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7:30am CST

First Timer's Session

First time attending the TIES Education Technology Conference? Come and learn from the zen masters how to get the most out of your conference experience.

Speakers

Troy Cherry

Lead Education Technology Consultant, Sourcewell Tech

I rock:• Tech management and support for the conference• Preconference workshops• CTO Clinic

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Susan is the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Mounds View Public Schools. A former middle school science teacher, she supports the integration of classroom sets of Chromebooks at all levels and provides support to the professional learning communities around this initiative... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Regency - 2nd

10:30am CST

6 Game Mechanics For Your Classroom

Game designers use game mechanics to make games that are fun and motivating. In this session, you will be introduced to six different game mechanics which can increase student fun and motivation in your classroom - and you can start using tomorrow!

Speakers

James Hron

Fridley Middle School

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

All Aboard: Blended Onboarding Experiences using a LMS

This session will outline how Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District set up an online course for onboarding all new staff. We will offer support for other districts interested in creating similar systems, discuss some of our F.A.I.Ls (First Attempt In Learning) and S.A.I.Ls (Subsequent Attempts In Learning), and look at the future of Schoology (or other LMSs) for onboarding, mentorship and professional development in our district. We will provide resources, suggestions, and advice to session attendees that would assist in creating similar systems in their districts.

Speakers

Karen Chase

Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District

Emily Thomas

Technology Trainer, Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District

Emily is a Technology Trainer for Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916. Before coming to Northeast Metro 916, she was a middle and high school German Teacher and an online high school German Teacher, as well as a teacher and tutor for children and adults, ages three to... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Build it, Make it, Know it: Creative Thinking with Minecraft

Learn how to give your students meaningful learning experiences while solving problems with imaginative solutions using Minecraft: Education Edition, Microsoft MakeCode, Paint 3D, and the new Photos app for Windows 10.

Speakers

Lexi Coenen

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Code.org Computer Science Pathways for Middle and High School

In this session we will look at two computer science classes offered for free by Code.org, Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) for grades 6-10 and AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) for grades 9-12. Participants will experience a model activity from both CSD and CSP and learn how to apply for free Code.org professional learning programs to build or expand equitable computer science access in their school and/or district.

Speakers

Sarah Carter

Alex Dexheimer

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lake Superior A - 5th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Design Thinking: A Framework for the Creative Process

In this session, we will discuss the Design Thinking framework and how it can be integrated into any education or professional setting. I will discuss how Design Thinking can be used with students to solve problems and enhance creativity. We will also examine how the framework can be integrated into any type of learning. Participants will interact with a thinking partner and put the framework into practice to reinforce the concepts.

Speakers

Andrea Weikum

Library Media Specialist, Bismarck Public Schools

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

10:30am CST

Ditching the Red Pen - Better Feedback Using Digital Tools

There are a multitude of ways that we can provide better feedback to students to help them improve and grow as learners. From the features of Google Docs to alternative forms of feedback using voice or video, teachers can provide better help to students as part of the learning process. Participants will be introduced and will experience various tools and methods that they can take back to the their classroom to improve feedback and instruction to students.

Speakers

Patrick Donovan

Instructional Coach, Ames CSD

Instructional Coach at Ames High School in Ames, IA.

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Elevating Education via Google!

In this session, educators will be able to explore the power of using G Suite / Google Apps to enhance and elevate learning in the classroom. Hear how a classroom teacher and media specialist work together to use Google for student choice, collaboration and as a way to check for understanding. Get tips and tricks on how to differentiate and tie in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies standards while using Google!

Speakers

Lacey Rotier

Media Specialist, Northport Elementary, Robbinsdale Area Schools

I am the library media specialist at Northport Elementary in Brooklyn Center, MN. I am passionate about meaningful collaboration with classroom teachers that enhances learning experiences for students. Sometimes this means integrating technology in a way that provides a quality learning... Read More →

Keri Strusz

Teacher, Robbsindale Area Schools - Neill Elementary

I am a 4th Grade Teacher in the Robbinsdale Area Schools and have been teaching for seven years. I have a passion for Culturally Responsive Teaching, Educational Equity, Art and Technology Integration. In 2017 I graduated with my Master of Arts Degree with a Culturally Responsive... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5)

10:30am CST

Get SMARTer

About 10 years ago, SMART was the biggest trend in education. Many classrooms have interactive whiteboards hanging in their rooms and many more classrooms are experiencing them for the first time. While the philosophy behind the SMART Board and Notebook hasn't changed, our familiarity and end use of SMART been put on the back burner. In this session, we will revisit the things that made SMART a powerful classroom tool and look at some of the new tools that SMART has implemented to keep them current in education.

Speakers

Troy Reynolds

Bagley ISD 162

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Global Collaborative Project: Sustainable Development Goals

This Sustainable Development Goal Collaboration involved four schools in different parts of the world. Participants will learn how the SDGs relate directly to curriculum and understand how to connect at different levels with schools globally, Come learn about the technology that support deeper connections to partner schools.

Speakers

Hassan Hassan

Donna Roman

Director of Innovation, True North Education Network

Jen Sherman

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Google for Education Technical Collaborative Showcase

Calling all G Suite Admins! Join your technical colleagues for a session of all things G Suite Admin Console. We will discuss impactful updates and changes to Google for Education before diving deeper into key topics. Finishing up with round-table discussions of common challenges facing G Suite administrators in education. Melissa Benson is a certified GSuite expert with Amplified IT.

Speakers

Melissa Benson

Collaborative Community Lead, CDW Amplified for Education

A Google Workspace Certified Admin with over 14 years of experience in the Google Admin Console with K-12 schools. Melissa brings insights from working within K-12 school districts, being a Google for Education Consultant at Amplified IT, and now with CDW Amplified for Education as... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

ISTE Edtech Coaches Network Membership Meeting

This is a local membership meeting of the ISTE Edtech Coaches Network. We welcome Edtech Coaches of all experience levels to join us as we gather to form connections and share ideas that will benefit you, your colleagues, and your students throughout the entire year.

Speakers

Jodi Burling

Technology Integration Specialist, Princeton Public Schools

Former classroom teacher turned district tech integration specialist who is passionate about all things EdTech and collaborating with educators. Known to our youngest students as the Lego Lady, making learning fun and engaging for kids and adults is a priority.

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Minnehaha - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Lights, Camera, Creation!: The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival

The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is an exciting annual video contest in which student filmmakers make short movies that creatively tell the entire stories of Newbery-winning books. Making the film is a fun and creative 21st century educational exercise and incorporates elements of literacy and language arts. Kids cooperatively adapt, storyboard, produce, direct, act, film and edit their movies. Festival founder and author, James Kennedy, shows Minnesota entries alongside national entries, and honors student filmmakers at a screening each winter. Learn more about this project and how you can incorporate it into your curriculum. More information can be found at 90secondnewbery.com.

Speakers

Leah Larson

LSTA Grant Coordinator, State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education

After being a school media specialist for 10 years, I recently transitioned to a position at the department of education. I am passionate about young adult literature, professional development around racial equity and intersecting literacies. In my free time, I enjoy travel, spending... Read More →

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Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Locally-brewed EdTech Tools: Edji, Flipgrid, Insert Learning

After this session, you will leave feeling some Minnesota pride! In the land of 10,000 Lakes, we have a number of great companies making unique products. During this session, participants get a chance to learn about and explore three MN-created Edtech tools: Flipgrid, Edji, and Insert Learning. We will learn strategies for how these tools can be used to enhance close reading, formative assessment, and student reflection.

Speakers

Eric Hills

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Doug Keddie

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lake Superior B - 5th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

10:30am CST

Make it a 21st Century Day! Organize a Student-Centered Summit

Who do you wish could attend ISTE or the TIES Conference from your district? If you thought: students and teachers - why not bring these conferences to them? Attend this session to discover how Pine City Schools organized a student led, school-wide annual Technology Summit, and hear from students how this experience impacted their learning.

Speakers

Dihanna Fedder

District Technology Integrationist, Pine City Public Schools

Dihanna is a mother of two sons and one four-legged genius. Dihanna is a new grandmother and will happily share pictures of her beautiful grandchildren! She taught Spanish for 26 years and holds a MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on technology from the University... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C - 4th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

10:30am CST

Oh the “Passabilities”, e-hallpass - Hallpasses Gone Digital!

Hall passes the way they should be! Using ehallpass, students create requests on their device. The pass dashboard shows who is in the hall and for how long, boosting security and accountability for the school building. Set pass limits, create appointment passes, search pass history, and much more. This will be a live interactive demonstration of the ehallpass software. Find more information on e-hallpass at e-hallpass.com.

Speakers

e-hallpass

Vice President Of Relationship Management, e-hallpass

e-hallpass is The Total Digital Hallpass SolutionContactless hallpasses with Social Distancing tools.Limit how many students can be in the hall or to the same location at the same time.Students create pass requests on their device, or teachers create passes from their dashboard. Dashboard... Read More →

Nathan Hammond

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
St. Croix - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Pear Deck and Google Slides: The Perfect Pear

What if you could engage every student in your class, every day? Pear Deck lets you bring presentations to life with formative assessments and interactive questions. Designed for 1:1 classrooms, Pear Deck takes presentations to the next level, letting you see in real time how each student in your class is doing.

Speakers

Dave Frayser

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Calhoun - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development

10:30am CST

Place Matters! Active Learning in the Classroom

Join us on our quest for inspiring learning experiences as we learn, discuss and dream about environments that provide teachers and learners with tools they need to succeed in the 21st century.

Teachers recognize that students need choice and control over how they work at that the ability to choose is becoming more and more important to how students engage and succeed in school. At the same time, today’s teacher’s lessons require more flexible learning environments to allow for various activities, groupings and classroom structures throughout each hour of the day. However, many of us are still teaching in environments designed for traditional, passive and outmoded teaching methods can hinder the adoption of active learning. Come discover compelling research that demonstrates the benefits of active learning classrooms.

Speakers

Juli Olson

K-12 and Higher Education Workplace Consultant, Atmosphere Commercial Interiors

I spent over 25 years in educational environments starting as a classroom teacher and then curriculum developer before teaching Technology. Eventually I became a Technology Integration Specialist, then IT Director and school administrator. I'm currently enjoying a career helping schools... Read More →

Steelcase Education and General Office Products

Thank you to Steelcase and General Office Products for teaming up to sponsor the Thursday night social at Omni Brewing!

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Harriet - 4th

10:30am CST

Top Tech Tools for Administrators

Experts recommend that administrators model effective use of technology in their work if they expect teachers and students to use it for teaching and learning. This low-risk, high-impact interactive session focuses on free or low-cost tech tools that will allow administrators to be more efficient, productive, and engaging while implementing best educational practices. This fast-paced session will cover multiple resources that leaders can begin using in their districts as soon as tomorrow.

Speakers

Kelsey Johnson

Assistant Principal, Roseau High School

I am the High School Assistant Principal & Community Education Director for the Roseau School District. Prior to my administrative role, I served as an elementary classroom teacher and secondary technology integration specialist for the Thief River Falls School District. I am passionate... Read More →

Kelly Weets

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Usage Analytics & Single Sign On: Perspectives from Leadership

Without a doubt, there is a relentless move to online curricular and productivity resources. Yet, as the field of resources widens faster and faster, when we look for help, it seems device selection continues to dominate the dialog. Where is the discussion on efficacy? Over 15 years after the US DOE What Works Clearinghouse and even more since Data-Driven Decision Making and the conversation of ‘knowing what tools have what impact’ is, for most school districts, the question of measuring the success of technology implementation is murkier than ever.

Speakers

Lyle Dadian

Sr. Director of Instructional Technology, Classlink

Lyle Dadian is a former secondary history educator with a passion for helping educators maximize their effectiveness using educational technology. With 23 years of consultative sales experience in K12 ed-tech, Lyle is entrusted and viewed as a partner by school districts throughout... Read More →

Doug Nimmo

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Nokomis - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Using the TechScaffold Platform to Select Apps for Instruction

We describe use of the Techscaffold.com, a tool to help teachers make decisions for selecting relevant apps to foster learning according to three components. In Apps: teachers select apps from database of a thousand apps based on formulating objectives, subject, grade level, expertise required, platform, and costs. In Community, teachers share user ratings of and recommendations for certain apps based on different criteria. In Projects: users upload projects illustrating use of apps in the classroom.The platform can be tailored for the needs of particular schools or university methods courses. Particpants will leave with a good understanding of Techscaffold.com and how to effectively select apps for working with students.

Speakers

Richard Beach

Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota

Research interests: literacy practices and identity construction; uses of digital literacies, particularly iPad app affordances; teaching secondary literature/writing; literacy practices and CCSS implementation

Greg Klotz

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Minnetonka - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Virtual Reality. What the heck is it. Where can I find it and can I create it?

This class will take you bottom to top (hope you enjoyed the pun) of Virtual Reality. We will discuss what it is, why it works and what you need to get going on both exploring and creating your VR. We will also explore the different types of VR and VR headsets available. We will then take a "heads" on look at some of the most impactful VR applications available and finish with an overview on how VR is making real world impacts well.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Nicollet A - 1st

10:30am CST

What’s New from Apple Education - Teaching and Learning

Hear from Apple about the latest education features in iOS and macOS. Explore classroom workflows and resources as you learn how to leverage the power of built-in features, creativity and productivity apps, and collaboration tools. You’ll also explore the Classroom and Schoolwork apps—powerful teaching assistants that help you get the most from your students’ use of technology.

Speakers

Jason Molesky

Development Executive, Apple

Monday December 10, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Skyway - 2nd

11:45am CST

A Journey Into Virtual Reality

This presentation will give information on the process of researching, writing and receiving a technology innovation grant. We received the grant and purchased all the necessary components for two complete classroom sets of Virtual Reality headsets (one set for the elementary school and one for the middle school). We will share the process to provide pertinent information on our research, the grant writing process, setting up and beginning use of the virtual headsets with students.

Speakers

Lisa Huninghake

Library Media Specialist, Wilshire Park Elementary School

Teacher for 35 years: First, third, fourth, and fifth grades. School librarian for the past four years. Bachelor's degree in Education. Masters degrees in Educational Leadership and Library Media Specialist licensure. Intensive experience, expertise, and love of language arts and... Read More →

Michael Potts

Justin Rasmussen

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8)

11:45am CST

A Vulnerable Administrator: Modeling Connected Learning

Do you find the ISTE Standards for Education Leaders a little intimidating? In this session I will share how I decided to stop thinking that I “didn’t get technology” and became an administrator with a strong desire to become a connected learner. To do so required humility, a willingness to be vulnerable, an empowering technology coach, and persistence.Today, I am not ready to say that I am a digital leader, but I am ready to say that I am a connected learner. Oh, and I am no longer intimidated by those ISTE Standards for Education Leaders. If you are interested in what I learned about connected learning, come to this session and hear my story.

Speakers

Molly Hollenbeck

Eden Prairie High School Associate Principal, Eden Prairie High School

Creating conditions to empower teacher leadersAdministrator modeling best practices within SchoologyEquity-centered teamwork (PLCs), data systems, and tech platformsDismantling labels in educationEstablishing a GVC and aligning work to student outcomes

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Bring Student Voice to Life with Books on iPad

In this session, Apple Distinguished Educators share how students from primary to secondary grades use new features in Pages and Apple Pencil on iPad to express themselves through writing, drawing, and more. From memoirs to reports, student voice and ideas come to life through the creative process of authoring a book.

Speakers

Bri Buckbuck4025@isd194.org

Digital Learning Coordinator, ISD 194 Lakeville

Cindy Herren

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Skyway - 2nd

11:45am CST

Connecting Students to Their Future (Technology) Career

Educators prepare their students for life, specifically their career after graduation. But are we listening to employers to hear about what they look for and want in employees today? This session will address what employers want in new employees, specifically in the technology field. It will also provide avenues to help students gain the needed skills.

Speakers

Nancy King

Bonnie Vagasky

Vice President, Educational Programs, BestPrep

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development

11:45am CST

Content Creation. Best Apps and Sites for Teachers and Students.

Interested in learning more about how to help your students create content in a variety of ways? This presentation will give you solutions and pointers you can use immediately to guide your students in content creation. Learn to use tools such as augmented reality, videos, digital storytelling, and more. Help each child find his/her voice and give them a platform to tell their story.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Nicollet A - 1st

11:45am CST

Digital Age Mentoring

This session will outline how Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District set up an online course for mentoring all new staff. We will offer support for other districts interested in creating a similar system, discuss moving our mentoring system from paper to on-line, describe how we worked with district colleagues to ensure we were following district policies and practice, and demonstrate the process we went through as a team. We will provide resources, suggestions, and advice to session attendees that would assist in creating similar systems in their districts.

Speakers

Amelia Barrons

Karen Chase

Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District

Anne Wegscheider

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Do the (Copy)Right Thing

Engage your students and community (legally) with the magic of movies. Movie Licensing USA provides K12 schools with the legal permission to show Hollywood movies in their classrooms. With the growing use of digital content in the classroom, it’s important to understand when showing a movie crosses into the domain of a public performance. Learn the in’s and out’s of copyright and how it applies to your school’s movie usage. Schools can raise funds and host community events all while remaining in compliance. We’ll show you how!

Speakers

Corey Goellner

Movie Licensing USA

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway BC - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

11:45am CST

Empowering Professionally Driven Educators Through PersonalizedPD

Empowering student learners starts with empowering adult learners. Discover a model of personalized professional development that is focused on three principles: Growth Mindset, Intrinsic Motivation, and Sustainable Autonomy. Through the Professionally Driven model, ALL educators can begin to redefine the letters PD from a "thing we do" to the best version of our educator-selves - Professionally Driven.

Speakers

Jarod Bormann

Learning Designer, Professionally Driven LLC

Get to know me - https://www.professionallydriven.com/author

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

How Tangible Play Changes the Tech Landscape in Classrooms

In the world of 1:1 initiatives and digital devices, students crave tangible experiences. Find out how classrooms across the state and nation are embracing a hands on tool that has turned into a teacher favorite - Osmo. This session will cover some incredible updates along with the newest learning app that is putting a whole new spin on social studies. If you have not yet incorporated Osmo in your suite of learning tools, come learn about all the activities there are to engage students and showcase their learning. Presenter Dave Blanchard is an official @PlayOsmo Ambassador and expert in the many uses of Osmo for learning.

Speakers

Dave Blanchard

Director, Online & Distance Learning, Saint Cloud State University

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Regency - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8)

11:45am CST

K-2 Tech and STEM Infused Centers

If we want to successfully encourage students to be enthused by STEM subjects and consider STEM careers for the future, encouragement for these subjects needs to begin when they are young. Design a technology and STEM-infused center rotation that connects to current learning for your K-2 students. Boost student accountability, increase student agency, and assess your independent stations, all while you work with a small group. In this session we will explore the possibility of incorporating tools like Google Classroom, Seesaw, and more. Take away some great ideas for including more content-connected STEM and teambuilding into your rotations. Access to 10+ tablets or laptops in the classroom is recommended for successful implementation of our ideas.

Speakers

Sarah Armstrong

Hayes Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, Fridley Public Schools

Anthony Hansen

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5)

11:45am CST

Makerspace 102

By now you have probably heard of makerspaces, but maybe would like some guidance and support on next steps. Or maybe your school had a makerspace for a year or two and you are ready to dig deeper into the “How’s and Why’s” of strong and equitable maker education programs and projects? Join us as we dive into K-12 strategies from leading books, research, and personal experience. Whether you want to create, integrate or expand a maker program for a school, media center, or classroom; we will be sharing things to keep in mind to help get the most possible out of the space.

Speakers

Tom Cozzolino

Maker Space Facilitator, St. Paul Public Schools

Andrea Wilson Vazquez

Innovation Coach, Maker Educator, Program Director, Intermediate District 287 / Code Savvy

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

11:45am CST

Park-Based Learning - Using National Parks as Classrooms

Students learn best when given control of their own learning. This is the main idea behind Park Based Learning, which uses national parks as classrooms. This approach to teaching utilizes experiential learning and exploration to build curiosity through field experience in natural, cultural, and historic landscapes. This isn't always a possibility for schools and classes due to distance, time, and money, so we have developed many resources to help connect teachers and their students virtually. Come to this session and learn about our brand of project based learning and how to use technology and geo-inquiry to inspire students.

Speakers

James Fester

Nat'l Faculty/Consultant, Univ/Agency/Other

James Fester is a curriculum designer and professional development coach from the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) specializing in experiential project-based learning and classroom technology integration. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, James has well over a decade of... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

11:45am CST

Personalized Learning: the Future is Now

The future is now! With technology, we can transform our students’ learning environments and make learning motivating, powerful, and successful for all learners. When educators personalize learning, they set the stage for how students acquire information, organize content, and represent what they have learned. In this session, two middle school teachers will share their success with personalized learning in ELA, science, social studies, and math. Concrete examples will be given and our blueprint for success will be shared.

Speakers

Jeanne Halderson

Seventh Grade Teacher, Longfellow Middle School

Jeanne Halderson is a seventh grade teacher at Longfellow Middle School in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a 1:1 iPad school. She teaches ELA and social studies and strives to create an active learning atmosphere using proven literacy strategies, personalized learning, and an authentic and... Read More →

Liz Ramsay

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Harriet - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

SSO and Rostering: Why Districts Are Going in a New Direction

Serving districts from 2,000 - 200,000 students, this session showcases the experiences that district leaders have had in scaling up technologies that drive access. As a result, presenters will give a first-hand account of what it's like to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust single sign-on, class-rostering, and analytics platform.

Speakers

Lyle Dadian

Sr. Director of Instructional Technology, Classlink

Lyle Dadian is a former secondary history educator with a passion for helping educators maximize their effectiveness using educational technology. With 23 years of consultative sales experience in K12 ed-tech, Lyle is entrusted and viewed as a partner by school districts throughout... Read More →

Doug Nimmo

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Nokomis - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

11:45am CST

Student Centered Classroom Customizing For Student Needs

This presentation will focus on teaching participants how to customize a Literacy classroom to meet a variety of learning, social-emotional, and literacy needs through technology and activities such as scaffolding, station work, flex-grouping, choice boards, feedback experiences, student portfolios and student conferences, just to name a few.

Speakers

Denise Roth

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

11:45am CST

Tech Adventures in 3rd Grade - Led by Students

Come and learn how you can use Seesaw, Google and 3D printing in your classroom tomorrow! This presentation combined with hands on application will show you ways that you can use technology to engage students in meaningful activities that emphasize the 4Cs (collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity). The goal of this session is to provide easy ways that teachers can use the G Suite, Seesaw and 3D printing to provide more engaging, effective and differentiated instruction for the elementary classroom.

Speakers

Kelly Goodnature

ISD 199 Inver Grove Heights

Lori Gustafson

Joe Melde

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
St. Croix - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5)

11:45am CST

This American [CLASSROOM] Life: Podcasts in the Classroom

Podcasting is one of the fastest areas of growth in media and production. In fact, 40% of Americans have listened to a podcast in the last year. Yet, many students never listen to one for learning, much less create one. Podcasts are a great source for free fiction and nonfiction texts. We will explore how to use podcasts in the classroom and ideas for creating podcasts (student-created).

Speakers

Travis Rother

Digital Learning Coach, District 112

I am a Digital Learning Coach (DIGIT), fresh off the heels of a 15-year engagement teaching English at Chanhassen High School. I am currently the Head Speech Coach at Chanhassen High School and the Director of Forensics for District 112. As a Digit, I service two different elementary... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

11:45am CST

What do your students Know? Learner Evidence

Come join us for a showcase of ways students can demonstrate their knowledge through different resources. Walk away from this session with tools, resources, and strategies to provide additional voice and choice options for students to use. Resources will encompass various digital platforms not limited to any one particular type of device. Chrome apps/extensions and add-ons will be included to show how they can aide in the demonstration and collection of evidence.

Speakers

Jo Jacobson

Digital Learning Coach, Eastern Carver County Schools

Hello! My name is Jo Jacobson and I am a Digital Learning Coach (Technology Integration Specialist) for Eastern Carver County Schools in Chaska, Minnesota and a Google Certified Trainer. I work closely with teachers integrating, personalizing and blending technology and instruction... Read More →

Travis Rother

Digital Learning Coach, District 112

I am a Digital Learning Coach (DIGIT), fresh off the heels of a 15-year engagement teaching English at Chanhassen High School. I am currently the Head Speech Coach at Chanhassen High School and the Director of Forensics for District 112. As a Digit, I service two different elementary... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom B - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Who Tells Your Story?

As teachers, we have an obligation to share the story of learning from the point of learning. There is no greater expert on the everyday excellence in schools than those who live and breathe it. It has never been easier, or more important, for educators and learners to share the true story of learning today. There are so many benefits to sharing stories of teaching and learning. Let's explore how we can amplify the greatness and show the world how incredible it is in school today.

Speakers

Maran Dorval

Andy Leiser

Elementary Integration Specialist, ISD200: Hastings Public Schools

I laugh. I learn. I teach. I play. A father, a husband, a teacher, and a tech enthusiast. I choose to focus on the guaranteed positives rather than the off-chance negatives and encourage educators to share the real story of education today. Who better to showcase all that is great... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Winhawk Live - Live Steam Events Anywhere

Learn how the Tech Nest brings school, district and community events LIVE to the residents of Winona. We will cover the equipment, software, and overall process we use to stream an event. Come ready to learn how to take your school LIVE! This session will be LIVE Streamed by the Tech Nest which can be viewed on the Winona Area Public Schools Facebook page. **Those that attend this session agree to be filmed while the session is LIVE streamed.

Speakers

Jeremy Graves

Media/Technology Integrationist, Winona Area Public Schools

Media/Technology Integrationist | Social Studies Teacher | Father/Husband| WSHS Football DB Coach |Minnesota Sports Fan #RTB |** I lead the Winona Senior High School Tech Nest Team and volunteer on 3 non-profit boards Eagles Club 1243 as a Past President & current Trustee, Winona... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

12:50pm CST

15 Classroom Creativity Activities with Adobe Spark

In this fast-paced session, attendees will learn how to navigate this easy-to-use AdobeSpark website and corresponding mobile apps, view examples and hear classroom stories, and try out the Spark creation tools on their own devices! The classroom creativity activities featured in this session range from K-12 and include all subject areas.

Speakers

Dr. Monica Burns

Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Class Tech Tips, LLC

Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher in New York City, Monica used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

Capture Real-Time Data on Every Device

CatchOn is a powerful administrative tool that provides district technology leaders with real-time data about app use, implementation fidelity, cost, and ROI. By capturing and sharing insights on which technologies are truly effective for schools, learning outcomes can be improved at a lower cost. Join our session to discover how school districts are leveraging CatchOn to see which apps are being used in their classrooms, discover new trending apps, and see 100 percent of user activity on all iOS, Mac, Windows, and Chrome devices.More information on CatchOn can be found at CatchOn.com.

Speakers

Lisa Knox

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
St. Croix - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Crossing the Educational Borders

Our school successfully incorporated cross-level and cross-curriculum learning opportunities for our entire school district K-12. (Ex. 4th & 10th grades collaborate & create together.) Participants will gain ideas on how beneficial and easy it is to implement these learning activities in their school district or charter school.

Speakers

Samantha Alme

4-6th ELA Teacher, Lancaster School

Jamie Winterland

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Digital Tools to Support the 3 P's of Personalized Learning

Pathways, Profiles and Proficiency are core components of Personalized Learning. Come learn about the digital tools to support the shift to Personalized, Student Centered Learning.

Speakers

Michael Walker

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

Engaging Students in ELA Standards with Pear Deck

Get evidence of learning from EVERY student with Pear Deck! This Google add-on allows you to get feedback from all learners during your lesson. Reteach on the spot if needed! Transform your current Google Slides presentations into formative assessments, student-centered activities, and interactive learning experiences! This presentation will highlight how to meet ELA standards in reading, writing, language, speaking, and media literacy while engaging students with Pear Deck. The paid version will be demonstrated, but there is a free version that still offers lots of features.

Speakers

Jackie Stevens

English Teacher; Staff Development Coordinator, Mora Schools

Dr. Jackie Stevens is an English teacher at Mora High School. She also serves as an instructional coach and the district staff development coordinator. She is the knowledge bowl coach, student council co-advisor, and prom co-advisor. Her interests include professional development... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

Flexible Seating - Designing an Effective Learning Space

Flexible seating is more than just Pinterest boards and fun chairs. Purposeful space design is key for learners to be successful, but there can be many challenges that arise along the way. Join me to hear about my experiences with flexible seating in my classroom this past year. I will share cost-friendly ways to redesign and acquire furniture for your room, along with practical strategies for designing your space with learning in mind. You will leave this session with practical ideas to begin redesigning your room and have some key strategies for dealing with obstacles which may arise.

Speakers

Zack Kruger

5th Grade Teacher, Owatonna Public Schools

Dad | Husband | 5th Grade T | Disruptor | Google Certified Trainer and Educator | SMART Certified Trainer | Consultant | Runner | Maker

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Harriet - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Get your Chrome On: Top Extensions & Apps For Your Classroom

Join Digital Learning Coaches from Eastern Carver County for a captivating session exploring Chrome extensions & apps, as well as how they can be used in the classroom to personalize student learning. ECCS is a one-one district with Chromebooks for Grades 1-12. We will demonstrate top extensions that we have found helpful to be used by both students and teachers to increase productivity, engagement, and create authentic learning opportunities. Extensions for every classroom including adaptive settings will be addressed with examples of how to use them.

Speakers

Jo Jacobson

Digital Learning Coach, Eastern Carver County Schools

Hello! My name is Jo Jacobson and I am a Digital Learning Coach (Technology Integration Specialist) for Eastern Carver County Schools in Chaska, Minnesota and a Google Certified Trainer. I work closely with teachers integrating, personalizing and blending technology and instruction... Read More →

Tom Winn

Digital Learning Coach, Eastern Carver County Schools

I am a Digital Learning Coach for Eastern Carver County Schools (ECCS) in Minnesota, directly supporting teachers with classroom technology integration and personalizing learning. Before my current role as Digital Learning Coach, I have served as a high school mathematics teacher... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Northstar Ballroom A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Getting the most out of your Mac and iPad

Come and see some tips and tricks to get the most out of your iPad or Mac for both personal productivity and for teaching and learning.

Speakers

Corey Anderson

Systems Engineer, Apple

Systems Engineer at Apple, Inc.

Pete Markham

Systems Engineer, Apple

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Skyway - 2nd

12:50pm CST

Hacking the Achievement Gap: 10 Schoology Tips

After three years of using Schoology, my co-presenter and I have gathered data and student feedback to determine best practices with this learning management system. We have created 10 tips that showcase those best practices and have data to support that each of these tips enhance/increase student learning. As an AVID-wide school, we also have a special interest in showcasing how we blend Schoology with AVID WICOR strategies.

Speakers

Kristina Aars

Teacher, ISD 191, Burnsville Senior High School

Kristina Aars has taught social studies at Burnsville High School for 19 years. She is a district Schoology coach; in that role she has been working to help teachers from all different technology backgrounds and content areas find ways to use Schoology to help their students achieve... Read More →

Colleen Coleman

Teacher, ISD191

Colleen Coleman has taught social studies at Burnsville High School for 19 years. Her focus is in government and civic engagement; she has taken students to the state and national capitals and has students work on campaigns and serve as election judges. She has served an a teacher... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Regency - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

12:50pm CST

Inspire Greatness Using Smart Learning Suite Online

Participants will learn about the innovative features of SMART Learning Suite Online (SLSO) such as Lab Activities, Workspaces, and Assessments. Participants will learn applications for independent and collaborative work using SLSO. Participants will have opportunities to engage with the content in a hands-on learning experience. Examples of lessons using SLSO will be shared.

Speakers

Erin Bigler

Joni Quintavalle

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5)

12:50pm CST

Integrating Technology in Culturally Relevant Education

Culturally relevant education empowers students to maintain their cultural integrity and identity while achieving academic success. By implementing technology in the classroom, students voice and choice are enhanced through real world relevant, authentic learning experiences. In this session, participants will learn more about the importance of culturally relevant pedagogy in diverse classrooms, and will obtain strategies for implementing iPad technology through various sample lessons.

Speakers

Susannah Harris

Director of Curriculum & Instruction, ANEW Black Arts Movement (BAM)

Susannah Harris is the Director of Curriculum and Professional Development for ANEW Black Arts Movement (ANEW BAM). She previously worked for Minneapolis Public Schools’ Elementary Literacy team where she coordinated district-wide community literacy projects and wrote cross-disciplinary... Read More →

Anastasia Hill

Director of Marketing and Communication, ANEW BAM

How to integrate technology into culturally relevant education.

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5)

12:50pm CST

Successes and Failures: Our elementary STEM journey

What can STEM look like in your building? This session will cover applicable STEM subjects in elementary education, at varying price points, and multiple stake holder prospectives.

Speakers

Gregory Childs

Jeff Kohoutek

Patrick Thuente

Technology Integration Specialist, Crossroads Elementary, SPPS

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5)

12:50pm CST

Take a Drink from the Formative Assessment Firehose

There are so many different formative assessment tools online to choose from that it can seem impossible to make choices and get started. In this session, participants will learn some simple tools for the beginning, middle, and end of a lesson. Organize your thinking on formative assessment and walk away with at least one formative tool for each part of a lesson. Participants will have an opportunity to start to create something that can be used in their next class.

Speakers

Paul Schlangen

Instructional Coach - Technology Integration, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School

I've been teaching for 9 years and have been a Technology Integrationist at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle school for three years. Prior to becoming a Tech Integrationist, I taught 6th grade science at SRRMS. I'm a self-proclaimed teaching geek with a passion for finding new and innovative... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Tech Tools for the Math Classroom

Explore formative assessments tools to change the way you and your students communicate and collaborate mathematically.

Speakers

Amanda Thompson

Teacher, East Central

Amanda Thompson has been teaching math since 2007, and has been with East Central High School since 2012. She enjoys finding patterns everywhere.

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

Unexpected uses for your LMS (Learning Management System)

Learning Management Systems (Schoology, Canvas, Edmodo, Google Classroom, etc.) provide amazing opportunities for classroom teachers to move learning into an online or blended format. Learning Management Systems can also be used in so many others ways--from curriculum, to athletics, to mentorship. In this session, come learn how your Learning Management System can be leveraged to provide district-wide opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Speakers

Jenny Bushman

Director of Teaching and Learning, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Laura Mackenthun

Director of Technology, Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools

Laura Mackenthun is a former media specialist and middle school language arts teacher who now serves as the Director of Technology for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. She believes in using technology to accelerate and personalize learning that engages students. Connect with... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Use Google Forms and Sheets to manage student data

Have you ever wanted to track student data easily and effectively, but don't a background with formulas in Google Sheets? In this introductory workshop, participants will learn how to create a simple formula that will make your life easier and save you time! This session is directed at anyone who needs to gather information on students but examples used relate to teachers in the SPED world who work with behavior tracking.

Speakers

Lukas Gotto

Tech Integrationist, Alexandria Public Schools

I am a 3rd year Tech Integrationist and work in the Alexandria Public School district. I am a Google Certified Trainer, Smart Certified Trainer, Schoology Ambassador, and #edtech presenter! I also get to work as an independent contractor for Tierney Brothers in the summer! Lastly... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Visit the World: No Permission Slips Needed

Join The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) for a LIVE, interactive and hands-on Virtual Field Trip. Learn how you can bring these experience into your classroom. CILC provides links to a wide range of interactive experiences for students. Participants will learn how to use the CILC data base and connect their students beyond their local community.

Speakers

Tami Moehring

Content Provider Liaison, Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)

Twitter: @veraweber

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

What If We're Wrong? Courageous Discussions in Tech Integration

Join me for a courageous Ted Ed style session where we look at research based methods and practices that actually work in educational technology, and what practices we need to abandon--fast. We will explore hardware, software, integration models, and pedagogical approaches that have been shown to be successful, and review those that have failed to help students learn. Our focus should be on what's best for kids. We will explore that exact topic in this session that pulls no punches and shows no favoritism.

Speakers

Cory Klinge

Director of Technology, Richfield Public Schools

Cory Klinge has 18 years of education and technology experience. He is the Director of Technology in Richfield, MN. Cory earned his MA at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and is finishing his EdS license program at Concordia University in St Paul, MN. Cory is a former American... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Nicollet D - 1st

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Alternate Reality Games Across Curriculums

Learn how gaming and design can take learning beyond the classroom and embed it within the reality of students’ lives. Participants will get an overview of pervasive game design, case study applications in the classroom, and have hands-on time with the implementation of a pervasive game mechanic using a Learning Management System.

Speakers

Tim Roser

Andrew Smith

Teacher, Stillwater Public Schools ISD 834

Currently teaching classes in English, Theater, and Video Production at Stillwater Junior High. Interests include board games, storytelling games, graphic novels, creativity research, cartooning, philosophy, and design.

Nick Springer

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

1:55pm CST

Check IT Out: Seeding Innovation With an Ed Tech Library

Northeast Metro 916 has developed and piloted an educational technology lending library designed to encourage risk-taking, lower barriers to access, and help teachers discover innovative ways to use technology in special education classrooms. Learn how our library was developed; how it’s organized, managed, and maintained; and how we support teachers with training, professional development, and coaching. Explore innovative teacher projects inspired by the educational technology library, learn our approach to documenting and measuring impact, and reflect on lessons learned and next steps.

Speakers

Andrew Hamilton

Scott Schwister

Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District

Emily Thomas

Technology Trainer, Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District

Emily is a Technology Trainer for Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916. Before coming to Northeast Metro 916, she was a middle and high school German Teacher and an online high school German Teacher, as well as a teacher and tutor for children and adults, ages three to... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Cracking the Code to Teaching Collaboration

Most of us agree that collaboration is essential for student success in school and beyond, yet students are so often simply put in groups and expected to figure out how to collaborate with very little guidance. Come hear about the successes and learn from the failures of a Computer Science teacher who is using SCRUM boards in conjunction with project based learning in a 6th grade Code for Change course.*Get a chance to experience this strategy in a SCRUM sprint with fellow participants*. Leave this session with practical ways you can use scrum boards with your students.

Speakers

Michelle Brunik

Lisa Reed

Minnetonka Public Schools

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Harriet - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

1:55pm CST

Design, Details, and Educating with Standards-Based Curriculum

Put a personal and professional spin on resources used in your class. Through this session, explore what curricular resources could look like when focused on student choice, standards alignment, and a clean modernized look. Topics of study will include: standards-based grading, the New Google Sites, modern design techniques, student choice projects, using standards-based grading data, and much more!

Speakers

Kyle Groves

Technology Integration Specialist, Cambridge-Isanti Schools

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

1:55pm CST

Encourage Active Learning in the Classroom with Pear Deck

This session will focus on the use of Pear Deck in the classroom. We will review the basics of Pear Deck, explore different question types, and discuss the impact PD can have to turn your passive learners into active ones!

Speakers

Tyler Youngers

Instructional Technology Consultant, NWAEA

Instructional Technology Consultant in the northwest corner of the great state of Iowa. I also teach online courses on a variety of topics. Currently working in the areas of new social studies standards, digital learning, instructional design, OER, PBL, co-teaching, digital citizenship... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Formative Assessment with Google Forms

Formative assessment can seem daunting, beginning with carving out time to tracking student progress and making use of results for instructional decisions. In this session, we will explore opportunities for purposeful, formative assessment using Google Forms.

Learners in this session will: Use Google Forms and Google Sheets to efficiently track, apply, and share current assessments (exit tickets, reading conferences, etc.);
-Create a personalized Google Form template for exit tickets and/or pre-assessments;
-Explore and apply the quiz option in Google Forms;
-Develop strategies for integrating assessments with a focus on learning goals.

Speakers

Audra Lind

Lisa Pingrey

Lisa Worden

Education Consultant, Sourcewell

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development

1:55pm CST

Information Literacy and Research Resources

Students continue to struggle with finding high quality, valid sources of information for learning and research. Time strapped teachers also struggle with where to direct students for valid information or where to find resources for their own professional learning. If you are wondering how to help your students navigate today's complex and confusing information ecosystem, you will want to attend this session. Participants will learn about a great array of resources for teachers and educators that are available through the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM). In this session participants will learn strategies for teaching information literacy to students across the curriculum and helping them find and use quality information resources on the web.

Speakers

Linda Mork

Reference Outreach & Instruction Librarian, Minitex

Linda is a librarian with Minitex where she provides outreach and instruction related to eLibrary Minnesota. A former school library media specialist and secondary English teacher, she is passionate about information literacy education.

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

1:55pm CST

Inspiring Young Learners to Get Started with Code  

Technology has changed the world we live in, and learning how it works is fundamental. Coding is an essential skill that teaches problem-solving, develops teamwork, and inspires creativity. Learn from Apple Distinguished Educators who will share how they engage elementary students in the world of coding with cross-curricular lessons.

Speakers

Bri Buckbuck4025@isd194.org

Digital Learning Coordinator, ISD 194 Lakeville

Cindy Herren

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Skyway - 2nd

1:55pm CST

iPads in PE are like Pineapple on Pizza

Some students hate math, some hate language arts, and even some weird select few hate pineapple on their pizza. Fruit on a pizza can be as taboo to some as iPads in PE. Anxiety and the pressure to perform in front of peers can be a big obstacle for students in Phy-ed, leading them to resent physical activity. In this lesson you’ll leave with a new perspective on how students can use Schoology to demonstrate competencies in movement patterns that meet state and national PE standards from the comfort of your iPad. Pizza not included.

Speakers

Paul Schlangen

Instructional Coach - Technology Integration, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School

I've been teaching for 9 years and have been a Technology Integrationist at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle school for three years. Prior to becoming a Tech Integrationist, I taught 6th grade science at SRRMS. I'm a self-proclaimed teaching geek with a passion for finding new and innovative... Read More →

Cole Wilson

Sauk Rapids-Rice

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

1:55pm CST

Joy, Whimsy, Play + a rock band = a fun way to teach...and learn!

Come hear how the Founder/Director of the University of St. Thomas’s Playful Learning Lab, & 2018 Professor of the Year, Dr. AnnMarie Thomas is working to incorporate Joy, Whimsy and Play into her engineering coursework. The mission of the lab is: working together to create engaging, hands-on experiences for students and educators, with a focus on fun. Dr. Thomas, along with PLL team member & classroom teacher Allison Knoph, will share some of the projects the Lab is working on for K-12 educators, including OKGoSandbox which is a partnership with the rock band OKGo

Speakers

Allison Knoph

Edina Public Schools

Dr. AnnMarie Thomas

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

1:55pm CST

Level the playing field with Microsoft Translator

Do you want to empower your students to change the world? Working together with people of all abilities through Microsoft Teams, students begin to appreciate the contributions of all team members. Learn how tools like dictation, Translator, and Learning Tools provide equity of access and opportunities for all students to succeed.

Speakers

Emily Johannes

Aimee Terravechia

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
St. Croix - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Live Data in the Library

Data can help teachers and students be a connected community in school. Participants will learn how to keep their fingers on the pulse of their school with live data through creating a data dashboard using Google tools. Learn how these tools can help you analyze what is going on with your students and how to engage students with data.

Speakers

Stephanie Krajicek

Librarian, St Paul Public Schools

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Plugged Into Social Media, Screen Time, and Mental Health

We will just scratch the surface on how social media is affecting our youth. You will leave this session with some important facts and topics to discuss and help guide practice on social media with administrators, teachers, and students.

Speakers

Marisa Dahl

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA

My name is Marisa Dahl, and I serve as an Instructional Technology Consultant at Heartland Area Education Agency (AEA) in Central Iowa. Heartland is an educational service agency that supports school districts in Central Iowa. My role at Heartland AEA is to support school districts... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Reimagining Professional Development with FlexPD

Just imagine taking ownership of your own professional development. Through Flexible PD, teachers have the opportunity to create and drive their own professional growth activities. At Milaca Public Schools “FlexPD” was implemented during the 17-18 school year. This co-facilitated session will share benefits, challenges, and the evolution of FlexPD. Key discussions will focus on the logistical and participation sides of creating, collaborating, implementing, and facilitating FlexPD. This session will encourage the sharing of other professional development models at your schools and districts.

Speakers

Jeremy Mikla

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC

Instructional Technology Specialist for ECMECC.Co-host of the Integrate This! EdTech PodcastI was a classroom HS Social Studies teacher for 22 years, as well as a Football and Track Coach for over 20 years each.My philosophy as an educator is to empower learners to access limitless... Read More →

David Wedin

Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, Milaca Public Schools

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, Adult / Professional Development

1:55pm CST

Take your Google classroom to the next level!

Join us in this breakout session as we explore the power of Google Classroom. This is the perfect session for teachers who already have some familiarity with Google Classroom and want to take it to the next level! We will demonstrate how to use a Template Class to share with other teachers as a way to collaborate and share resources. Learn how to create an interactive and dynamic classroom, and how to use the new structures and tools to organize resources and facilitate standards-based instruction. We will explore new updates, features, and ways to integrate Google Classroom into teaching and learning.

Speakers

Andrew Kothenbeutel

Digital Learning Coach, Eastern Carver County Schools

My background: I graduated from Iowa State, and have my Master in Ed Administration from Missouri Baptist. I've worked with at-risk youth and families, as a computer specialist, and as a classroom teacher I was involved in a number of curriculum and building initiatives. As a Digital... Read More →

Travis Rother

Digital Learning Coach, District 112

I am a Digital Learning Coach (DIGIT), fresh off the heels of a 15-year engagement teaching English at Chanhassen High School. I am currently the Head Speech Coach at Chanhassen High School and the Director of Forensics for District 112. As a Digit, I service two different elementary... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

1:55pm CST

The Myth of the Digital Native

21st century students are often cast as "digital natives." This moniker is misleading and at times even dangerous. Discover how current research about a new kind of learner and our increasingly technology-dependent society can inform education, empower educators and drive learning. Collaborate to find ways to support these learners--regardless of your position in education.

Speakers

Lori Haak

Teacher, Inver Grove Heights Schools

High school biology teacher. Tech enthusiast. Voracious learner. Google Certified Educator, Level I. Apple Teacher. Schoology Ambassador.

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Northstar Ballroom A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

These are a Few of My Favorite G Things

This session focuses on some of the more nontraditional uses of Google Tools. Specifically, we'll look at Google Keep, Photos and Chrome Experiements and dream about how they might be used to support student learning (with a little on the side of how we might use these tools for our day to day life).

Speakers

Sean Beaverson

Technology Integration Specialist, Edina

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Regency - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

What if? Equity-Centered Teamwork, Data, and Technology

What if we really were ‘learning by doing?" What if equity work was real? What if data was actionable at the administrator, teacher, and student level? In this session, we will share Eden Prairie's three-year process that no longer has us asking ‘what if?" Through the use of a robust data system and technology, we are working to eliminate achievement disparities by 2023.

Speakers

Molly Hollenbeck

Eden Prairie High School Associate Principal, Eden Prairie High School

Creating conditions to empower teacher leadersAdministrator modeling best practices within SchoologyEquity-centered teamwork (PLCs), data systems, and tech platformsDismantling labels in educationEstablishing a GVC and aligning work to student outcomes

Jon Kahle

Instructional Coach, Eden Prairie High School

Natasha Monsaas-Daly

Digital Learning Coach, Richfield Public Schools

After many years as a classroom teacher and Instructional Coach for Eden Prairie Schools, I recently transitioned to a role as a Digital Learning Coach for Richfield Public Schools. I am passionate about equity, empowering teacher leaders, blended learning, and Schoology!

Monday December 10, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

MNASA Technology Component Group

Open meeting of the MNASA Technology Component Group. Anyone interested may attend.

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Nokomis - 4th

3:00pm CST

All About The Rocketbook

Thing is, now that I am doing this, people are even more curious about the Rocketbook. I have some sites buying them for their attendees and wanting me to add a class so people can learn more about them. So, here it is! This session is not designed to be a sales pitch. It's designed to give an overview of what the Rocketbook is, how it works, tips and tricks and how teachers, educators, and administrators are using the Rocketbook in education.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom B - 4th

3:00pm CST

Design for Iteration in the Humanities

Explore activities that move from knowledge-based repetition into processes that produce creative thought. The activities and processes presented will include both traditional analogue technologies and web-based adaptations that are ready for use in your classroom. Learn how to use different types of encoding for your own memory and make information more authentically memorable to students.

Speakers

Andrew Smith

Teacher, Stillwater Public Schools ISD 834

Currently teaching classes in English, Theater, and Video Production at Stillwater Junior High. Interests include board games, storytelling games, graphic novels, creativity research, cartooning, philosophy, and design.

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

3:00pm CST

Digital Tools And Tricks for the Language Classroom

The session would include a demonstration of Peardeck and tech tools such as Seesaw, Flipgrid and G-suite tools and how they can be used in language learning.

Speakers

Krista Picha

Spanish Teacher, Hutchinson High School - ISD 423

I have been teaching Spanish for 24 years at the high school level. I have taught levels 1-4 and also Intermediate Spanish for the College Now program. I am a Flipgrid Certified Teacher and Seesaw Ambassador. I am constantly looking for new and innovative ways to make language... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

edcamp FUSION debrief

A chance for attendees (and anyone, really) to regroup after the Saturday edCAMP and follow up on conversations and more!

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Harriet - 4th

3:00pm CST

Facilitate Student Reflection Using Technology Tools

Reflection is a critical component of student learning. Technology tools enable student reflection in an engaging and relevant way. This session will explore FlipGrid, Screencastify and other tools for capturing and demonstrating reflection. Participants will leave the workshop able to understand why reflection is a critical part of student learning, how to use FlipGrid and Screencastify tools for reflection, and learn about ways to customize student reflection.

Speakers

Julie Erickson

Learning Specialist, TIE

Julie Erickson is a Learning Specialist at TIE. She has over twenty years of library experience. She spent nine years as an Electronic Services Coordinator for the South Dakota State Library working with school, public and academic librarians. She currently spends her time working... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

Flipgrid: Empower to Amplify

Learning starts with the learner, and those unique experiences they bring contribute to learning for all. The future is now! So, let’s amplify to empower learners with Flipgrid, a video-based discussion platform that brings students from the back row to the front, inspiring all to get engaged in learning. Educators will leave with understanding how to create their classroom communities, engage in topics for impact in learning, and a wealth of resources to be successful in this transformation using Flipgrid. This session will support educators as they plan learning experiences for impact, help connect classrooms from around the world, and empower students to always share their voice while respecting the diverse voices of others.

Speakers

Jornea Armant

Microsoft Flip

Jess Boyce

Ann Kozma

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
St Croix - 2nd

3:00pm CST

Four Essential Steps to Personalized Learning Pathways

Come join the ECCS digital coaches as we discuss the four essential steps to personalized learning pathways. Leave with resources that can be put to work upon returning to the classroom.

Speakers

Mark Kuske

Digital Learning Coach, Eastern Carver County Schools

Mark is a Digital Learning Coach in the Eastern Carver County School District daily working with teachers and students integrating technology in the classroom. He led a district-wide “PowerUp” project working with 13 schools & over 20 classrooms with pre-K through adult learners... Read More →

Jared VanAalsburg

Digital Learning Coach, Eastern Carver County Schools

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

Gadgets to Give you Geekbumps

Let’s take a look at some new (and even not so new) tech gadgets that are potentially useful in an education setting, most of which will NOT break the bank. We will let loose some of our favorite squirrels and chase them all the way into the classroom. Come prepared to find the “nuts” that will fill a niche in your tech office or classroom and be prepared to share your ideas as well.

Speakers

Marc Johnson

Executive Director, ECMECC

Marc Johnson is Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), a telecommunications & technology cooperative of 18 K-12 public school districts in East Central Minnesota. Marc is in his sixteenth year at ECMECC having spent two years prior as... Read More →

Jon Larson

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC

Twitter: @ecmeccjon

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

Gender Equitable Teaching Strategies for STEM and CTE Teachers

Participants will learn instructional strategies and curriculum choices that have been demonstrated to have a significant positive impact on girls in STEM and CTE courses (NSF Grant #1513060). Rubrics that have helped teachers improve their efficacy with students who are currently under-represented in the fields of computer science, engineering, and other technical fields will be shared, as well as SciGirls resources that can be used in any grade level to expand the likelihood of students pursuing further study in STEM/CTE fields. See https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1513060 for more information on the grant that funded this project.

Speakers

Siri Anderson

Director of Graduate Education for Licensed Teachers, St. Catherine University

Long delighted by things shiny and new, I have been working technology into the classroom since the mid-90s when most online interaction was still just one step above pong. Now a died-in-the-wool online learning geek, I'm invested in digitally empowering social change through student... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Regency - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

3:00pm CST

Just Imagine: Empowering Your School & Parents with Schoology

Schoology is a popular learning management system (LMS) used by many school districts. Our district began implementation of Schoology at our middle school (5th-8th) in August of 2017 with students, teachers, and parents. We are currently in year 2 of our technology initiative and have expanded Schoology to our high school. Participants in this session will come away with an understanding of how to use the tools on Schoology that we found successful within our learning community, including parents.

Speakers

Rachel Brown

Julie Cabeen

K-12 Media Specialist, Clarinda Community School District

Kim Whitaker

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

Making Learning Accessible For All

Technology provides us with tools and techniques that can help all learners be successful in our classroom despite any physical/cognitive/social issues that they may have. In this session, participants will learn how we can design for accessibility and what tools can be used to help learners with varying obstacles to learning. Participants will be able to look at how we can design learning for all students and be able to implement tools (based on student need) right away to help students learn to the best of their abilities.

Speakers

Patrick Donovan

Instructional Coach, Ames CSD

Instructional Coach at Ames High School in Ames, IA.

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Northstar Ballroom A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

My Chromebook Ate My Classwork: Student Creative Learning

Take student learning beyond your classroom walls by using technology to develop lessons that embrace critical skills of creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and global learning. Leave this session ready to bring paperless creativity to you students.

Speakers

Brittany Glad

Technology Integration Coach, Oshkosh Area School District, WI

Zong Vang

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5)

3:00pm CST

OER for Educational Leaders

This session provides participants with a free course to share with administration and staff at their schools. The course provides an overview of OER, including Introduction, Outcomes, Benefits, History and Development, and Challenges of Using OER. Participants will take away a framework with which they can then develop an OER Policy, begin OER Advocacy and Capacity Building within their institutions. Participants will also be provided directions to share the course in multiple formats: fully online; a pdf version; and LMS versions. All content will be free and Creative Commons licensed.

Speakers

SABIER

Executive Director, SABIER

SABIER is a non-profit that assists K12 districts and Higher Ed faculty in funding professional development to: - Create or Curate OER - especially, Science, Math, and Engineering - Engage students with OER in the classroom using a learning management system - Revise OER to meet specific... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Adult / Professional Development

3:00pm CST

Rethinking PD - Cohort, Blended Learning, and Schoology

Participants will learn how Schoology played a central role in developing and implementing our blended learning cohort. We will explore the strategies and challenges faced while developing the cohort, share strategies, resources, and tools for implementing blended learning, and hear from other educators on how blended learning has impacted student learning.

Speakers

Natasha Monsaas-Daly

Digital Learning Coach, Richfield Public Schools

After many years as a classroom teacher and Instructional Coach for Eden Prairie Schools, I recently transitioned to a role as a Digital Learning Coach for Richfield Public Schools. I am passionate about equity, empowering teacher leaders, blended learning, and Schoology!

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

Support Storytelling Through Podcasting with GarageBand

Learn how to create podcast episodes using first person interviews, music, and narration. More than a music production tool, GarageBad gives students a powerful way to make successful, professional sounding podcasts!

Speakers

Jesse Buetow

4th & 5th Grade Teacher, Randolph Heights Elementary

Jesse Buetow is a 4th & 5th Grade teacher at Randolph Heights Elementary School in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has was named the Minnesota Lead PBS Digital Innovator in 2016 and an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2017. He has been working to use Schoology to allow his students to... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Skyway - 2nd

3:00pm CST

Take It Up A Notch: Interactive Images for Elementary

An interactive image can be a collage of multiple forms of information: written, audio, video, and photos, that enrich and give context to a learning experience. Creating interactive images for your students is fun and easy. Interactive images also are a great activity for students to give them a new way to demonstrate learning. Participants will learn how to create interactive images that can be embedded into an LMS, such as Schoology.

Speakers

Rachel Studnicka

Instructional Technology Coach, Minnetonka Public Schools

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5)

3:00pm CST

Window to the World:The impact of Hangouts on Teaching & Learning

In this session we will discuss how to use Google Hangouts (and other similar tools) to connect and collaborate beyond the classroom. We will discuss how to get started, resources for connecting with other educators/classes, and give examples at multiple grade levels K-12 for using Google Hangouts to connect! This session will also give participants a chance to plan collaboration with other attendees in the session via Hangouts.

Speakers

Katherine Conor

Technology Coach, Neenah Joint School District

Samantha Johnson

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

You can do THAT with Slides?!

Google Slides provide a great way to present information in creative ways, but that is not the only thing you can do with them. In this workshop we will explore different ways Google Slides can be used to interactively demonstrate content and showcase student learning. Follow @MrsBingenheimer to keep up with new ideas for the classroom.

Speakers

Ashley Bingenheimer

Technology Integration Specialist, River Falls School District

Ashley has been a Technology Integration Specialist since 2016. She works with teachers and students in grades K-12 to ensure technology integration in the classroom is meaningful and engaging. Prior to working in Ed Tech, Ashley was an upper elementary teacher and an Elementary Math... Read More →

Monday December 10, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

7:30am CST

First Timer's Session

Speakers

Troy Cherry

Lead Education Technology Consultant, Sourcewell Tech

I rock:• Tech management and support for the conference• Preconference workshops• CTO Clinic

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Susan is the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Mounds View Public Schools. A former middle school science teacher, she supports the integration of classroom sets of Chromebooks at all levels and provides support to the professional learning communities around this initiative... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Regency - 2nd

10:30am CST

"All Students" means ALL Students

School administrators are challenged to think about the most critical issues in today’s education - closing the opportunity gap. This session provides an introduction to the Learning Studio Model for administrators who are interested in seeking innovative strategies to create transformational changes that will impact student achievement.

Speakers

Billy Chan

Principal, Osseo Schools District

Billy Chan is an elementary school principal with Osseo Area SchoolDistrict who inspires and prepares teachers to demonstrate commitment to each student’s achievement of their dreams. He leads with conviction for a paradigm shift in educational practices to ensure equitable student... Read More →

Joy Fredrickson

Sandra Jonason

Jessica Skolnick

Teacher, Osseo Area Schools

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Art of the Capture

My world as a presenter is filled with content delivered to me quickly. Be it a pile of emails with important links or a pile of people wanting to talk to me after one of my presentations. It's also jotting down my notes from a conference call or meeting with an educational company. It's not just the items but sometimes tasks that are related to them that I must act on. It's fragmented, unique each time and no different than what a teacher, student or administrator goes through during their day. This session will try to embrace the individual learner and show you multiple solutions to help you capture content as quickly and effectively as possible. Online solutions gadgetry and even a little methodology will be covered hopefully allowing you to discover the item(s) that will help you capture content delivered to you quickly as effectively as possible.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C - 4th

10:30am CST

Black Panther: Race, Technology, and Re-imagining The Possible

Use the concepts embodied by The Black Panther as more than just a movie or comic for entertainment. In this session, participants will learn how to harness high-interest lower-ability material to frame discussions of race, technology, and colonization, all while imagining a better world in which to live. The Black Panther has connected to relevant issues such as fighting the KKK in the 1970s and debating the possibility of a female President in 2009. Participants will see a wide variety of topics that can be addressed through The Black Panther story, learn how to use Seesaw and Pearltrees as platforms for interaction, and witness students sharing their learning.

Speakers

Dr. Rebecca Bauer

Andy Charrier

Techonology Coordinator, Global Academy

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Blending and Techifying Instruction Using Online Stations

How can teachers take an abstract-sounding topic like blended learning and effectively implement it in the classroom? A research-based online station rotation model allows teachers to blend instruction and “partner up” with technology to offer more flexibility and support for students. Join us to learn how to approach “online work” in a different way and build online stations using Google Docs!

Speakers

Leslie Maher

Personalized Learning Facilitator, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST (Minnesota)

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Minnetonka - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

10:30am CST

CMU CS Academy

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Computer Science (CS) Academy is creating the only complete high school computer science curriculum with continuity and standards provided through an online interactive textbook. The program teaches professional programming languages and is entirely free.

Speakers

Erin Cawley

CMU CS Academy Program Manager, Carnegie Mellon University

Erin strives to ignite a passion for creativity and innovation in our youth by empowering them with the knowledge and know-how to create with, rather than just consume technology. She thrives on opportunities to discuss the future of education with others. She has a passion for... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lake Superior A - 5th

Listen & Learn, Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

10:30am CST

Connecting Cultures

See how Brady Baxter of the Detroit Lakes ALC uses simple, free web-based software to facilitate a fun filled 20 minute cultural collaborative experience with a neighboring school district. Harnessing the power of video chat with Google Hangouts, Brady will not only show you how he put this unit together step by step, he will also let you in on his plans for the future! Global literacy is an important aspect of student knowledge to live and work in the connected world. If you want to do this at your school, you will leave this session with the confidence to execute this awesome activity! Prepare to leave with numerous websites, tips, and tricks, all of which are easy to do yourself.

Speakers

Brady Baxter

Teacher, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center

A regular at regional educational technology workshops including Minnesota TIES conference, multiple Google Summits, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) State Conferences, and the MAAP Administrators Conference, Brady has spoken to hundreds of educators and administrators... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

10:30am CST

Creating and Implementing Modernized Curriculum Using Sites

Do you want to modernize your curriculum but don't know where to start? Using Google Sites can help! In this session, we will explore an entire system of middle school curriculum that uses standards-based grading as the foundation for measuring student achievement. You will see how student work is graded, what an average week looks like, and will learn how Google Sites has changed the delivery of instruction. Participants should come prepared to do some creating and interaction during the session.

Speakers

Kyle Groves

Technology Integration Specialist, Cambridge-Isanti Schools

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

10:30am CST

Digital Admin: One Administrator's Journey with Schoology

In this session, an elementary school principal shares her journey with using Schoology and Google to create blended learning, flipped staff meetings and differentiated staff development, and to provide teachers with constructive and instant feedback during walkthroughs (using a mobile device), and to monitor teacher progress toward instructional goals.Through the use of these tools, the instructional leader models various technology integration strategies and best practices as well as a growth mindset for all staff.

Speakers

Karen Maschler

Principal, ISD 728 - Meadowvale Elementary

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Fostering a Student Centered Classroom with the SMART Solution

You will learn about how you can use the SMART Learning Suite to best integrate student devices to create a student centered learning environment. SMART Learning Suite Online allows for teachers to not only deliver content to students but also allows teachers to create a collaborative workspace where students can add their own contributions either individually or in a group. A SMART Education Consultant will demonstrate how the SMART solution supports good teaching pedagogy to motivate teachers and inspire students.

Speakers

Melissa Leister

Kim Parrillo

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Is Your Network Ready for the Future of Wifi, IoT and LTE?

In this technical session, participants will learn how to simplify network security and student on-boarding experience while preparing for future wifi, IoT and LTE standards.

Speakers

Jiten Gori

Ruckus Networks for ByteSpeed

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
St. Croix - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development

10:30am CST

Let's be Engineers

Join us as we step into an engineer’s shoes! Experience a live, hands-on STEM lesson using the Promethean ActivPanel environment and ClassFlow. Teachers will experience the ease of creating an interactive ClassFlow lesson that opens a world of STEM opportunities delivered in through the Promethean ecosystem.

Speakers

Liz Geary

David Lewis

Connecting Point Computer Center

Our mission is to drive change through technology by proactively pursuing the best customer experience. We aim to deliver innovative products and services that enable schools to do more every day.We founded Connecting Point back in 1979 on the belief that technology would change the... Read More →

Kevin Schaefer

Brittney Vernier

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lake Superior B - 5th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Lights, Camera, Action! Student-created video in the classroom

How can your students become more engaged and responsible for their own learning than through the creation of video in the classroom? Storytelling through video is a powerful tool for learning in all subject areas. Storytelling is not limited to exploration of literature and language arts, but also be effectively used in the STEM disciplines and just about any other content area to demonstrate student learning. Valuable resources will be shared to give you the confidence you need to bring video to your classroom. Explore video-creation tools such as WeVideo, Adobe Spark, iMovie, Flipgrid, and others.

Speakers

Marlana Benzie-Lourey

English Language Arts Teacher, East Central

Secondary English Teacher, MAT Hamline, Google Certified I and II

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Minnesota GeoInquiries: Getting Started with GIS

GeoInquiries are free, ready-made student activities using digital mapping through a Geographic Information System (GIS). These short activities take about 15 minutes and are available in many subject areas, including history, math, literature and science. We will explore the NEW!! GeoInquiries based on Minnesota topics. We’ll do a couple of GeoInquiries, discuss how to customize them for your classroom, and even talk about how you can build your own!

Speakers

Shana Crosson

Academic Technologist, University of Minnesota

I am passionate about how technology can to create and enhance learning experiences that reach students with all learning styles.

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Ready, Player, Read and Explore

Come explore a different methodology for increasing student engagement within your Language Arts classroom. This will include immersive learning from a text and/or novel along with concepts of gamification, project-based learning and content immersion. Students will leave your classroom with a greater understanding of content and depart with a new experience to maximize their learning. Teachers will leave the session with skills, methodology, and experiences that can be translated to their content and curriculum. Ready, Player, Read and Explore!

Speakers

Ray Nelson

ISD 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Calhoun - 4th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Seesaw Activity: Live Build-off

Seesaw is a video creation tool that helps students create, demonstrate, and share their learning. Join Seesaw Ambassadors for a LIVE, crowd-sourced, Seesaw Activities Build-Off. We will take your ideas and create new, ready-to-use Seesaw Activities right before your eyes. Attendees are encouraged to bring their ideas and will be encouraged to build along with us. Together, we will create and publish as many amazing, student-driven, Seesaw activities as time will allow. You don't want to miss the chance to experience the first-of-its-kind LIVE Build-off!

Speakers

Andy Leiser

Elementary Integration Specialist, ISD200: Hastings Public Schools

I laugh. I learn. I teach. I play. A father, a husband, a teacher, and a tech enthusiast. I choose to focus on the guaranteed positives rather than the off-chance negatives and encourage educators to share the real story of education today. Who better to showcase all that is great... Read More →

Kris Szajner

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Regency - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

10:30am CST

Self-Paced Learning in Schoology

Need strategies and tools to encourage students to become EMPOWERED LEARNERS? Learn how & practice setting up your Schoology pages for a self-paced, blended learning environment. The strategies that will be shared are great for differentiating instruction in a variety of academic areas! Walk away with practical skills and a list of resources to implement right away in your classroom.

Speakers

Amanda Mackereth

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

Stop Motion Math in Elementary

Stop motion video creation can be a powerful tool for slowing students down to think about a mathematical process. Hear from both a classroom teacher and elementary media specialist as they share their experience from multiple successful projects. This session will include: student work/examples from real K/4/5 projects, demonstrations of the specific tools/process used, list of applicable MN state Art/Math/ELA standards, and many other helpful resources. While examples are from elementary, the method can also be easily adapted for higher grade levels.

Speakers

Lacey Rotier

Media Specialist, Northport Elementary, Robbinsdale Area Schools

I am the library media specialist at Northport Elementary in Brooklyn Center, MN. I am passionate about meaningful collaboration with classroom teachers that enhances learning experiences for students. Sometimes this means integrating technology in a way that provides a quality learning... Read More →

Keri Strusz

Teacher, Robbsindale Area Schools - Neill Elementary

I am a 4th Grade Teacher in the Robbinsdale Area Schools and have been teaching for seven years. I have a passion for Culturally Responsive Teaching, Educational Equity, Art and Technology Integration. In 2017 I graduated with my Master of Arts Degree with a Culturally Responsive... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8)

10:30am CST

TED-Ed: Ideas and Lessons Worth Sharing

TED-Ed has resources to help you engage your learners and to amplify student voice. Learn more about how TED-Ed Lessons and TED-Ed Student Talks can fit with any classroom. Your students have great ideas. But how do they best share them and get others interested? TED-Ed has flexible curriculum you can use in your classroom to develop presentation literacy skills. Let's empower students to share their ideas!

Speakers

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Susan is the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Mounds View Public Schools. A former middle school science teacher, she supports the integration of classroom sets of Chromebooks at all levels and provides support to the professional learning communities around this initiative... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

10:30am CST

What’s New from Apple Education - Technology

Come and learn about all of the new updates to Apple’s operating systems and how they will affect managing and deploying Apple devices in an education world. We’ll cover iOS 11.3, iOS 12, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, and tvOS 12. We’ll also talk about updates to Apple School Manager and Apple’s latest hardware information. If you manage Macs or iPads as part of your responsibilities, this session is for you!

Speakers

Corey Anderson

Systems Engineer, Apple

Systems Engineer at Apple, Inc.

Pete Markham

Systems Engineer, Apple

Tuesday December 11, 2018 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Skyway - 2nd

11:45am CST

An Innovative Entrepreneurship Program in an Elementary Classroom

Our students are learning the process of entrepreneurship through transformative methods.This session will provide details of how to launch an elementary entrepreneurship program with innovative technology. We will present the steps to create the program while also displaying the technology that students are using to produce their products, advertise, communicate, and more. Among other tools, this includes laser engraving, CNC carving, and 3D printing. Participants will leave the session with an abundance of ideas and tools to launch an entrepreneurship program of their own.

Speakers

Kurt Becker

Allison Larsen

Technology & Innovation Teacher, Crosby-Ironton ISD 182

I am a K-6 Technology & Innovation Teacher who is passionate about integrating STEAM concepts into education to revolutionize our students' learning. @Teach_Innovate

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8)

11:45am CST

Blended Learning: A Toolkit for Transformation

Interested in building a strong blended learning presence in your school district? Come learn how Elk River School District implemented blended learning cohorts to leverage the effective use of technology with the teaching and learning process. During this session you will learn about strategies to structure your own cohort and build a system wide approach to implementing and supporting blended learning throughout your district. Come listen to principals, teachers and digital learning specialists share their journey and walk away with our blended learning toolkit to help you get started.

Speakers

Troy Anderson

Asst Dir Instructional Technology, Elk River-Otsego-Rogers-Zimmerman ISD 728

Paul Beckermann

Digital Learning Specialist, Elk River-Otsego-Rogers-Zimmerman ISD 729

Digital Learning, Blended Learning, Tech Integration, Online Learning, Course Design, anything education or technology!

Pamela Beckermann

Digital Learning Specialist, ISD728 Elk River Area Schools

Holly Dragisich

Media Specialist, ISD 728 Elk River Area Schools

James Knaresboro

Elementary Teacher

Amanda Oie

High School English Teacher

Anthony VonBank

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Capture, Streaming and Management of AV Content

In the continuous search for methods to improve student outcomes, online, blended, and flipped learning models are being used. These methods rely on effective creation and distribution of video content. Building suitable spaces for recording, managing content, and securing access are important considerations for classroom designers, curriculum developers, and technology administrators. This session will cover use applications for ad-hoc and automated capture as well as management of user groups, access rights, and content publishing for consumption on any device, anytime, anywhere.

Speakers

Anthony Cortes

Director of Sales and Marketing, K-12 Classroom Systems, Extron

Anthony Cortes is the Director of Sales & Marketing, K12 Classroom Systems for Extron Electronics. He is the key individual in the development and execution of Classroom System programs at Extron and has spent the last several years focused on the education market. Anthony’s extensive... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

11:45am CST

Creating Equity using Digital Tools

In this session, we will share our journey through the process of creating and implementing a program to address the requirements of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Compliance requires schools to offer accessible education materials to those individuals with documented needs for such support. At SMS, most importantly, the induction of Accessible Education Materials (AEM) has impacted student confidence and independence, addressed achievement gaps, removed barriers within core classes, and expanded the inclusion of all students. Participants will leave the session with timeline and lessons learned, resources to get started, and student reflection

Speakers

Kyle Breitkreutz

Amanda Holstrom

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sartell School District

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8)

11:45am CST

Everyone Can Create - Ignite Creativity with iPad

To succeed in today’s world and to shape tomorrow’s, students need to tap into their creative potential and learn to express themselves in new and innovative ways. Join us to learn about Everyone Can Create, a new program from Apple designed to help unleash the creative potential in every student. In this session, you’ll experience engaging lessons that introduce fundamental skills and techniques in photography, video, music, and drawing using free apps available on iPad.

Speakers

Jason Molesky

Development Executive, Apple

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Skyway - 2nd

11:45am CST

Everything I Know About Engagement I Learned in Kindergarten

Surveys show that engagement levels drop precipitously from elementary school to high school. What might secondary educators learn from their elementary peers about keeping students curious and more interested in learning? Ten practical strategies and examples will be shared along with corresponding resources.

Speakers

Doug Johnson

Director of Technology, ISD191

Doug Johnson is the Director of Technology for the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (MN) Public Schools. His teaching experience has included work in grades K-12. He is the author of nine books, columns in Educational Leadership and Library Media Connection, the Blue Skunk Blog, and articles... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

11:45am CST

FileWave Endpoint Mgt. for macOS, Windows, iOS & ChromeOS

FileWave SE, Jerry Case, shares Multi-platform endpoint management for macOS, Windows, iOS and Chromebooks.
In this session participants will learn how to image, deploy & manage files with granular file-level control for Windows and macOS in both pre and post-deployment. Filewave features also include inventory of assets/custom fields, software usage, device discovery & reporting. Other key features are file-level self-healing, software rollback and scheduling tool, resume interrupted deployments, facilitate updates, dashboard, customizable end-user kiosk, combining these and many more features within the Filewave all-inclusive streamlined interface.

Speakers

Jerry Case

Jon Shuler

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
St. Croix - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Flipgrid: Meeting the Needs of All Learners

Flipgrid creates a safe space atmosphere for all students to thrive while having their learning needs met. Many students face various challenges in classrooms today. In the past, it was often an adult students replied on to provide the support or accommodations needed. With the power of technology students to take that power into their own hands. Flipgrid allows students with learning challenges such as dyslexia, autism, language learner, etc. the time, space, and tools to thrive in a learning environment. Participants will walk away with ideas for implementation, impact stories and resources to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of all learners. We hope to encourage educators to think outside of the box to meet the diverse learning needs of all students. Participants will realize the power asynchronous video within a community of learners can be to the learning and growth of students unique needs. We will also highlight the various Learning Tools from Microsoft and discuss how they can be used with Flipgrid.

Speakers

Jornea Armant

Microsoft Flip

Jess Boyce

Ann Kozma

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Nicollet A - 1st

11:45am CST

Gamify any class with Quizlet and Quizizz

Gamification is a great tool to keep students engaged and motivated. This session will show you how to gamify your class in just minutes!

Speakers

Josh Franklin

Math Teacher, Milaca Schools

I have been teaching math in Milaca since 2007 and also coach’s football, track and baseball.

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Gender Equitable Teaching Strategies for STEM and CTE Educators

SciGirls Strategies is a multi-year initiative focusing on using SciGirls-based instructional modules and online resources to help career and technical education educators and guidance counselors in Twin Cities-area high schools to recruit and retain more girls from diverse backgrounds on STEM pathways. Our session will tackle seven strategies for recruiting and retaining girls, from utilizing role models to student-focused instruction and promoting a growth mindset. Participants will learn about these strategies through a multimedia presentation and discussion.

Speakers

Leah Defenbaugh

STEM Outreach Manager, Twin Cities PBS

Alex Dexheimer

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Adult / Professional Development

11:45am CST

ITEM Standards Update

What skills do students need to be effective users of information and technology? ITEM (Information & Technology Educators of Minnesota), the state professional organization for library media specialists and technology integrationists, is in the process of updating the 2009 ITEM Standards. Come learn about the work that has been completed and provide feedback on the draft of the new standards.

Speakers

Andi Bodeau

Digital Learning Coordinator, ISD 279

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Nokomis - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Key Digital Tools for Educational Leadership

Join Corey Klinge, Director of Technology for Richfield Schools, for a look at how to best leverage leadership and management apps as a school or district leader. This session will look at how to set up an organized leadership environment, and how to best leverage GSuite apps like Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Keep to keep your teams informed, organized, and leading with best practices of application usage. Furthermore, we will look at complimentary digital tools like Asana, Instagantt, Monday, and more for task management. Empower all stakeholders in your organizations with the tips and resources that you will take away from this session.

Speakers

Cory Klinge

Director of Technology, Richfield Public Schools

Cory Klinge has 18 years of education and technology experience. He is the Director of Technology in Richfield, MN. Cory earned his MA at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and is finishing his EdS license program at Concordia University in St Paul, MN. Cory is a former American... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Make a Ripple, Start a Wave

Classroom teachers from several schools in East Central Minnesota will describe how they have started, or been part of, a Ripple in Education that has turned into a Wave. The group will attempt to inspire attendees with stories and examples which will encourage them to carry the momentum back to their schools to bring about positive and impactful changes to classrooms and student learning.

Speakers

Lori Lavin

Special Education Teacher, North Branch Area Schools

I am a teacher in a 1:1 digital device district. I am passionate about using technology to engage, motivate, and inspire my students to reach their fullest potential.

Jeremy Mikla

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC

Instructional Technology Specialist for ECMECC.Co-host of the Integrate This! EdTech PodcastI was a classroom HS Social Studies teacher for 22 years, as well as a Football and Track Coach for over 20 years each.My philosophy as an educator is to empower learners to access limitless... Read More →

Jackie Stevens

English Teacher; Staff Development Coordinator, Mora Schools

Dr. Jackie Stevens is an English teacher at Mora High School. She also serves as an instructional coach and the district staff development coordinator. She is the knowledge bowl coach, student council co-advisor, and prom co-advisor. Her interests include professional development... Read More →

Amanda Thompson

Teacher, East Central

Amanda Thompson has been teaching math since 2007, and has been with East Central High School since 2012. She enjoys finding patterns everywhere.

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Regency - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Manage Your Passwords and Keep Your Data Secure

Do you have too many passwords to remember? Are you frustrated when you are told to change your password too often? Do you keep your passwords written down somewhere that is probably too accessible to others (under your keyboard)? If you can answer yes to any of those questions, this session is for you. Participants will learn how to use FREE and inexpensive tools to manage passwords that are cross-platform, easy to use and, most of all, secure! We will also discuss other aspects of personal data security that are important for both work and home.

Speakers

Marc Johnson

Executive Director, ECMECC

Marc Johnson is Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), a telecommunications & technology cooperative of 18 K-12 public school districts in East Central Minnesota. Marc is in his sixteenth year at ECMECC having spent two years prior as... Read More →

Nicole Pruden

Network & Security Administrator, ECMECC

Nicole Pruden is the Network and Security Administrator for ECMECC. Before joining ECMECC, Nicole spent over 12 years working in technology for a mid-sized business performing a wide variety of tasks ranging from end user support, programming, and hardware lifecycle management. Nicole... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

MS/HS Computer Curriculum & Map

Looking for FREE curriculum resources that are already mapped to meet Technology Standards? This session is the one you need! Come away with access to Spectrum High School's 6th-9th grade computer course scope & sequence, curriculum map, and alignment to assessments. Almost all curriculum resources mentioned are FREE! If you are wondering what to teach in your middle school/high school computer classes, look no further!

Speakers

Amanda Mackereth

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

11:45am CST

StarLogo Nova and Microbits: Uniting Computer Science w/ Science

In this session you'll learn about two tools, one free (MIT's StarLogo Nova) and one inexpensive (BBC Microbit), and how they've helped our us integrate computer science and engineering into our science curriculum. Participants will leave with ideas for how these tools can help get students interested in STEM topics and careers, along with possibilities for incorporating computer science within science.

Speakers

Tami Brass

Director of Instructional Technology, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

I've been teaching in and supporting 1:1 environments for over 15 years and most recently have been geeking out on making and computer science. Don't ask what level I'm on in Candy Crush...

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8)

11:45am CST

Start A Media Productions Crew

Over the past two years, we have created a Media Productions club at Monticello High School that records and produces video elements for school, as well as our community, throughout the entire school year. Participants in this session will learn how to kick-start a Media Production Club of their own, what equipment is needed, how to inspire high schools students to participate and what training is necessary for the task. This is a fun, inspirational story that will include plenty of humor and enthusiasm.

Speakers

Luke Feierabend

Tech Integration Specialist, Monticello High School

When it comes to my career, I'm very passionate about 3 things: creating positive relationships with students and staff, sharing my love of world geography, and trialing cool educational technologies. Outside of my job, my wife (Jenn... she's a tech all-star) and I have 3 boys and... Read More →

Robyn Zwack

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Secondary School (9-12)

11:45am CST

Teachers Front & Center: Defining Instruction in the Digital Age

Expect to be actively engaged in conversation during this session as you reflect on your practice as a teacher and work with others to examine the art of instruction. The group will tackle the central question: "What is the role of the teacher in a high quality digital learning environment?"

Speakers

Jeff Plaman

Online and Digital Learning Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Harriet - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

The Podcast Club: Using Podcasts to Re-Vamp PD

Tired of traditional, 'sit and get,' professional development? So were we. See how an English teacher and a social studies teacher re-imagined their professional development routine by using podcasts to develop PD sessions that are the envy of our district.

Speakers

Kurt Reynolds

English Teacher, Independent School District 564

I am happily married to the most amazing person in the world, Kristie (she also happens to be the smartest, funniest, and hardest working person I have ever met). I am also blessed with four amazing kids: Casey, KoKo, Kenzie, and Cash. When I am not with them, I am teaching high school... Read More →

Josh Watne

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Greenway BC - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

11:45am CST

Tools You Can Use Tomorrow

What a fantastic time to be using technology in the classroom. The amount of free, affordable and downright cool solutions is amazing! This class will introduce you to some top Websites, Apps and Tools you can start using in your classroom tomorrow. We will also take a peek into the future at some technology that might be part of your classroom in the future.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C - 4th

12:50pm CST

A Beginning Video Curriculum

I will show you how I teach my beginning high school students to create good movies. By incorporating best practices into my blended offering video course I have found a nice balance of academic rigor, students investment, and student success at the next level. My course focuses on Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, but the curriculum design principles are taken from Culturally Responsive Teaching , Assessment for Learning, ISTE, and Displine Based Art Education. I will go through resources, structures, examples, and overview my entire trimester schedule and guiding principles.

Speakers

Joshua Granlund

Art Teacher, Art curriculum chair, Digital Learning Coach, ISD 622

I've been teaching for 14 years. I have my undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and my Masters in Art Education from the U of MN. I've taught technical art courses art Tartan High School for 9 years and before that I taught a variety of non-traditional art courses through... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

AASL 2018 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning

The American Association of School Librarian's (AASL) 2018 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning honors websites, tools, and resources of value to inquiry-based teaching and 21st century learning. Listen and learn about this year's free, web-based, and user-friendly sites that foster qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, collaboration, and inspire learners to explore and discover. More information is available at ala.org/aasl.

Speakers

Katie Ness

Digital Learning Specialist, ISD 191

I love elementary literacy and finding new ways to engage students in their learning. I would love to talk about ways that you are currently using technology to increase student engagement during your literacy block.

Kathryn Salmela

Elementary Library Coordinator & Digital Learning Specialist, ISD191: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage

Lover of all things library and tech and strong believer that both empower student learning. Talk to me about school librarians as leaders, innovative vision for the future of school libraries and ed tech, and books with diverse characters offering authentic perspectives.

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

byoVR (Build Your Own Virtual Reality Tour)

Virtual Reality is cool. Students think it is too. With virtual reality, students can experience places and things you only dreamed of right in your living room. There are lots of resources to take students to places they might never otherwise visit and provide hands-on learning experiences. Students are making and doing amazing things all the time and with Tour Creator from Google, you and your students can create and share amazing VR tours! In this session, the presenters will demonstrate the process from taking the photo to publishing the tour and give hands-on work time to build your own virtual reality tour.

Speakers

Emily Thomas

Technology Trainer, Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District

Emily is a Technology Trainer for Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916. Before coming to Northeast Metro 916, she was a middle and high school German Teacher and an online high school German Teacher, as well as a teacher and tutor for children and adults, ages three to... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Digital Math is FREE (and easy) with EquatIO!

Math… the final “digital frontier.” While all of the other core subject areas easily gravitated into the collaborative online world, math was left behind as there was no easy way to insert math equations and formulas into Google Docs and other digital platforms. EquatIO is the new digital math extension that finally allows teachers and students to easily insert and collaborate with math, opening up new opportunities for learning and engagement in today’s digital learning environments. Join us to bring your math classrooms into the digital world!

Speakers

Texthelp

Booth 40, Texthelp

Paul has been in education for 20 years as a teacher, technology coach, manager, and currently is vice president of sales for Texthelp. Paul’s team oversees the success of the Read&Write, EquatIO, Fluency Tutor, Snapverter, and WriQ family product lines. Paul is a Cleveland Browns... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

12:50pm CST

Digital Tools to Make It Stick

The 2014 book "Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning" (Brown, Roediger and McDaniel) suggests we've been incorrectly teaching students how to learn. This session will summarize the authors' findings and propose technology-centered strategies to redesign lessons for increased learning. Teachers, technology coaches and others will walk away with a new perspective on learning, as well as tools to improve student learning--and their own!

Speakers

Lori Haak

Teacher, Inver Grove Heights Schools

High school biology teacher. Tech enthusiast. Voracious learner. Google Certified Educator, Level I. Apple Teacher. Schoology Ambassador.

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Foster Creativity through Animated Sketchnotes with Keynote

Learn how to empower students to create animated sketchnotes, and more—with fun animations, personal illustrations, and customizable shapes—using the Keynote app on iPad. More than a presentation tool, Keynote gives students a powerful way to visually think through stories and ideas.

Speakers

Andy Leiser

Elementary Integration Specialist, ISD200: Hastings Public Schools

I laugh. I learn. I teach. I play. A father, a husband, a teacher, and a tech enthusiast. I choose to focus on the guaranteed positives rather than the off-chance negatives and encourage educators to share the real story of education today. Who better to showcase all that is great... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Skyway - 2nd

12:50pm CST

Google Classroom Just Got Better!

Google Classroom has changed for the better! What's more, it is easier to use than ever before. With newly added features and adjustments that better organize and streamline the digital learning process, it's no wonder so many people are switching out their old learning management system for Google Classroom. Come join this session to learn how to use Google Classroom to differentiate, flip your classroom, make better assessments and more. You will also learn how to connect other educational websites to Google Classroom to up your game even more!

Speakers

Brady Baxter

Teacher, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center

A regular at regional educational technology workshops including Minnesota TIES conference, multiple Google Summits, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) State Conferences, and the MAAP Administrators Conference, Brady has spoken to hundreds of educators and administrators... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development

12:50pm CST

Google Slides for Student-Centered Learning

Student-centered learning is defined as shifting the focus of instruction from the teacher to the student. It aims to develop learner autonomy and give gradual ownership to the student. With the influx of technology in classrooms, it has never been a better time to shift models of teaching and learning in our classrooms. Google Slides is one way to organize resources and opportunities for your students. By placing the roadmap in their hands, teachers are freed up to guide learning. Come explore templates and begin designing your own student-centered learning experiences.

Speakers

Holly Skadsem

Digital Learning Coordinator, Bloomington Public Schools

I taught fifth grade math in Bloomington for seven years. Through the curation and creation of digital content, I transformed my math classroom into a "Mastery-based" learning model. Students had control of where they learned, how they learned, and the pace in which they moved through... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, Pre-Primary, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

Hack your Google!

Come join us as we go through tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your Google experience. From entry level users to more advanced Google users, there will be something for everyone.

Speakers

Jo Jacobson

Digital Learning Coach, Eastern Carver County Schools

Hello! My name is Jo Jacobson and I am a Digital Learning Coach (Technology Integration Specialist) for Eastern Carver County Schools in Chaska, Minnesota and a Google Certified Trainer. I work closely with teachers integrating, personalizing and blending technology and instruction... Read More →

Jared VanAalsburg

Digital Learning Coach, Eastern Carver County Schools

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Increasing student engagement for struggling readers and writers

Did you know Microsoft has created free, accessible AT to support students who struggle with reading and writing? This session will showcase how these free Learning Tools can be used to support classroom engagement of reading and writing for users with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, emerging readers or a combination of any of the broad range of unique student abilities.   Details, demonstrations and student examples will be shared about several new and improved sets of features across Microsoft products.

Speakers

Rachel Berger

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
St. Croix - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Make a Move Toward Technology Health & Wellness Starting Today!

Distracted? Can’t keep up? Sacrificing family and fun? Want to realign technology with humanity’s best interest? Digital Citizenship has moved beyond the basics of teaching students copyright and keeping personal information private to helping them grow into digitally well balanced and healthy individuals. The K-12 years are the opportune time to help students and in turn their parents and community do this. Learn great ways you can review your own tech use and make changes to regain control and realign technology’s role in your life. Come prepared to share your own tips and ideas, too!

Speakers

Dave Eisenmann

Director of Instructional Tech & Media Services, Minnetonka Public Schools

Dave Eisenmann, M.A.Ed., has been the Director of Instructional Technology & Media Services at Minnetonka Public Schools since 2003. Dave manages instructional technology projects, oversees implementations, and guides staff development related to technology. Dave spent eight years... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Our World is Our Classroom with Flipgrid

Did you know Flipgrid has helped thousands of classrooms to connect around the world? A Global perspective and global empathy is needed for students to learn from diverse cultures. Teachers from around the world are connecting their classrooms with Flipgrid, especially through #GridPals. This allows classrooms to have shared learning experiences, receive a window into the life of others, as well as develop the global perspective needed to address their own local, national, and international challenges. Educators will be empowered to partner with others, create unique learning experiences and inspire students to grow their learning community.

Speakers

Jornea Armant

Microsoft Flip

Jess Boyce

Ann Kozma

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Nicollet A - 1st

12:50pm CST

Personalized Learning in a Heritage Language Classroom

Experience personalized learning from the perspective of a Hmong heritage language classroom. Participants will understand how digital tools and techniques are used to empower students to create heritage language texts and materials. Specific tools include Google Docs and Forms as well as Flipgrid. Participants will appreciate how offering students choice of path, place, and pace engage learners and facilitate the growth of school-community partnerships.

Speakers

Tom Brandt

Pang Yang

ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

Place Matters! Active Learning in the Classroom

Join us on our quest for inspiring learning experiences as we learn, discuss and dream about environments that provide teachers and learners with tools they need to succeed in the 21st century.

Teachers recognize that students need choice and control over how they work at that the ability to choose is becoming more and more important to how students engage and succeed in school. At the same time, today’s teacher’s lessons require more flexible learning environments to allow for various activities, groupings and classroom structures throughout each hour of the day. However, many of us are still teaching in environments designed for traditional, passive and outmoded teaching methods can hinder the adoption of active learning. Come discover compelling research that demonstrates the benefits of active learning classrooms.

Speakers

Juli Olson

K-12 and Higher Education Workplace Consultant, Atmosphere Commercial Interiors

I spent over 25 years in educational environments starting as a classroom teacher and then curriculum developer before teaching Technology. Eventually I became a Technology Integration Specialist, then IT Director and school administrator. I'm currently enjoying a career helping schools... Read More →

Steelcase Education and General Office Products

Thank you to Steelcase and General Office Products for teaming up to sponsor the Thursday night social at Omni Brewing!

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Harriet - 4th

12:50pm CST

Re-Thinking Teaching Tech: A Self-Paced G Suite Unit

Participants in this session will learn about how a unit on G Suite for Education was redesigned with a focus on personalized learning and pace to create a shift towards student centered learning using digital tools. The curriculum allows students (or staff) to learn how to use docs, slides, drawings, sites and sheets at their own pace and with choice in their applications to show what they have learned. Participants will have access to resources and curriculum they can use as well as tutorials for setting up the course in Schoology and Google Classroom.

Speakers

Stephanie Draayer

Palmer Lake Elementary Technology Integration Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

I am a Technology Integration Specialist at Palmer Lake Elementary - Osseo Area Schools. Half of my job is instructing Technology classes as a specialist, and half of my day is spent working on professional development and coaching and collaborating with teachers. I spent my first... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development

12:50pm CST

STEAMi: An innovative STEAM approach to teaching in every class

STEAM is more than just an acronym or a collection of subjects that don’t fit in the humanities. In Mounds View, STEAM is an innovative approach to teaching that can be implemented in all grade levels and all subject areas.

In this session we will look at Mounds View’s unique definition of STEAM and our work to bring the strong pedagogy of the STEAM approach to all of our schools and classrooms. Then we will look at the steps we took in this process and how they can be replicated, including lesson planning and PLC work with a STEAM lens.

Speakers

Ryan Monson

Technology Coach, Mounds View Public Schools

Shane Wood

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom B - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

12:50pm CST

Storybook Engineering - “Can we build it? Yes we can!”

After learning about the STEM Reads program through Northern Illinois University, two colleagues with a shared passion for reading, came together to open the world of science to their students in a unique way. Experience a session where you dive into a book through a read aloud and then immerse yourself in the science contained within. We'll connect with a scientist to help shed light on what it's like to work in a scientific field. Participants will also be directed toward the resources to find the right books, create or find lesson plans and connect with a scientist.

Speakers

Dianne Kersteter

Nichole Miller

Technology Integration, South Washington County Schools

Nichole Miller has received her M. Ed. in Learning Technologies from the University of Minnesota after spending time in the corporate world supporting technology. She has been directly involved in education for the past 9 years in various capacities including as a Digital Learning... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

The Better Course Design Film Fest

Come catch a glimpse at six (not quite) feature length films about different aspects of Schoology and online course design. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look (complete with director’s commentary). Go in-depth while the directors walk the audience through the steps for using at least three design elements. Features include, embedding content, hyperlinking within course materials, grading scale "hacks," badges, and more! You don't want to miss these blockbusters!

Speakers

Glen Irvin Flores

Instructional Coach, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Glen Irvin has been in education for over 20 years and he currently works as a Technology Integrationist at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Glen was previously a Spanish teacher. Glen is well known by the Schoology community as a Gamification expert, Schoology Ambassador, and he was... Read More →

Paul Schlangen

Instructional Coach - Technology Integration, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School

I've been teaching for 9 years and have been a Technology Integrationist at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle school for three years. Prior to becoming a Tech Integrationist, I taught 6th grade science at SRRMS. I'm a self-proclaimed teaching geek with a passion for finding new and innovative... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Regency - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), All Grade levels

12:50pm CST

Them's fightin' words! How do I respond?

With most communication happening via email, it's easy for miscommunication to happen. Are there best practices for sending an email home? What's the best way to respond to an emotionally motivated parent? Learn how to handle those charged emails that will keep you sane and parents on your side. You'll have time to practice and walk away with some sample templates.

Speakers

Carolyn Fruin

Professional Learning Coordinator, Reflection Sciences

Tuesday December 11, 2018 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

A Media Center TransASHformation Continues

Four years ago, as a new teacher in the district, Shelly Ash transformed the high school media center. The road was lined with potholes, detours, and speed traps but the results were - and still are - totally worth it! Together we will explore the infinite opportunities of transformation.

Speakers

Shelly Ash

Media Specialist, Milaca High School

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Harriet - 4th

Listen & Learn, Secondary School (9-12)

1:55pm CST

Capture the Moment: Discover the Clips App

Get an in-depth look at Clips, a free app that makes it quick and fun for anyone to create expressive videos on iPhone and iPad. Learn power tips and tricks for getting the most out of Clips and discover the infinite possibilities for storytelling, assessment, presentations, and more.

Speakers

Jesse Buetow

4th & 5th Grade Teacher, Randolph Heights Elementary

Jesse Buetow is a 4th & 5th Grade teacher at Randolph Heights Elementary School in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has was named the Minnesota Lead PBS Digital Innovator in 2016 and an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2017. He has been working to use Schoology to allow his students to... Read More →

Andy Leiser

Elementary Integration Specialist, ISD200: Hastings Public Schools

I laugh. I learn. I teach. I play. A father, a husband, a teacher, and a tech enthusiast. I choose to focus on the guaranteed positives rather than the off-chance negatives and encourage educators to share the real story of education today. Who better to showcase all that is great... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Skyway - 2nd

1:55pm CST

Creating Digital Sub Plans K-5

Does sub plan creation stress you out? When you return from an absence, are you disappointed that the sub didn't follow/understand your plans? Digital sub plans can be a solution. In this session participants will create usable digital substitute teacher plans. We will utilize Google Apps For Education to make interactive, student friendly, sub friendly lesson plans for a day (or more) of classroom teacher absence. Come and see ow digital sub plans are more efficient, less time consuming, and facilitate better outcomes for students and subs!

Speakers

Amanda Albrecht

Technology Coach, Neenah Joint School District

Amanda and Tera have over 30 years of combined teaching experience with PreK-5th grade students both as classroom teachers and as specialists. Both work in multiple elementary schools helping teachers and students to integrate technology into their daily practice and curriculum.

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway J - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5)

1:55pm CST

Digital Breakout EDU

This session will focus on creating and implementing Digital Breakout EDUs using Google Sites. Participants will get resources for creating a breakout using Google Slides and will see examples of digital breakouts that have been used in classes to support critical thinking, collaboration, and mastery of content.

Speakers

Ryan Hiltner

ITS, Sartell High School

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Digital Storytelling on ANY device with Sway

Want to help students develop their most creative and innovative abilities? Introduce them to digital storytelling. Students can engage in digital storytelling regardless of their digital device! Students can use digital tools to create and share their own stories or experiences, or reflect on what they've learned. Join us as we learn about how you can use Sway, a NEW innovative web-based learning tool that can be used on any device your students may have access to in the classroom. Kids love to be creative and share stories about themselves...digital storytelling is the perfect way to let them do it!

Speakers

E

Emily

Aimee Terravechia

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1 - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Exploring the many uses of Google Classroom

Explore the many uses of Google Classroom for your classroom! This incredible, free tool allows you to paperlessly manage your classroom. Particpants will learn ways to be ready for the unexpected with template classes, improve teaching with instant and specific feedback via Google Forms, and improve student collaboration and communication with collaborative grouping and project-based learning (Google Slides). Best of all, Google Classroom eliminates the need to haul bags of papers around and improves your efficiency in dealing with student work.

Speakers

Chad Anderson

Health Teacher, District 877 - Buffalo Community Middle School

Technology integration in the classroom and physical education space.

Nicole Schahn

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C - 4th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

1:55pm CST

From Carrots & Candy to Options & Ownership: Student Engagement

In this session we will explore the differences between student engagement and compiance. Participants will receive practical strategies backed by learning science for engaging learners in rigorous academic work . Participants will leave feeling empowered, engaged, and motivated to try new strategies for maximizing student engagement in their own classrooms. The strategies explored in this session work for team meetings, professional learning sessions, and parent engagement events as well.

Speakers

Jennifer McCarty Plucker

Director of Professional Learning, Mackin & Independent Consultant

I am passionate about teacher leadership, adolescent engagement and motivation in literacy, education as a profession, growth-mindset, vulnerability, and learner leadership.

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Regency - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

From You Tube to Hollywood

Video projects provide great opportunities for students to create, collaborate, and critically think. This session will explore ten tips that participants can implement to improve video projects in the classroom. Catapult your student footage from basic to Oscar worthy, or at least a more professional look. In this session I will share sites for free stock footage, audio footage and basic equipment essentials. Look out Spielberg here come the kids!

Speakers

Gwen Briesemeister

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Google Tools for Struggling Students

Google extensions can help students of all ability levels succeed independently. This session will demonstrate literacy and math extensions being used by over 16 million students to overcome learning challenges and personalize their learning in today’s tech-heavy classrooms. In addition to student work samples, attendees will receive free access to Texthelp’s premium extensions as well as learn all of the freemium and premium tools available to them and their students.

Speakers

Niki Krier

Texthelp

Booth 40, Texthelp

Paul has been in education for 20 years as a teacher, technology coach, manager, and currently is vice president of sales for Texthelp. Paul’s team oversees the success of the Read&Write, EquatIO, Fluency Tutor, Snapverter, and WriQ family product lines. Paul is a Cleveland Browns... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Northstar Ballroom A - 2nd

1:55pm CST

Guided Personalization in a Team Taught Classroom

Personalizing instruction has transformed our 4th grade classroom and propelled student learning. Come discover how as a team of two teachers we have reinvented our classroom, adapted curriculum, and engaged students to take ownership of their learning. Participants will leave with a clear vision of how to set up a classroom that allows students to move through curriculum at their own pace, yet holds each student accountable. The benefits of team teaching, classroom setup, tracking student learning, and student outcomes will also be discussed.

Speakers

Jennifer Naslund

Bobbie Jo Tronsgard

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8)

1:55pm CST

Innovation 1.0- Creating a Maker Space from the Ground Up

Highview Middle School has created and is constantly improving a large, collaborate 21st Century Maker Space featuring 3D printing, Laser Cutting, Coding and Vinyl Cutting. Learn how to design, organize and execute a similar set up in your middle or high school.

Speakers

Eddie Chamberlain

Innovation Teacher, Mounds View Schools

I teach a 6th grade "Innovation" course that introduces students to the engineering process, the 4Cs, persistence, and collaboration all through the use of 3D design and printing, laser engraving and cutting, coding with the Raspberry Pi and vinyl design and cutting.Come learn about... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Adult / Professional Development

1:55pm CST

Nerd Out with Automated Reading (or anything) Logs

Imagine a world where your students maintain a reading (or anything) log that starts with entering info into a simple online form and results in BOTH a spreadsheet where you have ALL of the data AND a personalized document that can even travel with them the next year. It sounds super-nerdy (and it is), but it's a doable process that gives you the data you need and helps your students track their individual progress. In this workshop we will explore how this process can be applied to any sort of text-based logging or journaling, regardless of content area, and whether it is done with students or with adults.

Speakers

Tami Brass

Director of Instructional Technology, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

I've been teaching in and supporting 1:1 environments for over 15 years and most recently have been geeking out on making and computer science. Don't ask what level I'm on in Candy Crush...

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Adult / Professional Development

1:55pm CST

Open Badges for Career and College Readiness

Open badges provide a way for learners to create a personalized portfolio of their skills and competencies from both formal and non-formal learning experiences. Schools can use Open Badges to expand how they define and measure career and college readiness and engage with partners from business and industry and non-formal education. Participants can expect to learn about Open Badges and how they can support elements from the Career and College Readiness Guide from the Minnesota Department of Education.

Speakers

Jeff Plaman

Online and Digital Learning Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

Six Core (and Easy!) Skills for Digital Accessibility

Making digital content accessible ensures that people of all abilities can easily use the content. In addition, schools are considered local units of government in the Americans With Disabilities Act so this needs to be addressed with online content. We often don’t know who in our class or community might have a disability or have difficulty with a certain type of media, and we all benefit from accessible practices. Fortunately, it is easy to make your digital content accessible using the same tools you use everyday. This session will go over why it’s important to make accessible content and show you how to do so easily.

Speakers

Shana Crosson

Academic Technologist, University of Minnesota

I am passionate about how technology can to create and enhance learning experiences that reach students with all learning styles.

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Lakeshore A - 1st

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

1:55pm CST

The Eisenhower Box with Gmail

Administrators and educators can be overwhelmed with email. This session will use ideas from the decision-making methodology of the Eisenhower Box (see https://jamesclear.com/eisenhower-box) and apply them to Gmail. At the end of the session participants will have cleared out their inboxes, archived and labeled all their mail, and can still find all the mail when they need it.

Speakers

Chris White

Upper School Technology Coordinator, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

Google Education Trainer since 2014. SMART Certified Trainer Former Math teacher YouTube channel - youtube.com/CWGTvideos @whitechrisf1 Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram love to backpack, fat bike and mountain bike. My kids, a drummer, a rock climber and a swimmer

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
St. Croix - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Adult / Professional Development

1:55pm CST

Tweet Truth

A key component of digital citizenship is to make sure students understand how to be kind and compassionate when using social media. In this session participants will learn about basic concepts on how to tweet and use Twitter to communicate your message sincerely and truthfully. Since Twitter has been used widely to broadcast misinformation, keys to effectively tweeting truth will be explored and upheld and the methods used to propel propaganda will be examined and exposed.

Speakers

Kathy Enger

Executive Director, Northern Lights Library Network

Kathy Brock Enger has experience in both public and academic libraries. She holds a doctorate of philosophy in education and has taught at the college level, from first-year students to doctoral level students. She is most known for her online teaching (see: http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/05/06/got-a-computer-get-a-degree/online-courses-offer-a-way-to-reach-minorities... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway BC - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Adult / Professional Development

1:55pm CST

Using Social Media to Teach From the Heart

If students had the option to attend any class they wanted, not just the class they had to attend, would your room be full of students or would it be empty? See how a Physical Education teacher and an English teacher use social media to develop unbeatable culture in their classrooms. We will share our lessons and practices on how to build amazing culture in your classroom. We will focus mainly on ways to use social media to not only engage students and their parents but to also show them how much you care and enjoy having them in your class.

Speakers

Jeff Mumm

Kurt Reynolds

English Teacher, Independent School District 564

I am happily married to the most amazing person in the world, Kristie (she also happens to be the smartest, funniest, and hardest working person I have ever met). I am also blessed with four amazing kids: Casey, KoKo, Kenzie, and Cash. When I am not with them, I am teaching high school... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development

1:55pm CST

What is Engagement Exactly?

The word "engagement" is used in MANY different ways throughout the education world, especially when technology is involved. The purpose of this session to come to a more concrete definition of engagement as a large group that can be applied to any classroom...no matter the tool.

Speakers

Jarod Bormann

Learning Designer, Professionally Driven LLC

Get to know me - https://www.professionallydriven.com/author

Tuesday December 11, 2018 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2 - 4th

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

Building Independence Using Tech for DCD-MI/Low SLD Students

This presentation will share how DCD-MI/Low SLD elementary students access the web throughout their day using a variety of apps on their personal device to support their Personal Learning curriculum. See how the students use technology as an “extension of their brain”. Learn how to use technology to organize student progress, data collection and provide support at an independent level. Examples of “flipped” curriculum is provided to demonstrate how technology is used as an independent assistant to the teacher and curriculum.

Speakers

Scott Larson

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway A - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5)

3:00pm CST

Digital Skills Crucial for Personalized Learning

In personalized learning, digital literacy skills become an integral part of a student's learning. Learners need to be able to effectively communicate, collaborate and solve problems digitally to succeed. We recognize the importance of these skills to ensure learner success in a personalized learning environment. Participants in this session will:
Develop and refine understanding of what aspects of digital literacy are important for independent learners.
Develop the technical and cognitive skills necessary to search, evaluate, and curate information to solve problems digitally.

Speakers

Julie Erickson

Learning Specialist, TIE

Julie Erickson is a Learning Specialist at TIE. She has over twenty years of library experience. She spent nine years as an Electronic Services Coordinator for the South Dakota State Library working with school, public and academic librarians. She currently spends her time working... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway DE - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

Embracing Changes in iOS: Features to Increase Efficiency and Productivity

With the accelerating pace of technological change within education, many may find resistance to coping with change. This session helps to embrace the importance of technological change and how it often brings about more efficient and productive practices within the classroom. Learn from Apple Distinguished Educators who will share examples of workflows and uses of new iOS features from their own classrooms.

Speakers

Bri Buckbuck4025@isd194.org

Digital Learning Coordinator, ISD 194 Lakeville

Jesse Buetow

4th & 5th Grade Teacher, Randolph Heights Elementary

Jesse Buetow is a 4th & 5th Grade teacher at Randolph Heights Elementary School in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has was named the Minnesota Lead PBS Digital Innovator in 2016 and an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2017. He has been working to use Schoology to allow his students to... Read More →

Cindy Herren

Andy Leiser

Elementary Integration Specialist, ISD200: Hastings Public Schools

I laugh. I learn. I teach. I play. A father, a husband, a teacher, and a tech enthusiast. I choose to focus on the guaranteed positives rather than the off-chance negatives and encourage educators to share the real story of education today. Who better to showcase all that is great... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Skyway - 2nd

3:00pm CST

Free Digital Collaboration for Every Classroom

The highest level in Bloom's Taxonomy is creation and a key to success in the classroom and the workplace is the ability to collaborate. In this session we will explore free digital tools that provide students the opportunity to create, publish, and work collaboratively. From cartoons and infographics to digital posters and books and more, explore free, fun and engaging webtools that promote creativity, publishing to authentic audiences, and collaboration.

Speakers

Wendy Wolfe

Technology Integrationist & Social Studies Teacher, Breck School

Wendy Wolfe has a M.A. in Educational Technology and Adult learners. She is in her 20th year of teaching Social Studies (17th at Totino-Grace High School), has published US Government curriculum through EMC Publishing, serves as an educational technology consultant to the Minnesota... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway HI - 2nd

Listen & Learn, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary, Adult / Professional Development

3:00pm CST

Gadgets

Whether you have been to Leslie's gadget class before or you are brand new, this class is for you if you are a gadget head that likes to bring new ideas into the classroom. The past year has seen some great innovations, especially in the field of technology so get ready to have some fun and learn about all the bright shiny new websites, apps and gadgets that are currently rocking our world.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Nicollet BC - 1st

3:00pm CST

Pear Deck: Make Notes Engaging!

Pear Deck is a tool that can help educators and students create engaging presentations and demonstrations of learning. In this session, learn how to use the web-based tool Pear Deck to spice up content delivery and student assessments that you have used for years. This interactive tool also creates engaging presentations that allow for formative assessment and student voice in engaging ways.

Speakers

Andrea (Thurmes) Ibberson

Teacher & Google for Education Certified Trainer, Big Lake Schools

Andrea Thurmes is an Ed Tech aficionado with a particular interest in Google Apps for Education! She teaches Biology at Big Lake high school, but in her spare time she works with teachers at her school as the named "Google Queen." She is a podcast enthusiast, particularly the Google... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Lakeshore B - 1st

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12), Postsecondary

3:00pm CST

Tech Mates: How to Keep Your Student Tech Group Engaged

Student tech groups are an important part of a school community, but how do you keep the group relevant and vital as tech needs change? In our environment we have found that leading with the why of ‘making the school a better place through technology’ gives focus and meaning to our work. Come to this session to learn how we have built our 6-12 program, how tasks change from the middle to the high school levels, and ask our students questions. Walk away with a plan to develop or reinvigorate your own student tech group.

Speakers

Sara Hunt

Tech Coach/Science Teacher, Minnetonka Public Schools

Ann Kaste

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3 - 4th

Listen & Learn, Middle School (6-8), Secondary School (9-12)

3:00pm CST

To Question is the Answer: How to Build Critical Thinking Skills in Your Classroom

Learn how to quickly develop questions using a variety of resources (including your own) to build your students’ critical thinking skills. This technique applies to a face-to-face, 1:1 or blended classrooms. This session will provide you resources and student response suggestions that you will be able to use in your classroom the next day.

Speakers

Cyndy Harrison

Educational Technology Consultant, Sourcewell Technology

Cyndy is an Education Technology Consultant with Sourcewell Technology in St. Paul. She is from Houston, TX and graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Marketing. After working in marketing and advertising for six years, she received a Master’s of Education in Curriculum... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Northstar Ballroom A - 2nd

3:00pm CST

Using a LMS to Organize District Curriculum

This session will focus on how schools can use a Learning Management System to house and organize curriculum at a district level that allows for collaboration and continuous improvement. It will highlight Sauk Rapids-Rice's journey in this process addressing the why, what is going well, challenges encountered and how the district continues to work through those challenges.

Speakers

Jenny Bushman

Director of Teaching and Learning, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Laura Mackenthun

Director of Technology, Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools

Laura Mackenthun is a former media specialist and middle school language arts teacher who now serves as the Director of Technology for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. She believes in using technology to accelerate and personalize learning that engages students. Connect with... Read More →

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Lakeshore C - 1st

Listen & Learn, Adult / Professional Development, All Grade levels

3:00pm CST

Using Google Slides in Alternate ways

This session will focus on how to use Google Slides for more than a presentation tool. We will talk about all the different ways to use slides, including for a introduction to a project, creating interactive worksheets, creating collaborative group projects, and making the experience in the classroom become more free flowing. This session will open your eyes to Google Slides as more than an alternative to PowerPoint.

Speakers

Ryan Hiltner

ITS, Sartell High School

Tuesday December 11, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Greenway FG - 2nd

Listen & Learn, All Grade levels