In our quest to provide students with rich learning environments, we often strive to find creative ways to further engage our students. In some cases, this may involve the use of technology to a variety of degrees. Since technology has a ubiquitous influence in the everyday lives of our students, one of our biggest challenges is to identify ways in which we can leverage it for increased student learning. This keynote will examine a variety of methodologies and strategies for effectively implementing and integrating technology into the curriculum. We will also look at ways in we can leverage the use of technology to increase student engagement as well as foster environments for equity.
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 8:50am - 9:05am EDT
AuditoriumAnderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Use your voice or keyboard to take notes and create lists online. Work from anywhere on most devices. Works with your Drive and can be pulled into Google Docs.
Computer/Technology Teacher, South Madison Community Schools
Jim Baker is a Computer/Technology Teacher at East Elementary in South Madison Community Schools. He has been an educator for 26 years, teaching elementary, middle school, high school. He has coached basketball, football, golf and currently hosts a technology/robotics club for 5th... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
C106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Tammy Todd, MA, has worked with PowerSchool for eight years as a support specialist and trainer. She is passionate about security and helping people better use and understand their everyday technology. Todd conducts training sessions in all aspects of PowerSchool, PowerTeacher, and... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
C108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
A high school language teacher shares effective uses of several apps and sites in the one-to-one classroom and how to select the right tools to accomplish learning goals.
Julie Storm has been teaching Spanish to high school students for sixteen years. She has served colleagues as a department head and traveled with students internationally. Storm studied at Marian University (BA) and IUPUI (MA).
Presenters will demonstrate how interactive Google Slides promote independent learning and remediation. Participants will be provided with an interactive slide template they will use to create an interactive slide presentation for their students, all they have to do is provide the content. Session Resources
Assistant Professor & Instructional Technologist, University of Indianapolis
I am a certified Google Educator. I teach a technology in education course to pre-service teachers. I am interested in the integration of Google Apps into the college classroom. In my day job, I support faculty in their use of instructional technologies to promote learning. I also... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
D107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This is an overview of basic Google uses and applications within the classroom. We will be going over Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Sheets, as well as the best applications in the classroom.
Instructional Technology Coach, Anderson Community Schools/AFT
Rissi Scott is an Instructional Technology Coach for Anderson Community Schools and a national trainer for the American Federation of Teachers. While her office is housed at AHS, she focuses on Canvas integrations and grade syncing, and she also has a passion for collaborating with... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
B106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
We have an unprecedented level of accessibility to information. In many cases our access to information can occur across a myriad of technological devices including a computer, a tablet device, and a smartphone. Given the mass quantities of information available, it is vital for us to develop strategies for not only finding what we need, but also being able to effectively filter out what we don’t need. Most students, and many teachers, are not as effective at searching for and finding truly meaningful and useful information as they could be. This session will focus on identifying appropriate strategies for Information Literacy, Media Literacy, and why these skill sets are critical for our students and ourselves. In addition, we will identify appropriate methodologies for applying critical thinking skills to evaluate content.
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
LibraryAnderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Google Certified Trainer, Trevor Thurman, leads an interactive session helping understand the ins and outs of Google Sheets. After reviewing some basics, the session will include sorting data, understanding the auto-fill options, which formula to use when, add-ons and more.
6th Grade Teacher, South Madison Community School Corporation
One of our eLead IGNITE presenters in 2017, Trevor Thurman has gone on to become a Google Certified Trainer, Discovery STAR Educator, and more. Tapping into his passion for work/life balance and collaboration, Trevor has been developing keynote presentations and workshops on both... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
C107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Join us to learn proven solutions to five common formative assessment challenges. This session will focus on participant discussion, followed by concrete takeaways from presenters.
School Engagement Specialist, Five-Star Technology Solutions
Former HS English teacher, Instructional Coach, Professional Development Coordinator, and aspiring lifelong student! But my favorite role in this world is being a mom of two!
Director of Product Strategy, Five-Star Technology Solutions
I'm a former high school English teacher and administrator. I've also worked at the Indiana Department of Education. As part of the Five-Star Tech team, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of teachers across the state over the last two years.
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
A135Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
As teachers we have an arsenal of tools for teaching face-to-face - but what about our digital spaces? What do we do? How do we do it? Join us as we explore tips, tricks, and considerations for successful online/blended/elearning.
Director of Technology, Innovation & Pedagogy for the School of Education at IUPUI, Indiana University School of Education-IUPUI
Megan Tolin is the Director of Technology, Innovation & Pedagogy for the School of Education at IUPUI. She is passionate about high-quality blended and online learning and enjoys helping educators leverage the power of technology in order to create relevant learning experiences for... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
B108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This session is designed to help teachers who are new to Chromebooks in their classroom. We’ll try to cover everything from classroom management tips to shortcuts on the keyboard to make your 1:1 Chromebook experience a success!
Technology has a language. It’s called code. And we believe coding is an essential skill. Learning to code teaches you how to solve problems and work together in creative ways. And it helps you build apps that bring your ideas to life. We think everyone should have the opportunity to create something that can change the world. So we’ve designed a program that lets anyone learn, write, and teach code.
I have been implementing and supporting technology in education environments for 20 years. I've been a Systems Engineer at Apple for the past 10 years, serving education institutions throughout Indiana. I specialize in large deployments, device management, wireless technologies, App... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
C109Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This session will help teachers gather a framework of best practices to support STEM instruction. Gather new ideas on delivering content, promoting student collaboration, differentiation, and assessments.
Ashley Gustin is a graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Master of Arts in Educational Administration.
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
B107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This session is designed to identify how a makerspace works for your classroom. Each classroom is different, and this is why this session is molded to meet your needs. Explore what a makerspace is, how it works, and then develop ideas on how you can incorporate it into your classroom.
Video games - students love them....so use them! Students create video games to demonstrate learning and practicing the 4 C's. Ex: "The Plant Life Cycle" -- Don't cut and paste! Instead create a game where the seed travels to different worlds (parts of life cycle) and encounters enemies (drought, extreme sun, etc.). Story blocks can be added to mix in vocabulary or other terms.
Media & eLearning Specialist, Maple Ridge Elementary
Ryan is a graduate from Indiana State University and a proud father of three great kids. He has taught for 18 years as a Media & eLearning Specialist as well as a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd teacher.
Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
C104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Many teachers have probably heard of the Flipped Classroom but don’t know how they will find the time to make it happen! Teachers will receive information about the Flipped Classroom and be presented with K-12 teacher testimonies as well as lesson examples, user friendly formative assessments, and screencasting tools!
Instructional Coach, Anderson Community School Corporation
Shawn is passionate about educational technology and has served as a classroom teacher in two different Delaware County school districts for 10 years. During her time as a classroom teacher, she was passionate about breaking down classroom walls and promoting collaboration on a community... Read More →
This tour is limited to 24 participants and must be reserved in advance. If you reserve a spot, meet at the North Entrance to catch the shuttle to Purdue Polytechnic Institute Anderson.
In January of 2017, Purdue Polytechnic moved into their new state-of-the art facility located at the corner of Scatterfield Road and Purdue Parkway. The Purdue Polytechnic Anderson offers five Bachelor degree programs in the fields of Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology and Leadership. These are all STEM degrees that lead to high paying jobs. In addition to instructional, and electrical and mechanical engineering lab spaces, there is 12,000 square foot Maker’s Space where the Polytechnic learn by doing model comes to life. The building also houses four start-up companies. Come learn more about how your students can earn a Purdue degree right here in Anderson.
Session will provide hands-on experience with innovative tools to make teaching and learning more fun, engaging and interactive for the student & instructor. Attendees will actively participate in the practical application of these tools as they relate to their discipline. Session Resources
Assistant Professor & Instructional Technologist, University of Indianapolis
I am a certified Google Educator. I teach a technology in education course to pre-service teachers. I am interested in the integration of Google Apps into the college classroom. In my day job, I support faculty in their use of instructional technologies to promote learning. I also... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
D107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Tammy Todd, MA, has worked with PowerSchool for eight years as a support specialist and trainer. She is passionate about security and helping people better use and understand their everyday technology. Todd conducts training sessions in all aspects of PowerSchool, PowerTeacher, and... Read More →
Looking for new ways to differentiate? Have a flipped classroom? Maybe create a resource for a tricky skill that students and parents can watch at home? Screencastify is an app that allows for you or your students to record a voice over whatever is up on the screen of the computer. This session will show you how to add it to a google profile and give ideas and real life applications of how to use it in your classroom. From parent contact to student projects and creating resources to use when you’re out of the classroom, Screencastify is here to make it happen!
Teachers will learn what all the #hype is with #HyperDocs! Teachers will walk away knowing how to create and implement HyperDocs in their classrooms, making the learning process #creativeandfun for their students!
Sponsored by Google Find out what the buzz is all about with Google’s free digital literacy units, Applied Digital Skills. Useful for every content area, explore the basics in this overview session that hits the highlights including the why, what, and how to get it free for your classroom.
iPad has never been easier to create digital content and share with colleagues. Explore and learn more about how iMovie and Clips can enhance your lessons and help students create compelling content. We will explore iMovie together and learn how you and your students can create compelling content. We’ll also explore our Everyone Can Create curriculum so you can hit the ground running in using these resources in whatever you teach!!
I have been implementing and supporting technology in education environments for 20 years. I've been a Systems Engineer at Apple for the past 10 years, serving education institutions throughout Indiana. I specialize in large deployments, device management, wireless technologies, App... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
C109Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This fun-filled, interactive, and engaging presentation is designed to provide all attendees the strategies, techniques, and methodologies for producing effective presentations. The methodologies, design principles, and examples covered are applicable to any presentation format and can be utilized on a variety of presentation platforms.
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
LibraryAnderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
What if I told you that you can have your own Literacy Coach to help you? Have you ever wanted someone to bounce ideas off of before your you put your lesson into action? Have you ever wanted 24-48 hours feedback to review a lesson but no-one was there to talk to you? Introducing Educational Innovations 360 Global coaching support. Come to see how we can support your districts mission to support your school.
Cassandra Williams is a strong advocate for transforming systems. She is very passionate about developing 21st century learning opportunities for students and bringing current research together to propel new partnerships to meet the demand of the digital and global age.
Tuesday June 12, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
A121Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This session is designed to give users a crash course in simplistic 3D design. We’ll cover the basics, including some vocabulary, and some simple design techniques. Bring your Chromebook so we can do some 3D design together.
Through PLTW Curriculum, students are exposed to real-world applications. By applying current community happenings in my Intro to Engineering Course, I achieved maximum student engagement. Come learn about the PLTW course and see examples of how I made this course engaging. Participants will walk away with classroom examples and valuable takeaways.
Create fun, engaging tech activities/projects to supplement any subject/topic, even special area. Your students will enjoy it and they will learn persistence, collaboration, problem solving, reasoning and thinking creatively. You will like it too!
Computer/Technology Teacher, South Madison Community Schools
Jim Baker is a Computer/Technology Teacher at East Elementary in South Madison Community Schools. He has been an educator for 26 years, teaching elementary, middle school, high school. He has coached basketball, football, golf and currently hosts a technology/robotics club for 5th... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
C106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Paul Claxon - I am a twenty-two year veteran teacher with wide and varied classroom and grade level experiences. I have taught third through sixth grade levels along with being an elementary technology special area teacher for eight years. In my current role, I teach kindergarten... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
C107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Google Keep is a fantastic tool for both personal and educational uses. In this session, you will learn how to use Keep and come away with practical uses for you to use in class and at home.
There is so much that can be done with Google Slides, but not always the time to explore the options. Google Certified Trainer, Trevor Thurman, will lead you through tips and tricks of Slides including manipulating video, linking within and out of the doc, add ons, and more.
6th Grade Teacher, South Madison Community School Corporation
One of our eLead IGNITE presenters in 2017, Trevor Thurman has gone on to become a Google Certified Trainer, Discovery STAR Educator, and more. Tapping into his passion for work/life balance and collaboration, Trevor has been developing keynote presentations and workshops on both... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
C107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Join us for as we explore fun little secrets and did you know that's when it comes to using Canvas. While these little tidbits may not be anything groundbreaking they can sure make your Canvas life a little bit better!
Director of Technology, Innovation & Pedagogy for the School of Education at IUPUI, Indiana University School of Education-IUPUI
Megan Tolin is the Director of Technology, Innovation & Pedagogy for the School of Education at IUPUI. She is passionate about high-quality blended and online learning and enjoys helping educators leverage the power of technology in order to create relevant learning experiences for... Read More →
Learn to use your voice to create Google Docs and notes in Google Keep. In addition, use voice commands to format your document without using your keyboard.
Computer/Technology Teacher, South Madison Community Schools
Jim Baker is a Computer/Technology Teacher at East Elementary in South Madison Community Schools. He has been an educator for 26 years, teaching elementary, middle school, high school. He has coached basketball, football, golf and currently hosts a technology/robotics club for 5th... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
C106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Sponsored by Google Come experience and explore Google’s free computer literacy units, Applied Digital Skills, from the learner’s perspective. Participants will be able to try out one of the interactive units in a collaborative environment, so you will be prepared to support your students as they experience these application-based learning opportunities. P.S. Don’t forget your headphones for optimal learning!
An interactive session answering: How can I leverage video to foster critical thinking and deep learning in my classroom? Come explore ways to help students think critically when consuming video content, consider real student video examples, discuss tools for success, and leave with bonus resources for moving forward!
Director of Professional Development, Five Star Technology Solutions
Katie Bradford is a Director of Professional Development at Five-Star Technology Solutions. She was previously a middle school teacher and PBL facilitator for seven years. Katie loves to share her passion for technology-rich instructional practices that can truly transform teaching... Read More →
This presentation will be presented to help participants in elementary Related Arts to open the possibilities of incorporating technology into their related arts area classrooms.
Participants will participate and learn 8 effect strategies for increasing academic conversation within the classroom. These strategies will increase student engagement and retention.
I am an instructional coach and test coordinator at Anderson High School. Previously, I spent 20 years teaching mathematics at the high school and junior high level. I am super excited to be presenting at ELead. Student voice along with current brain research is one of the most exciting... Read More →
This session is for districts using eLearning Days where students do their regular school day at home. Let's look at some practices, accountability and have discussions with like minded folks.
Change is coming to assessment in Indiana! ILEARN provides a unique opportunity to refresh the assessment delivery and implementation practices across the state. IDOE will share key improvements in testing and new resources that will support educators in understanding the new assessment.
Assessment Specialist, Indiana Department of Education
I graduated from USI in 2010. Since my graduation I have worked as an educator in a middle school, elementary, and preschool setting. I have worked with students from all backgrounds.
Learn about You Be The Chemist programs from the Chemical Educational Foundation, the Essential Elements workshop,YBTC Challenge and YBTC Activity Guides
Flipgrid is a video response system that can be used in the classroom to allow students to show their creativity through video answers to your questions. There is a FREE version as well as a teacher version!
Instructional Technology Coach, Anderson Community Schools/AFT
Rissi Scott is an Instructional Technology Coach for Anderson Community Schools and a national trainer for the American Federation of Teachers. While her office is housed at AHS, she focuses on Canvas integrations and grade syncing, and she also has a passion for collaborating with... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
B106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Tammy Todd, MA, has worked with PowerSchool for eight years as a support specialist and trainer. She is passionate about security and helping people better use and understand their everyday technology. Todd conducts training sessions in all aspects of PowerSchool, PowerTeacher, and... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
C108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Introducing how iPads can be implemented in the classroom with the following apps: Chatterkids & Toontastic. We will learn how these apps can be used in the classroom. You will leave the session with a plan or lesson to take back to your classroom.
I graduated from Purdue University majoring in Elementary Education. I have a minor in Reading and endorsements in Computer Technology and Kindergarten. I have taught at South Madison Community School Corporation for the over 20 years. I have taught 6th grade, Kindergarten, 1st grade... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
D106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Sure you may know Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. But what about some of the other apps like Keep? Or getting that video from Drive to iMovie and back? Google Certified Trainer, Trevor Thurman, guides you through lesser known apps and some tips for always having information at your fingertips.
6th Grade Teacher, South Madison Community School Corporation
One of our eLead IGNITE presenters in 2017, Trevor Thurman has gone on to become a Google Certified Trainer, Discovery STAR Educator, and more. Tapping into his passion for work/life balance and collaboration, Trevor has been developing keynote presentations and workshops on both... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
C107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Google Earth is now available through your Chrome Browser. What does that mean? That means we can take the power of Google Earth and use it on a Google Chromebook. Why does that matter? Because connecting kids to the Earth through geo tools is a perfect way to let them see where they are (literally) compared to the rest of the world. It takes a two-dimensional curriculum and extends it to the third-dimension. We will explore not only Google Earth, but a host of other amazing Google Geo tools. Ready. Set. Explore.
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
LibraryAnderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Have more than a couple iPads in your classroom? Come to this session for the latest apps and strategies for working with iPad in your classroom. We will show tools to collaborate and interact with your students, hand-in hand-out workflows and built-in features on iPad that can be used everyday in the classroom.
I have been implementing and supporting technology in education environments for 20 years. I've been a Systems Engineer at Apple for the past 10 years, serving education institutions throughout Indiana. I specialize in large deployments, device management, wireless technologies, App... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
C109Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Student voice is so important in developing tomorrow's leaders. And a short class period may not be enough to keep those conversations going. This session will focus on strategies and tools to extend classroom conversation beyond the four walls of the school.
Department Chair for Social Studies, Teacher, Frankton High School
Kevin M. Cline has been teaching for 13 years, and is currently the Department Chair for Social Studies at Frankton High School. He teaches classes in American Government and US History. He is a past recipient of the American Civic Education Teaching Award, and in 2016 was named... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
D104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Engaging students through breakouts. A brief introduction to breakout boxes and how to get started. How to set up in the elementary setting. Audience participation in a breakout made for younger grades (1-3).
Google Suite creates wonderful opportunities for learners to build the 4Cs. This session will provide participants with practical, yet cutting edge methods of using the GSuite by innovativing with GSuite to inspire students to improve their Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity, preparing them to be Future Ready.
Free digital resources that require little to no prep time and grade themselves? You're not dreaming! EVERFI resources are designed to be as low-lift as possible for teachers while still delivering quality critical skills education to students - all at no cost to schools. Unicorns do exist!
From financial literacy, to health and wellness, summer learning loss, entrepreneurship, STEM, and more, EVERFI’s courses help tackle the career and college preparedness issues facing students today. Everyone who attends this presentation will be given login credentials, additional lesson plans, and ongoing technical and curriculum support at no cost. You’ll come out of this session with time-saving resources you can use on the first day of school!
During this hands-on session, you will discover tools to help engage your students to ensure they are taking an active role in the learning process. You will be introduced to Pear Deck that makes your presentations interactive and Recap, which gives every student in your classroom a voice!
Media/STEM Specialist, South Madison Community School Corporation
Jessica has ten years of classroom teaching experience and is currently the Media/eLearning Specialist at East Elementary in Pendleton, IN. Her role includes managing the elementary library and supporting teachers and students with STEM and blended learning. She is also a Keep Indiana... Read More →
How do we know that the elearning experiences we are creating are done well? We use the Canvas Course Evaluation Checklist of course! During this session, participants will use this newly developed, research based tool to self-assess their digital content.
Director of Technology, Innovation & Pedagogy for the School of Education at IUPUI, Indiana University School of Education-IUPUI
Megan Tolin is the Director of Technology, Innovation & Pedagogy for the School of Education at IUPUI. She is passionate about high-quality blended and online learning and enjoys helping educators leverage the power of technology in order to create relevant learning experiences for... Read More →
In this session, we will learn about Growth vs. Fixed Mindset while studying the work of Carol Dweck, an expert in Growth Mindset Theory. Participants will explore tech tools like Padlet, Seesaw, and Google Slides while learning about individuals that embrace Growth Mindset. This high impact workshop will be collaborative and hands-on!
Instructional Coach, Anderson Community School Corporation
Shawn is passionate about educational technology and has served as a classroom teacher in two different Delaware County school districts for 10 years. During her time as a classroom teacher, she was passionate about breaking down classroom walls and promoting collaboration on a community... Read More →
How to Open and Close Lessons using student voice for great rentention. Participants will walk away with a "toolkit" full of practical and easy strategies to increase engagement and retention.
I am an instructional coach and test coordinator at Anderson High School. Previously, I spent 20 years teaching mathematics at the high school and junior high level. I am super excited to be presenting at ELead. Student voice along with current brain research is one of the most exciting... Read More →
This tour is limited to 24 participants and must be reserved in advance. If you reserve a spot, meet at the North Entrance to catch the shuttle to Purdue Polytechnic Institute Anderson.
In January of 2017, Purdue Polytechnic moved into their new state-of-the art facility located at the corner of Scatterfield Road and Purdue Parkway. The Purdue Polytechnic Anderson offers five Bachelor degree programs in the fields of Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology and Leadership. These are all STEM degrees that lead to high paying jobs. In addition to instructional, and electrical and mechanical engineering lab spaces, there is 12,000 square foot Maker’s Space where the Polytechnic learn by doing model comes to life. The building also houses four start-up companies. Come learn more about how your students can earn a Purdue degree right here in Anderson.
6th Grade Teacher, South Madison Community School Corporation
One of our eLead IGNITE presenters in 2017, Trevor Thurman has gone on to become a Google Certified Trainer, Discovery STAR Educator, and more. Tapping into his passion for work/life balance and collaboration, Trevor has been developing keynote presentations and workshops on both... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
C107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Introducing how to use iPads in the classroom with the following apps: HP Reveal & Green Screen (DoInk). We will use the apps and learn how they can be implemented successfully in your classroom. You will leave with a plan or lesson to take back to your classroom.
I graduated from Purdue University majoring in Elementary Education. I have a minor in Reading and endorsements in Computer Technology and Kindergarten. I have taught at South Madison Community School Corporation for the over 20 years. I have taught 6th grade, Kindergarten, 1st grade... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
D106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Tammy Todd, MA, has worked with PowerSchool for eight years as a support specialist and trainer. She is passionate about security and helping people better use and understand their everyday technology. Todd conducts training sessions in all aspects of PowerSchool, PowerTeacher, and... Read More →
Learn more about how to incorporate Seesaw into your everyday classroom. Use it for documentation, activitites, and/or to communicate with parents. Leanr how to connect other fun apps to Seesaw such as shadow puppet and Chatter pix.
This session will introduce you to the world of Hyperdocs and the Hyperdoc Community. I will review the functions, templates, and designs of Hyperdocs. We will also look at how to find Hyperdoc resources and collaboration with other educators.
Do you want your students to not only practice and review a skill, but use critical thinking, social, and collaborative skills? If so, then incorporate Digital Escape Rooms in your classroom. Your students will be immersed in applying their skills through teamwork and problem solving.
Dean of Students, Anderson Community School Corporation
I am a 26 years veteran teacher who is currently the Dean of Students at Anderson Intermediate School. Before serving in my current position, I was a fifth grade teacher in Anderson. IN and Cincinnati, OH. I recently earned a Doctor of Education degree (EdD) from Walden University... Read More →
iPad has never been easier to collaborate and create. Learn about advanced document creation, built-in Smart Annotation features, Digital Book creation and more all with the ability to collaborate with your peers. If you have never used iPad for creating and collaborating, now's the time to raise the bar. We’ll also cover our new free resources for students and teachers called Everyone Can Create.
I have been implementing and supporting technology in education environments for 20 years. I've been a Systems Engineer at Apple for the past 10 years, serving education institutions throughout Indiana. I specialize in large deployments, device management, wireless technologies, App... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
C109Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This fun-filled, interactive, and engaging presentation is designed to provide all attendees the strategies, techniques, and methodologies for producing effective presentations. The methodologies, design principles, and examples covered are applicable to any presentation format and can be utilized on a variety of presentation platforms.
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
LibraryAnderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This BEGINNER session is designed for participants to SLOWLY work through different avenues of coding to create an awareness of how easy it is to get kids moving in coding. The resources and demonstration should be perfect for getting you set up to start coding in your classroom. Content will start with Code.org and move through other platforms for coding.
This session is designed for those that know what a MakerSpace is, but would like to go deeper into tools, philosophy, or try to answer how “making” connects with your curriculum. Bring your thinking caps (or make one while you’re here)!
Discovery Education’s STEM Connect is an interdisciplinary K-8 resource used to enhance core curriculum. Participants will learn how STEM Connect can be used to guide students to develop and apply knowledge and skills to important real-world challenges as it helps them build real possibilities for their future. Participants leave with access to these resources and ideas for effectively engaging and empowering all types of learners in STEM.
Andrew Harshey has been part of Discovery Education for the past 5 years. As a member of the partnerships team, Andrew collaborates with teachers and administrators across the country to help realize strategic visions and create engaging learning environments through customized professional... Read More →
Tuesday June 12, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
B106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
No student fits into a standard, one-size-fits-all box of core content. This wildly engaging and unforgettable experience will leave you motivated to uncover, foster, and amplify the unique gifts and talents that our students possess. Transformational schools serve the whole child, honoring each child’s obvious and undiscovered talents. Thus, we focus on Self, Heart (passion), how to Inspire and Navigate to create the Exceptional people our students are meant to be. You will leave with an action plan to S.H.I.N.E and an unwavering resolve to watch every child succeed in learning and life! This SHINEtastic culture shift will produce exceptional results, as you embrace, develop, and celebrate game-changing adult and student learners. When we clearly understand and honor the undeniable impact of unique gifts, we prepare our students today for their journeys of tomorrow.
Come and see a variety of tools to take your reading block to the next level. This session is great for schools that are 1:1, but there are also many print components that are offered with these tools! Come and see how to use Readworks, Commonlit, Newsela, No Red Ink, Google Docs, Google Slides, and more to enhance your reading block!
Instructional Technology Coach, Anderson Community Schools/AFT
Rissi Scott is an Instructional Technology Coach for Anderson Community Schools and a national trainer for the American Federation of Teachers. While her office is housed at AHS, she focuses on Canvas integrations and grade syncing, and she also has a passion for collaborating with... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
B106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Learn how to transform assignments, activities, and presentations into 90 second videos that are student created and uploaded to your grid. Great technological tool for assessing.
The Adobe Spark apps are easy, yet powerful ways to express your creativity through video, graphics and stories. This session will introduce you to the basics of Adobe Spark and get you creating today. Bring your device so you can create while you learn!
During this session participants will explore the NWEA reports site and locate reports that will be helpful for instruction as well as sharing with parents/students. A basic explanation of NWEA information and terms will take place. This session will be for those educators who would like an introduction to NWEA and the resources that come with this assessment.
Have you ever wanted in easy and fun way to give a test or homework assignment that is graded for you? Have you ever wanted to have a digital class challenge on a concept? Quizizz is an easy to use program for both you and your students. Quizizz can create custom tests with a large variety of quizzes already developed and ready to share. I promise this Quizizz is an easy "A".
Chris Brown is a 5th grade teacher at Maple Ridge Elementary in South Madison School Corporation. He graduated from Ball State Elementary in 2003 with a Major in Elementary Education. He then graduated from Ball State University in 2013 with a Masters in Education and Educational... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
D108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Google Forms is the Swiss Army Knife for Schools. It can be used to collect information, and distribute tests/quizzes. Data from the resulting form is collected in Google sheets and can be anonymous or collected from the respondent’s username. Session Resources
Assistant Professor & Instructional Technologist, University of Indianapolis
I am a certified Google Educator. I teach a technology in education course to pre-service teachers. I am interested in the integration of Google Apps into the college classroom. In my day job, I support faculty in their use of instructional technologies to promote learning. I also... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
B108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Service-learning teaches and reinforces 21st century skills in our students: leadership, compassion, critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy. By utilizing our FREE online resources through generationOn and Learning to Give, educators can connect their existing content to service-learning and philanthropy education all while addressing Indiana Academic Standards. As one of the pathways to graduation, service-learning is an effective method of preparing youth for the future and engaging them in meaningful, real-world content while developing critical skills and giving purpose to learning. Participants will explore the website resources including the over 1700 teacher-created lesson plans that are free and available for incorporation, and learn about mini grant opportunities to assist with service-learning project funding.
As an educator for more than 30 years Beth has had the opportunity to incorporate service learning in a variety of settings. . Beth was IPS Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year. She currently serves on the school board of the Mount Vernon CSC. Beth serves... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
D106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
I have learned the ins and outs of failure throughout my last 4 years of high school. Within those 4 years I have networked with some of the most well known producers in movie making and greatest minds in the world of innovation. I also started a non-profit with the first school built in Ghana, and have paved a smooth path to my future endeavors. Now that I know my “WHY” I can start my long term goal of changing the face of education. This can be done by allowing students to explore what they love and failing the proper way. In this session I will go over what teachers can do to implement innovative curriculum within your classroom. This will include why (and how) we need to network, how to create a two week "ROTH-IRA" model to innovate, and empower students to identify problems, collaborate with mentors, and solve real world problems.
Luke is a graduate of Noblesville Schools and has accomplished something that most students don’t. He knows what he wants to do. This was accomplished because he failed over and over again with a soft pillow to land on called Innovation and Open Source Learning. Luke believes that... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
D104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Zzzzz...This is not the sound we want to hear in our classroom! Let’s make it a sound of buzzing instead. Get ready to explore how the brain learns while experiencing specific strategies to embed into any content and any grade level-and with ease! By the way, this is no sit-and-get!
Bring your laptop! One of Google's widely known tools is Youtube. In this session participants will create a youtube account, create a youtube channel and start creating a classroom culture in which students can get the focus they need in this very robust and sometimes distracting bundle of resources. Learn how to utilize your personal channel to upload your personal videos for your class, or for personal use. Note: Techniques will vary and may be limited on an iPad versus other devices. Session will be constructed around laptops.
Want to make significant changes in instructional practice through the use of your learning management system? See what you can do as an instructional leader to model change by your actions. Take the 30 day challenge and it will change your leadership style and your teachers’ instructional practices.
Director of Secondary Education, Richmond Community Schools
Michael Shunneson Ed. S., Director of Secondary Education, Richmond Community SchoolsThis is Michael's 4th year with the Richmond Community Schools. He has over 15 years of administrative experience at every level from Pre-K through Adult Ed. As an administrator he strives to find... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
C109Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Are you looking for a way to grow professionally, connect with others, and stay relevant in your field? This session is for you! Not only will you leave with a Twitter account (if you don’t have one), but you will learn how to best utilize this valuable resource for personalized PD!
Media/STEM Specialist, South Madison Community School Corporation
Jessica has ten years of classroom teaching experience and is currently the Media/eLearning Specialist at East Elementary in Pendleton, IN. Her role includes managing the elementary library and supporting teachers and students with STEM and blended learning. She is also a Keep Indiana... Read More →
Seesaw is an interactive learning journal where students can quickly and easily demonstrate learning. Teachers can invite parents to be connected to their child's account and see their work throughout the year. Signing in for students can be as simple as scanning a QR code.
Media & eLearning Specialist, Maple Ridge Elementary
Ryan is a graduate from Indiana State University and a proud father of three great kids. He has taught for 18 years as a Media & eLearning Specialist as well as a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd teacher.
Wednesday June 13, 2018 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
C104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Pump the brakes on your basic HyperDocs! Hand over the keys and put your students behind the wheel. Discover new paths to take when creating HyperDocs to help students reach their ultimate learning destination. This session will include both presenter-led and participant-driven small group learning opportunities. Before you leave, begin rethinking a HyperDoc you have used with your students. Give them a map, not the route, and empower students to personalize their path to learning.
PBL or Project Based Learning is so important and needed in today’s classroom. In this session, we will take a deep dive into Project Based Learning. We will look at Non-Tech PBL examples and explore ways to make them tech rich through teacher collaboration and exploration. Teachers will leave with one project based learning idea that is applicable to their classroom or grade level team while exploring the latest tech tools!
Instructional Coach, Anderson Community School Corporation
Shawn is passionate about educational technology and has served as a classroom teacher in two different Delaware County school districts for 10 years. During her time as a classroom teacher, she was passionate about breaking down classroom walls and promoting collaboration on a community... Read More →
This tour is limited to 24 participants and must be reserved in advance. If you reserve a spot, meet at the North Entrance to catch the shuttle to Anderson University.
A resilient and safe cyberspace is essential to national security as well as to the daily functioning of every citizen. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects cyber security related jobs will increase 18% through 2024 which is twice the average for all occupations. This off-site experience will allow participants to tour Anderson University’s recently opened Cybersecurity Engineering Laboratory which provides students real-life experiences on state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, participants will also tour the Situation Room, modeled after the room in the White House. Finally, Dr. Jennifer Coy, a key architect of the AU cybersecurity program, will be available for participant questions.
Professor of Computer Science, Chair CS Department, Anderson University
Jennifer Coy teaches at Anderson University in the Department of Computer Science and Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering. She joined the AU faculty in August of 2014, bringing 10 years of experience teaching at a small college. Prior to joining AU, Jennifer taught Physics... Read More →
This tour is limited to 24 participants and must be reserved in advance. If you reserve a spot, meet at the North Entrance to catch the shuttle to Purdue Polytechnic Institute Anderson.
In January of 2017, Purdue Polytechnic moved into their new state-of-the art facility located at the corner of Scatterfield Road and Purdue Parkway. The Purdue Polytechnic Anderson offers five Bachelor degree programs in the fields of Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology and Leadership. These are all STEM degrees that lead to high paying jobs. In addition to instructional, and electrical and mechanical engineering lab spaces, there is 12,000 square foot Maker’s Space where the Polytechnic learn by doing model comes to life. The building also houses four start-up companies. Come learn more about how your students can earn a Purdue degree right here in Anderson.
From K-8, discover over 20 STEM projects that can be used to transform your class and begin arming students with the 21st century skills necessary to compete for the jobs of tomorrow
A 20-year veteran classroom educator, Chad LeDune believes that the right mindset enables life’s ups and downs to mold us into the best version of ourselves. Chad is passionate about empowering people to step outside their comfort zones and into personal and professional growth... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
B107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
A look into apps that can help leverage student learning in your classroom. Get hands on with trending apps to help engage your classroom or for your own professional development. The below app are just the beginning of knowing what students and teachers are using to engage the learning process.
Apps: Periscope, Snapchat, Youtube Capture, Google Street View (VR), Photo Math, Google Hangout and Photos, and Newslela.
This session will help participants use the NWEA data to drive classroom instruction. Participants will dive into the Student profile and see how the Learning Continuum can help group similar students and target skills. The NWEA Linking Study with ISTEP+ will also be examined and suggestions for using this to target those students who are close to passing will be given.
Going one to one? Need some fresh digital ideas to incorporate into your lessons? Take away ideas that you can use in your classrooms immediately! Highlights include simple technology integrations, digital classroom management and communication, organizational tools, and quick formative assessments. We aspire to be your friendly resource after navigating one to one for five years.
You've used Google Forms for creating formative assessments - but now what? Come learn some practical ways to use Forms in the classroom to adapt and meet the needs of your students and also offer student choice for demonstrating their learning. Let’s transform learning through Google Forms!
Professional Development Specialist, Five-Star Technology Solutions
Rosanna is an Innovative Learning Specialist at Five-Star Technology Solutions. In this role, Rosanna enjoys working with teachers to find opportunities to leverage technology and create meaningful learning experiences. Prior to joining the Five-Star Team, Rosanna worked seven years... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
D104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Sponsored by Google Come explore the ins and outs of Google’s free digital literacy curriculum from the instructor’s perspective. Participants will be guided through the helpful resources included with each of the Applied Digital Skills units with a series of collaborative challenges. This session will prepare you with the tools you need to integrate real-world based digital learning into your classroom!
Create interactive video to check for student understanding, poll students, or encourage discussion within a video in class or online. Get detailed feedback on student progress. Encourage students to create their own interactive videos as a fun and interesting way to assess understanding of content material or processes.
Want to liven up your presentations and those of your students? This session will showcase several PowerPoint alternatives that are instructional, engaging and fun. Come explore the power of photographs, video and infographics. Session Resources
Assistant Professor & Instructional Technologist, University of Indianapolis
I am a certified Google Educator. I teach a technology in education course to pre-service teachers. I am interested in the integration of Google Apps into the college classroom. In my day job, I support faculty in their use of instructional technologies to promote learning. I also... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
B108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
A positive learning environment is the foundational key to learning. Put the brain in a safe, learning state and achievement will soar. Learn the guiding strategies to integrate a philosophy of growth, achievement and confidence combined with your content to create a culture that S.H.I.N.E.s and thrives-celebrating the whole child.
Learn how Google Docs, Sheets and Forms can come together and help with documenting Special Education/504 Accommodations. Answering that old age question: Does this student use this accommodation?
Special Education Teacher, Alexandria Monroe High School
Shanna Bass is a Special Education teacher at Alexandria Monroe High School, who works with a variety of students with disabilities to teach them self-advocacy skills and be successful in the general education classroom. Shanna believes that all students can be successful when provided... Read More →
Have you ever wanted to make classroom management fun and engaging? Classcraft transforms classroom management and turns you class into a video game. Student lose health and gain XP as they go through everyday classroom procedures. Students also level up and earn special powers in the classroom by doing their best. GAME ON!
Chris Brown is a 5th grade teacher at Maple Ridge Elementary in South Madison School Corporation. He graduated from Ball State Elementary in 2003 with a Major in Elementary Education. He then graduated from Ball State University in 2013 with a Masters in Education and Educational... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
D108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
You will learn how to inspire STEM learning through scientific inquiry based on children’s literature selections. The session will include how to find online picture books and other STEM-related literature resources.
Media/STEM Specialist, South Madison Community School Corporation
Jessica has ten years of classroom teaching experience and is currently the Media/eLearning Specialist at East Elementary in Pendleton, IN. Her role includes managing the elementary library and supporting teachers and students with STEM and blended learning. She is also a Keep Indiana... Read More →
Calling all Math teachers! Desmos is more than just a calculator app. It also has bundle activities. Come learn and experience Desmos Classroom Activities.
Special Education Teacher, Alexandria Monroe High School
Shanna Bass is a Special Education teacher at Alexandria Monroe High School, who works with a variety of students with disabilities to teach them self-advocacy skills and be successful in the general education classroom. Shanna believes that all students can be successful when provided... Read More →
Have you every wanted to have you students watch a video and grade them on the content from the video? Have you every wanted to walk you students through a video pointing out key concepts? Edpuzzle is a program that allows you to assign videos to you class with built in questions, teacher comments, and the option to cut video clips from a larger video source. Watch what happens when your class uses this interactive program.
Chris Brown is a 5th grade teacher at Maple Ridge Elementary in South Madison School Corporation. He graduated from Ball State Elementary in 2003 with a Major in Elementary Education. He then graduated from Ball State University in 2013 with a Masters in Education and Educational... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
D108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Tired of grading? Let the tech grade for you! Learn how to create a self-grading Forms quiz that can even provide your students with automatic feedback! No more piles of grading!
Social Studies Teacher / Technology Coach, New Palestine Jr High
Layal is a social studies teacher and technology coach for New Palestine Jr. High. She has a BA in anthropology and history, a MA in history, and a MA in secondary education. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, an Apple Teacher, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator. Layal... Read More →
Anyone can use Quizlet to study and learn content created by other users, or to create your own custom study sets. You can also share sets with friends, classmates or your students. In this session we will talk briefly about Quizlet as well as explore the fun and student engagement Quizlet Live can bring to any content review in your classroom.
Mastery Paths is a great way to assess a student's mastery of a specific skill, and then provides the necessary differentiated remediation or enrichment for each student. A basic knowledge of the features in Canvas is helpful, but not completely necessary for this session.
Director of Professional Development, Five Star Technology Solutions
Nate Walden is the Director of Professional Development Programs for Five Star Technology Solutions. Before joining the Five Star team, he worked as a middle school Social Studies teacher for 11 years. Nate has a bachelor's degree in Education from Indiana University and a master’s... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
D104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Don’t dread eLearning days, look forward to them! This session aims to boost the quality of your eLearning day lessons by increasing their rigor and relevance without creating much more work for you!
Through a fun and engaging “Digital Breakout,” attendees will work with game-changing tools which can be used immediately in the classroom. Attendees will then have the opportunity to create their own digital content. Ultimately, the session goal will be to walk away with new tools and new digital content.
Matt is the District eCoach in the South Madison Community School Corporation. He taught history for nine years before transitioning to his current position. Initially hesitant to make the jump to 1:1 in 2015, he has embraced it fully and now loves to share the techniques, tools... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
C106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Come and learn about the different tools you can integrate into Canvas in order to keep your course engaging! We will dive into various LTI's, discuss Cloud Assignments and more!
Technology Integration Specialist, Liberty-Perry Community Schools
I am the Technology Integration Specialist for Liberty-Perry Schools, which is 1:1 iPads in grades K -12. Prior to this position, I taught Math at the middle school level while also being a building technology coach. I am a Google Certified Trainer, a Canvas Advocate, a HECC board... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
D106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Zzzzz...This is not the sound we want to hear in our classroom! Let’s make it a sound of buzzing instead. Get ready to explore how the brain learns while experiencing specific strategies to embed into any content and any grade level-and with ease! By the way, this is no sit-and-get!
A common frustrating question asked by students is "Why do I have to learn this?" In this session, you will learn what an essential question is and isn't, how to write an essential question, and how to use them in your classroom.
K-6 Art Teacher, South Madison Community Schools Corporation
I have been in the classroom for 20 years. I spent 5 years as a Kindergarten teacher and the rest in the Art room. I have been at SMCSC for 6 years and have loved every minute of it!
Wednesday June 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
D109Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Come hear from a 1st, 5th, & a secondary social studies teacher share how they transformed student learning. Teachers will share how they specifically integrated technology into a lesson/unit; how students were impacted; how they were impacted, & some thoughts about what they would do differently the next time.
I graduated from Purdue University majoring in Elementary Education. I have a minor in Reading and endorsements in Computer Technology and Kindergarten. I have taught at South Madison Community School Corporation for the over 20 years. I have taught 6th grade, Kindergarten, 1st grade... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
C104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Learn various programs, organizations, websites, etc that are go to's for me as a STEM teacher. Learn how Elwood Intermediate School is tackling STEM and come with questions to collaborate with teachers for new ideas!
Sarah Dunham earned her Bachelor's degree from Ball State University in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Her teaching experiences with the Elwood Community Schools have been as a high ability teacher for a semester and as a 4th Grade general education for four years... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
C108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Looking for a more engaging way of giving presentations? The Pear Deck add-on for Slides is the perfect addition to your presentations! Learn how to create fun and engaging presentations that allow you to monitor your students' learning in real time!
Social Studies Teacher / Technology Coach, New Palestine Jr High
Layal is a social studies teacher and technology coach for New Palestine Jr. High. She has a BA in anthropology and history, a MA in history, and a MA in secondary education. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, an Apple Teacher, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator. Layal... Read More →
Participants will learn at least three new tools to use with all learners by examining how to adapt instruction for someone who has blindness or low vision
PATINS specialist @BevSharritt will demonstrate Universal Design principles and tools that will benefit ALL STUDENTS by sharing what she learned helping one blind student at a time.
Bev Sharritt is a presenter from PATINS. She fell into the Blind/Low vision teaching field when she shared a doughnut with her future mentor at a long ago genetics conference for biology teachers. She studied at Purdue University (biology education), Butler University (blind/low vision... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
D109Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Have you heard about the #FlipgridFever? Come and catch it with us as we discuss the frenzy that is taking over the tech world. Flipgrid is easy to use, gives students a voice, and can be adapted to any age and any subject! Come and join the Flipgrid Frenzy!
Technology Integration Specialist, Liberty-Perry Community Schools
I am the Technology Integration Specialist for Liberty-Perry Schools, which is 1:1 iPads in grades K -12. Prior to this position, I taught Math at the middle school level while also being a building technology coach. I am a Google Certified Trainer, a Canvas Advocate, a HECC board... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
D106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Come see how you can put accountability in your students hands, while watching an instructional video. We will explore what it is like to be a student using EdPuzzle.
Special Education Teacher, Alexandria Monroe High School
Shanna Bass is a Special Education teacher at Alexandria Monroe High School, who works with a variety of students with disabilities to teach them self-advocacy skills and be successful in the general education classroom. Shanna believes that all students can be successful when provided... Read More →
Quizizz allows you to conduct student-paced formative assessments in a fun and engaging way for students of all ages. Come experience Quizizz.com and see how it can change the way your students practice content as well as how you assess in your classroom.
Learn how to use the Be Internet Awesome digital citizenship curriculum with your students AND be recognized for your awesomeness. We’ll share resources for integrating Google for Education’s Be Internet Awesome tools into your instruction and share how you can become a part of Indiana’s Be Internet Awesome Classroom Network!
THOMAS I. M. HO is doing a stint as IT Support staff at Purdue Polytechnic High School. Previously, he was Director of Technology Integration and Support at Traders Point Christian Schools in Whitestown, Indiana in suburban Indianapolis. Previously, he was Professor of Computer and... Read More →
This session will teach you how to create a digital escape room to use in your classroom using the Google Apps. Encourage critical thinking and collaboration while sparking creativity in your students.
Director of Professional Development, Five Star Technology Solutions
Nate Walden is the Director of Professional Development Programs for Five Star Technology Solutions. Before joining the Five Star team, he worked as a middle school Social Studies teacher for 11 years. Nate has a bachelor's degree in Education from Indiana University and a master’s... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
D104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
What do you do with students who need a challenge? How do you help students follow their own educational interests? How do you enrich your content when you aren’t the expert? MOOCS are free, online courses that can do just that. This session will show you ways to use them.
Sheree Buikema is an instructional designer working on the Course Design and Development team at Purdue University. Prior to that, Sheree taught in the K-12 system, where her focus was in language arts and high ability education. She has recently developed the free online course... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
C109Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
A positive learning environment is the foundational key to learning. Put the brain in a safe, learning state and achievement will soar. Learn the guiding strategies to integrate a philosophy of growth, achievement and confidence combined with your content to create a culture that S.H.I.N.E.s and thrives-celebrating the whole child.
Do you “do” STEM? Do you have an awesome Pinterest board and lots of colleagues you connect with around STEM activities? Great start! Let’s talk about how we can align all of the great work going on in your classrooms, buildings and district so they have a pathway and a purpose.STEM Skills are NOT Just for STEM STEM Science Technology Engineering and Math STEAM add Art or Ag in there STEMM the last M is for medicine STREAM the R is for Reading
Beyond the letters…what are STEM skills and does everyone need them? ( Hint: YES)
Vice President of Engagement Operations, Project Lead The Way
Theresa works with our nation's largest school districts around the strategic implementation of PLTW’s STEM curriculum. She began her career as an elementary teacher after graduating from Butler University. Choosing the path of advocating for technology integration and STEM began... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
B107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Engaging Congress, a fun, FREE digital app, utilizes primary sources to explore representative government. Using hands on activities we will focus on incorporating Engaging Congress into existing curriculum. The game helps build content and critical thinking skills as students work through 30 primary sources across 5 themes. Participants receive free classroom giveaways. www.engagingcongress.org
ELIZABETH R. OSBORN is the Director of Education at the Indiana University Center on Representative Government. She is a part of the team that created the award-winning free civics interactive Engaging Congress. Dr. Osborn is responsible for the Center’s curriculum development... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
D108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
We will learn how to use both analytic and holistic rubrics to assess eLearning assignments. We will look at assessing everything from daily assignments to long-range large scale projects.
Dive in and develop strategies to help students think critically about their learning. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore tools and protocols that promote deeper thinking and encourage students to fall in love with asking questions, learning from mistakes, and owning their learning!
Director of Professional Development Services, FiveStar
Molly Rupert, Director of Professional Development with Five Star Technology Solutions, is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Coach who is excited to share her enthusiasm for all things Google! As a former ELA teacher, Molly enjoyed using technology to help her students... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
A135Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Hype up Google tools to create engaging and interactive learning opportunities for students! There will be opportunities to explore examples of HyperDocs for various grade levels and subject areas. Discover how HyperDocs can foster student interaction with content and each other. Bonus: we'll start a HyperDoc to use in your classroom!
Director of Professional Development, Five Star Technology Solutions
Katie Bradford is a Director of Professional Development at Five-Star Technology Solutions. She was previously a middle school teacher and PBL facilitator for seven years. Katie loves to share her passion for technology-rich instructional practices that can truly transform teaching... Read More →
This tour is limited to 24 participants and must be reserved in advance. If you reserve a spot, meet at the North Entrance to catch the shuttle to Anderson University.
A resilient and safe cyberspace is essential to national security as well as to the daily functioning of every citizen. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects cyber security related jobs will increase 18% through 2024 which is twice the average for all occupations. This off-site experience will allow participants to tour Anderson University’s recently opened Cybersecurity Engineering Laboratory which provides students real-life experiences on state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, participants will also tour the Situation Room, modeled after the room in the White House. Finally, Dr. Jennifer Coy, a key architect of the AU cybersecurity program, will be available for participant questions.
Professor of Computer Science, Chair CS Department, Anderson University
Jennifer Coy teaches at Anderson University in the Department of Computer Science and Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering. She joined the AU faculty in August of 2014, bringing 10 years of experience teaching at a small college. Prior to joining AU, Jennifer taught Physics... Read More →
During this session, you will gain ideas on how to implement coding in your K-6 classroom, including lessons that do not even require technology! Hands-on opportunities will be given for you to explore tech tools and resources available through Code.org.
Media & eLearning Specialist, Maple Ridge Elementary
Ryan is a graduate from Indiana State University and a proud father of three great kids. He has taught for 18 years as a Media & eLearning Specialist as well as a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd teacher.
I graduated from Purdue University majoring in Elementary Education. I have a minor in Reading and endorsements in Computer Technology and Kindergarten. I have taught at South Madison Community School Corporation for the over 20 years. I have taught 6th grade, Kindergarten, 1st grade... Read More →
Media/STEM Specialist, South Madison Community School Corporation
Jessica has ten years of classroom teaching experience and is currently the Media/eLearning Specialist at East Elementary in Pendleton, IN. Her role includes managing the elementary library and supporting teachers and students with STEM and blended learning. She is also a Keep Indiana... Read More →
This tour is limited to 24 participants and must be reserved in advance. If you reserve a spot, meet at the North Entrance to catch the shuttle to Purdue Polytechnic Institute Anderson.
In January of 2017, Purdue Polytechnic moved into their new state-of-the art facility located at the corner of Scatterfield Road and Purdue Parkway. The Purdue Polytechnic Anderson offers five Bachelor degree programs in the fields of Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology and Leadership. These are all STEM degrees that lead to high paying jobs. In addition to instructional, and electrical and mechanical engineering lab spaces, there is 12,000 square foot Maker’s Space where the Polytechnic learn by doing model comes to life. The building also houses four start-up companies. Come learn more about how your students can earn a Purdue degree right here in Anderson.
Want to amplify student voice? EdPuzzle is the perfect way to engage students by allowing them to become the teacher, search through content videos, and create and answer questions about their chosen video! Let your student take charge of their own learning!
Social Studies Teacher / Technology Coach, New Palestine Jr High
Layal is a social studies teacher and technology coach for New Palestine Jr. High. She has a BA in anthropology and history, a MA in history, and a MA in secondary education. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, an Apple Teacher, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator. Layal... Read More →
Have you heard about the new Abobe Spark tools? Come and see how students can easily create professional presentations using the new Spark Post, Page, and Video. We will look at how you can use these apps in your lessons, do a tutorial on how they work, and even app smash with them!
Technology Integration Specialist, Liberty-Perry Community Schools
I am the Technology Integration Specialist for Liberty-Perry Schools, which is 1:1 iPads in grades K -12. Prior to this position, I taught Math at the middle school level while also being a building technology coach. I am a Google Certified Trainer, a Canvas Advocate, a HECC board... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
D106Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Integrating technology in education helps students stay engaged. Most students today have been using mobile devices like tablets and smartphones to play and learn since they could crawl. So, it only seems logical to align today's classrooms with the way that your students want and are used to learning. This presentation will explore how to incorporate technology into you classrooms. We will be learning how to use Sumdog, Readworks, E-mail (for students), google slides, ABCmouse, and Kahoot in primary grades! It's not as scary as it sounds, and students pick up on these so fast! Integrating technology into the classroom is an effective way to connect with students of all learning styles.
My name is Jessica Buell. I just wrapped up my 7th year teaching. In my 7 years of teaching I have taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade. I am married and have two daughters. My daughters are Alaina (4 1/2) and Makenna (2 1/2). They keep me busy!
Wednesday June 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
B103Anderson High School,4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
So you think that rubrics take too long to create, discourage creativity, and force all students to create the same basic project? Learn how to create a universal rubric to help you save time grading multiple projects while encouraging student creativity and discouraging a “checklist” mentality.
Sheree Buikema is an instructional designer working on the Course Design and Development team at Purdue University. Prior to that, Sheree taught in the K-12 system, where her focus was in language arts and high ability education. She has recently developed the free online course... Read More →
When students have the internet at their fingertips at all times, how do we stop them from Googling every answer on an assessment? They are sneaky. Go Guardian isn't perfect. This session will discuss strategies to prevent cheating in a 1:1 classroom.
Director of Professional Development, Five Star Technology Solutions
Nate Walden is the Director of Professional Development Programs for Five Star Technology Solutions. Before joining the Five Star team, he worked as a middle school Social Studies teacher for 11 years. Nate has a bachelor's degree in Education from Indiana University and a master’s... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
D104Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
This session will give tips and tricks for using Class Dojo as a classroom management tool and communication tool. Attendants will see how easy it is to communicate and share student work with families.
Kindergarten Teacher, Maple Ridge Elementary School
I have taught for 17 years at Maple Ridge Elementary in Pendleton, IN. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 6th grade. This past school year I introduced my Kindergarten class to ABC Bootcamp. We saw incredible growth with letter and sound recogonition. It was a great way to... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
B108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Come see the ins and outs of a flipped classroom model in action. From creating my first video, to day-to-day in class teaching practices in a high school math classroom (adaptable for all).
Plenty of time for Q&A if you're hesitant to get started and have some general questions.
Smekens WebPD is an on -demand professional learning website. It is available when you are; PD in your pjs at its finest! Are you looking for a new strategy for reading and writing? Smekens WebPD is the answer to finding great research-based, engaging reading and writing strategies at your convenience. Participants will be able to explore WebPD during this session and beyond. All session participants will receive a 7 day trial subscription to webPD.
Do you teach Reading and don't think you can do STEM? Do you want to empower and enrich your students' learning? I have a presentation for you! Come and hear Mrs. Hart and her students share their experiences with doing Reading/STREAM in a Student Center Learning Environment.
I love to learn! I am excited about learning about all the technology tools that I can utilize in my classroom. I am passionate about Paul Solarz's book "Learn Like a Pirate." I enjoy incorporating developing a supporting/learning cultural in the school work environment. Also... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
C108Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
Let's let virtual reality take our classrooms places we never thought possible! This exciting and engaging session will show you how virtual reality can be used in every classroom
A 20-year veteran classroom educator, Chad LeDune believes that the right mindset enables life’s ups and downs to mold us into the best version of ourselves. Chad is passionate about empowering people to step outside their comfort zones and into personal and professional growth... Read More →
Wednesday June 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
B107Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013