-Driven Leadership in a 1:1 District

Evaluation

A 1:1 program, EUSD recognized the lack of funds available and offered technologically motivated students the capability of using evolving technical skills to support teachers and build leadership future-ready traits.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Heather Hultgren

Educational Technology, Encinitas Union School District

Glen Warren

Director of Literacies, 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 →

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Encinitas USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 6, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Leadership & Administration, Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

9:45am

YouTube Diner - Free Webtools and Apps for Teachers

Evaluation

Hey, Daddy-O! Come to our table to try out some swell webtools and apps that will help you cruise through your YouTube lessons, including Tube Chop, View Pure, and Floating.
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

bwise@ceres.k12.ca.us, 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 9:45am - 11:45am
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Ceres USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core

1:00pm

5 to Adopt, 5 to Abandon: How to Implement CUE's Short List

Evaluation

This year, CUE launched its first annual “Shortlist” - a bellwether of what’s next in education. It focuses our attention on 5 educational activities to abandon and 5 to adopt. But much like New Year’s resolutions, success or failure is all in the details. Let CUE leaders offer practical ways to implement these 10 important concepts in your learning environment. Stop by for an infusion of edu-awesome ‘use-it-Monday’ techniques to reinvent learning the CUE way!

Speakers

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 →

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Hillbrook School

1:00pm

Become an Innovative Educator

Evaluation

Speakers

Mary Bennett

Lisa Nowakowski

5th Grade educator, King City Arts Magnet School

Lisa teaches at King City Arts Magnet School. She is a Google Certified Teacher & Trainer, and has presented at CUE RockStar events in California. She was in the first cohort for Innovative Educators Advanced Studies Certificate and a Leading Edge educator. In 2010 Lisa was awarded... Read More →

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

Poster Sessions, Addendum

Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Professional Development

1:00pm

CANCELLED - Coding for Educators: Resources K-12

Evaluation

The session presentation provides educators with exciting ways to introduce computer coding to K-12 students. Educators will discover multiple resources on how to introduce computer coding to students in specific grade levels to encourage the learning of coding. Educators will learn how to integrate 21st Century digital skills to facilitate student learning, skill acquisition, and motivation through the teaching of coding with students all the while aligned with Common Core Standards. The resources shared include introducing Kinder to coding all the way to students learning a specific coding language.
Presenter Resources

CANCELLED

Speakers

Matthew Evans

Director of Technology Integration, MakerBit

Matthew Evans, M.Ed with a focus on Educational Technology, authorized Google Education Trainer, is an experienced educator, currently teaching prospective educators how to integrate technology in their curriculum at the University of San Diego. He has served as an Educational Technology... Read More →

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

Poster Sessions, Addendum

Host Organization CSU San Marcos
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 8, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Professional Development

1:00pm

Enhance Your Math Class Through Digital Exit Tickets

Evaluation

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
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Poster Sessions

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

Make it Personalized: Use TouchCast

Evaluation

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
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Poster Sessions

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

1:00pm

Preparing Students for Success: Become a Future Ready District

Evaluation

What is a Future Ready district? What resources are available to support your district on the road to becoming Future Ready? Stop by to talk with Lia Dossin, Outreach and Marketing Manager, Future Ready Schools to learn more about the Future Ready framework, the Future Ready assessments, the Future Ready dashboard and all of the Future Ready resources that your district can utilize to support the implementation of personalized, research-based digital learning strategies to ensure that all students can achieve their full potential.

Speakers

Lia Dossin

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

Poster Sessions

1:00pm

The Superheroes of CUE, Podcasting for You

Evaluation

Meet and hear some notable superheroes of CUE on a live podcast in this dynamic Poster Session. You will develop your own superpowers of podcasting with your hosts @TechTomBUSD and @TechMikeBUSD of “TOSAsTalkingTech” podcast. Between live guest interviews you will learn how to record, interview, edit and publish your own podcast for you and your students. Become a Superhero of podcasting!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Tom Covington

Michael Jephcott

Technology Integration Specialist, Bassett Unified School District

I am a Technology Integration Specialist (TOSA) in the Bassett Unified School District in La Puente, California. I have been teaching and providing professional development for students and teachers since 2001. I am a Leading Edge-Professional Learning Leader candidate and a 2016... Read More →

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

Poster Sessions

9:00am

Beyond the Hour of Code: Programming in the Primary Grades

Evaluation

Let's talk about how you can use tech already in your school to support awesome content area learning. Teachers don't need to understand programming to make great use of it.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

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 →

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Echo Horizon School
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 6
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts

9:00am

Beyond Your Classroom Walls

Evaluation

It's time to open the doors of your classroom and collaborate with classrooms around the world!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jennifer Wagner

Teacher, CCM

Jennifer Wagner currently teaches at a private Christian School in Murrieta, CA working primarily with K6 students in the computer lab. In her spare time, she hosts online projects at ProjectsByJen.com and is ALWAYS encouraging teachers to be creative, to try new ideas, and enjoy... Read More →

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Calvary Murrieta
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, New, Pre K - 6
Topic and Curricular History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Reading/Language Arts, Science

9:00am

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

Evaluation

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

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

Poster Sessions

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

Hands On! Exploring Innovative Tech Tools!

Evaluation

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
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Poster Sessions

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

9:00am

If You Build It, They Will Come: PD's That Rock!

Evaluation

Teacher Leaders have numerous resources at their fingertips, but how do you let your fellow teachers know about all you can offer? Get better at selling yourself with simple strategies.
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Speakers

Tom Covington

Technology Integration Specialist, Bassett Unified School District

Tom Covington is a Tech TOSA and Podcaster from Cerritos, CA. He loves tech and learning, and is geeky about getting others to love tech too! His sessions are full of hands-on learning and play, and he is always there for support, encouragement and to answer any questions!Certifications... Read More →

Michael Jephcott

Technology Integration Specialist, Bassett Unified School District

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Bassett USD
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Leadership & Administration, Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

9:00am

The Great 6th Grade Race

Evaluation

Hook your students with a race to the finish line! Learn how to use Google Maps to create a dynamic game-based unit that your students will beg to play!
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Speakers

Rebecca Wilkin

6th Grade Teacher, Selma Unified

The Great 6th Grade Race pptx

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

Poster Sessions

Host Organization Terry Elementary
Audience and Grade Level Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core, Reading/Language Arts