Tulare County Tech Rodeo: Full Schedule

7:30am PST

Registration/Breakfast

Saturday January 19, 2019 7:30am - 8:15am PST
Orosi High School 41815 Rd 128, Orosi, CA 93647

8:15am PST

Keynote Showdown

NEW! Keynote Speaker Showdown Nationally Acclaimed Homegrown Talent. Who will be the Fan Favorite?

Kim Calderon-A champion for NERDS everywhere. She teaches STEM, Coding & Engineering, coaches Science Olympiad and LEGO Robotics. She is the leader of the NERD Posse at her school.

Edward Gonzalez - A math intervention specialist at Emerson Middle School, an adjunct lecturer at CSU Bakersﬁ eld, and the 2018 CUE LeRoy Finkle Fellow.

Joe Marquez- A passionate educator who loves to discover new ways to motivate and engage students. His focus is not on ways educators teach their kids, but rather on new ways they can reach their kids.

Jennifer Scott - A classroom teacher at Compton Jr. High in the Bakersﬁ eld City School District. A Central California native, Jennifer is a #Mex16 Google Innovator and a #Mex18 Coach.

Speakers

Kim Calderon

Science/STEM Teacher, Fowler Unified

Kim is a Science/STEM teacher in Fowler Unified. She has taught 6th-8th grade Science and is currently teaching and developing curriculum for 7th & 8th grade STEM classes. In addition to her teaching duties Kim also coaches the Lego Robotics Team and Science Olympiad teams. Kim holds... Read More →

Edward Gonzalez

Teacher, James Curran Middle School

Edward is a middle school teacher, university lecturer, and five months away from his doctoral degree. As the 2018 CUE LeRoy Finkle Fellow and the 2016 CSU Fullerton Edwin Carr Fellow, Edward is known for having children facilitate conference sessions and professional development... Read More →

Joe Marquez

Education Strategist, CDW-G

Joe Marquez is a leader in technology and K-12 Educational Staratagist for CDW-G. His innovating spirit, outgoing attitude and outrageous personality has earned him the coveted titles of Certified Google Innovator, Certified Google Trainer, Common Sense Ambassador, Apple Teacher... Read More →

Jennifer Scott

Classroom teacher, BCSD

We are the Student Spotlight Speaker Club from Compton Jr. High. Our goal is to teach teachers about us and technology.

Saturday January 19, 2019 8:15am - 9:20am PST
Orosi High School 41815 Rd 128, Orosi, CA 93647

Keynote Showdown

9:30am PST

3 T's and Me!

Arts Integration, Arts Enhancement, and STEAM is explained while understanding the new Arts Standards and how you can adapt technology to them!

Speakers

Renee Newlove

ELA Teacher, Abraham Lincoln Middle School

I teach English as well as Drama on my campus. I am the Department Chair as well as one of the major curriculum builders for our grade level. I love engaging my students in project based learning activities and using backward design.

Saturday January 19, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Room 603

Session 1

Curricular Area ELA, ELD, Universal Access, VAPA
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School
Level Beginners

9:30am PST

3D printing and your classroom: ideas and projects to push creativity where you teach!

Come learn the basics of 3D printing and see how you can use one for your classroom!

Speakers

Jesus Huerta

My name is Jesus Huerta and I'm from e Centro California. I teach 5th grade and love weaving technology with learning.

Saturday January 19, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Room 605

Session 1

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, History/Social Studies, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Leadership/Coaches, Chromebooks
Level Beginners, Intermediate, Super Techie

9:30am PST

Amazing Race: Google Edition

In this variation of the Amazing Race EduProtocol, groups complete a series of challenges that blend content with collaboration and creativity. A Google Slides template contains clues and links in the speaker notes. Teams use Google tools and other online resources in a race to finish and create.

Speakers

Mia Gittlen

Teacher, Union Middle School

Mia is the K-8 Instructional Technology Teacher on Special Assignment for Berkeley Unified School District in Berkeley, CA. For over a decade, she has taught middle and high school in public and independent schools in the Bay Area and Massachusetts.

Saturday January 19, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Room 607

Session 1

Curricular Area ELA, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School, Leadership/Coaches, Chromebooks
Level Intermediate

9:30am PST

Building a Brand to Help Create EDU Excitement!

Come learn more about how to build a brand for you and your classroom through a variety of digital means!

Speakers

Kyle Anderson

Special Education Instructional Facilitator, Ed W. Clark High School

Kyle is an 18-year veteran of education, serving as a social studies teacher for 11 years, stints as a PE teacher, technology coach, and middle school administrator, and is currently a special education instructional facilitator in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kyle is the author of To The... Read More →

Joe Marquez

Education Strategist, CDW-G

Saturday January 19, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Room 601

Session 1

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

9:30am PST

Get Your Crazy Ideas Funded

Crazy Ideas are the best ideas, but they take funding!! Let's work together to get what your kids NEED!!!

Speakers

Kim Calderon

Science/STEM Teacher, Fowler Unified

Saturday January 19, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Room 203

Session 1

Curricular Area Mathematics, NGSS, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

9:30am PST

Leveraging G Suite as a Leader

In Leveraging G Suite as a Leader, Admins and school leaders will embrace the POWER of G Suite and its ability for users to connect, collaborate, get creative, and think critically all in REAL-TIME. G Suite removes all barriers between a school and its community. Leaders will learn to harness this power and take their establishments to a new level.

Speakers

Kelly Orvick

Technology Coordinator/Coach/Teacher CS 6-8, Hart-Ransom Union

Kelly Orvick has been an educator for 19 years and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Coordinator, Coach and CS Teacher of grades 6-8 at Hart Ransom Union, Modesto. She is a Google Certified Trainer/Innovator who loves working with all levels of education breaking down... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Room 606

Session 1

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Leadership/Coaches
Level Intermediate, Super Techie

9:30am PST

Teen Round Up

We will share stories at this “Teen Round Up.” We want an education and to become better people. To do this, we need our teachers to walk in our shoes.

Speakers

Student Spotlight Speaker Club

Heavenly Staples, Anala Allison, Uriel Garcia

Jennifer Scott

Classroom teacher, BCSD

We are the Student Spotlight Speaker Club from Compton Jr. High. Our goal is to teach teachers about us and technology.

Saturday January 19, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Room 604

Session 1

Curricular Area ELA
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School, High School
Level Beginners

9:30am PST

Work Smarter, Not Harder: EDUProtocols You Can Use on Tuesday!

Learn how EDUProtocols can create streamlined workflows for your students. Same activity, different engaging content! Experience EDUProtocols first-hand and come away with templates you can use in class on Tuesday!

Presenter Resources

Speakers

Martha Thomas

Technology Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District

Saturday January 19, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Room 608

Session 1

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

10:40am PST

#PBL to the rescue! Student choice & student voice for student success!

In this session attendees will explore the benefits of student choice, and leave with the skill to be able to create, model, and grade simple to extensive student choice projects.

Speakers

Scott Nunes

Educator, Modesto City schools

ELA Educator Extaordiaire with a passion for edtech and increasing student success

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 603

Session 2

Curricular Area ELA, Universal Access
Audience Middle School, High School, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

10:40am PST

Data-Driven EDU-LEADers

Learn how to create your own Google analytics dashboard by using Google Translate, Forms, Sheets (+Add-ons), Docs, and Google Studio. NOTE: a laptop and a mobile device will be needed.

Speakers

Efrain Tovar

Founder of California Newcomer Network :: Teacher :: ELD/EdTech Consultant, Selma USD

Efraín Tovar the ELD Department Chair | 7th-8th Grade Newcomers/ELD I, II, & III Teacher at Abraham Lincoln Middle School in Selma, CA. Efraín has over 25 years in education ranging from elementary to university. Tovar is a frequent speaker at local, state, national, and international... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 606

Session 2

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, iPads, Chromebooks, Not Device Specific
Level Intermediate, Super Techie

10:40am PST

From Gaming 2 Google: A Kid's Perspective

The presentation will show educators how kids like me use gaming, coding, and other apps to develop their ideas. We can grow from consumers into creators using those apps as well as Google (G-Suite apps).

Speakers

Connor McCurdy

Connor is a sixth grade student at Gratton School. He has previously co-presented with his mom, Rebekah Remkiewicz (educator at Gratton School). Connor takes a special interest in videos (consuming and creating), as well as gaming, and G-Suite apps. He has attended the Stanislaus... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 602

Session 2

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, NGSS, History/Social Studies
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades
Level Beginners

10:40am PST

Graphic Design Principles, Tools & Practice

Learn to use graphic design to communicate and support ideas. Use design tools, learn from experts, and practice shortcuts that will make presentations, infographics, and printed yearbooks look professional.

Speakers

Jennifer Scott

Classroom teacher, BCSD

We are the Student Spotlight Speaker Club from Compton Jr. High. Our goal is to teach teachers about us and technology.

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 604

Session 2

Curricular Area ELA, ELD, History/Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School, High School
Level Beginners, Intermediate, Super Techie

10:40am PST

Math EduProtocols: Redefining Math Instruction

Confucious said, "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." So let the students do, they learn and you win.

Speakers

Jeremiah Ruesch

Jeremiah Ruesch is an instructional coach for the Burton School District in Porterville, California. Jeremiah is passionate about fostering curiosity and promoting a growth mindset for all learners.

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 608

Session 2

Curricular Area Mathematics, ELD
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, iPads, Chromebooks, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

10:40am PST

Pear Deck + Google Slides = The Perfect Pear!

Want to engage 100% of your classes? Come see how using Pear Deck!

Speakers

Kyle Anderson

Special Education Instructional Facilitator, Ed W. Clark High School

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 601

Session 2

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, History/Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, iPads, Chromebooks, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners

10:40am PST

Sphero Wars: The Curiosity Awakens

In this session, you will get hands-on experience with coding and robotics through the use of Sphero’s and Sphero Edu. You will have your curiosity awakened. Come join the fun!

Speakers

Matt Gehrett

Associate Professor of Educational Technology, Fresno Pacific University

Dr. Matt Gehrett began his career as a secondary math/computer teacher. He has also served as county education technology consultant, and Fresno Pacific University executive director of online/continuing education. Currently, he is an associate professor of education, directing the... Read More →

Paula Gehrett

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 605

Session 2

Curricular Area Mathematics, NGSS, Computer Science
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

10:40am PST

Unleash the Power of the Hashtag: Hashtagged Learning

Philosophy, Short demo, How to hashtag learning

Speakers

Adam Juarez

Technology Integration Coach, Culter-Orosi Joint Unified

Adam Juarez is a 6-12 Technology Integration Coach for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. He leads teachers in implementing tech into their lessons through one-on-one coaching, demo lessons and professional development. In addition, he is a Google Certified Trainer and... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 203

Session 2

Curricular Area ELA, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

10:40am PST

Using Video Conferencing Technology to Connect Your Students to the World-at-Large

Video conferencing technology can provide any/all students with a highly rewarding, innovative, and engaging experience. This session will detail and should leave you feeling inspired to give video conferencing a go.

Speakers

Peter Paccone

Social Studies Teacher, San Marino High School

San Marino (CA) High School social studies teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience. Also a blogger, podcast host, keynote speaker, and frequent teacher conference presenter.

Using Video Conferencing Technology pdf

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am PST
Room 607

Session 2

Curricular Area ELA, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, iPads, Chromebooks
Level Beginners, Intermediate, Super Techie

11:50am PST

Google Help Desk

Got questions about the use of Google Apps? Google Certified Students are here to help you with all things Google. Bring your questions for hands on learning and troubleshooting regarding Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Sites, Slides, Hangouts, and Calendar. Brought to you by the Cardinal Innovation Center under the direction of Tech Coach and Google Certified Trainer/Innovator Adam Juarez.

Saturday January 19, 2019 11:50am - 1:10pm PST
Orosi High School 41815 Rd 128, Orosi, CA 93647

Lunch/Student Poster Sessions/Google Help Desk

11:50am PST

Lunch

Join us for rodeo themed grub as you have the opportunity to network with Tech Rodeo presenters and attendees.

Saturday January 19, 2019 11:50am - 1:10pm PST
Orosi High School 41815 Rd 128, Orosi, CA 93647

Lunch/Student Poster Sessions/Google Help Desk

11:50am PST

Student Poster Sessions

Student led poster sessions focus on strategies and methods for integrating technology into instruction to maximize student engagement and motivation. Session descriptions coming soon!

Saturday January 19, 2019 11:50am - 1:10pm PST
Orosi High School 41815 Rd 128, Orosi, CA 93647

Lunch/Student Poster Sessions/Google Help Desk

1:20pm PST

Citizen Science with Foldscopes & The World of Microscopy

Learn about the Foldscope! A paper microscope that works with ambient light & has an adapter for iPads, tablets, & cell phones to capture images & video.

Speakers

Amy Downs

7th & 8th Multiage Grade Teacher, Visalia Unified School District

After attending the first-ever CUE Rockstar Teacher Camp 10 years ago, I was forever inspired to learn how to use technology better in my classroom. Google Certified Level 1 & 2, National Geographic Certified Educator, LeRoy Finkel Finalist CUE17, Visalia Unified Teacher of the Year... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm PST
Room 608

Session 3

Curricular Area NGSS
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, iPads
Level Beginners, Intermediate, Super Techie

1:20pm PST

Don't throw away your shot at an EduAwesome Adventure

Music, special projects, field trips, and giving students more voice and choice allow them to take a shot at learning, get out of the books, and into the EduAwesome Adventure.

Speakers

Rebekah Remkiewicz

Educator, EdTechFamily

Rebekah has worked in education for 20 years. She taught adult ed for five years and middle school for seven in that time. She is also a mom of two school-aged children. Embracing herself as a #TeacherMom she enjoys exploring and sharing the #eduawesome #adventure with everyone.

Saturday January 19, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm PST
Room 602

Session 3

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, NGSS, History/Social Studies, Computer Science
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School
Level Beginners, Intermediate

1:20pm PST

Elementary Makerspaces: Why and How (In that order)

Makerspaces are the hot thing in education. But why even have one? The learning goal is the key. Also: Building one on little-to-no-budget.

Speakers

Mark Loundy

Instructional Technology Specialist, Cupertino Union School District

Mark Loundy is a former journalist, photographer and social media pioneer. As an online community manager at GeoCities at the turn of the century, he helped build the foundations of what we now call social media. He brings all of those skills to education as an innovative instructional... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm PST
Room 603

Session 3

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Leadership/Coaches, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

1:20pm PST

Google's Secret Menu!

Psssst! Want to get a little Geeky with me? Come to a session with me and learn some super secret tips for all thing Google.

Speakers

Joe Marquez

Education Strategist, CDW-G

Saturday January 19, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm PST
Room 203

Session 3

Curricular Area ELA, NGSS, History/Social Studies
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Not Device Specific
Level Beginners, Intermediate

1:20pm PST

KICKstart learning with Classkick! Give quality, real-time feedback when students need it most.

In 60 minutes we will create an assignment, view student work live and provide individualized feedback. Classkick is the one of the best ways for: Teachers to check for understanding, and Students to get individualized help they need, instantly.

Speakers

Tyler Toews

Lead Ed Specialist, Washington Intermediate, Dinuba

Tyler Toews is an education specialist and has been teaching with Dinuba Unified for 7 years. He has spent these 7 years teaching 7th and 8th grade Math, ELA and started teaching World History this year! Tyler has been involved with Classkick and been a Classkick Mentor for 4 yea... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm PST
Room 601

Session 3

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, iPads, Chromebooks
Level Beginners, Intermediate, Super Techie

1:20pm PST

Mic Drop Google Slides

Participants will leave with knowledge and materials to return to their classroom and teach students how to become a Master of Google Slides and produce evidence of learning such as stop animations, eBooks, magazines, choose your own adventure stories, graphic novels, newsletters, video tutorials, research papers, and so much more!

Speakers

Kelly Orvick

Technology Coordinator/Coach/Teacher CS 6-8, Hart-Ransom Union

Saturday January 19, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm PST
Room 606

Session 3

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches
Level Intermediate, Super Techie

1:20pm PST

Robotics and Coding Corral - Brought to you by CSTA CA Central Valley

Drop in to experience hands-on learning using a variety of robots and coding, aligned to the newly released CA computer science standards. Engage in interdisciplinary challenges with Spheros, Cubelets and Ozobots. Learn by doing in this interactive session brought to you by the newest Computer Science Teacher Association chapter, California Central Valley. Chapter board members will be on hand to answer questions and connect with you.

Speakers

Phillip Cazarez

Teacher - Lincoln Elementary, Exeter Unified School District

Lisa Coleman

Latricia Donahue

Coding, historical fiction, and romance writers.

Katherine Goyette

Educational Technology and Integrated Studies Consultant, Tulare County Office of Education

Katherine Goyette is an Educational Consultant for Technology & Integrated Studies for Tulare County Office of Education. Katherine holds professional learning sessions for teachers, coaches, and administrators regarding pedagogically sound EdTech integration in the classroom, computer... Read More →

CSTA CA Central Valley

The mission of CSTA California Central Valley is to further the mission of the Computer Science Teachers Association and to collaborate with students, parents, educators, administrators, and community partners to advocate for Computer Science education for all. Any individual interested... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm PST
Room 605

Session 3

Curricular Area Computer Science, Mathematics, NGSS, History/Social Studies, Universal Access
Audience Chromebooks, High School, iPads, Leadership/Coaches, Middle School, Not Device Specific, Primary Grades, Upper Grades
Level Beginners, Intermediate, Super Techie

1:20pm PST

Tipping Barrel of Tech

In this session you will learn how to connect many of the technology resources you use already into one to have your students not only engaged but also showcase what they have learned taught to you by those you teach, students.

Speakers

Cattrice Toles

My name is Cattrice Toles and I am a middle school teacher. I teach at a local middle school in Bakersfield, California called Emerson Middle School. I have taught 6th through 8th grade, all areas of learning content. This year I teach 8th grade English and Reading as well as 6th... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm PST
Room 604

Session 3

Curricular Area ELA, ELD, Universal Access, History/Social Studies
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School
Level Beginners

2:30pm PST

BeeBots, and Ozobots, and Code n Go, Oh My - Learn to code with your students (K-2) and give these tech tools a TRY!

Participants will quickly learn about simple and easy coding tools to integrate into ANY curriculum! They will walk away with basic knowledge of programming to last throughout the school year!

Speakers

Kyle Tashman

I have taught grades K-4 in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am also a Google Certified Trainer, a MERIT alum through the Krause Institute for Innovation (Foothill College), and have a Certificate in Maker Education from Sonoma State! Currently, I am teaching a 1-2 combo class in... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Room 605

Session 4

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades
Level Beginners, Intermediate, Super Techie

2:30pm PST

Digital Equity with Chromebooks

Putting technology in students hands shouldn't have a price tag. Create powerful content with any device.

Speakers

George Barcenas

Technology coordinator/CTE, Bellevue Union School District

George Barcenas is the Technology Coordinator/CTE for Bellevue Union School District. Certified Google Trainer, Educator and Apple Certified Teacher. Trained as a PE teacher he has taught High School English, Spanish and coached Basketball from Middle School all the way to College... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Room 606

Session 4

Curricular Area ELA, Universal Access, History/Social Studies
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Chromebooks
Level Beginners, Intermediate

2:30pm PST

Ditch That Copier: Reimagine Images

Students love images. Learn to empower students to meet Common Core speaking & listening standards by learning creative ways of taking, creating and sharing images.

Speakers

Adam Juarez

Technology Integration Coach, Culter-Orosi Joint Unified

Saturday January 19, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Room 203

Session 4

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, iPads, Chromebooks
Level Beginners, Intermediate

2:30pm PST

Flipping Out For Kids

FlipGrid is a video sharing platform. Come learn how to create grids, topics and engagement for ALL of your students and even your entire school community! Become a "Flipper!"

Speakers

Julie Cates

Julie Cates teaches sixth grade at Linwood Elementary in Visalia, CA. She was a 2017 LeRoy Finkel Team Finalist. Julie strives to incorporate agriculture and nutrition in all curricular areas and loves adding technology components to benefit student engagement. Mrs. Cates loves... Read More →

Katrina Eddy

Katrina Eddy in her third year as the library media tech at Linwood Elementary in Visalia, CA. When she is not reading books, she is reading about them and creating FlipGrids about them. She is an avid reader and believes in ensuring every student access to books. Katrina dedicates... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Room 608

Session 4

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, Universal Access, NGSS, VAPA, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, iPads, Chromebooks
Level Beginners, Intermediate

2:30pm PST

Genius Hour

Want to be Genius? Come to my session and you will learn all about Genius Hour and unlock the potential in your students to use their passions to solve problems.

Speakers

Ben Cooper

RTI / Programs Teacher, Alpine Vista

My name is Ben Cooper and I have been teaching for 17 years with Tulare City Schools in various capacities. I am currently the RTI/ Tech Lead for Alpine Vista School.

Saturday January 19, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Room 607

Session 4

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, NGSS, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School
Level Beginners, Intermediate

2:30pm PST

Having Kids Run the Rodeo with Student-led Instruction

How can you leverage students as instructional and technology leaders? In this session you will learn from authentic examples of student-leadership, with plenty of methods to take back to your site.

Speakers

Edward Gonzalez

Teacher, James Curran Middle School

Saturday January 19, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Room 604

Session 4

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics
Audience Upper Grades, Middle School, Leadership/Coaches
Level Beginners, Intermediate, Super Techie

2:30pm PST

Surprisingly Simple Sims!

Want to take your students into the virtual world where they can manipulate reality? Come see Surprisingly Simple Sims!

Speakers

Krystal Poloka

Krystal has been teaching for 15 years, starting with college age for 10 years, and middle school for 11 years. Krystal currently teaches 8th grade science and STEM at Woodlake Valley Middle School. Reyna has been teaching 8th grade science at Washington Intermediate in Dinuba for... Read More →

Reyna Rivera

Saturday January 19, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Room 603

Session 4

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, Universal Access, NGSS, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, Computer Science
Audience Primary Grades, Upper Grades, Middle School, High School, Leadership/Coaches, iPads, Chromebooks
Level Beginners, Intermediate

2:30pm PST

WondAR with Metaverse - Augmented Reality

Make cool augmented reality experiences.

Speakers

Katie McNamara

Teacher Librarian, Kern High School District

CUE Rock Star Faculty, Google Certified Innovator, Google Educator Level 2, Pear Deck Inspearational EducatorKatie McNamara serves as a high school teacher librarian, director of the Teacher Librarian Program at FPU, and various EDU boards. She is a Google Certified Innovator. She... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Room 601

Session 4

Curricular Area ELA, Mathematics, ELD, NGSS, History/Social Studies, Health/PE, World Languages, Computer Science
Audience Upper Grades
Level Intermediate