Learning Opportunities

New format for the Summit this year. Gear up for a full day of learning with the inspirational Alice Keeler and Kasey Bell. Deep dive breakout sessions with both Alice and Kasey will follow the keynote in the morning. Learn in person from these two experts who are constantly sharing ready to use Ed Tech resources and tips through Twitter and their must follow blogs, http://alicekeeler.com/ and http://www.shakeuplearning.com. The day will close with Alice’s, Shifting to Student Centered Classroom: The 7 Stages of Grief keynote.

Program

Registration and Light Breakfast - 7:30 - 8:30am

Keynote - 8:30 - 9:30am

In the future, Cars Drive Themselves (Focus is using tech differently) - Alice Keeler

The future is now, cars already drive themselves so what does that mean about the possibilities for our students? Technology influences how we live our everyday lives, so it should be a part of the everyday classroom.  Students now have technology and Google Apps at their fingertips, let’s embrace these tools and use them in innovative ways to create amazing learning environments for our kids!

Morning Breakout Sessions:  - 10:00 -12:00pm

1. Teaching Math with Google Apps - Alice Keeler

Teaching math in the 21st century has changed. Technology, specifically Google Apps, along with the changes in how students learn math. This workshop which goes over techniques for using Google Apps, Google Classroom and Google Docs for teaching math. This workshop focuses on techniques that can be applied in grades 4-12.

Note: Teaching Math with Google Apps Google Classroom CODE: jg7mng. You should try to join this class before the session begins. If you have issues with your education account, try joining with a personal Google account.

2. Digital Differentiation with G Suite - Kasey Bell

In the 21st Century Classroom, it can be difficult to design learning experiences that both incorporate student choice and differentiation for learning levels and styles. This session will show you how to make that happen with GSuite, creating a paperless classroom where the students take ownership of their learning. You will walk away with strategies for differentiation and Google tools.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions: - 1:00 - 2:45pm 

1. Teaching with Google Sheets - Alice Keeler

Google Sheets does make learning better! And more fun. THAT IS RIGHT FUN!! Your mind will be blown with how cool Google Sheets are to teach with. Manage your roster, create collaborative activities and get things self graded.

• Last, First
• Split names apart
• Self grading
• Make an answer box
• Template Tab
• Discussion Tab

2. It's not about Google, It's about the LEARNING - Kasey Bell

When we have an app for everything, it’s hard not to let the apps drive the learning in the classroom. Apps are great, especially Google tools, but not a silver bullet for the classroom. It’s what the STUDENTS DO with the apps and devices that matter. This session will focus on instructional strategies that can be used with Google tools to engage students and increase student learning, AND meet the new ISTE Standards for students. Let’s put the focus back on student learning!

Closing Keynote - 3:00 - 4:00pm

Shifting to Student Centered Classroom: The 7 Stages of Grief - Alice Keeler

In a student centered classroom, we remember that “the person doing the work is the person doing the learning.” Technology can help shift from a traditional teacher centered model to a student centered classroom; however, do not expect this to be unicorns and rainbows. Students asking for worksheets, “can’t you just tell me” and other forms of resistance should be expected. Students go through the 7 stages of grief when moved to a student centered model, let’s help them through this to let them really shine!

Target Audience

Teachers, Administrators, Tech Directors, Library Media Specialists, Tech Support Staff, CTOs, and anyone interested in finding out more about leveraging the use of technology to support student learning.