Sessions
Below are the sessions for the 2019 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 #1
Best of the Web 2019
In this session, I will present the top fifteen web tools to use in the classroom for the upcoming school year.
Room: Silk Auditorium
Presenter: Megan Brannon
Organization: Garaway Local Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Get Creative with Google Slides & QR Codes
Up your game in Google Slides, past lectures & notes & get kids to turn off YouTube & tune in to lessons! Including designing escape rooms, Choose Your Own Adventure lessons, & digital gallery walks.
Room: M101
Presenter: Melinda Cales
Organization: Cleveland Heights-University Heights
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: MS, HS
Tech Level: Advanced
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Focus - Helping Students in the Classroom of Distractions.
Struggle to keep your students engaged and on task using chromebooks? We get it- and built the Abre Focus App. Now provide a secure browser experience for delivering guided lessons to your students.
Room: B100
Presenter: Chris Dam
Organization: Abre
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Managing iPads in a google world
Take a look at how apple school manager and the FREE! version of Mosyle Manager make managing ipads a breeze and how to avoid the disastrous "my ipad's locked and I don't remember the passcode!"
Room: B102
Presenter: Heidi Varansky
Organization: Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Advanced
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
UDL Dynamic Duo for Literacy & Math (EquatIO and Read&Write)
Read&Write is a powerful literacy tool and EquatIO creates digital math in Google and PDFs! Download Free-For-Teacher access and learn how both tools help increase student engagement in the classroom!
Room: B103
Presenter: Marc Callahan
Organization: Texthelp
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Increasing student achievement and family engagement with Remind!
The ubiquitous use of cell phones brings convenience but also creates complexity for educators and administrators. Learn best practices for streamlining two-way communications.
Room: B106
Presenter: Chuck Paynter
Organization: Remind Inc.
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Using an LMS to Support Student-Centered Learning Through UDL
Learn how you can use a Learning Management System to support student-centered learning through the framework of UDL.
Room: B108
Presenter: Kim Nidy
Organization: North Canton City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Reaching ALL Students with Mastery Learning
This session will provide participants with strategies to reach ALL students with Mastery Learning.
Room: B109
Presenter: Chad Ostrowski
Organization: www.teachbetter.com
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Clean Out and Clean Up! Organize Your Google for MAXIMUM Efficiency!!
Are you tired of your Drive LOSING all of your stuff? Do all of you emails...disappear? Bring your tangled Drive and your vacant Inbox to Clean Out and Clean Up, and learn pro tips to stay organized.
Room: B110
Presenter: Stefanie Lyons
Organization: Plain Local
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Grades K-2 Can Do Tech Too!
This session will help teachers become more confident with utilizing technology in the classroom. They will leave with a variety of technology tools that can be easily added to their repertoire.
Room: B111
Presenter: Jeanne Mathey and Vanessa Slabaugh
Organization: Copley-Fairlawn City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Are You at Risk? Give Yourself a Google Checkup!
Understand the difference between signing into the Chrome browser vs a Google Account in the Cloud. Check your saved passwords, apps with access to your account and those you “Sign in with Google”.
Room: B113
Presenter: Rebecca Rosecrans
Organization: TCCSA
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Build Your Own Standards-Aligned Digital Curriculum...for Free!
Dig into OER tools to find, use and create standards-aligned lessons, resources, and materials integrated with GSuite. Transform and personalize student learning with free INFOhio tools.
Room: B114
Presenter: Melissa Solema
Organization: INFOhio
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Digital Tools For Diverse Learners
Learn about digital tools for all students. Explore how to make text accessible using extensions and fonts, how to help students find focus in the classroom, online organizational tools and more.
Room: G107
Presenter: Ann Radefeld
Organization: North Royalton City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
The Power of Productivity
Time is the most precious commodity in schools. Unlock new ways of thinking through better organization and prioritize the things that really matter to clarify your life!
Room: G108
Presenter: Matthew Mays
Organization: Perry Local Schools - Stark County
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Physical computing with the microbit
You will get hands on with a micro:bit and program it to operate buttons, lights, sound, motors and brainstorm ideas about how you can use this in any curriculum
Room: G109
Presenter: Paul Shircliff
Organization: paulshircliff.org
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Developing Critical Thinking Skills Through Media Literacy
In this interactive session, participants will explore numerous resources (from charts to games to lesson plans) that help us determine credible sources and recognize ones that may be fake.
Room: G111
Presenter: Heather Smith
Organization:
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
9:45 AM - Session Slot #2
Fabulous Fifty - Free Online Resources You Need to Know About!
Join us for the fun as we "app smash" over fifty free resources that can be used in a variety of content areas and grade levels in this fast-paced session.
Room: Silk Auditorium
Presenter: Angela Wojtecki
Organization: Nordonia Hills City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Audio Activities with Google Slides
Learn how to use the new option for adding audio to Slides for engaging activities including narrated eBooks, drag-and-drop interactives, media-rich presentations, student accessibility and more!
Room: M101
Presenter: Eric Curts
Organization: SPARCC
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Reading Plus and Technology Integration
Learn how to use technology (Reading Plus & Google Apps for Education) to enhance reading efficiency and comprehension. Use data to craft a motivation plan for students and establish goals.
Room: B100
Presenter: Alice Johnston
Organization: Massillon City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
The Speed of NE Ohio's Economic Transformation Towards Automation and Robotics Calls Alert Educators to Wake Up and Change Expectations Quickly
Major sectors of Northeast Ohio's economy are changing at near break-neck speed towards automation and robotics. Teachers and principals must understand these changes and adapt quickly.
Room: B102
Presenter: Jeff Beine
Organization: Malone University, Education Dept
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
SameGoal IEP Anywhere
SameGoal makes a web application that allows districts to collaboratively and compliantly document student participation in K-12 Special Programs.
Room: B103
Presenter: Cory Hylton, Michael Forecki
Organization: SameGoal Inc
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Lets Get Down to the Nitty Gritty
If you are an educator/administrator in a district that currently utilizes or wishes to utilize Edgenuity, this is the session for you. Lets discuss questions, share ideas & best practices.
Room: B106
Presenter: Tonya Samuels
Organization: Edgenuity
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: MS, HS
Tech Level: Advanced
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Oh, How I hate thee, IT - End the Battle and Build Collaboration with Teachers
This fun-yet-serious session focuses on how school IT professionals can develop better rapport and relationships that lead to EdTech implementation success.
Room: B108
Presenter: Chad Ostrowski
Organization: Evans Junior High School
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Love at First (Google) Site
Learn how easy it the new Google Sites is to use. See several examples of classroom, library and student use and get time to start your own.
Room: B109
Presenter: Karon Lippincott
Organization: Medina City SD
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Become One with Your Data- A Dozen Powerful (But Easy!) Features of Google Spreadsheets
Become one with your data- wrangle numbers, manipulate text, sort & filter information, colorfully highlight trends while impressing your friends, family & students with your Google Sheet Skills.
Room: B110
Presenter: Anthony Luscre
Organization: ZT Learn
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Classcraft in the Classroom
Participants will be introduced to the online gamification platform Classcraft, and learn how to personalize learning through gamification.
Room: B111
Presenter: Cheryl Yates-Bledsoe
Organization: Lake Local Schools - Stark County
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
The Technological Habits of At-Risk High School Students
This session will explore the mindset and habits that at-risk transitioning ninth-grade students have expressed in regards to using technology in the classroom, and how that translates into practice.
Room: B113
Presenter: Kennethian Green
Organization: Cleveland Heights High School
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
“Make”ing it Happen
Learn about Makerspaces, ways to create your own Makerspace, a review of all the “Makerspace” products that are out there, and determine which ones are for you.
Room: B114
Presenter: Laurie Green
Organization: Mrs.Geeky LLC
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Primary Stations with Google Forms
A "make and take" session! Are you still using CDs or (gasp!) cassette tapes for your listening station? Learn how to use Google Forms to simplify and update your classroom listening station and MORE!
Room: G107
Presenter: Christina Hostetler
Organization: East Holmes
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
High Yield Google
Explore the major factors influencing student achievement alongside hall of fame Google tools to bring them to your own classroom. Student success is the goal and Google is the the key.
Room: G108
Presenter: Matthew Mays
Organization: Perry Local Schools - Stark County
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Introduce immersive technology into your classroom with MERGE Cube
The MERGE Cube is a small augmented reality trigger brings 3D holographic content to life with a smartphone. Try a MERGE Cube, discover educational content, and lead your students to create custom AR.
Room: G109
Presenter: Andrew Robitaille
Organization: Hudson City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Cybersecurity for School and Beyond!
Learn what to look for to identify digital threats. See what data breaches your email(s) have been part of and if your current password aligns with today's security standards. Learn how to handle potential threats such as Phishing, Ransomware, Malware, and Social Engineering.
Room: G111
Presenter: Tyler Smith, Xander Marconi
Organization: SPARCC
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
11:00 AM - Session Slot #3
Templates for Teachers
Templates for Teachers is a website created by teachers FOR teachers. We believe templates can be a powerful addition to any classroom and we are sharing over 60!
Room: Silk Auditorium
Presenter: Sarah Kiefer, Beth Kingsley
Organization: Ross Local School District
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Keeping it Real (and organized) with Google Keep!
Google Keep is a power tool for personal, professional or student use. Learn strategies for aggregating and retrieving important information, assessing, feedback, communicating, organizing and more!
Room: M101
Presenter: Michele Gasser
Organization: Self Employed - Technology Coach Barberton City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Advanced
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Ongoing Mental Health Support and SEL through Technology
Support Whole Child/SEL district-wide in the classroom and beyond. Digital Evidence-Based Professional Development and Student/Community-Facing resources to lead students to academic and life success.
Room: B100
Presenter: Andrea Eshelman
Organization: Gale, A Cengage Company
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Rethinking Time & Space in Your School’s Master Schedule
Creating a school-wide, personalized learning period may seem like an overwhelming & impossible dream. Attend my session to learn how I & E period at CVMS works for all 750 students on a daily basis.
Room: B102
Presenter: Adrienne Floro
Organization: Chartiers Valley School District
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: MS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Getting to Know Esports Round Table
Lead by experts in the Esports field, this session will focus on starting and coaching Esports teams, along with all of the opportunities available to students at the high school and collegiate level.
Room: B103
Presenter: Josh Knutson
Organization: ByteSpeed
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Expanding beyond the classroom with ebooks
Learn how the Sora reading app can serve as an invaluable portal to your public library's digital collection for greater reading and learning opportunities anytime, anywhere.
Room: B106
Presenter: Stephen Reyes
Organization: OverDrive Education
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Logging in with First Grade!
Think 1st graders can’t manage multiple logins or navigate through Google Classroom? Think again! See how one elementary teacher has integrated technology into her classroom to empower her students!
Room: B108
Presenter: Melissa Paden Dan Stitzel
Organization: Streetsboro City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
MakerSpace - not just a room in the building
MakerCenteredLearning fosters 5C’s (Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Community) & 4P’s (Play, Passion, Peers, Projects). Share ways to promote this throughout the building.
Room: B109
Presenter: Paul Shricliff
Organization: paulshircliff.org
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
The Web Resource Hoarder- Too Many Resources, Too Little Time
A wide variety of online resources for use across curriculum. Attendees will leave with hundreds resources to meet their specific needs and a door prize. Attendees bring a device for browsing web.
Room: B110
Presenter: Anthony Luscre
Organization: ZT Learn
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Slide Deck Design Basics
Tired of slides that put you to sleep? Join this session to learn what it takes to make some good looking slides a reality.
Room: B111
Presenter: Andreas Johansson
Organization: Streetsboro City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Using Schoology as an Aid in Personalized Learning
This presentation will help you better understand how a learning management system like Schoology can be a place to house personalized learning, self-paced lessons, and student choice boards.
Room: B113
Presenter: Alicia Nussbaum
Organization: Ottoville Local Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Advanced
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Lessons of Innovation all grades and subjects
Educators will be presented with lessons that will allow them to save time in generating lessons and a website that is total free that will provide them with lessons for all grades and subjects.
Room: B114
Presenter: Dan Hoffman
Organization: Currently Adjunct Ashland
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Kids in Need? Use GOOGLE Indeed!
Enhance student performance and progress monitoring in the classroom with Google tools!
Room: G107
Presenter: Erica Herhsberger
Organization: Plain Local
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Ready, Camera, Action - Music Videos the Easy Way
Sing about social studies, belt a blues about biology, and rap about resource conservation. Learn how to create exciting music videos with only an iPad, no music background required.
Room: G108
Presenter: David Thompson
Organization: Plain Local Schools/Kent State University
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Autonomous Mastery Learning
See how we have set up our class to empower students to own their learning while developing the life skills needed to be successful in all walks of life.
Room: G109
Presenter: Travis Armstrong, Garth Holman
Organization: Dublin City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Amazing, Multipurpose,Google My Maps
In this session we will explore the many ways My Maps, can be used to enhance and extend learning across the curriculum , Participants will be able try the tools and get great lesson ideas.
Room: G111
Presenter: Pat Berman
Organization: Calvert Elementary, Tiffin Ohio
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
12:15 PM - Session Slot #4
Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
Learn about hidden Google gems such as Semantris, Mystery Animal, Grasshopper, Meme Buddy, Science Journal, nGram, AutoDraw, Tour Creator, Art Palette, Music Lab, Androidify & more!
Room: Silk Auditorium
Presenter: Eric Curts
Organization: SPARCC
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Great Graphic Organizers with Google
Building graphic organizers on other platforms can be a pain. Make graphic organizers great (and easy) with Google Drawing, Slides, and Docs to create functional tools you can use in all your classes.
Room: M101
Presenter: Molly Klodor
Organization: Streetsboro City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
The World Is My Audience - A Book Making Experience
Do you have students who lack motivation and struggle to write? In this session, Jon will share with you his story of struggling students and how one simple idea changed everything.
Room: B100
Presenter: Jon Smith
Organization: Book Creator
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Dry Erase Re-Surfacing Product
The Marker Board Guy offers Product(s) to transform your Existing Chalkboards or Worn-Out White Boards with a Dry Erase Re-Surfacing Material which is applied over the Current Board.
Room: B102
Presenter: Mark Hamilton / Brad Wentz
Organization: The Marker Board Guy
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Edmentum EcoSystem - 1 Platform = All of Your Learning Needs
The Edmentum EcoSystem of digital learning solutions will spotlight how 1 platform can simplify all of your learning needs from K-12.
Room: B103
Presenter: Chad Sabo & Chad Schoolcraft
Organization: Edmentum
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Securly for web filtering, bully detection, parental involvement and more
This session will focus on exploring what student safety really means in today’s education landscape including cyber bullying detection tools, self-harm topics, Digital Citizenship initiatives, parent involvement, and more.
Room: B106
Presenter: John Chiaro
Organization: Securly
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Tech Teachers Roundtable
Area technology teachers will meet up and collaborate. The point of this is to network and build a community of technology teachers while also discussing topics pertinent to our classrooms.
Room: B108
Presenter: Megan Brannon
Organization: Garaway Local Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Advanced
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Getting to Know your Students an Build Relationships using Thrively
Thrively is a tool that helps students develop a sense of self-awareness, soft skills, career exploration and more, plus it helps the teacher get to know their students strengths and passions.
Room: B109
Presenter: Heather Smith
Organization:
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Using Quizlet Live to Build Communication and Collaboration
This session will look at how to use Quizlet Live to gamify any classroom by turning a simple deck of flashcards into a collaborative learning experience.
Room: B110
Presenter: Jesse R. Elam
Organization: Meiji Gakuin University
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Blogging in the Classroom
Knock down the four walls of your classroom to bring the world in through a class blog. Learn how blogging with students at any age in any subject can help you engage parents as well as students.
Room: B111
Presenter: Carly Black
Organization: Northwestern Local Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
INFOhio's Open Space
Learn how to use open space to create, share, and master resources and tools that will promote innovative and collaborative learning and connect with other educators from across Ohio.
Room: B113
Presenter: Heidi Varansky
Organization: Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Edtech that you can use today for your students with special needs tomorrow!
During this session, you will learn about free educational technology tools that can be used across devices to reach and teach students with special needs in the classroom.
Room: B114
Presenter: Samantha Fecich
Organization: Grove City College
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Field Trips Like Ms. Frizzle w/ VR
Beep Beep... Hop on the VR Schoolbus and head to far away places. You will learn how to set up and lead a VR Field Trip.
Room: G107
Presenter: Lindsay Miesmer
Organization: Massillon City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Into the Depths
Ramp up the intensity in your classroom! Create meaningful critical thinking lessons that require students to dig deeper to prove their knowledge! Ask more from your students using Webb's DOK!
Room: G108
Presenter: Matthew Mays
Organization: Perry Local Schools - Stark County
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Coding Fun with SpheroEdu
Come & have fun with Sphero and bring your students the understanding of converting block and line coding to complete tasks. This hands-on session will give you experience with the robots and a maze.
Room: G109
Presenter: Richard M. Smith
Organization: Lake Catholic High School
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Research for Everyone
Learn about research tools from INFOhio with built in accessiblity and differentiation features like text to speech and multiple levels of text. We'll explore WorldBook and Kid's Infobits.
Room: G111
Presenter: Amy Keister
Organization: Louisville City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
1:30 PM - Session Slot #5
Ramping up your Formative Assessment! Make it FUN!
In this session, you will be the student and use engaging tools that you will be able to use as class begins this year. Come and enjoy the fun while you learn a few new tricks for your classroom.
Room: Silk Auditorium
Presenter: Garth Holman and Travis Armstrong
Organization: Beachwood City and Dublin City
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Differentiating Vocabulary Lessons with Read and Write for Google
We will show how Read & Write for Google tools can be used to develop differentiated vocabulary lessons for students including how to identify vocab, building sentences, & identify main ideas.
Room: M101
Presenter: Sally Garza & Rama Janamanchi
Organization: Lawrence School
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Using Castle Learning to Support Classroom Instruction
Castle Learning is a K-12 online instructional tool. With its bank of 150,000+ questions, teachers can quickly and easily create assessments. Our content covers all core areas, Spanish, and French.
Room: B100
Presenter: Sarah Horbol
Organization: Castle Learning
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Manage Risk with a Digital, Time-Stamped Paper Trail
FinalForms helps schools collect, verify, and distribute student and staff data to ensure compliance and increase safety while reducing risk, controversy, and liability.
Room: B102
Presenter: Clay Burnett
Organization: FinalForms
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Tracking Attendance and Participation with Qwickly
Learn how Qwickly Attendance has revolutionized attendance & participation tracking with flexible attendance tracking modes that meet the needs of school and class attendance policies.
Room: B103
Presenter: Matt Hadgis
Organization: Qwickly
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Use Data to Drive Instruction with Performance Matters
Learn how PowerSchool’s Performance Matters platform and Early Warning System enables teachers, principals, and administrators to easily turn data into actionable information. Explore how integrated RTI/MTSS and assessment tools support formative assessment and the whole child.
Room: B106
Presenter: John-Paul Ramin
Organization: PowerSchool
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Interactive, Critical Skills Development for your Students
Learn about EVERFI's no-cost, digital supplemental resources on financial literacy, STEM, SEL, and health and wellness. Please bring your laptop, as attendees will be granted login credentials.
Room: B108
Presenter: Kristin Katakis
Organization: EVERFI
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Taking and Making Virtual Field Trips with Google Tour Creator
Want to learn how your students can create their own virtual field trips? Enhance your instruction by having students make and take virtual field trips using Google Tour Creator.
Room: B109
Presenter: Eric Curts
Organization: SPARCC
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Apps for All Abilities, Access Apps for Competitive Work, Living, and Continued Training
Participants will be able to select from a variety of apps that will support an inclusive world and break down barriers for work, independent living, and continued training.
Room: B110
Presenter: Starr Dobush
Organization: OCALI
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Staying Safe in a Cyber World
This session will showcase some of the cyber threats you are experiencing in your day-to-day lives, how to scrutinize them, and how to take precautions to keep from becoming a victim.
Room: B111
Presenter: Kalin Wilburn
Organization: NCOCC
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
The 8 Wastes of Lean - Increase Productivity Today!
Join this session to learn how to identify the 8 Wastes of a Lean environment, and how to use Google tools to overcome daily bottlenecks. You'll be glad you did...
Room: B113
Presenter: Andreas Johansson
Organization: Streetsboro City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Going Green? Green Screens, What you need, How to do it, and Why
Come learn how to create and operate a green screen studio, step by step. Find out how to do this at minimal cost while providing an amazing learning opportunity for students across all content areas.
Room: B114
Presenter: Gus Farmakidis, PhD
Organization: Akron Public Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Sheets Sans Numbers, Using Spreadsheets Across the Curriculum
If you only think numbers when you think spreadsheets you missing out on a great tool for teaching & learning. See how spreadsheets can be used to analyze, classify & sort information in any subject.
Room: G107
Presenter: Anthony Luscre
Organization: ZT Learn
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Engage-ucate
Creatively design lessons and classroom spaces to power through boredom to construct engaging interactive lessons for all. Unlock the interactive tools that you never knew you never knew!
Room: G108
Presenter: Matthew Mays
Organization: Perry Local Schools - Stark County
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Screen Free Coding with Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot
Learn how Bee|Blue Bots can be a great resource in your toolbox that can integrate across the curriculum while reinforcing coding and computational thinking.
Room: G109
Presenter: Laurie Green
Organization: Mrs.Geeky LLC
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Utilizing Social Media to Engage Students and Stakeholders
Take advantage of the many social media platforms available, to engage your students, stakeholders, and community.
Room: G111
Presenter: Jeff Gargas
Organization: www.teachbetter.com
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
2:45 PM - Session Slot #6
Using Technology to Build Classroom Culture
Learn how to use digital tools to develop a classroom culture that encourages collaboration, personalized learning, and a growth mindset by avoiding the Quit Points that accompany technology.
Room: Silk Auditorium
Presenter: Adam Chamberlin, Svetoslav Matejic
Organization: South-Western City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Movie Making for Educators
Movies aren’t just for Hollywood! Bring your device and learn how to create and share your own videos with students to deliver your message or lesson that will surely capture their attention.
Room: M101
Presenter: Adam Regener
Organization: Perry Local Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Lenovo VR Classroom
VR Classroom: Imagine being able to transport students into truly immersive learning environments — on demand. It’s now possible with Lenovo. See this amazing solution in our presentation!
Room: B100
Presenter: Frank Marro
Organization: Xtek Partners
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Edulastic: Instant data to drive instruction, for free!
Learn how to create technology-enhanced, standards-aligned assessments in minutes, and get immediate feedback on student performance with Edulastic's Free Teacher assessment platform.
Room: B102
Presenter: Melissa Wheatley
Organization: Edulastic
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Importance of Robotics and Coding Literacy
In this session, we will be discussing robotics and coding literacy. You will hear about the present and future of robotics.
Room: B103
Presenter: Jackie Davis
Organization: DriveMind Group
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Delivering Powerful Learning Moments for Every Student, Every Day
In this hands-on workshop you'll experience the power of Pear Deck as both a student and a teacher. You will walk away as a Pear Deck expert with a Pear Deck Premium Account!
Room: B106
Presenter: Jena Cooper
Organization: Pear Deck
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Understanding and Applying the TPACK Framework
Learn how to blend your content knowledge, pedagogy, and technology skills together for optimal edtech integration that supports teaching and learning.
Room: B108
Presenter: Kim Nidy
Organization: North Canton City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Utilizing Technology to Differentiate the Mathematics Classroom
Learn how to use technology tied to your curriculum & the data it provides to differentiate your instruction! Observe the implementation of a variety of tech tools, culminating with project-learning.
Room: B109
Presenter: Mary Miller, Nadine Crocker
Organization: Copley-Fairlawn City School District
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Your Very Own Slides App You Can Do
Google Slides is so much more than a presentation tool ... slides can even be used to create an app!
Room: B110
Presenter: Sarah Kiefer
Organization: Ross Local School District
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: NA
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Live Streaming "Bedtime Stories With Mrs. Ruff" - How We Encouraged Our Students to Read Over 150,000 Minutes this Summer!
Use of live streaming, audio books, digital staff reviews, online resources & contests, story sacks, blogs, reading bingo and other motivations to reinforce RfP (Reading for Pleasure)
Room: B111
Presenter: Robin Welch, Diane Ruff
Organization: Minerva Local School District
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
ALRIGHT STOP, COLLABORATE and .......EMAIL?? Enhancing reading and writing skills with technology through the Email Buddies project.
This session is sprinkled with tips, strategies and tech tools to enhance student independence in reading and writing in the classroom while exploring "Email Buddies": a semester long writing project.
Room: B113
Presenter: Erica Hershberger
Organization: Plain Local
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Coding Across the Curriculum with Scratch
Learn how to help students create interactive stories, games, and animations that can easily be integrated across the curriculum using the Scratch programming platform. Please bring a device.
Room: B114
Presenter: Debbie Dodson and Samantha Wise
Organization: Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Educator Tools from INFOhio
Learn how to use INFOhio's FREE Educator Tools to find standards-aligned, curated classroom resources including lesson plans, videos, websites and more!
Room: G107
Presenter: Amy Keister
Organization: Louisville City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Ignite a SPARK in your Classroom with Adobe!
Join us in exploring the wonderful tool that is Adobe Spark. This session will focus on how to use Adobe Posts, Videos, and Pages in middle and high school classrooms to bring content to life!
Room: G108
Presenter: Dan Stitzel
Organization: Streetsboro City Schools
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Inspire and Empower with Google Science Journal
One of Google's newest tools, a free app called Science Journal, transforms a device into a science tool to explore the world, record observations & make new, exciting discoveries. Come try it out!
Room: G109
Presenter: Amy Roediger
Organization: Mentor High School
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3-5, MS, HS, HE
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link
Wake Up Your Class with Wakelet
Wakelet is a tech tool for curating content. Take those old bookmarks and put them to use for lessons. Students can create their own Wakelet collections. The ideas are limitless for this new tool.
Room: G111
Presenter: James Freeman III, Ph.D.
Organization: Fairfield County Educational Service Center
Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: PK2, 3-5, MS, HS
Tech Level: Novice
Session Resources: Google Doc Link