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15 Keys to Effective Classroom Management With Mobile Devices (Room Bayhill 19)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Nancye Blair Black
As student access to mobile learning increases, one question continues to arise: How do you successfully manage the classroom with all these device... More...

A Deep Dive Into Google Classroom (Room Bayhill 23 & 24)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): David Lockhart
Google has joined the Learning Management System game. Do you want to dive in and get on board? Google Classroom is Google's answer to building... More...

A Teacher's Day Made Easier With OneNote (Room South 230D)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Jennifer Earnest
In education, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3! With OneNote, it's as easy as ONE: One place to create all of your lessons, one place to share with ... More...

AR and VR Playground (Room Bayhill 20)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Rachelle Dene Poth ; Jaime Donally
This workshop is designed to familiarize classroom teachers with augmented reality and virtual reality for use in the classroom. Augmented and virt... More...

Become a Coder in Just Hours (Room Bayhill 21)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Chari Distler
Become a computer programmer in two hours with no prior programming experience. This introduction to Alice Programming is intended for all teachers... More...

Bring iOS App Development to Your Classroom (Room Bayhill 17)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Shaun Hurley
Come learn how to bring iOS app development to your classroom. Never coded before? No problem! In this workshop, you will learn how to create multi... More...

Bringing Assistive Technology to the General Education Classroom (Room North 220G)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Nicole Feeney ; Eric Feeney
In this BYOD workshop, the presenters will discuss and demonstrate a wide range of technology that can support K-12 students who struggle with read... More...

BYOA = Build Your Own App! (Room North 220F)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Kimberley Bynoe ; Kevin McKinney
This workshop introduces teachers and administrators to a professional online app-building tool they can use to make their own mobile apps. You wil... More...

Chromebooks 2.0: Unlocking Chromebooks as Multimedia Creation Devices (Room North 230A)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Ben Sondgeroth
Unlock the creative potential of the Chromebook and move beyond using the device for word processing, productivity and organization. The workshop w... More...

Coding Tools for the Elementary Administrator (Room South 331B)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jeff Ertzberger ; Salena Rabidoux ; Amy Rottmann
Are you an administrator looking to bring coding activities to your school but not sure what is available? Then this session is for you! Current co... More...

Finding IT Funds: How to Find and Win Grant Funding (Room South 331A)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Rita Oates
IT budgets always need more money for technology, PD and apps. You often hear about great grant-funded programs but don't know how to find the ... More...

G Suite: The Admin Console With a Fine-Tooth Comb (Room South 330CD)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Debra Atchison
G suite, quite frankly, was not designed for school environments — but you can still make it work for you! In this workshop, G Suite Administrators... More...

Go for LaunchED! Developing 1:1 in a Large Urban District (Room South 330AB)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Does a sustainable one-to-one initiative in a large urban district seem more like a myth than a reality? Attend this workshop to learn the actionab... More...

Illustrator and Photoshop, Separately or Together: Learn the Basics (Room Bayhill 18)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Linda Dickeson
Do I need vector or raster graphics? Discover the difference in this workshop, as you use Illustrator to learn the concepts of workspace, panels, a... More...

Increase Your Productivity With Google Add-Ons (Room Bayhill 25 & 26)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Pamela Hanfland ; Chuck Holland
Are you ready to take your use of Google Drive to the next level? Are you a busy administrator or classroom teacher? Then this workshop is for you!... More...

Making Project Based Learning Happen in Your District or Classroom (Room North 230B)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Michael Gorman
Explore the authentic and deep learning experiences that Project Based Learning makes possible. In this workshop, you will delve into various model... More...

Putting Learning & Leadership Into Practice   (Room North 220D)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robert Slaby
When you examine a new educational product, device or process you may ask yourself " will this work in my learning environment and be effectiv... More...

Recognizing Truths and Lies: Media Literacy in the New Era (Room Bayhill 22)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Susan Brooks-Young ; Dan Morris
The spread of misinformation is nothing new, but websites and social media make it far easier to distribute and more difficult to detect. In this w... More...

Students Have a Say With Seesaw (Room Bayhill 28)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Diane Trout
Engage all learners with Seesaw, an interactive, live journal app that encourages student collaboration with peers, parents and teachers. Discover ... More...

Tales From the Tech Side: IT's Role in Rolling Out Chromebook (Room South 330H)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Garrett Couvillon ; James Jones ; Cody Sarradet ; Tammy Seneca
Is your district implementing a one-to-one initiative with Chromebooks? The team from West Baton Rouge will address how to set up effecti... More...

Taming the Wild Text: 15 Tools for Digital Readers (Room North 220E)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Monica Burns
In this fast-paced workshop, you will learn about 15 favorite technology tools for digital readers. These tools are perfect for K-12 teachers and t... More...

What IT Approaches Help Schools Control Costs and Maintain Growth? (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Christina Devitt ; Matt Harris ; Alan Preis ; Trace Urdan
International schools are faced with the challenge of supporting continuous academic growth and improvement despite an often transient student popu... More...

MIE 2-Day Trainer Academy (Room North 220AB)

23 Jan 18
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Lindsey Troyanoski
K-12 teacher trainers responsible for delivering professional development training -- Join us for the Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer Academy... More...

MIE Teacher Academy -- Microsoft Teams, OneNote, and More (Room North 220C)

23 Jan 18
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Renetta Williams
K-12 teachers -- Join us for the Microsoft Innovative Educator Teacher Academy to learn more about Microsoft's hottest tools and resources to e... More...

Enabling Software Defined LAN through Policy Automation and Cloud Management (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Michael Knight
Sponsored by Encore: Discussion on how to build out a scalable, affordable and manageable network through policy automation via a Cloud Management ... More...

Leadership Competencies to Create a Lasting Tech Legacy (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Matt Harris ; Peter Kraft ; Alan Preis ; Michael Toth
A holistic approach to leadership in the global education system and the digital age requires not only classic “leadership skills,” but... More...

Apple Classroom for iPad (Room Bayhill 19)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Seth Dimbert
The newest release of Apple's Classroom app for iPad gives every teacher the ability to manage student iPads, not just those using iPads enroll... More...

Configuring the Modern Classroom: Easy Mobile Device Management With Microsoft Education (Room South 331A)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Matt McGinnis ; Barrett Puschus ; Ari Schorr
Devices are an increasingly important component of an effective, accessible learning environment. Microsoft offers robust IT-focused tools and serv... More...

Developing a Social Media Plan for Your School (Room South 330AB)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Karen Blumberg ; Lucy Gray
In this hands-on workshop, experienced social media mavens and educators will guide you through interactive experiences to help you discover best p... More...

Digital Breakouts: Escape Ordinary With G Suite and More (Room Bayhill 17)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Jeff Ertzberger
Breakout EDU is the immersive learning games platform that has taken much of the education community by storm. The Breakout EDU kit allows for the ... More...

Discovering Google Classroom (Room North 230A)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Leslie Fisher
This workshop will not only introduce you to Google Classroom (and why teachers are using it), but also show you how to set up and deploy Google Cl... More...

Ditch That Homework: Practical Strategies to Make Homework Obsolete (Room North 220F)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Matt Miller
Wouldn't it be nice if you and your classroom students needed homework less and less until you did not need it at all? This workshop will explo... More...

Google Console: Diving Deeper When Driving for 1:1 (Room South 330H)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Debra Atchison ; Tammy Seneca
Are you managing a Chromebook implementation? Wondering how to stay on top of the latest that Google Apps Admin Console has to offer? This workshop... More...

Hipster Google: Tools You Have Probably Never Heard Of (Room Bayhill 23 & 24)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Eric Curts
Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search and other common Google tools. However, in addition to those tools, Google has also created a wide ... More...

How to Enhance Lessons with Google Hyperdocs (Room North 220D)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Kelly Fykes
Google Certified Educators share how Google Hyperdocs transform your teaching. Attend this hands on workshop to learn about one of the most in... More...

How to Use Design Thinking to Engage Students (Room Bayhill 21)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Michelle Zimmerman
This interactive workshop will showcase the use of the design process and Project Based Learning in a high school Technology classroom. You’l... More...

Increase Your Super-Human Skills With Nearpod (Room Bayhill 20)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Janet Corder ; Joan Gore
You might not leave this workshop with X-ray vision or the ability to leap tall buildings, but you will learn super-human Nearpod skills that allow... More...

Lesson Design With OneNote (Room South 230D)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Jennifer Earnest
Let's get digital! See how you can use OneNote paired with the free tools provided within the Microsoft Community to digitize your lessons and ... More...

Make Technology Centers Into Learning Centers in Early Learning Classrooms (Room Bayhill 28)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gail Lovely
Find out how to develop learning centers using technology for young learners who are 3 to 7 years old. Simply handing out tablets or putting a robo... More...

Nuts and Bolts of the Blended Learning High School Classroom (Room Bayhill 18)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Marcia Kish
Are you ready to learn how to transform your classroom into a blended learning environment? Do you want to see how blended learning could work in a... More...

Podcasting: Telling Stories in Sound (Room Bayhill 22)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Howie DiBlasi
Podcasting offers the opportunity for students to broadcast engaging audio content that can be listened to at anytime from anywhere. Podcasts can b... More...

Promoting Inventiveness With Mobile Devices (Room North 230B)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Kathy Schrock
The skills inherent in inventiveness — the form of creativity leading to invention — are important skills for all students to master. The ability t... More...

Student Creations With Google: Amplifying the 4 Cs (Room Bayhill 25 & 26)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Shaelynn Farnsworth
G Suite offers unlimited possibilities to help students move from merely consumers of information to creators. Through apps in Google Drive, extens... More...

The Chromebook Classroom (Room North 220E)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): John Sowash
This workshop is designed for the classroom teacher as an introduction and examination of the Chromebook as an exemplary tool to transform your cla... More...

The Tech-Ready Administrator: What Every School Leader Should Know (Room South 330CD)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jenna Linskens
Is your school equipped to meet the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology's "Future Ready" initiative? Is your staff read... More...

Using Google Tools to Promote Universal Design for Learning (Room North 220G)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Mike Marotta
The use of Google tools and Chromebooks continues to explode in education. But how can you use this array of tools to promote a culture of Universa... More...

How Can Technology Create Equitable Access in a Borderless Society? (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Matt Harris ; Jianli Jiao ; Pilar Quezzaire ; Kyle Roe
Technology has the potential to unify people under the auspices of borderless access to people and information. What are the key practices that can... More...

Understanding and Implementing the CoSN/NIST Cybersecurity Framework in your District (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: How to align the COSN/NIST Cybersecurity Framework within your district. Establish a Baseline of Existing Solutions/Meth... More...

Learn to Code with iPad (Room North 329)

23 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Hosted by Apple Inc. Coding is an essential skill that teaches problem-solving, develops teamwork, and inspires creativity. Join Apple to learn ho... More...

Removing Technology Barriers from Instruction via Automated Rostering and SSO (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how Automated Provisioning, Rostering, SSO and User Self Service can be integrated into your district th... More...

11 Projects Implementing Technology to Develop Critical Thinking (Room Bayhill 20)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Howie DiBlasi
Discover how to teach your students that mistakes and failures are not disasters, but rather an opportunity to learn something new. Students need a... More...

1-to-Many ? Leveraging the Best of BYOD and 1:1 (Room South 330AB)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Susan Brooks-Young ; Dan Morris
BYOD and 1:1 initiatives are frequently considered mutually exclusive. However, that perception is changing. Whether or not it's acknowledged, stud... More...

Beyond the Device: Technology to Support Standards and Authentic Learning (Room North 230B)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Michael Gorman
Are you ready to promote the important curriculum standards and 21st century skills while taking your school devices forward and going full throttl... More...

Boot Camp: Google-Certified Educator: Level 1 (Room Bayhill 25 & 26)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Cutia Blunt
Google offers four educator certifications. Many choose to obtain the Educator Level 1 option first. This boot camp style workshop was designed to ... More...

Competency-Based Pipeline for Hiring and Developing Human Capital (Room Bayhill 22)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Sandra Gero
Are you looking to investigate an effective, non-evaluative competency-based hiring platform for your district? Learn how a micro-credentialing sys... More...

Cool Web Tools! (Room North 220F)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Jeff Ertzberger ; Salena Rabidoux ; Amy Rottmann
This workshop will highlight web resources that any teacher can integrate immediately to foster active learning in the classroom. You’ll learn abou... More...

Data Driven Decision Making (Room North 220D)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robert Slaby
When you attend an enriching educational conference you are introduced to many exciting and fascinating products, devices and educational practices... More...

Design Learning Spaces That Matter (Room South 330CD)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robert Dillon
Modern learning needs modern learning spaces. As we look to craft curriculum and instruction to prepare our students for college and careers, it is... More...

Design Thinking: Where the Learning Comes From (Room Bayhill 17)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): David Lockhart
The ideal for tech is of course student creation, but the learning does not really come from the final product. Learning comes from the process tha... More...

Digital Games Help Develop Students' Literacy, Life and Career Skills (Room Bayhill 23 & 24)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Hee Jin Bang, Ph.D ; Kwamara Thompson
This workshop showcases free digital learning games produced by Classroom Inc. (CI). CI is a nonprofit that helps students develop literacy, life a... More...

Do We Even Have the Right Data? (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Damian Bebell ; Julie Evans ; Matt Harris ; Vincent Jansen
In a global education system, your “neighboring” school and educator peers are as likely to be across the continent as across the stree... More...

Ed Tech GO! 7 Ways to Maximize Learning With Device Mobility (Room Bayhill 19)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Nancye Blair Black
Student devices are smaller, stronger and more portable than ever. Whether working with laptops, iPads or smartphones, device mobility can be one o... More...

Ed-Fi's Secret Weapon: Empowering Collaboration Through K-12 Data Standards (Room South 331A)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Don Dailey ; Shane Fairbairn ; Sherod Keen ; Stuart Long ; Rick Wahlstrom
Understanding the deployment of technology is one small part of any implementation. In this BYOD workshop, you will learn how multidisciplinary and... More...

Empower Students With Workforce-Ready Skills (Room South 230D)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Chennell Brown
Prepare today's learners for their futures by leveraging communication and collaboration tools that extend learning opportunities beyond the wa... More...

Executive Function: Targeting Critical, Core Achievement Skills With Ed Tech (Room North 220G)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Mary Schillinger
K-12 students cannot score proficiently on rigorous academic testing, or successfully transition to college/career, without possessing strong execu... More...

G Suite: Tips, Tricks and Time-Savers (Room Bayhill 21)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Patrick Hausammann
Get an in-depth, hands-on walkthrough of tips, tricks and time-savers for G Suite, including Google Chrome, Google Search, Google Mail, Google Cale... More...

Game Makers (Room Bayhill 18)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Rachelle Dene Poth ; Jaime Donally
During this interactive workshop, you will be challenged to use creative, innovative thinking and technology to make the best game. Jump into the m... More...

Harness the Power of Chrome Apps, Extensions and Add-Ons (Room North 230A)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Ben Sondgeroth
Chrome apps and extensions provide creative and collaborative learning opportunities for laptop, desktop and Chromebook classrooms. Here’s your cha... More...

Ignite a Spark! From Consumption to Creation in a Flash (Room North 220E)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Monica Burns
Students of all ages have a story to tell, from personal narratives in English/language arts classrooms to sharing the steps of an experiment in a ... More...

It's More Than Paint Color: School-wide Learning Space Design Initiatives (Room South 331B)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jessie Boyce ; Frances Siracusa ; Jennifer Williams
This workshop is designed specifically for administrators and school leaders looking to mobilize on schoolwide learning space design initiatives. Y... More...

The Certified BrainPOP Educator Workshop (Room South 230C)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Andrew Gardner ; Carrie Mignano ; Robert Miller
The foundation for our Certified BrainPOP Educator program. The “CBE” program is designed to help you take full advantage of the featur... More...

Thinking Out Cloud: Discover What AWS Brings School IT (Room South 330H)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Dylan Barlett ; A.J. Phillips ; Chad Stevens
As school IT departments drive to become more agile, efficient and secure, school IT leaders are turning to shared services in the cloud, allowing ... More...

Learning with iPad. It's Personal! (Room North 329)

23 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Hosted by Apple Inc. Learning is personal for students. How can we make it more accessible for all learners? Powerful assistive features are built... More...

Making Professional Learning Management, Teacher Assessments and Certification Tracking Attainable (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how the Entrack Platform enables districts provide PLMS, Assessment and Certificate Tracking with direct... More...

Creating with Clips: Discover the New App for Making Videos (Room North 329)

23 Jan 18
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Hosted by Apple Inc. Get an in-depth look at Clips, a new app that makes it quick and fun for anyone to create expressive videos on iPhone and iPa... More...

The Role of Tech in Community Engagement and Community-Building (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Matt Harris ; Vincent Jansen ; Caitlin E. Krause ; Richard Marchant
Technology has the power to strengthen and engage communities, both inside and around your school. But how can schools create technology systems to... More...

3D Printing in the Classroom (Room Bayhill 21)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mair DeMarco ; Keven Rinaman ; Andrea Zermeno
Learn all about the process Calvert Catholic Schools took to begin using MakerBot Replicator printer(s) with their students. This workshop will hig... More...

An Administrator's Role in Modeling Technology Integration (Room South 331B)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Michael Crudale ; Peter Guyon ; Tonianne Napolitano ; Kathleen Torregrossa
With all the technology options now available, what criteria should you, as an administrator, use when selecting technology for yourself and your f... More...

Augment Your Reality (Room North 230A)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Leslie Fisher
Come familiarize yourself with augmented reality! Finally it’s becoming "the thing” it should have been years ago, and it’ now easier than ever to ... More...

Becoming a Future-Ready Administrator! (Room South 330AB)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jenna Linskens
How can principals effectively inspire and support educators to personalize learning for students? Hear how the Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) Futu... More...

Building a Secure Education Network (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: School Networks are continuously expanding and driving more access to students and staff. Hear how to build a scalable a... More...

Cyber Threat: How IT Leaders Secure School Networks (Room South 330H)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Linnette Attai ; Ron Chandler ; Debbie Karcher ; Jim Pulliam
The future of education technology is bright considering the digital innovation occurring across K-12, giving educators and students alike access t... More...

Enhance Assessment for the 21st-Century Classroom (Room South 230D)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Chennell Brown
Looking for effective, easy ways to assess learners and challenge students to demonstrate higher-level critical thinking skills? In this workshop, ... More...

G Suite Creation Station: Creating (Not Consuming) With Google Tools (Room North 220F)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Matt Miller
Whether students realize it or not, Google is more than a search engine and YouTube. Google Suite helps them make powerful, shareable creations tha... More...

Guide Student Learning with the Classroom App on iPad (Room North 329)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Hosted by Apple Inc. The Classroom app turns your iPad into a powerful teaching assistant. In this session, you’ll experience Classroom feat... More...

How to Build a Blended Learning Environment Leveraging a Digital Ecosystem (Room Bayhill 22)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Stacy Barry ; David Robb
Is your institution making the transformation into a blended learning environment? Join the journey into school-wide transformation. This workshop ... More...

How to Disney: Lessons from the Mouse (Room North 220D)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Timothy Wilhelmus
In this rapid-paced workshop, participants will explore the elements of the Disney customer experience that make it one of the most highly-regarded... More...

Implementing Office 365 in Your School District (Room South 330CD)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Dana Rubenstein
Are you looking to implement Office 365 in your school district? Then come learn how to plan for deployment, initiate and support a Microsoft Schoo... More...

Making Learning Visible: Online and Offline Tools to Demonstrate Learning (Room Bayhill 20)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Nancy Penchev
Want students who are engaged and excited about learning? Want ideas to help students show what they are learning that is more than a paper-and-pen... More...

MIDDLE School Blend: Mixing in Digital Devices in Learning Environments (Room Bayhill 18)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Marcia Kish
Looking for ways to use devices in a middle school classroom? Learn how MIDDLE (Mixing. In. Digital. Devices. In. Learning. Environments.) can tran... More...

Project Based Learning With Chromebooks (Room North 220E)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): John Sowash
This workshop is designed to familiarize classroom teachers and administrators with the Chromebook. Chromebooks are more than a device: They are a ... More...

QR Codes: Magical Tools for Learning and Sharing (Room Bayhill 28)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gail Lovely
Go from a QR code "wannabe" to a QR code "magician"! Even if you only know that QR codes are those square barcode-like things t... More...

Spark Some Student Creativity by Smashing These Free Adobe Apps (Room Bayhill 19)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Linda Dickeson
See how students at any grade level can demonstrate learning with visually engaging, creative projects. These free apps from Adobe — availabl... More...

Storytelling in Virtual Reality (Room Bayhill 17)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Jaime Donally ; Rachelle Dene Poth
Virtual reality is constantly becoming more prevalent in our world. Rather than have students experience it, learn ways to get your students to cre... More...

Student-Powered! Digital E-Portfolios With GAFE (Room Bayhill 25 & 26)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Jennifer Brachfeld Berne ; Joan McGettigan
Give students the power of reflection and feedback! Use Google Apps for Education like Sites, Forms, Hangouts, Sheets and Classroom to digitalize a... More...

Tech Titans: What FAAMG Means for the Future of IT (Room South 331A)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Emily Brown ; Sean Cavanagh ; Bruce Umpstead
In case you don't know, FAAMG stands for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google — all heavy investors in K-12 education. Led by E... More...

The Google-Infused Classroom: Demonstrations of Learning (Room North 230B)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Rebecca Kasten
Reflection is what teachers regularly do during and at the end of a unit to think critically about the learning process. It is a time set aside to ... More...

Using Google Forms to Go Digital With Breakout EDU (Room Bayhill 23 & 24)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Susan Prabulos ; Jason Rushing
Do you enjoy providing engaging critical thinking and problem-solving experiences for your students? Do you love the excitement and challenge that ... More...

Positive External Relations to Improve School-Based Technology Practices (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jennifer Abrams ; Christina Devitt ; Mickey Freeman ; Matt Harris
What can the U.S. learn from the international community about leveraging external mechanisms? What are the standards and practices needed to conne... More...