Below are the sessions for the 2017 SPARCC Technology Conference, grouped by time slot. Details for each session are listed along with a link to a session resource document which the presenters may use to provide additional links, resources, and materials related to their session.
To see a quick list of all sessions in a grid, view our Session Schedule At A Glance.
8:30 AM - Session Slot #1Creating and Editing Videos on a Chromebook Whether you teach a specific grade or subject, you’ll learn to help students create, collaborate & build capacity with video creation/editing on a Chromebook. Receive a handout of resources. Room: Silk Auditorium Presenter: Eric Siler Organization: ideastream Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Resource-O-Rama So Many Resources! No matter what subject or grade you teach there will be plenty for you and your students. Room: M101 Presenter: Anthony Luscre Organization: ZT Learn Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed, Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document From Code to Commerce - App Building with Students Eric and his teacher Mr. A have coded a web app from the ground up. Not only will they share their invention, they'll also walk through all the resources they used to build and secure it. Room: B100 Presenter: Daniel Adiletta and Eric Ulchaker Organization: Gilmour Academy Grade Levels: High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Automating your library with Google Automate features of your school library: scheduling computer labs, attendance, teacher collaboration requests, study hall sign-ups, new resources polls, digital signage, and book requests. Room: B102 Presenter: Andrew Robitaille Organization: Jackson Local School District Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document It's Not You; It's Me: Disrupting Implicit Association in the Classroom with Technology Create safe, equitable learning environments in which leaders & learners are empowered to disrupt implicit biases. This session includes free classroom-ready activities & digital tools. Room: B106 Presenter: Danielle Filas Organization: Village Academy Schools Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Google Tour Builder - Global Learning Made Simple Combining Google Earth, Google Drive, YouTube, and Photos, users can create an interactive experience to share information. Take your students beyond your classroom walls with TourBuilder! Room: B109 Presenter: Matthew Mays Organization: Perry Local Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Creating Book Trailers with Adobe Spark Book Trailers are easy to make, encourage writing and critical thinking and get students excited about books! Adobe Spark is a free tool and easy enough for even elementary students to use. Room: B110 Presenter: Amy Keister Organization: Louisville City Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Get to Know Some Mathtacular Technology Tools Come get to know Desmos and Equatio to make teaching and learning math easier and more fun for all ages. Room: B111 Presenter: Amy Roediger Organization: Mentor Public Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Physics, Engineering, and Just Plain Fun with Sphero During this session, we will explore how students go #BeyondCode and work with Sphero cross curricular. After an intro, participants will dive into using the robot and developing ideas! Room: B113 Presenter: Leah LaCrosse Organization: Huron City Schools Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Chrome for Kinders Would you like to use Google Tools, but have students in Kindergarten or First Grade? This session will focus on using a multitude of Google Tools to digitize the K-1 classroom. Room: B114 Presenter: Megan Brannon Organization: Garaway Local Schools Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document "l Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts" (Snapchat for Educators) WTH are Snapcodes, Geofilters and Bitmojis? Snapchat is a must for communicating w/teens. Come to class with the Snapchat app and your account activated on your phone. http://goo.gl/xpPU7D Room: G107 Presenter: Robin Welch Organization: Minerva Local Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Autocrat Your Way to Individualized Instruction Have you ever wondered how to personalize instruction based on what students need? Learn how to leverage Forms and Autocrat to personalize instruction for your students. Room: G108 Presenter: Scott Kinkoph Organization: Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Assess. Adapt. Achieve. Many students struggle when the tests have technology-enhanced items that students don’t have much experience with. Edgenuity is proud to introduce UpSmart, a supplemental test readiness program designed to help students in grades 6-8 demonstrate mastery in math and English language arts. Room: G109 Presenter: Tonya Samuels Organization: Edgenuity Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Integrating Google Drawing Into Your Classroom I have been using google drawing for several years in my life science classroom. This session will give you a multitude of examples and templates that can be used for every subject and level Room: G111 Presenter: Susan Jones Organization: Ottoville Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Flipping Google Slides Using Google Slides only as a PowerPoint substitute? You’re missing out! Learn how to go beyond the slideshow with student activities for any content area. Room: Silk Auditorium Presenter: Eric Curts (for Alyse Consiglio) Organization: SPARCC Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Tech Tools to Prep for Online Testing An overview of online resources to help prepare your students for online AIR testing, including hands on practice with highlighting, providing textual evidence and other skills. Room: M101 Presenter: Kris Baker Organization: Field Local Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document There's No Such Thing as a Free App Free apps & web services are a must-have in our personal & professional lives, but is there anything to worry about? Let's review & discuss privacy terms of these services & our responsibility to protect students when using them. Room: B100 Presenter: Rebecca Furlong Organization: Wooster City Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document ¿Qué Pasa Calabaza? Interpreting the use of digital applications in the "Specials" A quick-paced hands-on session highlighting the practical uses of 1:1 in World Language, PE, Art & Music. Tried & true apps and multimedia platforms that you can implement mañana. Room: B102 Presenter: Kristen Niedzwiecki Organization: Chardon Local Schools Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Coding and Lego WeDo 2.0 for elementary students Beginning stages of coding in a primary classroom, introduction of apps, and BeeBot will be utilized. We will use Lego WeDo 2.0 to introduce robotics and coding for primary students. Room: B106 Presenter: Erin Mengeu and Tina Forchione Organization: Lake Local Schools Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Schoology Basics - Getting Started This is a Schoology 101 course where you will create a Schoology account and learn the basics of course creation, assignment types, question types, and basic gradebook functions. Room: B109 Presenter: Beth Kasler Organization: Louisville City Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Paperless Literature Circles Attendees will be introduced to the online forms used for paperless literature circles: schedules, grading timelines, student journal forms, job record forms, and educator tracking forms. Room: B110 Presenter: Cheryl Bledsoe and Ashli Breit Organization: Lake Local Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document NewsDepth - Digital Literacy, Digital Media, and You Expand your classroom with NewsDepth! Develop digital literacy skills, expand 21st Century Learning, make relevant curricular connections, & prepare students for College & Career Readiness. Room: B111 Presenter: Christopher Crawford Organization: WVIZ/PBS ideastream Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Making Mastery Learning Possible Through Technology This session offers practical tips on the creation, implementation, and management of mastery grids and the systematic use of edtech tools to increase student achievement and engagement. Room: B114 Presenter: Tiffany Ott Organization: Cleveland Heights University Heights school district Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Technology in Math...What?!?! Technology+Math=Amazing! Discover the different ways technology can be used in math classes. We'll explore add-ons and extensions, google apps math activities, and online graphing websites. Room: G107 Presenter: Connie Fasig Organization: Constellation Community Schools Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Virtual Reality in the Classroom Virtual Reality is transforming education to engage learners like never before. Join Steve Haman (ByteSpeed) and professional PD trainer Mark Suter, (Ohio), as they walk you through how to bring your classroom to the cutting edge of 21st century learning. Room: G109 Presenter: Mark Suter Organization: ByteSpeed Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Creating Student Ownership of Assignments with Google HyperDocs This session will explore the power of hyperdocs assignments that take students on extended in depth learning experiences of your content standards. Room: G111 Presenter: Garth Holman Organization: Beachwood City Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Less memorizing and more learning for Vocabulary Activities Increasing vocabulary improves reading & writing skills! Learn basic tech tools to create easy learning activities & stations for vocab acquisition. Plan now for go-to lessons all year! Room: Silk Auditorium Presenter: Susan Martin Organization: Constellation Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Breakout - A Platform for Immersive Learning Games Breakouts are learning games that teach teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, and grit by presenting participants with challenges that ignite their natural drive to problem-solve. Room: M101 Presenter: David Clark and Mary Snellgrove Organization: Butler County Educational Service Center Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document MIT App Creation in Middle School STEAM, 21st Century, Computer Science, Community Projects, Oh My! This session will show you how MiT App creation can apply to all. Bring Android devices & laptops for more fun interaction. Room: B100 Presenter: Amanda Gillespie Organization: STEAMM Academy @ Hartford Middle School Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document DIY/Maker Radio in the Classroom Amateur Radio Operators or Hams originally tinkerers, today’s Makers. Electronics & Radio to SPARK your MakerSpaces + lessons for all curriculum areas. Show & tell plus project to take home. Room: B102 Presenter: Anthony Luscre Organization: ZT Learn Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Making the Future Now: 3D Printing in Education Educators will be introduced to 3D printing and how it can be utilized in different classes. Presentation will cover a variety of 3D printing basics and some ideas to get started. Room: B106 Presenter: Brian Wetzel Organization: Centerburg High School Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Effective School Communication - Simple Google Sheets and Easy Recording with YouTube Live It's so tough to follow a daily routine let alone teach! By utilizing the Google tools of Sheets and YouTube Live attendees will learn to collaborate effectively with colleagues and friends! Room: B109 Presenter: Matthew Mays Organization: Perry Local Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Google Forms in the Elementary Classroom Find out about Google Forms in the elementary world. Ideas range from self-grading student assessment to students' "I wish my teacher knew..." journals, data collection/analysis, and more! Room: B110 Presenter: Katie Wells Organization: Perry Local Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document ISearch for quality content Go beyond Google. Learn to use ISearch in your teaching to find high-quality, FREE content. Learn to search and share resources in Google Classroom & Schoology. All content areas. Room: B111 Presenter: Amy Keister Organization: Louisville City Schcools Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Early Computer Coding with PBS Kids Scratch Jr. Explore coding skills for children ages 5-8 using the PBS Kids Scratch Jr. app. Colorful programming blocks and beloved characters combine together to tell stories in a digital environment. Room: B113 Presenter: Christopher Crawford Organization: WVIZ/PBS ideastream Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Creating a Digital book club in Google Classroom - pros and cons Go digital; discover the backstories of your favorite characters at Hogwarts. No matter where you are, at the office, at home, or the cupboard under the stairs, you can join in the fun! Room: B114 Presenter: Linda Tedesco Organization: Akron Schools Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Literacy Activities with Google Docs Explore engaging hands-on literacy activities including Docs "Black Out", "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories, Word Count summarization skills, and Emojis for reading and writing. Room: G107 Presenter: Eric Curts Organization: SPARCC Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Key Ingredients to Blended and Personalized Learning Learn about the key ingredients to implementing blended learning through this hands-on workshop. Walk way with a cookbook of ideas on how to start to mix up your own blended recipe. Room: G108 Presenter: Marcia Kish Organization: DSD Professional Development Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document The Dynamic Duo: EquatIO and Read&Write Read&Write for Google is a literacy extension with tools like text-to-speech and highlighters. EquatIO makes it quick and easy to create equations, graphs, stats displays and math quizzes in Google Docs, Sheets, or Forms. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices as they will learn how to install the free versions of both tools. Room: G109 Presenter: Jon McPeters Organization: texthelp Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document 1 to 1 - the Good and the Bad We will be taking a look at both sides of 1:1 chromebooks in 4-12 environment. Tips and tricks to help both starting 1:1 districts as well as current 1:1 districts. Room: G111 Presenter: Heidi Varansky Organization: Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Google FORMative Assessments This session will be a hands-on experimentation using Google Forms for various ways to assess students. We will walk-thru, build, protect, and learn to share our forms with others. Room: Silk Auditorium Presenter: Richard Smith Organization: Ss. Robert & William Catholic School Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Fantastic Feedback Tools for Google Docs Make feedback more personal and useful with tools to leave text comments, voice recordings, video recordings, and handwritten feedback on your students' Google Docs. Room: M101 Presenter: Eric Curts Organization: SPARCC Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document How and Why to Start a Robotics Club This session will describe a robotics club that has grown from 12 students and 2 robots, to 80 students in grades 4-12 and 18 robots, in just 4 years, and with very little school funding. Room: B100 Presenter: Kevin Landis Organization: Brookside High School Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Twitter 101 Participants will learn how to establish a Twitter account, send/reply to tweets, participate in a Twitter chat, and more. Room: B106 Presenter: Melissa Eddington Organization: Dublin City Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Beautiful Data with Google Sheets Join this session to learn how to filter, sort, and validate data, change upper and lower cases, combine and break data apart, and automate it all! Room: B109 Presenter: Andreas Johansson Organization: Streetsboro City Schools Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Diving Deeper with GClassroom - Beyond Basics Learn how you can see who has or hasn’t completed the work, & provide direct feedback. Embed videos, GForms, & integrate resources. Schedule assignment & adjust due dates. Room: B110 Presenter: Amy Statler Organization: Cleveland Heights-University Heights Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8) Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Taking the sting out of Digital Research - Organization, Annotation, and Collaboration Digital research doesn’t have to hurt. See how Diigo can help take the sting out of the digital research process for teachers and students. Room: B111 Presenter: Beth Kasler Organization: Louisville City Schools Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Using Schoology for OTES Come learn about Schoology, while connecting it's features to OTES. Don't use Schoology? No problem, this will give you a chance to connect the features of your LMS to OTES. Room: B114 Presenter: Alicia Nussbaum and Susan Jones Organization: Ottoville Local Schools Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Blending Technology in a K-12 classroom with Tons of Free Web Resources The presentation is designed to incorporate diverse forms of teaching methods allowing for differentiation at all levels. Many lessons will be accompanied with videos for home instruction. Room: G107 Presenter: Dan Hoffman Organization: Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Put your Simple Machines knowledge to work to better learn STEM using LEGO® Through building, designing, and testing solutions, come experience how this LEGO Education solution encourages students to work as scientists and engineers, all while honing design technology and math skills. An excellent pre-robotics program. Room: G109 Presenter: Ivery Toussant Jr Organization: LEGO Education Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document What is Khan Academy and How Can I Use it in My Classroom? The objective for this session is to equip educators to use Khan Academy effectively with students by providing an overview of the learning resources that Khan Academy provides for free. Room: G111 Presenter: Scott Sommer Organization: Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of Learn about hidden Google gems such as nGram, Trends, Web Fonts, AutoDraw, Tour Builder, SpellUp, Toontastic, Smarty Pins, Interland, Instant Search Cards, Landlines, Earth Timelapse & more! Room: Silk Auditorium Presenter: Eric Curts Organization: SPARCC Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Support Literacy Ohio's Learning Standards with Achieve the Core Online Teachers who are looking for up-dated, aligned lesson plans, vocabulary assistance, and sample writing prompts in all subject areas, this session is the one! Everything is copyright free. Room: M101 Presenter: Joanne Krajeck Organization: SST 9 Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Using World Book Online to support student learning Learn to use World Book Online to bring quality content into your classroom on demand. Explore the tools World Book provides that support differentiation. Room: B100 Presenter: Amy Keister Organization: Louisville City Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Learning Unbound - Teaching with Vernier Participants will be introduced and experience Vernier data collection technology available for classroom use through the Stark County ESC's Science And Math on the Move (SAMM) program. Room: B102 Presenter: Dale Gallucci Organization: Stark County ESC Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Keeping it Suite Keep helps create, collaborate, and access information using notes & lists. The session gives an overview of the apps features including reminders, voice memos, collections, and drawings. Room: B106 Presenter: David Clark and Mary Snellgrove Organization: Butler County Educational Service Center Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Collaboration Connection! - 3 Amazing Tools to Collaborate Effectively Put the focus back on what’s really important! Using Google Team Drive, Google Keep, and new Google Sites, attendees will walk away with an organized life and a new look on collaboration. Room: B109 Presenter: Matthew Mays Organization: Perry Local Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Google Forms - Beyond Collecting Data The session will introduce the logic behind branching forms that facilitates classroom differentiation, use prefilled links to interact and respond to data and focus on Forms Add-on's. Room: B110 Presenter: Ryan Hale Organization: Akron Public Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), High School (9-12), Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document 3D design, VR, and Coding in one App! Why yes! CoSpaces is a free app for unique student-created content. Get the basics so you have the confidence to share this platform with your students. Brainstorm uses for CoSpaces in your lessons. Room: B111 Presenter: Susan Martin Organization: Constellation Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Good Cop vs Bad Cop - Navigating the Security Battle between User Wants and Tech Permissions Does your district have a plan that protects student data? Are parents aware? Teachers? Students? Join two ed. tech nerds in finding a balance between legality & student engagement. Room: B113 Presenter: Amy Hudson Estepp and Toby Salyers Organization: Franklin City Schools, Eaton Community Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Seeing the Whole Picture The Street View & Cardboard Camera Apps are tools for capturing 360° photos to create a virtual tour of your school or regional landmarks. Come prepared: this is a hands on session. Room: B114 Presenter: Rebecca Rosecrans Organization: TCCSA Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Beginning a New Blend This interactive presentation will offer flips, tips, and strategies to infuse your current lessons with technology. Room: G107 Presenter: Casey Clark Organization: North Canton City Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document "Make"-ing it Possible K-5 Keep hearing about Makerspaces but not exactly sure what one is? This session is designed for K-5 educators who want to learn more about the Maker Movement and ways to get started. Room: G108 Presenter: Laurie Green Organization: Western Reserve Public Media Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Place Students on the Exact Path to Individualized Learning Exact Path is Edmentum's adaptive learning solution for standards based instruction in Reading, Language Arts, and Math and can provide a personalized pathway based upon your NWEA MAP data. Room: G109 Presenter: Chad Sabo Organization: Edmentum Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Project Management with Google Tools Use Google tools to discover project management strategies to save valuable time, allow for greater collaboration, increase creative solutions, and assist in effective decision making. Room: G111 Presenter: Liala Zimmerman Organization: Wayne County Schools Career Center Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Technology SLAM Come see a variety of awesome tech tools and tips in our Technology SLAM! Presenters have 3 minutes each to show off a fun, creative, and useful technology tool. You will be sure to take away some great new ideas!Room: Silk Auditorium Presenter: Multiple Presenters Organization: Various Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Google and Goobrics Ready to stop carrying papers home to grade? Learn how to use the add-on Goobric and Doctopus to attach those rubrics to your assignments. Bring a device for a more engaging session. Room: M101 Presenter: Barb Newton Organization: Northwest Local Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document The Unplugged and Plugged In World of Beginner Coding Coding is for everyone and can be taught by anyone. The basics involve problem solving and critical thinking skills. Learn what coding is, why it's important, and how you can incorporate it. Room: B100 Presenter: Connie Fasig Organization: Constellation Schools: Parma Community Grade Levels: Primary (PreK-2), Intermediate (3-5) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Guidance can google too! Take a look at some great workflows using Google and how the guidance department can use them to their advantage! Room: B102 Presenter: Heidi Varansky Organization: Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Schoology Beyond the Basics - What's Next You've created a Schoology account and mastered the basics, now what? Learn about some intermediate and maybe even some advanced options. Room: B106 Presenter: Beth Kasler Organization: Louisville City Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Kids Gotta Read, Kids Gotta Write Come find ways to use readily available resources to engage students in assignments that will call for them to question the credibility of sources and to create dynamic pieces of writing. Room: B109 Presenter: Ryan Novak Organization: Kenston Local Schools Grade Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Higher Ed Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Google Sites as an Instructional Tool Attendees will see Google Sites used for instructional purposes, and student projects completed using Sites. They will practice using the tool to create a site of their own. Room: B110 Presenter: Cheryl Bledsoe and Ashli Breit Organization: Lake Local Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document FlipGrid - Connecting Students Through Video Giving student opportunities to connect, share learning, & grow as communicators is what this session is truly about. Let's dive into the why & how of implementing video software, FlipGrid! Room: B111 Presenter: Leah LaCrosse Organization: Huron City Schools Grade Levels: Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics Session Resources: Resource Document Have your Forms Collect and Organize Themselves - Streamline your Workflow Using Google This session is a technical demonstration of how to use Google Forms to automate your workflow. Learn how to automatically send email and add events to a calendar based on user responses. Room: G107 Presenter: Scott Sommer Organization: Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document Seeing the Future - Using VR and AR in your Class! Bring VR into your Class! We'll check out apps, resources, and try it out! Bring your smartphone check out Google Cardboard, also Microsoft Hololens to check out AR! Room: G111 Presenter: David Ternent and Becky Stanek Organization: Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee Session Resources: Resource Document
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