Fall CUE 2014 Conference: Full Schedule

The Fall CUE Conference is SOLD OUT. Onsite registration is not available.

9:00am PDT

A Brew of Content, Computer Tech, and Student Creation

Integrating academic studies and real world applications in media and art. This presentation includes CSU Stanislaus Great Valley Writing Project Teacher Consultant and an award winning animator, illustrator, and novelist.
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Speakers

Jeremy Love

Darrell Wildt

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
D102 Building D

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization San Joaquin County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level 6 - 12, Beginning, College, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular History-Social Studies, Multiple topic areas, Reading-Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts

9:00am PDT

Closing the Achievement Gap Through Digital Early Literacy

Evaluation

Forty-six percent of students enter kindergarten at-risk of failure, with a two-year achievement gap. Napa County has a program that is reducing the gap before kindergarten.
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Speakers

Jeanette Luedders

Barbara Nemko

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
D316 Building D

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Napa County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 1
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Language Development (ESL), Reading-Language Arts

9:00am PDT

Cool Tools for PBL

Evaluation

Lisa will show some great web tools that will help you with the project-based learning process and outcomes.
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Lisa DeLapo

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
E208 Building E

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Holy Names High School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts

9:00am PDT

Hey Administrator! Could you use your iPad for that?

Evaluation

This practical session goes beyond giving you a shopping list for great apps; we discuss how and why you’d want to use them! Come, power up your creativity and efficiency!
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Speakers

Warren Dale

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
D201/202 Building D

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Administration
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

9:00am PDT

Interactive Learning with Curriculet & Zaption

Evaluation

The Common Core Standards focus heavily on non-fiction text and student publishing. Try out two tools that assist with learning in these areas. Curriculet provides teachers with a tool to annotate and analyze student reading. Zaption provides both teachers and students with a tool for publishing interactive videos. Bring your laptop or Chromebook, and join this session to claim your free accounts and set up learning activities with both tools.
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Speakers

Burt Lo

Chief Technology Officer, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Burt Lo has been a middle school teacher, district instructional technology director, and a county office professional development coordinator. Currently, he is the Chief Technology Officer in the Technology & Learning Resources Division with the Stanislaus County Office of Educa... Read More →

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
C208/209 Building C

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
Audience and Grade level 4 - 12, Beginning, New
Topic and Curricular History-Social Studies, Multiple topic areas, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Webtools

9:00am PDT

Key Principles & Digital Tools for ELL Instruction in CCSS

Evaluation

Are your ELL students ready for the CCSS & assessments? Explore a set of key principles & the various digital resources to support ELLs in meeting the Common Core State Standards.
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Martin Cisneros

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
A216 Administration Building

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Santa Clara County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts

9:00am PDT

Smash that App PBL Style

Evaluation

Project Based Learning is a great way to integrate multiple subjects to teach CCSS in an engaging way with real-world application. Learn about some simple ways to get extraordinary results.
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Speakers

Emily Cruz

Digital Learning Coach, Tustin Unified School District

Melanie Valencia

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
D283 Building D

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Tustin Unified School District
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

9:00am PDT

The Amazing Race - Utilizing Google Maps and Search for Classroom Instruction

Evaluation

Come and join us for a great round of the Amazing Race. While enjoying the game learn how to use Google Maps and Google Search to create a rich and interactive learning opportunity for your students. Come for the game. Stay for the learning possibilities.

Speakers

Danny Silva

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
D313 Building D

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Multiple topic areas, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

9:00am PDT

The Power of Successful Tech Integration!

Evaluation

Bring your iPad to discover and explore Notability, iMovie, and Book Creator! Understand the SAMR model and how it can act as a guide to successful technology integration. Real life examples to support teacher learning and relieve the stress of "how do I get started?"
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Kali Baird

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
E202 Building E

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization San Domenico School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, 4 - 8
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Science

9:00am PDT

Twitter: Every Educator's Super Power

Evaluation

Leverage the amazing power of Twitter by discussing how to harness it’s limitless opportunities across the hall and around the world. With Twitter, YOU will be the hero of your campus/district.
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Speakers

Rebecca Girard

Science Teacher/EdTech Instigator, Notre Dame High School

Rebecca has been teaching high school science for the past 23 years. She is passionate about educating young minds and sharing with her students the impact that science has on our daily lives. She is also the EdTech Instigator/Lead Learner for Notre Dame High School. 2013 MEd Media... Read More →

Anne Schaefer-Salinas

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
D208/209 Building D

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Notre Dame High School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas

9:00am PDT

Google Forms: Learn the Way of the Forms

Evaluation

Learn the Ways of the Forms in this one hour introductory session. You will learn to create Google Forms to use for quizzes, surveys, rubrics, and collecting assignments. Learn how to insert images and videos, and get a little geeky with data validation. (Best on a laptop). This is a double session. This session end at 11:15 am.
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Will Kimbley

Educational Technology Coordinator, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Coordinator of Educational TechnologyMonterey Peninsula Unified School DistrictMonterey, CA

Friday October 24, 2014 9:00am - 11:15am PDT
A205 Administration Building

Session, 1 - Concurrent Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Tulare county Office of Education
Audience and Grade level Beginning, 4 - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Online Learning, Webtools

10:15am PDT

Creating Multimedia Text Sets with Google

Evaluation

Let’s create multimedia text sets to provide students with multiple perspectives on a topic. Learn how to use YouTube to search for and organize videos while utilizing GAFE to scaffold student thinking and create performance tasks to assess student learning...all while working towards Common Core standards!
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Kristen Berg

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
D318 Building D

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization SRDVUS
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, History-Social Studies, Multiple topic areas

10:15am PDT

Engaging Science Students with 21st Century Tools

Evaluation

Engage students and make content more meaningful. We will use various websites, Google apps and chrome apps. Will provide tools for mac users, pc users, ipads and chromebooks!
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Erica Goldsworthy

Sue Pound

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
D316 Building D

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Jordan Middle School/PAUSD
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools, Science

10:15am PDT

Free Microsoft Resources

Evaluation

Throughout this session we will explore the Microsoft Educators Network. The Microsoft Network offers many FREE tools to increase student engagement and teacher productivity that can be used Monday Morning.
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Robert Hochberg

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
E202 Building E

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization St. John's Lutheran School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Webtools, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

10:15am PDT

Launching and Maintaining a Blended Learning Program

Evaluation

Blended learning, when implemented effectively, transforms your one-to-one initiative into more efficient teaching and engaged learning. A panel of blended learning experts will discuss implementation, tools, and student achievement.

Speakers

Barbara Bray

Creative Learning Strategist, Rethinking Learning

Barbara Bray is a creative learning strategist who has been on a journey to transform teaching and learning for over 30 years. Her story goes down multiple paths that helped her find what she is passionate about and been fighting for. Through her work as a teacher, adjunct professor... Read More →

Elizabeth Brumbaugh

PS-12 Director of Learning, Innovation & Design, The Harker School

Lead Learner, Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, FableVision Ambassador, 2015 ACSA State Technology Leader of the Year, Leading Edge Certified in all the things, dog-mom, toddler-mom and lover of all things honest and nerdy.

Rob Darrow

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Theater B109 Building B

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Audience and Grade level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Leadership & Administration

10:15am PDT

New-Age Presentations with PowToons

Evaluation

Come see how to use PowToons, a free and animated presentation tool, in all core subjects. Experience sample PowToons and gain the tools to use PowToons in your classroom tomorrow.
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Speakers

Brande Johnson

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
D161 Building D

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Spring View Middle School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Science

10:15am PDT

Pinterest: Pinning for Curation and Collaboration

Evaluation

Go beyond pinning photos to true collaboration and expand your teaching repertoire. Participants will leave this session knowing how to curate information and how to collaborate with others via Pinterest.
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Melanie Evans

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
D290/291 Building D

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Salida Union School District
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 8
Topic and Curricular Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

10:15am PDT

Reading-Writing “Tech-shop:” Redesigning Literacy in an 1:1 Classroom

Evaluation

Learn how a 4th/5th grade teacher transformed her traditional Reading-Writing Workshop model into a tech-embedded experience, aligning Common Core and redefining learning.
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Speakers

Dena Glynn

4ht/5th Grade Teacher, Poway Unified School District

I've been a general education teacher for over twenty-five years, predominately down "south" in Poway Unified. I've taught all grades except kinder at an elementary school, currently 4th/5th multi-age. I'm passionate about helping kids become readers and recently about how... Read More →

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
C201/202 Building C

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Poway Unified School District
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 6
Topic and Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Reading-Language Arts

10:15am PDT

Students Use GAFE

Evaluation

Two students will show how they use Google Apps for Education in a student-centered way. They will focus on beginners using Google Docs, Forms, and Slides.
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Speakers

Eva Cole

Lisa DeLapo

Amanda Harris

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
E208 Building E

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Holy Names High School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

12:15pm PDT

101 Uses for Google Apps

Evaluation

If your campus has recently adopted GAFE or is thinking about it, then this is the session for you. We will discuss and play with the primary functions of GAFE. You won't believe how the functionality of Google will streamline your workflow, and increase collaboration at your site/district on all levels: S/S, S/T, T/T. Join us for an information packed hour guaranteed to have you excited about GAFE.
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Anne Schaefer-Salinas

Friday October 24, 2014 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
D320 Building D

Session, 3 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization notre Dame High School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas

12:15pm PDT

Google Apps: 30 Tools, 2 Classrooms, 1 Year

Evaluation

Learn and steal ideas from a fast-paced demo of 30 Google tools that have revolutionized student learning, parent communication, and staff collaboration in our first year as a Google school.
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Jackie DenOuden

Rachel Diephouse

Friday October 24, 2014 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
D313 Building D

Session, 3 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization San Jose Christian School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

12:15pm PDT

Teaching at the Speed of Learning

Evaluation

Come, BYOD, and join forward-looking schools shifting into CCSS. Experience how motivation and assessment emerge organically from project-based learning. Get resources, tutorials, and projects to share with your instructional leaders!
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Speakers

Warren Dale

Friday October 24, 2014 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
D290/291 Building D

Session, 3 - Concurrent Session

Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

12:15pm PDT

Using Blended Learning Strategies to Teach Common Core Math

Evaluation

Teaching math in the elementary classroom is enhanced with the use of blended learning. Attend this session to learn strategies and tools that will correlate with common core math standards.
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Speakers

Karina Conklin

Rob Darrow

Christy Mills

Friday October 24, 2014 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
A216 Administration Building

Session, 3 - Concurrent Session

Audience and Grade level 4 - 6, Beginning
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Mathematics

12:15pm PDT

Youtube on Your Side

Evaluation

Participants will learn how to leverage YouTube tools in their classes. Including how to make playlists, editing videos, create channels, and more.
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Chris Scott

Friday October 24, 2014 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
D208/209 Building D

Session, 3 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Santa Ynez School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

12:15pm PDT

Using High-Tech Tools to Create a Culture of Literary Nerds

Evaluation

Reading doesn’t have to be low-tech! Learn how to cultivate students’ love of reading with strategies and activities that get students excitedly reading, talking about, and recommending books using a variety of activities and free Web 2.0 tools. This is a double session. This session ends at 2:30 pm.
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Speakers

Megan Ellis

Friday October 24, 2014 12:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
A205 Administration Building

Session, 3 - Concurrent Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Palo Alto Unified
Audience and Grade level 4 - 12, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Content Curriculum, Reading-Language Arts

1:30pm PDT

Create Blended Learning with Google Classroom

Evaluation

Are you looking for a solution to your Google Drive with a shared folder for student work? Bring your Google Account and experience how Google Classroom can help you distribute, collect, and organize work in a Google Apps learning environment.
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Speakers

Burt Lo

Chief Technology Officer, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
D201/202 Building D

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
Audience and Grade level 4 - 12, Beginning, College, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Multiple topic areas, Reading-Language Arts, Science

1:30pm PDT

Elementary Digital Backpack

Evaluation

Come animate a story, create a brochure and write computer code, all connected to the Common Core. The presentation will cover 3 years of experience in creating digital literacy products.
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Stephanie Lear

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
D316 Building D

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Saint Joseph Public Schools
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools, Reading-Language Arts

1:30pm PDT

Google App Attack: Using Apps to Design your Digital Classroom Hub

Evaluation

If you’re looking to provide a safe, collaborative digital space for your students, then this session will offer you the first steps to make that happen. We’ll explore how Sites, Calendar, Drive, and YouTube are your first stops on this journey. But we won’t stop there! I’ll share some of my “tried-and-true” favorite web tools fit for students of all ages. Enjoy a hands on, practical learning session! *Google account required.*
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Speakers

Cate Tolnai

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
D206/207 Building D

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Loomis Union School District
Audience and Grade level 2 - 12, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Webtools

1:30pm PDT

Have Tablets. Now What?

Evaluation

Participants will learn the basics of getting started with using Android tablets in the classroom. Hear how an experienced teacher piloted a 1:1 tablet program and successfully guided students to mastery with the devices, navigated apps, and created an engaging learning environment.
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Speakers

Peter Folks

Third Grade Teacher, Washington Unified School District

1;1, Android, Samsung Tablets, 3rd Grade, Social Justice...

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
E202 Building E

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Bridgeway Island Elementary, Washington USD
Audience and Grade level Beginning, K - 8
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts

1:30pm PDT

Middle School English: Beyond the Worksheets

Evaluation

Go beyond the typical English classroom and enhance your curriculum with the use of technology! Have students pull the content in with an array of websites, games, performance based projects, and more. Get students engaged, thinking, and interacting.
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Danesa Menge

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
C102 Building C

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Oakdale Junior High
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts

1:30pm PDT

Remixing the Do Now and Exit Slip in a 1:1 Classroom

Evaluation

In this interactive session, participants will learn practical strategies on how to maximize student learning during the first and last five minutes of class in a 1:1 classroom.
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Angela Estrella

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
D283 Building D

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Fremont Union High School District
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 9 - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Response to Intervention-Instruction (RTI), History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts

1:30pm PDT

The Wonderful World of Student Blogging

Evaluation

Participants will experience firsthand the benefits of student blogging. All devices are welcome.
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Speakers

Travis Phelps

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
E208 Building E

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization St. Justin School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular English Language Development (ESL), Webtools, Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

1:30pm PDT

Theory to Practice: How do you do it all?

Evaluation

The two presenters are everyday classroom teachers who will wrap 10 concepts into 1 everyday classroom: CCSS, Google Docs, Flipped Learning, iPads, Apps, RTI, PBIS, Screencasting, Marzano and STEM. Attendees will leave with resources packaged for a new, improved and practical-for-the-classroom “I Can Do It All Attitude!” for HOLISTIC CHANGE!
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Speakers

Tricia Hyun

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
D318 Building D

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Fullerton School District
Audience and Grade level 4 - 8, Beginning, New
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Professional Development, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

1:30pm PDT

Using Inquiry Based Tools to Assist Informative Writing

Evaluation

Explore a variety of web tools that your students can use to spur inquiry and ways to share ideas and questions they might have as they engage in informative writing.
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Speakers

Ann Kropp

Greg Pitzer

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
D159 Building D

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Cupertino Union School District
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, Webtools, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Science

1:30pm PDT

Using Screencasts for Exit Tickets and Assessments

Evaluation

Your classroom will change when you simply add a little screencasting. Join Ali on the journey to discover how just how screencasts can. Bring an iPad and a computer.
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Ali deGuia

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
C208/209 Building C

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Dixie School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 8
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

1:30pm PDT

YouTube in Education - Are You Using It?

Evaluation

Come and find out all the cool ways you can use YouTube in the Classroom. You’ll be amazed at all the hidden gems that YouTube has to offer, both for the teacher and the student. Sure, YouTube has 100 hours of video uploaded every minute but there is so much more to YouTube than watching videos. Let us show you how YouTube can be a valuable creative tool in your classroom.
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Speakers

Danny Silva

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
D161 Building D

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Audience and Grade level Beginning, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Multiple topic areas, Online Learning, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

1:30pm PDT

YouTube- Engage, Educate, and Inspire Your Students with Powerful Video

Evaluation

Discover ways to enhance your CCSS curriculum with YouTube. Experience inquiry-based learning through powerful videos, exploring and applying higher DOK levels. Flipped tutorials for creating YouTube Channels will be shared.

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Speakers

Lisa Highfill

Friday October 24, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Theater B109 Building B

Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Pleasanton Unified School District
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Not grade-level specific, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

2:45pm PDT

Answer Your Own Dang Questions, Students!

Evaluation

Students explore topics that have piqued their curiosity. After researching information, they produce unique projects from the two on-line apps: Glogster (an electronic poster) and StoryBoardThat (an electronic comic).

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Speakers

Shelby Guarino

Annamaria Smitherman

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
D318 Building D

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization The Harker School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Universal Design for Learning (Dif Inst), Webtools, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

2:45pm PDT

Around the World in 60 Minutes using Green Screen

Evaluation

Travel to countries around the world--This interactive session will demonstrate the versatility of using green screen and film-making in your class on the computer or iPad.
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Speakers

Ali deGuia

Tracy Walker

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
C208/209 Building C

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Sinaloa Middle School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

2:45pm PDT

California Dreaming: Technology Needs for Current Education Challenges

Evaluation

Come to this collaborative session with the California Department of Education to discuss your local technology challenges, and brainstorm the next generation solutions to help your teachers and students thrive in the classroom. We are engaging local chief technology officers, data technologists, and curriculum support staff that infuse technology into the classroom, in breakout groups to brainstorm current and next generation challenges, what people need to succeed in their school and district jobs, and shape state technology priorities for the near future.
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Speakers

Karen Holst

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
C102 Building C

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization California Department of Education
Audience and Grade level Administration, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular IT Professionals

2:45pm PDT

Common Core-ize Your ELA Curriculum

Evaluation

Teachers will learn how to convert their curriculum and classroom practices to the Common Core.
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Speakers

Elizabeth Brumbaugh

PS-12 Director of Learning, Innovation & Design, The Harker School

Miriam Hannig

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
A205 Administration Building

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Dartmouth Middle School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, Reading-Language Arts

2:45pm PDT

Curate the World with the Google Cultural Institute

Evaluation

Find and curate artwork, historical events, landmarks and digital exhibits with the Google Cultural Institute. Explore three projects: Art Project, World Wonders, and Historic Moments.
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Speakers

Nicole Dalesio

Bill Selak

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
D208/209 Building D

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Hillbrook School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts

2:45pm PDT

Getting Mappy With It!

Evaluation

Come explore some of Google’s lesser-used tools in education, Google Geo Tools. The Geo tools can be used across all curricular areas to enhance student learning. Laptops Strongly Recommended.
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Speakers

Robert Hochberg

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
D313 Building D

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization St. John's Lutheran School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

2:45pm PDT

Got Chromebook? Successfully Implement a Chromebook Program at Your School

Evaluation

Attendees will learn major steps to successfully implement Chromebooks in K-12, including technical considerations, communication and training plans for students, teachers, and parents, resources, plus tips and tricks.
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Speakers

Gene Tognetti

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
D201/202 Building D

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization St.Leo the Great School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 12, Administration
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

2:45pm PDT

Leading in the Digital Age: A Primer

Evaluation

Administrators are Lead Learners and set the example for their staff. Join the conversation to get strategies that will expand your knowledge, impress your teachers and ensure that your students are prepared to enter the digital age with confidence.
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Speakers

Anne Schaefer-Salinas

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
D320 Building D

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Notre Dame High School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific, Administration
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas

2:45pm PDT

Little Learners Love Tech Tools: Managing Optimal Learning Using Devices - Primary Grades

Evaluation

Practical primary management strategies for the use of digital devices so that: 1) more children have daily access, 2) the devices are used during a larger portion of the day.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Mary Berelson

Edward Hilton

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
D316 Building D

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Glenshire Elementary School / Tahoe Truckee Unified
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, New, Pre K - 3
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Content Curriculum, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts

2:45pm PDT

PBL in the Clouds: Demonstrating Content Mastery Through Digital Storytelling

Evaluation

Do your students publish? Use media in diverse formats? showcase their practical understanding? Probably in some way, but this session will highlight the ways in which cloud-based tools can be used to easily do all three-- with and without Google Apps!

Speakers

Jason Borgen

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
E202 Building E

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Host Organization TICAL - Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Webtools

2:45pm PDT

Problem Based Learning and Lesson Planning in the Era of Common Core

Evaluation

Problem Based Learning is key to implementing Common Core Standards and 21st Century skills Learn to use digital integration along with Universal Design for Learning to support personalization and differentiation.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Connie Davidson

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
C201/202 Building C

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization CalStateTeach
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Universal Design for Learning (Dif Inst), Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

2:45pm PDT

Ready, Set, Collaborate: Implementing Common Core with Shared iPads

Evaluation

Discover how you can create meaningful learning experiences, foster powerful collaboration, and maximize student engagement to meet Common Core standards even if students only have a few iPads to share.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Nancy Minicozzi

Instructional Tech Coach, Beverly Hills High School

Nancy Minicozzi is an instructional technology coach in the Beverly Hills Unified School District. An ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Coach, she is passionate about helping other educators innovate and refine their practices to benefit all students... Read More →

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
D283 Building D

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Las Virgenes Unified School District
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Multiple topic areas, Reading-Language Arts, Science

2:45pm PDT

Supporting BYOD in the Classroom Simply - With Interactivity and Collaboration Tools

Evaluation

Supporting BYOD in the classroom is a major topic. Combining this need with tools that are simple and relevant, to allow for a new paradigm in teaching and learning with minimal disruption will also be covered.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Gordon Harper

Peter Taylor

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
E206 Building E

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Vivitek Corporation
Company Vivitek Corporation
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas

8:30am PDT

Annihilating Classroom Constraints Using Interactive Digital Activities

Evaluation

Unleash the power of the Internet on your old, dull lessons. Learn the SAMR model and why you should care. Increase engagement with tools like Thinglinks, EdPuzzle, and much, much more!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Stacey Cool

Technology Integration Specialist, Merced Union High School District

I am currently Technology Integration Specialist and AVID District Director after teaching 11 years at Golden Valley High School as a Chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher. I was a 1:1 teacher for 7 years helping to pilot GV's technology initiatives and I'm excited to share and learn... Read More →

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
C206 Building C

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Golden Valley High School, Merced Union High School District
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Webtools

8:30am PDT

Are You Ready to Be an Innovative Educator?

Evaluation

In this session CUE Professional Learning Staff will show you some quick tips to get you on your way to infusing technology into your classroom. You will also hear about the Innovative Educator Advanced Studies Certificate available from CUE and Fresno Pacific University. Bonus: A CUE member will tell how they went from CUEbie to a CUE Rock Star Teacher with a little help from her PLN.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Juli Kimbley

Danny Silva

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
C102 Building C

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization CUE
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development

8:30am PDT

Blended Learning & Flipped Classroom in Foreign Languages

Evaluation

Foreign Language teachers come and see examples and best practices to ensure a successful flipped classroom experience. Also, learn about ways to leverage blended learning to improve students language skills.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Adriana Díaz-Ross

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
D318 Building D

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Menlo School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 6 - 12
Topic and Curricular Online Learning, Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts

8:30am PDT

CCSS Techie Tools to Use Tomorrow

Evaluation

Interested in simple and fun tech tools that you can use tomorrow? Join us to learn about three web based techie tools that you can use to implement Common Core.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jenny Derby

Ashley Williams

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
A205 Administration Building

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, K - 8
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

8:30am PDT

Coding on iPads

Evaluation

What apps are available to integrate Computer Science concepts and coding in your classroom if iPads are the devices available in your classroom? Come find out!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Vicky Sedgwick

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
D102 Building D

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization St. Martin's Episcopal School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 8
Topic and Curricular STEM

8:30am PDT

Create Your Own Capacity for 1:1- Cultivate Teacher Leadership to Transform Instruction

Evaluation

Create your own graduate courses? Support teacher-led innovation? Resources from a 1:1 iPad initiative for 12,000 students and 1,000 staff members.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Steven Kellner

Director of Professional Learning & Instructional Technology, High School District 214

Twenty-one great years in public education! •Classroom Teacher (Social Studies & English) •High School Administrator- ask me about "STEM for ALL" •District Administrator- leading 1,000 staff members and 12,000 students on a 1:1 journey to transform teaching and learning •Ed... Read More →

Joe Taylor

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
D316 Building D

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization High School District 214
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, Professional Development, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

8:30am PDT

Creating Spoken Word Poetry to Inspire Social Change

Evaluation

Spoken word poetry creates powerful messages that you can't help but share. Empower students to create their own spoken word poetry videos to inspire social change in your subject area.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Rachel Diephouse

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Theater B109 Building B

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization San Jose Christian School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

8:30am PDT

Elementary Appsmashing with iPads

Evaluation

This session will focus on apps that work together to create an authentic final project that is Common Core standards based. Participants will see apps that students create in to make a final product in iMovie.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jason Seliskar

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
D283 Building D

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Covina-Valley USD
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 8
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

8:30am PDT

Engaging and Assessing through Socrative, Padlet, and Todaysmeet

Evaluation

Participants will experience firsthand the ease and benefits of using Socrative, Padlet, and Todaysmeet. All devices are welcome.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Travis Phelps

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
A203 Administration Building

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization St. Justin School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Universal Design for Learning (Dif Inst), Webtools, Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

8:30am PDT

Flipping Feedback

Evaluation

Students submit work digitally, so why not provide digital feedback? This workshop demonstrates various ways to provide free written commentary, audio streaming, and video recordings on student work. Participants can learn to use Google Sheets, Screencast-o-matic, Flubaroo, Formemailer, Google Kaizena (Voice Comments), and Google Movenote, for instance, to provide efficient feedback as part of this session.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Kristina Mattis

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
C201/202 Building C

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization ConsultED development
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, 6 - 12, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Webtools, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

8:30am PDT

Getting Creative on the iPad

Evaluation

Ready to have students use iPads to transform their learning? See how to provide students opportunities to share their voice through collaboration, as well as share with a broader audience.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Karen Larson

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
C208/209 Building C

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Santa Clara County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools

8:30am PDT

Pinterest + Education =

Evaluation

Effectively learn to use the fastest growing social network in education, Pinterest, in the classroom for everything from building PLNs, collaborating around the world, to project-based learning!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Devrah Lawver

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
E206 Building E

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Stone Valley Middle School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Not grade-level specific, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

8:30am PDT

Powerpoint: How To's, Must Do's and Definite Dont’s

Evaluation

Learn how to transform your presentations using guiding principles for creating quality content, learn basic graphic design elements, and discover software How-To's to create engaging and effective presentations.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Nicole Lassen

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
E203 Building E

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Stonegate Elementary
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

8:30am PDT

Tell Your Story with an iPad

Evaluation

Do you have a story to tell? You (and your students) can use still images, your voice, a little creativity, and apps like iMovie and 30 Hands to create and share your stories using iPads.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Dennis Grice

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
D290/291 Building D

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization St. John's Lutheran School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, K - 8
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

8:30am PDT

Writing with iPads: Creating Digital Books

Evaluation

Looking to enhance your student writing projects through meaningful technology integration? Learn to create student iBooks using the Book Creator iPad app to engage your students and spark creativity. Please bring your own iPad.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Kerri Willa

Director of Educational Technology, Chinese American International School

Teacher, technologist, and lifelong learner. Passionate about ed tech and leading school change.

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
D104 Building D

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Chinese American International School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 8
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Science

8:30am PDT

Your Google Classroom Ecosystem

Evaluation

This session will review how you can digitally manage all of your classroom content using Google Tools, including the new Google Classroom tool.

Speakers

Kyle Brumbaugh

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
A216 Administration Building

Session, 6 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Host Organization Presentation High School
Audience and Grade level Beginning
Topic and Curricular English Language Development (ESL), IT Professionals

9:45am PDT

Assessing Student Learning with iPads

Evaluation

One of the keys to good teaching is assessing student understating and learning with both formative and summative assessment. iPads offer a wide variety of tools to do this. Come learn about many of these apps and how to use them effectively.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Will Kimbley

Educational Technology Coordinator, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Coordinator of Educational TechnologyMonterey Peninsula Unified School DistrictMonterey, CA

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
D208/209 Building D

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Tulare County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas

9:45am PDT

Build Your Own PLN … Right NOW!

Evaluation

Learn how to receive targeted PD by developing a PLN. We’ll walk through how to set up and use an RSS reader, Twitter account, and sites like Diigo and Pinterest.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jill Bergeron

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
D318 Building D

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Chandler School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

9:45am PDT

BYOD 1:1 iPad Elementary Classroom

Evaluation

Learn how to organize and run a BYOD 1:1 iPad Elementary Classroom.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Laura Monge

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
D316 Building D

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization PVPUSD
Audience and Grade level 4 - 6, Beginning, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Multiple topic areas, Reading-Language Arts, Science

9:45am PDT

Creating Formative and Summative Assessments with Google Forms and Flubaroo

Evaluation

This session is for educators new to Google Forms. It will explore some of the various uses for Forms in education. Participants will learn how to create a multiple choice quiz using Google Forms and how to install and run the Flubaroo script in order to score the quiz.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Scott Marsden

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
D320 Building D

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization American Canyon High School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 6 - 12
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

9:45am PDT

Don’t Miss Your “App”ortunity to Write in the 21st Century!

Evaluation

Bring your iPad to explore apps that bring digital writing to life. Through apps, learn how to effectively engage students in creative, collaborative writing to take on the 21st Century!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Amanda Johnson

Brandee Ramirez

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
C208/209 Building C

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Tustin Unified School District
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Reading-Language Arts

9:45am PDT

Google Drive for Elementary Classrooms

Evaluation

Everyday, my third graders and I create and share documents with each other using Google Drive. Please join me for a hands-on tutorial on how to use Google Drive.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Trevor Mattea

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
D201/202 Building D

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Stevenson PACT Elementary School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

9:45am PDT

How to Teach in a Digital Classroom Without Imploding: Managing Your Workflow

Evaluation

Students walk in with their devices. Now what? How will they get their assignments? Submit them? How will you grade them and stay organized? If you need help with these questions this session is for you!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Stacey Cool

Technology Integration Specialist, Merced Union High School District

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
C206 Building C

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Golden Valley High School, Merced Union High School District
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Online Learning, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Webtools

9:45am PDT

Rockin' Reports for Common Core Using iMovie

Evaluation

Develop media rich reports with students using iMovie. Incorporate common core standards and provide just enough structure for student success. Learn how to remove movies from iPads.
Platform: iPads
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Marlena Hebern

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
D104 Building D

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Mariposa County Office of C & I
Audience and Grade level 2 - 8, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core

9:45am PDT

Teens and Social Media

Evaluation

This session is to inform educators and administrators about the different social media tools that are popular with teens. The focus will be an overview of some of the most popular ones so that as educational adults we can gain awareness of what they are using, and what the risks are.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Devrah Lawver

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
E206 Building E

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Stone Valley Middle School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

9:45am PDT

YOU... Are The Infinite Thinking Machine

Evaluation

The makers of the Infinite Thinking Machine bring the show directly to YOU. Witness some of the latest tools, ideas, and classroom innovations happening today. Warning: it may get ridonkulous!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Mark Hammons

Ramsey Musallam

Bill Selak

Chris Walsh

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
C102 Building C

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Fresno County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Visual and Performing Arts

9:45am PDT

The Pedagogy of Programming K-5

Evaluation

Explore a sequence of programming tools and platforms from cup stacking, to robots. This workshop will get participants exposed to programming in as many platforms as we have time for. Ipad Apps (Kodable, Hopscotch) + Robots (sphero, Lego, Bee bot). This is a double session. This session ends at 12:00 pm.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Sam Patterson

Vicky Sedwick

Saturday October 25, 2014 9:45am - 12:00pm PDT
D102 Building D

Session, 7 - Concurrent Session, 8 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Gideon Hausner School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Pre K - 6
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, STEM, Science

11:00am PDT

App Smashing with the Common Core in an Elementary Classroom Setting

Evaluation

Thinking of redefining learning for students? Hear from teachers who’ve discovered the hits and misses, challenges and successes of integrating technology in an elementary setting while addressing cross-curricular common core standards.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Ellen Leventhal

Cara Spitzmiller

Angela Tremble

Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
D104 Building D

Session, 8 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Solana Beach School District
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 8
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Science

11:00am PDT

CANCELED Changing the Conversation: ELD Language & Literacy in an eLearning World

Evaluation

IIf language worksheets don’t work, why digitize them? We’ll explore digital tools and transformative practices for ELD that foster academic language interaction, communication, content-area engagement, and real-life collaboration.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jill Bromenschenkel

Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
C206 Building C

Session, 8 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Host Organization Connectivity Learning
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, Pre K - 8
Topic and Curricular English Language Development (ESL), History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Webtools

11:00am PDT

Digital Portfolios for Elementary Students

Evaluation

My third graders curate their work on digital portfolios using Google Sites. Please join me for a hands-on tutorial on how to create digital portfolios using Google Apps for Education.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Trevor Mattea

Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
D201/202 Building D

Session, 8 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Stevenson PACT Elementary School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

11:00am PDT

Discovering Student Voice Through Chromebooks

Evaluation

Learn web-based tools that move your students up the SAMR ladder to higher levels of learning. Provide students opportunities to learn, create and share what they know using their Chromebooks.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Karen Larson

Gene Tognetti

Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
D159 Building D

Session, 8 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Santa Clara County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools

11:00am PDT

Elementary Coding and 3D - What Works?

Evaluation

So, you want to integrate coding and/or 3d into your teaching? No problem! Find out how! Why recreate the wheel when you can save yourself some time and trouble and benefit from our experiences creating a k-5 tech lab. Learn about coding apps and websites that work best for different levels of elementary students. Find out how you can streamline and simplify 3d instruction and workflow. We'll show you how it all comes together for elementary students!
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Kim Kern

Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
D283 Building D

Session, 8 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Wade Thomas School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 6, Administration
Topic and Curricular Leadership & Administration, STEM

11:00am PDT

Genius Hour for Beginners

Evaluation

Genius Hour: Watch your students shine in this passion-based project. Learn the steps, and tested recommendations, to create and implement your own Genius Hour Project.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Barb Luis

Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
A206 Administration Building

Session, 8 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Junipero Serra High School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 6 - 12
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

11:00am PDT

Tell Google What You Want... What You Really, Really Want

Evaluation

Learn how to get the most out of any Google Search. You will be able to walk away with advanced searching tips, knowledge of the custom search engine, and plenty of tricks to get what you really, really want from Google.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Molly Hardy

Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
D320 Building D

Session, 8 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Cupertino Union School District
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 12, College, Administration
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

1:00pm PDT

7 Secret Tips to Successful Grant Writing

Evaluation

Have you been thinking about writing a technology grant? Increase your chances of receiving that grant by following 7 easy tips. By the end of this session, you will be more confident in your grant writing skills.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Marilyn Farrens

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
A203 Administration Building

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Independence Charter School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Common Core

1:00pm PDT

Building Community with Technology

Evaluation

When we invite technology into our classroom, we can channel it intentionally to build community through improved communication, feedback, collaboration, and camaraderie.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Colin O'Connor

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
E202 Building E

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Jesuit High School
Audience and Grade level 6 - 12, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas

1:00pm PDT

Compassion in the 21st Century

Evaluation

Compassion based learning integrates multiple subjects to teach CCSS using technology and the four C's to guide students towards solving problems with real- world application for the good of others.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jessica Bodas

Ashly McNamara

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
A206 Administration Building

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Tustin Unified School District
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

1:00pm PDT

Creating Digital Books with iBooks Author

Evaluation

Overview and detailed presentation into the capabilities and power of Apple's iBooks Author program. This Mac - only program can create interactive books designed to be viewed on an iPad.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Steve Young

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
A202 Administration Building

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Fresno Pacific University
Audience and Grade level 4 - 12, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate
Topic and Curricular History-Social Studies, Multiple topic areas, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

1:00pm PDT

Flipped English: Moving Towards Project Based Learning

Evaluation

Have you wanted to try Project Based Learning or Flipped Learning in your English class but didn't know how? Come learn from two flipped English teachers who have made the transition.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Cheryl Morris

Andrew Thomasson

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
E206 Building E

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization San Lorenzo Unified
Audience and Grade level 6 - 12, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Reading-Language Arts, Webtools

1:00pm PDT

Free iPad Apps for Elementary Language Development

Evaluation

Two elementary dual-immersion teachers will present a handful of free, easily-implemented iPad applications for developing oral language, highlighting particular apps best suited for teacher and/or student use.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Valerie Sun

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
D104 Building D

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Franklin Magnet School, Glendale, California
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), STEM, Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

1:00pm PDT

Google Drawing, Thinking and Docs, Oh My!

Evaluation

This sessions will focus on how a teacher can use Google Drawing to create writing brainstorming opportunities such as Thinking Maps into student writing in Google Docs. Allowing the writing organizer to be part of the final draft to see the overall thinking process.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Jason Seliskar

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
D208/209 Building D

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Covina-Valley USD
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Professional Development, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Science

1:00pm PDT

Let's Blog! Getting Students Writing, Reading, and Collaborating

Evaluation

Participants will learn how to set up class blogs to foster an increase in student writing, reading, and collaboration. Focus on blogging as a way to incorporate CCSS writing standards.
Presenter Resources

Speakers

Laura Zinser

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
C201/202 Building C

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Napa Valley Unified School District
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 8
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Webtools, Reading-Language Arts

1:00pm PDT

Level Up! - Classroom Gamification for Even the Non-Gamer

Evaluation

Learn how to use game dynamics in your classroom to increase student engagement, motivation, and achievement, even if you’ve never played a video game before in your life (like me)!
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Speakers

Megan Ellis

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Theater B109 Building B

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Palo Alto Unified
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, 4 - 12
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

1:00pm PDT

Mission Possible: Using iPads to Make Learning Exciting!

Evaluation

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to implement iPads in your classroom. These tools can be used across discipline in 1:1 settings or centers. This message will self-destruct in five, four, three, two…
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Stacy Olson

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
C208/209 Building C

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Las Lomitas Elementary School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Multiple topic areas, Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

1:00pm PDT

Talk This Way: Online Discussion Tools

Evaluation

Bring lively discussions to your classroom - and home with your students - with three free, web-based tools: Today's Meet, Google+ Communities, and Collaborize. Understand the nuances of hosting a discussion on each, and learn about how to assess online discussion.
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Speakers

Andrea Cartwright

English Teacher, Presentation High School

Andrea is dedicated to helping students write into and for the 21st Century... and telling nerdy jokes on the reg. Andrea is an English Teacher at Presentation High School in San Jose, CA. She holds an Innovative Educator's Advanced Studies Certificate and two Leading Edge Certificates... Read More →

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
D318 Building D

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Presentation High School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, 6 - 12, College
Topic and Curricular Online Learning, Webtools, Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts, Science

1:00pm PDT

Understanding Digital Citizenship - What Teachers Need to Know

Evaluation

Learn practical ways to integrate the nine elements of Digital Citizenship into the curriculum with exemplars and explanations.
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Salima Hudani

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
D161 Building D

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Foundations for the Future Charter Academy FFCA
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Professional Development, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Webtools

1:00pm PDT

Yes, There's an App for That!

Evaluation

The power of the iPad lies in content creation. Whether you have one iPad or a class set, this session will take you through several useful apps, and inspire you with project ideas you can use in your classroom on Monday morning.
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Kristi Frankina

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
D159 Building D

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Evergreen School District
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Common Core, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

1:00pm PDT

Getting Started with GarageBand

Evaluation

In this session, two teachers will share their use of GarageBand to enhance content area learning through music! The presenters will share one project that incorporates any Common Core standard or subject area. The presenters will demonstrate how they used a karaoke version of a familiar song to allow their students to write and record their own content area songs using GarageBand. Participants will walk away with a project idea they can work on with their students on Monday morning! This is a double session. This session ends at 3:15 pm.
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Speakers

Kay Little

Digital Learning Coach, Lakeside Union School District

Kay has taught in the elementary classroom for 21 years, and is in her 4th year as a Digital Learning Coach in the Lakeside Union School District. She is a National Board Certified teacher in Literacy, and holds a Masters Degree in Teaching with a Specialization in Best Practices... Read More →

Sandy Patterson

Saturday October 25, 2014 1:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
D102 Building D

Session, 9 - Concurrent Session, 10 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Lindo Park School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2 - 6
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

2:15pm PDT

CANCELED Unleashing the Power of Video Broadcasting to Awaken Student Leadership

Evaluation

Improve student inclusion, participation, and leadership through video broadcasting! Leave with the tips and tools that you'll need to start broadcasting student-created video announcements, PSAs, and promotions in no time!
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Speakers

Valerie Cypert

Teacher, ELD and Media Literacy, Miller Middle School

I am a teacher at Miller Middle School in San José, California and have been teaching middle school for sixteen years. I have been working in a 1-1 situation for the past eleven years, which has resulted in a lot of exploration of new educational and collaborative technology. I... Read More →

Saturday October 25, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
D201/202 Building D

Session, 10 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Host Organization Miller Middle School
Audience and Grade level 4 - 12, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Reading-Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts

2:15pm PDT

Coding for Everyone!

Evaluation

Learn how to incorporate computer programming for students of any ability or level, as an in-class integrated STEM activity or as an after-school enrichment club.
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Speakers

James Brown

Matthew Gudenius

Saturday October 25, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
D104 Building D

Session, 10 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Calistoga Elementary School
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 2 - 12
Topic and Curricular STEM, Mathematics, Science

2:15pm PDT

Coding the Common Core from Scratch 2.0

Evaluation

This workshop will look at ways to integrate Common Core curriculum topics into activities that introduce coding concepts to elementary school students grades K-5.
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Aaron Bitzer

Saturday October 25, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
D161 Building D

Session, 10 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Overland Elementary School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Intermediate, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, Common Core, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

2:15pm PDT

Is Drive Driving You Crazy?

Evaluation

Are you stuck in a digital traffic jam where you can not find your way through all the files and folders? Come learn how to navigate Drive to meet your needs and your students’ needs. You will walk away with a better understanding of how Drive works.
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Speakers

Rebecca Maas

Saturday October 25, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
D283 Building D

Session, 10 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Host Organization TTUSD
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Not grade-level specific

2:15pm PDT

Khan in a Common Core WorkFlow

Evaluation

Khan Academy and similar tools are the perfect compliment to the Common Core workflow. Come listen briefly to the reasons you MUST include these tools, and then get started creating your classroom, investigating, and developing play lists.

Speakers

Rhonda Corippo

Saturday October 25, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
D290/291 Building D

Session, 10 - Concurrent Session, Addendum

Host Organization Yosemite Unified School District
Audience and Grade level 2 - 12, Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic and Curricular Common Core, Content Curriculum, Mathematics, Science

2:15pm PDT

The (Google) Classroom of the Future

Evaluation

Google Classroom is now launched.Automatically make a copies of Google Docs for each student. Students keep track of what’s due on & begin working with just a click. Teachers quickly see who has or hasn't completed the work, and provide direct, real-time feedback and grades right in Classroom.
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Speakers

Will Kimbley

Educational Technology Coordinator, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Coordinator of Educational TechnologyMonterey Peninsula Unified School DistrictMonterey, CA

Saturday October 25, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
D281 Building D

Session, 10 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Tulare County Office of Education
Audience and Grade level Beginning, Intermediate, New, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Online Learning, Webtools

2:15pm PDT

Twitter Time

Evaluation

Learn the power of Twitter for professional development and start building your professional learning network. Bring any device and you'll be tweeting today.
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Speakers

Alissa Blackburn

Saturday October 25, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
C208/209 Building C

Session, 10 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization San Andreas High School
Audience and Grade level New, Beginning, Not grade-level specific
Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts