Take your students to a new level of critical thinking and collaboration as they work with historic documents via Google Classroom. Google Classroom is the perfect place to model habits of historical thinking and document analysis. Participants will learn the possibilities of using Google Classroom as a collaborative environment where students can analyze primary source documents. The very basics of Google Classroom will be explored as will other apps such as Draw, Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
Middle School History Teacher, Chico Country Day School
Entering my 20th year of teaching it is exciting to see how far we have come with technology. I have taught middle school and high history during my entire career. My first passion is history, but a close second is sharing methodology with other teachers. I have provided professional... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 7Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Learn how to create your own vector drawings to spice up your slides, docs, and life! Even if you have no artistic talent, this session will take your drawing ability from zero to artist. We will explore how to create your own drawings, Google Classroom banners, business cards, interactive worksheets. Google Draw can also help your students to design their own artwork and designs.
Technology coordinator/CTE, Bellevue Union School District
George Barcenas is the Technology Coordinator/CTE for Bellevue Union School District. Certified Google Trainer, Educator and Apple Certified Teacher. Trained as a PE teacher he has taught High School English, Spanish and coached Basketball from Middle School all the way to College... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 26Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Yes, that's right. My students ask to take quizzes. Gathering feedback does not have to be boring. Learn what your students know using tools like Kahoot, Quizzes, Plickers, and Google Forms. You will leave this session with at least one formative assessment to use when you get back to the classroom.
I have been a classroom teacher for 28 years and since the 90's I have been integrating technology in the classroom from grades TK to 7th.I have presented for CUE and CLS at the Technology Conference in Monterey. I have hosted the Hour of Code for students in Kindergarten to 5th grade... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 4Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Tired of the same old "get to know you" games for the start of school? This hands-on session will expand your arsenal of culture-building activities to use at the beginning of the year and beyond. We will use many of the G Suite tools to not only create a safe and comfortable environment for student learning but also to introduce students to some of the basic tech skills they will need during the school year.
STEM Coordinator, Glenn County Office of Education
After teaching middle school science for 18 years, Darren became the Science Coordinator for the Glenn County Office of Education in 2017. He is also a proud Google Certified Innovator and CUE Lead Learner. Darren previously worked in Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Paradise, and Chico... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Put your students in charge of their learning with inquiry-based lessons using QR codes! Attendees will have time to edit videos in EdPuzzle, locate articles in Wonderopolis and NewsELA, and use Google Docs to build a collection of resources that support an inquiry question and create QR codes for resources using the goo.gl url shortener add-on to create a high-quality, student-centered lesson for ANY CCSS/NGSS standard. See students highly engaged in their work and get them thinking with QR Codes! This session will showcase classroom examples of students using online resources linked to QR codes to answer a question.
Teacher on Special Assignment, Chico Unified Schools
Christi is a Teacher on Special Assignment for Chico Unified Schools. She is a Google Certified Trainer, Educator, and SMART Exemplary Educator. Prior to moving to California she taught for 10 years in grades 1-3 in Iowa and Missouri. She is extremely passionate about using technology... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Come learn how to teach your students to integrate their knowledge of subject matter content, into a personally designed interactive infographic. Learn how to use Google Slides to hyperlink to aspects within a presentation. I will be showing a direct example of how to eliminate Lab Report Write-Ups and how to create a five slides infographic to take its place.
Whether in a 1:1 or shared iPad classroom, iPads can take students from being just consumers of content into creators. With just three apps (Book Creator, PicCollage, Chatterpix Kids) students can create numerous projects that cover many different content areas and standards. From showing how illustrations support the text to demonstrating ways to compose numbers, these three apps will open up the possibilities for creating projects that give students authentic practice with the standards.
Marie Von Wagner is a passionate educator of primary students. She has been in the classroom for almost 20 years. She is passionate about create learning experiences that leverage technology to engage students and personalize instruction. She is a Level 2 Google Educator, Apple Teacher... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 28Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this session, participants will learn how to organize their school's maker's club and materials, how to address NGSS and Common Core Standards, and how to use Google classroom and Seesaw for teacher and student reflection and documentation.
Virtual reality and augmented reality are becoming increasingly popular in today's classroom to enhance curriculum. Using Google Cardboard and virtual reality apps, students can explore many different places in our world and beyond in 3D - making it seem like they are actually there! In this session, we will explore several apps and different ways you can incorporate VR/AR into your lessons and curriculum.
Ed Tech, Science and CAASPP Coordinator, San Marco Unified School District
Ryan Archer, an EdTech Coordinator for San Marcos Unified, has a passion for helping teachers use technology in the classroom. As a middle and high school science teacher for 16 years, he has always worked to help students and educators experiment and ask questions. With the help... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 5Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Take your students to a new level of critical thinking and collaboration as they work with historic documents via Google Classroom. Google Classroom is the perfect place to model habits of historical thinking and document analysis. Participants will learn the possibilities of using Google Classroom as a collaborative environment where students can analyze primary source documents. The very basics of Google Classroom will be explored as will other apps such as Draw, Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
Middle School History Teacher, Chico Country Day School
Entering my 20th year of teaching it is exciting to see how far we have come with technology. I have taught middle school and high history during my entire career. My first passion is history, but a close second is sharing methodology with other teachers. I have provided professional... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 7Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Learn how to create your own vector drawings to spice up your slides, docs, and life! Even if you have no artistic talent, this session will take your drawing ability from zero to artist. We will explore how to create your own drawings, Google Classroom banners, business cards, interactive worksheets. Google Draw can also help your students to design their own artwork and designs.
Technology coordinator/CTE, Bellevue Union School District
George Barcenas is the Technology Coordinator/CTE for Bellevue Union School District. Certified Google Trainer, Educator and Apple Certified Teacher. Trained as a PE teacher he has taught High School English, Spanish and coached Basketball from Middle School all the way to College... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 26Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Yes, that's right. My students ask to take quizzes. Gathering feedback does not have to be boring. Learn what your students know using tools like Kahoot, Quizzes, Plickers, and Google Forms. You will leave this session with at least one formative assessment to use when you get back to the classroom.
I have been a classroom teacher for 28 years and since the 90's I have been integrating technology in the classroom from grades TK to 7th.I have presented for CUE and CLS at the Technology Conference in Monterey. I have hosted the Hour of Code for students in Kindergarten to 5th grade... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 4Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Tired of the same old "get to know you" games for the start of school? This hands-on session will expand your arsenal of culture-building activities to use at the beginning of the year and beyond. We will use many of the G Suite tools to not only create a safe and comfortable environment for student learning but also to introduce students to some of the basic tech skills they will need during the school year.
STEM Coordinator, Glenn County Office of Education
After teaching middle school science for 18 years, Darren became the Science Coordinator for the Glenn County Office of Education in 2017. He is also a proud Google Certified Innovator and CUE Lead Learner. Darren previously worked in Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Paradise, and Chico... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 6Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Put your students in charge of their learning with inquiry-based lessons using QR codes! Attendees will have time to edit videos in EdPuzzle, locate articles in Wonderopolis and NewsELA, and use Google Docs to build a collection of resources that support an inquiry question and create QR codes for resources using the goo.gl url shortener add-on to create a high-quality, student-centered lesson for ANY CCSS/NGSS standard. See students highly engaged in their work and get them thinking with QR Codes! This session will showcase classroom examples of students using online resources linked to QR codes to answer a question.
Teacher on Special Assignment, Chico Unified Schools
Christi is a Teacher on Special Assignment for Chico Unified Schools. She is a Google Certified Trainer, Educator, and SMART Exemplary Educator. Prior to moving to California she taught for 10 years in grades 1-3 in Iowa and Missouri. She is extremely passionate about using technology... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 25Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Come learn how to teach your students to integrate their knowledge of subject matter content, into a personally designed interactive infographic. Learn how to use Google Slides to hyperlink to aspects within a presentation. I will be showing a direct example of how to eliminate Lab Report Write-Ups and how to create a five slides infographic to take its place.
Whether in a 1:1 or shared iPad classroom, iPads can take students from being just consumers of content into creators. With just three apps (Book Creator, PicCollage, Chatterpix Kids) students can create numerous projects that cover many different content areas and standards. From showing how illustrations support the text to demonstrating ways to compose numbers, these three apps will open up the possibilities for creating projects that give students authentic practice with the standards.
Marie Von Wagner is a passionate educator of primary students. She has been in the classroom for almost 20 years. She is passionate about create learning experiences that leverage technology to engage students and personalize instruction. She is a Level 2 Google Educator, Apple Teacher... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 28Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this session, participants will learn how to organize their school's maker's club and materials, how to address NGSS and Common Core Standards, and how to use Google classroom and Seesaw for teacher and student reflection and documentation.
Virtual reality and augmented reality are becoming increasingly popular in today's classroom to enhance curriculum. Using Google Cardboard and virtual reality apps, students can explore many different places in our world and beyond in 3D - making it seem like they are actually there! In this session, we will explore several apps and different ways you can incorporate VR/AR into your lessons and curriculum.
Ed Tech, Science and CAASPP Coordinator, San Marco Unified School District
Ryan Archer, an EdTech Coordinator for San Marcos Unified, has a passion for helping teachers use technology in the classroom. As a middle and high school science teacher for 16 years, he has always worked to help students and educators experiment and ask questions. With the help... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 5Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Take your students to a new level of critical thinking and collaboration as they work with historic documents via Google Classroom. Google Classroom is the perfect place to model habits of historical thinking and document analysis. Participants will learn the possibilities of using Google Classroom as a collaborative environment where students can analyze primary source documents. The very basics of Google Classroom will be explored as will other apps such as Draw, Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
Middle School History Teacher, Chico Country Day School
Entering my 20th year of teaching it is exciting to see how far we have come with technology. I have taught middle school and high history during my entire career. My first passion is history, but a close second is sharing methodology with other teachers. I have provided professional... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 7Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Learn how to create your own vector drawings to spice up your slides, docs, and life! Even if you have no artistic talent, this session will take your drawing ability from zero to artist. We will explore how to create your own drawings, Google Classroom banners, business cards, interactive worksheets. Google Draw can also help your students to design their own artwork and designs.
Technology coordinator/CTE, Bellevue Union School District
George Barcenas is the Technology Coordinator/CTE for Bellevue Union School District. Certified Google Trainer, Educator and Apple Certified Teacher. Trained as a PE teacher he has taught High School English, Spanish and coached Basketball from Middle School all the way to College... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 26Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Yes, that's right. My students ask to take quizzes. Gathering feedback does not have to be boring. Learn what your students know using tools like Kahoot, Quizzes, Plickers, and Google Forms. You will leave this session with at least one formative assessment to use when you get back to the classroom.
I have been a classroom teacher for 28 years and since the 90's I have been integrating technology in the classroom from grades TK to 7th.I have presented for CUE and CLS at the Technology Conference in Monterey. I have hosted the Hour of Code for students in Kindergarten to 5th grade... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 4Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Tired of the same old "get to know you" games for the start of school? This hands-on session will expand your arsenal of culture-building activities to use at the beginning of the year and beyond. We will use many of the G Suite tools to not only create a safe and comfortable environment for student learning but also to introduce students to some of the basic tech skills they will need during the school year.
STEM Coordinator, Glenn County Office of Education
After teaching middle school science for 18 years, Darren became the Science Coordinator for the Glenn County Office of Education in 2017. He is also a proud Google Certified Innovator and CUE Lead Learner. Darren previously worked in Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Paradise, and Chico... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Put your students in charge of their learning with inquiry-based lessons using QR codes! Attendees will have time to edit videos in EdPuzzle, locate articles in Wonderopolis and NewsELA, and use Google Docs to build a collection of resources that support an inquiry question and create QR codes for resources using the goo.gl url shortener add-on to create a high-quality, student-centered lesson for ANY CCSS/NGSS standard. See students highly engaged in their work and get them thinking with QR Codes! This session will showcase classroom examples of students using online resources linked to QR codes to answer a question.
Teacher on Special Assignment, Chico Unified Schools
Christi is a Teacher on Special Assignment for Chico Unified Schools. She is a Google Certified Trainer, Educator, and SMART Exemplary Educator. Prior to moving to California she taught for 10 years in grades 1-3 in Iowa and Missouri. She is extremely passionate about using technology... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 25Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Come learn how to teach your students to integrate their knowledge of subject matter content, into a personally designed interactive infographic. Learn how to use Google Slides to hyperlink to aspects within a presentation. I will be showing a direct example of how to eliminate Lab Report Write-Ups and how to create a five slides infographic to take its place.
Whether in a 1:1 or shared iPad classroom, iPads can take students from being just consumers of content into creators. With just three apps (Book Creator, PicCollage, Chatterpix Kids) students can create numerous projects that cover many different content areas and standards. From showing how illustrations support the text to demonstrating ways to compose numbers, these three apps will open up the possibilities for creating projects that give students authentic practice with the standards.
Marie Von Wagner is a passionate educator of primary students. She has been in the classroom for almost 20 years. She is passionate about create learning experiences that leverage technology to engage students and personalize instruction. She is a Level 2 Google Educator, Apple Teacher... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 28Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this session, participants will learn how to organize their school's maker's club and materials, how to address NGSS and Common Core Standards, and how to use Google classroom and Seesaw for teacher and student reflection and documentation.
Virtual reality and augmented reality are becoming increasingly popular in today's classroom to enhance curriculum. Using Google Cardboard and virtual reality apps, students can explore many different places in our world and beyond in 3D - making it seem like they are actually there! In this session, we will explore several apps and different ways you can incorporate VR/AR into your lessons and curriculum.
Ed Tech, Science and CAASPP Coordinator, San Marco Unified School District
Ryan Archer, an EdTech Coordinator for San Marcos Unified, has a passion for helping teachers use technology in the classroom. As a middle and high school science teacher for 16 years, he has always worked to help students and educators experiment and ask questions. With the help... Read More →
Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 5Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this episode, we will explore phenomenon-based learning (the other PBL) and how it can be used to drive NGSS instruction. We will use actual phenomena to practice effective questioning, which can be a starting point for project-based learning, research assignments, or scientific investigations. We will also spend time sharing and exploring resources for finding awesome natural phenomena. While mostly focused on science, the strategies in this episode can be used across curricular areas, and all grade levels can benefit!
STEM Coordinator, Glenn County Office of Education
After teaching middle school science for 18 years, Darren became the Science Coordinator for the Glenn County Office of Education in 2017. He is also a proud Google Certified Innovator and CUE Lead Learner. Darren previously worked in Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Paradise, and Chico... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this session, participants will learn how to utilize literacy websites and apps to help plan and run a blended learning reading workshop and explore ways to differentiate instruction for your class and for individual students. We will look at how to use Google Classroom, Seesaw, Osmo, and Padlet for assessment, feedback, and documentation. We will explore how blended literacy addresses ELA Common Core Standards.
Do your students create really cool work? Do you want the world to see it? Ready to have all your student work in one spot to showcase to other teachers and parents? Come learn how to use the new Google Sites to create an epic Digital Portfolio. Get ready to embed Docs, Slides, Sheets, YouTube videos, and so much more!
Learn how a school district is using the awesome power of Google Apps to create a PD calendar and registration system using Calendar, Forms, Sheets, and Add-ons like Autocrat, Awesome Tables, Form Notifications, Form Limiter, Form Publisher, and Doc Appender. Attendees will learn how to use and integrate these Apps and Add-ons to streamline and enhance their role within a school and/or district. Teachers will see how these tools can be used within a classroom and will have time to create some awesome resources! The sky is the limit; these tools can be used across ANY content area!
Teacher on Special Assignment, Chico Unified Schools
Christi is a Teacher on Special Assignment for Chico Unified Schools. She is a Google Certified Trainer, Educator, and SMART Exemplary Educator. Prior to moving to California she taught for 10 years in grades 1-3 in Iowa and Missouri. She is extremely passionate about using technology... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Bring the study of geography back to your history classroom in an interactive way. My Maps and Tour Builder give students the power to create their own annotated maps and geographic journals. Explore how history comprehension and geographic knowledge spring to life through the creation interactive maps.
Middle School History Teacher, Chico Country Day School
Entering my 20th year of teaching it is exciting to see how far we have come with technology. I have taught middle school and high history during my entire career. My first passion is history, but a close second is sharing methodology with other teachers. I have provided professional... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 7Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Seesaw is a digital portfolio app that is compatible with most devices. It contains a built in toolkit that enables users to create a range of content to support and communicate their learning. It is far more than just a digital portfolio. There are many possibilities for users to create a digital item to show their understanding of the standards and to give students an authentic audience for their work.
Marie Von Wagner is a passionate educator of primary students. She has been in the classroom for almost 20 years. She is passionate about create learning experiences that leverage technology to engage students and personalize instruction. She is a Level 2 Google Educator, Apple Teacher... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 28Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Google Slides can be used for student presentations, but they can be used for much, much more! Common Core wants students to make connections with text and give presentations, but why not have them present their information in a creative way? Come and see how Slides can be used to create stories/ebooks, HyperDocs, or even branching slides. For the teacher, we’ll learn how to create quizzes and games.
Ed Tech, Science and CAASPP Coordinator, San Marco Unified School District
Ryan Archer, an EdTech Coordinator for San Marcos Unified, has a passion for helping teachers use technology in the classroom. As a middle and high school science teacher for 16 years, he has always worked to help students and educators experiment and ask questions. With the help... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 5Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
This session will be a hands-on exploration of a "MakerSpace" or "Innovations Lab". Check out 3D printing, draw with 3D pens, build a self-driving car, try out some paper circuits, and more. Creativity is alive and well in the classroom. Help your students unleash it.
I have been a classroom teacher for 28 years and since the 90's I have been integrating technology in the classroom from grades TK to 7th.I have presented for CUE and CLS at the Technology Conference in Monterey. I have hosted the Hour of Code for students in Kindergarten to 5th grade... Read More →
Screencastify is a powerful screen recording tool, but it has no free editing features. WeVideo is iMovie for Chromebooks. Learn how to use both products to app smash to a presentation tool that students and teachers can use to showcase their ideas and work.
Technology coordinator/CTE, Bellevue Union School District
George Barcenas is the Technology Coordinator/CTE for Bellevue Union School District. Certified Google Trainer, Educator and Apple Certified Teacher. Trained as a PE teacher he has taught High School English, Spanish and coached Basketball from Middle School all the way to College... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Room 26Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this episode, we will explore phenomenon-based learning (the other PBL) and how it can be used to drive NGSS instruction. We will use actual phenomena to practice effective questioning, which can be a starting point for project-based learning, research assignments, or scientific investigations. We will also spend time sharing and exploring resources for finding awesome natural phenomena. While mostly focused on science, the strategies in this episode can be used across curricular areas, and all grade levels can benefit!
STEM Coordinator, Glenn County Office of Education
After teaching middle school science for 18 years, Darren became the Science Coordinator for the Glenn County Office of Education in 2017. He is also a proud Google Certified Innovator and CUE Lead Learner. Darren previously worked in Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Paradise, and Chico... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 6Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this session, participants will learn how to utilize literacy websites and apps to help plan and run a blended learning reading workshop and explore ways to differentiate instruction for your class and for individual students. We will look at how to use Google Classroom, Seesaw, Osmo, and Padlet for assessment, feedback, and documentation. We will explore how blended literacy addresses ELA Common Core Standards.
Do your students create really cool work? Do you want the world to see it? Ready to have all your student work in one spot to showcase to other teachers and parents? Come learn how to use the new Google Sites to create an epic Digital Portfolio. Get ready to embed Docs, Slides, Sheets, YouTube videos, and so much more!
Learn how a school district is using the awesome power of Google Apps to create a PD calendar and registration system using Calendar, Forms, Sheets, and Add-ons like Autocrat, Awesome Tables, Form Notifications, Form Limiter, Form Publisher, and Doc Appender. Attendees will learn how to use and integrate these Apps and Add-ons to streamline and enhance their role within a school and/or district. Teachers will see how these tools can be used within a classroom and will have time to create some awesome resources! The sky is the limit; these tools can be used across ANY content area!
Teacher on Special Assignment, Chico Unified Schools
Christi is a Teacher on Special Assignment for Chico Unified Schools. She is a Google Certified Trainer, Educator, and SMART Exemplary Educator. Prior to moving to California she taught for 10 years in grades 1-3 in Iowa and Missouri. She is extremely passionate about using technology... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 25Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Bring the study of geography back to your history classroom in an interactive way. My Maps and Tour Builder give students the power to create their own annotated maps and geographic journals. Explore how history comprehension and geographic knowledge spring to life through the creation interactive maps.
Middle School History Teacher, Chico Country Day School
Entering my 20th year of teaching it is exciting to see how far we have come with technology. I have taught middle school and high history during my entire career. My first passion is history, but a close second is sharing methodology with other teachers. I have provided professional... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 7Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Seesaw is a digital portfolio app that is compatible with most devices. It contains a built in toolkit that enables users to create a range of content to support and communicate their learning. It is far more than just a digital portfolio. There are many possibilities for users to create a digital item to show their understanding of the standards and to give students an authentic audience for their work.
Marie Von Wagner is a passionate educator of primary students. She has been in the classroom for almost 20 years. She is passionate about create learning experiences that leverage technology to engage students and personalize instruction. She is a Level 2 Google Educator, Apple Teacher... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 28Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Google Slides can be used for student presentations, but they can be used for much, much more! Common Core wants students to make connections with text and give presentations, but why not have them present their information in a creative way? Come and see how Slides can be used to create stories/ebooks, HyperDocs, or even branching slides. For the teacher, we’ll learn how to create quizzes and games.
Ed Tech, Science and CAASPP Coordinator, San Marco Unified School District
Ryan Archer, an EdTech Coordinator for San Marcos Unified, has a passion for helping teachers use technology in the classroom. As a middle and high school science teacher for 16 years, he has always worked to help students and educators experiment and ask questions. With the help... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 5Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
This session will be a hands-on exploration of a "MakerSpace" or "Innovations Lab". Check out 3D printing, draw with 3D pens, build a self-driving car, try out some paper circuits, and more. Creativity is alive and well in the classroom. Help your students unleash it.
I have been a classroom teacher for 28 years and since the 90's I have been integrating technology in the classroom from grades TK to 7th.I have presented for CUE and CLS at the Technology Conference in Monterey. I have hosted the Hour of Code for students in Kindergarten to 5th grade... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 4Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Screencastify is a powerful screen recording tool, but it has no free editing features. WeVideo is iMovie for Chromebooks. Learn how to use both products to app smash to a presentation tool that students and teachers can use to showcase their ideas and work.
Technology coordinator/CTE, Bellevue Union School District
George Barcenas is the Technology Coordinator/CTE for Bellevue Union School District. Certified Google Trainer, Educator and Apple Certified Teacher. Trained as a PE teacher he has taught High School English, Spanish and coached Basketball from Middle School all the way to College... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 11:05am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 26Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this episode, we will explore phenomenon-based learning (the other PBL) and how it can be used to drive NGSS instruction. We will use actual phenomena to practice effective questioning, which can be a starting point for project-based learning, research assignments, or scientific investigations. We will also spend time sharing and exploring resources for finding awesome natural phenomena. While mostly focused on science, the strategies in this episode can be used across curricular areas, and all grade levels can benefit!
STEM Coordinator, Glenn County Office of Education
After teaching middle school science for 18 years, Darren became the Science Coordinator for the Glenn County Office of Education in 2017. He is also a proud Google Certified Innovator and CUE Lead Learner. Darren previously worked in Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Paradise, and Chico... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
In this session, participants will learn how to utilize literacy websites and apps to help plan and run a blended learning reading workshop and explore ways to differentiate instruction for your class and for individual students. We will look at how to use Google Classroom, Seesaw, Osmo, and Padlet for assessment, feedback, and documentation. We will explore how blended literacy addresses ELA Common Core Standards.
Do your students create really cool work? Do you want the world to see it? Ready to have all your student work in one spot to showcase to other teachers and parents? Come learn how to use the new Google Sites to create an epic Digital Portfolio. Get ready to embed Docs, Slides, Sheets, YouTube videos, and so much more!
Learn how a school district is using the awesome power of Google Apps to create a PD calendar and registration system using Calendar, Forms, Sheets, and Add-ons like Autocrat, Awesome Tables, Form Notifications, Form Limiter, Form Publisher, and Doc Appender. Attendees will learn how to use and integrate these Apps and Add-ons to streamline and enhance their role within a school and/or district. Teachers will see how these tools can be used within a classroom and will have time to create some awesome resources! The sky is the limit; these tools can be used across ANY content area!
Teacher on Special Assignment, Chico Unified Schools
Christi is a Teacher on Special Assignment for Chico Unified Schools. She is a Google Certified Trainer, Educator, and SMART Exemplary Educator. Prior to moving to California she taught for 10 years in grades 1-3 in Iowa and Missouri. She is extremely passionate about using technology... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 25Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Bring the study of geography back to your history classroom in an interactive way. My Maps and Tour Builder give students the power to create their own annotated maps and geographic journals. Explore how history comprehension and geographic knowledge spring to life through the creation interactive maps.
Middle School History Teacher, Chico Country Day School
Entering my 20th year of teaching it is exciting to see how far we have come with technology. I have taught middle school and high history during my entire career. My first passion is history, but a close second is sharing methodology with other teachers. I have provided professional... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 7Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Seesaw is a digital portfolio app that is compatible with most devices. It contains a built in toolkit that enables users to create a range of content to support and communicate their learning. It is far more than just a digital portfolio. There are many possibilities for users to create a digital item to show their understanding of the standards and to give students an authentic audience for their work.
Marie Von Wagner is a passionate educator of primary students. She has been in the classroom for almost 20 years. She is passionate about create learning experiences that leverage technology to engage students and personalize instruction. She is a Level 2 Google Educator, Apple Teacher... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 28Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Google Slides can be used for student presentations, but they can be used for much, much more! Common Core wants students to make connections with text and give presentations, but why not have them present their information in a creative way? Come and see how Slides can be used to create stories/ebooks, HyperDocs, or even branching slides. For the teacher, we’ll learn how to create quizzes and games.
Ed Tech, Science and CAASPP Coordinator, San Marco Unified School District
Ryan Archer, an EdTech Coordinator for San Marcos Unified, has a passion for helping teachers use technology in the classroom. As a middle and high school science teacher for 16 years, he has always worked to help students and educators experiment and ask questions. With the help... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 5Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
This session will be a hands-on exploration of a "MakerSpace" or "Innovations Lab". Check out 3D printing, draw with 3D pens, build a self-driving car, try out some paper circuits, and more. Creativity is alive and well in the classroom. Help your students unleash it.This session will focus on bringing coding to your school and your classroom. Give your students a chance to create online content and not just consume it.
I have been a classroom teacher for 28 years and since the 90's I have been integrating technology in the classroom from grades TK to 7th.I have presented for CUE and CLS at the Technology Conference in Monterey. I have hosted the Hour of Code for students in Kindergarten to 5th grade... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 4Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Screencastify is a powerful screen recording tool, but it has no free editing features. WeVideo is iMovie for Chromebooks. Learn how to use both products to app smash to a presentation tool that students and teachers can use to showcase their ideas and work.
Technology coordinator/CTE, Bellevue Union School District
George Barcenas is the Technology Coordinator/CTE for Bellevue Union School District. Certified Google Trainer, Educator and Apple Certified Teacher. Trained as a PE teacher he has taught High School English, Spanish and coached Basketball from Middle School all the way to College... Read More →
Thursday June 15, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 26Chico Country Day School, 102 W 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928
