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2019
2019
The first CCS Classroom Innovation & Technology Showcase was held on July 16 and 17, 2019. Caldwell County Education Foundation and Google were sponsors for this inaugural event. Over 150 teachers and administrators participated in over 35 sessions.
2019 Available Session Materials
2019 Available Session Materials
Canvas Basics for Beginners
Presenter: Tericia Eller
This session will focus on the basics of using the Canvas Learning Management System for online learning. Participants will learn about how courses can be structured in Canvas, effective online learning pedagogy, and effective course design. Participants will have an opportunity to create a sandbox course for practice with Canvas tools and course design. Audience: PK-12 Level: Beginner
Google and Clever in the Classroom
Presenters: Glenda Bentley and Terri Moyer
We will be demonstrating how to use Clever and Google in the classroom. We will help with set up, answer questions and help create lessons using these two formats. Audience: PK-8 Level: Intermediate
Google Slides Magic Tricks
We all know that magic isn't real, just sleight of hand. Nonetheless, seeing is believing when the once-thought impossible is made possible before our very eyes. Attend this session to not only be amazed, but to see many advanced Google Slides tricks revealed! Recommended Devices: Laptop Level: Intermediate
Growing with Google
Presenter: Amanda McLean
The always changing, always evolving world of Google keeps growing with new features, or new apps. Come explore some familiar and unfamiliar Google Tools and see how these tools can add excitement, engagement, motivation, and time management to your classroom instruction. Audience: 6-12 Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Lock Boxes/Digital Breakouts
Presenter: Amanda McLean
Unlock student motivation and engagement with Digital Breakout Games. Learn how to create and use digital breakout games. Games can be created to support classroom content, to build critical thinking or to add an element of challenging fun to any classroom. Participants will learn what digital breakouts are, why they are important, and how to implement them in their classroom. Audience: 6-12 Level: Beginner
Mobile Photos- Every Picture Tells a Story
In this session we learn professional photography tips in order to maximize the use of that digital camera in your pocket- your mobile phone. These tips for photo taking and editing are also great for tablets as well. Want to democratize your yearbook or social media with your students, or just want to make sure your personal photos are taken well and taken care of in the cloud? No matter what your motive, you will leave this hands on session with the tools to create amazing and inspiring photos for the world to see. This session is an equity activity and extension of the #DesignTeaching concept. Suggested apps to download - Google Photos and Snapseed. Recommended Devices: Android or iOS mobile devices Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Smashboard Edu
Problem-based learning & the design-thinking process smashed into a gamified experience! Smashboard Edu is a gamified learning process that leads learners through the design-thinking process, involves app-smashing, collaborative goal-setting, and iteration. The main objective is to create a unique product that solves a relevant, real-world problem.
Learn how a Google Innovator Project turned into a full-on student craze. Students devouring complex learning experiences and begging for more? Yes, please! Turn your ho-hum lesson plans into deeply engaging experiences where each student or group creates a unique product that they want to write home about! Using a simple Google Slides template and well-designed logic sequence, you can unleash your classroom creativity with nothing but free web-based tools or cross platform mobile apps. Note that this session is an equity activity and extension of the #DesignTeaching concept. Recommended Devices: Laptop or Mobile. Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Additional 2019 Session Titles and Presenters
Additional 2019 Session Titles and Presenters
3D in the Classroom Presenter: Michael Pennington
3D Printing: Choosing The Right Printer and Possibilities Presenter: Matt Hilton
Building a Website Using Google Sites Presenters: Debra Corpening and Angel Clark
Building your Canvas Course Presenter: Jennifer Miller
Coding and Creating for K-2 Students Presenter: Michelle Curry
Engaging Students with Technology Presenter: Sarah Thomas
Genius Hour Presenter: Pam Bass
Gimkit Presenter: Eric Wilson
Google, Google Everywhere! Presenters: Christinia Davis and Stefanie Keller
Leave A, B, C, D Multiple Choice Items Behind with SchoolNet Presenter: Dottie Hayes and Jill Pippen
Making STEM Work for You Presenters: Katie Sullivan and Josh Polk
Math Sites, Apps, & Programs - Learn More and Implement Effectively Presenter: Jill Pippen
MERGEing STEM and AR Presenter: Randy Seldomridge
Nothing Wild about this Goosechase! Presenter: Randy Seldomridge
Oculus Quest Presenter: Pat Triplett
Programming and Logic for Young Kids Presenter: Amy Philyaw
Robots Presenter: James Aydlett
Robots for Beginners (Elementary Grades) Presenter: Aaron Stevens
SchoolNet Assessment 101 Presenters: Dottie Hayes and Angela Steele
Smart Notebook Presenters: Teresa Benge and Josh Edwards
Top Tech Tools to Differentiate Presenters: Jenny Jurney, Josh Blackburn, and Caitlyn Council
Using Game Design to Show Content Mastery Presenter: Matt Hilton
Using Hyperdocs to Engage Learners Presenters: Tericia Eller and Amanda McLean
Virtual Adventures Presenters: Susan Bradley and Ann Matthews
YouTube for your Classroom- Tips and Tricks for using YouTube to deliver instructions for your lessons, demos, and more! Presenter: Millie Hefner
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