CUE 2017 National Conference

Digital focused-notes creates a living document with which students interact. Participants will leave with the ability to implement an important strategy utilizing digital tools in their classroom.
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Speakers

David Allen

Teacher, Garden Grove Unified

Michael Coyle

Adrian Lucero

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 3, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Santiago HS
Audience and Grade Level 4 - 12, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy
Strand IT Professionals
Tags IT Professionals

12:30pm PDT

Blended Learning: Get Embed with Google Tools

Participants will be given tips, tools and hands-on practice on how to embed various Google Apps and other Web 2.0 Tools to create an engaging and interactive Google Site.Participants should be familiar with Google forms, documents and presentation as we will be embedding these into a site and will leave with a site ready to use!
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Speakers

Marie Criste

Coordinator of Insructional Tech, Roseville Joint Union High School

Marie is currently the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the Roseville Joint Union High School District who is passionate about inspiring, sharing and teaching others how to seamlessly incorporate technology to promote creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration... Read More →

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

Host Organization Roseville Joint Union HS
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

12:30pm PDT

Blended Learning: Redefine Learning with Microsoft Classroom

Are you looking for a customized experience where you can manage everything from class assignments to professional learning communities and students post questions, collaborate in groups, and access all class materials needed—all in one place? Look no further! Come discover the new Microsoft Classroom, the “glue” of Office 365 Education, and learn how existing tools like OneNote Class Notebook, Sway, and more all integrate seamlessly to help you save time and improve student outcomes.

NEW SPEAKER

Speakers

Steve Hickman

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

Sessions, 2 - Concurrent Session, Addendum, Commercial

Company Microsoft
Tags Addendum, Microsoft

12:30pm PDT

Bootstrap: Coding Video Games with Algebra

Teach your students to program a videogame and reinforce their Algebra skills(order of operations, linear equations, compound inequalities, and distance formula) using this FREE curriculum that runs on a Chromebook!
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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 →

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

Host Organization Orosi HS
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core, Mathematics

12:30pm PDT

BreakoutEDU - It’s Time for Something Different

BreakoutEDU brings escape rooms to the classroom but uses a box with locks. Students use critical thinking and teamwork to unlock the box. Can be used in any grade level.
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Speakers

Jeanine Huebner

Ed Tech TOSA, San Marcos Unified School District

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

Host Organization San Marcos USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Common Core

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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Speakers

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

Coding for a Purpose

Engage your students’ inner mathematician, problem solver, and critical thinker skills. Use block coding with the Tickle app for iPad to challenge students and build understanding of how video games, apps, and drones work. And hear about one school’s progressive programming model.
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Kim Bass

3/4 Teacher, Fullerton School District

I love technology and teaching children! I've been working with drones, coding, Minecraft, and Computer Science!

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

Host Organization Robert C. Fisler School
Audience and Grade Level 2 - 6, Advanced, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Mathematics

12:30pm PDT

Connected Learning - Utilizing Publishing Tools and Social Media

Give students a choice and voice by allowing them to connect with fellow students and the public. Publishing tools and social media highlight student writing and give valuable feedback.
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Speakers

Joanna Conrado

Teacher / Tech Coach, Ballico Cressey School District

Technology and Curriculum Coach at Ballico Cressey School District. Master in Educational Technology through Boise State. Love connecting with other teachers and sharing ideas about tech integration within the elementary setting. jconrado@ballicocressey.com @paaperlessclass w... Read More →

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

Host Organization Ballico Cressey SD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core, Reading/Language Arts

12:30pm PDT

Creating Differentiated Professional Development Opportunities for All Learners

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

Kathy Gligo

Categorical Program Facilitator, Cajon Valley Union School District

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Liz Loether

Jenn Petraglia

Bethany Schwappach

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

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

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

12:30pm PDT

Desmos: God's Gift to STEM Teachers

It's tough to give instant feedback or to craft a lesson where students discover math and science. Wouldn't it be great to have a resource for that? For free?
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Speakers

Matt Vaudrey

Fontana USD

Matt Vaudrey draws upon years of experience with K-12 Math Education, as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Off the clock, he advocates for students on the margins and builds confidence with teachers nationwide. His book, Classroom Chef, is available on Amazon, and... Read More →

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

Host Organization Bonita USD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 6 - 12
Topic and Curricular Online/Blended Learning, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Mathematics, Science

12:30pm PDT

Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials: Creating Meaningful EdTech PD

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

Rich Dixon

VP of Professional Learning Services, PD Learning Network

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

Brandi Miller

Cate Tolnai

Director, Strategy & Marketing, Krause Center for Innovation

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

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

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

12:30pm PDT

Digital Storytelling and Creativity on the Go

Get more creative with fun, easy to use photo and digital storytelling apps for your favorite mobile device. Learn to tell your stories and demonstrate learning in a powerful way.

Nicole Dalesio is a ToSA and staff developer in Silicon Valley who has been teaching in K-12 for nearly 20 years. Passionate about creativity and technology integration, she has won many awards for her innovative teaching, photography, videos, and tutorials. Nicole has also been recognized as an Adobe Education Leader, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and a Google Certified Teacher.

Speakers

Nicole Dalesio

Common Core / Technology ToSA, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District

Nicole is a Tech Integration teacher in Silicon Valley who has been teaching in K-12 for over 20 years. Passionate about creativity and technology integration, she has won many awards for her innovative teaching, photography, videos, and screencast tutorials. Nicole has also been... Read More →

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Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Oasis 4, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sessions, 2 - Concurrent Session, Spotlight

Strand Video in the Classroom Network
Tags Featured, Spotlight, Video in the Classroom Network

12:30pm PDT

Future Ready Is Greater Than "Digital"

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

Speakers

Mark Ray

Librarian Advisor, Vancouver Public Schools

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

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

Sessions, 2 - Concurrent Session, Spotlight

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

12:30pm PDT

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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Speakers

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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Speakers

Karen Larson

Director, Integrated STEAM, Santa Clara County Office of Education

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

Gene Tognetti

Person of Interest, Agile Educational Technology

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

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

Hidden in Plain Site - Chrome Browser Extensions

Powerful tools are hiding in your browser! Find them and put Chrome to use for you. Browser extensions make your life better, faster, easier.
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Speakers

Brooke Ahrens

Director of Educational Innovation, NDSJ

Brooke Carey Ahrens works as the Director of Educational Innovation at Notre Dame High School, San Jose. Her career in education began over 15 years ago as middle school English and social studies teacher. Interests in student engagement and literacy led her to pursue an MA in Education... Read More →

Melanie Duffin

Computer Science Teacher, Notre Dame High School

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

Host Organization Notre Dame San Jose
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take

12:30pm PDT

Inspiring STEM and CTE Using Virtual Reality

From troubleshooting drones to dissecting human hearts, learn how students are using VR to gain a deeper understanding of difficult subjects in STEM and CTE.

NEW SESSION

Speakers

David Cisneros

Regional Director, zSpace

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

Sessions, 2 - Concurrent Session, Addendum, Commercial

Host Organization HP
Company HP
Tags Addendum, HP

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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Speakers

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

It’s All About Engagement!

Participants will have the opportunity to fill their instructional toolkit with an exciting array of innovative technologies that can easily be integrated into the classroom, bringing excitement to the learning process for students with special needs and other diverse learners. Participants will be provided with ideas for integrating these tools into Common Core instruction so that student’s learning experience is truly transformed.
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Speakers

Jennifer Courduff

Chris Wenger

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

Strand Diverse Learners Symposium
Tags Diverse Learners Symposium

12:30pm PDT

Learning Spaces for Education

Learn best practices on maximizing and setting up your classroom space to help spark student learning and creativity. Hear tips and tricks directly from educators and school leaders.

Speakers

Alexandrea Alphonso

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

Host Organization Google
Company Google
Tags Google

12:30pm PDT

Literacy for Littles - Yes They Can!

Calling all K-1 teachers! Engage students in the Four Cs and ISTE Standards while building skills, reinforcing concepts, and sharing student work with authentic audiences. A session just for littles!
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Speakers

Natalie Alcaraz

Cari Bailey

Jennifer Brkich

Dionna Spencer

Susie Wren

4th Grade Teacher, Woodcrest

Cotsen Mentor Alum and Technology Coordinator at Woodcrest School in Fullerton, CA

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

Host Organization Woodcrest School
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 1, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Reading/Language Arts

12:30pm PDT

Little Researchers: Helping Primary Students Navigate the Web

Scandalous image search results? Citing Wikipedia? This session will help younger students learn safer research skills, evaluate sources, and utilize copyright-free images to use in their projects.
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Speakers

Kristen Eveland

Curriculum Resource Teacher

I am a ToSA in a 1:1 iPad K-8 district, working with teachers and students on digital literacy, CCSS instructional shifts, and effective teaching and learning practices. I love to discuss Genius Hour and learning new ways to empower students!

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

Host Organization Santee SD
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core

12:30pm PDT

Makerspaces Nuts and Bolts

Participants will leave with inspiration, ideas, and plans for implementing a Makerspace in their classroom, library, or district.
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Speakers

Heidi Baynes, Ed.D.

EdTech Coordinator, Riverside County Office of Education

Heidi Baynes, Ed.D. is a Google Certified Innovator and Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. She works as a Coordinator of Educational Technology for the Riverside County Office of Education. She specializes in the integration of technology into classroom instruction and is an advocate... Read More →

Gabrielle Henderson

Denise Leonard

Mark Synnott

Joseph Williams

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

Host Organization San Jacinto USD
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Mathematics, Science

12:30pm PDT

Meshing the Gears: Matching Future Ready Gears with LCAP Priorities

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

Speakers

Stephen Vaughn

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

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

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

12:30pm PDT

Napa Valley Adult Education

At Napa Valley Adult Education we are working to build pathways that serve students, community and industry needs. To help with successful transitions, our counselors and transition specialists help identify the right pathway for each person to reach their personal, educational, and career goals. Learn about how we support our students on their pathway to success with offerings that include English as a Second Language (ESL), GED prep, High School Diploma, Career Technical Education (CTE), Programs in Health Occupations and so much more!

Speakers

Karen Valentine

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

Host Organization Apex Learning
Company Apex Learning
Audience and Grade Level 9 - 12, Adult Education, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Online/Blended Learning
Tags Apex Learning

12:30pm PDT

Reading for Meaning—Read Naturally Live

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

Kristi Vincent

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

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

12:30pm PDT

Setting Up Technology for Success: Effective IT Support Structures

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

Speakers

Stacey Allen

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

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

12:30pm PDT

STEM Learning for 1st-3rd with LEGO Education WeDo!

WeDo is a hands-on tool that combines the joy of LEGO building with easy-to-use technology and supports essential lessons in programming, science, technology, engineering, math, and literacy. Designed specifically for elementary learners, WeDo engages all students, challenging them to create, test, observe, and explain projects while collaborating with others through building and programming working models.

Speakers

David Calkins

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

Kelly Reddin

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

Host Organization LEGO Education
Company LEGO
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, K - 6, New
Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Mathematics, Science
Tags LEGO

12:30pm PDT

Student Connections

No permission slips required for this immersive session! Join us as we explore how you can take your students beyond the classroom walls and into some of the world's most iconic locations for rich and engaging learning experiences. Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips are fun, educational, and free! Participants will learn how to make connections in the classroom and outside of the classroom with their students.

Speakers

Discovery Education Team

Thursday March 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Technology Training Room A/B, Palm Springs USD 980 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Host Organization Discovery Education
Company Discovery Education
Tags Discovery Education

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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Speakers

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 iPad is a Writing Tool, Not Just a Toy

"I hate writing!" If you have taught for anytime at all, you are familiar with those words. These children are struggling with the writing process and are in need of a tool to motivate them to learn. This session will leave you research based tools and apps that match suggested interventions by well known publishers such as Florida Center for Reading Research, Intervention Central, and CASTs GoalBook. Come with your iPad, and be ready to play!
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Speakers

Tracey Antista

Special Education Teacher K-6 Resource, J Robert Hendricks - Flowing Wells Unified

Howdy from Tucson, Arizona! I am so excited to be a presenting at CUE2015. Come Discover how UDL could provide new options for all students in your classroom. I will tell you about some apps and websites that I use to accommodate students, especially those with special needs... Read More →

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

Host Organization J Robert Hendricks Elementary
Audience and Grade Level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts
Strand Diverse Learners Symposium
Tags Diverse Learners Symposium

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

12:30pm PDT

Tweet to Learn! Twitter for Personalized, On-Demand Professional Development

With Twitter, you can have a PLN (Professional Learning Network) made up of educators all over the world, all sharing resources on how to improve your craft! Come learn how!
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Speakers

Brent Coley

Principal, Murrieta Valley Unified School District

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

Host Organization Alta Murrieta Elementary
Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Common Core

12:30pm PDT

‘Making’ It Happen: Maker Education in the Elementary Classroom

Learn how to incorporate cross-curricular lessons in an elementary school using STEM and The Maker Method of teaching with or without a Makerspace.
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Speakers

Melissa Hinkle

Smita Kolhatkar

Director of Technology and Innovation, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School

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