TIES 17: Full Schedule

Please remember that Sched is for planning your schedule but DOES NOT reserve a seat in a session or preconference workshop.

10:30am CST

How To Engage Elementary Students Through Personalized Learning

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Looking for creative strategies to encourage and empower students to take responsibility for their own learning? Come and learn how a third grade teacher’s blended learning classroom environment has grown the knowledge, independence, and confidence of her elementary students. Participants will receive a step by step guide on how to personalize instruction for individuals so they can reach their fullest potential.

Speakers

Amy Schumacher

3rd grade teacher, Neenah Joint School District

Amy Schumacher has taught at the elementary level for 20 years in both Kindergarten and third grade. Amy encourages her learners to wonder, explore, and to become forward thinkers. She is passionate about relevant learning experiences and helping her students attain the skills... Read More →

Monday December 11, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

10:30am CST

In-Class Flipped Learning: The Why and the How

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What is in-class flipped learning? Why and how should I do it? This session will answer these questions. Learn how I set-up the process of in-class flipped learning, why I made this change, and the technology tools I use to make it successful.

Speakers

Lexi Rollie

Monday December 11, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

10:30am CST

Leveraging Schoology for Teacher and Student Absences

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This session will highlight Schoology features that allow teachers to present new content in an online format; even when they need to be out of the classroom.

Speakers

Darren Best

Patricia Price

Technology Coach, AP Chem Teacher, Minnetonka Public Schools

Monday December 11, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

10:30am CST

Student Data with a Digital Twist

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In this session you will be able to see multiple, meaningful ways to collect student data using technology. This session will show you how to collect, analyze organize, and more to ensure you are getting the most out of your assessments and in turn effectively reaching each student.

Speakers

Nicole Cook

2nd Grade Teacher/ Tech Coach, Princeton

Annie Porttiin

Samantha Statz

Monday December 11, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

10:30am CST

Tech & Life Connections - Stories that Teach

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How do you get a first grader to understand why passwords need to be exact? What's the right way to get those third graders to keep their hands on the Home Row when teaching keyboarding? Using stories that connect to student's lives help them see the value in proper technique and procedures. Come hear my stories used for over 10 years and share a few of your own with the group!

Speakers

Juli Olson

Monday December 11, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 3

Poster Session

11:45am CST

3Doodlers & Stop Motion to Bring Ideas to Life

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In this session teachers will learn how students can use 3Doodler pens to create 3D printed pieces. Once the pieces are created teachers will learn how students can use a stop motion app to bring those pieces to life. The applications for this process are endless! Students can create their own stories, they can demonstrate mathematical undedrstanding, and more! Their creativity is their only barrier!

Speakers

Austen Miller

Technology Integrationist/Coordinator, Morris Area Public Schools

I have been an educator since 2008. I am currently in my second year as the Technology Integrationist/Coordinator for Morris Area Public Schools in Morris, MN. I am always looking for innovative ways to use tech in the classroom, and I get really pumped when I find something that's... Read More →

Monday December 11, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

11:45am CST

Coding Stations Made Simple

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Learn about the Coding Stations that Kory has put together and used with her 1st-5th grade classes this year. Stations are a great way for students to work in small group which allows for more student engagement opportunities. Throughout each station students learn and build on their coding skills.

Speakers

Kory Graham

Elementary Innovations Teacher, Byron Public Schools

After 20+ years of classroom teaching in all levels K-6, I am in my second year of being the Innovations Specialist in the Byron School District, teaching grades 1-5. Making this exciting jump allows me to pursue my passion. I am extremely passionate about improving teaching and learning... Read More →

Monday December 11, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

11:45am CST

Encouraging Mindful Use of Cell Phones

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Cell phones can be both a distraction and a tool in the classroom. As a distraction, phones can cause students to disengage with their learning and each other. Policies on phones vary, simply banning them does not teach students how to manage their own usage. A classroom social experiment was conducted focused awareness and mindfulness of student phone usage. This session will cover the factors leading to the experiment, activities used, and reflections from students and the teacher.

Speakers

Joee Winter

Math Teacher, Austin High School

Monday December 11, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 3

Poster Session

11:45am CST

Seesaw and Formative Assessment

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Seesaw is a free online digital portfolio that allows students to document their learning in an authentic manner where teachers, families and each other are their audience. It has many uses including using it as a tool for formative assessment. In this session you will see not only how to use it as a tool for formative assessment but I will also showcase the other ways it can be used both in the general and specialist classroom.

Speakers

Mary Casserly-Smith

Monday December 11, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

11:45am CST

Student Talk Supported Through Technology

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When student talk and recording software are coupled, the teacher and students are better able to reflect on progress, struggles, and achievements. Research will be presented that shows the positive impact this model has on student achievement, specifically in mathematics.

Speakers

Danelle Imbertson

Monday December 11, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Daily Student Announcements

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Learn how our elementary students create announcements every day! Filming and acting techniques, use of costumes and props, green screen technology, iMovie to Youtube to Schoology presentation will all be discussed. Try it yourself!
Subscribe to the CHE Announcements Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CHEIMCiPads

Speakers

Kathryne Nguyen

Digital Literacy Specialist, Christina Huddleston Elementary

Creating a Maker Space at the Christina Huddleston Elementary Library in Lakeville. Love doing our daily Student Announcements in front of our Green Screen!

Monday December 11, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Intro to MN State's Middle/High School IT Exploration Curriculum

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In response to employer and educator demand, MN State IT Center of Excellence has developed “IT Exploration," a FREE curriculum to expose students to IT careers and a range of computer-based skills & competencies that today’s employers are seeking. Learn from an experienced ITX teacher who is excited to support novice and experienced technology educators. Discover how you can use ITX as a stand alone class or broken into smaller modules to be included in your current curriculum.

Speakers

Russ Frankel

Amanda (Weber) Mackereth

Technology Teacher, Spectrum Middle & High Schools

Monday December 11, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Makerspace for Dummies

Resource Page

Are you new to the Makerspace phenomenon? If so, this is the place for you! I will give you some hints to get started, and if you're a teacher guess what? You have already started! You don't need to work in the library to have a Makerspace. I will describe for you how to incorporate one right into your classroom. If you are in the library I will help you navigate getting started there also. I will give ideas and resources for your Makerspace that are both high tech and low tech.

Speakers

Mary Casserly-Smith

Monday December 11, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Raising Math Achievement for Your Students

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We know each of your students is unique. That’s why Spring Math meets your students where they are and creates personalized plans to bring them to mastery. Spring Math’s decision trees take the guesswork out of intervention selection, matching your students with the right interventions that can be delivered classwide, to small groups, or individually.

Speakers

Ashley Protivinsky

Tech Consultant, Sourcewell Tech

Monday December 11, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Video Games in the ELA Classroom: from Developers to Authors

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This presentation will explain a unit in which Karin has incorporated using video games as literature in order to teach story elements in the ELA classroom. This presentation will explain how we connected with a real-world video game developer and author, played and analyzed video games, read short stories, and eventually created story-based games ourselves. The unit directly increased student engagement and contributed to students' understanding of the importance of understanding literature.

Speakers

Karin Hogen

Teacher, White Bear Lake Public Schools

Talk to me about blended learning, paperless classrooms, Chromebooks, middle school, and English/language arts. You can also talk to me about InsertLearning.

Monday December 11, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 3

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

Gender Equitable CS Professional Development

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Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is a local leader in CS and STEM professional development programs for formal and informal educators in K-12th grade. Using best practices in teacher professional development TPT offers free programs and resources in gender equitable teaching strategies, Scratch Jr., AP Computer Science Principles, Environmental Education + CS, Robotics, Mobile App Development, and E-textiles. Learn about all these programs including lessons learned and how you can participate.

Speakers

Sarah Carter

Manager, STEM Media & Education, Twin Cities PBS

Alex Dexheimer

Twin Cities PBS

Monday December 11, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

Project Based Learning in a Math Classroom

Resource Page

Are you tired of hearing your students say, "When will I ever use this in real life?" Then look no further! In this session, you will walk through the ups and downs of an 8th grade math class trying Project-Based Learning, both as a supplementary activity and all-inclusive curriculum. Learn how to create a project-based learning activity; how technology can aid in the process; what has worked to grade a PBL activity; and ways to get your coworkers and community involved.

Speakers

Courtney Menden

Math Teacher, Shakopee Public Schools

Monday December 11, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 3

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

Project Chronicle - Undergraduate Developed Education App

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Project Chronicle is an app developed by three undergraduate students that has students verbally respond to course questions as if they were talking to a friend or answering a teacher’s questions. Students are then given feedback on what they got correct and what they missed. We are a year into development, have tested it with students, are now looking for feedback on the idea, and would love to ask if there's interest in undertaking a pilot program.

Speakers

Lucas Abbott

Monday December 11, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

Single Sign-On and Rostering: District Going in a New Direction

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See how single sign-on and class rostering has been transformed from a thankless job into a catalyst for meaningful use of digital learning resources. Serving districts from 1,000 - 200,000 students, this session cites the experiences that district leaders have had in scaling up technologies that drive access. As a result, presenters will give a first-hand account of what it's like to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust single sign-on, class-rostering, and analytics platform. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

ClassLink

Doug Nimmo dnimmo@classlink.comOneClick access to 6,000+ apps and instant access to files at school or in the cloud. ClassLink Roster Server easily delivers class rosters to any publisher via open tech standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers essential utilization... Read More →

Monday December 11, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

Tell Your Story - Story Creation Apps for All Learners

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Discover ways the iPad can be used to encourage students to tell all their stories. Whether the story is fiction, autobiographical, recalling historical events, or describing the steps of a science experiment, the iPad can be used to express student voice and share learning. We will share a variety of apps for creating books, recording audio, taking and editing pictures and drawing illustrations that can be used at all age levels and in all content areas

Speakers

Kari Gerhart

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Caroline Little

Director of Instructional Technology, Inver Grove Heights Schools

Monday December 11, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

3:00pm CST

Blended Learning With Chromebooks and Flexible Seating

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Join in on a Q&A session on implementing a rotation station model of blended learning with Chromebooks and flexible seating

Speakers

Teresa Dotterer

Monday December 11, 2017 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Poster Table 3

Poster Session

3:00pm CST

Building Virtual Communities of Practice

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The Perpich Arts Integration Network of Teachers provides an online community in which teachers blog about and discuss arts integration. Come explore strategies to encourage participation by very busy rural teachers who often wear multiple hats in their school communities.

Speakers

Janet Cruse

Todd Pierson

Perpich Center for Arts Education, Perpich Center for Arts Education

Educational Technology Strategist with a special interest in virtual communities of practice. Todd has facilitated online professional development and learning communities for the Perpich Center for Arts Education

Online Community of Practice key concepts pdf

Community of Practice slides pptx

Blogging as Source of Appreciative Reflection pdf

Soundtrap Class Outline pdf

Monday December 11, 2017 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

3:00pm CST

Online Resources - Engaging for Students, Easy for You

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Quality online resources are essential for effective digital learning. Teachers say barriers to use of digital resources are time, classroom management, lack of personal knowledge, and a lack of professional development focused on technology integration. This session will address those barriers by focusing on a limited number of free resources that teachers use effectively and find engaging for students, discuss efficiency and currency, and the ability to differentiate and personalize learning.

Speakers

Dawn Nelson

Library Media Specialist, Oak View Elementary School, Osseo Area Schools

Dawn Nelson loves sharing books and technology with students at Oak View Elementary School in Maple Grove. Besides her day job, she enjoys music, cooking, sailing, and spending time with friends and family.

Monday December 11, 2017 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

3:00pm CST

Professional Learning - One Size Does Not Fit All

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Learn how one school transformed the professional learning model for all staff by providing a framework for each individual adult learner to pursue learning that directly aligned to individual interest and need. Focus on district and building goals, deliverables for staff, and student achievement measures are all part of the model.

Speakers

Dr. Paula Hoff

Sara Hunt

Tech Coach/Science Teacher, Minnetonka Public Schools

Monday December 11, 2017 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

3:00pm CST

Seesaw in the Elementary Classroom

Resource Page

Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio that empowers students of all ages to independently document and share what they are learning at school. Learn how to set up accounts, log in to SeeSaw and experience it as a student, and see examples of SeeSaw in the classroom.

Speakers

Sara Edwards

Academic Coach

Rob Swanson

Tech Integration, Cambridge Isanti Schools

Having been in the Cambridge Isanti Schools for 26 years, I have taught grades 3rd thru 6th, have led grade level teams and have been involved in moving our district towards the innovative leader.

Monday December 11, 2017 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

10:30am CST

Organizing Student App Choices

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Are you spending a lot of time reminding students what app they should be using? We will offer multiple ways to organize and display visual cues to help students stay on task, stay focused, and independently work towards their goals. This will also help the teacher with organization and classroom management.

Speakers

Nicole Cook

2nd Grade Teacher/ Tech Coach, Princeton

Annie Porttiin

Samantha Statz

Tuesday December 12, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

10:30am CST

Personalized PD: Modeling Personalized Learning for Educators

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Personalized learning is becoming a focus in classrooms across the state, but what are we doing to personalize learning for our teachers? Instructional coaches, administrators and anyone providing professional development need ask themselves what choices am I providing to teachers during PD. This session will highlight practical ways to model the pillars of personalization (voice & choice, flexible learning path and standards based learning) in your staff professional development.

Speakers

Kristin Wallace

Secondary Technology Integrationist, Westonka School District

I am a Technology Integrationist in the Westonka Public Schools. My mission is to engage, enhance and empower learners through our 1:1 Chromebook initiative. My main focus is to find ways technology can personalize learning and enhance skills. As an English teacher with 23 years of... Read More →

Tuesday December 12, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

10:30am CST

Seesaw in the Elementary Classroom

Resource Page

I am a Seesaw ambassador and will be sharing how I have used This wonderful Digital Portfolio in my classroom with my students. We have been able to share progress with parents, showcase what they are doing in the classroom and how it has been used as a tool to help parents and students connect with homework. As a teacher I will also share how I use Seesaw for assessments, connecting to parents, and cutting down on paper usage.

Speakers

Heidi Diercks

1st Grade, Kasson Mantorville Elementary

I am a first grade teacher at Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School. I have been in the process of doing an "in-class" flip for the past two years in math. I learn more about it every year! This year I am using the Seesaw and Explain Everything apps to make my videos, and through... Read More →

Resources for TIES Presentation gdoc

Tuesday December 12, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

10:30am CST

ThatQuiz & QR Codes: An EdTech Team-Up for your Math Class

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ThatQuiz.org is the best kept secret on the internet when it comes to independent and differentiated math practice. Team it up with QR codes and the possibilities are endless - all for free! Come talk with us about how we used ThatQuiz to gamify math fact mastery and generate excitement, or how it is used for differentiated done and independent work in first grade classrooms. This resource is free and applicable to all grades K-12, with practice ranging from basic addition to calculus concepts.

Speakers

Stephanie Draayer

Palmer Lake Elementary Technology Integration Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

I am a Technology Integration Specialist at Palmer Lake Elementary - Osseo Area Schools. Half of my job is instructing Technology classes as a specialist, and half of my day is spent working on professional development and coaching and collaborating with teachers. I spent my first... Read More →

Jessica Skolnick

ThatQuiz & QR Codes An EdTech Team Up for your Math Class pdf

ThatQuiz and QR Codes An EdTech Team Up for your Math Class pdf

Tuesday December 12, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 3

Poster Session

10:30am CST

Upper Elementary Technology Integration

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This session will show viewers a model of technology integration from a fourth grade math classroom. Come and see how various types of multimedia and learning platforms can all be used together to create a seamless learning experience for upper elementary students and help build their 21st Century Technology skills. Great for teachers that are looking for strategies and techniques for bringing learning together into an easy to use and manage system.

Speakers

Ashley Pesta

Teacher

Tuesday December 12, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

11:45am CST

Attracting Girls to Computers and Coding

Resource Page

There are many resources and programs available to help attract girls to computers and coding. Stop by to learn more about these programs, and how some of them could be integrated into your curriculum.

Speakers

Kim Gerst

Kathleen Lopac

Tuesday December 12, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

11:45am CST

Revisiting AirDrop: 15 Ways to Use AirDrop for an Efficient Class

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Let's explore several ways to use AirDrop for classroom efficiency, enrichment, and management. Several examples will be Airdropped to participants with Apple devices.

Speakers

Angela Carlisle

Teacher/Integration Specialist, Independent School District 318

I have been teaching for 26 years and have worked in every grade K-12, including teaching in private, public, alternative and community education. I am passionate about helping others learn to love to learn. I recently became an Apple Foundation Trainer and am an avid Google user... Read More →

Tuesday December 12, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

11:45am CST

Team 53: Personalized in a Team Taught Classroom with 53 Students

Resource Page

This past year, we created a team taught learning space in our 4th grade classroom. We took down a wall and created one large classroom to better equip our students through personalization. Come hear about our classroom structure, curriculum changes, and the impact we have seen on student learning.

Speakers

Jenny Naslund

Fourth Grade Teacher, Westonka Public Schools

Jenny is completing her 14th year of teaching in the Mound Westonka School District. She taught 10 years at Grandview Middle School as both a 5th-7th grade technology teacher and a 5th grade classroom teacher. She currently in her 6th year at Shirley Hills Primary as a 4th grade teacher... Read More →

Bobbie Jo Tronsgard

Teacher, Westonta School District

Bobbie Jo Tronsgard joined the staff at Shirley Hills Elementary (Westonka Public Schools) in 2015 after teaching 2nd and 3rd grade in the St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools for five years. Bobbie Jo is a graduate from Minnesota State University-Moorhead and recently received her Master's... Read More →

Team 53 Personalized in a Team Taught Classroom PDF pdf

Tuesday December 12, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

11:45am CST

The Best in Blended Learning

Resource Page

This session provides a hands-on exploration (BYOD) of Learning A-Z's digital resources for Blended Learning for ELA and Science. Digital books, lesson plans, close reading activities, and project-based learning resources will be demonstrated, then participants will be given time to explore on the grade level of their choice, leaving the session with an arsenal of resources to implement immediately upon returning to the classroom/school. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

Lori Smith

National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z

With a passion for promoting literacy, Lori’s role as a National Curriculum Consultant includes working alongside local representatives, making new customers aware of how to utilize Learning A-Z resources for the best student outcomes. Her mission is to guide new and existing customers... Read More →

Tuesday December 12, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

11:45am CST

You Saw, We Saw, We All Use Seesaw!

Resource Page

Are you a current Seesaw user and are ready to explore the new and more advanced features? This session will give you the opportunity to enhance your Seesaw skills and gather new ideas on how to implement them in the primary and upper grades. Session goers will learn how to develop their knowledge on app smashing, data collecting, global connections, parent communication, and time saving tips.

Speakers

Robert Garcia

Teacher, Greenvale Park

Tiffany Malecha

Tuesday December 12, 2017 11:45am - 12:35pm CST
Poster Table 6

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Archive Student Learning with Video: Quick and Easy iPad Apps

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The best app on the iPad for capturing student learning is the Camera! Discover ways to use built in photo and video capabilities and several video apps that make archiving student learning quick and easy for all classrooms. We will also share essential skills to teach students when taking video and best practice workflows for saving student work whether you are in a 1:1 or shared iPad environment.

Speakers

Kari Gerhart

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Caroline Little

Director of Instructional Technology, Inver Grove Heights Schools

Tuesday December 12, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 3

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Creating 2D Virtual Tours with Google Tour Builder

Resource Page

Tour Builder is a different way to present locations from around the globe using Google Earth. It lets you pick spots right on the map, add in photos, text and video and then share your creation. Google Tour Builder can beused by both teachers and students alike.

Speakers

Luke Feierabend

Tech Integration Specialist, Monticello High School

When it comes to my career, I'm very passionate about 3 things: creating positive relationships with students and staff, sharing my love of world geography, and trialing cool educational technologies. Outside of my job, my wife (Jenn... she's a tech all-star) and I have 3 boys and... Read More →

Tuesday December 12, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Design for Learning- Rethinking the Media Center

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Using Human Centered Design and The Third Teacher principles, staff, students and parents at Scenic Heights Elementary transformed the library media center into a 21st Century learning space. We reflected on our current space, consulted with kids, and dreamed big. During this session you'll learn about the process used to redesign the space and to build excitement so the funding would follow.

Speakers

Melinda Barry

Media Specialist, Minnetonka Public Schools

Melinda is a media specialist at Scenic Heights Elementary, Minnetonka Public Schools. Prior to becoming a media specialist she taught kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade.

SH Design for Learning Session pdf

Tuesday December 12, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Digital Authors Unite with Book Creator

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Learn about creating young authors in a digital world! Students in grades K-12 can use the app Book Creator to turn their writing into a digital book. Book Creator allows students to use audio, visual, and text tools that help enhance the student's book. This session will focus on making authors out of students in grades K-5.

Speakers

Robert Garcia

Teacher, Greenvale Park

Tiffany Malecha

Tuesday December 12, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 6

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

K-12 Resources for Expanding CS in Your School and District

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Members of Twin Cities Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) will introduce participants to resources and professional development opportunities available to teachers and administrators interested in starting a CS curriculum or expanding the computer science offerings at their schools. Participants will be introduced to tools for advocating for the inclusion of CS, teacher professional development, and classroom curricula.

Speakers

Cindy Drahos

Instructor, Computer Science, IT and Business, Burnsville High School

I have been involved in the Business/IT for over 20 years and the Computer Science field for over 5 years. I teacher at Burnsville High School computer science subjects and at Normandale Community College in the CIM (Computer Information Management) area. With our new challenge... Read More →

Kate Lockwood

Kaitie O'Bryan

Mounds View Public Schools

I am a math and computer science teacher at Mounds View High School. I also am a Knowles Senior Fellow and code.org facilitator. I like talking about access to computer science, quality professional development, collaborative classrooms and communities, and project based learni... Read More →

TJ Reinartz

Tuesday December 12, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

12:50pm CST

Media Center to Learning Commons: Low Budget, Big Results

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Learn about how Austin High School transformed their dated Media Center into a future-ready Learning Commons for both students and staff. Designed based upon results of staff and student-focus groups, the new AHS Learning Commons houses a flexible classroom, a student-led Tech Cafe, both collaborative and quiet study spaces, a Makerspace, and a Professional Development center. All supplies for the re-visioning were low-budget or small-grant provided. This was not a big-budget renovation.

Speakers

Anne Christopherson

Science Teacher, Austin Public Schools

Alexa Dolan

Instructional Coach

Amy Thuesen

Technology Integration Coach, Austin High School

I am the technology integration coach at Austin High School. My interest in classroom technology integration developed during my 16 years as a high school language arts instructor. I am a learner, maker, speaker, gamer, teacher, traveler, tweeter, and pinner.

Tuesday December 12, 2017 12:50pm - 1:40pm CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

3D Printing in the Elementary School

Resource Page

Learn about the 3D Printing in an elementary setting! This session will feature one educator's journey using Tinkercad and Maker'sEmpire in the elementary.

Speakers

Colleen Small

MEDIA SPECIALIST, Minnetonka Public Schools

I have been an Elementary Media Specialist since 1992. I believe that we need to inspire those around us to enjoy the love of literature and technology. I am Nationally Board Certified and love exploring new frontiers.

Tuesday December 12, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 2

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

Are You A Common Sense Educator?

Resource Page

Common Sense Media is a nonprofit organization helping kids and teachers thrive in the world of media and technology. If you have not heard of this organization you will want to head to this session to become a Common Sense Educator!

Speakers

Kate Tinguely

Media Specialist, Prior Lake - Savage Area Schools - Jeffers Pond Elementary

I have been in the business of educating kids for over 20 years. I am also a "connected" K-5 Library Media Specialist who blogs, pushes books and loves integrating tech with students and my 3 boys at home! Recently I became a Google Certified Educator, Seesaw and Common Sense Ambassador... Read More →

CommonSenseEducationTIES17 pptx

Tuesday December 12, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 4

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

Making it Real: Affordable Physical Computing for Middle School

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Middle school students need hands-on opportunities for computer science, but who can afford it? Tami will share some affordable ways to teach computer science hands-on. She'll share her experiences with Edisons, Micro:bits, Arduinos, 3dprinting, and more.

Speakers

Tami Brass

Director of Instructional Technology, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

I've been teaching in and supporting 1:1 environments for over 15 years and most recently have been geeking out on making and computer science. Don't ask what level I'm on in Candy Crush...

Tuesday December 12, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 1

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

Raising Math Achievement for Your Students

Resource Page

Speakers

Ashley Protivinsky

Tech Consultant, Sourcewell Tech

Tuesday December 12, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
Poster Table 5

Poster Session

1:55pm CST

The Creative iPad Classroom

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Are you ready to take your iPad classroom to the next level? Tap into the power of creation and let your students explore and express themselves with these essential apps that open up a world of possibility. We will share projects that smash a variety of creative projects and learning experiences into a digital archive.

Speakers

Kari Gerhart

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Caroline Little

Director of Instructional Technology, Inver Grove Heights Schools

Tuesday December 12, 2017 1:55pm - 2:45pm CST
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