June 16, 2015 - Ridge Point High School · June 16, 2015 - Ridge Point High School ... Fisher Technologies Inc. was created to help educators with their technology implementations

2015 Conference ProgramJune 16, 2015 - Ridge Point High School

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Leslie Fisher's interest in technology began while studying music at the University of Southern California. She quickly realized the value of utilizing computers for music mixing and recording. She grabbed her 300 baud modem, jumped on the Internet (before anyone really called it the internet) and started looking for music resources. She soon realized she was spending more time discovering technology than playing music so she changed her major and tried to figure out what geeky thing she could do for the rest of her life.

After graduating from USC with a Business and Marketing degree in 1989 and a quick stint as a trainer, Leslie joined Apple Computer in 1992. When the Internet took off in 1994, Leslie was one of the first Apple employees assigned to study Internet growth and implementation.

In 1997, Leslie was roadkill on Apple's road to recovery and part of their massive lay off. Leslie planned to spend most of her huge

severance package golfing and waiting a few months to look for a job. The day after her layoff, her phone began to ring with Apple customers requesting consulting, training and presentation services. Before she could say fore, Fisher Technologies Inc. was created to help educators with their technology implementations and decisions. Fisher Technologies Inc. is now a

worldwide

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Time Event

8:00 -‐ 9:00 Keynote

9:10 -‐ 10:10 Session 1

10:20 -‐ 11:20 Session 2

11:30 -‐ 12:30 Session 3

12:30 -‐ 1:20 Lunch / Vendors

1:30 -‐ 2:30 Session 4

2:40 -‐ 3:40 Session 5

3:50 -‐ 4:30 Closing PresentaAon

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Keynote

Augment Your Reality

9:10 am - 10:10 am

Screencasting in the Classroom

10-20 am -11:30 am

Apps and Practices for Administrators

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Adobe Mobile Apps

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Leslie Fisher's interest in technology began while studying music at the University of Southern California. She quickly realized the value of utilizing computers for music mixing and recording. She grabbed her 300 baud modem, jumped on the Internet (before anyone really called it the internet) and started looking for music resources. She soon realized she was spending more time discovering technology than playing music so she changed her major and tried to figure out what geeky thing she could do for the rest of her life.

After graduating from USC with a Business and Marketing degree in 1989 and a quick stint as a trainer, Leslie joined Apple Computer in 1992. When the Internet took off in 1994, Leslie was one of the first Apple employees assigned to study Internet growth and implementation.

In 1997, Leslie was roadkill on Apple's road to recovery and part of their massive lay off. Leslie planned to spend most of her huge severance package golfing and waiting a few months to look for a job. The day after her layoff, her phone began to ring with Apple customers requesting consulting, training and presentation services. Before she could say fore, Fisher Technologies Inc. was created to help educators with their technology implementations and decisions. Fisher Technologies Inc. is now a worldwide company (meaning one employee named Leslie gets to travel the world teaching) specializing in presenting technology solutions for educators as well as digital photography, editing and workflow.

Location: L241 (Teaching Theater)

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Digital Goonies

Susan Anderson is currently an Instructional Technology Specialist in Arlington, TX, after being a CATE educator for several years. She uses her creativity to inspire teachers to incorporate innovations in technology into the classroom. She and her co-author have written several books on the topic of technology integration.

Jim Holland holds a B.S. in Biology and earned his Master of Science degree in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems from the University of North Texas. He taught junior high science and industrial technology before serving in Arlington ISD as an Instructional Technology Specialist. In addition to presenting staff development sessions throughout the United States, he and his co-authors have written many books on technology integration, including Print, Cut & Fold, Web 2.0, Google Earth, and more. He is also the co-founder of Digital Goonies (www.digitalgoonies.com), a free web service dedicated to bringing the best free web applications and tools to educators all over the world.

Location: J102

Chromaholics Anonymous

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

AppSmashing

QR Crazy about Codes - Secondary

10:20 am - 11:20 am

QR Crazy about Codes -Elementary

11:30 am - 12:20 pm

Jim Holland and Susan Anderson

The Write Stuff: Tech Tools to Promote Writing

2:40 pm - 3:40 pm

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Tech Ninja Todd

Todd Nesloney was married in April of 2012 to his wife Liz. They currently live in Brenham, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M in 2007 with a teaching degree and then graduated from Lamar University in 2010 with a Masters in School Administration. In 2010, he was named FSE's Teacher of the Year. He's worked with kids in many capacities including teaching 5th/6th grade Sunday school and attending Children's Camp at Camp Tejas for 14 years as a sponsor.He loves technology and finding new and exciting ways to bring technology into the classroom and children's education. He's so passionate about this that he and a colleague of his (Stacey Huffine) started a technology training company called "The 3 Tech Ninjas". You can also find him on Twitter at @TechNinjaTodd. In 2013 Todd was selected as a White House Champion of Change, Center for Digital Education's "Top Innovators in Education", and a "20 to Watch" by the National School Board Association. He also work with Remind, Sophia, Classroom Champions and several other organizations. Todd has also recently authored two books, including the Award Winning "Flipping 2.0". In 2014, Todd was named the TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association) Teacher of the Year and was selected by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences to recieve the BAMMY for National Elementary Teacher of the Year. Todd is currently the Principal/Lead Learner at Navasota Intermediate, in Navasota, Texas. He regularly blogs for his own blog as well as several well-known entities. Todd travels the country speaking and keynoting at different conferences and events. He still actively teaches lessons in the classrooms and is continually working to find ways to change lives.

Location: J127

Transforming a School: You Matter

1:30 pm -2:30 pm(K-12)

Transform by Flipping and PBL

9:10 am - 10:10 am

Google Like a Ninja

10:20 am - 11:20 am

Web Tools for Ninjas

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Todd Nesloney

Transforming a School: You Matter

2:40 pm - 3:40 pm (Admin)

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Tammy Worcester Tang has over twenty-five years of educational experience. She began her career in the classroom, teaching nearly every grade from kindergarten through middle school. Currently, Tammy works for ESSDACK, an educational service center in Kansas, as an Instructional Technology Specialist providing staff development and training in the area of technology integration.

Tammy is extremely innovative and resourceful and specializes in finding unique and creative ways to use traditional computer tools in the classroom. She enjoys sharing her ideas with teachers throughout the nation, at conferences and in schools, and has a presentation style that can be described as inspiring.

Her website, “Tammy’s Technology Tips for Teachers” (www.tammyworcester.com) is a popular online resource for teachers around the world. Tammy is also the author of nearly a dozen best-selling technology resource books that are published and marketed nationally.

Tammy’s experiences as a parent, a teacher, a technology director, and a training specialist have allowed her to develop a strong sense of best educational practices. Those skills, coupled with her technology expertise, enable her to create and provide practical, easy to implement ideas that will help teachers make better classrooms--one mouse click at a time.

Location: Auditorium

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Evernote in and out of the Classroom

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Technology Tools for Administrators

9:10 am - 10:10 am

The Things You Can Do with Google

10:20 am - 11:20 am

Go Paperless - Collecting Digital

Work

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tammy’s Favorite Technology Tips, Tricks and Tools

2:40 pm - 3:40 pm

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http://www.tammyworcester.com

Dr. Bruce Ellis is the Senior Director of Professional Development for TCEA, a non-profit educational technology organization helping educators around the world to engage students using technology in innovative ways. Bruce assists teachers, librarians, administrators, and technology directors in gaining the skills necessary in the areas of integrating Google Apps for Education, iPad, project based learning, flipping the classroom, 21st century skills, as well as other areas so they can effectively engage students in the classroom.

Having been in the public education arena for more than 20 years, Bruce has taught elementary, secondary and graduate level students. He has also been an instructional specialist and the Director of Instructional Technology for a large urban district. He has a masters in educational technology and an educational doctorate in curriculum, instruction and assessment in secondary and higher education. He enjoys working with classroom teachers and gets excited when they have those ‘aha!’ moments of how to use technology to make a positive difference in the lives of students.

Location: J139

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AppSmashing

2:40 pm - 3:40 pm

YouTube Tools for Teachers

9:10 am - 10:10 am

Planning Lessons for a BYOT Classroom

10:20 am - 11:20 am 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Using Tech to Support Struggling Learners

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Jessica Johnston is an Instructional Technology Specialist in Brenham ISD, a Google Education Trainer and a Google Certified Teacher. She is also President of Techs4Tex, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality professional development for educators.

Before joining the world of educational technology, Jessica spent 7 years in the classroom as a 5th grade science teacher. She has been with the Brenham ISD Technology Department since 2010 and loves to convert reluctant learners by demonstrating the power of using technology,

especially Google Apps, in the classroom.

Jessica enjoys building her PLN through social media, collaborating with other passionate educators and sharing how the use of technology can transform the classroom experience for both teachers and students.

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Dip your Toes in the Twitter Waters

1:30 pm 2:30 pm

There’s No Place like Chrome

9:10 am - 10:10 am

Innovation Day: What, Why and How

10:20 am - 11:20 am (Admin)

Get Googley without Going Google

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

App Speed Dating

2:40 pm - 3:40 pm

Location: D109

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9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: L241 (Teaching Theater)Augment Your RealityAudience: K-12

One of the fastest growing technology practices, Augmented Reality takes places, locations and materials and adds an additional dimension of content and learning that has never been experienced before. Augmented Reality is not just being used in the classroom, but the boardroom, billboard, magazine, city and much much more. We will also show you how easy it is to create your own Augmented Reality.

Presenter(s): Leslie Fisher, Director, LeslieFisher.com

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: AuditoriumTechnology Tools for AdministratorsAudience: Admin

In this information-packed session, you’ll discover some amazing (and free) tools that will allow you to easily gather information from and communicate with teachers and parents, share your school’s successes, and better organize your office tasks, all while modeling effective technology implementation! Sounds difficult, but Tammy will lead you through the set-up processes in a step-by-step manner and will share tips that will make them nearly effortless to maintain.

Presenter(s): Tammy Worcester Tang, Instructional Technology Specialist, ESSDACK

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: J127Transform Your Classroom By Flipping And Going PBLAudience: 3-12

Come learn how one educator flipped his classroom,went completely Project Based, and found great success! He'll share what worked and also talk about what bombed!

Presenter(s): Todd Nesloney (TechNinja Todd)

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: J102AppSmashingAudience: K-12

AppSmashing is the process of combining several apps into one great product! Join us as we demonstrate different ways for combining apps for effective lessons.

Presenter(s): Jim Holland and Susan Anderson, Instructional Learning Specialists, Arlington ISD

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D103Atomic Learning Assist for Special EdAudience: K-12

It is hard to keep up with changing technology, and even more so when you add assistive technology into the mix. It is also important to ensure that other resources utilized in the classroom are accessible. Come find out how Atomic Learning’s online courses, containing assistive technology and accessibility, can help support your needs for staff, students and families.

Presenter(s): Kerry Olson, Atomic Learning

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D122Broadcasting Roundtable: Understanding Technology and SkillsAudience: K-12

This session is a round table discussion for those who teach broadcasting or journalism and want to learn more about the technology and skills that are taught in class. Teachers will also share ideas and lessons on broadcasting, Auditorium visual technology, and journalistic approaches.

Presenter(s): Joey Dyrud, JBMS and Angela Miller, FSMS

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D109There's No Place like ChromeAudience: K-12

Extensions and profiles and apps, oh my! Come peek behind the curtain to see how you can personalize your Google Chrome browser to maximize your browsing experience. We'll discuss multiple profiles, explore the Chrome Web Store, and evaluate Chrome apps and extensions. Come melt away your fears about Google Chrome!

Presenter(s): Jessica Johnston, Instructional Technology Specialist, Brenham ISD

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: J139YouTube Tools for TeachersAudience: K-12

Come learn about great tools to extend your use of YouTube with your students. Learn fabulous online tools, Chrome extensions, and even how to edit YouTube videos to make them fit your students’ needs.

Presenter(s): Bruce Ellis, Senior Director of Professional Development, TCEA9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D105Understanding Certify and PEIMSAudience: Admin

Learn how to read and use the Certify reports for data validation and PEIMS reporting.

Presenter(s): Charlene Spinks & Candi Ihnen, SIS

Courses

9:10 am - 10:10 am

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9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D104iPad for AdministratorsAudience: Admin

Join us at this hands-on event where school leaders will explore new ideas, tools, and resources that support their roles as administrators. You’ll learn how to use iPad and digital content for daily school operations and administrative tasks. See how iPad can enhance communicating, collaborating, planning, presenting, and conducting observations. Get familiar with iPad, including using the built-in apps to support everyday administrative tasks. Explore a variety of apps, books, and resources that can enhance administrator productivity. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how the iPad and Apple’s rich content ecosystem can support your work as an administrator.

Presenter(s): Dina McMearn, Apple9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D106A Bored Board; Not with Discovery Education Board Builder!Audience: 2-12

Learn how to make digital posters using Discovery Education Board Builders. Teachers and students can insert unlimited DE or personal videos or pictures and text to share with other teachers in a school, district, or DE community. Come with an idea of a Digital Board you would like to create and get started on your Board Builder today!

Presenter(s): Janienne Brown and Beth Hudson, BMS

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: N203Using Edmodo in the Elementary GradesAudience: K-5

I'm an elementary teacher, how can I use Edmodo effectively in my classroom? Come to this presentation and find useful ideas to integrate this tool into your classroom and save you time!

Presenter(s): Jennifer Roehm, SOE

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: N210Maps 101: More Than Just Social StudiesAudience: K-12

Using Maps 101 for science, math, and social studies will broaden your students' exposure to their neighborhood, city, state, and their world. Learn how to use this resource in your lessons and students’ presentations.

Presenter(s): Tara Hoopes, Alief ISD

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: K149Give a Kahoot!Audience: 2-8

Kahoot is a web-based tool that allows students to bring their own devices and participate in a fun, exciting method of review and/or assessment. Kahoot is a breeze for teachers to set up while getting kids excited about learning.

Presenter(s): Kendra Knight, LCE

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: K131Cartoon your Classroom!Audience: 2-8

Come learn how to engage your students by using the Comic Head app. This app is a great way to check for understanding of concepts. We will also demonstrate how to upload and grade on Edmodo.

Presenter(s): Deb Leyden and Amy DeMarco, AFE9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: K146Evernote: A Teachers Second BrainAudience: K-12

Evernote is a tool that teachers can use daily for recording data, saving documents, and recalling past information. Evernote's slate of apps and their web service both have made me a more organized teacher and have given me the ability to have the proper documentation available at a moments notice.

Presenter(s): John Portier, EAJ

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D120Creating a Virtual LibraryAudience: 3-12

Your class can create a virtual library using QR Codes that will assist students in finding reputable websites and information with the use of iPads. This is a student created activity which integrates Reading, Writing, Research, and Technology for grades 3-12.

Presenter(s): Alice Coleman and Chris Franklin, MBE

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: B107Using EdPuzzle for the Flipped ClassroomAudience: 6-12

The class will go through the process of putting together a flipped lesson that takes as little as 5 minutes. Looking over a website and application, called Edpuzzle, we will put together what can be used as a flipped classroom model. It will give the teacher immediate feedback, including how much of the video the students watched. Super easy for teachers, with great accountability!

Presenter(s): Erica Goeke and Kaylene Schliesser, CHS

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: J106Don't Present - Prezi!Audience: K-12

In this session, participants will learn how to use Prezi, the popular online presentation tool. Lesson ideas and tips for integration will also be shared.

Presenter(s): Stephanie Jernigan, DLS

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: K109Ride the Digital Storytelling Wave with Adobe VoiceAudience: 8-12

Surf into this session to explore creative ways to engage your students and help them discover their voice with Adobe Voice. You will learn how easy it is to produce an original video using this free iPad app! You can use this app to create introductory videos for your lessons, and your students can use the app to publish their writing or express themselves!

Presenter(s): Rachelle Wooten and Tracy Granger, DLS

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9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D112Communication 101: Using the Skyward Message CenterAudience: Admin and Teachers

Learn how to use the Skyward Message Center to keep parents/students informed.

Presenter(s): Raquel Alviar, SIS

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: D107The Classroom Cutting Edge with EdgenuityAudience: 6-12

Learn the power of Edgenuity for your classroom. Edgenuity can enhance and supplement the classroom learning environment. Edgenuity meets middle school and high school students at their learning level and gives them exactly what they need to catch up or get ahead.

Presenter(s): Cynthia Byrd, DHS and Kevin Byrd, CHS

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: K127Reinventing your classroom with NearpodAudience: K-12

Nearpod is a unique mobile learning platform designed for teachers to completely redesign their classrooms: they can create content, engage students digitally and assess them in real time!

Presenter(s): Monica Crane , Nearpod

9:10 am - 10:10 amLocation: N201Leaps and Bounds with iStationAudience: 3-8

Participants in this session will explore reading and writing through the use of animation and game-like interactions. iStation blends explicit, direct, and systematic instruction with pure, interactive fun! The quizzes maintain the engaging format, taking the terror out of testing.

Presenter(s): Rafael Johnson and Stacey Phillips, JSE

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: AuditoriumOh The Things You Can Do with Google Spreadsheets & Forms!Audience: K-12

You won’t believe all the cool things you can do with Google Forms and Spreadsheets: shared lesson plans, online voting, quiz competitions, electronic self-checking tests, Twitter mockup, game-creation, and more! In this fun and interactive session, Tammy will demonstrate her favorite implementations from start to finish.


10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: L241 (Teaching Theater)Screencasting in the ClassroomAudience: K-12

This session will overview all of the unique and various ways you can display and record your device and computer. Web tools, apps, hardware and software will be discussed and demonstrated. You will also learn about the various software titles available to aid you in interactive eLearning which is perfect for the flipped classroom.


10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: J127Google Like a NinjaAudience: K-12

Google offers so many easy and free tools to use but they don't ever advertise those tools! Come learn about some great Google Tools that you can use immediately that are FREE!


10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: J102QRazy about Codes: QR Codes in the Secondary ClassroomAudience: 6-12

QR codes are advanced barcodes, readable by smart phones and other mobile devices. These codes can display large amounts of text, links to websites, and much more! We'll show you how to structure lessons using QR Codes in tested activities such as scanvenger hunts, self-check flashcards, mix and mill activities, and more!

Presenter(s): Jim Holland and Susan Anderson, Arlington ISD

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D103Atomic Learning 101Audience: K-12

Are you finding it challenging to keep up with the constant change of Technology? Are you looking to get the greatest impact from the technology you already have access to? Do you want to increase student’s engagement? Atomic Learning can help. Attend this session to learn more about this solution you have available to you at FBISD.


10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D122Nspiring Formative Assessments in the Secondary Math ClassroomAudience: 6-12

Learn how to create and deliver formative assessments in your classroom using your TI-Nspire with and without a Navigator System. Find out how to quickly gather data to use in planning further instruction.

Presenter(s): Sheryl Phegley, FSMS

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D109Innovation Day: What, Why and HowAudience: Admin

Administrators, are you interested in learning more about what Innovation Day is, why you would want to have one, and how to make it happen? Come hear from someone who was involved in the process from beginning to end. You'll leave with timelines, planning forms, and the inspiration to get started!


10:20 am - 11:20 am

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10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: J139Planning Lessons for a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) ClassroomAudience: K-12

A typical frustration with teachers is trying to plan lessons when it seems like every kid has a different device. We’ll share different resources that you can confidently have your students use regardless of which device they have. You’ll leave feeling more in control of lesson planning and give BYOT in your classroom a thumbs up.

Presenter(s): Bruce Ellis, Senior Director of Professional Development, TCEA

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D105How to Easily Run Reports from Skyward (without Data Mining)Audience: Admin

Learn some quick and simple ways to get reports from Skyward using the features of Student Browse

Presenter(s): Barbara Benzaia & Paul Schofield, SIS

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D102Edmodo Updates and NewsAudience: K-12

Come see what the latest additions are to the Edmodo platform straight from the Edmodo team! Get the most recent news and newest releases and share feedback to the Edmodo team on what you want to see come next.

Presenter(s): Jan Mills, Edmodo

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D104iPad for AdministratorsAudience: Admin

Join us at this hands-on event where school leaders will explore new ideas, tools, and resources that support their roles as administrators. You’ll learn how to use iPad and digital content for daily school operations and administrative tasks. See how iPad can enhance communicating, collaborating, planning, presenting, and conducting observations. Get familiar with iPad, including using the built-in apps to support everyday administrative tasks. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how iPad and Apple’s rich content ecosystem can support your work as an administrator.

Presenter(s): Dina McMearn, Apple

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D106Student Created Green Screen Videos...with NO Prep!Audience: K-8

Have your students create presentations that go beyond Powerpoints and Prezis! With the Green Screen by DO Ink App on iPad, your students will be in the director's chair and can create videos that show them anywhere in the world! This app requires minimal prep and the students do all of the work!

Presenter(s): Stacey Phillips, JSE10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: N210Engage Your Students with a Project Based ApproachAudience: K-8

Inquiry is a 21st century skills curriculum for grades K-8 that takes a project-based approach to integrating technology into core instruction. It includes six ready-to-go projects per grade level to help districts move towards project-based learning without the need for additional resources or preparation time. With ready-to-go projects in ELA, math, science, and social studies, Inquiry supports the core TEKS Standards and the Technology Application TEKS.

Presenter(s): Nettie Briggs, Learning.com

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: K149Let's Kahoot!Audience: K-12

Get introduced to a free, online tool that is an engaging and interactive student response system. It does not require registration, so children under 13 can participate, too.

Presenter(s): Monica Crane, DLS

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: K131iPads in the Primary ClassroomAudience: K-2

Are you a K-2 teacher looking for ways to implement the use of iPads in your classroom as a learning tool instead of a toy? Learn how to integrate technology into your classroom as a tool for learning and teaching. We will discuss various classroom apps that are easy to implement, including PicCollage, Explain Everything, Garage Band, and Keynote.

Presenter(s): Desiree Parks, OCE

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D108ABC-CLIO and Gale Cengage Resources in the ClassroomAudience: 6-12

The program will cover the use of ABC-CLIO and Gale Cengage for classroom research projects helping students find what they need using these resources. It will also demonstrate its ease of use.Presenter(s): Ayliffe Hansen, and Karen Porter, Librarian, FHLC10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: B107Google Drive and the Secondary ClassroomAudience: 6-12

Learn how to effectively implement Google Drive into the secondary classroom. Presenter will share tips, tricks, and extensions.

Presenter(s): Matt Lyons, DLS

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: J106Using Infographics for Visible ThinkingAudience: 3-12

Infographics are a fantastic way to present information in a visually interesting way. Participants will learn several ways to create and use Infographics in the classroom. Examples and lesson ideas will also be shared.

Presenter(s): Stephanie Jernigan and Kay Cole, DLS

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: K109Google Apps on the iPadAudience: K-12

Come learn the tips and tricks of using Google Apps on the iPad. Presenter will share integration ideas and ways to stay more productive with Google.

Presenter(s): Kim Boyd, DLS

10:20-11:20Location: L240Sneak Preview of eduphoria! AWAREAudience: K-12

Participants will get a sneak peek into eduphoria! AWARE, a comprehensive tool for accessing student data. Learn how to look up district, school, and student test data.

Presenter(s): Julie Stuart

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10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D124NavianceAudience: 6-12

Naviance is a new district tool used to help students get organized in their pursuit of college and career opportunities. This session will show teachers how to use Naviance to send student letters of recommendation, help students build their resumes, and other tools that may be used to help students prepare for their future.

Presenter(s): Laura Jeffery, AHS and Katie Braucht , RPHS

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D112Online Assignments in Skyward GradebookAudience: 2-12

Learn how to create online assignments and have the grades post automatically in your gradebook.

Presenter(s): Jen Treat & Natalie Bonilla, SIS

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: D107Kool Tools 4 SkoolsAudience: K-12

When was the last time you added a new tool to your kit? Come and learn about Kool Web 2.0 tools that will help create a more meaningful learning environment. Check out Prezi for presentations, Dropbox, and Drive for storage and sharing, Socrative for instant feedback, and Today’s Meet for back channeling, and Sqworl to bookmark, just to name a few. Come prepared with plenty of room to add new Kool Tools to your kit!

Presenter(s): Madelyn Odums and Fauzia Haque, MCMS, FCMS

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: K147BridgingApps ToolboxAudience: K-12

Ever spent time looking for an app to target a specific skill? Get an overview of the BridgingApps website, including tools to help you quickly and efficiently identify which apps are best for students of all abilities. Learn how to find apps that connect to standards and also create, share, and find app lists.

Presenter(s): Tara Rocha, Bridging Apps

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: K127Reinventing your classroom with NearpodAudience: K-12

Nearpod is a unique mobile learning platform designed for teachers to completely redesign their classrooms: they can create content, engage students digitally and assess them in real time!

Presenter(s): Jessica Mozicek, Nearpod

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: N201Differentiating Instruction Utilizing Learning A-ZAudience: K-5

This session gives a detailed look into three Learning A-Z websites to help teachers differentiate instruction. Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, and Learning A-Z can be used separately or together to differentiate lessons.

Presenter(s): Michelle Menon, AFE10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: F104I Think They’re IntegratingAudience: Admin

How do you gauge whether your teachers are really integrating effectively or just pulling out the bells and whistles? Walk away with some real strategies on how to gauge effective technology integration in your teachers’ classrooms and also learn some strategies on how you can encourage even deeper use!

Presenter(s): Chad Jones, Director of Technology Development, LCISD

10:20 am - 11:20 amLocation: J158 (Black Box)Speed GeekingAudience: K-12

Imagine speed-dating with some totally awesome technology! We call that: SpeedGeeking! That’s what you get in this fast-paced session that features 7 project ideas and teacher resources from our own FBISD teachers and/or students No need to fear a wipeout, but you will make some serious digital waves in your learning environment!

Presenter(s): Ashli Taylor, CHS, Sheeba George, RDE, Supriya Jha, LCE, Sara Johnson, CSE, Kimberly Bubenik, OE, Fawnisha Perry, MCMS, Darnell Cole, MCMS, Heather Anderson, RPE, Valerie Gois, TWE, Ginger Stone, CHS, Kendra Knight, LCE, NicoleTootoo, OE, Melissa Bell, TWE, Danica Botts, MHS

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: AuditoriumGo Paperless! – Creating and Collecting Digital WorkAudience: K-12

Gone are the days when a student completes a paper worksheet and then turns it in in the wire box on the teacher’s desk. In today’s world, students are creating digital projects using a variety of tools on computers and mobile devices. In this session, Tammy will demonstrate her favorite apps and tools for students, and then will share a simple solution that will allow the teacher to collect and organize the students’ creations.

Presenter(s): Tammy Worcester Tang, Instructional Technology Specialist, ESSDACK11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: L241 (Teaching Theater)Top Apps and Practices for AdministratorsAudience: Admin

In this session we will explore some of the many apps that are available for administrators. I will also share best practices and tips and tricks.


11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: J127Web Tools for NinjasAudience: K-12

Come learn about the best free web tools to use in your classroom! Move away from using devices to consume...use them instead to CREATE!


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11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: J102QRazy about Codes: QR Codes in the Elementary ClassroomAudience: K-5

QR codes are advanced barcodes, readable by smart phones and other mobile devices. These codes can display large amounts of text, links to websites, and much more! We'll show you how to structure lessons using QR Codes in tested activities such as scavenger hunts, self-check flashcards, mix and mill activities, and more!


11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D103Customizing your Delivery of Professional Development (Administration, Curriculum and PD Staff)Audience: Admin

Are you struggling with a “one size fits all” approach to PD and training? Come and learn how you can customize your district’s PD using a variety of resources delivered through Atomic Learning.


11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D122TI-Nspire Technology - Engage Students and Empower TeachersAudience: 6-12

See the latest updates for TI-Nspire Technology - What's new in version 4.0? This session will show how to use this technology to engage students and get to the math faster.

Presenter(s): Patrick Farris, Texas Instruments

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D109Get Googley without Going GoogleAudience: K-12

Whether you've "Gone Google" or you're a Google newbie, this session will showcase some lesser known Google apps that will engage your students and enhance your instruction. All of these apps can be used by students without logging in or creating an account! You'll get real-life examples of how these Google Apps can be used in your classoom and beyond. Are you ready to get Googley?


11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: J139Using Technology to Support Struggling LearnersAudience: K-12

Regardless of your content area, you probably have students who struggle to understand your content and possibly fail to demonstrate mastery of their understanding on a consistent basis. We'll take a look at a variety of online tools and apps that you can use with your students to help them be more successfully engaged with the content and become confident in demonstrating their understanding to you and to their classmates.


11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D105Tracking Teachers’ GradingAudience: Admin

Learn how to use tools in Skyward to track how teachers are entering grades, the number of assignments they have given, and the grade ranges for assignments.

Presenter(s): Chuck Nguyen & Barbara Belter, SIS

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D102Edmodo Updates and NewsAudience: K-12

Come see what the latest additions are to the Edmodo platform straight from the Edmodo team! Get the most recent news and newest releases and share feedback to the Edmodo team on what you want to see come next.

Presenter(s): Jan Mills, Edmodo

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D104Summarize with iMovie TrailersAudience: 3-12

Teachers will learn how to navigate iMovie trailers on the iPad with ease, and learn how trailers may be used in their classroom in a variety of ways, with a particular focus on how trailers can be used as a summative assessment.

Presenter(s): Jessica Mozisek, DLS

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: K149The App-Ceptional TeacherAudience: K-12

Join us for an overview of some current apps for both the Android and iOS devices that can help make you a more engaged, effective, and time saving teacher. Apps that will be demonstrated include: Edmodo, Popplet, Evernote, Prezi, Kahoot, Plickers, and Haiku Deck.

Presenter(s): John Portier, EAJ11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: B107Assessment in A Snap with Edmodo SnapshotAudience: 2-12

Assessing students doesn't have to be stressful. Come discover how Edmodo Snapshot can give you a "snapshot" of how your students are learning TEKS objectives and give the feedback they need to be successful! Presenter(s):Rachelle Wooten and Brenda Bass, DLS

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11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: J106The Google CabanaAudience: K-12

Come fill your beach tote with the hottest tech tools at the Google Cabana! Ride the wave of real-time collaboration by learning how to seamlessly integrate Google tools, such as Google Drive apps, Google add-ons, Chrome extensions, and other Google products into your learning environments.

Presenter(s): Monica Nahas, DLS, Nelly Cervantes, APE, Sarah Falcon, OCE, Leila Cubriel, DLS, Natalie Driver, DLS, Pete Yackus, Elem. Curriculum Coordinator

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: K109Smash Your AppsAudience: K-12

Tired of using the same old apps? App Smashing is taking two or more apps and combining them for fantastic outcomes. Presenter will share samples and lesson ideas to help you reenergize your iPad lessons!

Presenter(s): Kim Boyd, DLS

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D124Google Sheets & Flubaroo: Making Math Assessing EasierAudience: 2-12

Would you like to have your students' assessment results available the moment they submit their answers? Flubaroo is a Google Chrome add-on which will grade student assessments and provide detailed data including students' grades, most missed problems, the percentage of students who selected a particular answer, plus a host of other useful information.

Presenter(s): Jonquil Woods, DCMS11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D112Online Assignments in Skyward GradebookAudience: 2-12

Learn how to create online assignments and have the grades post automatically in your gradebook.

Presenter(s): Jen Treat & Natalie Bonilla, SIS

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: D107The Paperless Classroom!Audience: 3-12

In this session, teachers will learn how to seamlessly integrate tools such as Edmodo, Google Drive, Padlet, and Socrative into the classroom.

Presenter(s): Danica Botts, MHS

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: K147BridgingApps ToolboxAudience: K-12

Ever spent time looking for an app to target a specific skill? Get an overview of the BridgingApps website, including tools to help you quickly and efficiently identify which apps are best for students of all abilities. Learn how to find apps that connect to standards and also create, share, and find app lists.

Presenter(s): Tara Rocha, Bridging Apps

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: K127iPad Apps for Little LearnersAudience: PreK-2

Looking for great apps for K-2 students? This is the session for you! Presenter will share apps, lesson ideas, and examples.

Presenter(s): Tania Andrews, DLS

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: N201Breaking Code: A Fun Way to Introduce Coding/RoboticsAudience: K-8

Coding allows students to use critical thinking, logic, persistence, creativity, and problem solving skills in all subject areas. It sparks students' interest in computers and shows them how to expand it into everyday life.

Presenter(s): ShaTori Blander, BJE

11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: F104What to Expect When You’re Expecting…New TeachersAudience: Admin

Each year a fresh crop of excited college students moves into the professional ranks of teachers! As administrators, we see these new educators and know what classroom experience they may or may not have, but what expectations of technical knowledge should we have of them? After 4 years’ experience teaching “Technology for the Classroom” courses at the University of Houston, let me shed a little light on the types of tech tools your new teachers have probably worked with and give you some recommendations on what types of trainings you definitely want to offer them!


11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: L240Maps 101: Beyond Social StudiesAudience: K-12

Maps 101 is a resource for all levels and subjects with maps that provide support in science, economics, and math as well as the usual geography topics. Learn how to integrate this resource into your lessons and your students' projects.

Presenter(s): Tara Hoopes, Alief ISD

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: AuditoriumEvernote – In and Out of the ClassroomAudience: K-12

In this session, Tammy will provide an overview of the fabulous, free Evernote tool and then will share features, tips, and tricks that will help you to organize your life both in and out of the classroom! Presenter(s): Tammy Worcester Tang, Instructional Technology Specialist, ESSDACK

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1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: L241 (Teaching Theater)Adobe Mobile AppsAudience: K-12

Come get familiar with Adobe apps for the iPad, including Adobe Voice, Photoshop Express, Adobe Premiere Clip, Lightroom Mobile, Photoshop Sketch, Photoshop Mix, and maybe a surprise new app or two


1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: J127Transforming A School with Two Words: You Matter (for Teachers)Audience: K-12

Transforming a school? Changing a mindset? Come learn how one underperforming school changed it's entire image and culture by focusing on two words: You Matter. You'll have time to form great ideas that you can begin using right away in your classroom or on your campus.


1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: J102Chromaholics Anonymous: Addicted to Apps and ExtensionsAudience: K-12

Together we will explore dozens of apps and extensions that can be used to engage and motivate students, assess mastery of content, increase productivity and workflow, interact with essential cloud services, and a whole lot more.


1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D122Past Meets the FutureAudience: K-5

Come learn easily replicated student-created projects for social studies such as virtual tours, documentaries, historical cartoons, and other multimedia-rich products using Google Apps, SMART Notebook, Edmodo, iPad apps, and Web 2.0 tools. See how the past meets the delivery methods of the future when it comes to student learning.

Presenter(s): Pete Yackus, Elem. Social Studies Coordinator and Monica Nahas, DLS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D109Dip your Toes in the Twitter WatersAudience: K-12

If you've been afraid to dive into the deep end of Twitter, then this session is for you! Come witness the power of using Twitter as an amazing tool for your professional growth. Learn how to tweet, how to find others to follow, and bring valuable information right into your own boat. No need for floaties! We'll stay in the shallow end!


1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: J139Planning Lessons for a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) ClassroomAudience: 2-12

A typical frustration with teachers is trying to plan lessons when it seems like every kid has a different device. We’ll share different resources that you can confidently have your students use regardless of which device they have. You’ll leave feeling more in control of lesson planning and give BYOT in your classroom a thumbs up.


1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D105Tracking Teachers GradingAudience: Admin

Learn how to use tools in Skyward to track how teachers are entering grades, the number of assignments they have given, and the grade ranges for assignments.

Presenter(s): Chuck Nguyen & Barbara Belter, SIS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D102iPublish Student LearningAudience: 8-12

Are your students tired of traditional writing assignments? Are you looking for creative ways to engage them and see what they have learned in your class? Come discover how Creative Book Builder and Adobe Voice can be used in any content area as a way to publish student learning to the world!

Presenter(s): Monica Crane, DLS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D104Augmented RealityAudience: K-12

Tired of presenting topics in the same way? Student attention lost during the class? Want to include the virtual world with the real world? Incorporate augmented reality into your classroom and keep students engaged and enthusiastic about the lesson. Presenters will share augmented reality apps, lesson ideas, and demonstrate how to create your own aura.

Presenter(s): Kay Cole, DLS, Natalie Driver, DLS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: K149Make Them Give a Kahoot!Audience: 2-12

This course will help teachers incorporate the use of mobile devices in their classroom. Kahoot is a game-based classroom response system and educational platform that will leave your students begging for more. Kahoot can be used for pre-assessments, informal assessments, introducing a concept and more.

Presenter(s): Tiffany Achiu and Rhonda Finley, DLS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: K131iMovie and Edmodo in the Elementary ClassroomAudience: K-5

In this session, teachers will learn ways to engage students and assess their learning of concepts using iMovie. Students will have the capability to share their creative work or ideas with the teacher and fellow classmates by using Edmodo.

Presenter(s): Deirdri Joiner and Ana Fuentes-Cruz, RGE

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1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D108Internet SafetyAudience: K-12

Learn the latest in online safety and security from one of FBISD’s leading experts. Topics will include protecting your online reputation, how to keep your kids safe, and tips for managing social media.

Presenter(s): Rick Sanders, Manager, Student Information Reporting1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D120Digital Art with PhotoshopAudience: 6-12

This session will demonstrate how to use Photoshop to teach the elements of art and some principles of design. Presenters will share lesson ideas and showcase student-created products.

Presenter(s): Liz Buckingham, BMS and Fred Benitez, DLS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: B107Discover More about Discovery EducationAudience: K-12

Presenter will share the many features found in Discovery - beyond just videos. Learn how to create assignments, quizzes, and writing prompts, along with the fabulous Board Builder tool!

Presenter(s): Sherri Powell, DLS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: J106All for One, and OneNote for AllAudience: K-12

What is ONE tool that every teacher cannot do without? It’s Microsoft OneNote, the easy-to‐use note taking and information¬management program in which you can capture ideas, organize information, and store content to use with students or on your own. In this session, our focus will be on the web-based portion of the program, with a brief segment at the end demonstrating use within the OneNote app and syncing with the desktop version.

Presenter(s): Michele Lyles and Nancy Volding, DLS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: K109Connecting Technology and LiteratureAudience: K-5

Participants will use a SmartBoard and Google Earth to integrate literature with technology. Participants will see how a story about the water cycle can be used in teaching literature, science, and social studies (map skills).

Presenter(s): Amy Reeves and Lisa Buckingham, TWE

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D124Coding in all SubjectsAudience: K-12

Coding allows children to practice problem solving which builds connections to other subjects. Code.org provides free lessons aligned to national standards to teach students how to write computer programs for a variety of subject areas.

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Buchanan, BMS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D102School Messenger for AdministratorsAudience: Admin

Administrators will learn how to use School Messenger as an effective communication tool with parents, students, and staff.

Presenter(s): Julie Stuart, SIS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: D107Adobe Lightroom BasicsAudience: K-12

Lightroom was recently added to the district's Adobe license. Come learn the basic workflow of importing, enhancing, and exporting print and web ready pictures.

Presenter(s): Steve Hickman, Manager, Business Services

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: N201Blendspace - Learn by Creating! (Part 1)Audience: K-12

Blendspace is a web tool that allows teachers to collect multiple web resources in one place and share them with just one link, including videos, documents, and web links. It also has built-in quizzes that allow teachers to monitor student progress and collect data. Blendspace puts all of your materials in one place for a great lesson!

Presenter(s): Michele Weth and Joy Chandler, SLMS

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: F104I Think They’re IntegratingAudience: Admin

Bringing true technology integration to your campus! How do you gauge whether your teachers are really integrating effectively or just pulling out the bells and whistles? Walk away with some real strategies on how to gauge effective technology integration in your teachers’ classrooms and also learn some strategies on how you can encourage even deeper use!

Presenter(s): Chad Jones, Director of Technology Development,

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: L240Bringing Blended Learning into the Classroom with EdgenuityAudience: 6-12

Online and blended learning are rapidly growing instructional models, changing the way students learn and teachers teach. In this session, participants will explore the use of Edgenuity's online curriculum along with other resources to create a blended learning atmosphere that engages learners, differentiates instruction and promotes the success of all students.

Presenter(s): Stacie Adams, Edgenuity

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2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: AuditoriumTammy’s Favorite Technology Tips, Tricks, and ToolsAudience: K-12

There are so many new technology gadgets, apps, and websites, that it is nearly impossible to keep up. In this fast-paced session, Tammy will share her favorite newly-discovered tips, tricks, and tools for teachers and students.


2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: J127Transforming A School with Two Words: You Matter (for Administrators)Audience: Admin

Transforming a school? Changing a mindset? Come learn how one underperforming school changed it's entire image and culture by focusing on two words: You Matter. You'll have time to form great ideas that you can begin using right away in your classroom or on your campus.


2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: J139AppSmashingAudience: K-12

Using a single app for a particular purpose is the norm. Why not combine apps to take your students to the next level of productivity? Bring your iPad and be ready to download some apps to use as we talk about how to make the most of them with AppSmashing.


2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: D105What Parents See in Skyward Family AccessAudience: Admin

Learn all the things parents can see and do through Family Access.

Presenter(s): Terri Roy, SIS

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: D106Using Edmodo to Create a Paperless ClassroomAudience: 6-12

We will discuss different ways to use Edmodo in your classroom. We will focus on moving towards creating paperless classrooms with features such as: creating quizzes, message boards, and developing polls. We will also discuss the many benefits of this process.

Presenter(s): Sarah Tielke and Keith Tielke, KHS

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: N210New Interactive ebooks and PebbleGo Databases from CapstoneAudience: K-6

This session will be an overview of the more than 4300 Interactive ebooks published by Capstone. Also, the new PebbleGo database, "Dinosaurs", will be introduced. Finally, the new PebbleGoNext database (for grades 3-6) featuring U.S. States and Native American tribes will be featured.

Presenter(s): Norman Berning, Capstone

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: K149Make Your Life Easier with Apps for the Classroom!Audience: K-5

We will show teachers how to make documentation and classroom management a breeze with apps including Class Dojo, Pick Me!, Three Ring, Super Duper Data Tracker, TeacherKit, etc. that can be used on tablets and smart phones.

Presenter(s): Sarah Stokes and Jessica Fitzpatrick, MGE

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: K131iMovie and Edmodo in the Elementary ClassroomAudience: K-5

In this session, teachers will learn ways to engage students and assess their learning of concepts using iMovie. Students will have the capability to share their creative work or ideas with the teacher and fellow classmates by using Edmodo.

Presenter(s): Deirdri Joiner and Ana Fuentes-Cruz, RGE

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: D108Internet SafetyAudience: K-12

Learn the latest in online safety and security from one of FBISD’s leading experts. Topics will include protecting your online reputation, how to keep your kids safe, and tips for managing social media.

Presenter(s): Rick Sanders, Manager Student Information Reporting

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: K146No iDevice? No Problem! The Web Has It!Audience: K-12

Come explore 25 websites that have helped teachers become more efficient with ther time, engaging with their parents, and more dynamic with their teaching. If you are looking for alternative way to be productive as a teacher that doesn't require a $500 tablet then come to this session where you might just walk away screaming "There's a website for that!"

Presenter(s): John Portier, EAJ

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: D120Nearpod: Teach to EngageAudience: K-12

Nearpod is a presentation app on the iPads that allows teachers to upload or create PowerPoint-like presentations. Nearpod also allows teachers to create engaging activities within the presentation such as Draw-its and free response questions. The software also allows the teacher to monitor the classroom to make sure all students are engaged and participating.

Presenter(s): Mario Cruz, PHS2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: J106Be a YouTube NinjaAudience: K-12

You already know how to use YouTube and find a video to play in class. In this advanced course, you'll learn some of advanced features in YouTube. In fact, you'll be a YouTube Ninja.

Presenter(s): Stacie Boudrie and Rachelle Wooten DLS

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2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: K109Turn Up for Math!!!Audience: K-5

We will focus on math apps and websites, such as Photo Math, Wolfram Alpha and Chicken Coop Fraction Apps, that will enhance the learning process for students. This session will help you to meet the needs of your visual, kinesthetic and auditory learners.

Presenter(s): Tasha Grant, JSES

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: D124Coding in all SubjectsAudience: K-12

Coding allows children to practice problem solving which builds connections to other subjects. Code.org provides free lessons aligned to national standards to teach students how to write computer programs for a variety of subject areas.

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Buchanan, BMS

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: D107Creating Videos with Adobe PremiereAudience: K-12

Premiere was recently added to the District's Adobe license. Come learn the basics of this very powerful video editing tool to combine video, pictures and music into impactful media you can use in your classroom.

Presenter(s): Steve Hickman, Manager, Business Services

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: K147Create your Own Multicultural Collaboration ProjectAudience: K-5

Engage your students in a multicultural exchange of projects internationally through Project Share. Come see how easy it can be!

Presenter(s): Shar Elster and Brad Calame MWE

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: K111The Benefits of Videoconferencing in the ClassroomAudience: K-5

This session will look at how videoconferencing can be used to enhance your classroom. Participants will see footage from district video conferences including Monster Match, Poetry Playground, and Snowmen at Night as well as some examples of Connect to Texas events which my students have participated in. I will provide visual products made by FBISD students that were showcased during video conferences.How video conferencing can tie into the curriculum. The benefits of students being able to video conference with peers at other schools.

Presenter(s): Traci Thompson, RGE

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: N201Blendspace - Learn by Creating! (Part II)Audience: K-12

Blendspace is a web tool that allows teachers to collect multiple web resources in one place and share them with just one link, including videos, documents, and web links. It also has built-in quizzes that allow teachers to monitor student progress and collect data. Blendspace puts all of your materials in one place for a great lesson!

Presenter(s): Michele Weth and Joy Chandler, SLMS

2:40 pm - 3:40 pmLocation: F104Intro to Twitter for TeachersAudience: K-12

Experience the power of using Twitter as a valuable tool for your professional growth. Learn how to tweet, how to find others to follow, and bring important information right to your fingertips.


2:40-3:40Location: D112Sneak Preview of eduphoria! AWAREAudience: K-12

Participants will get a sneak peek into eduphoria! AWARE, a comprehensive tool for accessing student data. Learn how to look up district, school, and student test data.

Presenter: Julie Stuart

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