Fabrication (3D printing), physical computing (robotics) and programming collide with recycled materials, tinkering and craft traditions to create fun projects that exceed the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core. Presenter Resources
Create a PLN that connects you to teachers, administrators, students, and publishers. This network surfaces the world's best resources and tools, providing the building blocks of a quality PLN. Presenter Resources
I currently work as and Instructional Technology TOA working under the CTE department performing PD and supporting current and future pathways and articulation to colleges. @sandsteacher
Thursday March 20, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
San Jacinto, Renaissance Hotel888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
In this intermediate session, take Google Forms to the next level. More than quizzes and surveys, use Forms for rubrics, assignment dropboxes, instant feedback, & more. Now with videos & images. Presenter Resources
Learn how to motivate students to demonstrate and share their learning with digital portfolios and cross-curricular, common core aligned projects using Google Sites and other Google tools. Presenter Resources
Common Core / Technology ToSA, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District
Nicole is a Tech Integration teacher in Silicon Valley who has been teaching in K-12 for over 20 years. Passionate about creativity and technology integration, she has won many awards for her innovative teaching, photography, videos, and screencast tutorials. Nicole has also been... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
This presentation will review the developmental sequence of writing development and how educators has assist a student at their functional level. Attendees will have a better understanding of writing development, adaptive equipment/techniques, and keyboarding/speech-to-text options. Presenter Resources
Masters graduates from K-12 schools present a “palooza” of curriculum-based projects using Moodle. Moodle is a powerful tool for constructing multimedia-enhanced curriculum to support blended and supplemental classrooms. Presenter Resources
Science & Digital Learning Coach, Tustin Unified School District
JR is a dynamic, engaging instructional coach and science teacher from Southern California. He has presented across the country and internationally on leadership, instructional coaching, educational technology topics, and tools. He is a Google Innovative Educator (#GTANY12), Google... Read More →
Instructional Technology Outreach Coordinator, Los Angeles County Office of Education
Scott has worked in K-12 education for 30 years and in higher education for 20 years. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Scott currently works as an Instructional Technology Outreach Coordinator at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Scott also... Read More →
This is a demonstration of how the new STEM & STEAM ++ graphic organizers are being used to help teachers meet Common Core and Science Standards for K-12, special needs, ESL, gifted and general education. Presenter Resources
Bob Barboza is a former K-12 educator. He currently works as a self-taught design engineer, astrosociologist, and CEO of the Barboza Space Center. He is a member of the Mars Society, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is under contract with the Fontana and... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2014 10:00am - 10:20am PDT
Lobby, Palm Springs Convention Center277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262 United States
Learn easy ways for students to take live, international, interactive, virtual field-trips to anywhere in the world; Come travel with me to the Middle East! Presenter Resources
Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world. Learn how to leverage the education version to design and develop a unique, and customizable world where students take collaboration and problem solving to another level. Presenter Resources
King City Union School District, Chalone Peaks Middle School
John is a middle school history teacher and Minecraft in education curriculum developer, trainer, and global mentor. He is also a Google Innovator and CUE Lead Learner with over 20 years classroom experience. John holds a Masters Degree in Educational Technology and Instructional... Read More →
Learn how one teacher guided her honors, remedial, and elective classes into the blended world of digital Project Based Learning and Common Core connections. Presenter Resources
Symbaloo is your FREE personal Internet desktop. Organize and share the best of the web with your students and colleagues. Design a webmix based on subject/grade curriculum. Use symbaloo's easy drag/drop interface to organize your PLN. Hear a Symbaloo certified teacher discuss this great tool, including the edu version/certification process. Presenter Resources
Bring your own iPad or iPod Touch and explore innovative ways you can differentiate instruction using your iPad to support higher levels of engagement and thinking in your students! Presenter Resources
QR codes are everywhere: on advertisements, coupons, tickets, and more. Within minutes, create free QR codes and discuss ways to engage your students! Then let the possibilities of Augmented Reality blow your mind. Presenter Resources
Science Teacher/EdTech Instigator, Notre Dame High School
Rebecca has been teaching high school science for the past 23 years. She is passionate about educating young minds and sharing with her students the impact that science has on our daily lives. She is also the EdTech Instigator/Lead Learner for Notre Dame High School. 2013 MEd Media... Read More →
I work at an all-girls Catholic High School where I began in the Social Sciences Department. Over time, I have taught nearly every history course we offer. I transitioned into Administration in 2013 and am currently serving as the Associate Head of School for Academics. As a result... Read More →
Learn about one of the most popular learning management systems in online learning - Canvas. This open-source, web-based tool is feature-rich yet incredibly simple to use. Plus, it's absolutely free. Learn about its features and ways to use it in your blended classroom. Presenter Resources
Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Education - San Diego County Office of Education
My doctoral research addresses the use of system-wide education technology deployment processes. With a background in curriculum design and instructional practices, I have provided professional development institutes for thousands of teachers throughout California. I have served as... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2014 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
Get to know well known social tools as learning tools. Increase efficiency and improve engagement and learning in your classroom with tools you already use. Presenter Resources
Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ernest Righetti High School
Passionate Lifelong Learner looking to build my teaching repertoire to support student learning! Love tech, and love collaborating with other teachers!
Are your students copyright confused? This session addresses copyright, fair use, and remix culture in a CCSS and media literacy framework. Help students harness their rights and responsibilities as creators! Presenter Resources
Tech Integration Specialist, Elk Grove Unified School District
Gail Desler is a technology integration specialist for the Elk Grove Unified School District. She is also a Google Certified Teacher and a Teacher Consultant for the National Writing Project. Much of her focus is in supporting students in becoming “change writers,” empowered to... Read More →
Do you want your students to create writing that goes beyond anything you can imagine? Do you want your students to make a difference NOW? The answer is blogging. Presenter Resources
Teacher, Huntington Beach Union High School District
I'm an English Literature teacher who loves to ask questions and meet new people. I like sharing ideas and food. I wish you the best and thank you for all the work you do to make this world a better place.
Thursday March 20, 2014 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Santa Rosa, Renaissance Hotel888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
Doceri has become the standard for engaged interactive classroom instruction. Teachers and students find the intuitive interface to be both simple and extremely capable in creating content for the classroom. Presenter Resources
This session will address how iPads can be used for educational support for students with disabilities who are required to meet the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Presenter Resources
Public life, increasingly, is happening online. KQED Do Now provides educators with an incredible civic engagement model that builds on youth enthusiasm for digital tools. Presenter Resources
Discover ways to enhance your CCSS curriculum with YouTube. Experience inquiry-based learning through powerful videos, exploring and applying higher DOK levels. Flipped tutorials for creating your own YouTube Channel will be shared. Presenter Resources
Tech Integration specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District
A thinker, philosopher, debater, and educator interested in helping to develop 21st century thinkers best describes Lisa Highfill, a 20 year 5th grade teacher in Pleasanton, Ca. She has a passion for innovative learning strategies and actively works to share and collaborate with teachers... Read More →
Teacher, 5th Grade Science, Port Orange Elementary
5th Grade Science Teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator '09, Google Certif. Teacher, BrainPOP Advisor. All about inquiry, discovery, curiosity, and creativity.
Why wait for publishers to make digitally rich Common Core textbooks? This workshop will demonstrate how to design and publish interactive textbooks for iPads that will revolutionize your classroom textbooks. Presenter Resources
Learn about APP SMASHING!! Are you tired of wondering "how would I use this awesome free app?" Get a live demo of some of the most productive FREE iOS apps! See almost a dozen apps demo'ed by an Apple Distinguished Educator and CUE Rock Star teacher in only 20 minutes! Presenter Resources
We will demonstrate how we use humanoid robots in our new STEM Plus Plus classroom of the future program. Learn about backpack robotics,journalism and science and Occupy Mars Projects. Presenter Resources
Bob Barboza is a former K-12 educator. He currently works as a self-taught design engineer, astrosociologist, and CEO of the Barboza Space Center. He is a member of the Mars Society, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is under contract with the Fontana and... Read More →
Explore online learning opportunities with the Library Of Congress. Discover the power of primary sources and how to use them in your classroom. Learn how to navigate this dynamic site. Presenter Resources
Debra White is an Arts Educator and Consultant whose passion is helping teachers and students bring together the Visual & Performing Arts and Technology. She has 33 years of classroom experience teaching theatre, visual art and technology. She currently serves as The Education Committee... Read More →
Learn about APP SMASHING!! Are you tired of wondering "how would I use this awesome free app?" Get a live demo of some of the most productive FREE iOS apps! See almost a dozen apps demo'ed by an Apple Distinguished Educator and CUE Rock Star teacher. Presenter Resources
Learn best practices for teaching combined classes of local and remote students via videoconference, based on experiences at DeVry University’s California campuses using a network of Advanced Technology Classrooms. Presenter Resources
Today’s educators must deal with a tremendous gap between how students live and how they learn. See one school systems journey to find the right device for their educational needs and how Windows 8 met it. Presenter Resources
Flipped instruction is a way to make face-to-face time more productive through the use of video; this session will help you create engaging videos in a plethora of formats. Presenter Resources
Head Maker Wrangler, Echo Horizon School (independent)
Sam Patterson, M.F.A., Ed.D. is a Makerspace teacher for PreK-6th grade students at Echo Horizon School in Culver City California. Dr. Patterson is an innovative teacher using puppet building and computer programming to inspire kids to create and share. His shares his work through... Read More →
Many students already play Minecraft and enjoy teaching themselves through this game. Use the teacher tools of MinecraftEDU to leverage this gaming platform in class. Participants must bring their own laptop. Presenter Resources
Director of Learning, Innovation and Design (9-12), The Harker School
I love gaming in education, and also any focus on making learning fun. I teach a computer science class and have an advisory, but the biggest part of my job is supporting teachers in trying new things. I am also kind of addicted to professional development and karaoke.
King City Union School District, Chalone Peaks Middle School
John is a middle school history teacher and Minecraft in education curriculum developer, trainer, and global mentor. He is also a Google Innovator and CUE Lead Learner with over 20 years classroom experience. John holds a Masters Degree in Educational Technology and Instructional... Read More →
CCSS requires students to create and publish original content on the Internet. Come discuss how to encourage students to develop an academic/professional digital dossier through blogging, digital portfolios and Twitter. Presenter Resources
Science Teacher/EdTech Instigator, Notre Dame High School
Rebecca has been teaching high school science for the past 23 years. She is passionate about educating young minds and sharing with her students the impact that science has on our daily lives. She is also the EdTech Instigator/Lead Learner for Notre Dame High School. 2013 MEd Media... Read More →
Come, discover how images spur higher-order thinking mandated by Common Core. Experience (and download) replicable, image-based projects for introducing material and assessing achievement. Presenter Resources
This CUE tip will cover many of the hot social media tools that teens are using. As educators it is important to be aware of the tools teens are using and the risks that are involved. Presenter Resources
Twitter will revolutionize your practice. We swear. Come learn the ins and outs of connecting with other educators via Twitter to blow up your classroom. Presenter Resources
West Langley Elementary School, West Langley Elementary School
Victoria is a Grade 3/4 and Tech Teacher at West Langley Elementary School in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. She is a graduate student in the Masters of Educational Technology program offered through the University of British Columbia. Victoria co-founded #bcedchat in a hope... Read More →
John is an instructional math and technology coach in Southern California. He is the author of Table Talk Math and co-author of The Classroom Chef, blogs about his passions at http://fishing4tech.com, and would love to create more opportunities for kids to love mathematics.
Friday March 21, 2014 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Pasadena, Renaissance Hotel888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
Want to learn about and see how we used student-centered strategies and integrated technology across the curriculum to naturally and effectively promote critical thinking and problem-solving in students? Join us! Presenter Resources
Literacy is a key component to success in academics and in any career choice. With the landmark move in the Common Core State Standards to integrate literacy across the curriculum, we have each been called on as teachers of reading and writing. This presentation will address research regarding literacy strategies and will provide immediately usable tools to help close the achievement gap immediately in a single classroom, small learning community, and/or schoolwide. Web 2.0 tools will be used by participants throughout this workshop. Participants must bring their own device. Presenter Resources
You will be learning the amazing potential content creation has in the learning process. You will learn why it’s so crucial in education, how it can be tapped into, and finally some examples of what it looks like. Presenter Resources
Find out about current evidence-based research on technology integration in education. Find out how to consume research, conduct it, and apply it to your situation. Presenter Resources
Dr. Farmer, CSU Long Beach Professor, coordinates its Teacher Librarianship program, and manages CSU's ICT Literacy Project. She chairs CSLA's CSI and the Research Committee. She has over 30 published books, 100s of articles and book chapters.
WHAT is 20 Time and HOW do we implement it in the K-12 classroom? Let your brain swirl with ideas about inspiring creativity while meeting Common Core State Standards. Presenter Resources
Kate Petty spent ten years as a high school English and ELD teacher. She fell in love with inquiry-based learning and made her way to her district office first as an EdTech TOSA and then as the district Instructional Technology Coordinator. Kate has a BA from the University of Nevada... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Sierra, Renaissance Hotel888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
How can we bring the power of “social” to the classroom? Google Plus can be used for students to discover, curate, and discuss resources related to course content. Presenter Resources
You have seen the commercials, see how the Bing website can give you great free tools that work for the classroom. Bing has integrated tools build in to support Project Based Learning. Presenter Resources
Come and learn about some popular curriculum apps for the Apple devices. Choosing apps for the classroom ranging from free to paid will be discussed. Presenter Resources
Avoid “Death by Powerpoint” by learning powerful strategies and methods for creating content rich and effective presentations with any presentation software! Students can benefit from living through YOUR quality presentations. Presenter Resources
When you allow students to choose a social justice issue that they are passionate about, they are already engaged and ready to voice an opinion on the subject matter. Pair it with project-based learning, and you’ll give students a way to collaborate, create, think critically, and communicate. Presenter Resources
Using primary sources is at the heart of the common core reading standards. Get ideas on how to integrate them, using multiple instructional strategies, to support multiple core content area. Presenter Resources
6th Grade English and History Teacher, Mann Middle School - SDUSD
I have been a teacher in San Diego Unified for 14 years. Presently, I am a 6th grade English and History teacher. Over the years I have found that my passion is teaching from a project based approach, which enables me to meet the needs of my diverse students. Project Based Learning... Read More →
Discover resources for teaching about cyber safety, cyber bullying, and digital footprints and learn to develop your own short embedded tutorials using Jing and other tools to engage learners step-by-step, flipping your instruction. Presenter Resources
K-12 educators and university level engineers are collaborating by using humanoid robots to help students with autism spectrum disorders. We invite you to see our robots, best practices and action research results. Presenter Resources
Bob Barboza is a former K-12 educator. He currently works as a self-taught design engineer, astrosociologist, and CEO of the Barboza Space Center. He is a member of the Mars Society, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is under contract with the Fontana and... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
Learn how ArtThink can be part of your Common Core classroom. Find out how students can increase visual literacy and artistic understanding by incorporating interactive media, and dynamic hands-on lessons. Presenter Resources
Symbaloo is your FREE personal Internet desktop. Organize and share the best of the web with your students and colleagues. Design a webmix based on subject/grade curriculum. Use symbaloo's easy drag/drop interface to organize your PLN. Hear a Symbaloo certified teacher discuss this great tool, including the edu version/certification process. Presenter Resources
Come learn how New Tech High uses Google Apps to foster collaboration and deeper learning skills in students. Participants will learn about the different Google tools and how to best leverage them. Participants must bring their own laptop. Presenter Resources
Center for Excellence Program Manager, New Technology High School
After graduating from Napa New Technology High School, Peter went on to get his B.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Davis. His M.A. is in educational technology from Touro University. While attending UC Davis, Peter worked as an academic coach at Da Vinci High School... Read More →
Discover BYU Independent Study’s new asynchronous world language course model with features like Conversation Café where students speak and work together, live one-on-one speaking, interactive apps, and live lesson broadcasts. Presenter Resources
This practical session goes beyond giving you a shopping list for great apps; we discuss how and why you’d want to use them! Come, power up your creativity and efficiency! Presenter Resources
Video, produced by you or students, can play a multifaceted role in classrooms. Including content, instructions, assessment, and student projects; learn how one teacher utilizes online video across his curriculum. Presenter Resources
Tech Integration specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District
A thinker, philosopher, debater, and educator interested in helping to develop 21st century thinkers best describes Lisa Highfill, a 20 year 5th grade teacher in Pleasanton, Ca. She has a passion for innovative learning strategies and actively works to share and collaborate with teachers... Read More →
Teacher, 5th Grade Science, Port Orange Elementary
5th Grade Science Teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator '09, Google Certif. Teacher, BrainPOP Advisor. All about inquiry, discovery, curiosity, and creativity.
Saturday March 22, 2014 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
Explore and Discover what innovative spaces look like, the diversity of learning opportunities they provide, and how you can create your own fabulous space. Presenter Resources
How do companies like Google keep innovating? They give teams 20% time to solve autonomous and purposeful projects. Learn to give your students 20% Time for amazing project-based-learning. Presenter Resources
Looking for variety? Learn new ways to present material online, starting with five free online presentation tools. Integrate your own materials and show students how to do the same! Presenter Resources
We teach our students to read AND write, so why not teach them to use AND MAKE mobile applications? Learn to create your own mobile application without coding! Presenter Resources
I'm big on innovation of communication and how it can improve student learning. I'm a Google Certified Teacher & Education Trainer who loves to help other educators push themselves outside of the box we're all forced to work in.
BYU Independent Study has partnered with their university’s secondary education program to provide student teaching opportunities in Independent Study’s interactive online courses providing a unique teaching experience for future teachers. Presenter Resources
What is the Cloud, and how do I ride. This session will explore several options using cloud technology, Pros & Cons, and how some cloud technologies can transform the classroom for collaborate projects. Presenter Resources