STEVE AUSLANDER

I am a 5th grade educator in Indianapolis, IN, wrapping up my 16th year in teaching. I am passionate about integrating engaging technology in the classroom as a means for students to create to show what they know and to connect with others around the world. I'm a Skype Master Teacher, PBS Digital Innovator All Star, and an Imagination Foundation Creativity Consultant.

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Connected Kahoots - my son Benny and I will share how to play connected Kahoots via Skype with classes around the world. When students are engaged in a learning game with peers around the world, it not only engages all students in learning, it shows how relevant the information truly is.

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JON BERGMANN

Jon Bergmann is one of the pioneers of the Flipped Class Movement. Jon is leading the worldwide adoption of flipped learning by working with governments, schools, corporations, and education non-profits. Jon is coordinating or guiding flipped learning initiatives around the globe including China, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, the Middle East, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Canada, South America, and the United States.

Jon is the author of seven books including the bestselling book: Flip Your Classroom which has been translated into 10 languages. He is the founder of the global FlipCon conferences which are dynamic engaging events which inspire educators to transform their practice through flipped learning.

He spent 24 years as a middle and high school science teacher before becoming the lead technology facilitator for a school district in the Chicago suburbs. Jon is a master storyteller, captivating audiences around the globe. He has a knack for taking complex things and simplifying them through story and humor. Jon hosts a radio show, The Flip Side which is currently getting about 30,000 downloads a month. He also has a popular YouTube Channel with over three million views.

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Learn what makes Flipped Learn Essential for Your Classroom

JUDY BLAKENEY

Judy Blakeney is an Instructional Coach at Capistrano Unified, supporting Middle School teachers. She is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator with a passion for #strengthbasedEDU.

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Strength Based Education: all students benefit when their strengths are identified and engaged when learning.

SARA BOUCHER

Sara Boucher is a geeky sixth year teacher in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Currently she is cultivating the next crop of super-geeks in her Robotics and Computer Programming classes at Los Lunas Middle School in Los Lunas, New Mexico.

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Building Relationships with students and developing a PLC. Building relationships with students and creating a PLC can result in a happier work environment with both students, teachers, admin, and parents.

GAIL BOUSHEY


Gail obtained her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, Child Studies and Special Education and has a Master's degree in Special Education. Her experiences range from preschool through grade six, special education, and literacy coach. "The trusting relationship that exists between coach and colleague is the foundation for powerful change in buildings." Together, she and classroom teachers collaborate to make instruction meaningful, individualized, and successful for all students.

Gail Boushey is the co-author of the best-selling books The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades; and The CAFE Book: Engaging All Students in Daily Literacy Assessment & Instruction; more than a dozen professional development DVDs; and many, many articles available on this website.

Gail is married to Doug Boushey, and is a supportive mom to three beautiful daughters as well as their family dog, Max. She is known for her quick wit and gentle ways. When not teaching or writing, you will find Gail enjoying concerts and traveling with her family, in the kitchen cooking with her ever-learning granddaughter, Hadley, or reading one of the many books she is constantly adding to her library.


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Keep students reading throughout the summer. Learn IPICK and websites to keep students engaged all summer. No summer reading lose here!

BSD Innovation Strategist Passionate about technology, curriculum innovation, & personalized learning for all. National Speaker, &author. Create, inspire, make!

NICHOLE CARTER

BSD Innovation Strategist Passionate about technology, curriculum innovation, & personalized learning for all. National Speaker, &author. Create, inspire, make!

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Sketchnotes- can be done on any device or any paper. It is great for language acquisition and new knowledge and can increase retention by 50%

LISA DABBS

Lisa Dabbs is an educational consultant, author, speaker and award winning blogger. She has an extensive educational background having worked as a school principal, project director, and teacher. She holds a BA in Child Development and an M.Ed in Educational Administration. Lisa is an internationally recognized education leader in the field of New Teacher development and is the founder of New Teacher Chat #ntchat on Twitter. She works with pre-service teachers as an Adjunct Professor ​at the University of La Verne in the Child Development program. She also writes an opinion blog for New Teachers at EdWeek Teacher. Lisa is the author of Standing in the Gap: Empowering New Teachers Through Connected Resources. She writes on her passion to support new teachers and women in ed leadership at lisadabbs.com.

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Using Adobe Spark Tools In the Classroom-Spark Post, Page and Video are amazing, easy tools to use that support creativity, story telling and student voice for students of all ages.

ILSA DOHMEN & COLLEEN SCHILLY

Ilsa Dohmen is the Dir of Teaching and Learning at Hillbrook School and a former classroom researcher. She'll be joined by her colleague Colleen Schilly, Head of Lower School at Hillbrook School.

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We will be sharing out learnings about the effects of space and time on teaching and learning. We'd like to share out processes we've followed in redesigning classrooms and schedules and some interesting things we've noticed about how setting up the learning space and time change the experience and outcome for both student and teacher.

TRACY EDMISTEN

Tracy has been teaching for thirteen years. She has taught at various schools in Fullerton School District and the Diocese of Orange. She is always willing to try new things and show her students how fun it can be to take a risk! Tracy currently teaches 5th grade at Red Hill Elementary in Tustin Unified. Follow the great things her grade level is doing on Twitter at #redhill5th.

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All the ways Class Dojo helps with connecting parents to classroom management and also student work through Class Dojo’s Digital portfolio features! It’s a one stop shop!

TODD FLORY

Todd Flory is a 4th grade teacher at Wheatland Elementary School in Andover, Kansas. Todd is a Skype Master Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Buncee Ambassador, Microsoft Certified Educator, Google Certified Educator level 2, Teach SDGs Ambassador, the 2016 PBS Digital Innovator Kansas lead, and a 2018 Kansas Master Teacher. As an educator, Todd focuses on providing global collaboration and real-life, passion-based learning experiences for his students, which he has spoken on at various state and national education conferences, including at FETC and ISTE. Todd has a Masters degree in Instructional Technology and is the current Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics (KATM) President-Elect. Todd believes that teachers need to create global citizens in a global classroom to empower students to shape their future and the world’s.

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Todd will be sharing about media literacy and global collaborative projects. Students need to be learning about global issues, developing empathy, and learning how to be informed and critical consumers of information. I will be sharing about the Skype Fake News Challenge and how it helps prepare students to think critically about news and information sources and develop fact-checking skills. I will also share about other global collaborative projects that my students have participated in.

DARCY GRIMES

Darcy Grimes is the Digital Lead Teacher at an elementary school in Asheville, NC. Her passions are hands-on innovative projects, integrating digital tools in the classroom, and using technology to connect people around the world. Darcy Grimes is the North Carolina Teacher of the Year 2012-2013, NCTIES Outstanding Young Educator Award Recipient 2018, and a Skype Master Teacher.

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The Power of Coding in the Classroom-- We will explore resources on how to integrate basic coding in to your classroom, including how to launch a coding club for 3-5 students with an equitable lens in mind.

ERIN HARKIN

General Ed teacher for 8 years. I have taught kindergarten, kindergarten Inclusion, First Grade, and Third Grade. I have a passion for teaching and love integrating technology into the classroom. I have been my school Tech Lead, and liaison between my school and district. I have two Masters degrees, one in Teaching and one in Education.

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SeeSaw in the classroom. SeeSaw as a tool in the classroom, a digital portfolio, and a classroom IG for parents to see what’s happening and communicate with you.

LISA HIGHFILL

Lisa Highfill (@lhighfill) is an Instructional Technology Coach in the San Francisco Bay Area. She earned her masters in Educational Technology Leadership and has been a classroom teacher for over 20 years. As a Google Certified Innovator, and a YouTube Star Teacher, she travels the country presenting at edtech conferences and speaking about lesson design and learning theory. Lisa is the co-creator and co-author of The HyperDoc Handbook.

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HyperDocs- How to package your content for powerful digital lessons that shift the way you deliver instruction and the way your students experience learning.

REUBEN HOFFMAN

Reuben is a Digital Learning Coach for the Grossmont Union High School District. Before his current role, he taught Social Studies at West Hills High School for 18 years. He was selected Teacher of the Year for the Grossmont Union High School District in 2010. Reuben is recognized as WeVideo Ambassador, Google for Education Certified Trainer and Google Certified Innovator.

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The "New" Google Earth - Provide students opportunities to explore the world.

ALEX KAJITANI

Alex Kajitani is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, and a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. He is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Teachers, and his first book, Owning It was named “Recommended Reading” by the U.S. Department of Education. Alex is also on a mission to get every kid in America to learn their times tables, and to make this happen, he created the popular online program www.MultiplicationNation.com. Alex is a highly-sought after keynote speaker who supports and motivates teachers nationwide, and he’s known around the world as “The Rappin’ Mathematician.” Alex has a popular TED Talk, has been honored at The White House, and was featured on The CBS Evening News, where Katie Couric exclaimed, “I LOVE that guy!” For more of his innovative ideas, visit www.AlexKajitani.com

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(Former IUSD Student and California TOY) From Demoralized & Desperate to California Teacher of the Year

IAN LANDY

Ian is Educating in the North Okanagan Shuswap school district and has been supported by his wife and three children as he explores education topics around technology, mental wellness and personalized learning. Ian blogs “each day of learning” at technolandy.wordpress.com

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Descriptive feedback (aka eportfolios) - I have been working with ePortfolios for five years now!

MELISSA LIM

I work collaboratively with administrators, curriculum and instruction, teachers, students, and other central departments to support professional learning and the integration of technology and curriculum, in both leadership and classroom settings across Portland Public Schools in Portland, OR.

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Collaboration and Creativity with G Suite/Google Apps

KARL LINDGREN-STREICHER

Karl is a recovering history teacher and first year vice principal in British Columbia.

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Making space for awesome in your classroom: using mission/vision statements from schools and districts to do what you want in the classroom; my examples: 20time, student choice in class


DR. HARRISON McCOY

I have a background in teaching mid-level ELA and secondary technology applications. I work now as an instructional coach for our Education Service Center, Region 11, in Fort Worth. We do professional development for 75 school districts in north Texas.

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Feedback/Feedforward - Flipgrid. Mentimeter and Vocal Recall

REBECCA MIELWOCKI

I am the 2012 California and National Teacher of the Year. My specialization is middle school ELA but I am currently a TOSA coordinating teacher development activities for Burbank Unified. And I just got a puppy! 🐶

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“Creating a Classroom Kids Love Coming To”

Strong foundational beliefs and classroom structures can lay the groundwork for impassioned, fulfilling (and I daresay fun) teaching careers. In this lightning round, I’ll share the 7.5 crucial things every teacher must do to make a classroom kids love coming to and one that sustains your love for teaching too.

RICK MORRIS

Rick is an education icon have impacted classrooms around the world for the last several decades. You probably are using several of his teaching strategies without even know it. He's agreed to come out of retirement for this special event. Get ready to be wowed!


Class Cues - Rick will show how the use of music is essential for building an independent culture in your classroom.

DARIN NAKAKIHARA, KIRSTIN GREIG & BRANDON WISLOCKI

The 4th-grade team at Beacon Park School.

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"Nacho Abuelas Scavenger Hunt" - This is a hands-on STEAM session filled with suspense. Navigate a Goose Chase as you explore: BreakoutEDU, Micro:bits, Spheros, Makey-Makeys, Keva Planks, Minecraft, Ozobots, Google A/R & V/R and Drones. Be prepared to have fun and then get ready to bring this back to your classroom tomorrow.

*NOTE - Have the Goose Chase app loaded on your device before arriving to our session. *

DAVID PLATT

David is a 17year teacher in world languages and CS. He has a passion for technology and works to design lessons that are engaging, interesting, and relevant to today’s learners. He is President of San Gabriel Valley CUE and an active participant in EdTech events throughout California. His motto is to promote organic growth in education.

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Student-driven podcasting: expressing the 4 C’s through voice. Through podcasting students can experience reading, writing, and speaking but address multiple learning standards as well.

GINA RUFFCORN

I’m a Skype in the Classroom Guide, Skype Master Teacher Founding Member, Skype Master Teacher Mentor, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and GoNoodle Event Squad Member. I also have been honored with ambassadorships from GoNoodle, SpellingCity and PenPal Schools. I teach a 5th grade self-contained classroom at West Harrison Community School in Mondamin, Iowa. I am also the Technology Integrationist for our school district.

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Skype in the Classroom sessions demonstrate communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. The platform is perfect to increase student engagement and classroom achievement. Connecting with guest speakers, content area experts, and collaborating with other classrooms around the world using Skype in the Classroom brings excitement and authentic learning experiences to your curriculum!

STACEY RYAN

Stacey Ryan is a 7th grade math teacher who has taught all levels of middle school math during her 17 years as an educator. Her passion is facilitating school innovation, real-world projects, blended learning, and leadership development to make learning relevant and meaningful for students. Stacey has been recognized as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Fellow, State Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, Kansas Horizon Award recipient, and Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree. Stacey wants all students to be confident learners, develop leadership skills, and collaborate effectively so they can experience success not only in the classroom, but in life.

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Blended Learning - Explore how you can use digital tools to engage your middle-grade students

JON SAMUELSON

Jon Samuelson is an Innovation Strategist for the Beaverton School District Future Ready team.

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Coding with Scratch Jr. in the primary classrooms. In this session Jon will share how to get started coding in K-2 classrooms and how to encourage collaboration, creativity, and structured play using Scratch Jr.

BILL SELAK

Bill Selak is the Director of Technology at Hillbrook School in Los Gatos, California. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, ISTE 2014 Kay L. Bitter Vision Award recipient, ISTE 2013 Emerging Leader, and a Google Certified Innovator. Bill is currently obsessed with sharing his professional learning on Snapchat.

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Igniting Student Passions through Genius Hour! Learn how to guide students through self-directed projects.

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DR. LAURA SPENCER

Laura is the Executive Director of Innovation and Design for Del Mar Union School District, and former Director of Educational Technology for the Lakeside Union School District. Laura brings Design Thinking and real-world connections to life for students. She has overseen the implementation of technology-integrated instructional programs, the development of professional development to ensure the ongoing implementation of high standards of instructional practice, and the technical infrastructure to make sure those programs are a success. She also serves as the President of SDCUE, the San Diego affiliate of CUE (Computer Using Educators).

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Creating a Digital Presence: Discussion of social media, blogs, etc. How to create and manage a positive presence that engages students and community while avoiding the

DAVID THERIAULT

David has 23 years of learning alongside his high school English students.

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Learning While Living: Using the tech our students use, or should be using, in learning.

TAL THOMPSON

5th Grade Teacher - Cjarlottesville, VA - America's Top Teacher Finalist 2015 Kelly and Michael show - 18 years experience

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Music in the classroom - Music as a tool for content retention - Music as a motivator - Music that inspire character building opportunities

MATT VAUDREY

Matt brings risk-taking to the forefront of the classroom. His students — kids and adults — build confidence and motivation by taking risks in a safe environment where failure is cheap. His book, The Classroom Chef, is available on Amazon and online resources are available at classroomchef.com.

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Classroom Culture and vulnerability

JEN WAGNER

Currently K8 Technology Instructor and IT/Help Desk at a private Christian School, Murrieta, CA. Host of online projects at projectsbyjen@gmail.com at projectsbyjen@gmail.com

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Online Projects for elementary teachers

SEAN WILLIAMS

Originally from California now in Connecticut via Oregon :) 10 years teaching elementary before moving to high school biology. Then into administration, I like to change things up . Several teaching licenses, all the Google certifications , Microsoft , Apple , lots of others. I like learning and sharing. And coffee , I really like coffee.

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Differentiated Google Forms :: 2 gems for differentiating instruction using Google Forms, One quick and easy (File Upload Feature) & one that takes a little more work (Page based on answer). Using the File upload students can show what they know within the constraints you set (or don't!) Giving students a choice on how to demonstrate understanding empowers students to show their best ! Also by using page based on answer you can create an Impossible to Fail Assessment ! Students that need extra support are given that support in real time while students that are ready to go sail through !

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