Are you ready to use the Google Tools for more than just slideshare and word processing!? This session will help you explore intentional creativity in the classroom using Google Apps as well as give you the gift of 18 new templates and tools to use in the new year!

Ready for choose your own adventure style of learning!? By focusing on Lesson Design vs. Lesson Planning will bring new excitement for both you and your students. In this session we will further explore how to use Google Drive, Docs, Forms and Slides in your classroom to create Hyperdocs for engaging inquiry and project based learning. You will leave this session with your own templates made and ready to use right away! Get ready to go hands on and soar!

Yes, you can absolutely use technology in math (and you should!) In this session, you will explore some activities and ideas for how you can use Google Apps to transform your math class for all grade levels! In addition, will look at some very COOL strategies, apps and sites that students love! You will leave with ideas and templates to use right away!

Makerspaces are powerful environments for all students to learn! They are especially supportive of our students who need an alternative way to learn, explore and collaborate! You will have a chance to discover the world of makerspaces, coding, robotics and virtual reality for any age and any budget! This presentation will focus on how utilizing technologies that are commonly reserved for our best and brightest are often the ones that can be best utilized for our students who need extra supports. This session will have an opportunity for exploration of makerspace materials, students challenges, coding, robotics and virtual reality tools! Participants will also leave with resources to help them get started on their makerspace journey with any budget and any students!

Imagine being able to tell personal narratives using the new Google Sites and Google Street View! Students can travel the world and tell amazing stories that come to life through 360 images. Participants will learn how to create one of these amazing stories as well as how to film their own with a 360 Spherical camera!

Learn how to hack and electrify learning in your classroom with the Makey Makey! Imagine being able to make your word walls talk, create quick reaction quiz games, turn your stories into interactive adventures and more! Students of all abilities and ages can become innovative designers using everyday classroom objects!

Are you ready to hold code in the palm of your hands? Introducing the micro:bit computer! The micro:bit is a handheld, fully programmable computer! You can use your micro:bit for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments – the possibilities are endless. This amazing little device is Chromebook and iPad friendly. Click here to start coding!

Are you ready to use the Google Tools for more than just slideshare and word processing!? This session will help you explore intentional creativity in the classroom using Google Apps as well as give you the gift of 18 new templates and tools to use in the new year!