Fall CUE 2014 Conference: Full Schedule

9:00am PDT

Smash that App PBL Style

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

10:15am PDT

Digital Photography for Elementary Students

Evaluation

Everyday, my third graders document their experiences with a point-and-shoot digital camera. Please join me for a hands-on tutorial on how to use a classroom camera and share student photography.
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Speakers

Trevor Mattea

Friday October 24, 2014 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
D159 Building D

Session, 2 - Concurrent Session

Host Organization Stevenson PACT Elementary School
Audience and Grade level All, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Common Core, STEM, Visual and Performing Arts

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

2:45pm PDT

WeDo - Robots and Computer Programming for Early Elementary

Evaluation

WeDo is hands-on, and helps you create an engaging classroom. WeDo comes with an easy-to-use software interface and a cross-curricular, plug'n'teach activity pack that improves communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
WeDo activities cover science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and literacy. Teachers can tailor activities to specific curriculum subjects or use WeDo for topic or project-based learning.
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Speakers

David Calkins

Kelly Reddin

Friday October 24, 2014 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
D104 Building D

Session, 5 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

Host Organization Lego Education
Company Lego Education
Audience and Grade level All, K - 6
Topic and Curricular Content Curriculum, STEM, Mathematics, 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!
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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.
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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

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.
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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

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!
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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

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.
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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

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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Speakers

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

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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Speakers

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