Breakout Session 4 (1:45-2:30pm)
Blended Learning Buffet--All You Can App
Room 1316
Joanna Van Raden (Retired) and Mary Fielder, Manchester Community Schools | Presentation Resources
Savor the many ways that you can use apps to blend your classroom in any subject. Dine in or take out--students thrive in classrooms where choices are their own. Daily specials-learn to use favorite apps!
Room 1316
Joanna Van Raden (Retired) and Mary Fielder, Manchester Community Schools | Presentation Resources
Savor the many ways that you can use apps to blend your classroom in any subject. Dine in or take out--students thrive in classrooms where choices are their own. Daily specials-learn to use favorite apps!
Bring Writing Back to Life with Student Blogging!
Room 1310
Derek Braman, Kentwood Public Schools | Presentation Resources
How do we get students to really WANT to write? Come find out about how student blogging could be the key to student engagement in writing. Let's talk about how students can publish their writing to a world wide audience and why it is a valuable part of the any curriculum! Participants will also be encouraged to engage in an initial paper blogging experience to introduce students to student blogging!
Room 1310
Derek Braman, Kentwood Public Schools | Presentation Resources
How do we get students to really WANT to write? Come find out about how student blogging could be the key to student engagement in writing. Let's talk about how students can publish their writing to a world wide audience and why it is a valuable part of the any curriculum! Participants will also be encouraged to engage in an initial paper blogging experience to introduce students to student blogging!
Changing the Face of Student Learning
Room 1306
Anne Thorp, Ottawa Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Would you like to see your students more engaged in their own learning? Guiding students to be self-sufficient learners successfully takes practice, patience, and guidance. You are invited to join this session to do some hands on work and strategy digging to create a plan for guiding students through the process of directing their own learning and outcomes. Learners who direct their own learning strategies and representations are more engaged and have a higher level of recall of concepts learned. Teaching students how they learn is one of best gifts you can give them. Come on in and let’s make plans to create your best year yet!
Room 1306
Anne Thorp, Ottawa Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Would you like to see your students more engaged in their own learning? Guiding students to be self-sufficient learners successfully takes practice, patience, and guidance. You are invited to join this session to do some hands on work and strategy digging to create a plan for guiding students through the process of directing their own learning and outcomes. Learners who direct their own learning strategies and representations are more engaged and have a higher level of recall of concepts learned. Teaching students how they learn is one of best gifts you can give them. Come on in and let’s make plans to create your best year yet!
Changing The Focus: Move Students from Consumers to Producers
Room 1318
Alex Parr, Mona Shores Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Technology opens up so many doors for teaching and learning. Transform your teaching by challenging students to ditch the consumer mindset and become producers in regards to technology. In this session there will be vision casting for how this focus on producing can impact your classroom and we will explore 3 great web based resources to get you started. Come ready to think and explore.
Room 1318
Alex Parr, Mona Shores Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Technology opens up so many doors for teaching and learning. Transform your teaching by challenging students to ditch the consumer mindset and become producers in regards to technology. In this session there will be vision casting for how this focus on producing can impact your classroom and we will explore 3 great web based resources to get you started. Come ready to think and explore.
Expand Google Drive with Add-ons
Room 1304
Andy Mann, Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Take Google Drive to the next level as you learn to install and use built-in Add-ons. Explore a dozen of the best add-ons to improve writing, enhance spreadsheet data, mail merge and more. See how you can use an add-on to insert complicated math equations or convert speech to text in a Google Doc. Learn to convert Google Form data from a spreadsheet into individual summary documents, or Google Form input be instantly converted into a signed certificate emailed to the participant. You will love exploring the ever growing collection of Google Add-ons.
Room 1304
Andy Mann, Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Take Google Drive to the next level as you learn to install and use built-in Add-ons. Explore a dozen of the best add-ons to improve writing, enhance spreadsheet data, mail merge and more. See how you can use an add-on to insert complicated math equations or convert speech to text in a Google Doc. Learn to convert Google Form data from a spreadsheet into individual summary documents, or Google Form input be instantly converted into a signed certificate emailed to the participant. You will love exploring the ever growing collection of Google Add-ons.
Expand Your PLN With These Resources
Room 1204
Dave Tchozewski, Jenison Public Schools | Presentation Resources
The day of a teacher being the sole resource for student learning is long gone. Today, with the help of technology, you can be connected to many resources for teaching and learning. In this session, we will explore a few of the current ways to “connect” with other educators across the planet including Google+, Glide, Voxer, LinkedIn and more. Join us in this session if you want to expand your personal learning network (PLN).
Room 1204
Dave Tchozewski, Jenison Public Schools | Presentation Resources
The day of a teacher being the sole resource for student learning is long gone. Today, with the help of technology, you can be connected to many resources for teaching and learning. In this session, we will explore a few of the current ways to “connect” with other educators across the planet including Google+, Glide, Voxer, LinkedIn and more. Join us in this session if you want to expand your personal learning network (PLN).
Focus on the Learner - Chrome Apps and Extensions that Work!
Room 1330
Tammy Maginity, Pennfield Schools | Presentation Resources
Let's take a look at some Chrome Apps and Extensions that will aid and engage students in the learning process. You won't believe what some of these can do! This presentation will start with the basics and quickly move into a demonstration of Apps and Extensions you can start using in the classroom right away.
Room 1330
Tammy Maginity, Pennfield Schools | Presentation Resources
Let's take a look at some Chrome Apps and Extensions that will aid and engage students in the learning process. You won't believe what some of these can do! This presentation will start with the basics and quickly move into a demonstration of Apps and Extensions you can start using in the classroom right away.
How to Change Your Daily Lessons in 5 Minutes or Less
Room 1312
Mindy Lynch, Ravenna Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Stop those old lessons! Listen to a veteran educator and have a fun time blending your classroom with the latest tools to have your students learn and have fun at the same time! Your lessons will never be the same after this session. Collaborate with teachers from all over the webspace. Find ways for funding, free tools, and explore the what tools teachers are using with their students to engage and collaborate in the digital age.
Room 1312
Mindy Lynch, Ravenna Public Schools | Presentation Resources
Stop those old lessons! Listen to a veteran educator and have a fun time blending your classroom with the latest tools to have your students learn and have fun at the same time! Your lessons will never be the same after this session. Collaborate with teachers from all over the webspace. Find ways for funding, free tools, and explore the what tools teachers are using with their students to engage and collaborate in the digital age.
Getting Started with Digital Assessments using Formative
Room 1200
Andrew Steinman, Kent ISD | Presentation Resources
Formative is a new assessment tool that allows you transform paper/pencil assessments into online assessments where students can actually draw and show their work! Bring one of your old assessments to this hands-on experience because you will not only learn how to use Formative, you will build an online assessment that can be used with students the very next day. This session is device agnostic and welcomes both beginners and experts of online assessments.
Room 1200
Andrew Steinman, Kent ISD | Presentation Resources
Formative is a new assessment tool that allows you transform paper/pencil assessments into online assessments where students can actually draw and show their work! Bring one of your old assessments to this hands-on experience because you will not only learn how to use Formative, you will build an online assessment that can be used with students the very next day. This session is device agnostic and welcomes both beginners and experts of online assessments.
iPads in the Elementary Classroom, Don't Believe Me? Just Watch!
Room 1218
Tracy Lemkie, Ravenna Public Schools | Presentation Resources
iPads, Laptops, Digital Microscopes OH MY! Don’t be intimidated by the influx of technology in education! Beginner or Veteran, One to One or None, be inspired by an elementary teacher who is passionate about technology. Participants will learn about technology management techniques, resources, such as Edmodo, Class Dojo, Evernote, Skitch, BrainPop, Discovery Education, and More, and how I use them in my classroom. You will leave with resources for funding and ideas you can try on Monday!
Room 1218
Tracy Lemkie, Ravenna Public Schools | Presentation Resources
iPads, Laptops, Digital Microscopes OH MY! Don’t be intimidated by the influx of technology in education! Beginner or Veteran, One to One or None, be inspired by an elementary teacher who is passionate about technology. Participants will learn about technology management techniques, resources, such as Edmodo, Class Dojo, Evernote, Skitch, BrainPop, Discovery Education, and More, and how I use them in my classroom. You will leave with resources for funding and ideas you can try on Monday!
Moving Beyond "What I Did This Summer"
Room 1322
Rachelle Wynkoop, Port Huron Area School District | Presentation Resources
Establishing relationships and building community are the foundation of any classroom. In this session participants will consider technology resources that support community building in the classroom. Google Form surveys, online discussions and ice breaker activities will be reviewed. Participants will create a plan, and time permitting, begin to create an activity for the first week of school.
Room 1322
Rachelle Wynkoop, Port Huron Area School District | Presentation Resources
Establishing relationships and building community are the foundation of any classroom. In this session participants will consider technology resources that support community building in the classroom. Google Form surveys, online discussions and ice breaker activities will be reviewed. Participants will create a plan, and time permitting, begin to create an activity for the first week of school.
Needle in a Haystack: Internet Searching Tips and Tricks
Room 1320
Colleen Robison, Fruitport Community Schools | Presentation Resources
Go beyond searching the Internet using keywords and questions. Learn amazing tips to quickly and easily find what you are looking for. Discover ways to teach your students to search by Boolean Operators and Reading Level. Fun tips, websites and games where students can practice will be introduced. If you want to make searching fun and easy this is the session for you!
Room 1320
Colleen Robison, Fruitport Community Schools | Presentation Resources
Go beyond searching the Internet using keywords and questions. Learn amazing tips to quickly and easily find what you are looking for. Discover ways to teach your students to search by Boolean Operators and Reading Level. Fun tips, websites and games where students can practice will be introduced. If you want to make searching fun and easy this is the session for you!
Pay No Attention to the Woman Behind the Curtain (A Wizard of Oz Perspective)
Room 1228
Dalcione Vollink, IITSG | Presentation Resources
It takes brains, heart, and especially courage to integrate technology effectively and efficiently. You do not have to feel homesick for Kansas or like a house fell on you. We will do a munchkin-sized tour of Google, Forms, Sheets, and Docs, Oh My! We will also share tips for herding flying monkeys and avoiding melt downs. Come chant along to Here-we-go-with-Gooooogle. So put on your ruby slippers and realize you have always had the power, you just had to learn it for yourself.
Room 1228
Dalcione Vollink, IITSG | Presentation Resources
It takes brains, heart, and especially courage to integrate technology effectively and efficiently. You do not have to feel homesick for Kansas or like a house fell on you. We will do a munchkin-sized tour of Google, Forms, Sheets, and Docs, Oh My! We will also share tips for herding flying monkeys and avoiding melt downs. Come chant along to Here-we-go-with-Gooooogle. So put on your ruby slippers and realize you have always had the power, you just had to learn it for yourself.
Spotlight Your Classroom Learning with Photos and Videos
Room 1324
Jeremy Badiner, Gull Lake Community Schools | Presentation Resources
Every phone, tablet and mobile device is equipped with a camera. What if we used images to spotlight learning throughout the year? This can be done easily and with purpose with classroom accounts (Flickr, Shutterfly, and Google+). If you have some cameras or mobile devices in your classroom you are all set! Set up a classroom Flickr, Shutterfly, or Google+ account and “click” away. Organize Flickr images into Subjects tagged with Learning Standards. Invite parents to help with Shutterfly. Share pictures and videos showcasing learning in Google+. Show your students, parents, administrators, and the world what you are learning!
Room 1324
Jeremy Badiner, Gull Lake Community Schools | Presentation Resources
Every phone, tablet and mobile device is equipped with a camera. What if we used images to spotlight learning throughout the year? This can be done easily and with purpose with classroom accounts (Flickr, Shutterfly, and Google+). If you have some cameras or mobile devices in your classroom you are all set! Set up a classroom Flickr, Shutterfly, or Google+ account and “click” away. Organize Flickr images into Subjects tagged with Learning Standards. Invite parents to help with Shutterfly. Share pictures and videos showcasing learning in Google+. Show your students, parents, administrators, and the world what you are learning!
The Biggest USER
Room 1302
Marc and Christina Ostrander, Grand Blanc Community Schools | Presentation Resources
This husband and wife compete against one another for the title of biggest user across content areas. Its a race against the clock to see who can showcase the best app/website/tool/program under each heading before the time runs out. The audience votes and the winner is crowned. Throw in a little humor and a whole lot of fun as you take away applications that can be used in your classroom the next day.
Room 1302
Marc and Christina Ostrander, Grand Blanc Community Schools | Presentation Resources
This husband and wife compete against one another for the title of biggest user across content areas. Its a race against the clock to see who can showcase the best app/website/tool/program under each heading before the time runs out. The audience votes and the winner is crowned. Throw in a little humor and a whole lot of fun as you take away applications that can be used in your classroom the next day.
The Michigan Open Book Project for Social Studies
Room 1326
Jenn Fairweather, Oakridge Public Schools and David Klemm | Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Created by teachers, for teachers, the Open Book Project for Social Studies provides digital textbooks at no cost to the user. They are interactive, aligned to the Content Expectations and work with all the devices finding their way into your classroom. Meet the co-author of the 4th grade book, bring your device and take some time to explore and share how this will rock your classroom! You will also learn of other Michigan-created digital tools available for Social Studies. This ongoing project has completed 4th, 5th, 6th grade and HS Economics. Other grades and HS credits will be addressed soon.
Room 1326
Jenn Fairweather, Oakridge Public Schools and David Klemm | Muskegon Area ISD | Presentation Resources
Created by teachers, for teachers, the Open Book Project for Social Studies provides digital textbooks at no cost to the user. They are interactive, aligned to the Content Expectations and work with all the devices finding their way into your classroom. Meet the co-author of the 4th grade book, bring your device and take some time to explore and share how this will rock your classroom! You will also learn of other Michigan-created digital tools available for Social Studies. This ongoing project has completed 4th, 5th, 6th grade and HS Economics. Other grades and HS credits will be addressed soon.
The New Retelling: DOK in the Study of Story
Room 1328
Jessica Steffel, Crawford AuSable School District | Presentation Resources
Make the most of your shared reading time! Let's look at each step of teaching retelling / profundity and explore ways of enhancing the process with technology learning tools. Successful examples from a K-1 classroom will be shared and you'll be invited to play "you know how you could do that!" to brainstorm other tools that could be implemented at each step to help students reach a deeper level of understanding as they examine stories together.
Room 1328
Jessica Steffel, Crawford AuSable School District | Presentation Resources
Make the most of your shared reading time! Let's look at each step of teaching retelling / profundity and explore ways of enhancing the process with technology learning tools. Successful examples from a K-1 classroom will be shared and you'll be invited to play "you know how you could do that!" to brainstorm other tools that could be implemented at each step to help students reach a deeper level of understanding as they examine stories together.
Technology Integration (TI) Matrix Re-mixed!
Room 1314
Pete Grostic, Communication by Design and Amber Kowatch, Ludington Area Schools | Presentation Resources
So, you know how to use technology, but is there a clear roadmap helping you to navigate the way to truly integrating technology and creating the instructional "shift" you have been looking for in your classroom? The researched-based TIMatrix from the FCIT was designed to help you understand where you are in your journey and how to get to the next step. We have "re-mixed" the Matrix into a tool that is more user-friendly and paints a roadmap that you may find a little easier to "wrap your head around." Come join us!
Room 1314
Pete Grostic, Communication by Design and Amber Kowatch, Ludington Area Schools | Presentation Resources
So, you know how to use technology, but is there a clear roadmap helping you to navigate the way to truly integrating technology and creating the instructional "shift" you have been looking for in your classroom? The researched-based TIMatrix from the FCIT was designed to help you understand where you are in your journey and how to get to the next step. We have "re-mixed" the Matrix into a tool that is more user-friendly and paints a roadmap that you may find a little easier to "wrap your head around." Come join us!
Video Creation iPad Apps for Staff & Students
Room 1222
Cheryl Wilson, Wayland Union Schools | Presentation Resources
Learn how to make simple movies and videos for your students, or have the students create movie and video assignments that meet your curriculum requirements. Video creation challenges students to work at the top of Bloom's Digital Taxonomy. We will focus on utilizing the iPads for movie and video creation with free apps like Animoto, Splice, and Educreations.
Room 1222
Cheryl Wilson, Wayland Union Schools | Presentation Resources
Learn how to make simple movies and videos for your students, or have the students create movie and video assignments that meet your curriculum requirements. Video creation challenges students to work at the top of Bloom's Digital Taxonomy. We will focus on utilizing the iPads for movie and video creation with free apps like Animoto, Splice, and Educreations.
