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SESSION TITLE: Breaking Barriers with Blended Learning
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Personalizing the learning experience and differentiating for large classes can be easier than you think! The blended learning model can help motivate all of your students to actively participate in their own learning! Blended learning can help educators overcome some of the most common barriers faced in the classroom. This session provides an overview of tech tools that can increase student participation and differentiation while implementing a blended learning model.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All, Tech tools for blended learning
PRESENTER: Kristen Fletcher
SESSION TITLE: Common Sense Education, Media, and Kids Action (plus Wide Open School)
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Are you aware of all the free and amazing resources available to you through Common Sense Media, Education, and Kids Action? This video covers the 3 areas of Common Sense: Education (for teachers), Media (for parents), and Kids Action. Discover free digital citizenship lessons, teacher created lesson plans, ed tech reviews, ELL resources, app & game reviews, ultimate guides to the latest digital trends, family resources, and more. Common Sense has a wealth of information for you as an educator and as a parent.
***Due to the length of this session, it will have two different CEU codes needed to get credit.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Digital Citizenship, ELA/ Common Sense (Education, Media, Kids Action)
PRESENTER: Michelle Parks
SESSION TITLE: Welcome, Google Earthlings!
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn some of the basics of Google Earth, how to integrate Google Earth into your lessons, and how to use the new Google Earth Presentation mode.
GRADE LEVEL(S): 6-8
SUBJECT AREA(S): Art, Google Earth
PRESENTER: Dr. Heather Montgomery
SESSION TITLE: Tools for Distance Learning
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn about digital tools that are not only powerful face to face learning, but applicable and effective for distance learning as well.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All Users
PRESENTER: Hope Elliott
SESSION TITLE: Explore the Desmos Graphing Calculator
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Desmos is an online graphing calculator that is a tremendous resource for distance learning. Learn the basic functionality of the calculator and how to export graphs to use in other applications. Explore countless ready-to-use activities for your secondary math class at the Desmos teacher site. The Desmos graphing calculator will be available on all future Algebra 1 MAAP assessments.
GRADE LEVEL(S): 6-8, 9-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Math, Desmos Graphing Calculator
PRESENTER: Susan Carriker
SESSION TITLE: Tips and Tricks for Administrators
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This presentation offers organizational tips for administrators to optimize Google Files, Forms and systems.
GRADE LEVEL(S): Administrators
SUBJECT AREA(S): Google Drive and Organizational Strategies
PRESENTER: Christy Sharp
SESSION TITLE: #DistanceLearning for Secondary Math
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Quick walk through a self paced #SBL module for Algebra 1 (HSN-Q.1) Included are links out and suggestions for exploration, practice and assessment including: EdPuzzle, Quizizz, Khan Academy, You-Tube, IXL, Desmos Activity Builder, Google Docs, Google Drawing, Equatio, Google Slides, CK-12, School 21, Edulastic.
GRADE LEVEL(S): 9-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Math: Distance Learning for Secondary Math
PRESENTER: Susan Carriker
SESSION TITLE: Bitmoji Craze
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This video will show you how to create interactive scenes to use in your classroom with bitmojis, create custom Google Classroom headers with your bitmoji, and how to create digital stickers to use when giving feedback on digital assignments!
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All Users, Bitmojis
PRESENTER: Kimberly Brammer and Kelsey Hardy
SESSION TITLE: Amp Up Learning with Screencast
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Make video magic with Screencastify and Quicktime. Create tech demonstrations, how-to videos, welcome videos and more with these great tools. Learn to amp up old slide shows or PowerPoint to assist students, parents and teachers.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Any Subject, Screencasting
PRESENTER: Stephanie Cotnam
SESSION TITLE: Chrome Extensions in the Classroom
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Extensions in Google Chrome allow you to give it extra features outside of its ordinary functions. This video will include a small amount of extensions that teachers and administrators can use to help make teaching and their overall work day more productive and effective.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All Users
PRESENTER: Reginald Matthews
SESSION TITLE: Exploring the Arc of Arithmetic to Algebra
SESSION DESCRIPTION: The foundations of number sense and algebraic thinking developed in K-2 are essential for upper elementary, middle school, and high school mathematics, and are often misunderstood. Sharpen your focus on these essential skills, explore the progression of learning spanning from kindergarten to high school, and learn how math skills developed in the early years prepare students for Algebra 1. No matter what grade you teach, you will find something to use with your students to propel them forward as well as how to incorporate models and manipulatives.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All Users
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Peyser
SESSION TITLE: Smore Newsletters For Principals
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Smore newsletters are a great way to communicate with your staff. I use Smore to communicate important dates, information, professional development, and any miscellaneous items in order to reduce the amount of emails sent to staff. Quick and easy reference for everyone to keep up to date on current happenings on the school campus and district.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Administrators
PRESENTER: Christy Cumbest
SESSION TITLE: Google Keep: More Than a Post-It
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Google Keep will help you create digital post-its, to do lists, share materials, grab text off images and so much more. Leverage this productivity tool both in the classroom and at home. Never lose a post-it note again!
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Any Subject Area
PRESENTER: Stephanie Cotnam
SESSION TITLE: Google Classroom for the Elementary Classroom
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Practical integration of Google Classroom into the elementary classroom for all subjects.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-6
SUBJECT AREA(S): All Subject Areas
PRESENTER: Lori Robertson and Lindsey Johns
SESSION TITLE: InsertLearning in the Classroom
SESSION DESCRIPTION: InsertLearning is a Chrome extension that allows you to turn most websites into an interactive instructional tool. You can highlight text, add questions and videos directly into a website, then assign it directly to your students through a link or Google Classroom. Once completed, the students can submit their work back to their instructor for assessment and grading.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All Users
PRESENTER: Reginald Matthews
SESSION TITLE: Math Teacher #EdTech Toolkit
SESSION DESCRIPTION: "Learn basic tools to get you started with educational technology for math teaching. We will explore Google Classroom, Equatio, Desmos Activites, EdPuzzle, and much more.
Link to Google Slide Presentation >> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WCH0809p0Fkh1rxmzNQZh00d7I4a51dyDHacSF7AHns/view"
GRADE LEVEL(S): 9-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): High School Math, #EdTech for Math teachers
PRESENTER: Susan Carriker
SESSION TITLE: Breakout EDU
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Breakout EDU is an immersive learning games platform that brings the challenges of an escape room to the classroom. Participants will explore Breakout EDU kits and digital games that meets and exceeds student aligned curriculum, standards, and engagement.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All Users
PRESENTER: Erica Wilson
SESSION TITLE: Pros and Cons of Common Game Sites
SESSION DESCRIPTION: After classroom usage and usage during COVID lessons, I offer a brief pro and con of these websites based on my observations and my students. The Focus is on Kahoot?, Quizziz, Quizlet, and GimKit.
GRADE LEVEL(S): 7-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Gamification, History
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Green
SESSION TITLE: The Hybrid Classroom
SESSION DESCRIPTION: I will show you some ideas of classroom organization and some of my most used resources to engage students while making your life easier.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Social Studies/ ELA/ online class resources for all grades
PRESENTER: Westley Green
SESSION TITLE: Gamify Your Classroom Instruction
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This video introduces four popular sites that increase student engagement during classroom instruction.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Multiple Subject Areas, Online Games
PRESENTER: Kelly Banks
SESSION TITLE: Using Tech to Talk to Parents
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn some best practices for data driven conversations with parents using SchoolStatus.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All
PRESENTER: Jay Sanzin
SESSION TITLE: Game On With Gamification Part 1
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Using games to engage students in the classroom. Video #1 discusses gamification in the classroom as a tool to reward students for various achievements and a new interactive game, GimKit. GimKit was created by a student, for students! My kids love it!
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Multiple Subject Areas, Online Games
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Griggs
SESSION TITLE: Game On With Gamification Part 2
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Video #2 covered Quizziz and Kahoot! which are both online quizzes for students. These are interactive and can be completely customized by teachers! Check it out! You can also play a sample of each game that I am currently hosting! Good luck, have fun, and keep on gaming!
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Multiple Subject Areas, Online Games
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Griggs
SESSION TITLE: Elementary Google Classroom Tips and Tricks: Beyond the Basics
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This training goes beyond the basics of Google Classroom. Teachers will learn about some of the more advanced or lesser known features that Google Classroom has to offer such as the comment bank, copying a class, and how to differentiate classwork.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-6/Elementary
SUBJECT AREA(S): Google Classroom
PRESENTER: Jenna Gaines
SESSION TITLE: Using National History Day to understand PBLs.
This class is designed to introduce the attender to ways to employ project based learning consider the National History Day model as a foundation to engage students at deeper level. National History Day includes teaching students how to conduct college level research. It helps to learn how to construct a project through website, video, traditional research paper, performance, or exhibit.
GRADE LEVEL(S): 7-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): History, Project Based Learning through the National History Day model
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Green
SESSION TITLE: Implementing Social-Emotional Learning through Technology
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This video provides viewers with an overview of whole-child education and social emotional learning. It then provides viewers with ideas and examples of how technology can be used to check on students, facilitated social-emotional learning, and progress monitoring the social/emotional/behavioral growth of students.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): Social-Emotional Learning
PRESENTER: Dr. Chase McCullum
SESSION TITLE: Creating With Canva
Canva can help you create professional and trendy documents and graphics to spice up your school and classroom. I will walk you through the different features of Canva, as well as give a quick tutorial on how to use it.
GRADE LEVEL(S): All
SUBJECT AREA(S): All areas, Graphic designs
PRESENTER: Brittany Peresich
SESSION TITLE: Tools to Address the Language Barrier with Parents and Students
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This video shares a few strategies to assist with the language barriers that exists with parents and students. Strategies and educational tools to be used include Google translate to translate documents and assignments, websites, and conversations. We will also look at adding subtitle in the students native language in Youtube.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All subjects, English Language Learning
PRESENTER: Dr. Melissa DeAngelo
SESSION TITLE: Bringing Coding to Your Classroom
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Bringing Coding to Your Classroom will introduce you to coding by describing what it is, how it can be used in the classroom (even if you're limited on time), and why it is so important to expose students to programming early on.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-6
SUBJECT AREA(S): Coding
PRESENTER: Emilee Williams
SESSION TITLE: Google Drawings - An Underused Google Tool
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Google Drawings is one of Google's most underused G-Suite tool. This video highlights a couple of the useful things you can do with it.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All subjects,
PRESENTER: Stoney Rogers
SESSION TITLE: Stop Motion Animation
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This is a simple how to create stop motion animation tutorial showing different ways to create stop motion animation.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All subjects,
PRESENTER: Kim Jordan and Lydia-Kate Jordan
SESSION TITLE: Getting Started with Jamboard
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Check out Google's interactive whiteboard, Jamboard. In this session we we explore how to use the tools in the Jamboard, evaluate the differences between the web and mobile apps, and spotlight how to use a Jam collaboratively with students and Google Classroom. Finally you will be provided many ideas and examples that you can begin using immediately.
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-12
SUBJECT AREA(S): All subjects,
PRESENTER: Jeannie Steer
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