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Welcome to the schedule for SDCUE Tech Fair 2014!
You can take a look at the session offerings and mark the ones you are interested in attending.  
Keep in mind, that adding a session to your schedule here DOES NOT guarantee your spot in that session. On the day of the event, participants will be admitted to sessions on a first come, first served basis. 
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Saturday, November 15
 

8:30am PST

1 iPad 1 Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how to integrate the 1 iPad as a teaching tool into your classroom. We will show a variety of different apps and strategies that will help keep students engaged in 21st Century learning and best meet the needs of all learners.

Speakers
avatar for Colin Hanel

Colin Hanel

Intervention Teacher, Escondido Union School District
TOSA Quantum AcademyLink to session handouthttp://goo.gl/7dLNWU


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 9:15am PST
340

8:30am PST

Best Practices for Designing and Leading Online Class Discussions
Limited Capacity seats available

Explore ways to engage students, enhance learning & improve online discussions so everyone’s involved & interacting. Best practices from the audience will be shared—ice breakers, strategies for developing critical thinkers, fun ways to keep students excited about participating!

Speakers
avatar for Andrea Henne

Andrea Henne

Assistant Professor, DeVry University
Higher Education Leadership, Educational Technology, Distance Learning


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 9:15am PST
431

8:30am PST

Creating and Collaborating in the Classroom and Beyond with Google Drive
Limited Capacity seats available

Google Drive is a powerful educational tool. In this session, participants will explore ways to engage students in collaborating and creating using various applications of Google Drive including Docs, Forms, Presentation, and Draw. I will be sharing tips as well as organization within the classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Gilly Ryan

Gilly Ryan

Teacher, PRIDE Academy
I teach 6th graders at PRIDE Academy in Santee. I love being part of a learning enviroment where I get to witness kids learning and exploring the world around them.


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 9:15am PST
350

8:30am PST

Google Form Add-ons
Limited Capacity seats available

We all hope technology will make our lives easier. With the form add ons you can change your hope into reality. Let me show you how to use a Google Form and new form add-ons to make your life a little easier!

 

Speakers
avatar for Ryan Archer

Ryan Archer

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 →


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 9:15am PST
351

8:30am PST

Graphite - a source for the best apps, games, and websites for the classroom.
Limited Capacity seats available

Graphite, by Common Sense Media is a curated site for reviews of the best apps, games, and websites. Find out what Graphite has to offer and how you can be a part of this thriving community.

Speakers
avatar for Victoria Curtis

Victoria Curtis

Blended & Online Learning Teacher, Vista Unified School District, CA
BOLT, Vista Unified School District/Innovation Department
avatar for Donna Markey, NBCT

Donna Markey, NBCT

Online/Blended Learning Teacher, Vista Visions Academy
Middle and High School Science Teacher, NGSS Early Implementor, Extensive experience in science curriculum development, National Board Certified (Early Adolescent Science) and Leading Edge Certified (Online Instruction),


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 9:15am PST
511

8:30am PST

How to Build a Digital Resource Team of Teachers and Students
Limited Capacity seats available

We will discuss how to create a team of teachers and a team of students on a school site who specialize in technology and who help build an innovative and creative technology setting in the school.

Speakers
avatar for Kirsten Josephson

Kirsten Josephson

Art Teacher, Escondido Union School District
Visual Art


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 9:15am PST
440

8:30am PST

Bodacious Blogging: Be excellent to yourself. Get a blog started.
Limited Capacity seats available

Blogs are flexible tools for running your class, organizing your materials, sharing your discoveries, and inspiring your students. This session will cover some key blogging skills such as, adding links and images, scheduling posts in advance, posting via email and customizing your sidebar.

Speakers
avatar for Jen Roberts

Jen Roberts

Teacher, Point Loma High
Jen Roberts is a National Board Certified high school English teacher, a Google Certified Innovator, and the co-author of Power Up: Making the Shift to 1:1 Teaching and Learning.  Jen has been teaching with 1:1 laptops for her students since 2008. Her blog is Litandtech.com. She... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 10:15am PST
502

8:30am PST

Evernote: Shoot, Share, Store, Speak & Snip Stuff You Can't with Google Docs
Limited Capacity seats available

Need something that can read handwriting, capture pictures, clip websites, record & dictate audio, keep attachments, search it all and even share publicly or privately?

Evernote can!

Learn how to capture, organize and find your stuff. Bring laptop, smartphone/tablet & clutter to eliminate.

Speakers
avatar for Matt Norris

Matt Norris

Teacher & Tech Coordinator, West Hills HS


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 10:15am PST
501

8:30am PST

iPhoneography, Photography, and the Digital Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Mobile devices have democratized photography. This sessions will include a look at tips for taking better photos on your phone, a short photo walk, a walk through several apps, and a discussion on how photography can be integrated into any classroom.

Speakers
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Dan McDowell

Director, Instructional Technology
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Stephen

Middle School English Teacher, Anaheim Union High School District
I love living in suburbia and eating ice cream...I take pictures, too.... rushtheiceberg.com @rushtheiceberg on Twitter and Instagram


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 10:15am PST
302

8:30am PST

Unleashing the Creativity of Teachers & Students with iBooks Author
Limited Capacity seats available

iBooks Author is a FREE tool that educators and students are using to create their own personalized, interactive, engaging textbooks. In this workshop you will create an iBook with text, images, video, widgets and more. If you are bringing your own MacBook please have iBooks Author installed. MacBooks will also be available for use during the workshop.

Speakers
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Matt Baier

Dir of the Center for Innovation, Cathedral Catholic High School
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Julie Garcia

Director of Instructional Technology, San Diego Unified School District
Julie Garcia has served 20 years as a math teacher and technology advocate for San Diego Unified School District implementing various technology based initiatives and instructional models while adhering to state standards. In her current role as Director of Instructional Technology... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 8:30am - 10:15am PST
303

9:30am PST

#YOURchat?! Leveraging Twitter for maximum PD!
Limited Capacity seats available

Create and join networks of other educators and organizations. Session leaders will explore how they began a local edchat. Discover the tools, tips and pitfalls to avoid in creating your own educational community on Twitter. Catch our beginners’ session before and expanded session after.

Speakers
avatar for Tiffani Brown

Tiffani Brown

Vice Principal, Santee School District
@SanteeSchDist, JH Teacher, SDCUE VP, Jet Setter, Google Trainer, Edtech Jedi, let's talk about Star Wars.
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Joe Kemery

Teacher, Pride Academy


Saturday November 15, 2014 9:30am - 10:15am PST
412

9:30am PST

Animations with Animoto and Voki
Limited Capacity seats available

See examples of how Animoto and Voki can be used to TEACH concepts and how students can PRESENT their knowledge and ideas. Get tips and tricks in creating effective animations and be ready to create your own!

Speakers
avatar for Victoria Curtis

Victoria Curtis

Blended & Online Learning Teacher, Vista Unified School District, CA
BOLT, Vista Unified School District/Innovation Department
avatar for Donna Markey, NBCT

Donna Markey, NBCT

Online/Blended Learning Teacher, Vista Visions Academy
Middle and High School Science Teacher, NGSS Early Implementor, Extensive experience in science curriculum development, National Board Certified (Early Adolescent Science) and Leading Edge Certified (Online Instruction),


Saturday November 15, 2014 9:30am - 10:15am PST
512

9:30am PST

Chrome: More than meets the eye... Tips, Tricks, Extensions & Apps
Limited Capacity seats available

Unlocking the power of the chrome browser we will explore the built in tools including multiple user, incognito, omnibar, and specific apps & extensions. For each aspect of chrome we will discuss how it can be used to benefit learning in the classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

Edtech Coordinator, Los Alamitos USD
Dan Bennett is an EdTech Coach and Science Teacher at Los Alamitos High School. He is also a Google Certified Teacher and Education Trainer. Within the classroom he has supported student learning in 1:1 iPad, chromebook and PC laptop environments. Beyond the classroom Dan provides... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 9:30am - 10:15am PST
360

9:30am PST

Do you Gooru?
Limited Capacity seats available

With Gooru the best free learning materials can be found, rated, remixed, and shared. Learn how to get started with Gooru to create personalized learning and measure your students’ engagement, comprehension, and progress across the collections and quizzes you’ve assigned to them.

Speakers
avatar for Leigh Murrell

Leigh Murrell

Technology Integration Specialist, San Diego County Office of Education
Leigh Murrell has her Masters in Educational Technology from San Diego State University. She has been an educational technology staff developer for over 8 years. She is currently a Instructional Technology Specialist at the San Diego County Office of Education. Prior to this, she... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 9:30am - 10:15am PST
431

9:30am PST

Increase motivation and engagement by gamifying your curriculum.
Limited Capacity seats available

Learn why a growing number of educators are turning to a free WordPress plugin to re-energize their learning environments. Created by high school students over the past three years, Game On 2.0 is the tool many educators have been wishing for. To learn more, see http://bit.ly/GameOn20

Speakers
avatar for Mike Skocko

Mike Skocko

Teacher, Valhalla High School
Mike began teaching Digital Arts at Valhalla High School in 2002 after 20 years as a graphic and fine artist. Recognitions include an Inspire Award from the Classroom of the Future Foundation and a Global Impact Award from Adobe Systems. Mike's strategies and techniques are employed... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 9:30am - 10:15am PST
450

9:30am PST

More Pretty, Less Boring - How to Fix Bad Slideshows
Limited Capacity seats available

As educators, administrators, and organizers, it's our role to relay information efficiently to groups.

So why does it always look so bad?

We’ll discuss common Presentation mistakes and discuss steps to Pretty Presentations that you can implement tomorrow.

We won't judge; we're here to improve.

Speakers
avatar for Matt Vaudrey

Matt Vaudrey

Fontana USD
Matt Vaudrey draws upon years of experience with K-12 Math Education, as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Off the clock, he advocates for students on the margins and builds confidence with teachers nationwide. His book, Classroom Chef, is available on Amazon, and... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 9:30am - 10:15am PST
511

9:30am PST

Using Social Media to Support Teacher Development
Limited Capacity seats available

Come learn about how to incorporate social media in PD to enhance engagement. Discuss the pros and cons of social media in learning settings, as well as perspectives on repurposing social cyberspaces for academic activities.

Speakers
avatar for Lisa  Dabbs

Lisa Dabbs

Consultant, Teaching with Soul
At Teaching with Soul, I share my passion to support new & pre-service teachers. I served as a Federal Project Director for 5 years and Elementary Principal for 14 years in LA County. I'm a Resident Blogger and Social Media Marketing Support for Edutopia,org. I'm also a Corwin Press... Read More →
avatar for Nicol Howard

Nicol Howard

Program Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District
Nicol Howard, PhD is a dynamic, passionate educator, who has taught at the high school level (9th – 12th grades and Special Education) in the Compton Unified School District and grades K through 4 in the Corona-Norco Unified District and the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 9:30am - 10:15am PST
413

9:30am PST

What the FLIP?- resources for Flipping your classroom.
Limited Capacity seats available

In 2012 we Flipped our 7th grade science classrooms for the first time, and in that time have learned so much. In this session we will share with you the ways we use The Flip, our website and homework structure, tested video apps and samples, as well as students and parent survey data.

Speakers
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Chris Faist

Life Science Teacher
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Tracy McCabe

Life Science Teacher, Carmel Valley Middle School


Saturday November 15, 2014 9:30am - 10:15am PST
323

12:45pm PST

How Real is Real Enough? Virtual and Augmented Reality for Learning.
Limited Capacity seats available

That QuickTime movie of a volcano you've used in science class may soon start looking flat, as VR and AR make their way into the mainstream. Prepare for a wave of hype but also for a wave of genuinely engaging and effective new learning tools. We'll overview what's here and what's coming and demonstrate Oculus Rift, Google's Cardboard, ARIS, and my 1955 Viewmaster.

Speakers
avatar for Bernie Dodge

Bernie Dodge

SDSU Professor of Learning Design, SDSU
Professor of Learning Design and Technology at San Diego State University. The WebQuest guy. CEO, Co-owner at QuestGarden, Inc. Peace Corps Math Teacher, Sierra Leone.


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
Theater

12:45pm PST

Capture It!
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn the tools needed to create screencasts for their students, the tools and options for posting and finally best practices for sharing.

Each will produce, record and share a short screencast.

Speakers
avatar for Stacey Campo

Stacey Campo

Digital specialist
I am a teacher educator who engages the teaching and learning process through the tools of technology


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
331

12:45pm PST

Celebrating the Process through Feedback
Limited Capacity seats available

Feedback is essential to maximize learning. Create feedback opportunities using 3 methods: Using a differentiated google form for student to student and teacher to student feedback, utilizing Snagit to create annotated images or video feedback, and giving voice comments through the Kaizena app.

Speakers
avatar for Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

Edtech Coordinator, Los Alamitos USD
Dan Bennett is an EdTech Coach and Science Teacher at Los Alamitos High School. He is also a Google Certified Teacher and Education Trainer. Within the classroom he has supported student learning in 1:1 iPad, chromebook and PC laptop environments. Beyond the classroom Dan provides... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
360

12:45pm PST

Chromando Training Part Deux: More Chrome Apps & Extensions
Limited Capacity seats available

Unleash the power of Google Chrome with Chrome Apps and Extensions. Block any ad, improve searches, clear browser history, customize YouTube videos, share desktop screens, create screencasts, create QR codes, save items to Google Drive, leave voice comments on student work, and so much more.

Speakers
avatar for JR Ginex-Orinion

JR Ginex-Orinion

Science & Digital Learning Coach, Tustin Unified School District
JR is a dynamic, engaging instructional coach and science teacher from Southern California. He has presented across the country and internationally on leadership, instructional coaching, educational technology topics, and tools. He is a Google Innovative Educator (#GTANY12), Google... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
400

12:45pm PST

Communicating with Digital Natives: Twitter in education
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session I would like to share my research collected in 2010 that found significant data to prove that students who followed me on Twitter did better on standardized tests and overall grades in my 8th grade science class.

Speakers
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Corey Bess

Assistant Principal, Diegueno Middle School


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
413

12:45pm PST

Getting Googly
Limited Capacity seats available

We’ll cover practical ways to integrate the Google Tools that you're not (yet) using into your classroom: Google Voice, Google Draw, Advanced Search, Conditional Formatting, Docs Story Builder, YouTube Safety, etc.

Speakers
avatar for Brandon Wislocki

Brandon Wislocki

5th Grade Teacher, IUSD
Brandon is a 5th grade teacher from Irvine, California. He is a Discovery Education STAR educator and a member of the inaugural class of Discovery Education Program Champions. Brandon is a Google Certified Innovator and a Google Certified Trainer. Brandon has his Masters in Education... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
350

12:45pm PST

How to Become a Google Search Ninja. . . (A lesson in the obvious?)
Limited Capacity seats available

What if I told you that I could transform your life using only the power of Google search? Give me 45 minutes to show you how to unlock the power of Google Search to transform the way you interact with information on the Internet and how to teach students to become amazing search ninjas!

Speakers

Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
330

12:45pm PST

Leadership in a Blended Learning Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Provide insight into key areas of developing a 1:1 strategy, the leadership role of the teacher in the overall execution of the strategy. Understanding the dynamics of the students and methodology of developing a high performing team.

Speakers
avatar for Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer

Director, Educational Technology
After teaching in a 1:1 program that received national attention, Laura moved on to become an Ed Tech Director for a K-8 Apple Distinguished district. Her pride is transforming a low-performing, non-tech school in to a PBL, technology integrated school that received two Classroom... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
340

12:45pm PST

Learn about Blackboard Learn Not Your Average LMS
Limited Capacity seats available

Blackboard Learn Version 9.1 is a powerful learning management system (LMS) that has been upgraded to meet the needs of K-20 education. Social media, YouTube, Wikis, and more wow.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Cynthia Sistek (Dr. C)

Dr. Cynthia Sistek (Dr. C)

Professor of Social and Emotional Learning, National University, Private Non-Profit University Sanford College of Education
Cynthia Sistek Ed D is a Professor in the Sanford College of Education for National University and is the Academic Program Director for the Master of Arts in Social and Emotional Learning. Dr. Sistek is the former Academic Program Director (APD) for the Master of Science in Educational... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
512

12:45pm PST

Microsoft’s ConnectED Initiative: Our $1 Billion Investment into US Education
Learn more about Microsoft's CCSS/SBAC relevant tools and resources from our joint announcement with the White House. Experience a live demonstration of our REALLY COOL video game development, math, science and collaboration tools. Also, find out if you qualify for 5 free copies of Microsoft Office!

Speakers
avatar for Kevin Kim

Kevin Kim

Academic Account Manager, Microsoft


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
501

12:45pm PST

The Google Classroom of the Future
Limited Capacity seats available

For any Google Apps school district, Google Classroom is the new must have tool. Classroom allows teachers to share and collect assignments. This session will go through the workflow of Classroom and provide resources for teachers wanting to use this exciting new tool with their students.

Speakers
DM

Dan McDowell

Director, Instructional Technology


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
351

12:45pm PST

La Cucina Matematica - Tasty Math Lessons
Limited Capacity seats available

In our session, you will be exploring a myriad of ways that you can spice up any math lesson with the infusion of meaningful math and technology. Join us as we go through our experiences to help enhance yours!

Speakers
avatar for John Stevens

John Stevens

Chaffey JUHSD
John is an instructional math and technology coach in Southern California. He is the author of Table Talk Math and co-author of The Classroom Chef, blogs about his passions at http://fishing4tech.com, and would love to create more opportunities for kids to love mathematics.
avatar for Matt Vaudrey

Matt Vaudrey

Fontana USD
Matt Vaudrey draws upon years of experience with K-12 Math Education, as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Off the clock, he advocates for students on the margins and builds confidence with teachers nationwide. His book, Classroom Chef, is available on Amazon, and... Read More →


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 2:30pm PST
300

12:45pm PST

Video Production Starting with the iPad
Limited Capacity seats available

This session gives an overview of the video production process via the abilities of the iPad. With an iPad you can shoot, edit, add special effects, and publish a finished video. You can also use only it a camera, export a rough cut, then edit on a fuller capacity computer.

Speakers
avatar for Todd Mattox

Todd Mattox

Educational Technology Specialist, Teacher on Special Assignment
Educational Technology Specialist, Escondido Union School District


Saturday November 15, 2014 12:45pm - 2:30pm PST
302

1:45pm PST

Google Certified Teacher Panel
Limited Capacity seats available

Local Google Certified Teachers will share the latest and greatest tips, tricks, and tools for Google Apps and other Googly Things. Thse fast-paced micro presentations will enlighten and inspire.

Moderators
avatar for Jen Roberts

Jen Roberts

Teacher, Point Loma High
Jen Roberts is a National Board Certified high school English teacher, a Google Certified Innovator, and the co-author of Power Up: Making the Shift to 1:1 Teaching and Learning.  Jen has been teaching with 1:1 laptops for her students since 2008. Her blog is Litandtech.com. She... Read More →

Speakers

Saturday November 15, 2014 1:45pm - 2:30pm PST
Theater

1:45pm PST

Microsoft’s ConnectED Initiative: Our $1 Billion Investment into US Education
Learn more about Microsoft's CCSS/SBAC relevant tools and resources from our joint announcement with the White House. Experience a live demonstration of our REALLY COOL video game development, math, science and collaboration tools. Also, find out if you qualify for 5 free copies of Microsoft Office!

Speakers
avatar for Kevin Kim

Kevin Kim

Academic Account Manager, Microsoft


Saturday November 15, 2014 1:45pm - 2:30pm PST
440

1:45pm PST

Mobilize Classroom Content with Roovy
Limited Capacity seats available

See how classroom teachers are saving time using Roovy to review student digital media assignments. Roovy is a new way to share all types of content - Google docs, photos, video, PowerPoint, Word and more - within a protected school community. 

Speakers
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Barak Smith

Photography Teacher, Escondido Union High School District


Saturday November 15, 2014 1:45pm - 2:30pm PST
501
 


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