Breakout Session 3 (10:45-11:30am)
NOTE: The sessions listed below are close to being finalized for this time slot; however, changes may be possible in the coming days.
Bookshare for Mobile Devices
Room 1222
Jim Kauppila and Corinn Hower, Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Bookshare.org is a resource for providing books with text to speech support for students who struggle with reading at their grade level. This presentation will explore the uses of accessible books from Bookshare.org on Chromebooks, Ipads and Android tablets. The session will include information on how to set up an account to access the above materials.
Room 1222
Jim Kauppila and Corinn Hower, Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Bookshare.org is a resource for providing books with text to speech support for students who struggle with reading at their grade level. This presentation will explore the uses of accessible books from Bookshare.org on Chromebooks, Ipads and Android tablets. The session will include information on how to set up an account to access the above materials.
Create your Elementary Newsletter using Google Drawing
Room 1318
Mike Phillips and Sue Hall, Mona Shores Public Schools | Presentation Resources
As more schools shift from Microsoft Word to the Google world, teachers are finding that Google Docs isn’t quite as user friendly as their old pal Word was. If you are frustrated with Docs or will be making the transition soon, you need to explore the power of Google Drawing. Here you will find all of your favorite tools, plus a few that you didn’t know you were missing. Participants will leave ready to publish their first newsletter of the school year. Attendees should bring a Chromebook or laptop to participate.
Room 1318
Mike Phillips and Sue Hall, Mona Shores Public Schools | Presentation Resources
As more schools shift from Microsoft Word to the Google world, teachers are finding that Google Docs isn’t quite as user friendly as their old pal Word was. If you are frustrated with Docs or will be making the transition soon, you need to explore the power of Google Drawing. Here you will find all of your favorite tools, plus a few that you didn’t know you were missing. Participants will leave ready to publish their first newsletter of the school year. Attendees should bring a Chromebook or laptop to participate.
Edmodo Training
Room 1316
Joanna Van Raden (Retired), Manchester Community Schools | Presentation Resources
As an Edmodo Certified Trainer I'll help you set up a classroom using this learning management system. I'll teach you how to use Edmodo to create a collaborative blended or flipped classroom for any grade level or staff group. Get ready for a new school year!
Room 1316
Joanna Van Raden (Retired), Manchester Community Schools | Presentation Resources
As an Edmodo Certified Trainer I'll help you set up a classroom using this learning management system. I'll teach you how to use Edmodo to create a collaborative blended or flipped classroom for any grade level or staff group. Get ready for a new school year!
Hi, I’m David and I’m an APPoholic!
Room 1204
Dave Tchozewski, Jenison Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Join David for the return of this fun-filled, creative learning experience to discover which educational iPad apps have made his list this year! This session has been very popular at many Michigan conferences, the Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) Conference, and the Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute. Stop in to join the fun.
Room 1204
Dave Tchozewski, Jenison Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Join David for the return of this fun-filled, creative learning experience to discover which educational iPad apps have made his list this year! This session has been very popular at many Michigan conferences, the Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) Conference, and the Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute. Stop in to join the fun.
Leading for Blended Learning
Room 1312
Jamie DeWitt, Michigan Virtual University / MyBlend Program | Presentation Resources
Join the MyBlend team as we dive into a discussion about what leaders need to consider when implementing effective blended learning strategies. This session will highlight emerging standards for blended instruction, lessons from recent blended learning research and what state-level policies are needed to move Michigan forward. Participants will also learn what blended learning looks like in classrooms throughout the state and what type of supports are available for school leaders as they begin to implement blended learning.
Room 1312
Jamie DeWitt, Michigan Virtual University / MyBlend Program | Presentation Resources
Join the MyBlend team as we dive into a discussion about what leaders need to consider when implementing effective blended learning strategies. This session will highlight emerging standards for blended instruction, lessons from recent blended learning research and what state-level policies are needed to move Michigan forward. Participants will also learn what blended learning looks like in classrooms throughout the state and what type of supports are available for school leaders as they begin to implement blended learning.
Let's Flip Out!
Room 1328
Tara Maynard, Zeeland Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Want to see what a flipped classroom looks like? Let’s chat about what should and should not be included in a flipped environment. How should students be communicating, acting, working? What activities will get them talking, collaborating and creating? We’ll talk about the nuts and bolts to get it working and all the realities too. Examples will be shared of how one math class has been successfully flipped for three years. Ideas will be given for in-class & outside of class activities as well as assessments.
Room 1328
Tara Maynard, Zeeland Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Want to see what a flipped classroom looks like? Let’s chat about what should and should not be included in a flipped environment. How should students be communicating, acting, working? What activities will get them talking, collaborating and creating? We’ll talk about the nuts and bolts to get it working and all the realities too. Examples will be shared of how one math class has been successfully flipped for three years. Ideas will be given for in-class & outside of class activities as well as assessments.
Mash the Tube – Mashups with YouTube Editor
Room 1304
Andy Mann, Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
See how students can find new ways to express their ideas and creativity as they create video mashups. Learn to use YouTube’s built-in editor tools to create a video mashups incorporating creative commons videos, images, text, and music. See how to add title, transitions, slow motion, filters, and more. A Google account & computer/Chromebook is needed for hands-on practice.
Room 1304
Andy Mann, Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
See how students can find new ways to express their ideas and creativity as they create video mashups. Learn to use YouTube’s built-in editor tools to create a video mashups incorporating creative commons videos, images, text, and music. See how to add title, transitions, slow motion, filters, and more. A Google account & computer/Chromebook is needed for hands-on practice.
On the Road Again - Taking Learning with You
Room 1306
Anne Thorp, Ottawa Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Anytime, anywhere, any path, any pace has never been truer than it is today. How can we meet the multitude of learning needs, from PD to student learning, using the devices we carry with us on a regular basis? Is there a trick or a bag of tricks to successful implementation or can we 'wing it'? In this session participants will engage in hands on collaborative learning applying effective strategies for meeting the needs of the learner on the go. From video to audio, apps to PDF, collaboration to individualized learning, participants will apply tactics to meet their learners where they are – literally. Learning on the go design takes thought, processing, and intentional application to effectively meet teaching and learning goals. From brokered materials to created content, and content on the web, participants will explore a variety of free materials to implement to ascertain teaching and learning goals are met. Conversation will also center around learner feedback, needs, and approaches leading to success for all learners.
Room 1306
Anne Thorp, Ottawa Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Anytime, anywhere, any path, any pace has never been truer than it is today. How can we meet the multitude of learning needs, from PD to student learning, using the devices we carry with us on a regular basis? Is there a trick or a bag of tricks to successful implementation or can we 'wing it'? In this session participants will engage in hands on collaborative learning applying effective strategies for meeting the needs of the learner on the go. From video to audio, apps to PDF, collaboration to individualized learning, participants will apply tactics to meet their learners where they are – literally. Learning on the go design takes thought, processing, and intentional application to effectively meet teaching and learning goals. From brokered materials to created content, and content on the web, participants will explore a variety of free materials to implement to ascertain teaching and learning goals are met. Conversation will also center around learner feedback, needs, and approaches leading to success for all learners.
Organizational Tools You Can Start Using Today!
Room 1310
Heather Hall, Mona Shores Public Schools | Presentation Resources
The number of tasks that teachers are asked to keep organized seems neverending. From lesson planning to meeting dates, student documentation and organizing resources - the paperwork is endless. This session is sure to introduce you to ways to remove the stacks of paper from your desk and organize your classroom in a virtual environment. You will be amazed by how clean your desk will be and how organized you will feel - starting today! Some of the resources we will explore include Planboard, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Gmail, and Evernote.
Room 1310
Heather Hall, Mona Shores Public Schools | Presentation Resources
The number of tasks that teachers are asked to keep organized seems neverending. From lesson planning to meeting dates, student documentation and organizing resources - the paperwork is endless. This session is sure to introduce you to ways to remove the stacks of paper from your desk and organize your classroom in a virtual environment. You will be amazed by how clean your desk will be and how organized you will feel - starting today! Some of the resources we will explore include Planboard, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Gmail, and Evernote.
Snagit and Share-it!
Room 1324
Jeremy Badiner, Gull Lake Community Schools | Presentation Resources
There are many tools for creating screen captures. Perhaps the easiest is TechSmith's Snagit for Chrome. After installing the extension and App in your Chrome browser the world of image and screen capture is open...all for FREE! In this session we will look at how to use Snagit to annotate images, create video screen captures, create animated GIFs, and how this integrates beautifully into Google Drive for sharing. This is perfect for the flipped classroom, image/GIF creation, or for sharing screen capture images or “How-To” videos. You will need a computer (Mac, PC, or Chromebook) with Google Chrome.
Room 1324
Jeremy Badiner, Gull Lake Community Schools | Presentation Resources
There are many tools for creating screen captures. Perhaps the easiest is TechSmith's Snagit for Chrome. After installing the extension and App in your Chrome browser the world of image and screen capture is open...all for FREE! In this session we will look at how to use Snagit to annotate images, create video screen captures, create animated GIFs, and how this integrates beautifully into Google Drive for sharing. This is perfect for the flipped classroom, image/GIF creation, or for sharing screen capture images or “How-To” videos. You will need a computer (Mac, PC, or Chromebook) with Google Chrome.
Streamline with Symbaloo!
Room 1326
Leslie Edison and Lisa Zuniga, Forest Hills Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Symbaloo is a way for you to bookmark and organize your favorite videos, websites, and other online resources. In this session, you will learn to create your own Symbaloo, to share webmixes with students, to teach students to create their own webmixes, and to coordinate with your team to create a Mapaloo. Your instruction can flow even more smoothly when you can locate, utilize, extend, and enhance your resources confidently on Symbaloo.
Room 1326
Leslie Edison and Lisa Zuniga, Forest Hills Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Symbaloo is a way for you to bookmark and organize your favorite videos, websites, and other online resources. In this session, you will learn to create your own Symbaloo, to share webmixes with students, to teach students to create their own webmixes, and to coordinate with your team to create a Mapaloo. Your instruction can flow even more smoothly when you can locate, utilize, extend, and enhance your resources confidently on Symbaloo.
Tap Into Your Students’ Intrinsic Innovation
Room 1314
Amber Kowatch, Ludington Area School District | Presentation Resources
Are your students innovative thinkers and learners? Do they seize the opportunity to practice this skill and increase their capacity? Come to this session ready to learn and discuss ways to tap into your students intrinsic innovation and help them take their learning to the next level!
Room 1314
Amber Kowatch, Ludington Area School District | Presentation Resources
Are your students innovative thinkers and learners? Do they seize the opportunity to practice this skill and increase their capacity? Come to this session ready to learn and discuss ways to tap into your students intrinsic innovation and help them take their learning to the next level!
Twitter for Professional Development: The Hands on Edition
Room 1218
Jerry Johnson, Muskegon Public Schools | Presentation Resources
In this session, participants will discover why Twitter is a great tool for their own professional learning. Learn how and why it's the best tool for learning and it's impact on the presenter's knowledge and professional connections. Discussions will include growing a Personal Learning Network (PLN), Twitter chats (a strong emphasis on #michED), who you might want to follow and more. Then, participants will go through a step by step training in creating their Twitter account, learning how to follow, retweet, favorite tweets, and even experience a #LOTL15 Twitter chat.
Room 1218
Jerry Johnson, Muskegon Public Schools | Presentation Resources
In this session, participants will discover why Twitter is a great tool for their own professional learning. Learn how and why it's the best tool for learning and it's impact on the presenter's knowledge and professional connections. Discussions will include growing a Personal Learning Network (PLN), Twitter chats (a strong emphasis on #michED), who you might want to follow and more. Then, participants will go through a step by step training in creating their Twitter account, learning how to follow, retweet, favorite tweets, and even experience a #LOTL15 Twitter chat.
Using Doceri and Learning Catalytics to Increase Student Learning & Engagement
Room 1228
Shawn Macauley, Muskegon Community College | Presentation Resources
In the session, Doceri, a lecture capture program that easily puts your presentation on YouTube. and Learning Catalytics, a classroom management and assessment tool, will be presented. Participants must bring a web enabled device (cell phone, iPad, tablet, etc) to fully participate.
Room 1228
Shawn Macauley, Muskegon Community College | Presentation Resources
In the session, Doceri, a lecture capture program that easily puts your presentation on YouTube. and Learning Catalytics, a classroom management and assessment tool, will be presented. Participants must bring a web enabled device (cell phone, iPad, tablet, etc) to fully participate.
Using Google Drive Add-ons for Efficiency
Room 1322
Anthony Buza, Genesee ISD | Presentation Resources
In this session, participants who have experience with Google Drive will explore various ways to get more out of Drive using Add-ons. This session will explore various add-ons that improve efficiency and improve workflow. Participants are encouraged to create an account before attending this session. This session is intended for intermediate to advanced users.
Room 1322
Anthony Buza, Genesee ISD | Presentation Resources
In this session, participants who have experience with Google Drive will explore various ways to get more out of Drive using Add-ons. This session will explore various add-ons that improve efficiency and improve workflow. Participants are encouraged to create an account before attending this session. This session is intended for intermediate to advanced users.
Weebly to Success and Engagement
Room 1330
Kathy Six, Fruitport Community Schools | Presentation Resources
Want to walk away with one thing you've really got rather than 20 things you might forget? In this session you will leave with that one thing to connect parents and students and much of what you do in the classroom every day all in one place. You will create your own weebly and leave with the ability to develop it into a wonderful tool that can be informative and interactive for parents and students. Just about anything important in your classroom can be a part of your interactive Weebly making you wonder how you ever got along without it.
Room 1330
Kathy Six, Fruitport Community Schools | Presentation Resources
Want to walk away with one thing you've really got rather than 20 things you might forget? In this session you will leave with that one thing to connect parents and students and much of what you do in the classroom every day all in one place. You will create your own weebly and leave with the ability to develop it into a wonderful tool that can be informative and interactive for parents and students. Just about anything important in your classroom can be a part of your interactive Weebly making you wonder how you ever got along without it.
WeVideo and The Worst Movie Ever Made
Room 1302
David Theune, Spring Lake Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Learn how to use WeVideo to create and edit videos with any device due to its cloud-based capabilities. WeVideo is a good tool to push to authentic audiences and to practice digital media which is becoming more and more important in today’s world. In this session, we will see a movie through from concept to publishing. It could just be "The Worst Movie Ever Made", but it will be complete. WeVideo is good for beginners, advanced users, and anyone in between.
Room 1302
David Theune, Spring Lake Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Learn how to use WeVideo to create and edit videos with any device due to its cloud-based capabilities. WeVideo is a good tool to push to authentic audiences and to practice digital media which is becoming more and more important in today’s world. In this session, we will see a movie through from concept to publishing. It could just be "The Worst Movie Ever Made", but it will be complete. WeVideo is good for beginners, advanced users, and anyone in between.
What? K-2 License to Drive
Room 1320
Jessica VanderLaan, Fruitport | Presentation Resources
Really, K-2 students can use Google Drive? Come learn how to integrate Drive into your classroom with this young population. Practical ideas and concepts that align with Common Core Standards for the elementary classroom will be presented. It is amazing what even kindergarten students can do.
Room 1320
Jessica VanderLaan, Fruitport | Presentation Resources
Really, K-2 students can use Google Drive? Come learn how to integrate Drive into your classroom with this young population. Practical ideas and concepts that align with Common Core Standards for the elementary classroom will be presented. It is amazing what even kindergarten students can do.
Why Are You Asking That Question?
Room 1200
Connie Hamilton, Saranac Community Schools | Presentation Resources
NOTE: This is a single-topic session that started during the second breakout session and continues during the third breakout time slot (9:45-11:30am).
Room 1200
Connie Hamilton, Saranac Community Schools | Presentation Resources
NOTE: This is a single-topic session that started during the second breakout session and continues during the third breakout time slot (9:45-11:30am).
