Midwest Summit featuring Google for Education -2016: Full Schedule

The Midwest Summit is a two-day, hands-on conference focusing on integrating Google for Education in K-12 and Higher Ed learning environments. All presentations will be from Google for Education Certified Innovators and Certified Trainers, and local Googley talent!

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10:00am CST

Formative Assessments (and MORE) with Seesaw

It has never been easier to have e-portfolios in your classroom! Seesaw is a one stop shop for parent communication, digital citizenship lessons, formative assessments, and much more! During this session, you will have a hands on experience with Seesaw to understand the impact that it can have in your school/classroom! ***Please download the app before you come if you are bringing in iPad/Tablet!

Speakers

Jen Wathke

LMS, West De Pere School District

Jen is a Library Media/Instructional Technology Specialist for the School District of West De Pere. Jen has a passion for creatively blending the world of literacy and technology. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on a variety of topics including Google Apps... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Sandstone 8/9

beginner, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher, Technology Director | intermediate, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher, Technology Director

10:00am CST

Can You Breakout Edu?

Come experience the hot Breakout EDU trend! You and other participants will take part in a simulation similar to the escape rooms. You will put your problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills to the test. Space is limited for each sessions, so sign up, come experience and then learn more!

Speakers

MWGS Team

Monday November 14, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Lake Delton Boardroom

10:00am CST

Where are they at?!: Visible Thinking Strategies & Formative Assessment

This session will provide an overview of specific visible thinking and formative assessment strategies that educators can take an use to check for understanding. We will show examples and examine how these tools and instructional strategies can best be used together to provide a meaningful learning experiences. Our goal is to have educators leave with a formative assessment activity they can directly implement into their classroom or next faculty meeting and professional learning session.

Speakers

Caroline Haebig

Innovative, Inclusive Learning Consultant & Coach

Caroline D. Haebig works for the School District of New Berlin, a pK-12 district, in New Berlin, WI leading change by redefining learning using maker technology and design thinking, specializing in coaching for educators and administrators.

Monday November 14, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Tundra A/B

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | advanced, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | good for administrators, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach

10:00am CST

Fired Up For February - A PersonalizedPD Experience

Tired of the same old professional development? So were we! After listening to an excellent session by Anthony VonBank at last year’s TIES conference, the seeds for our PD challenge were sown. For the month of February, we challenged our staff to innovate and integrate technology in their classrooms, based on the SAMR model. This session will discuss how we set it up, how it went, survey results, and what we plan to do in the future.

Speakers

Josh Gauthier

Josh is a Technology Training Specialist and former Business and Information Technology Educator. Currently working with grades 5 through 8 in the School District of De Pere(Wisconsin), Josh is ever passionate about the role that technology can play in increasing opportunities for... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Glacier A/B

10:00am CST

Supporting the Standards for Mathematical Practice with Google Classroom

An often forgotten part of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, the Standards for Mathematical Practice are just as important as the content standards. They provide a guide for how teachers can work to develop students as strong mathematical thinkers and problem solvers. In this session, we will discuss what the standards mean, and then look at resources and exercises that can be used by teachers to support these standards. Google Classroom will help us organize and distribute resources, provide a mechanism for student collaboration, and allow for effective feedback to students.

Speakers

James Eichmiller

Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Learning, Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Monday November 14, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Tundra C/D

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | good for administrators, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

10:00am CST

What’s New with Google: Amplifying the 4C’s

The four C’s, communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, are the heart of an engaging, effective 21st century classroom. Experience this hands on session designed to introduce educators to some of Google’s newest tools all designed to bring the four C’s to life in the classroom. Come learn about how Google Classroom enhances communication by streamlining digital workflow and how Google Forms promotes critical thinking through its new quiz feature. See how Google Expeditions will spark creativity as students design and share landscapes and how Google Spaces improves collaboration by syncing all Google tools in one place. Not only will participants explore some of Google’s newest tools and features, they will also discover the direct correlation between Google and the four C’s, and will be prepared to increase student engagement, participation, and motivation.

Speakers

Corey Holmer

EdTech, Lake Forest High School

Corey Holmer is a Google Certified Innovator and authorized Google for Education Certified Trainer who leverages educational technologies to engage all learners. Corey has been recognized by the ISTE organization as the 2015 Outstanding Young Educator for his work in coaching and... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Wilderness 2/5

11:15am CST

OK Google, What's New?

Things are getting better all the time! Come learn about some of the recent updates to Google for Education and G Suite you can use with other educators and students! We will explore Google Cast for Education, Quizzes, Expeditions, and updates to Sites, Slides, Docs and Classroom to get started. Bring your questions and we'll try to get some answers.

Speakers

Stacy Behmer

Coordinator of Digital Learning/Media Services, Grant Wood AEA

Stacy is a former elementary and middle school teacher and also spent some time as a district technology director. She is currently the Coordinator of Digital Learning & Media Services at Grant Wood AEA in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she works with a team of digital learning consultants... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Sandstone 8/9

advanced, Domain Admins, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher | good for administrators, Domain Admins, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher | intermediate, Domain Admins, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher

11:15am CST

Gearing Up Google Slides

Learn how to create interactive presentations that you can share with your students. Discover how to empower students in the creation of their own collaborative slideshows. Then, learn the basic artistic elements of a good TED Talks worthy presentation.

Speakers

Becky McDowell

PhD Student, University of Wyoming

I am a passionate STEM educator that finds joy in preparing kids for our ever-changing world through development of problem solving skills. Previously, I taught K-5 STEM using 1:1 iPads to program LEGO robotics to complete engineering challenges with students. I have a BA in Elementary... Read More →

Eden Mosoff

k-5 STEM teacher, Barrington CUSD220

I am the library/technology assistant at Barbara B Rose Elementary School in South Barrington, IL. I have been teaching for over 15 years; everything from drama/speech to creative writing and now technology in a 1:1 iPad environment. I am also an avid Google-learner/educator and... Read More →

Gearing Up Google Slides (1) pdf

Monday November 14, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Glacier C/D

beginner, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher | good for administrators, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher | intermediate, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher

11:15am CST

Get Going with Google Photos

Leverage visual learning and mobile engagement with Google Photos! This session uses Google Photos as a way to learn collaboratively and make learning visible. Participants should come with a mobile device with the Google Photos app (free) pre-downloaded on their phone.

Speakers

David Freeburg

Elementary Associate Principal, Eden Prairie Public Schools

David Freeburg works for the Eden Prairie Public Schools as an elementary Associate Principal. In this role he works to support students and, teachers with learning experiences that can be leveraged for personalized learning opportunities. He uses his background as a Google Certified... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Wilderness 1

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

11:15am CST

Reinforcing Research Skills with Google Apps

“I will Google that” has become a staple phrase among educators and students. However, “just Googling” is not always the most effective solution for student research. During this session we will compare a traditional research process to a redefined research method using Google Apps for Education and other universally accessible educational technologies. Customized according to learning environment, participants will be grouped by content and grade level to create an interactive research guide for their own classroom. We will explore research basics by organizing resources on a Google Doc and use targeted Google Search phrases while expanding into more advanced Google Search Tools and YouTube’s video transcripts. Following the completion of this activity you will have a badge and honor and be able to say, “I will (effectively) Google that!”

Speakers

Corey Holmer

EdTech, Lake Forest High School

Monday November 14, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Wilderness 2/5

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | advanced, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach

11:15am CST

Can You Breakout Edu?

Speakers

MWGS Team

Monday November 14, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Lake Delton Boardroom

11:15am CST

Assessing Professional Learning Practices

An important piece of professional learning is evaluating the content, context, process and implementation of the learning. If you are in a coaching role, school or teacher leadership role, and would like to develop ways to support the evaluation and implementation of professional learning, this session is for you! We will review a variety of tools and practices for assessing professional learning while using Google Forms and other apps. We will provide participants with time to ideate and prototype an example of a tool for assessing professional learning.

Speakers

Caroline Haebig

Innovative, Inclusive Learning Consultant & Coach

Monday November 14, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Tundra A/B

11:15am CST

Introduction to Awesome Tables

In this Awesome session you will learn how awesome Awesome Tables can be. We will have a peak at the different types of Awesome Tables and how you can use them to better visualize your data.

Speakers

Chad Frerichs

IT Infrastructure Manager, Orion Land Mark

Monday November 14, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Glacier A/B

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins | good for administrators, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins

11:15am CST

Quality Time With Google Forms

Are you already familiar with using Google Forms to collect information but are looking to take your use to the next level? In this hands on workshop, we’ll cover various Forms tips, tricks, and Add-Ons (including Flubaroo and formRanger) as well as some data validation techniques that can make Google Forms one of the most important weapons in your teaching arsenal.

Speakers

Lance Lennon

Technology Director, Eagle Grove Community Schools

Lance Lennon has been in education for 20 + years, the last 18 have been as a technology director and technology integrationist. He is a Certified Casper Administrator, a DEN Star Educator, an Apple Teacher, a Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Administrator, and a Google... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Tundra E/F

intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | advanced, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

1:15pm CST

Monthly Challenges and Badges to Engage Teacher Learners

Find out how we use Google Apps to gamify our professional learning at our high school. You can easily start challenges and use badges to acknowledge the learning that is taking place in your building.

Speakers

Patrick Donovan

Instructional Coach, Ames CSD

Instructional Coach at Ames High School in Ames, IA.

Monday November 14, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Wilderness 4

advanced, Instructional coach, School Leader | beginner, Instructional coach, School Leader | good for administrators, Instructional coach, School Leader | intermediate, Instructional coach, School Leader

1:15pm CST

Embedding Add-Ons and Web Apps into Your Learning Environment

Utilizing Add-Ons and Web Apps can create meaningful learning experiences that engage your students and promote the 4Cs. This session will focus on effective strategies for embedding Google Add-Ons and Web Apps into your learning environment to enhance GAFE. Some specific Add-Ons and Web Apps we will explore include Lucidchart, Movenote, Screencastify, Google Draw, and MindMeister. Using these tools allows students to create and publish authentic artifacts that demonstrate mastery of classroom content and learning goals. You’ll come away with hands-on experiences, sample lessons, and best practice-based classroom application.

Speakers

Jennifer Schlie-Reed

Digital Learning Coach, School District of New Berlin

Jennifer Schlie-Reed is an ISTE Emerging Leader (2014), a Google Certified Innovator, a Google for Education Trainer and a PBS Digital Innovator (2015). She is a Digital Learning Coach in the School District of New Berlin and works with educators in grades K-12. She has also taught... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Tundra A/B

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

1:15pm CST

Creating Karaoke Kids: Promoting Innovative Projects with GAFE & Digital Citizenship

Our students have entered a tipping point in internet culture - the era of negative commentary, cyber-bullying, and uncensored social media posts. So how do we cultivate "Karaoke Kids" - students who care about sharing their knowledge and giving judgement-free support to others who create?

In this session, we will talk about how to pursue innovative projects that encourage students to create projects that aim to teach others around the world, and how to breed a culture of supportive internet commentary through their peers' work. Topics will range from innovative video projects to creative visual arts, emphasizing Google Apps for Education and other tools that allow for commentary and sharing.

In addition, we will talk about how a "Karaoke Kid" culture inherently teaches Digital Citizenship without painful lectures and campy videos. Get ready to sing like no one's listening!

Speakers

Jon Spike

Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services, UW-Whitewater

Jon Spike started his career as a high school English teacher and K-12 Technology Coach. He currently works as a Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services at UW-Whitewater, collaborating with preservice teachers and College of Education instructors to leverage... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Tundra E/F

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | advanced, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach

1:15pm CST

Going Mobile with Google

Google Apps were amazingly well in a computer lab or on a laptop, but they can also be leveraged in a way that takes mobile learning with the student and gives them unique experiences where the students doesn't have to be anchored to a chair for learning to take place. Since schools have different resources available to them and different policies regarding the usage of devices in school (i.e. restrictions,BYOD, cellphones, etc.), this is meant to reflect examples of the way in which Google Apps could be used with mobility in mind.

Speakers

David Freeburg

Elementary Associate Principal, Eden Prairie Public Schools

Monday November 14, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Wilderness 1

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | advanced, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach

1:15pm CST

Can You Breakout Edu?

Speakers

MWGS Team

Monday November 14, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Lake Delton Boardroom

1:15pm CST

The Motherload of Mapping (and Virtual Reality) Resources for Education

There are so many more applications for mapping in the classroom beyond just geography and history. What about language arts, math, science, business, art, foreign languages? In this session, I'll be sharing the motherload of mapping resources for education and beyond. We'll discuss Google Maps, Google Earth, and many great tools outside the Googlesphere. And now with so many VR additions with Google Cardboard and Google Expeditions, there are even more opportunities to integrate mapping and geography into any curriculum. Specific curriculum examples, activities and MOOC's will be shared that you can take back to your class the very next day.

Speakers

Kurt Wismer

Business, Marketing & IT Teacher, North Fond du Lac School District

Kurt teaches Business, Marketing and IT for the North Fond du Lac School District. In addition, he is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Google Education Trainer. Kurt uses technology throughout his curriculum to create durable learning experiences that are both rigorous... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Sandstone 3

1:15pm CST

Advanced Awesome Tables

In this session we will look at some of the more advanced features and uses of Awesome Tables. In particular, we will create an Awesome Table that works in conjunction with pre-filled Google Forms to gather user input.

Speakers

Chad Frerichs

IT Infrastructure Manager, Orion Land Mark

Monday November 14, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Glacier A/B

intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins | advanced, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins | technical, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins

1:15pm CST

Google Hacks to Save You Time!

During this session, we will bounce around to different Google Apps like Gmail, Calendar, Chrome, Docs, Drive and others to show specific tips, strategies and uses to give you time back. Come pick up a lot of learning nuggets in a short amount of time! (Note: this session is aimed at uses of Google Apps on a Chromebook or Laptop)

Speakers

Chad Kafka

Technology Integration Specialist, Franklin Public Schools

Chad Kafka works as a district Technology Integration Specialist for Franklin Public Schools in Wisconsin where he collaborates with teachers to enhance students' learning. Chad enjoys presenting and networking with educators at the state and national level. Chad has presented for... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Wilderness 2/5

intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | good for administrators, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

2:30pm CST

G Suite for Administrators

Google Suite can be valuable for school and district administrators from the principal to superintendent. Are you a school administrator looking for ways to set the example for working with Google tools? This session will help you improve your workflows and your skills so that you can be the one leading the way with technology.

Speakers

Hank Thiele

Superintendent, Community High School District 99

Monday November 14, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Glacier C/D

advanced, School Leader | beginner, School Leader | good for administrators, School Leader | intermediate, School Leader

2:30pm CST

Can You Breakout Edu?

Speakers

MWGS Team

Monday November 14, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Lake Delton Boardroom

2:30pm CST

Using GAFE to Support Student-Centered Coaching

Student-Centered Coaching is a type of school-based coaching that focuses on the learning needs of the students and is a type of coaching that impacts teacher practice and student learning. Utilizing a student-centered approach, the work of the coach and teacher focuses on specific goals for student learning, which allows the coach to measure the impact of strategies used and leads to increased student achievement. In this session we will explore what student-centered coaching looks like at both the elementary and secondary levels from the perspective of a Digital Learning Coach. This session will also explore strategies for integrating Google Apps for Education, Google Web Apps and Add-Ons, and iPad apps to support the student-centered coaching work.

Speakers

Jennifer Schlie-Reed

Digital Learning Coach, School District of New Berlin

Monday November 14, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Tundra A/B

2:30pm CST

Student Voice. Encourage It, Hear It, and Enhance It With Google Tools

Student choice and student voice are key components of student engagement. When students have a say in the modalities and content of their own learning they are more likely to be fully engaged. Join me to learn how to better leverage student voice and choice with Google Apps while still meeting standards and delivering a rigorous curriculum. Arrive with a growth mindset and leave energized, determined, and with a bevy of resources.

Speakers

Cory Klinge

Instructional Excellence Coordinator, Eden Prairie Schools, MN

Cory Klinge has 15 years of education and technology experience. He is an Instructional Excellence Coordinator for Eden Prairie Schools in Eden Prairie, MN. Cory earned his Masters of Arts in Education at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He is an adjunct instructor at St Mary's... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Tundra E/F

intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | good for administrators, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach

8:30am CST

Video Tools You Should Be Using

If you have been thinking about how to integrate video into your class or school, this is the session for you. We will discuss and create videos using Google Hangouts, YouTube, and WeVideo. You will also learn about free Teleprompters that work on Chromebooks! We will also show you some new emerging tech like 360 Cameras and drones.

Once familiar with the tools, you will learn about how we created a video network at Winneconne and North Fond du Lac using YouTube including, daily announcements, weekly shows, student projects, district projects, live broadcasts of elementary book shares, and live broadcasts of some school sports (we even have commentators!). Most of the tools we have used are free and available to everyone! Come learn about video creation in a collaborative session that will help jumpstart you and your school with video production!

Speakers

Ben Hommerding

Technology Innovationist, St. Norbert College

Kurt Wismer

Business, Marketing & IT Teacher, North Fond du Lac School District

Tuesday November 15, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Wilderness 1

8:30am CST

Team Technology Coaching Session- Hands On

Come as a team or an individual and bring a project you are working on and something you want to learn more about. As a group - along with some experts - we will help you try to solve some technology hurdle, get a project started or take a technology initiative to the next level!

Speakers

Hank Thiele

Superintendent, Community High School District 99

Tuesday November 15, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Glacier A/B

beginner, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher, Technology Director | good for administrators, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher, Technology Director | intermediate, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher, Technology Director

8:30am CST

Digital Classroom: Tools, Tips and Strategies

Bringing technology learning tools into the classroom can be daunting, scary, wait, wait - Hold the Phone ... EXCITING, USEFUL, ENGAGING! Change your mindset - better yet, your students! Dean and Meghan have been using and trying tools with students to find things that will work in the classroom. There are add-ons, extensions, and the basic Google Suite that we use for “real time learning” through forms, flubaroo, and Google Classroom just to name a few. With Dean’s “old school ways” and Meghan’s “millennial tech ways,” we have found the sweet spot or as some people call it effective practice. Come “Share the Learning” with us!

Speakers

Dean Dahl

6th & 7th Grade Teacher, Edina

Dean’s a 6th grade and 7th Grade teacher at South View Middle School in Edina, MN. He teaches Design Robotics and Middle School Skills (an elementary to middle school transition course). Dean teaches in a 1:1 "Bring Your Own Device" environment, with most being Chromebooks. He is... Read More →

Meghan Haselbauer

Digital Learning Specialist, Elementary, Edina Public Schools

Come talk to me about how much technology has changed and helped your teaching practice to make things amazing for your students. Also come see me about growing hops. We have lots of them.

Tuesday November 15, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Wilderness 4

beginner, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher | intermediate, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher

8:30am CST

Google for All! Using Google Tools to Differentiate for ALL kids

Google Apps for Ed has changed the way our kids collaborate and create content while learning and there are so many built in features that can assist our kids that struggle and that help us truly personalize for all kids! This fast-paced session will highlight tips and tricks that we can use to assist students using the many tools available in Google Apps for Education. Google Docs Add Ons, Chrome Apps and Extensions and some of the new Forms features will be shared to help our diverse learners succeed both in and outside of our classrooms.

Speakers

Tammy Lind

Instructional Technology Coach,Google Certified Trainer and Innovator

Tammy is an Instructional Coach in Southeastern Wisconsin. She is a Google Education Trainer and a Google Certified Innovator as well as an Intel Master Teacher. A former special education teacher, Tammy is passionate about finding web-based technologies to make the curriculum... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Sandstone 8/9

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

8:30am CST

Can You Breakout Edu?

Speakers

MWGS Team

Tuesday November 15, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Lake Delton Boardroom

8:30am CST

Using Data to drive your decision making

As technology directors we are often asked how we "justify" purchases. Or can we show how these tools are "helping" kids. In this session I will walk through tools and strategies we use to bring data before teachers, admins, committees and school boards. We will talk through forms, Clarity Surveys and data conversation starters.

Speakers

Karl Hehr

Technology Director, Ames Community Schools

Tech director @ Ames CSD. Passionate, driven & outspoken advocate for change in education. Apple fanboy, CCA, DEN Star Educator & Google Certified Trainer.

Tuesday November 15, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Tundra C/D

beginner, School Leader, Technology Director | intermediate, School Leader, Technology Director | advanced, School Leader, Technology Director | good for administrators, School Leader, Technology Director

8:30am CST

Google Drive 201

Description: Know the basics of Google Drive already but want to kick it up a notch. Drive 201 is the session for you. We will go beyond the basics, but not so far that the average user gets lost. Learn a few extra tips and tricks to make you more efficient and help students out along the way

Speakers

Lance Lennon

Technology Director, Eagle Grove Community Schools

Tuesday November 15, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Tundra E/F

intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | advanced, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

9:45am CST

All Things YouTube - Discover, Curate, and Create

We'll start with the basics of YouTube, followed by some advanced tips/tricks, focusing on creating, sharing, and curating YouTube channels and playlists. Topics will include everything from how to create, upload, share, annotate, and edit videos. We'll also review screencasting, some basic free and paid tools that are available, and how to best utilize videos in the classroom. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask targeted questions as well as practice everything that is discussed and shared.

Speakers

David Chan

Director of Instructional Technology

David Chan serves as the Director of Instructional Technology at Evanston Township High School (ETHS). He taught math and science for 10 years and was the Technology Integration Specialist for 5 years at ETHS. David is an online instructor with Northwestern University’s Center for... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 9:45am - 11:45am CST
Wilderness 4

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

9:45am CST

Google in the School Office

Google isn't just for the classroom! Participants in this two-hour workshop will learn how to easily collect information with a Google Form. Participants will learn how to manipulate data in a Google Sheet; install and use add-ons and integrate data with Google Docs. Participants will learn how to pull it all together with an Awesome Table. Bring a computer and ideas for projects that can be used back in the office. Please sign in with G-Suite for Education account.

Speakers

Jeff Sypersma

Technology Support Supervisor, Northwest AEA

Jeff is the Technology Support Supervisor for Northwest AEA and a GSFE Trainer. Jeff provides technology support to districts by providing technology audits, deployments, and professional development and training to teachers and central office staff. Jeff is the Executive Director... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 9:45am - 11:45am CST
Glacier C/D

beginner, Domain Admins, School Leader | intermediate, Domain Admins, School Leader

9:45am CST

Google Photos Safari!

Crikey! You’ve heard about Google Photos but haven’t really checked it out, right? Well, now’s your chance. During this session, we’ll cover installing and setting up Google Photos on your mobile device (iOS or Android) and send you out into the wilds of the Wilderness Hotel & Resort with some photo assignments so you can learn to use the features like making animations, slideshows, collages, albums and more! (Note: This will be a hands on session where you will be using your mobile device (tablet or phone) to take photos but you should also bring a laptop or Chromebook so you can access your Google Photos online as well.)

Speakers

Chad Kafka

Technology Integration Specialist, Franklin Public Schools

Tuesday November 15, 2016 9:45am - 11:45am CST
Sandstone 8/9

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

9:45am CST

Learn to Code With Google Apps Script

Google Apps Script is a simple to use tool that can enhance Google Apps in a countless number of ways. It is based on javascript and cloud based, making it is very simple for beginners to learn. This is lowers the barrier to learning programming, allowing beginners to get started quickly.

After this session, participants will understand what Google Apps Script is, and what it is capable of. You will know how to find and interpret documentation, and where to access tutorials and other learning materials. You will write 5-6 short scripts, that demonstrate how this simple tool can extend Google Apps.

This session will be very hands on, with your fingers on the keyboard, learning through exploration.

Speakers

James Eichmiller

Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Learning, Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Tuesday November 15, 2016 9:45am - 11:45am CST
Tundra C/D

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins

9:45am CST

Design on a Dime: Google Sites, Drawings, and Extensions

Create a Google Site where form and function go hand in hand for teachers and students. This session will utilize Google Sites as it's launch pad but will incorporate Google Drawings and Chrome extensions to work for you.

Speakers

David Freeburg

Elementary Associate Principal, Eden Prairie Public Schools

Tuesday November 15, 2016 9:45am - 11:45am CST
Wilderness 1

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach | advanced, Teacher, School Leader, Instructional coach

9:45am CST

Building & Supporting Collaborative Dialogue Practices with Google apps for Education

Collaborative dialogues provide learners with an experience where they explore and collaborate around meaningful problems. Like Socratic circles, digital tools can be used to allow students to ask deep questions and allow students to have authority and control over the direction of inquiry. This session will demonstrate how Google Apps can be utilized to allow students to extend these active learning behaviors beyond the constraints of time and place. Further during this session we will also provide resources can help educators in the planning, implementation and evaluation of collaborative dialog learning experiences.

Speakers

Caroline Haebig

Innovative, Inclusive Learning Consultant & Coach

Tuesday November 15, 2016 9:45am - 11:45am CST
Tundra A/B

12:45pm CST

Let's Explore Virtual Reality and Expeditions

Virtual reality has opened up a world of possibilities for our staff and students! Come to this session to get some practical ideas about how to incorporate 360 videos and virtual reality into your school. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience Google Expeditions during the session. Please bring Google cardboard or a Viewmaster if you have one!

Speakers

Jen Wathke

LMS, West De Pere School District

Tuesday November 15, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Wilderness 2/5

advanced, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher | beginner, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher | intermediate, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher

12:45pm CST

Chromebook Deployment: The Launch to Learning without Limits

Join the Oshkosh Area School District to learn how we went from zero to nearly 7000 Chromebooks. H ear about the logistics of how we deployed Chromebooks to staff and students and how we have created a sustainable model with an emphasis on changing learning in the classroom. OASD Leadership Team members will walk participants through the process of deploying the new devices and highlight the importance of engaging numerous departments to support technology-rich curriculum and more. The Leadership Team will also discuss the features that made Chromebooks the right choice for our 1:1 initiative and explain how we have partnered with Technology Resource Advisors (TRA) to ensure a sustainable model for our 1:1 program.

Speakers

Chris Elkendier

Director of EDU Sector, Technology Resource Advisors

Chris Elkendier is the Director of Education Sector at Technology Resource Advisors. He has been in the education industry for over 10 years and has an unhealthy obsession with Chromebooks.

Dave Last

IT Transition Specialist, Oshkosh Area School District

I have been working in the Oshkosh Area School District since 2001. I am a member of the Technology Services team. I have been in charge of the life cycle of our Chromebooks since we adopted them in our district during the 2012 - 2013 school year. I have also been involved in our... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Wilderness 1

beginner, School Leader, Technology Director | intermediate, School Leader, Technology Director

12:45pm CST

Digital Citizen Skills: Lessons Needed in a 1:1 Classroom

Students coming to class with their devices?!?! SWEET!! Come hear what two teachers are doing to teach digital classroom expectations to students and the practices and procedures we use in the classroom. We will cover how we support students at school and at home using organization skills, safety online, communication tools, digital etiquette, and more! Come see how all the pieces can fit together to make a classroom great!

Speakers

Dean Dahl

6th & 7th Grade Teacher, Edina

Meghan Haselbauer

Digital Learning Specialist, Elementary, Edina Public Schools

Come talk to me about how much technology has changed and helped your teaching practice to make things amazing for your students. Also come see me about growing hops. We have lots of them.

Tuesday November 15, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Wilderness 4

beginner, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher | intermediate, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher

12:45pm CST

Empowering Students through Feedback & Reflection using GAFE

Collaboration and communication through the implementation of digital learning practices help prepare all students to succeed as lifelong learners. Formative assessment can be used to improve student achievement and, when students receive descriptive feedback on their work, they are able to analyze what they have done well and identify areas for improvement. Google Apps can provide students with effective tools to help learners receive and provide feedback, along with opportunities to reflect on the learning outcomes. This session will focus on feedback and reflection through the use of GAFE including Docs, Forms, Hangouts, Add-Ons and Web Apps. Specifically, we will look at how lessons/projects that utilize Google Apps can connect students of various grade levels and encourage collaboration within the same school and beyond. You’ll come away with hands-on experiences, sample lessons/activities, and best practices/classroom applications.

Speakers

Jennifer Schlie-Reed

Digital Learning Coach, School District of New Berlin

Tuesday November 15, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Tundra A/B

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

12:45pm CST

Keep Yourself Organized with Google Keep

Google Keep is a powerful, collaborative note taking and task management resource that will help you and your students get organized and collaborate. Google Keep is so much more than just note-taking! Students can make and share notes, create task lists, and much more in a visually appealing and functional way. This hands on session will provide lots of ideas to get started using Google Keep with your kids AND for your own professional uses.

Speakers

Tammy Lind

Instructional Technology Coach,Google Certified Trainer and Innovator

Tuesday November 15, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Sandstone 8/9

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach

12:45pm CST

Adding To With Add-Ons

My dad always told me to work smarter not harder. Google Add-ons adds functionality to Google Docs. This sessions will cover some a few of these add-ons and show you how to use them.

Speakers

Lance Lennon

Technology Director, Eagle Grove Community Schools

Tuesday November 15, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Tundra E/F

12:45pm CST

Can You Breakout Edu?

Speakers

MWGS Team

Tuesday November 15, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Lake Delton Boardroom

12:45pm CST

CANCELLED - Google Professional Development Meets Breakout EDU

Get ready for an ultra-engaging professional development session that will transform teacher professional development in your school! This breakout EDU game focuses on practical ways for teachers to use many of the Google Apps for Education Core Services. There will be no sitting here! Work as a team, problem solve, and think critically as you try to "breakout". You have 30 minutes. Are you up for this Google PD challenge?

Speakers

Vicky O'Boyle

Engaged Learning Specialist, Gower 62

Jill Schwartzers

LRC Teacher

Jill Schwartzers is a Library-Media Director, Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, and a National Board Certified Teacher. She is passionate about creating and presenting professional development that is motivating, differentiated and practical. Jill thrives on collaborating with... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Glacier A/B

good for administrators, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher, Technology Director | intermediate, Instructional coach, School Leader, Teacher, Technology Director