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.
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!
Creating 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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 90 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 90 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 90 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 90 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 90 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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:
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 90 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 90 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Room: Silk Auditorium
Presenter: Multiple Presenters
Organization: Various
Length: 45 Minute
Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels
Tech Level: Novice - introduction / basics
Session Resources: Resource Document
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
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
Length: 45 minute
Grade Levels: Not aligned with specific grade levels
Tech Level: Advanced - requires previous experience / knowledge with topic by attendee
Session Resources: Resource Document