Breakout Session 1 (8:30-9:30)
Analyze Data with Google Sheets
Room 1320
Jessica VanderLaan, Fruitport | Presentation Resources
Data gathered from assessments is what drives our instruction. We want to quickly analyze our data so we can tweak or instruction and/or identify those in Tier 1, 2, and 3. This session will give you powerful time management strategies to quickly calculate averages, standard deviations, and color code the data. We want to work smarter not harder! Come learn how in this hands on session. I will provide you with data to practice with.
Room 1320
Jessica VanderLaan, Fruitport | Presentation Resources
Data gathered from assessments is what drives our instruction. We want to quickly analyze our data so we can tweak or instruction and/or identify those in Tier 1, 2, and 3. This session will give you powerful time management strategies to quickly calculate averages, standard deviations, and color code the data. We want to work smarter not harder! Come learn how in this hands on session. I will provide you with data to practice with.
Blended Learning - A Journey of Trial & Error
Room 1310
Heather Hall, Mona Shores | Presentation Resources
Come learn from an educator who has been in the trenches piloting blended instruction strategies for the last five years. This session will explore tools that have been found to be most effective in organizing, structuring, and delivering content to high school students. Specific focus will be given to Moodle, Google Drive, YouTube, and other Google Apps for Education.
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Room 1310
Heather Hall, Mona Shores | Presentation Resources
Come learn from an educator who has been in the trenches piloting blended instruction strategies for the last five years. This session will explore tools that have been found to be most effective in organizing, structuring, and delivering content to high school students. Specific focus will be given to Moodle, Google Drive, YouTube, and other Google Apps for Education.
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Book Creator - Life Saver!
Room 1322
Betsy Kipling and Garth Trask, Spring Lake | Presentation Resources
Book Creator is one App we cannot live without. Experience how two educators, one a first grade teacher and the other an Elementary STEM teacher, utilize Book Creator to empower learning on student iPads. This easy to use app encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. The educator can create templates that guide individualized instruction across all curricular areas. Come see all the practical ways you can use Book Creator to transform learning.
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Room 1322
Betsy Kipling and Garth Trask, Spring Lake | Presentation Resources
Book Creator is one App we cannot live without. Experience how two educators, one a first grade teacher and the other an Elementary STEM teacher, utilize Book Creator to empower learning on student iPads. This easy to use app encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. The educator can create templates that guide individualized instruction across all curricular areas. Come see all the practical ways you can use Book Creator to transform learning.
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Chrome Tools for Supporting Writing
Room 1222
Corinn Hower and Jim Kauppila, Muskegon ISD | Presentation Resources
This session will focus on both free and subscription based Chrome tools to support students who struggle with writing. Tools covered will include free word completion and dictation options, as well as a new subscription based tool which offers word prediction to support students with significant spelling challenges. Join us to find out how you can use these tools to increase written output and academic success of your students with writing and spelling challenges.
Room 1222
Corinn Hower and Jim Kauppila, Muskegon ISD | Presentation Resources
This session will focus on both free and subscription based Chrome tools to support students who struggle with writing. Tools covered will include free word completion and dictation options, as well as a new subscription based tool which offers word prediction to support students with significant spelling challenges. Join us to find out how you can use these tools to increase written output and academic success of your students with writing and spelling challenges.
Digital Backpacks for the Elementary Classroom
Room 1324
Stephanie Lear, Saint Joseph Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Mere consumption is no longer the norm in education. Empowering students to create can seem overwhelming, but in this session I will share some tools—such as Purple Mash, Museum Box, Glogster, Mobymax, Xtramath, Wonderopolis and Boomwriter—that will help your students learn while they create.
Room 1324
Stephanie Lear, Saint Joseph Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Mere consumption is no longer the norm in education. Empowering students to create can seem overwhelming, but in this session I will share some tools—such as Purple Mash, Museum Box, Glogster, Mobymax, Xtramath, Wonderopolis and Boomwriter—that will help your students learn while they create.
Free Online Curriculum Supplements - STEM, FinLit & More!
Room 1218
Ben Newton, EverFi | Presentation Resources
Presentation Resources EverFi is an edtech company that provides interactive, online supplemental content for free to over 7,000 schools nationwide and more than 200 in Michigan. The NHL, NHLPA and Detroit Red Wings sponsor two courses on STEM topics. In addition, EverFi has courses on digital literacy, financial literacy and civic engagement. Our courses provide between 3 and 8 hours of content, are easy to implement, and include pre- and post- assessment data. We were recently recommended as a way to meet Michigan’s Online Learning Requirement by the DOE. Participants will learn how implement the courses and get an account.
Room 1218
Ben Newton, EverFi | Presentation Resources
Presentation Resources EverFi is an edtech company that provides interactive, online supplemental content for free to over 7,000 schools nationwide and more than 200 in Michigan. The NHL, NHLPA and Detroit Red Wings sponsor two courses on STEM topics. In addition, EverFi has courses on digital literacy, financial literacy and civic engagement. Our courses provide between 3 and 8 hours of content, are easy to implement, and include pre- and post- assessment data. We were recently recommended as a way to meet Michigan’s Online Learning Requirement by the DOE. Participants will learn how implement the courses and get an account.
Google Classroom 101
Room 1304
Andy Mann, Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Learn why teachers are embracing Google Classroom as a time saving solution for workflow with Google Drive projects. Understand best practices for getting starting implementing Google Classroom with your students for assigning and grading Google Drive projects. View examples of Classroom projects and in take on the role of a student and a teacher – to understand the workflow process.
Room 1304
Andy Mann, Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Learn why teachers are embracing Google Classroom as a time saving solution for workflow with Google Drive projects. Understand best practices for getting starting implementing Google Classroom with your students for assigning and grading Google Drive projects. View examples of Classroom projects and in take on the role of a student and a teacher – to understand the workflow process.
Green Screening with Your iPad
Room 1204
Dave Tchozewski, Jenison Public Schools | Presentation Resources
-- Presentation ResourcesThis session will be a “Let’s give it a try!” experience. A green screen will be set up for participants to works hands-on with the magic of a green screen. We will be using the iPad app, Green Screen by Do Ink ($2.99 in the App Store). Feel free to investigate with us before making your purchase. For those of you on the cutting edge, drop the $2.99 prior to attending so you are ready to lead the way.
Room 1204
Dave Tchozewski, Jenison Public Schools | Presentation Resources
-- Presentation ResourcesThis session will be a “Let’s give it a try!” experience. A green screen will be set up for participants to works hands-on with the magic of a green screen. We will be using the iPad app, Green Screen by Do Ink ($2.99 in the App Store). Feel free to investigate with us before making your purchase. For those of you on the cutting edge, drop the $2.99 prior to attending so you are ready to lead the way.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Room 1328
Erin Mastin, Boyne City Schools | Presentation Resources
How do we teach our students to collaborate, inquire, and innovate? Come learn how to give students the freedom to learn in ways that inspire them while incorporating technology and still covering curriculum standards. Learn about different ways to create a classroom environment and culture that promotes students working together.
Room 1328
Erin Mastin, Boyne City Schools | Presentation Resources
How do we teach our students to collaborate, inquire, and innovate? Come learn how to give students the freedom to learn in ways that inspire them while incorporating technology and still covering curriculum standards. Learn about different ways to create a classroom environment and culture that promotes students working together.
Is All Technology Created Equal?
Room 1312
Sarah Coleman, Muskegon Area ISD; Jeff Bush, Kent Innovation HS; Larry Wyn, Mecosta-Oceana ISD |
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How can we maximize of use in technology in our classroom to meet powerful learning goals? Join us for this session as we explore framing questions to help evaluate our classroom uses of technology.
Room 1312
Sarah Coleman, Muskegon Area ISD; Jeff Bush, Kent Innovation HS; Larry Wyn, Mecosta-Oceana ISD |
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How can we maximize of use in technology in our classroom to meet powerful learning goals? Join us for this session as we explore framing questions to help evaluate our classroom uses of technology.
OMG (Organizing Minecraft Gameplay)
Room 1228
Kirby Chittenden and Jeff Chittenden, Grand Haven Area Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Minecraft can provide huge educational benefits for intermediate and middle school students; it can help teach numerous subjects both with and without adult involvement. Learning can be faster than traditional methods of education, as students are often far more motivated, get more practice, and feel that what they are learning is useful. How do you begin to introduce Minecraft play into the school setting? What are the technical hurdles? What are the benefits, purpose, learning targets, and constraints?
Room 1228
Kirby Chittenden and Jeff Chittenden, Grand Haven Area Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Minecraft can provide huge educational benefits for intermediate and middle school students; it can help teach numerous subjects both with and without adult involvement. Learning can be faster than traditional methods of education, as students are often far more motivated, get more practice, and feel that what they are learning is useful. How do you begin to introduce Minecraft play into the school setting? What are the technical hurdles? What are the benefits, purpose, learning targets, and constraints?
Personalized Goal Directed Learning in a 1:1 Environment
Room 1316
Amy Sheridan, Spring Lake Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Common core is much more fun when students self select goals! Come and learn how to create a goal menu, select apps/materials to target learning, organize apps for time on task, create formative assessments, and personalize learning.
Room 1316
Amy Sheridan, Spring Lake Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Common core is much more fun when students self select goals! Come and learn how to create a goal menu, select apps/materials to target learning, organize apps for time on task, create formative assessments, and personalize learning.
Quia Web in the Math Classroom
Room 1318
Tracy Sauceda-Geoghan, Mona Shores High School | Presentation Resources
Quia web is a resource that will allow you to merge into an online book without the price. It gives students the chance to see immediate feedback and enable a discussion between classmates to inquire deeper. Listen and Learn in one session and then hopefully a Hands-On Skill Learning immediately afterwards.
Room 1318
Tracy Sauceda-Geoghan, Mona Shores High School | Presentation Resources
Quia web is a resource that will allow you to merge into an online book without the price. It gives students the chance to see immediate feedback and enable a discussion between classmates to inquire deeper. Listen and Learn in one session and then hopefully a Hands-On Skill Learning immediately afterwards.
Resource Swag Bag
Room 1306
Colleen Robison, Fruitport | Presentation Resources
Where do you go to find resources for your units? If you don't have a textbook or if your curriculum just changed where can you get lesson plans, ideas, tests, quizzes or activities for your students? All grades and contents are welcome. Be ready to experience various websites with materials any subject or grade level can use and also share your go to resource websites. All subjects and grade level teachers will walk away with a Resource Swag Bag that can be used immediately.
Room 1306
Colleen Robison, Fruitport | Presentation Resources
Where do you go to find resources for your units? If you don't have a textbook or if your curriculum just changed where can you get lesson plans, ideas, tests, quizzes or activities for your students? All grades and contents are welcome. Be ready to experience various websites with materials any subject or grade level can use and also share your go to resource websites. All subjects and grade level teachers will walk away with a Resource Swag Bag that can be used immediately.
Simply Managed
Room 1330
Lisa Zuñiga and Leslie Edison, Forest Hills Public Schools, Carrie Andrews | Ravenna | Presentation Resources
Constantly running out of time? Would you like to find ways to better organize your materials and communicate with students and parents? Learn techniques and online tools that will help you to more effectively manage your curriculum materials by using Symbaloo. Learn how to filter your emails in Google and how to easily send reminders and notifications to students and parents with Remind.
Room 1330
Lisa Zuñiga and Leslie Edison, Forest Hills Public Schools, Carrie Andrews | Ravenna | Presentation Resources
Constantly running out of time? Would you like to find ways to better organize your materials and communicate with students and parents? Learn techniques and online tools that will help you to more effectively manage your curriculum materials by using Symbaloo. Learn how to filter your emails in Google and how to easily send reminders and notifications to students and parents with Remind.
Sub Day - Make it Count
Room 1200
Jennifer Jenkins, Orchard View Schools | Presentation Resources
Have you ever thought, “Oh no ... not another meeting and a day out of the classroom. My class is going to be so far behind.” Let’s make that day with the substitute count. Learn to incorporate technology to not only engage your classroom in a great lesson, but to involve the substitute.
Room 1200
Jennifer Jenkins, Orchard View Schools | Presentation Resources
Have you ever thought, “Oh no ... not another meeting and a day out of the classroom. My class is going to be so far behind.” Let’s make that day with the substitute count. Learn to incorporate technology to not only engage your classroom in a great lesson, but to involve the substitute.
Technophobe? Start Here! (Using Google Drive to Simplify. Yes, Simplify)
Room 1314
Kelly Ortquist, Spring Lake | Presentation Resources
This presentation is intended for educators who are just beginning their journey into the world of classroom technology. Believe it or not, it can and will make your job easier! Let us introduce you to the world of online, digital cllaboration. Learn how to use Google Drive to collaborate, create, and share lesson plans, documents, forms, pictures, anything you can imagine with your fellow colleagues. All without ever leaving your chair.
Room 1314
Kelly Ortquist, Spring Lake | Presentation Resources
This presentation is intended for educators who are just beginning their journey into the world of classroom technology. Believe it or not, it can and will make your job easier! Let us introduce you to the world of online, digital cllaboration. Learn how to use Google Drive to collaborate, create, and share lesson plans, documents, forms, pictures, anything you can imagine with your fellow colleagues. All without ever leaving your chair.
Using Aurasma to Augment Students’ Reality!
Room 1326
Andy Haak, Holton Public School | Presentation Resources
Aurasma is an augmented reality app that allows you to overlay video clips on top of a target image, seeming to make that video pop off the page! Teachers can use Aurasma to provide additional content for students, flip their classroom, or even allow students to create peer help videos. Session participants will learn how to use the Aurasma Studio website to create an “aura” to share with their students, who can view it using an app on almost any smart device. Aurasma allows educators to add a 21st Century flair to any lesson!
Room 1326
Andy Haak, Holton Public School | Presentation Resources
Aurasma is an augmented reality app that allows you to overlay video clips on top of a target image, seeming to make that video pop off the page! Teachers can use Aurasma to provide additional content for students, flip their classroom, or even allow students to create peer help videos. Session participants will learn how to use the Aurasma Studio website to create an “aura” to share with their students, who can view it using an app on almost any smart device. Aurasma allows educators to add a 21st Century flair to any lesson!
Using Desmos.com to Teach Graphing in Math and Science
Room 1206
Lindsay Wesley, Muskegon Community College | Presentation Resources
Desmos.com is a fantastic, free, site that helps illustrate graphing and its connections to math and science. This session will show you how to use this awesome and interactive site with your students and you'll leave with a take home activity to try! With our new state test utilizing online tools to express math, we will also focus on how Desmos.com will help you focus your students in a direction to help them become successful on next year's MStep testing.
Room 1206
Lindsay Wesley, Muskegon Community College | Presentation Resources
Desmos.com is a fantastic, free, site that helps illustrate graphing and its connections to math and science. This session will show you how to use this awesome and interactive site with your students and you'll leave with a take home activity to try! With our new state test utilizing online tools to express math, we will also focus on how Desmos.com will help you focus your students in a direction to help them become successful on next year's MStep testing.
Why You Should and Shouldn't Flip Your Classroom
Room 1302
Cecil Hammond, Muskegon | Presentation Resources
If the flipped classroom is good for students, it's good for teachers. This session will be presented using a flipped classroom model. Prior to the session, please view this video clip: http://goo.gl/EyW4OK. During the session time we will work collaboratively on implementing some of the presented ideas in your classroom. Additionally, students from Muskegon High School will be available during the session to lend their perspective on the flipped classroom model of instruction.
Room 1302
Cecil Hammond, Muskegon | Presentation Resources
If the flipped classroom is good for students, it's good for teachers. This session will be presented using a flipped classroom model. Prior to the session, please view this video clip: http://goo.gl/EyW4OK. During the session time we will work collaboratively on implementing some of the presented ideas in your classroom. Additionally, students from Muskegon High School will be available during the session to lend their perspective on the flipped classroom model of instruction.
