Microsoft Splash Page for Littles

Melissa Summerford, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Video and audio directions are so crucial for our littles because they need explicit directions to complete tasks. In this session, participants will learn how to create an interactive slide app that incorporates video and audio to explain assignments and information. 

PreK-4 | All Audiences | All Subjects | MICROSOFT | Create structured routines & practices

MAGNOLIA A

Create SPACE by Organizing Google Drive

Courtney Watson, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

"How do I keep Google Drive organized?" is one of the top questions we hear from educators. Organization is key to success AND helps educators save time. In a physical space, a decluttered and organized environment is “conducive to producing our best work” (Sanchez, 2016). The same holds true for the digital spaces we occupy. For educators, an organized Google Drive makes planning, collaborating, and creating less stressful. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | GOOGLE | Address the needs of all learners

CEDAR 

Lather, Rinse, Repeat: Consistency with Digital Tools

LaShana Middleton, MDE Digital Learning Coach

Teachers must be consistent with their approach when using technology in the classroom. With seamless technology integration, the tool becomes an integral and natural part of the learning process and environment. For this to come naturally, consistency with technology can transform how students collaborate, foster creativity, communicate, and critically think. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | Be consistent with technology tools 

OAK A

Discovering Newsela

Jessica Powell, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech for Newsela

Educators need accessible resources that reflect students' interests and experiences and help them to better understand the world around them. Newsela provides classrooms with high quality, accessible content paired with interactive tools to help drive student engagement. 

All Levels | All Audiences | ELA/Social Studies | NEWSELA | Address the needs of all learners

MAGNOLIA B

Getting Started with Discovery Education

Regina Erwin, Discovery Education

As a learning leader, we recognize your need to focus on equitable instruction for all your students. Join us for a 60-minute session to learn how Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform provides your teachers with authentic, real-world content, useful teaching tools, and professional learning strategies. Your educators will be equipped to engage students, address current and relevant topics, and take advantage of ready-to-use lesson activities that address all students’ learning needs. Our new quiz feature promotes on-going feedback on student learning that helps teachers adjust their instruction. 

PreK-8 | All Audiences | Science | DISCOVERY EDUCATION | Utilize digital assessments

OAK B

Avoid the District DRIP (Data Rich Information Poor) Syndrome

Jen Dwight, Regional Director, Analytics, Canvas/Instructure

Through deploying its analytics solution Elevate K-12 Analytics for K-12 districts nationwide, Instructure has seen how critical it is for district data leaders to plan beyond their immediate need to bring siloed data together. When transitioning to any districtwide data analytics solution, district leaders should also plan for change strategy, adoption planning, and professional development sessions that will overcome the barriers that often interfere with the goal of becoming a data-informed organization.

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | CANVAS | Address the needs of all learners

AUDITORIUM

Google Splash Page for Littles

Melissa Summerford, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Video and audio directions are so crucial for our littles because they need explicit directions to complete tasks. In this session, participants will learn how to create an interactive slide app that incorporates video and audio to explain assignments and information. 

PreK-4 | All Audiences | All Subjects | GOOGLE | Create structured routines & practices

MAGNOLIA A

Get on the Audio Boat with Mote

Courtney Watson, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

All aboard!! Take learning to the next level with voice notes and create lessons that your students will never forget! Sail away with us on a Mote adventure while learning best practices for using audio inside the classroom and beyond .

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | CHROME | Transform feedback 

CEDAR

Imagine Learning: Math and Math Facts

Daniel Townsend, National Curriculum & Imagine Math Expert, Imagine Learning

Imagine Math is a supplemental resource for grade Pk-8 and Algebra, Geometry, & ACT/ SAT prep. Math Facts is a supplemental resource teaching students fact fluency using gamification techniques. We will showcase how to blend Imagine Math and Math Facts into your classrooms as a tool for acceleration and intervention guiding student success. 

All Levels | All Audiences | Math, Intervention Strategies, Special Education | IMAGINE LEARNING | Address the needs of all learners

OAK A

Building Confident Globally Minded Readers with News-O-Matic

Melissa Quinn, Educational Specialist, News-O-Matic

Become familiar with News-O-Matic! Learn how this digital educational resource publishes interactive daily news content to increase student engagement and improve nonfiction literacy skills. In this session, you will see how News-O-Matic can align to your learning targets by engaging readers, enhancing lessons with technology, and extending student learning outside the classroom. 

PreK-8 | All Audiences | ELA, Science Social Studies, ELLs | NEWS-O-MATIC | Ensure that the purpose for using technology is aligned to lesson targets 

MAGNOLIA B

Create with Chromebooks

Brooke Lowery, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Let's get hands-on and get creative with sleek, powerful, and ready-for-anything Chromebooks. We’ll be using the built-in high res camera to get creative using products like Adobe, Canva, and even more options from the Chromebook App Hub. (This is a hands-on session where participants will be using Chromebooks provided by Google to interact with the content.)

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | CHROME/CHROMEBOOKS | Ensure that the purpose for using technology is aligned to lesson targets 

OAK B

HOMER Learn & Grow Informational Session

Tommy Cucchiara, Strategic Partnerships Manager, HOMER

Come learn all about HOMER! This session will cover account sign-up, use cases, the HOMER Learn & Grow app itself, and interactive best practices. 

PreK-2 | All Audiences | ELA | HOMER | Promote student engagement 

AUDITORIUM

Hype up Learning with Hyperslides!

Courtney Watson, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

We bet you are hearing the buzz around Hyperdocs but have you heard of Hyperslides?...You may be wondering: what are they, why are they awesome, and how do you make them? Come to this hands-on session to learn about one of the hottest trends in student-centered learning happening today. Then get prepared to make your first Hyperslides to create a rich, self-directed student learning experience using Google Slides. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | GOOGLE | Promote student engagement

MAGNOLIA A

Student Voice: The FLIP Side of Learning!

Melissa Summerford, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

In order to get to the flip side of learning with student voice teachers must provide an avenue to demonstrate understanding. This introduction will help you utilize a FREE quick video tool that provides an equal voice opportunity for all students. We believe it's the GOAT (greatest of all time)! Flip Grid’s platform will not only have your students sharing their knowledge but help with peer communication. These opportunities will help create an interactive learning experience for all learners. So come on, it's time to get flipping excited about students talking (about learning)! 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | GOOGLE/MICROSOFT | Provide student voice and choice 

CEDAR

All Means All: Engaging All Learners Through Voice and Choice

Lindsey Dickerson, MDE Digital Learning Coach

Put your students in the spotlight, and give them voice and choice. In this session, teachers will discover digital engagement tools and design learning opportunities that support giving students a voice and choice in the classroom. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | Provide student voice and choice 

OAK A

Building Confident Globally Minded Readers with News-O-Matic

Melissa Quinn, Educational Specialist, News-O-Matic

Become familiar with News-O-Matic! Learn how this digital educational resource publishes interactive daily news content to increase student engagement and improve nonfiction literacy skills. In this session, you will see how News-O-Matic can align to your learning targets by engaging readers, enhancing lessons with technology, and extending student learning outside the classroom. 

PreK-8 | All Audiences | ELA, Science Social Studies, ELLs | NEWS-O-MATIC | Ensure that the purpose for using technology is aligned to lesson targets 

MAGNOLIA B

Chromebooks Can Do Anything!

Brooke Lowery, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Chromebooks can do anything! First, we'll compare the Android version of Google Classroom to the web-based one and use the stylus for digital annotations! Next, we'll demonstrate a virtual desktop environment (VDI) on your Chromebook, then walk through logging into a managed Chromebook directly with your Office 365 credentials. And, finally, we’ll work hands-on with Microsoft Office editing in Google Drive. Chromebook users can easily edit Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides without converting them.  (This is a hands-on session where participants will be using Chromebooks provided by Google to interact with the content.)

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | CHROME/CHROMEBOOKS | Ensure that the purpose for using technology is aligned to lesson targets 

OAK B

Imagine Learning: Math and Math Facts

Daniel Townsend, National Curriculum & Imagine Math Expert, Imagine Learning

Imagine Math is a supplemental resource for grade Pk-8 and Algebra, Geometry, & ACT/ SAT prep. Math Facts is a supplemental resource teaching students fact fluency using gamification techniques. We will showcase how to blend Imagine Math and Math Facts into your classrooms as a tool for acceleration and intervention guiding student success. 

All Levels | All Audiences | Math, Intervention Strategies, Special Education | IMAGINE LEARNING | Address the needs of all learners

AUDITORIUM

Jamming with Jamboard

Jessica Powell, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Whether teaching in-person or virtually, Jamboard is an awesome tool for teachers and students alike! This collaborative whiteboard stands alone as an interactive experience and integrates directly into Google Classroom so teachers and students can work together in a creative learning space. Use the app for more advanced features or stick to the web version in your Google Drive, but either way you'll be wowed by the way learning is transformed with Jamboard. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | GOOGLE | Promote student engagement 

MAGNOLIA A

The Perfect Pairing: Google, Microsoft, & Pear Deck

Courtney Watson, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Amp up student engagement with Google, Microsoft, and Pear Deck, the perfect pairing. The free Pear Deck add-on brings your learning activities to a new level with interactive response questions. Students can join your lesson from any device and interact in real time. Create, design, and engage your class through Pear Deck! 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | GOOGLE/MICROSOFT | Promote Student Engagement

CEDAR

Best Practices for Digital Learning

Morgan Jones, MDE Digital Learning Coach

The focus of this session helps foster a better understanding of digital best practices and how to implement them when using technological devices and tools during instruction. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | All digital best practices

OAK A

Supporting Student Engagement with Newsela

Melissa Summerford, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Learning occurs when students are engaged, and students are more likely to engage when content makes a real-world connection to their lives or interests. Newsela offers texts on a range of interests and lived experiences with features to support student interaction and choice. 

All Levels | All Audiences | ELA/Social Studies | NEWSELA | Address the needs of all learners

MAGNOLIA B

Getting Started with Discovery Education

Regina Erwin, Discovery Education

As a learning leader, we recognize your need to focus on equitable instruction for all your students. Join us for a 60-minute session to learn how Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform provides your teachers with authentic, real-world content, useful teaching tools, and professional learning strategies. Your educators will be equipped to engage students, address current and relevant topics, and take advantage of ready-to-use lesson activities that address all students’ learning needs. Our new quiz feature promotes on-going feedback on student learning that helps teachers adjust their instruction. 

PreK-8 | All Audiences | Science | DISCOVERY EDUCATION | Utilize digital assessments

OAK B

HOMER Learn & Grow Informational Session

Tommy Cucchiara, Strategic Partnerships Manager, HOMER

Come learn all about HOMER! This session will cover account sign-up, use cases, the HOMER Learn & Grow app itself, and interactive best practices. 

PreK-2 | All Audiences | ELA | HOMER | Promote student engagement 

AUDITORIUM

Ready to GO-ogle!

Jessica Powell, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Whether you are at the technology starting line or well on your way these programs are for you! In this session we will explore the completed sets of Google Ready Skills that you can use tomorrow. These FREE programs will help build technology skills for teachers in your district, students, and yourself. Ready, set, use these programs to create interactive technology learning lessons for everybody.

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | GOOGLE| Ensure that the purpose for using technology is aligned to lesson targets 

MAGNOLIA A

Hype up Learning with Hyperslides!

Melissa Summerford, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

We bet you are hearing the buzz around Hyperdocs but have you heard of Hyperslides?...You may be wondering: what are they, why are they awesome, and how do you make them? Come to this hands-on session to learn about one of the hottest trends in student-centered learning happening today. Then get prepared to make your first Hyperslides to create a rich, self-directed student learning experience using Google Slides. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | GOOGLE | Promote student engagement

CEDAR

Digital Citizenship: More Than Online Safety

John Eaton, MDE Digital Learning Coach

Digital Citizenship isn't a fad, so join the conversation surrounding how to address it in the classroom. This session will provide participants with an overview of digital citizenship, including digital etiquette, digital health and wellness, and managing your digital footprint. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | Incorporate Digital Citizenship

OAK A

Differentiating Instruction with Newsela

Courtney Watson, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Teachers who differentiate build multiple means of expression and engagement into lessons to offer student options and promote ownership over learning. Newsela's accessible content, instructional supports, and interactive tools lay the foundation for personalized lessons and learning activities. 

All Levels | All Audiences | ELA, Social Studies | NEWSELA | Address the needs of all learners

MAGNOLIA B

Make Teaching Accessible with Chromebooks

Brooke Lowery, Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Join us for this session to learn how, as an educator, you can utilize the tools and options built into Chrome OS to improve your delivery of instruction, digital grading, and professional productivity to unlock learning experiences for students with diverse needs, abilities, and learning preferences.  (This is a hands-on session where participants will be using Chromebooks provided by Google to interact with the content.)

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | CHROME/CHROMEBOOKS | Ensure that the purpose for using technology is aligned to lesson targets 

OAK B

Becoming a Canvas Know-It-All with Canvas Certified Educator

Erin Keefe, Project Coordinator, Learning Services, Instructure , Canvas/Instructure

Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) is designed by educators for educators. A series of online courses make up the program, aimed to strengthen your hands-on experience teaching with Canvas as you learn pedagogical best practices for online and blended learning. This session will introduce you to the program and its content, while highlighting stories from participants about how they changed their teaching practices and the impact it had on their learning environments. 

All Levels | All Audiences | All Subjects | CANVAS | Ensure that the purpose for using technology is aligned to lesson targets 

AUDITORIUM