IACUE Tech Fair 2020: Full Schedule

7:15am PST

Registration/Breakfast

Saturday January 18, 2020 7:15am - 8:00am PST

Other

8:00am PST

Welcome/Opening

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:00am - 8:20am PST

Other

8:30am PST

*CANCELLED* Esports to Support Social Emotional Growth!

Esports is a billion dollar industry that continues to grow. Learn how to bring Esports to your campus and how it can not only lead students to new career pathways but also encourage social and emotional growth from students.

Speakers

Kathryn Byars

Teacher, Corona Norco USD

Kathryn Byars is a World History teacher in Eastvale, California. She has a passion for meeting students where they are at and then helping them surpass their own expectations! As a World History teacher, she strives to make the learning real and relevant for his students and uses... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 5

Session 1

8:30am PST

3D Building with Chromebooks: Tinkercad, Sketchup, 3DC

Looking for cloud-based CAD software you can use with Chromebooks? I have three options for you: Tinkercad, SketchupEDU, and 3DC. In this session, we will discuss ways to integrate 3D printing into your curriculum and take a brief tour of each CAD solution.

Speakers

Judy Nguyen

Teaching & Learning Consultant, All Covered, Inc.

Judy has been an educator for almost 20 years. She was a Director for Education Technology at Rosary Academy, CA. She is now an education consultant for All Covered Education. Currently, Judy has been partnering with teachers to effectively integrating 3D Building, VR and AR into... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 4

Session 1

8:30am PST

Apps, Extensions, & Add-ons, Oh My!

Do you want to increase your Google productivity and efficiency? Come learn from Google Certified Trainers the variety of Google apps, extensions, and add-ons to help you in the classroom. Ask questions, learn new things, and leave with a new tool for you and/or your students.

Speakers

GlitterGalsEdu

Tonja Parkin

Victor Elementary School District, GlitterGalsEdu

GlitterGalsEdu are a team of fun and energetic Google Certified Trainers and Curriculum Coaches! Together we bring over 30 years of combined classroom teaching in grades 1-6. We have seen firsthand the power that technology can bring to students and teachers. As On-Site Instructional... Read More →

Cassandra Gartung

On Site Instructional Coordinator, Glitter Gals Edu, Victor ESD

Tonja Parkin and Cassandra Gartung are the sparkling duo that make up @GlitterGalsEdu. As Google Certified Trainers, Smarter Balanced Independent Contractors, International Conference Presenters, and Curriculum Coaches we believe that fun and engaging PD empowers educators to positively... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 2

Session 1

8:30am PST

Building Digital Citizenship and Literacy for Our Students

Join a conversation around digital citizenship and literacy topics including digital footprint and identity, online safety, cyberbullying, privacy, communication, and media balance in our lives.

Speakers

Jonathan Synnott

Deatra Lee

Technology Teacher on Special Assignment, Perris UHSD

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 7

Session 1

8:30am PST

Can You Hear Me Now? - Amplifying Student Voice with Google and Beyond

Join me to learn how to empower your students to use their voice to share their learning beyond the classroom walls. We will work with Flipgrid, Padlet, Adobe Spark, and more to smash with G-Suite to create dynamic lessons.

Speakers

Christina Alaniz

5th grade Teacher, Palm Springs Unified

I am a wife, mother, and 5th grade teacher who loves all things techy and geeky. I am a Google for Education Certified Trainer and a Filpgrid Student Voice Ambassador. I believe in bringing dynamic teaching to my students in order to foster their love of learning and I love sharing... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 6

Session 1

8:30am PST

Content Creation Via Immersive Learning

Creating content through academic means is the ultimate tool for learning and assessing student knowledge. This session will take you into the world of immersive digital content creation for students, create a project & give you tools for integrating this educational media into your curriculum. Sign up for CoSpaces EDU prior to the session with trial code: cosiacue20 Link to presentation: https://tinyurl.com/ukomjtu

Speakers

Nicholas Clayton

Special Education Teacher/Tech Coach, Victor Elementary School District

I have been a techie (and nerd) since my Nintendo days many moons ago and an educator for 6 years. I am an oversharer who loves everything edtech and have joined and conducted several virtual field trips for multiple school sites and sites around the world. I enjoy hanging out with... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 13

Session 1

8:30am PST

Cracking the QR Code

Learners will be introduced to QR codes and learn how to link content using a QR Code generator. Learners will then be introduced to fan favorite, FlipGrid, where they will learn how to generate QR Codes for AR Video.

Speakers

Brittany Conrad

Learning, Innovation, & EdTech TSA, Corona Norco USD

Brittany Conrad is a veracious life-long learner, currently serving 53 schools as an EdTech and Innovation Coach for Corona Norco Unified School District. Prior to her current role, Brittany has served students in both public and private schools, teaching both elementary and secondary... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 11

Session 1

8:30am PST

Digital Classification Activities with Google Slides

Your Google Classroom is all set up, but now what? This Google Slides template is the perfect framework for thousands of K-12 sorting activities. Bring some teacher materials with you and let’s build a sorting activity together around YOUR content that you can do with YOUR students in the next week!

Speakers

Caleb Rothe

Instructional Technology Coach, RUSD

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 8

Session 1

8:30am PST

Digital Interactive Notebooks for the Middle School Classroom

An alternative to regular paper interactive notebooks, digital interactive notebooks allow students to interact digitally with their learning like no paper notebook can. No more hauling home notebooks to grade or lost notebooks! Leave this session with free templates to create your own today!

Speakers

Blanca Lemus

Teacher, Palm Springs Unified School District

I am a 6th grade math and science teacher with a passion for technology use in the classroom. I hold a Master’s Degree in 21st Century Teaching and Learning. I am a Board Member for CoachellaCUE.

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 12

Session 1

8:30am PST

Getting Started with Google Slides

This session is designed for the teacher who is starting to use Google Slides in their classroom. We will look at basic design tools and popular add on teachers can use to make their presentations interactive. We will end by looking at other ways we can use google slides in the classroom.

Speakers

Paulla Tilton

Teacher, Corona Norco Unified School District

I have been a history teacher for the Corona Norco Unified School District since 2000. I have been part of my site's Curriculum Focus team since it began. I was also selected to serve on the Instructional leadership corps when it began in 2013 and have been serving as a presenter... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 3

Session 1

8:30am PST

Teach with Disney Magic: Tech Hacks to Plus your Presentations!

Engage your students the way Disney Imagineers engage their guests with simple PowerPoint, Google and Adobe Suite presentation tricks based on Mickey’s 10 Commandments of Design to make your classroom the happiest place on Earth. Disney magic included!

Here's a link to the presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NI3cpg1Q-q2sk-R97Ic8HlECAbCUjS8T/view?usp=sharing

Speakers

Kevin Roughton

Teacher, Author, Jurupa USD

Disney, esports, gamification, presentations

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 1

Session 1

8:30am PST

Technology in the Underworld

Come learn how technology can save the lives of students dealing with trauma and emotional distress, as well as how it can help teachers of those classes.

Speakers

Tory Wadlington

Saturday January 18, 2020 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Room 10

Session 1

9:30am PST

* CANCELLED * Standards-Based Learning & the Tech Infused Classroom

Learn how I use Google Tools and EdTech Apps to shift the culture of my classroom from points and grades to learning and growth! We will explore Google Docs, Slides. Forms, Quizlet, Quizizz, and Peardeck to help students take ownership of their learning and growth!

Speakers

Kathryn Byars

Teacher, Corona Norco USD

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 2

Session 2

9:30am PST

Boosting Achievement and Closing Gaps with Diverse Learners

In this session, participants will be introduced to and have time to explore tech-based tools that will support and bridge gaps in reading and writing for students with special needs and English Language Learners.

Speakers

Kristin Oropeza

Technology TOSA, Little Lake City School District

I’m a former Special Education teacher turned Technology TOSA. I have a soft spot in my heart for #ELLs, #SPED, and K-2 littles. I ❤️ Twitter, graphic design, hand lettering, and working on the #CUELA Board of Directors.

Angela Barnett

Little Lake City School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 7

Session 2

9:30am PST

Digital Choice Boards via FlipGrid

Come experience the power of Digital Choice Boards via FlipGrid: * student choice in self-selecting assignments from a given menu and * options for student voice in FlipGrid. Then you'll use templates to create your own Digital Choice Board to use with your content area.

Speakers

Angela Milversted

Chino Valley Unified School District

I currently serve as an Elementary Instructional Coach for the Chino Valley Unified School District. My 12 years of classroom experience include Kinder, 1st, 4th, and 6th grades. My passions include teaching mathematics, science, writing, and educational technology, just to name a... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 3

Session 2

9:30am PST

Digital Tools for High Engagement

Engage in EduProtocols “The Fast & The Curious” and “Thin Slides.” Consider how technology enhances classroom learning and student demonstration of understanding. Incorporate GimKit, Quizlet, Flipgrid,and non-tech ways to increase student learning in the classroom.

Speakers

Carrie Barnett

PD Specialist, San Jacinto Unified

AVID Staff Developer - Digital Teaching & Learning (Elementary and Secondary),Google Certified Educator, Level 2,Flower Farmer

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 15

Session 2

9:30am PST

Getting Creative With Google Classroom and Digital Assessments!

Google Classroom organization and workflow tips. How to simultaneously reduce paper use AND prep time AND boost your formative assessment game! How to use master slides to create digital models, assessments, and self-paced learning! How students can use Chrome to make quick, easy, and free videos.

**Bringing a chromebook or laptop is not required but HIGHLY recommended for this session!**

Speakers

Joseph Barros

Science Teacher, Options For Youth

I have taught in each of the 4 major core subjects except English, but for the last 3 years I have just been teaching Biology and Physics. I serve as a mentor teacher for teachers new to the profession and have recently experimented with implementing Argument Driven Inquiry as a method... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 8

Session 2

9:30am PST

Google Applied Digital Skills Workshop

We will do a deep dive into the content and pedagogy behind Google Applied Digital Skills, then plan how implementation might look at our schools. We hope that Applied Digital Skills will help to spark your students’ creativity and teach foundational computer science concepts in your classroom.

Speakers

Deatra Lee

Technology Teacher on Special Assignment, Perris UHSD

Theresa Gonzales

Teacher, Perris High School

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 9

Session 2

9:30am PST

Hyperdocs, History, and Primary Sources: The Transformative Trio

Create and customize digital lessons focused on historical primary sources for your classroom which allow students to work at their own pace through carefully crafted, interactive digital lessons that support natural differentiation, collaboration, and the ultimate student-centered classroom.

Speakers

Leticia Citizen

Instructional support, Hawthorne School

Leticia, a 23-yr educator, dedicates her life to social justice, tech-enhanced teaching thru a JEDIB lens, global connections, & facilitating PD. Helping to augment students’ learning, she implements apps to modernize learning spaces. She is co-founder of Equity In Action, CA... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 4

Session 2

9:30am PST

Know Better, Do Better

We must change. Why? Our students, schools ,lives, futures-are in a constant state of flux. We don’t want ourselves or our students to be left behind. How? Adopt the “Know Better, Do Better” mantra. Engage in activities to “discover” your “Know Better” practices and participate in practical examples and lesson ideas to support new “Do Better” practices. This session is guaranteed to be a fun, fast paced, practical, interactive session full of heart, anecdotes, hands on learning and a good time!

Speakers

Cori Orlando

Lead Instructional Technology Specialist, Oak Park

Cori is currently an administrator (Instructional Services Specialist for Elementary ELA) in Riverside Unified School District. Prior to that she was most recently a third grade teacher in Ventura County. Previously, she was a TOSA and worked with JK-12 grade students, teachers and... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 6

Session 2

9:30am PST

Simple Circuitry and Wearable Technology

Explore wearable technology with these amazing Pinacate Middle School students who will lead you to their world of electronic circuitry and wearable technology. Using hands-on learning, participants will dive into the world of simple circuitry to soldering wearable technology.

Speakers

Brenda Dizon-Harris

Teacher, Perris Union High School District

As a child, many teachers filled me with the inspiration to teach. Filled with that inspiration, I attended the University of California, Riverside; I focused on an Education degree, and then received my teaching credential at Chapman University. UCR and CU provided me with enough... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 14

Session 2

9:30am PST

The Greatest (Slides) Show

This session will explore how Google Slides can provide opportunities for collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking with students. Google Slides is more than a presentation app. It can provide a versatile canvas for students to interact with content and demonstrate learning.

Speakers

GlitterGalsEdu

Cassandra Gartung

On Site Instructional Coordinator, Glitter Gals Edu, Victor ESD

Tonja Parkin

Victor Elementary School District, GlitterGalsEdu

Saturday January 18, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Room 1

Session 2

11:15am PST

Lunch

Saturday January 18, 2020 11:15am - 12:00pm PST

Other

11:15am PST

AR/VR Playground

Speakers

Nicholas Clayton

Special Education Teacher/Tech Coach, Victor Elementary School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 11:15am - 2:00pm PST
Foyer

12:15pm PST

A few of my favorite things - Useful Technology for the Classroom

Get ready for a rapid fire session about the best apps, sites, and tools to use in the classroom with ideas on how to transform your classroom into a learner-driven environment.

Speakers

Lisa Mendoza

Academic Support Teacher, Enrique Camarena Jr. High

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 10

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Classroom Flipping for Beginners

Participants will learn what a flipped classroom is and easy ways to flip their lessons with or with out technology. Entry level apps will also be introduced Edpuzzle, Flipgrid, Edji, Quizizz, Padlet Participants will leave with a lesson they can implement in their classroom immediately.

Speakers

Diane Mapes

TSA EdTech Coach, Corona Norco USD

I am a So Cal native. I have been married 29 years and have 2 adult children. I am getting ready to start my 32nd year in education. I was a classroom teacher for 30 years in my last 2 years I immersed myself in everything EdTech within a year my entire class was digital. In 2020... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 11

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Creativity in the Classroom with Google Slides

Session attendees will learn how Google Slides can be utilized to take a more creative approach to typical classroom assignments. Attendees will learn how to create infographics, storybooks, newsletters and memory books using Google Slides, along with helpful add-ons for these projects.

Speakers

Kristin Oropeza

Technology TOSA, Little Lake City School District

Angela Barnett

Little Lake City School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 1

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Digital Badging

The Hybrid School of Innovation invites you to take a peek at how they use the free Badgr app in Canvas to create a digital badging rewards program for their hybrid high school students. Creating equity in a digital environment is made easy with the Badgr app in Canvas. Reinforce positive behaviors that otherwise go unnoticed and give all students a sense of achievement beyond their grade. Award badges for assignment completion, attendance, participation, and more. Learn how to create module requirements and to assign badges, as well as the benefits of a Badgr Pro account. **Prior experience with Canvas recommended.**

Non-CNUSD ➡️ add our Canvas training course here: https://cnusd.instructure.com/register (Join code: T4JWLP)
CNUSD ➡️ add our Canvas training course here: https://cnusd.instructure.com/enroll/T4JWLP

Speakers

Ashley Bermudez

Teacher, Corona Norco USD

Brandon Kaan

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 5

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Eduprotocols 2 Let the Greatness Continue!

Whether this is your first time learning about Eduprotocols or you’re ready to dive deeper into the 2nd book, join us for a mind-blowing experience. You will build positive culture, simplify lessons, & create engaging and personalized learning opportunities. Get ready for success! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OM6D0EcjqFbX25qMMlM_scbD62gMokI2TEytMBOxiKk/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Jill Hollon

Teacher, Romoland School District

14th year in education. Google Certified Level 1 & 2, LED Administrator certified, and the Harvest Valley Elementary Site Instructional Technology Lead. I am a passionate educator who strives to meet the needs of every child through personalized learning, integration of technology... Read More →

Lucy Lane

Teacher, Romoland School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 13

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Health From The Inside Out

Participants will learn about Ed Puzzle and Pear Deck through the lens of health and social emotional concepts. Inspired by the movie Inside Out, our interactive presentation will introduce the audience to Pear Deck and Ed Puzzle while they learn (and take away) content.

Speakers

Natasha Chirino

Corona-Norco Unified School District

Amber Dudley

Corona-Norco Unified School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 14

Session 3

12:15pm PST

I Love Inclusion - Specialized Academic Instructional Model

Hear it from two teachers (one gen ed and one SAI) on how coteaching can help support all students (with IEP's or not) See different examples of how you can structure your classroom to be inclusive and begin truly exploring collective efficacy to help support all learners!

http://bit.ly/iheartINCLUSION

Speakers

Heather Hilz Fitzgerald

Assistant Principal, Romoland School District

Heather Hilz Fitzgerald is an educator in the Romoland School District. She is dedicated to supporting educators to create learning experiences that encompass Blended Learning models, transcending technology, and supporting personalized learning for all students.

Anna Cole

Specialized Academic Instructor, Romoland School District

Anna Cole is a Specialized Academic Instructor in the Romoland School District. Her continued efforts to help support students with IEP's by structuring inclusion models with general education teachers has been at the forefront of her teaching practices and is continuing to educate... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 6

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Next Steps with Google Classroom

Differentiation, hidden settings, and so much more! This session is for those familiar with Google Classroom basics and want to get more out of this classroom tech tool. This session will help you learn additional strategies for online class management and efficiency for any grade.

Speakers

MaryAlison Weintraub

Teacher, Baldwin Park USD

I am an elementary teacher and an instructional technology coach for teachers new to 1:1 devices. I am a Google Certified Educator and a DonorsChoose Teacher Ambassador. I’m also Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, Quizizz, Kahoot, and Newsela certified.

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 8

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Second Language Acquisition in the 21st Century

Attendees will learn to use digital tools and strategies for 2nd language acquisition for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Focus will be on the integration of technology in facilitating comprehensible input and authentic student output and will also incorporate 21st Century Standards.

Speakers

Donna Goode

Teacher, Perris Union High School District

Donna Goode is a veteran educator who is committed to helping fellow educators learn to effectively use technology. She is a Google Certified Educator and is dual-credentialed in Spanish/English Language Arts. Donna is passionate about empowering educators to embrace the use of technology... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 12

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Seesawing Up Your Math

Get rid of those boring math curriculum worksheets and make the standards more engaging with Seesaw. Let's get hands on with some math standards and show our learning use the newly updated Seesaw. Be ready to transform your class on Monday after attending this session! bit.ly/DeanMath

Speakers

Jennifer Dean

Teacher, Desert Sands Unified School District

Jennifer is a 1st grade teacher in Desert Sands Unified School District at Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies. She taught TK and 2nd grade in Illinois and has taught 2nd grade and 1st grade in California. She obtained her M.S in Instructional Technology, is... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 2

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Using Digital Citizenship to Move into Civic Action

Inspire students to take civic action! Using Sustainable Development Goals, we’ll explore a) digcit strategies for civil discourse, b) thinking routines to consider multiple perspectives c) tech tools for activism. Participants will leave with resources & a project framework.

Speakers

Sue Thotz

Senior Program Manager, Common Sense Education

I'm the Senior Program Manager for Common Sense Education, a non-profit organization that provides free resources to parents and families. I'm also a founding member of Equity in Action CA. Follow me on Twitter @suethotz.

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 7

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Using HyperDocs for Integrated English Language Development Instruction

HyperDocs create learning experiences that blend the ELD standards, ELA/Literacy standards, & content standards. HyperDocs are engaging & interactive, students create, communicate, collaborate, & think critically while developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the content area.

Speakers

Theresa Gonzales

Teacher, Perris High School

Deatra Lee

Technology Teacher on Special Assignment, Perris UHSD

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 4

Session 3

12:15pm PST

Using Wonderopolis to Inspire Young Poets

Participants will learn how writing fueled by wonder peaks student curiosity, creates purpose for writing poetry, and promotes student engagement with peers globally using various edtech platforms.

Speakers

Leticia Citizen

Instructional support, Hawthorne School

Saturday January 18, 2020 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
Room 15

Session 3

1:15pm PST

Coachella CUE Boom!

The members of the Coachella CUE Board will make your head go BOOM! with quick and informative mini sessions. Each presenter will provide one of their favorite tools to use and share how they use them in their daily routines. Take away various tools and tricks in this fun and entertaining session.

Speakers

Paul Gordon

Teacher, Palm Springs Unified School District

I am a tech junkie that always wants to push the limits of what is happening. Trail blaze and making my own path is my style.

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 5

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Computer Science for the Elementary Mind

Promoting early computational literacy helps students become effective, efficient, and ethical users of technology as they create, collaborate, and communicate. We will share how to build computational literacy in elementary classrooms by integrating computer science standards into other subjects.

Speakers

Steve Kong

Riverside County Office of Education

Christalle Hart

Teacher, Elementary, Riverside Unified School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 9

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Getting Started with Google Classroom

Create your own online classroom! Learn the basics in this beginner session to get started on your own. Whether you teach kinders, seniors, or any grade in between, Google Classroom is adaptable for your students. This session is for anyone new to technology, 1:1 devices, or G Suite for Education.

Speakers

MaryAlison Weintraub

Teacher, Baldwin Park USD

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 8

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Going Further, Faster, and Higher with GATE Students

Attendees will learn how to use the prompts of depth and complexity in order to differentiate content, process, and product for students.

Speakers

Nyree Clark

Curriculum Program Specialist, EdTech PK-6 & GATE, Colton Joint Unified School District

Nyree Clark is a Curriculum Program Specialist in EdTech PK-6 and GATE for the Colton Joint Unified School District. She is a co-founding member of #EquityInActionCA and was appointed to the Instructional Coaches Advisory Board for Future Ready Schools. She is a member of Our Voice... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 2

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Google Slides for the Timid Techie

In this GO-SLOW session, you’ll be introduced to many of the features of Google Slides and get some ideas about how to use this tool with intention. Learn how to help focus student attention on interacting with content, getting and giving feedback, and creating evidence of learning.

Speakers

Brittany Conrad

Learning, Innovation, & EdTech TSA, Corona Norco USD

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 1

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Low Prep Protocols with High Yield Outcomes

Pedagogy is the driver; technology is the accelerator. Improve student learning, increase efficiency, decrease copy count by using EduProtocols. Based on the book by Corippo & Heburn, plan low floor-high ceiling activities that integrate technology & build class culture. What could be better!

Speakers

Kim Voge

Educator, PYLUSD

Kim Voge has been an educator for 26 years. As an instructional coach for seven years, her strengths lie in focused, streamlined experiences that can be applied to a variety of content areas and educational situations. Kim’s G-Suite trainings incorporate best practices including... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 13

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Making Student Thinking Visible

Learning takes place inside student heads and is often invisible to teachers. This session will provide tools and tips for making student thinking visible so that we have evidence of student learning in our classrooms.

Speakers

Jonathan Brubaker

9th/11th Grade English Teacher, Beaumont High School

English Teacher. My strengths are teaching novels, class discussions, tech tools, and classroom management.

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 11

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Media Literacy 101: Practical tips to help students navigate digital media

How can teachers help students responsibly navigate digital media in the era of "fake news"? Attendees will learn about media and information literacy, and be given practical tips and strategies to help students better navigate digital media across curriculums.

Speakers

Nadine Loza

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 7

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Oh, The Things You Can Draw!

Come learn more about the hidden Google App: Google Drawings! Participants will learn how to create a several different products which can be used in the classroom to help students visualize difficult concepts. Google Drawings brings learning to life in a fun and creative way!

Speakers

GlitterGalsEdu

Tonja Parkin

Victor Elementary School District, GlitterGalsEdu

Cassandra Gartung

On Site Instructional Coordinator, Glitter Gals Edu, Victor ESD

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 3

Session 4

1:15pm PST

The Yin & Yang of SEL (Social Emotional Learning) in SPED

We will share how we create a culturally balanced therapeutic techno-healing approach for students with social-emotional needs. We will be looking at core SEL competencies and thinking about ways we can use technology to support individualized goals and objectives.

Speakers

Don Harris

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 14

Session 4

1:15pm PST

Transform your Classroom with Minecraft Education!

Learn how to utilize Minecraft Education in the classroom. Minecraft Education has completely changed the classroom for all different types of learners. Minecraft is a popular game that a lot of students play outside the classroom. Minecraft will absolutely engage students and extend their learning.

Speakers

Patrick Lindsey

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 10

Session 4

1:15pm PST

UDL, It’s In Our (Human) Blood!

Presenting a fresh outlook for understanding UDL: A developmental lens that highlights the commonality of all learners as human beings; offers quick access to the UDL framework for today’s inclusive educators, and nurtures to promote fun, inclusive cultures that thrive.

Speakers

Christy Cook

Education Specialist, Romoland School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 6

Session 4

1:15pm PST

What Every Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Wants to Know about Digital Citizenship!

This session will provide insight and resources attendees can use to vett movies, games, apps, music, etc. Those who attend will leave with a greater knowledge and understanding of the digital world their children are growing up in and how they can help them grow into good citizens.

Speakers

Roni MacDonald

EdTech Coach, Corona Norco USD

I help support 50 schools, K-12, with another EdTech coach. I recently received my Google Trainer certification, as a result of my love for Google products and helping teachers with effective technology integration and 21st century pedagogy. My focus is on student-centered learning... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Room 15

Session 4

2:15pm PST

#K2CanToo Use Google for Literacy Centers

Learn how to transform some of those paper based literacy centers into engaging digital resources. Leave with many ready made templates for you to start using in your classroom Monday! This session will save you time on copies & more! bit.ly/DeanGoogleLiteracy

Speakers

Jennifer Dean

Teacher, Desert Sands Unified School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 13

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Being Brave and Persistent in the Classroom

Supporting each child's needs can be overwhelming and at times teachers can feel helpless because the fruit of our work is not instantly visible. This session helps teachers identify areas of self-doubt or insecurity and develop an action plan so we can leave empowered and continue our good work.

Speakers

Princess Choi

Math Teacher, Perris Union High School District

I am a Math and Computer Science teacher at a Title One school. Let's talk about how we can help students get motivated. How can we help these students do better?

Deatra Lee

Technology Teacher on Special Assignment, Perris UHSD

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 9

Session 5

2:15pm PST

BLAST OFF! School Video Announcements

This session will teach you all you need to know to start your own school video announcements.

From casting, scripts, equipment, filming, editing, to publishing; all will be explained.

Even better…this can all be done by students! Come and watch a teacher and students help you from the ground up.

You can do this and we are here to help make it happen!

Speakers

Mike Grothem

Ed Tech Coach - TOSA, Corona Norco USD

Michael is a 2nd year Ed Tech Coach (TOSA) in Corona, California with a master's degree and 18 years of teaching experience. He won “Best of Ed Tech” from Tech & Learning for his school video announcement program. He was won 2 international video competitions with his students... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 12

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Bring the World into Your Classroom with Google's Geo Tools

Do you want to learn how you can bring your lessons to life using Google's Geo tools? In this session, we will explore Google My Maps, Google Tour Builder and Google Earth and learn all the various ways you can use them to create or enhance interactive and engaging lessons.

Speakers

Christina Alaniz

5th grade Teacher, Palm Springs Unified

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 8

Session 5

2:15pm PST

CA State Databases

Learn about the state of California's free information and research databases to all k-12 students. Attendees will be given an introduction to Britannica, Proquest, and Teaching Books databases available to all CA public school students.

Speakers

Nadine Loza

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 15

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Creating District Systems for Digital Citizenship Success

This session is designed for leaders who want to systematically roll out a digital citizenship integration including staff training, accountability, measurement and support for teachers. See examples of what works. All participants will walk out with a plan, examples and templates for action.

Speakers

Sue Thotz

Senior Program Manager, Common Sense Education

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 7

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Free & Simple Ways to Introduce Augmented Reality to Students

Have you been interested in incorporating Augmented Reality into your classes, but aren't sure where to start? In this interactive session, we will explore free and easy-to-use tools to introduce Augmented Reality to your students.

Speakers

Judy Nguyen

Teaching & Learning Consultant, All Covered, Inc.

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 10

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Liven Up Your Google Slides

Learn to customize and create interactive tools and resources in Google Slides. You will learn how to edit the master, add video and audio, how to change background, transitions, and layouts, how to add hyperlinks and more!!!

Speakers

Donna Goode

Teacher, Perris Union High School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 3

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Math Classroom{Coding (Problem solving + Computational thinking)} =(Success)all

Session will introduce educators to block coding and how it can be blended in math classrooms to foster mathematical competencies that go beyond computational skills and are developed via genuine learning environments. Participants will create a coding project for a common core math standard.

Speakers

Deepika Srivastava

STEAM & Innovation Coordinator, RUSD

Varun Srivastava

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 1

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Model the Way-Lead Your Admin Team into the Digital Age

As admin, we must model for our staff. However, many are not familiar w/tech used in classrooms or the capabilities of these tools for admin work. We must push our admin colleagues to use tech. Come learn how admin use tech for or productivity, instructional leadership, & to build growth mindset.

Speakers

Jeremy Goins

Administrative Director, Corona-Norco USD

Proud principal of Eleanor Roosevelt High School- Father, husband, learner. Trying to be the best at getting better. #ERHS

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 14

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Station Rotation Motivation

Are you ready to take your learning experiences to the next level? In this session, you will walk through the Blended Learning Process of developing thematic Cross-Curricular stations that support all learners. Be ready to brainstorm how your next unit can be tailored into "real world" tasks that will engage, motivate, and challenge your students. http://bit.ly/StationRotationMotivation

Speakers

Heather Hilz Fitzgerald

Assistant Principal, Romoland School District

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 11

Session 5

2:15pm PST

Stop Teaching and Your Kids Will Start Learning!

We transitioned from a PBL classroom to a student sentered student choice learning environment. When students have more control of their learning they are more interested in learning. Atendees will be presented with why this a good choice for their students.

Speakers

Michael Aguilar

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 6

Session 5

2:15pm PST

The eSports Scholarship Phenomenon

Esports has become the fastest growing competitive medium in the world over the last decade and colleges have been getting involved for more than half of that time span. Come in and learn what eSports is, how it can benefit students, and the colleges and careers that offer technology scholarships and training to enter into a new and exciting field for technology!

Speakers

Matthew Bales

Saturday January 18, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Room 5

Session 5

3:10pm PST

Closing/Raffle

Saturday January 18, 2020 3:10pm - 3:25pm PST

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