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ShiftinEdu is about learning. It is a summit for forward thinkers. We aspire to provide quality and cutting edge professional development that leverages new methodologies and technologies in learning. Its goal is for leaders and educators from all over the world to gather and be influencers in their own communities. The focus of the summit is to promote best practices in education in an innovative way. 

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Wednesday, November 8
 

6:30pm EST

Registration / Meet and Greet
Come and meet your fellow attendees!
Wednesday November 8, 2017 6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
Parish Center Patio
  Fun
 
Thursday, November 9
 

6:30am EST

Morning Run
Join Danny Eguizabal for an early morning run. Meet at the Sonesta (hotel) Lobby to start of your day right.
Speakers
avatar for Danny Eguizabal

Danny Eguizabal

Director of Performing Arts, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Music Teacher at St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School, foodie, & avid runner.

Thursday November 9, 2017 6:30am - 7:00am EST
Sonesta Lobby 2889 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL 33133, United States
  Fun

7:00am EST

Morning Meditation
Join Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez in the Neptune Garden to start your day mindfully. Jorge will guide you in meditation.
Speakers
avatar for Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez

Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez

Chaplain, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Originally from Puerto Rico, Jorge is a singer songwriter with over 15 years of experience as a musician and worship leader in Puerto Rico and the United States. He earned his undergraduate degree in music from the University of Puerto Rico and received his Masters of Divinity from... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 7:00am - 7:30am EST
Nepenthe Garden 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Fun

8:00am EST

The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students
In his keynote Dr. Brooks will highlight the concept of “mindsets,” which include the assumptions and expectations that guide our behaviors. He will describe the mindset and strategies of educators who are effective in reaching and teaching all students. He will highlight such topics as (a) the importance of applying a strength-based approach in which each student’s “islands of competence” are identified and reinforced, (b) the need to use empathy in understanding and responding effectively to students, (c) a framework for understanding the key components of intrinsic motivation, and (d) specific strategies for reinforcing motivation, learning, responsibility, hope, and resilience in all students. Many case examples will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Robert Brooks

Dr. Robert Brooks

Clinical Psychologist, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Robert Brooks is a clinical psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School (part-time) and former Director of the Department of Psychology at McLean Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital in the Boston area. His first position at McLean was as principal of the school... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Ransom Everglades Auditorium 3575 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

9:45am EST

Coding Your Story
Limited Capacity seats available
Coding, is not just a process, but a language and means of communication. When considering its role in education, it is often siloed as an after school program, or isolated as an independent course. While these approaches can have a positive impact on students, it does not give all students access and opportunities to discover coding's role in their learning and life. Come learn how I developed a course that synthesizes coding and writers workshop in the elementary classroom. Beyond the benefits and skills gained through coding, it allows the writing process to become visual and hands-on, giving students a completely new way to develop their writing and coding literacies. Without question, coding will have a role in our students future, and it is up to us to empower them today for tomorrow.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Director of Innovation, Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys School
Michael Cohen, The Tech Rabbi, is a designer, educator and creativity instigator. His mission is to help educators around the world reveal their own creative abilities so they can empower students to solve interesting problems and become positive contributors to our global society... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
J 207
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:45am EST

Connecting the Dots: PLN in Action
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will promote the connection of educators in the room, in conjunction with virtual connections facilitated by Voxer and other social media. This is aligned with the National Education Technology Plan, which addresses Personalized Professional Learning. Participants will understand the importance of a personalized/professional learning network. During the session, they will be exposed to such tools as Twitter, Voxer, Google Hangouts, Wordpress, and others.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Founder, PGCPS
Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Cypress Room 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

9:45am EST

LAUNCH into Design Thinking: How to Bring Out the Maker in Every Student
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Creative work can be hard. It can be challenging. It can sometimes be overwhelming to try and plan and incorporate into the classroom. Yet, we know our students are going to have to be more creative than ever to successfully thrive in today’s world. This workshop shares how design thinking can provide a structure for creative teaching and learning, and how this process can empower our students to do remarkable work inside our schools right now.
Speakers
avatar for AJ Juliani

AJ Juliani

Director of Learning and Innovation, Centennial School District (PA)
A.J. Juliani is the Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As a former Engish teacher, football coach, and K-12 Technology Staff Developer, A.J. has worked towards innovative learning experiences for students in various roles. A.J. is also an award-winning... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
FabLab 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:45am EST

We Got It, So Now What?
Limited Capacity seats available
Do you have countless web applications that you use? Are you looking for a way to integrate them into your classroom without students having to hunt across the web? Learn how a Learning Management System can simplify your life. In this session, you’ll discover some fantastic strategies to utilizing digital resources that can enhance your teaching and engage learners. These tools can aid in classroom management, whole-group instruction, and small-group interactive activities.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Phyall

Adam Phyall

Director of Technology and Media Services, Newton County School System, GA
Mr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher and the current Director of Technology & Media Services for Newton County Schools. Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the amazing things that technology can add to instruction. Mr. Phyall began... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
J 202
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:45am EST

YouTube: Work Smarter. Create Harder.
Limited Capacity filling up
Are you ready to increase your knowledge of YouTube beyond playing a video here and there in class? This session will cover ways to not only curate existing content, but how to create content, upload it, and make it work best for you and your students. Learn how to use YouTube in new ways to not only provide quality instructional content to your students, but produce quality content for your students as well. Tools for creating screencasts will be covered as well as important security settings for uploading content you create.
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Pace

Kyle Pace

Director of Technology, Grain Valley School District
Kyle Pace is a former elementary school teacher, Instructional Technology Coach, and currently is the Director of Technology for the Grain Valley School District in Grain Valley, Missouri. Kyle champions to support teaching and learning with meaningful technology integration using... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
J 205
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:45am EST

CodeArt: Using Art to Disrupt Computer Science Education
Limited Capacity seats available
CodeArt uses art as a means to get more girls and other underrepresented students interested in computer science. Few women and minorities are majoring in computer science even though demand for graduates with computing skills is at an all-time high. Reasons for this include negative stereotypes and a later exposure to computer science for these groups. 
CodeArt has found that teaching kids to “code art” counters negative stereotypes and provides an early onramp to CS education. We believe that incorporating coding into elementary and middle school art classes is an ideal way to introduce coding to a broader group of students. In this session, we will review our methods and share an introductory lesson. Attendees should bring a laptop if they want to code along. 
Speakers
avatar for Amy Renshaw

Amy Renshaw

Executive Director, CodeArt
Amy Austin Renshaw is the co-founder and executive director of CodeArt, a nonprofit organization that uses art to inspire more girls to study computer science. She earned her MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and holds BS and MS degrees in Materials Science and Engineering... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
J 104
  General, Digital Age Learning

9:45am EST

Learn Without Limits Design Session: A Deep-Dive into the Participate PD Ecosystem
Limited Capacity seats available
With an energized focus on empowering the voices of educators through connection and shared experience, the participatory learning movement has brought personalization to the forefront of professional development in education. Join for this interactive design session as we place teachers at the center of their own professional practice and position them as valued resources within learning networks. We’ll take a deep-dive into the Participate PD ecosystem and drive discussion on ways schools/districts can leverage customized, collaborative learning environments to build capacity and prioritize agency and deep-learning. Come ready to have your learn without limits toolkits filled as we transform our session room into a workspace and together explore possibilities in reimagining PD for today’s educator. 
Speakers
avatar for Natalia Walchli

Natalia Walchli

Pedagogical Coach, Gulliver Schools
avatar for Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams

Senior Education Strategist, Participate
Dr. Jennifer Williams is a globally minded educator that works with classrooms of the world to connect learning and experience through meaningful uses of technology. As the Director of Education Strategy at Participate, she champions teachers to reimagine professional development... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
J 206
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

9:45am EST

Not Your Grandmother's Videos
Limited Capacity seats available
Come learn how to use videos in your classroom in new, unique ways! You will learn how to download YouTube Videos, how to teach content through Hip Hop, how to quiz using videos and places to find fun content videos that aren't the same ones you saw when you were a student. The face-paced, fun session is just what you need to add life to your lessons!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Desiree Alexander

Dr. Desiree Alexander

Founder CEO, Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC
Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
J 102
  General, Digital Age Learning

9:45am EST

STEM +1: Stirring Literacy into Your Science Lessons (K-2)
Limited Capacity seats available
Feel like you’re not doing enough science in your K-2 classroom? Learn about how adding one more ingredient will actually boost your students’ learning: literacy! In this session, you'll be provided with specific examples of how you can teach K-2 science standards using short stories, songs and common core activities. It's easy to teach science through literacy and over time, you will begin to feel more comfortable with the content. Soon you'll be ready to challenge yourself to go beyond literacy into cool investigations and hands-on memorable science lessons that will have your students chatting long after they leave school!
Speakers
avatar for Marsha Ganz

Marsha Ganz

Educational Leadership Specialist, VocabularySpellingCity
Marsha Ganz is a literacy specialist and professional development coordinator at VocabularySpellingCity.  She has a master’s degree in Elementary Education, holds a Reading Endorsement, as well as gifted and ESOL endorsements. In addition to being a classroom teacher, her 23 years... Read More →
avatar for Maria Lowenstein

Maria Lowenstein

Professional Development Coordinator, VocabularySpellingCity/Science4Us
Maria Lowenstein is a Literacy Instructional Specialist at VocabularySpellingCity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has been in education for over 20 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Mahogany Room
  General, Digital Age Learning

9:45am EST

Teaching and Creating with iPad
Limited Capacity filling up
In a true 21st Century Classroom , it’s not enough for teachers to ask students if they know something.  Teachers need  to ask students to connect new knowledge to prior knowledge and then use the combined knowledge to produce something new.   Join Apple as they share a variety of ways that students may produce evidence of learning across all content areas.
Speakers
AI

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
J 203
  General, Digital Age Learning

9:45am EST

Can We Take Care of Students if We Don’t Take Care of Ourselves?
Teachers and school administrators face many stresses in their work, which seem even more pronounced in today’s world. In this
session Dr. Brooks will describe a framework for moving from a position of stressed and/or burned out to one of “stress hardiness.” He will outline specific techniquesthat can be discussed at staff meetings to deal more effectively with stress in both our personal and professional lives. A basic premise of Dr. Brooks’ session is that the more we can take care of ourselves, the more we can meet the educational needs of students and the more likely we are to remain in the field of education. Many case examples will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Robert Brooks

Dr. Robert Brooks

Clinical Psychologist, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Robert Brooks is a clinical psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School (part-time) and former Director of the Department of Psychology at McLean Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital in the Boston area. His first position at McLean was as principal of the school... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ransom Everglades Auditorium 3575 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote Speaker, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

9:45am EST

Makerfication! Test Your Skills!
Makerfication is fast paced challenge that will test a participant’s skills to build something that outperforms the other makers. It is hands-on learning, high intensity collaboration, and on-the-move excitement! Come and MAKERFY WITH US!
Speakers
avatar for Rick Funes

Rick Funes

Makerspace Faculty, Gulliver Academy
Rick Funes has been teaching for over 20 years. He has taught a wide variety of subjects that speak to the creative mind, such as video editing, drama, creative writing, and speech. He currently facilitates a Maker Space at Gulliver Schools where he helps young minds to harness... Read More →
avatar for Andres Joubert

Andres Joubert

Mathematics Teacher & Tech Facilitator, Gulliver Schools
I'm a mathematics teacher living in Miami, FL. I teach, coach youth sports, and facilitate with technology at Gulliver Schools. I like to make, create, and tinker using many different mediums. I am always seeking ways to innovate and re-imagine everything around me. I grew up playing... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 9:45am - 3:15pm EST
TBA
  All Day Booth, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Digital Daily Five
Limited Capacity filling up
Reading to self, reading to someone, working on words, writing and listening to reading are all important parts of any literacy program. The two sisters have given us a wonderful framework with their Daily Five model. How can iPads make this structure even better? We’ll explore apps, tools and methods that can help you take advantage of this powerful learning tool.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Cassidy

Kathy Cassidy

Teacher, Prairie South School Division
Kathy Cassidy is an award-winning Canadian first grade teacher whose passions include literacy, connecting classrooms and using technology in transformative ways. In 2005, she realized she could connect her classroom with the outside world using student blogs, video-conferencing... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 104
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Flipped Over Flipped Instruction
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, catch the bug as we discuss flipped and blended instruction. Topics covered will include videotaped lessons, useful resources, and best practices to begin. In addition, by the end of the session, participants will create a flipped/blended video that they can use with their students.
This addresses Common Core standards in all areas, because educators will be able to distribute any content to students through video
Participants will:
- be introduced to the concept of flipped instruction.
- discuss common challenges of flipped instruction and their solutions.
- preview and test resources for flipped lesson creation, editing, and curation.
- examine best practices for flipped instruction.
- create and host a flipped/blended video.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Founder, PGCPS
Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Cypress Room 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Genius Hour (and 20% Time) in the Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
In January of 2012 I launched the "20% Project (like Google)" in my class. I had no idea at the time how this project would change my teaching forever. Since then I've been an advocate for "inquiry-based education" — where students are able to learn what they want to learn in school. This session brings together my own classroom experience, research in the field, and stories from a variety teachers, leaders, and learners using 20% Time and Genius Hour specifically in the Middle School. Come away with step-by-step guidance on implementing, running, and guiding an inquiry-based learning experience with your students.
Speakers
avatar for AJ Juliani

AJ Juliani

Director of Learning and Innovation, Centennial School District (PA)
A.J. Juliani is the Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As a former Engish teacher, football coach, and K-12 Technology Staff Developer, A.J. has worked towards innovative learning experiences for students in various roles. A.J. is also an award-winning... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
FabLab 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Ignite Students Spark With Visual Storytelling
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Ads, Billboards, and Magazines, it seems the world has mastered the art of visual storytelling, and more importantly effective and engaging communication. The World Economic Forum says that by 2020 creativity will be one of the "10 skills you need to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution". How are we preparing our students to visually communicate beyond powerpoint slides? Discover how Adobe Spark's simple and powerful app suite can prepare our students to master the art of visual communication through imagery, color, and text to develop a creative and visual foundation for their future.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Director of Innovation, Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys School
Michael Cohen, The Tech Rabbi, is a designer, educator and creativity instigator. His mission is to help educators around the world reveal their own creative abilities so they can empower students to solve interesting problems and become positive contributors to our global society... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 202
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Space Science Work on the Frontiers of Education Part 1
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, participants will learn about space science work developed through High Tech High's Astronomy Club and Blue Dot Education. Andrew Lerario and Brian Delgado have spent the past four years developing a robust space science program which includes projects in rocketry, astronomy, high altitude balloons, and earth science. Our two-part session will focus on sharing this work. Attendees can come to one or both of the sessions. In the first session, we will share our astronomy and high altitude balloon projects. We will move on to our rocketry project in the second session. We will share both small-scale activities and large-scale, longitudinal projects.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Delgado

Brian Delgado

Teacher, High Tech High
After a brief stint as an engineer in the biotech industry and a short period working out his wanderlust on a few big trips, Brian Delgado began working at High Tech High in 2001. Since, Brian has held positions as a Math Teacher, Dean of Students, and, most recently, as a Science... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Lerario

Andrew Lerario

Teacher, High Tech High
Since 2006, Andrew Lerario has worked as a progressive teacher, always looking for ways to develop his practice to remain on the frontier of education. He firmly believes that in order to effectively mentor students, he continually needs to push himself as an adult learner. He has... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 205
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Tasks for Before Apps! How-To Shift from Consumption to Creation for Authentic Audiences
Limited Capacity seats available
Technology tools give students access to a variety of content from interactive activities to video clips. You can shift from simply consuming content on digital devices to turning your students into creators. In this session participants will learn how to maintain rigorous expectations for students while designing engaging culminating products. Attendees will explore ways to connect students to authentic audiences and set a purpose for learning. Whether you're in a project-based learning environment or a classroom ready to connect with authentic audiences near and far, this session will prepare teachers to use tech tools with their students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Monica Burns

Dr. Monica Burns

Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Class Tech Tips, LLC
Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher in New York City, Monica used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 206
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Learn to Code with iPad
Limited Capacity seats available
Coding is an essential skill that teaches problem-solving, develops teamwork, and inspires creativity. Join Apple to learn how you can engage elementary and middle school students in the world of coding on iPad with visual-based apps, Swift Playgrounds, and Everyone Can Code resources designed for teachers.
Speakers
AI

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 203
  General, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Makerfication! Blending making and gaming to enhance student centered learning.
Limited Capacity seats available
Makerfication! How blended making and gaming can enhance student centered learning by encouraging students to actively problem solve, collaborate, and think critically.

This session will provide a behind the scenes look into how gamification and the maker movement can together help enhance engagement in the classroom and increase excitement in PBL. In the spirit of making, the audience will be divided into teams and given a challenge to make something collaboratively with the given set of rules, while also scoring as many points as possible. The team with the most points in the challenge will win
Speakers
avatar for Rick Funes

Rick Funes

Makerspace Faculty, Gulliver Academy
Rick Funes has been teaching for over 20 years. He has taught a wide variety of subjects that speak to the creative mind, such as video editing, drama, creative writing, and speech. He currently facilitates a Maker Space at Gulliver Schools where he helps young minds to harness... Read More →
avatar for Andres Joubert

Andres Joubert

Mathematics Teacher & Tech Facilitator, Gulliver Schools
I'm a mathematics teacher living in Miami, FL. I teach, coach youth sports, and facilitate with technology at Gulliver Schools. I like to make, create, and tinker using many different mediums. I am always seeking ways to innovate and re-imagine everything around me. I grew up playing... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 107
  General, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Sketch It & Never forget it
Limited Capacity seats available
Sketch it & Never Forget it
Sketchnoting is the process of developing a personalized visual story of information one hears, sees, and experiences in order to be able to retain the information more vividly. This session will give teachers, students, and community members a snapshot into the sketchnoting world. Though it is a movement that has been taking conferences classroom and meetings by storm, it is a relatively old concept taking back to walls filled with symbols which our ancestors used as tools for communicating and remembering important, potentially life saving information. In this session we will go over:
1) Basics of Sketchnoting
2) Benefits of using this tool in the classroom
3) Baseline structures, dividers, fonts, symbols needed to get started
4) Bring-it-on Ideas to help session attendees practice & develop skills and subsequently, confidence, to get their sketchnoting journey started.
Speakers
VR

Valeria Rodriguez

MS Science Teacher, Gulliver Schools

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 102
  General, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Top Tech 'Toys' to Transform Your Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
The world of technology is ever changing, however many schools use the same tried-and-true methods, utilize the same tools and resources that are old and tired, and are afraid to take chances on new technology. Our goal as technology leaders, teachers, and innovators, is expand our students' minds and their capabilities, by providing them unique experiences to enhance their learning.

In this session, you will be provided a lens into the future, and have an opportunity to not just learn about, but actually play with, some of the newest tech "toys," many of which can be acquired for under $100. This internationally presented session includes demonstration and information on toys for all ages that involve tangible play, virtual reality, computer science, and more. Bring innovation and creativity to your classroom, wow your fellow teachers and students, and join Bryan in his adventure to help bring the future of play to the present.
Speakers
avatar for Bryan Miller

Bryan Miller

CEO & Founder/Director of Strategic Outreach, TopTechEDU/Wonder Workshop
Currently, with 15 years of experience in education, Bryan L. Miller’s roles as a teacher and administrator in private and public education, K-12 education, and higher education has provided him a full scope and understanding of the educational sector and has afforded him unique... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Mahogany Room
  General, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Easy Peasie Stop-motion – You can do it!
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop-motion is EASY on an iPad! Come and see, no…MAKE, exciting clips on the spot. If you’ve never used stop-motion in the classroom before – this is your chance!

Get creative and hands-on with materials in this fun session that’s all about serious learning. See how you can work with students to demonstrate mathematical concepts using Lego, produce narrative stories with PlayDough, and lots more. Laugh as you learn and take away lesson ideas and practical strategies for success. All the resources you’ll receive will give you the confidence to get making in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Hunt

Cathy Hunt

Teacher, St Hilda's School & iPad Art Room
Cathy is a well-known advocate for the creative integration of technology in education, developing ground-breaking programs for students around the world that combine hands-on, tactile and collaborative ways of working with mobile devices. As an award-winning educational consultant... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 207
  Keynote Speaker, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Choose Your Own Adventure: Using Google Tools to Differentiate the Learning Experience
Kelley, Carolina, and Dana are Technology Integration Specialists at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton. All have extensive classroom teaching experience and work actively with their colleagues to inspire creativity, effectiveness, and efficiency through the innovative use of technology. As member of the school’s AFT (Academic Facilitators of Technology) team, they have collaborated over the past two years to define a mission and a strategy to build technology skills among the faculty. They have presented at local and national Ed Tech conferences dating back to 2009.
Speakers
avatar for Kelley Briceno

Kelley Briceno

Technology Integration Specialist, Saint Andrew's School
Kelley taught middle and high school English for 14 years. After completing her M.Ed. in Instructional Technology in 2011, she moved from the English department to her current role as Technology Integration Specialist. She is a Google for Education Certified Educator, Levels 1 and... Read More →
avatar for Carolina Seiden

Carolina Seiden

Academic technology coach, Saint Andrew's School

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 105
  Poster, Digital Age Learning

11:00am EST

Mind-Blowing Google Add-Ons and Extensions
This fast-paced poster session will leave your mind blown! Come learn about several add-ons and extensions to use that will renew and revolutionize your Google use!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Desiree Alexander

Dr. Desiree Alexander

Founder CEO, Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC
Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 105
  Poster, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

11:00am EST

STEAM Nerds your Makerspace!!
It's time to get nerdy with your Makerspace! Kids need to have some unstructured learning time to create, test, and explore. It doesn't matter if your budget is one hundred dollars or free, you can start a makerspace. Come learn how to make a student-centered learning space from a student!
Speakers
avatar for Renee Hernandez

Renee Hernandez

Digital Learning Coordinator, Allen Independent School District
Renee Hernandez is the Digital Learning Coordinator for Allen Independent School District in Allen, TX, and earned the 2019 CoSN Next Generation Education Technology Leader Award. Through the personalized training program she developed, Renee was able to increase technology operation... Read More →
avatar for Pablo Hernandez

Pablo Hernandez

Professional Nerd, STEAM Nerds
I am a student presenter that enjoys speaking about STEAM, robotics, and digital citizenship. Be a #STEAMnerd

Thursday November 9, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
J 105
  Poster, Digital Age Learning

12:00pm EST

Lunch
Connect and enjoy lunch!
Thursday November 9, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Oak Grove 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Lunch

1:00pm EST

#FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable & Scalable Formative Assessment with Technology
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Collecting meaningful formative assessment data and putting this information into action is a challenge for teachers at every grade level. Technology tools can make the collection of formative assessment data more purposeful and efficient . #FormativeTech can save instructional time and help teachers organize data so strategic interventions reach students in need. This session will provide an overview of the research behind formative assessment and the technology tools that can transform teacher practice. Attendees will understand how they can make quick changes to their practice to see immediate results and implement larger shifts for scalable and sustainable reform. This session will include opportunities for interactive, hands-on experiences so teachers can take on the student perspective while preparing to replicate these strategies in their own classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Monica Burns

Dr. Monica Burns

Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Class Tech Tips, LLC
Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher in New York City, Monica used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
J 206
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

1:00pm EST

A Smorgasboard of Math Strategies
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how to build math skills each day using the calendar, math review, mental math, groups, centers and lesson closures. These strategies will help
you meet the needs of your students while challenging them to reach for higher-order thinking. Plus, you will find out how to integrate technology and differentiate math instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Greg Smedley-Warren

Greg Smedley-Warren

Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Smorgasbord
I have been teaching for 16 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 13th year in Kindergarten. I received my bachelor's degree from Indiana University and received my ELL certification from David Lipscomb University. When I’m not in... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Great Hall
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

1:00pm EST

Apps, 'Bots and Code: The New ABC's in the Elementary Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
There is a lot of talk about coding and robotics in education, but why would you want to use them in your elementary classroom? Are you curious about what is possible? We’ll talk about the “why’s”, the “how’s” of using this new pedagogy in ways that support and extend your curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Cassidy

Kathy Cassidy

Teacher, Prairie South School Division
Kathy Cassidy is an award-winning Canadian first grade teacher whose passions include literacy, connecting classrooms and using technology in transformative ways. In 2005, she realized she could connect her classroom with the outside world using student blogs, video-conferencing... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Cypress Room 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

1:00pm EST

Design.Think.Create!
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Beyond the test, beyond the worksheet, how are we preparing our students for the future workforce? The World Economic Forum ranks creativity as one of the top 3 skills our students will need in 2020. What role then does creativity have in the education of today for tomorrow and beyond? Learn how creativity can help us develop a mindset and skill set beyond the stereotype of creativity as a talent or art. Discover how creative thinking can empower students to solve problems, ideate, and develop solutions that package and present their learning beyond generic and fill in the blank.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Director of Innovation, Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys School
Michael Cohen, The Tech Rabbi, is a designer, educator and creativity instigator. His mission is to help educators around the world reveal their own creative abilities so they can empower students to solve interesting problems and become positive contributors to our global society... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
J 202
  Featured, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

1:00pm EST

The Epic Guide to Student Engagement: Developing Student-Centered Activities with Choice and Inquiry
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Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
We all want to engage students at a higher level. But how do we do that?

The key to engagement is high attention and high commitment from our students. However, in order to foster that attention and commitment we must allow students to motivate themselves and each other through choice-based work.
In this workshop, A.J. Juliani will tackle these five strategies that work to engage students at every grade level and inspire innovative work:

1. Choice-based instruction
2. Inquiry-based projects
3. Authentic audience
4. Competitive Challenges
5. Launching to the World

Join A.J. for an interactive session to learn how to develop student-centered activities with choice and inquiry. He will field questions from attendees after his presentation. This session will benefit K-12 teachers and administrators.
Speakers
avatar for AJ Juliani

AJ Juliani

Director of Learning and Innovation, Centennial School District (PA)
A.J. Juliani is the Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As a former Engish teacher, football coach, and K-12 Technology Staff Developer, A.J. has worked towards innovative learning experiences for students in various roles. A.J. is also an award-winning... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
FabLab 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

1:00pm EST

Write On, Friends!
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you curious about becoming a published author? In this interactive session, we will cover the basics to get you from idea to final copy. Your dreams can become a reality! Come see how to make it happen.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Founder, PGCPS
Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
J207 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

1:00pm EST

Bring Wonder to Your Classroom with Dash and Dot
Limited Capacity seats available
Let’s bring excitement and wonder to our schools through robotics and coding. Now, more than ever, these skills are being introduced to our students, but what about the youngest of those students in our schools? Introducing Dash and Dot, both whom are are two adorable robots that love to teach students the importance of robotics and coding. Found in over 10,000 schools, this robot duo is becoming the most recognized product for teaching students coding through fun and engaging activities. Join Bryan L. Miller, Director of Strategic Outreach for Wonder Workshop, creators of Dash and Dot, in this hands-on session where you will not only have the opportunity to play and explore, and be able to walk out ready to code with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Bryan Miller

Bryan Miller

CEO & Founder/Director of Strategic Outreach, TopTechEDU/Wonder Workshop
Currently, with 15 years of experience in education, Bryan L. Miller’s roles as a teacher and administrator in private and public education, K-12 education, and higher education has provided him a full scope and understanding of the educational sector and has afforded him unique... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
J 104
  General, Digital Age Learning

1:00pm EST

OMG Robots! Let Robots Invade Your Curriculum Through PBL
Limited Capacity seats available
As 21st century educators, our job is to incorporate logical, critical thinking, and problem solving into our classroom curriculum. Join the Pine Crest CompSci and Technology navigators for a hands-on experience into the creation, collaboration, and communication of computer science as robots take over the workshop! This session will highlight how various robotic tools/toys assist in incorporating computational thinking and logical reasoning through innovative project-based learning units of study.
Speakers
avatar for Alexis Cobo

Alexis Cobo

Computer Science and Technology Specialist, Pine Crest School
avatar for Debra Jacoby

Debra Jacoby

Computer Science and Technology Specialist, Pine Crest School
Debra has her BS/BA from Syracuse with majors in Inclusive Elementary & Special Education/Art History. Later she received her MS in Educational Leadership and JD from NovaSoutheastern University and her Micromasters from RIT in Design Thinking. Her interest in integrating tools into... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
J 102
  General, Digital Age Learning

1:00pm EST

Storytime with Ines/A Global Approach
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session participants will learn how to use children's stories to connect with the world beyond the school walls. Participants will:
1)Use Social media to make school connections
2)Explore Parent Education trends
3)Learn to integrate stories into the core subject curriculum
4)Become partners in education with other communities/states/countries
5)Strengthen their storytelling skills
6)Learn how to lead a group discussion for 21st century learners
Speakers
avatar for Ines Taylor

Ines Taylor

Primary Performing Arts Faculty, Gulliver Academy
Ines Taylor is a Kindergarten teacher and, currently, the Performing Arts facilitator for the Primary children at Gulliver Academy. She has been in the field of education for over 40 years and, as an elementary teacher, has developed a passion for children’s literature and language... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Mahogany Room
  General, Digital Age Learning

1:00pm EST

What’s New with Apple
Limited Capacity seats available
Come experience iOS 11, a monumental leap from what is already the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. iOS 11 empowers teachers and students to access new levels of productivity in the classroom and beyond. Explore the latest iOS features including Files App, the new Dock, Screen Recording, drag-n-drop as well as improvements to Apple’s Classroom app! Come take a hands-on look at the latest and greatest Apple hardware! Apple System Engineers will provide an overview of the enhancements provided by iOS and Yosemite, particularly as they relate to your classroom.  Hear about managed distribution, AirDrop, Caching Server 2 and more.
Speakers
AI

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
J 203
  General, Digital Age Learning

1:00pm EST

School Retool Hack-a-Thon
Limited Capacity seats available
School Retool is an aspirational method to support school leaders in redesigning school culture using small, scrappy experiments called "hacks." Using design methodology pioneered by IDEO and refined by the Stanford Institute for Design for school leaders, School Retool uses hacks to start small, but they're built on research-based practices that lead to Deeper Learning. The belief is that small, brave and courageous acts can create the conditions for students to be prepared for college, career and civic engagement in the innovation economy. The experience is founded on three important Hack Mindsets: Bias Toward Action, Fail Forward to Learn, and Start Small.
Speakers
avatar for Kaleb Rashad

Kaleb Rashad

Interim Chief Executive Officer, High Tech High Central
Kaleb Rashad is the Interim Chief Executive Officer through June 2023. Kaleb holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development, two master’s degrees, and a doctorate in educational leadership focusing on relational trust and organizational change. Kaleb is the Co-Founder & Creative... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
J 205
  Keynote Speaker, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

1:00pm EST

How Studyo was developed from teacher feedback to help students build organizational skills
Limited Capacity seats available
Teacher-student communications used to be simple: teachers would write tasks and due dates on the blackboard and students would note them in their planner. With the advent of the digital age, teachers are now leveraging thousands of fantastic digital tools to engage students, yet, making it much harder for students to track everything expected of them, especially with different teachers using different strategies. In this workshop, explore how schools helped define what Studyo has become and which challenges were faced in providing a better tool for student organization. Learn how schools are currently using Studyo to support the development of organizational skills and help students track all their work in one single place.
Speakers
avatar for Renaud Boisjoly

Renaud Boisjoly

CEO, Studyo
With over 25 years experience in supporting teachers and schools in building technology plans based on educational goals, both during his 19 years as part of Apple Canada’s Education team, and later as part of the Eastern Townships School Board, he became pivotal in the planning... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
J 107
  Sponsor, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

2:15pm EST

Reading Rituals & Routines
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In this session we will talk about ways to take your literacy instruction to the next level using the balanced literacy framework. This session will allow you to stock up on ideas for engaging your students, meeting all their needs and challenging them to reach for higher-order thinking. You will also discover how to integrate technology into your daily instruction and how to differetiate that technology.
Speakers
avatar for Greg Smedley-Warren

Greg Smedley-Warren

Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Smorgasbord
I have been teaching for 16 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 13th year in Kindergarten. I received my bachelor's degree from Indiana University and received my ELL certification from David Lipscomb University. When I’m not in... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Great Hall
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

2:15pm EST

Student-Centered Classrooms for Today's Student: Engaging All Learners Through Choice, Technology, and Innovative Practices
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Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Our learners today live in a completely different world than we did 25, 15, or even 10 years ago. Students have access to on demand information with the click of a button on their phones. In today's world, technology is growing exponentially, change is an expected part of our lives, and we have tools that have revolutionized the way we think about teaching and learning.
Yet, on the fundamental level of learning we know that all of this change needs to be channeled for it to have a positive impact on our students and in our classrooms. This session goes into detail on how to build a student-centered classroom that promotes authentic learning experiences for all students.
Attendees will learn:
how student-choice fuels engagement
how to use technology with a learning purpose
what innovative teaching practices impact a diverse set of learners
why student-centered classrooms promote equity and ownership of learning
Innovation in education starts with our students. It strengthens relationships, and deepens learning experiences. Student choice and technology allow teachers to build true engagement with all students regardless of their background.
Speakers
avatar for AJ Juliani

AJ Juliani

Director of Learning and Innovation, Centennial School District (PA)
A.J. Juliani is the Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As a former Engish teacher, football coach, and K-12 Technology Staff Developer, A.J. has worked towards innovative learning experiences for students in various roles. A.J. is also an award-winning... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
FabLab 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

2:15pm EST

YouTube Can Do What!?!
Limited Capacity seats available
Do you think YouTube is just a place where you can watch the latest viral video? Well this is the session for you! In this session we will look at the amazing features that YouTube can bring to your classroom. We will look at everything from creating playlist, livestreams, and video editing that can be done with YouTube.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Phyall

Adam Phyall

Director of Technology and Media Services, Newton County School System, GA
Mr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher and the current Director of Technology & Media Services for Newton County Schools. Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the amazing things that technology can add to instruction. Mr. Phyall began... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
J 202
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

2:15pm EST

Game On! Adventures in the Gamified Classroom
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The gamified classroom is an adventure at any level or content area. This session will describe how to layer the most motivational techniques of gameplay over your curriculum to increase student collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Come away with practical strategies that you can use in any class or grade level to make learning come alive for your students! You will leave ready to turn your classroom into a gamified adventure!
Speakers
avatar for Tisha Richmond

Tisha Richmond

Student Engagement & PD Specialist, Medford School District
Tisha is an innovative district Student Engagement & Professional Development Specialist, speaker, and author from Southern Oregon. She has taught Family and Consumer Science for 25 years and has served in various leadership roles locally and nationally. Tisha is the author of the... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
J 104
  General, Digital Age Learning

2:15pm EST

iPad for Administrators
Limited Capacity seats available
In today’s school environment, it's important for school administrators to access and use the same digital tools as teachers and students. The iPad provides an opportunity to be productive and efficient at all times. Come experience "A Day in the Life of an Administrator” and enhance your ability to use iPad.
Speakers
AI

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
J 203
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

2:15pm EST

Learning to THINK…Thinking to LEARN!
Limited Capacity seats available
Help! My students are just not THINKING! This cry is heard globally by parents and educators. In this interactive, hands-on presentation, learn how schools and districts are using a set of visual tools to teach both critical THINKING and WRITING to ALL PreK-12 students.  By understanding how the brain is wired for pattern seeking this applied knowledge has a dramatic impact on the teaching of critical THINKING and communication.  Lots of content student examples will be shared and the success stories of schools striving to fulfill the mission of Learning to THINK and then THINKING to Learn.

Speakers
JD
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Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Mahogany Room
  General, Digital Age Learning

2:15pm EST

No More Front of the Room: Welcome to Blended Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
Do you want to accomplish more in the limited time you have with your students? Do you not have enough technology for every student to use an online tool at the same time? Welcome to Blended Learning…the program that teaches you how to teach groups of students doing different assignments at the same time. Come learn the skills you need to take your class to the next level.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Desiree Alexander

Dr. Desiree Alexander

Founder CEO, Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC
Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
J 102
  General, Digital Age Learning

2:15pm EST

You Can't Make Them -So Now What?
Limited Capacity seats available
According to Paul Sloane “Creativity is thinking of something new. Innovation is the implementation of something new.” Therefore, innovation requires individual change, which means risk, support,and a culture of continuous improvement.
To achieve innovation driven growth you must:
-Understand the change process - how to work with the living, leave the dead alone, and revive the zombies .
-Know the type of organization you have created - how to shift to one of collegiality, where deep challenging conversations occur around important topics.
-Operate based on the principles of Perceptual Control Theory - forming agreements at all levels and managing agreements not people.
Learn how we have woken the zombies, focused on the living, shifted groups towards collegiality, formed agreements and kept it together by understanding why and how people behave.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Bostick

Valerie Bostick

Assistant Head of Schools PreK3 to Grade 8, Gulliver Schools
avatar for Shelley Roy

Shelley Roy

Middle School Counselor- Pedagogical Coach, Gulliver Academy
Shelley Roy is a forty-year veteran of education. Having traveled the globe working with schools and businesses across the US, Canada, Australia, and China she brings a breadth of experience. As the author of A People Primer, Creating Well-BEing, and Co-author of A Connected School... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
J 206
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

2:15pm EST

Digital Identity: Growing Up in a Connected Culture
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Today, technology allows us to amplify students’ stories as learners produce, publish and share in our digital culture. Digital forms of storytelling—like blogs, tweets, and texts—invite new audience, offer diverse feedback and engage students to collaborate with the world. More so, sharing begs awareness, seeks understanding and has the potential to turn classroom devices into empathy-generating machines as kids interact and learn about the world. We celebrate the benefits of technology and explicitly teach students to consider their identity as they use media to understand themselves and their place in the global learning community.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Ziemke

Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC
 

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Cypress Room 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote Speaker, Digital Age Learning

2:15pm EST

Making images with text: Engaging visual tasks for literacy
Limited Capacity seats available
In this hands-on workshop we'll take a deep dive into some visual literacy. You'll get into some experimental photography with your iPad to build imagery that brings photographs, artwork, drawing and text together. Use your iPad and a variety of materials and teaching tools to provide opportunities for students to produce creative work in any subject area. Enhance visual literacy skills and engage with workflows that bring 'hands-on making' and digital tools together, seamlessly. We’ll be making ‘Identi-kit selfies’, seeing spelling lists in a whole new light, labeling shapes by drawing with words, and labeling a skeleton using our own body…and more! This practical session will exploit a flexible model that can be adapted to suit diverse age groups and learning goals, and you'll leave with the apps, ideas and confidence to implement some new projects on your return to the classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Cathy Hunt

Cathy Hunt

Teacher, St Hilda's School & iPad Art Room
Cathy is a well-known advocate for the creative integration of technology in education, developing ground-breaking programs for students around the world that combine hands-on, tactile and collaborative ways of working with mobile devices. As an award-winning educational consultant... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
J 207
  Keynote Speaker, Digital Age Learning

2:15pm EST

Engage, Motivate, and Excite your Students with Interactive Lessons
Limited Capacity seats available
Nearpod empowers teachers to facilitate lessons in a way that will spark students’ curiosity, excitement, and motivation. Teachers can share multimedia activities, receive real-time feedback, and instantly gauge student understanding. In this session, you will learn how to incorporate this powerful tool into your classroom, and leave with an interactive lesson to share with your students
Speakers
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Angela Daly

Tech enthusiast. Life-long learner. Regional manager at @Nearpod for FL & OH. Home Chef. The ocean cures all!

Thursday November 9, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
J 107
  Sponsor, Digital Age Learning

3:30pm EST

Using the Tools of Improv to Innovate
Second City Works (SCW) is the B2B arm of the world-renowned theater, The Second City. SCW brings the skills of improvisation and the authenticity of humor to over 600 organizations each year through events, workshops, and digital content. With expertise in audience dynamics, ensemble building, co-creation, and agility, Second City Works’ mission is to create a more empowered, creative, and collaborative business culture worldwide.

Get ready to examine your own approach to innovation and build new skills through the philosophies of Improv to face changing landscapes and conveying vision in a way that matters.
Speakers
TC

Tim Chidester

Facilitator, Second City Works
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Le Le Mason

Facilitator, Second City Works
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Robyn Scott

Lead Facilitator, Second City Works
Robyn Scott received her degree in Addiction Studies from Texas Tech University and subsequently worked as a case manager until 2001 when she decided to change course and pursue an acting career. Since graduating from the Conservatory at The Second City she has performed with several... Read More →
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Second City Works

Improv, Second City Works
YOU’RE A SMART COLLABORATOR THAT WANTS THE RIGHT PARTNER TO HELP YOU CHALLENGE AND OVERCOME THE CONVENTIONS THAT YOU, YOUR TEAM, AND YOUR COMPANY FACE EVERYDAY. WELCOME TO THE CLUB. At Second City Works, we know dysfunction exists (that’s the comedy part) and provide the tools... Read More →

Thursday November 9, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ransom Everglades Auditorium 3575 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

4:45pm EST

Yoga
Easy Flow Yoga
Thursday November 9, 2017 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Church 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Fun

8:00pm EST

Thursday Night Live Music with our MC
Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez will sing live while we network and have fun!
Thursday November 9, 2017 8:00pm - TBA EST
The Grove Spot 3324 Virginia St, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
  Fun
 
Friday, November 10
 

6:30am EST

Morning Run
Join Danny Eguizabal for an early morning run. Meet at the Sonesta (hotel) Lobby to start of your day right.
Speakers
avatar for Danny Eguizabal

Danny Eguizabal

Director of Performing Arts, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Music Teacher at St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School, foodie, & avid runner.

Friday November 10, 2017 6:30am - 7:00am EST
Sonesta Lobby 2889 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL 33133, United States
  Fun

7:00am EST

Morning Meditation
Join Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez in the Neptune Garden to start your day mindfully. Jorge will guide you in meditation.
Speakers
avatar for Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez

Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez

Chaplain, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Originally from Puerto Rico, Jorge is a singer songwriter with over 15 years of experience as a musician and worship leader in Puerto Rico and the United States. He earned his undergraduate degree in music from the University of Puerto Rico and received his Masters of Divinity from... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 7:00am - 7:30am EST
Nepenthe Garden 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Fun

8:00am EST

We Are Made for Story
Campfire conversations, cave paintings, letters mailed across the sea — the tools and times have changed, but the human condition has not. We are made for story. Today, we have so many ways for students to share their stories; we move beyond “write it down” and diversify the how with digital options: blog, make a movie, write a multi-touch book, sing a song, share online. When we invite kids to tell their stories, we place our students at the center of curriculum and make it about them. Join in as we leverage the power of story in a digital age to benchmark time and change the future.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Ziemke

Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC
 

Friday November 10, 2017 8:00am - 8:20am EST
Church 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

8:20am EST

Love & Disruption
This presentation is a collection of stories about three important shifts to move us from Compliance to Innovation in Education: Culture, People, & Projects. It will showcase a few examples of student work, paint a portrait of the people who design those experiences, and the cultural/organizational shifts that support/encourage/inspire the people who design EPIC projects.
Speakers
avatar for Kaleb Rashad

Kaleb Rashad

Interim Chief Executive Officer, High Tech High Central
Kaleb Rashad is the Interim Chief Executive Officer through June 2023. Kaleb holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development, two master’s degrees, and a doctorate in educational leadership focusing on relational trust and organizational change. Kaleb is the Co-Founder & Creative... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 8:20am - 8:40am EST
Church 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

8:40am EST

Poetry of Programming
If code is the colouring pens and lego blocks of our times - the tools of creation - how do we teach the curiosity, joy and wonder to our kids? I've spent last years looking at programming and play: how to create experiences that go deeper than just learning logic. So, just like Alice, I swallowed the blue pill and fell down inside the machine.
Speakers
avatar for Linda Liukas

Linda Liukas

Children's Book Author, Illustrator, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Hello Ruby
- Winner of the Rakuten Technology & Innovation Award Gold Prize -Linda is the author and illustrator of Hello Ruby, a children’s picture book series about the whimsical world of computers, coding, internet and AI. She's the founder of Rails Girls, a global movement to teach young... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 8:40am - 9:00am EST
Church 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

9:30am EST

From Basic to ACES: Using #ScannableTech for Deeper Learning
Scannable technology can transform teaching and learning when integrated in a purposeful manner. Join Dr. Monica Burns as she shares her ACES Framework for scannable technology integration. You will learn how QR codes and augmented reality can be used to give students Access to Curated resources, Engage students in hands-on learning experiences, and Share student work in interactive spaces. Discover favorite apps, lesson ideas and get and more as you dive into scannable technology!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Monica Burns

Dr. Monica Burns

Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Class Tech Tips, LLC
Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher in New York City, Monica used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Church 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

Kick Your Day Off RIGHT with Morning Meeting
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Kick Your Day off RIGHT With Morning Meeting You will find the value of starting each day with a morning meeting after attending this session. You will see how 10-20 minutes each morning can change the dynamics of your classroom and make it more like a family. You’ll learn the components of morning meeting as well as ideas for greetings, activities and morning messages to use in your classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Greg Smedley-Warren

Greg Smedley-Warren

Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Smorgasbord
I have been teaching for 16 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 13th year in Kindergarten. I received my bachelor's degree from Indiana University and received my ELL certification from David Lipscomb University. When I’m not in... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
J 205
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

Level Up: Five Steps to Gamify Your Class
Limited Capacity seats available
The face of instruction is changing, as educators often struggle to engage digital natives. Gamification, or applying game mechanics to non-traditional settings, has proved to be an innovative and effective way to capture the interest of today's learners. In this session, educators will create a basic template to help them begin the process of gamifying their classroom for little or no money.

This will support Common Core standards, because it can be used by any educator in any content area at any level. The engagement and empowerment levels for students will be amplified, facilitating teaching and learning.

After attending this session, participants will:
a) understand what gamification in education means, and how it will help to engage digital natives.
b) understand the difference between gamification and game-based learning.
c) begin to create a gamification model that they can incorporate immediately, using Google Sites (example here: https://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/thomas-jhfi-english/classstructure).
d) learn other resources to gamify for little or no cost.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Founder, PGCPS
Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
FabLab 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

Microblogging, Movies and Math
Limited Capacity seats available
Using iPads for math should mean more than drill and practice. We'll explore math-creation apps that support best practices, allowing students to explain and share their learning. We’ll also explore the use of videoconferencing, tweeting and blogging to take your classroom mathematics global.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Cassidy

Kathy Cassidy

Teacher, Prairie South School Division
Kathy Cassidy is an award-winning Canadian first grade teacher whose passions include literacy, connecting classrooms and using technology in transformative ways. In 2005, she realized she could connect her classroom with the outside world using student blogs, video-conferencing... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Cypress Room 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

The Future is Me
Limited Capacity filling up
In this featured speech, Liv shares 5 idea keys that matter for connected learners. Hear how Liv’s work as a “book activist” has gone global. Be inspired by how Liv has come to know her place in the world through technology creation and connected learning opportunities. If you have not heard Liv speak, this is a must for every educator!
Speakers
avatar for Olivia van Ledtje

Olivia van Ledtje

The LivBits
Olivia (aka LivBit) is a 10-year old reader, thinker, and kids' voice believer. She is smart about all things shark and hopes to be a future ichthyologist. She’s also a passionate advocate for books and using social media to promote digital citizenship, student voice and global... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
J 206
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

21st Century Skills and Tablets: How Can My Students Engage with Classroom Content?
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will learn a variety of resources that will support any project or problem based learning unit. Within units, students will be able to use multiple ways to show their learning and share with authentic audiences through the use of iPads or tablets. Projects shared in this presentation can be used as both formative or summative and include 21st century skills.

How can my students make a creative presentation that shows their learning? You will find out here! Students of all ages will learn the best of the best ways to collaborate, curate, share information, and communicate their knowledge and learning with others digitally. Our conversation will begin with how engaging PBL units can be and how much deeper learning can occur when students have the ability to create and share what they’ve learned with the world.

-Participants will get to see examples of multiple grade level and subject area projects
-Participants will see examples of rubrics that include content as well as 21st century skills
-Participants will get to practice and explore the apps
-Participants will learn ways to manage groups of students working on a variety projects at the same time
-Participants will leave with a project they've created in Animoto
-Participants will see application of these resources for teaching content
Speakers
E
DI

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Mahogany Room
  General, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

Bring the world to your classroom with Google Geo tools!
Limited Capacity seats available
This session gives us time for a deep dive to develop a plan for enriching lessons with a geospatial component. During the session we'll explore rich learning opportunities in Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Expeditions, and Google Earth engine. No prior geospatial experience needed! These powerful tools support the integration of geospatial components and critical thinking into learning activities with ease on a Chromebook or other device. Regardless of grade level or content area, you’ll find lots of spots in your curriculum that are ready for the enhanced learning and engagement possibilities realized with geospatial integration.
Speakers
avatar for Aida Awad

Aida Awad

Lead Learner, To The Cloud EDU
Aida Awad is an Educational Consultant, Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, former Earth Science Professor at Broward College, and Admin Academy presenter for the IL Principal's Assn. She’s a recovering high school administrator, Google Certified Trainer, long time science teacher... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
J 203
  General, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

Creativity in the English Classroom: Beyond Essays & Worksheets
Limited Capacity seats available
Writing can often feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when looking at the current standards. While sharing my experiences, I explain how to weave together engaging lessons that incorporate grammar, multiple curriculums, technology & creativity. Participants will be exposed to examples of cross-curricular writing projects, complete with project resources (including rubrics and project guidelines). The participants will take part in a discussion about how they could adapt the projects to meet the needs of their students.
Speakers
JW

Jennie Webster

Teacher, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Jennie Webster dreamed of being a writer while growing up. An avid reader, she loved how words could work together to create images and evoke emotions. Though she decided to pursue teaching, she came back to her love of writing and has been passionate about it ever since, working... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
J 207
  General, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

Go Brand Yourself!
Limited Capacity seats available
It’s more important than ever that educators promote their best selves and the best of their schools. Branding is an excellent way to do this.

In this seminar, you will learn the basic components of educational branding and why it is so important to brand. You will also learn the steps you will need to get started (and the pitfalls to avoid).

This is a fun, energetic presentation by one of education’s most rising stars that you will not want to miss!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Desiree Alexander

Dr. Desiree Alexander

Founder CEO, Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC
Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
J 104
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

9:30am EST

RU Literate?
Limited Capacity seats available
Literacy is all about communication. Because literacy has always been related to technology (think printing press!) literacy continues to evolve along with our technological growth. We educators must understand the evolution of what it means to be literate. We must also continue our own literacy development in order to best educate our 21st century students. Let's talk about literacy in the technological age. How can we grow in our own learning to lead our students in theirs? We will look at examples of how to bring literacy to life using tools like Twitter, blogs, infographics, presentation formats and strategies like choice literacy (ie: Daily 5). We will also discuss what this means in relation to standards.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Hernandez

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
J 102
  General, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

App-Stractions' and 'Padding Patterns'
Limited Capacity seats available
In this hands-on session, you’ll see how creative workflows can blend hands-on techniques and digital tools to promote exciting opportunities for learning. We will use some organic and workflows and create exciting mixed-media work by combining traditional, hands-on art-making processes with photography and apps to produce original imagery. Yes, you can draw and paint digitally, but that’s just the beginning.
You’ll never look at your iPad the same way after this workshop where we make terrific tessellations and engage with the elements of art to produce abstract art. Filled with new ideas, you’ll return to the classroom with the resources you need implement some ‘iPad fusion’ with your connected kids.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Hunt

Cathy Hunt

Teacher, St Hilda's School & iPad Art Room
Cathy is a well-known advocate for the creative integration of technology in education, developing ground-breaking programs for students around the world that combine hands-on, tactile and collaborative ways of working with mobile devices. As an award-winning educational consultant... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am EST
J 202
  Keynote Speaker, Digital Age Learning

9:30am EST

School Retool Hack-a-Thon
Limited Capacity seats available
School Retool is an aspirational method to support school leaders in redesigning school culture using small, scrappy experiments called "hacks." Using design methodology pioneered by IDEO and refined by the Stanford Institute for Design for school leaders, School Retool uses hacks to start small, but they're built on research-based practices that lead to Deeper Learning. The belief is that small, brave and courageous acts can create the conditions for students to be prepared for college, career and civic engagement in the innovation economy. The experience is founded on three important Hack Mindsets: Bias Toward Action, Fail Forward to Learn, and Start Small.
Speakers
avatar for Kaleb Rashad

Kaleb Rashad

Interim Chief Executive Officer, High Tech High Central
Kaleb Rashad is the Interim Chief Executive Officer through June 2023. Kaleb holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development, two master’s degrees, and a doctorate in educational leadership focusing on relational trust and organizational change. Kaleb is the Co-Founder & Creative... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am EST
Great Hall
  Keynote Speaker, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

10:45am EST

A Compilation of Classroom Management Ideas & Tips
Limited Capacity filling up
In this session, one of Mr. Greg’s goals is to bring tons of new and fresh classroom management strategies, tips, tricks, and ideas! Plan on learning about different types of behavior systems, rewards and consequences, the importance of routines, expectations and procedures, and ways to bring free and low-cost incentives into your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Greg Smedley-Warren

Greg Smedley-Warren

Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Smorgasbord
I have been teaching for 16 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 13th year in Kindergarten. I received my bachelor's degree from Indiana University and received my ELL certification from David Lipscomb University. When I’m not in... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
J 205
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

10:45am EST

Create a Digital Hub for your Classroom with The NEW Google Sites
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you looking to create a media-rich, professional looking school or classroom website? Google Sites brings the best of Google Apps for Education together in one place. This session will cover how to create a site, basic editing, creating a site structure, and how to bring in content from Google Drive, YouTube, and Google Calendar to create a robust digital center of your classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Pace

Kyle Pace

Director of Technology, Grain Valley School District
Kyle Pace is a former elementary school teacher, Instructional Technology Coach, and currently is the Director of Technology for the Grain Valley School District in Grain Valley, Missouri. Kyle champions to support teaching and learning with meaningful technology integration using... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Cypress Room 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

10:45am EST

One of the most 13 Innovative Schools in the World: Steve JobsSchools in the Netherlands
Named one of the 13 most innovative schools in the world, the Steve JobsSchools in the Netherlands and elsewhere focus on personalized learning. Come and learn about our concept and the tool we use to make it work: sCoolSuite.
Speakers
avatar for Michel de Hond

Michel de Hond

Managing Director & CTO, sCoolSuite bv
Michel de Hond is the CTO and Managing director of sCoolSuite, sCoolSuite started 5 years ago with the concept of the Steve JobsSchools in Amsterdam. The Steve JobsSchool was featured in BusinessInsider as one of thirteen most innovative schools in the world. A new school concept... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Church 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

10:45am EST

Putting the Pieces Together
Limited Capacity seats available
We often use the term technology integration, but often find ourselves doing the same things new technology. This session focuses in on technology innovation strategies. When students start to innovate they will utilize new technologies in new ways and to push the limits in their learning. This session will focus on how to increase the level of technology innovation by demonstrating how to build lessons and activities that are engaging, rigorous and relevant for all students. This session will provide any Administrator or Teacher the foundation to move beyond the Substitution level of Technology Integration and have all learners extending beyond. This is accomplished through the use of the Rigor Relevance Framework, SAMR and TPACK.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Phyall

Adam Phyall

Director of Technology and Media Services, Newton County School System, GA
Mr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher and the current Director of Technology & Media Services for Newton County Schools. Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the amazing things that technology can add to instruction. Mr. Phyall began... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
J 207
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

10:45am EST

MEET your students-Choices through technology to Motivate, Engage, Empower and Transform Students in Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
Session will show ways to provide more personalized learning experiences to enable students to learn beyond the classroom setting through the use of digital tools. Explore new ideas for opening up learning spaces through the creation of asynchronous lessons, blended learning environments and even the use of PBL. We will share ideas about how to move students from learners to leaders, to create their own assessments and interactive lessons, and drive their learning. Tools will be shared which can be used by teachers and students to expand learning spaces and exchange roles in the "classroom" setting. Some examples are Nearpod, Buncee, Edmodo, Blendspace, Formative, Flipgrid, Recap, Hoonuit, Padlet and others will be included in the resources for engaging students. A survey will be used to determine attendee interests prior to the start of the session. Many examples of student created assessments and projects will be shared. 
Speakers
avatar for Rachelle Dené Poth

Rachelle Dené Poth

Spanish and STEAM Teacher, Consultant, Riverview School District
Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master’s in Instructional Technology, and is currently pursuing a second... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
J 206
  General, Digital Age Learning

10:45am EST

Take and Train Tech Series: Student Cyber Safety
Limited Capacity seats available
This Take and Train Tech Series session is all about teaching upper elementary, middle and high school students about the being safe while they are on the Internet and using technology. Be the hero of your school by using this well-prepared, fun, interactive training session with your students. Please don’t assume they know this information already! Come get the resources to reteach this session!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Desiree Alexander

Dr. Desiree Alexander

Founder CEO, Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC
Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
J 104
  General, Digital Age Learning

10:45am EST

The Google Infused Classroom - Demonstrations of Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
How do we facilitate our teaching using technology so that our students have the opportunity to create artifacts of learning that truly make their thinking visible and amplify their voice? What can we do to take learning beyond the ‘worksheet’? In this session, we will explore the top Google infused tools available to help students create meaningful learning opportunities. You will leave with ideas for practical curricular and pedagogical upgrades aligned with 21st-century literacies for your students to demonstrate their learning in meaningful ways and for an authentic audience.
Speakers
avatar for Tanya Avrith

Tanya Avrith

Education Evangelist, Adobe
Tanya Avrith is the co-author of “The Google Infused Classroom” and the newly released “Microsoft Infused Classroom”. She is a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and Adobe Education Leader. As an advocate for student voice, Tanya believes in the power... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
J 102
  General, Digital Age Learning

10:45am EST

What’s New with Apple
Limited Capacity seats available
Come experience iOS 11, a monumental leap from what is already the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. iOS 11 empowers teachers and students to access new levels of productivity in the classroom and beyond. Explore the latest iOS features including Files App, the new Dock, Screen Recording, drag-n-drop as well as improvements to Apple’s Classroom app! Come take a hands-on look at the latest and greatest Apple hardware! Apple System Engineers will provide an overview of the enhancements provided by iOS and Yosemite, particularly as they relate to your classroom.  Hear about managed distribution, AirDrop, Caching Server 2 and more.
Speakers
AI

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
J 203
  General, Digital Age Learning

10:45am EST

Power to the Little People: Literacy, Independence, Critica
Limited Capacity seats available
Technology transforms learning for all students but may have the greatest impact on developing readers and writers. This session will share strategies for leveraging digital tools with our youngest learners to capture student thinking, differentiate instruction and provide multimodal response options. From annotation with a drawing tool, to video feedback and collaboration on an LMS, we’ll unpack student work samples and video lessons to find new instructional practices to empower students in the early years.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Ziemke

Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC
 

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
FabLab 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote Speaker, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

10:45am EST

Critical Thinkers and Collaborative Communicators: Job security in the workforce of tomorrow
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Blomfield

Ryan Blomfield

North American Channel Manager, Nureva Inc.
Ryan was born into a family of educators and extraordinary communicators. His first career choice was broadcasting, where he spent a decade working as a radio announcer in cities throughout western Canada. More recently, Ryan worked as an online software trainer and as a consultant... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
J 204
  Sponsor, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

10:45am EST

Space Matters: Integrating Learning Spaces, Technology, and Pedagogy to Drive Increased Student Engagement and Success in STE(A)M Education
Limited Capacity seats available
This session highlights how the successful integration of progressive learning spaces combined with education technology and progressive teaching methodologies are contributing to increased student engagement and success.  Research findings demonstrate the positive impact of flexible and collaborative learning strategies on student outcomes in STE(A)M education.
Speakers
FV

Frank Vastola

Frank serves educational institutions in a consultative role that supports all aspects surrounding progressive learning spaces and engaging workplace environments. He leverages over 30 years of experience from across education administration, teaching, education technology and integrated... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am EST
J 107
  Sponsor, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

10:45am EST

Creative programming in K5 education Masterclass (1,5 hours)
Limited Capacity seats available
Our kids will grow up in a world run by computers. How do we install curiosity & a creative attitude to them without adding to screen time? A hands-on workshop to teach computing in an unplugged way. All participants will leave with an understanding of how to include computers, technology and coding to everyday learning situations or curriculum. Requirements: pens, paper, scissors, tape. If possible, tablet or laptop that participant bring with them + wi-fi connection. But we can work around this.
Speakers
avatar for Linda Liukas

Linda Liukas

Children's Book Author, Illustrator, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Hello Ruby
- Winner of the Rakuten Technology & Innovation Award Gold Prize -Linda is the author and illustrator of Hello Ruby, a children’s picture book series about the whimsical world of computers, coding, internet and AI. She's the founder of Rails Girls, a global movement to teach young... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 10:45am - 12:15pm EST
J202
  Keynote Speaker, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

11:45am EST

Lunch
Connect and enjoy lunch!
Friday November 10, 2017 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
Oak Grove 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Lunch

12:45pm EST

Digital Storytelling 101: Student Creations In Every Subject Area
Students of all ages have a story to tell! From personal narratives in the English Language Arts classrooms to the steps of an experiment in a Science classroom. Join Dr. Monica Burns for an overview of the totally free Adobe Spark tools for iPads and Chromebooks. This session will introduce Spark Video movie-making tool, Spark Page website builder tool, and Spark Post image creator tool.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Monica Burns

Dr. Monica Burns

Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Class Tech Tips, LLC
Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher in New York City, Monica used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
Church 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

Educators on the GO- Using iPads to Increase Productivity
Limited Capacity seats available
Do you ever ask yourself, I have an iPad now what do I do? Or has my iPad truly made me more productive? If so, this workshop will give an overview of ways the iPad can be used to increase an educator’s daily productivity. The iPad can assist in tasks ranging from student management, project planning, taking notes to observing classroom teachers. This overview will give you a great place to start using your iPad more productively.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Phyall

Adam Phyall

Director of Technology and Media Services, Newton County School System, GA
Mr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher and the current Director of Technology & Media Services for Newton County Schools. Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the amazing things that technology can add to instruction. Mr. Phyall began... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
J 207
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

Leading Google Style
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you looking for new ways to increase productivity for yourself and your staff? This session will cover a multitude of ways you can begin using Google Apps for yourself, your administrative team, and your teachers that will help more traditional processes work smarter and go paperless in your school or district. We'll cover Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sites, Blogger, YouTube, and more! Join us!
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Pace

Kyle Pace

Director of Technology, Grain Valley School District
Kyle Pace is a former elementary school teacher, Instructional Technology Coach, and currently is the Director of Technology for the Grain Valley School District in Grain Valley, Missouri. Kyle champions to support teaching and learning with meaningful technology integration using... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
Cypress Room 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

App Smashing for Increased Engagement
Limited Capacity seats available
Come and learn the power of App Smashing, the process of using multiple apps in conjunction with one another to complete a new and creative final task or project. These apps can be used with middle and high school formative assessments, presentations and student work. Participants will explore a variety of digital resources and tools. The focus on will be on increasing student engagement through interactive learning, empowering students to take ownership of their learning, and redesigning instruction using technology. The digital tools and strategies used in this session will be purposefully picked to maximize teacher knowledge and increase student achievement.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsey Smoot

Lindsey Smoot

Teacher, Miami Yoder Schools
I am a middle school teacher in Colorado.

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
J 107
  General, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

Building Pathways for Digital Citizenship
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kari Stubbs

Dr. Kari Stubbs

Vice President, Strategic Alliances, BrainPOP
I'm thrilled to connect around Middle School Science, and would love to chat about BrainPOP's newest offering BrainPOP Science! I'm grateful to be attending an in-person event again, and am looking forward to having conversations. I started my career as a classroom teacher, and in... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
J 104
  General, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

Empower Your Faculty
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on balancing the learning needs identified by your administration with the interests of the faculty, getting the biggest bang for the buck, and identifying, then leveraging the “experts” in your building. Walk away from this session with an understanding of non-traditional “unconferences", teacher coaching and professional learning networks. Whether you call it edcamp or just an unconference, every school should be empowering their faculty to learn and share with one another. Doing so, deservingly, acknowledges and celebrates them as professionals. 
Speakers
avatar for Kim Sivick

Kim Sivick

Director of Technology Innovation, Katz Hillel Day School
Kim Sivick is the Director of Technology Innovation at Katz Hillel Day School in Boca Raton. She has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. She served as the Director of Organizational and Professional Development at the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
J 206
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

12:45pm EST

STEAM: Design and implement an engaging program for young learners
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to develop your own hands-on STEAM program that will fuel your students’ passion for learning.
At this session, you will:

-See examples of scheduling and logistics of implementing STEAM in your classroom

-Participate in hands-on collaborative planning

-Hear real-world classroom challenges and successes

-Leave with program models, lesson guides and STEAM resources
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Mohr

Katherine Mohr

Primary Science Teacher, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Katherine Mohr is a Preschool STEAM teacher who has been teaching at St. Stephen's for ten years. With a focus on Science, Engineering, and Music, Katherine is passionate about providing quality early childhood education. She holds certifications in Early Childhood Education, Elementary... Read More →
avatar for Robbin Simons

Robbin Simons

Godly Play Teacher, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Grew up in New England. Interested in the arts, travel and good books. Twenty-five years teaching preschool and elementary level special area subjects, the past fourteen of which have been at St. Stephen's. Always looking for more ways to play and learn!
avatar for Delia Zepeda

Delia Zepeda

Science Teacher, St Stephen's Epicopal Day School
Years teaching: 20+First Year at St. Stephen’s: 1990Schooling: Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Barry University; Master of Science in Pre-K/Primary Science, Barry UniversityMemberships: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), National Assn for the Education of Young Children... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
J 102
  General, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

Teaching and Creating with iPad
Limited Capacity seats available
In a true 21st Century Classroom, it’s not enough for teachers to ask students if they know something.  Teachers need to ask students to connect new knowledge to prior knowledge and then use the combined knowledge to produce something new.   Join Apple as they share a variety of ways that students may produce evidence of learning across all content areas.
Speakers
AI

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
J 203
  General, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

The Google Infused Classroom - Curation and Reflection using Digital Portfolios
Limited Capacity seats available
Reflection is what we do during and at the end of a unit to think critically about the learning process. It is a time set aside to contemplate what we learned, how we learned and where we might connect it to the real world. In this session, we will examine how to implement process- oriented digital portfolios that promote self-assessment and reflection for students as they learn. Explore the best Google infused tools available and how to easily set up your classroom digital workflow when using digital portfolios.
Speakers
avatar for Tanya Avrith

Tanya Avrith

Education Evangelist, Adobe
Tanya Avrith is the co-author of “The Google Infused Classroom” and the newly released “Microsoft Infused Classroom”. She is a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and Adobe Education Leader. As an advocate for student voice, Tanya believes in the power... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
FabLab 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  General, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

Unplugged! Board Games Edition
Limited Capacity seats available
How do you teach Computer Science? Are you looking for ways to teach tech without devices? Welcome to Computer Science using Board Games. During this session we explore games such as Robot Turtles, Coding Farmers, Little Codr, Scratch cards/printables, and task cards. After playing the games session attendees will create their own board games in order to further think about integration into the curriculum. Attendees will have a basic understanding of the importance of unplugged activities beyond what they can find online. Schools will learn where to look for these goodies and will be able to play each of the games.
Speakers
avatar for Alexis Cobo

Alexis Cobo

Computer Science and Technology Specialist, Pine Crest School
avatar for Debra Jacoby

Debra Jacoby

Computer Science and Technology Specialist, Pine Crest School
Debra has her BS/BA from Syracuse with majors in Inclusive Elementary & Special Education/Art History. Later she received her MS in Educational Leadership and JD from NovaSoutheastern University and her Micromasters from RIT in Design Thinking. Her interest in integrating tools into... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
J 205
  General, Digital Age Learning

12:45pm EST

Global Perspective on Education
Limited Capacity filling up
Speakers
avatar for Michel de Hond

Michel de Hond

Managing Director & CTO, sCoolSuite bv
Michel de Hond is the CTO and Managing director of sCoolSuite, sCoolSuite started 5 years ago with the concept of the Steve JobsSchools in Amsterdam. The Steve JobsSchool was featured in BusinessInsider as one of thirteen most innovative schools in the world. A new school concept... Read More →
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Cathy Hunt

Teacher, St Hilda's School & iPad Art Room
Cathy is a well-known advocate for the creative integration of technology in education, developing ground-breaking programs for students around the world that combine hands-on, tactile and collaborative ways of working with mobile devices. As an award-winning educational consultant... Read More →
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Linda Liukas

Children's Book Author, Illustrator, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Hello Ruby
- Winner of the Rakuten Technology & Innovation Award Gold Prize -Linda is the author and illustrator of Hello Ruby, a children’s picture book series about the whimsical world of computers, coding, internet and AI. She's the founder of Rails Girls, a global movement to teach young... Read More →
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Kaleb Rashad

Interim Chief Executive Officer, High Tech High Central
Kaleb Rashad is the Interim Chief Executive Officer through June 2023. Kaleb holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development, two master’s degrees, and a doctorate in educational leadership focusing on relational trust and organizational change. Kaleb is the Co-Founder & Creative... Read More →
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Mary Wenstrom

CEO, International School Campus, Hamburg Germany
Mary Wenstrom is an innovative Founder and Chief Executive Officer with experience working in public and international education. Ms. Wenstrom is skilled in school leadership, curriculum development, 21st century skills, experiential learning, coaching, professional learning, and... Read More →
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Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC
 

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
Great Hall
  Panel, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

12:45pm EST

Hook your Audience! Use of Video and Storytelling in a Digital World.
Limited Capacity seats available
Imagine a world where we can reach, educate, and transform lives of more people, with no boundaries of time, and with half the effort. The world is shifting to the realm of digital influence, and those who tell stories, and document them on video, will take the lead. I am a passionate storyteller, filmmaker, and producer with a mission to help those who are ready to make an impact and dream big on making a change in education, natural health, and social entrepreneurship. How may you ask? With the power of video, the magic of storytelling and the structure of purposeful strategy.
Let's have a conversation, and get ready to transform your dreams into actions by creating digital stories that work towards your goals. 
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Diana Castro

Producer, Director, and Speaker, ForProductions
Diana Castro is a passionate entrepreneur with an ambitious dreamer's soul, whose mission is to do great things in her world. Her super talent is creating and translating thoughts and ideas into a cohesive symphony of moving pictures, music, text, animation, sound fx, voiceovers... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
J 202
  Sponsor, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

12:45pm EST

Using technology for reteaching
Limited Capacity seats available
 Learn how student co-creation and reteaching will engage your students and help them master concepts. Learn tools for co-creation and how to change roles from being a teacher to being a learner in your own classroom!


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Michelle Emirzian

Genius Plaza

Friday November 10, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
Mahogany Room
  Sponsor, Digital Age Learning

2:00pm EST

Connected From the Start
Limited Capacity seats available
The recent explosion of social media and the connections that media allows have the ability to revolutionize classroom learning. Even young students can be global learners and connect with people and classrooms outside of their building, city or country. We’ll discuss why you would want to do this, curriculum connections and the practicalities of how to make tools such as video conferencing, Twitter and blogging work in YOUR classroom.
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Kathy Cassidy

Teacher, Prairie South School Division
Kathy Cassidy is an award-winning Canadian first grade teacher whose passions include literacy, connecting classrooms and using technology in transformative ways. In 2005, she realized she could connect her classroom with the outside world using student blogs, video-conferencing... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Cypress Room 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

2:00pm EST

Movie Making in the Classroom…No Camera Needed
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
In order for students to be prepared for a more complex life and work environment a 21st century classroom must promote creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Technology tools allow students to create with video, audio, text, and images provide an opportunity to enhance higher order thinking skills. Participants will explore a variety of resources for planning and creating multimedia projects. Participants will develop ideas for creating podcasts, online storybooks, and videos, becoming media producers, not just consumers.
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Adam Phyall

Director of Technology and Media Services, Newton County School System, GA
Mr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher and the current Director of Technology & Media Services for Newton County Schools. Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the amazing things that technology can add to instruction. Mr. Phyall began... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
J 207
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

2:00pm EST

Space Science Work on the Frontiers of Education Part 2
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, participants will learn about space science work developed through High Tech High's Astronomy Club and Blue Dot Education. Andrew Lerario and Brian Delgado have spent the past four years developing a robust space science program which includes projects in rocketry, astronomy, high altitude balloons, and earth science. Our two-part session will focus on sharing this work. Attendees can come to one or both of the sessions. In the first session, we will share our astronomy and high altitude balloon projects. We will move on to our rocketry project in the second session. We will share both small-scale activities and large-scale, longitudinal projects.
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Brian Delgado

Teacher, High Tech High
After a brief stint as an engineer in the biotech industry and a short period working out his wanderlust on a few big trips, Brian Delgado began working at High Tech High in 2001. Since, Brian has held positions as a Math Teacher, Dean of Students, and, most recently, as a Science... Read More →
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Andrew Lerario

Teacher, High Tech High
Since 2006, Andrew Lerario has worked as a progressive teacher, always looking for ways to develop his practice to remain on the frontier of education. He firmly believes that in order to effectively mentor students, he continually needs to push himself as an adult learner. He has... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
J 202
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

2:00pm EST

Workstations/Centers Made Simple
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Get familiar with standards based and differentiated math and literacy center ideas. You will also explore ways to effectively manage your math
and literacy centers. We will see how easy it is to integrate technology into your center time. Plus, discover how center wheels and tubs help make
managing and rotating centers simple for you and your students.
Speakers
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Greg Smedley-Warren

Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Smorgasbord
I have been teaching for 16 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 13th year in Kindergarten. I received my bachelor's degree from Indiana University and received my ELL certification from David Lipscomb University. When I’m not in... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
J 205
  Featured, Digital Age Learning

2:00pm EST

Brand Box EDU: Unpacking the Potential of Branding for Education
Limited Capacity seats available
Brand Box Edu is a look into using branding and marketing techniques for classroom and school projects to encourage more student buy-in and engagement. Discussions will include what role creative branding and marketing plays in engaging students to participate in any project based or classroom event. This session will provide ideas and tools to help improve classroom and school events that include advertising, marketing buzz, and execution, while also gaining support from parents and administrators alike.
Speakers
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Rick Funes

Makerspace Faculty, Gulliver Academy
Rick Funes has been teaching for over 20 years. He has taught a wide variety of subjects that speak to the creative mind, such as video editing, drama, creative writing, and speech. He currently facilitates a Maker Space at Gulliver Schools where he helps young minds to harness... Read More →
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Andres Joubert

Mathematics Teacher & Tech Facilitator, Gulliver Schools
I'm a mathematics teacher living in Miami, FL. I teach, coach youth sports, and facilitate with technology at Gulliver Schools. I like to make, create, and tinker using many different mediums. I am always seeking ways to innovate and re-imagine everything around me. I grew up playing... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
J 102
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

2:00pm EST

Teachers Need Love Too:
Limited Capacity seats available
When we meet to discuss technology, most of our conversation is centered around student needs, student growth and student learning. We develop tons of strategies for working with our kids, but they aren’t the only ones who need support in the classroom… teachers need love too!
Admin, technologists, and teacher leaders, join me as we work on strategies for seeing, supporting, and sustaining faculty use of technology. From discussing easy in-house PD to making the most of peer observations and faculty meeting, this session will focus on building concrete plans for empowering your teachers as they learn how to navigate 21st century tools. Whether you have been 1:1 for 5 years or you are rolling out your first iPad cart, you will leave this session with a variety of strategies to support teacher tech integration for amazing innovation!
Speakers
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Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
J 206
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

2:00pm EST

Tech Toy Time: Teaching Computer Science to PreK - 1st Grade!
Limited Capacity seats available
At Pine Crest, it is our goal that our youngest students develop fundamental computer program concepts through plugged and unplugged activities. Students are introduced to electronic components, applications, and "tech toys". Students gain an understanding of algorithmic thinking through collaborative programming work. They also explore the basics of robotics. Join this session to see how classes are structured, taught, and which learning tools are used. The presentation will include some lecture, tech toy demos, and time for questions and answers.
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Ella Yankelevich, Ph.D.

Computer Science and Technology Specialist, Pine Crest School
Ella Yankelevich is the CompSci & Tech Specialist for Pine Crest School, Grades PK-1. She is a Florida Certified Teacher with degrees from UF as well as a Google Certified Educator. She is also a doctoral student at FAU. Ella uses her knowledge of curriculum, instruction, & technology... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
J 107
  General, Digital Age Learning

2:00pm EST

The ABC's and 123's of Marketing in Education
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will be diving into the essentials of social media and marketing. In depth perspectives for the teacher, the administrator, and the school. Giving easy steps on social media platforms, what content to post, and figuring out an easy play book for schools to apply for the ultimate success in branding and starting the online conversation. Most importantly, being prepared and ahead of the curve for the new generation of parents (millenials) and students (generation Z).
Speakers
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Danny Eguizabal

Director of Performing Arts, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Music Teacher at St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School, foodie, & avid runner.

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
J 104
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

2:00pm EST

Want to Tweet but are Afraid to Learn How: Twitter and Training Wheels:
Limited Capacity seats available
Twitter is not just for Millennials! If you want to grow professionally, engage in, expand, and if you want to jump on the Twitter bandwagon but don’t know how, join us and we will walk you through the basics of using Twitter for professional collaboration (or just for fun!) This session will include information about account basics (setting up an account, learning what these symbols, @ # RT, mean and how to use them), how to participate in EdChats, and recommendations on the best educational Twitter people/groups to follow.
Speakers
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Marsha Ganz

Educational Leadership Specialist, VocabularySpellingCity
Marsha Ganz is a literacy specialist and professional development coordinator at VocabularySpellingCity.  She has a master’s degree in Elementary Education, holds a Reading Endorsement, as well as gifted and ESOL endorsements. In addition to being a classroom teacher, her 23 years... Read More →
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Maria Lowenstein

Professional Development Coordinator, VocabularySpellingCity/Science4Us
Maria Lowenstein is a Literacy Instructional Specialist at VocabularySpellingCity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has been in education for over 20 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
J 203
  General, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth

2:00pm EST

Read the World NOW
Limited Capacity filling up
With the influx of mobile devices, multimedia websites, e-books, interactive graphics, and social media, there's no question that literacy is changing. But are we adjusting our pedagogy to adopt and adapt literacy instruction to meet the needs of today’s learner?
This workshop will explore the latest research and trends in digital literacy and investigate new modalities that require students to read beyond the text to comprehend new information. Holding on to what we know about best practice instruction, we’ll rethink reading with images, video, sketchnotes, graphics, AR and VR. Join in as we empower students to access, analyze and author their own messages as content creators in this participatory digital culture.
Speakers
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Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC
 

Friday November 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
FabLab 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote Speaker, Digital Age Learning

3:15pm EST

The Art and Soul of Education
Prepare to learn, laugh and maybe shed a sneaky tear as Cathy delivers the closing keynote at Edu-Shift 2017. With her irrepressible energy and dynamic presentation style, this session will provide educators with a new perspective on creative technology integration.
"A redefinition of creativity is required for the contemporary student in the context of an unpredictable future, a world of fast-paced development and complex problems. But when we look beyond the buzz-words and the catch phrases, what does 'being creative' really mean? Have you considered that every moment in teaching is a creative act? Or that to be creative is to be 'fully human'?
There's a lot we can learn about education, and ourselves, from the practices of artists.
As educators, we must believe in our own creativity to effectively design opportunities for students to engage with different ways of constructing knowledge, explore multiple perspectives, learn to rely on their imagination, leverage divergent thinking, harness interpretive abilities, etc. It also makes sense that a meaningful education must promote strong links between technology, those powerful tools our students are carrying around in their back pockets, and the ability to create.
So, get ready to remix and mash-up, make connections and make a mess, as we consider tra-digital approaches to education. Let’s talk about learning, art and our hearts."
Speakers
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Cathy Hunt

Teacher, St Hilda's School & iPad Art Room
Cathy is a well-known advocate for the creative integration of technology in education, developing ground-breaking programs for students around the world that combine hands-on, tactile and collaborative ways of working with mobile devices. As an award-winning educational consultant... Read More →

Friday November 10, 2017 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Church 3439 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133
  Keynote, Visionary Leadership & Professional Growth
 
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