Wyoming Innovations in Learning

Uinta School District #1 is providing pre-conference school visits to allow participants to see what cool and interesting stuff is happening in elementary, middle and high schools in Evanston. The pre-conference events will kick-off at 8 a.m. on Nov. 7. Participants will spend an hour at each of the three schools, and then Unita School District #1 will provide lunch. Participants will be brought back by 12:30 p.m. in time for the start of the Innovations conference.

Attendees will meet at the roundhouse prior to leaving for school visits.

Wednesday November 7, 2018 8:00am - 12:30pm MST
Roundhouse

Pre-Conference

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary

8:30am MST

TEALS - Computer Science Pre-Conference

TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools), a Microsoft Philanthropies program, helps high schools throughout the US build and grow sustainable computer science programs. In its proven program, TEALS pairs trained computer science professionals from across the technology industry with classroom teachers to team-teach computer science. Industry volunteers and partner teachers create a ripple effect, impacting the students they teach, and the many students who will study CS in the future.

TEALS is currently being piloted in three high schools in Wyoming (Buffalo, Laramie, Natrona County). Come to this Pre-Conference session to learn about how TEALS can potentially be implemented in your high school(s) in the 2019-20 school year. You'll also hear from a panel of people involved in the three TEALS pilot high schools and be able to ask them questions about their experience so far in the program.

Go to www.tealsk12.org to learn more about the program and school application process.

Speakers

Patrick O'Steen

Regional Manager Lead, TEALS West Region, Microsoft

Wednesday November 7, 2018 8:30am - 11:30am MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Panel
Additional Needs None

8:30am MST

Pre-Conference Computer Science

Join us for a Computer Science Pre-Conference. This session will kick-off at 8:30 a.m. and is composed of the following four sections:

Section 1: Participants will learn why computer science has become fundamental for all students and how state resources and education policy have aligned to support this vision. Topics will include updates on the forthcoming WY K-12 CS Standards.
Section 2: Code.org facilitators will lead participants through a hands-on experience and lively discussion about implementing CS in Wyoming. Additionally, participants will learn next steps for continued access to Code.org curriculum and professional learning.
Section 3: TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools), a Microsoft Philanthropies program, helps high schools throughout the US build and grow sustainable computer science programs. In its proven program, TEALS pairs trained computer science professionals from across the technology industry with classroom teachers to team-teach computer science. Industry volunteers and partner teachers create a ripple effect, impacting the students they teach, and the many students who will study CS in the future. TEALS is currently being piloted in three high schools in Wyoming (Buffalo, Laramie, Natrona County). Come to this Pre-Conference session to learn about how TEALS can potentially be implemented in your high school(s) in the 2019-20 school year. You'll also hear from a panel of people involved in the three TEALS pilot high schools and be able to ask them questions about their experience so far in the program. Go to www.tealsk12.org to learn more about the progr am and school application process.
Section 4: Closing and Q&A.

Speakers

Laurel Ballard

Dennis Ellis

TechSpark WY Manager, Microsoft

Julie Erickson

Learning Specialist, TIE

Julie Erickson is a Learning Specialist at TIE. She has over twenty years of library experience. She spent nine years as an Electronic Services Coordinator for the South Dakota State Library working with school, public and academic librarians. She currently spends her time working... Read More →

Patrick O'Steen

Regional Manager Lead, TEALS West Region, Microsoft

WDE CSWorkshop11.05.18 pdf

Wyoming Innovations In Learning 2018 pdf

Wednesday November 7, 2018 8:30am - 12:00pm MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Panel
Additional Needs None

12:00pm MST

Exhibit Hall Open

Wednesday November 7, 2018 12:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Roundhouse

Exhibit Hall

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists

1:00pm MST

Welcome

Wednesday November 7, 2018 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Machine Shop

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists

1:30pm MST

Opening Keynote

Using examples from the classroom, research, literature and film, this session will explore curiosity as an omnipresent motivational force in our world. Simple resources and instructional strategies used to spark curiosity will be modeled, case studies will be analyzed, and personal stories will be shared. An emphasis will be made on tangible strategies for sparking student curiosity, and how technology may operate as a strategic partner in this process.

Speakers

Ramsey Musallam

Ramsey Musallam is a secondary science instructor at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California. Ramsey has also has served as an adjunct professor of education at the University of San Francisco and Touro University in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to his role as a science instructor... Read More →

Wednesday November 7, 2018 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Machine Shop

Keynote

Audience K-6, 7-12, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists, Administrators

2:45pm MST

Improving Tier 3 and Special Education Through Data-Based Individualization

Session Description: Did you know that the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) adopted data-based individualization (DBI) as a proven approach for intervention at Tier 3 and special education? DBI is the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII)’s, an Office of Special Education Programs funded center, approach to intensive intervention. DBI is a research-based process found to improve academic, behavior, and school outcomes for students with significant learning needs in K-12. During this interactive session, participants will identify how DBI aligns with existing multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) and special education implementation. Participants will also have opportunities for applying the NCII’s Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity to design and intensify an intervention for students not responding to Tier 2 or special education services. At the end of the session, participants will explore free tools and professional development opportunities available through NCII and WDE to support individual educators, schools, and districts in implementing DBI.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Explain how the intervention taxonomy within DBI distinguishes Tier 3 and special education interventions and supports from Tiers 1 and 2 supports.
2. Use free and available tool to implement DBI at Tier 3 and in special education.
3. Access federal and state resources and professional development available to support local implementation of DBI.

Speakers

Tessie Rose Bailey

Dr. Tessie Rose Bailey is Principal Technical Assistance Consultant at American Institutes for Research. Her primary responsibility is providing high quality technical assistance and professional development in data-based individualization (DBI) within MTSS/RTI to states, districts... Read More →

Wednesday November 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:35pm MST
Challenger

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

2:45pm MST

Now, Coding is Elementary! Elementary “Computer Science for All Students” District Initiatives

Session Description: Providing district-wide “Computer Science for ALL” in elementary school ensures ALL students have equitable access to important 21st-century skills. But teachers and districts face many challenges like their lack of computer science background, limited professional development resources, and isolation. Implementing equitable district-wide coding and computer science for all students brings even more considerable challenges including sustainability and teacher attrition that require district-wide solutions. Our team is addressing these challenges in districts nationwide and will provide case studies that have applicability to Wyoming school districts. While implementing district-wide CSforAll initiatives across the country, crucial components have become apparent.

Four central components are:
(1) Ongoing scaffolded professional development;
(2) Development of district-level coaches;
(3) Offering of interest-driven project-based curricula; and
(4) Building and sustaining Communities of Practice (i.e., PLCs).

Not surprisingly, these components reflect what research tells us about effective professional development programs. Sustainable district-wide elementary coding programs from across the country will be highlighted while components of successful initiatives are revealed and detailed. Explore real-world examples and learn how your district can implement computer science for all!

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. use available research to describe why learning to code and developing computational thinking skills is critical in elementary school.
2. have all students to learn these basic problem-solving, creative, collaborative and troubleshooting skills before they "opt out" when choosing elective courses in junior high and high school.
3. Learn from current initiatives that introduce coding and computer science into the school day by building the confidence and self-efficacy of those teaching the subject.
4. Learn about the impact on the school districts, school boards, administrators, parents, teachers and, most importantly, the students.
5. Reflection is an essential element of BootUp's professional development experience as evidenced by segmented learning with many opportunities to practice, reflect,
6. share with members of the PLC and others in a Community of Learning.

Speakers

Brenda Bass

renda Bass has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as the Science/STEAM Lab Teacher for Fort Bend School District in Sugar Land, Texas where she taught K-5 coding, STEAM challenges and physical computing to help support science standards. She was also the coding/robotics... Read More →

Abby Hurley

Northern Wyoming Community College Computer Science Youth Outreach Coordinator, Abby Hurley, works with the Sheridan County School District #2 Elementary teachers to help them bring coding into their classrooms. The SCSD#2 teacher committee chose to use BootUp as a way to train teachers... Read More →

Clark Merkley

Executive Director, BootUp PD, Inc.

Clark Merkley is the Executive Director of BootUp PD, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, focused on preparing and empowering teachers and implementing elementary coding programs nationwide. BootUp PD’s mission is to reach all students, creating equitable access to 21st-century... Read More →

Wednesday November 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:35pm MST
Superintendent Office

Audience Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists
Format How To
Additional Needs None
Presentation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JsaYjY1UexYQCWsd5vbzIcc5S6GmZLKxm1QxJXIXWD4/mobilepresent?slide=id.g2c4f2be67a_0_0

2:45pm MST

Leveraging technology to innovate undergraduate education: Designing hybrid courses

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Teacher preparation programs face multiple challenges, from decreasing enrollment to access. We have the technologies to address these challenges, but the solutions are not without issue. One of these solutions is to implement hybrid methods courses that allow preservice teachers to engage in their final stages of preparation from any location. This approach requires a blending of traditional face to face courses with video conference technology and full integration of the campus learning management sharing to engage these learners and model good distance learning practices. However, careful planning of such an approach must address interactivity, engagement of learners to avoid creating a divided classroom culture, and effective audio/video solutions.

Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify suitable technologies for video conference delivery to support a hybrid course
2. Describe practices for using a learning management system to facilitate access to course materials and engagement
3. Develop an action plan to replicate this approach locally
4. Discuss potential challenges that might be encountered locally when replicating this approach

Speakers

Tonia Dousay

University of Idaho

Tonia is a Google Certified Innovator & Google Certified Trainer with nearly 20 years of K20 instructional design and eLearning project management experience. She completed her PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology at the University of Georgia, and is an assistant professor of learning... Read More →

Wednesday November 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:35pm MST
City of San Francisco

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format How To
Additional Needs None

2:45pm MST

Opening Keynote Deeper Dive

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

This session will be a deeper dive into the technology and pedagogy of information shared during the keynote.

Speakers

Ramsey Musallam

Wednesday November 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:35pm MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Informational
Additional Needs None

2:45pm MST

Teaching and Learning Transformation - The Power is Now!

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools, Sponsor Presentation

Come share insights and perspectives with other school leaders and learn ways that will help shape the future of teaching and learning, while leveraging the powerful tools that can help transform the future!

Speakers

Dell EMC

Proud Platinum Sponsor of the Innovation Conference.Our story began with two companies and one shared vision: to provide greater access to technology for people around the world. Dell Technologies is instrumental in changing the digital landscape the world over, fueled by the desire... Read More →

Collin Kendrick

Channel Account Manager, Sonicwall

Dean MacKay

AE Education Specialist, Dell EMC

Ryan Nelson

Regional Sales Director, Dell EMC

Wednesday November 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:35pm MST
Mezzanine

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Informational
Additional Needs None

2:45pm MST

Standards-Based Grading at the High School Level (A) - Making It Work Where Grades Matter the Most!

In this session participants will learn about how Lander Valley High School has successfully implemented standards-based grading along their PLC journey. Come
learn how to transition from a traditional point-based grading system to a 1-4 scale score in order to provide more meaningful feedback to students. Additionally, learn how to convert standards-based scores back to a traditional letter grade and percentages in order to maintain current practices in regards to GPA, scholarships, admissions, etc. Come hear about the the benefits and specifics of a standards-based grading approach, along with specific, tangible
information necessary to implement standards-based grading at a high school level where grades matter the most.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Understand Lander Valley High School’s reasoning and need for a shift to standards-based grading
2. Learn LVHS’ process for building a collaborative culture and communicating this shift to staff, parents, and students
3. Comprehend the decision’s made for a 1-4 scale grade conversion
4. Understand LVHS’ systemic process for intervention and enrichment

Speakers

Brad Neuendorf

Principal, Lander Valley High School

Brad Neuendorf is starting his fourth year as principal at Lander Valley High School where he also served as the assistant principal for four years. He took over at LVHS during a transition to a new block schedule that was created to build in intervention time for students. In... Read More →

Wednesday November 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:35pm MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience 7-12, Administrators
Format Case Study
Additional Needs Bring your own device

3:45pm MST

Implementing an Innovative Physical Education Program

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Attendees will get a glimpse into how to create and implement a PE program that stops teaching to the athlete and begins to create lifelong movers by introducing lifetime activities.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. take back new ideas for their own physical education programs,
2. begin a proposal for administration if interested in implementing their own program,
3. have a better understanding of the importance of teaching to the whole child, instead of to the test.

Speakers

Shannon Hill

Thermopolis Middle School

Wednesday November 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:35pm MST
Superintendent Office

Audience K-6, 7-12, Administrators
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

3:45pm MST

Opening Keynote Deeper Dive

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

A deep dive into the technology and pedagogy of information shared during the keynote.

Speakers

Ramsey Musallam

Wednesday November 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:35pm MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Informational
Additional Needs None

3:45pm MST

Zoom Across Your District, Zoom Across Your College

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools, Sponsor Presentation

A survey of use-cases, strategies and Zoom products that support core initiatives and outcomes.

Speakers

Zoom

Wednesday November 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:35pm MST
Mezzanine

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

3:45pm MST

Open Range Wyoming

Session Description: This session will highlight Open Range Wyoming, the open educational resources (OER) platform being created by the Wyoming Department of Education. This session will outline the goals of the platform, what resources will be available, and the benefits for school districts utilizing the Open Range Wyoming resources.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. know more about OERs
2. learn more about Open Range Wyoming
3. know the process to be more involved with Open Range Wyoming by using or submitting resources

Speakers

Laurel Ballard

Alisa Cook

Personalized Learning Consultant, Wyoming Department of Education

Alisa Cook is the Personalized Learning Consultant with the Wyoming Department of Education. Alisa is passionate about meeting the needs of every student in the classroom. She provides support to districts, schools and teachers through Open Educational Resources, Digital Learning... Read More →

Wednesday November 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:35pm MST
Challenger

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary
Format Informational
Additional Needs None

3:45pm MST

Using the “New” Google Sites for... EVERYTHING!

Session Description: Whether you are developing an online class, creating a classroom portal for students or parents, flipping your classroom, developing a unit of study or having your students create powerful digital portfolios, let us show you how easy it is to create with the New! Google Sites. In this session, we will look at the New Google sites easy-to-use interface, as well as explore some of the new features and improvements. With instant access to all your Google apps
content, along with newly added customizable design features, Google makes it easy to personalize the look and design of your Google site.

Topics to be covered include: Creating and Customizing, Pages and Navigation, Adding Content, Publishing, along with a review of the most up-to-date changes. Discover how you or your students can create a space for collaboration and communication that is simply site-tastic!

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. discover how easy it is to develop a Google site for various educational purposes
2. be made aware of the continual updates and improvements being made to Google Sites.
3. how the New Google Sites promotes student learning with the integration of various instructional tools and can communicate information to various audiences.

Speakers

Darcy Gillaspy

PD Specialist, Campbell County School District

Darcy is a Professional Development Specialist for Campbell County School District in Gillette. She currently provides professional development for all educators/professionals with various initiatives throughout the district, including co-teaching, STEM, STEM SmartLabs, Comprehension... Read More →

Cathy McGeowan

CCSD Tech Integration Specialist, Campbell County School District

Cathy is the District Technology Integration Specialist for Campbell County School District in Gillette. She currently facilitates the district’s 1:1 TEConnect Program, provides professional development in the areas of technology integration (including all things Google!) and... Read More →

Wednesday November 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:35pm MST
City of San Francisco

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format How To
Additional Needs Bring your own device

3:45pm MST

Standards-Based Grading at the High School Level (B) - Making It Work When Doing the Work!

Session Description: Are you tired of wondering if your students really know the concepts taught in your class? Are you wondering what the process of shifting to standards-based grading looks like for teachers at the secondary level? In this session participants will learn about the step-by-step process Lander Valley High School followed to shift its focus of grades from a weighted average of scores earned on various assignments to a measure of mastery on identified course priority standards. Participants will see how the work first unfolded for teachers at a district level, then the building level, culminating in the classroom, all within the structure of a PLC. Participants will leave this session with tools/resources developed by LVHS during its transition to standards-based grading.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will
1. Understand the process LVHS followed to facilitate the work done by teachers for implementing a standards-based grading system AND the timeline followed in order to get the work done
2. Comprehend the process used to organize the work done by teachers
3. Learn the process our collaborative teams went through to prioritize standards, formulate proficiency scales, and design common formative assessments
4. Learn the data review process our collaborative teams engage in once common formative assessments are complete in order to identify students for tier 1, 2, and 3 intervention and enrichment

Speakers

Shawna Morgan

Teacher, Lander Valley High School

Shawna Morgan is a high school math teacher at Lander Valley High School in Wyoming. She has had the privilege of working with a wide variety of students for 14 years. She has a Bachelor’s of Mathematics and Secondary Education degree from the University of Wyoming and a Masters... Read More →

Hillary Reisig

Instructional Facilitator, Lander Valley High School

Hillary Reisig is an instructional facilitator at Lander Valley High School. With twelve years as a secondary language arts teacher, and two years as an instructional facilitator, Hillary has the pleasure of working with the staff at LVHS on a daily basis as a resource for improved... Read More →

Standards Based Grading at the High School Level (B) pdf

Wednesday November 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:35pm MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience 7-12, Administrators
Format Case Study
Additional Needs Bring your own device

4:45pm MST

Book Signing

Ramsey Musallam will be selling and signing his book "Spark Learning: 3 Keys to Embracing the Power of Student Curiosity."

Speakers

Ramsey Musallam

Wednesday November 7, 2018 4:45pm - 5:45pm MST
Machine Shop

Book Signing

5:00pm MST

Innovations Showcase

The Innovations Showcase will be held in the evening on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The Innovations Showcase is presented by Canvas and will allow educators and students to share the innovations and technologies that are being utilized across the state of Wyoming.

Exhibitors

Canvas

Proud sponsor of the Innovations Showcase.

Wednesday November 7, 2018 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Machine Shop

Showcase

Audience 7-12, K-6, Administrators, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists

7:00am MST

Registration Open

Thursday November 8, 2018 7:00am - 5:00pm MST
Machine Shop

Registration

7:30am MST

Exhibit Hall Open

Thursday November 8, 2018 7:30am - 5:00pm MST
Roundhouse

Exhibit Hall

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists

8:00am MST

Mathematical Mindset: Thinking Your Way to Understanding Math

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Do your students say they are not good at math and really don’t want to try? Come see a way to engage students in mathematics that will encourage thinking and exploring to learn mathematical concepts. Teachers from Kindergarten to 8th grade will walk away with usable lesson ideas.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. encourage students to think mathematically without feeling as though they can OR cannot do math.
2. take away lesson ideas on how to get students thinking mathematically.
3. change math pedagogy to improve student understanding and scores.

Speakers

Angelique Littlejohn

Angelique is a Wyoming Native and University of Wyoming graduate. Her first few years of teaching spanned from Arizona to Florida. She was able to work in an early one to one classroom. She has since earned her Master’s in Mathematics and teaches for Wyoming Virtual Academy (WYVA... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience K-6
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs None

8:00am MST

Preparing Teachers for Student-Centered Learning

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools, Sponsor Presentation

In order to help students prepare and thrive in this rapidly changing personalized world, it requires a shift of role and mindset for many educators. What does professional look like if educators are now a partner or co-creator in the learning process? Learn some ways that can help educators prepare for student-centered learning experiences.

Speakers

Dell EMC

Collin Kendrick

Channel Account Manager, Sonicwall

Dean MacKay

AE Education Specialist, Dell EMC

Ryan Nelson

Regional Sales Director, Dell EMC

Matt Weston

Account Executive, Absolute

Persistent endpoint security/solutions for ultra-portable devices

Thursday November 8, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Mezzanine

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format How To
Additional Needs None

8:00am MST

PTSB Innovations & Technology

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Attendees will explore the new innovations, technology, and resources offered by PTSB.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. maneuver through new PTSB resources
2. streamline Professional Development options
3. gain working knowledge of the latest and greatest resource tools PTSB is offering.

Speakers

Nicole Donbraska

Assistant Director, Professional Teaching Standards Board

Allie Leitza

Executive Director, Professional Teaching Standards Board

Thursday November 8, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format How To
Additional Needs None

8:00am MST

Add Interactivity to your Canvas Course

Session Description: Attendees will learn how to ramp up their Canvas courses with interactive tools like H5P, Padlet, Sway, and HTML. In this "How to" session, we will show the tools we use to improve the look and engagement of our Canvas courses, and to keep students in the Canvas environment.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Embed content into their Canvas course(s)
2. Apply knowledge of web-based tools in Canvas
3. Increase interactivity of their Canvas course(s)

Speakers

Jen Anderson

Jen is a Technology Integration Specialist for Laramie County School District #1. She began her career as a secondary science teacher with an interest in technology. She completed her Master's Degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University in 2013. In her current role... Read More →

Diane Edgar

Originally from Cheyenne, Diane Edgar eventually moved to Houston, Texas where she spent a number of years teaching at the Elementary level. Just prior to her 6th year, her principal tagged her to be the Technology Liaison as an extra duty assignment. Diane liked the extra duty so... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Challenger

Learning Management Systems

Audience 7-12, K-6, Technology Specialists
Format How To
Additional Needs Bring your own device

8:00am MST

Developing Just in Time Excellence in Teaching Faculty Development Courses in Canvas: A Collaborative Design Process

Session Description: Session participants will learn about the process the University of Wyoming Instructional Design team used to develop self-paced tutorials for faculty who teach online, face-to face, and blended courses. We created the tutorials with an emphasis on pedagogy in the Canvas LMS environment. To date, the tutorials include “Designing a Syllabus,” “WyoCourses Navigation and Settings,” “ Developing Graded Content,” and “Universal Design and UDOIT.” The course design, a collaboration among instructional designers on both the Laramie and Casper University of Wyoming campuses, went through multiple iterations and leveraged materials from Canvas Commons as well other other higher education institutions.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. apply instructional design principles to developing similar how-to self-paced tutorials in LMS environments.
2. locate and adapt Creative Commons for tutorial design.
3. design assessment tools for self-paced online tutorials.

Speakers

Meg Van Baalen-Wood

Meg Van Baalen-Wood is an Academic Professional Lecturer and instructional designer in the University of Wyoming’s Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning (ECTL). Since summer 2003, Van Baalen-Wood has taught technical and professional writing for the UW English department, often... Read More →

Christi Boggs

Christi Boggs is an instructional designer in University of Wyoming, Office of Distance Education and an instructor in the School of Culture, Gender and Social Justice. In this position she teaches and works with faculty in the area of technology as an inclusive pedagogy. Christi... Read More →

Oksana Wasilik

Instructional Designer, University of Wyoming

Oksana Wasilik has worked as an instructional designer for the University of Wyoming since 2013. She has a Doctorate degree in Education as well as Master’s degrees in Statistics and Adult and Post-Secondary Education. She is certified as a Quality Matters Master Reviewer and serves... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Superintendent Office

Audience Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None
Presentation https://goo.gl/2NDEyX

9:00am MST

Integrated Science and Literacy Lessons for K-5

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: This session introduces teachers to two excellent resources published by the National Science Teachers Association--the Picture Perfect book series (K-5) and Eureka (3-5). Both resources use children's trade picture books--both fiction and non-fiction--as the center points of science and engineering lessons.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. experience hands-on activities that integrate iteracy and science.

Speakers

Molly Ward

Science Education Consultant, Mountain Goat Instructional Design, LLC/National Science Teachers Association

Molly Ward, M.S. Science Education has been working in the field of Science Education for more than 20 years. Molly owns and operates Mountain Goat Instructional Design, LLC, a science education consulting firm. She is also a representative for the National Science Teachers Association... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
City of San Francisco

Audience K-6, Administrators
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs None

9:00am MST

Developing High-Quality Online Courses With Canvas

Learning Management Systems, Sponsor Presentation

Communication, collaboration, and consistency are a few of the most important aspects of any online course. Canvas provides you with all the tools to create this ideal student online experience. This session will dive into the student perspective, cover the essential elements of an online course, and look at how Canvas can support and enhance each of those elements.

Speakers

Canvas by Instructure

Proud sponsor of the Innovations conference.

Adam Kuntz

Strategic Consultant, Instructure

Adam has 10 years of experience in education as an instructor and administrator. Over the course of his career in education, he has led and assisted in several school technology and process implementations. At Instructure, he specializes in change management. His main goal is to help... Read More →

David Stokowski

Canvas Adoption Consultant, Instructure

Thursday November 8, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
Mezzanine

Audience 7-12, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists, Administrators
Format Informational
Additional Needs None

9:00am MST

Bring Your Classroom to Life with WyomingPBS LearningMedia

Session Description: Attendees will connect, collaborate and learn how to tap into America's #1 Educational Media Brand for FREE access to thousands of innovative, standards-aligned digital resources, compelling student experiences, and professional development opportunities. Discover how tools such as Lesson Builder, Story board, and Quiz Maker can create personalized interactive activities for students. Explore the WyomingPBS Education Collection, resources and learning modules created by Wyoming Educators and based on WyomingPBS programming. All aligned to Wyoming State Standards and National Standards. Bring your laptops this is a hands-on session.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. be registered on the WyomingPBS LearningMedia Site.
2. know how to search, filter, browse and manage favorite resources.
3. know how to assign lessons through Google Classroom and connect with REMIND.

Speakers

Carol Garber

Education Coordinator, WyomingPBS

Carol Garber is the Education Coordinator for WyomingPBS. Mrs. Garber has a Masters Degree in Counseling Education from the University of Wyoming, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education from the University of Wyoming. Mrs. Garber has 22 years of experience in... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience K-6, 7-12, Administrators
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

9:00am MST

Virtual 307 Training

This training is specifically for school district Virtual Education Coordinators whether their district has a virtual education program or not. Each Virtual Education Coordinator in the state is responsible for knowing how to manage and respond to Virtual 307 website pre-registration requests made on behalf of the students in their district. They also are responsible for assigning and changing roles of district personnel who will receive the email messages that are generated by the Virtual 307 website interactive features. Please attend the training with a laptop or mobile device as we will be working online in the Virtual 307 website platform for part of the training.

Speakers

Lori Thilmany

Virtual Education Program Manager, Wyoming Department of Education

Lori Thilmany has been at the Wyoming Department of Education for 11 years and is currently a member of the Innovations Management Team. Lori is responsible for managing the virtual education programming available to Wyoming's K-12 students. Lori has a master’s of education degree... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, K-6, Technology Specialists, Administrators
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

9:00am MST

How might we leverage Professional Learning Communities to Drive PL?

Session Description: This session will be a design thinking discussion around how might we develop Professional Learning Communities to drive Personalized Learning especially around Targeted Instruction, Data Driven Decision Making, Flexible content and Tools, and Student Reflection and Ownership. Participants will be divided into small groups to using a PLC format to discuss each of these areas then formulate an action plan on how they might redesign their Professional Learning Communities in making sure these four areas an aspect of their agendas. The groups will then do a two minute share out of their thoughts and plans which will be shared with the rest of the group.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. divided into small groups to using a PLC format to discuss each of these areas
2. formulate an action plan on how they might redesign their Professional Learning Communities in making sure these four areas an aspect of their agendas.
3. create a two minute share out of their thoughts and plans which will be shared with the rest of the group.

Speakers

Wendy Daniels

Wendy Daniels is an innovative educator who has been successful in personalization within the classroom, school, and district level. She currently is a Personalized Learning Facilitator, and Instructional coach sharing her knowledge and expertise throughout the district. Additionally... Read More →

Jaraun Dennis

CTO, Uinta County School District #1

Jaraun Dennis is an educator who has taught students from fifth grade through working professionals. He is currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer for the Uinta County School District Number One in Evanston, Wyoming. He has served as a classroom teacher and site and district... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
Superintendent Office

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary
Format Poster Presentation
Additional Needs None

9:00am MST

Alexa: Your teaching assistant in the classroom

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

"Alexa, how far is one mile in meters?" "Alexa, what time is sunrise?" "Alexa, how do you spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?" Perhaps you have an Amazon Echo at home or maybe you've considered buying one. Did you know you can also use conversational artificial intelligence devices in the classroom? We placed and tracked 90 Echo Dots reaching more than 850 students in northern Idaho to see how teachers, administrators, and students would use the device and what they thought of it. In this practical presentation, we’ll talk about the challenges of deploying the devices as well as some of the findings.

Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Define conversational AI
2. Identify conversational AI devices that can be used in education
3. Describe the benefits and challenges of using conversational AI in the classroom
4. Discuss possible uses for conversational AI in your classroom

Speakers

Tonia Dousay

University of Idaho

Thursday November 8, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Challenger

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

10:00am MST

Hands-on Coding, Real-time Fun

Session Description: As NWCCD (Sheridan and Gillette Colleges) and its school district partners develop our approach to K-14 Computer science education, we use a combination of:

structured learning environments such as Snap, Scratch, MIT App Inventor, Code.org, CodeCombat.com, and CodeHS.com
“blank page” coding environments, such as C9.io, and
experiential learning exercises that start students off with working code, often a game, that draws them into learning by allowing them to make (and break) the code in many small ways.
Come join us for a session of “learning play”, using some of our “low friction” online coding environments. You’ll get to make-and-break-and-fix your own copy of at least one simple online game. You’ll emerge having successfully hacked a small amount JavaScript and, we hope, had some fun along the way. No bits or bytes will be permanently harmed by this exercise!

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Find and use two or three different online coding environments that provide a rich library of learning-ready content.
2. Identify, understand, and appreciate some the basic building blocks of all coding: variables, if/then statements, and loops. You might even meet an object along the way!
3. Increase your personal geek score a couple of points.

Speakers

Anne Gunn

Anne Gunn was born in Lander, Wyoming, and grew up in Helena, Montana. She went to college in New England and subsequently lived in New Hampshire and Vermont for 20 years before returning to the West in 1999. Anne has spent her entire working career in the software industry, in both... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Superintendent Office

Audience 7-12, Administrators, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

10:00am MST

All Hands on Pear Deck

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Are you looking for a way for students to interact with the lesson on individual devices? Attendees will explore Pear Deck, an add-on for Google Slides. This hands-on session will allow attendees to create their own Google Slide with Pear Deck add on to demonstrate a variety of ways students can be engaged with a Google Slide presentation.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Create their own Google Slide using the Pear Deck add on
2. Add assessment tools to Google Slides they have already created
3. Understand how to allow students to access their Pear Deck presentations

Speakers

Nicholle George

Nicholle George has been an elementary teacher for the past 12 years. She enjoys incorporating technology in the classroom whenever she can. As a National Board Certified Teacher and acquiring a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, she values sharing... Read More →

Marrie Mack

Marrie Mack is a technology specialist at Uinta County School District #1. She helps train and integrate education technology within the classroom. She loves the idea that technology can give us access to data quickly so that as teachers we can affect student learning at a faster... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience K-6, 7-12
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

10:00am MST

Digital Learning Guidelines

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: This session will provide an overview of the Digital Learning Guidelines. developed to fulfill one of the initiatives from the Wyoming Digital Learning Plan. The Guidelines are for teaching and learning with technology for K-12 students and teachers.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Understanding what the Digital Learning Guidelines are and what is included.
2. Understanding the purpose Digital Learning Guidelines will serve.

Speakers

Lori Thilmany

Virtual Education Program Manager, Wyoming Department of Education

Thursday November 8, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, K-6, Administrators, Technology Specialists
Format Informational
Additional Needs None

10:00am MST

GoFormative: An Immediate Assessment and Feedback Tool

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Most online assessments require participants to “Submit” their assessments before a teacher gets to look at the data. This often leaves a lag time between what the student did and when the teacher can give feedback. GoFormative is an assessment tool where students do not need to click on submit before the teacher can see what the student is doing in REAL TIME. In this presentation you will learn the functionality of the tool as it relates to virtual and classroom assessments. You will learn the power of the question choices such as the show your work feature where students are able to type, draw, or write a response even on a graphic organizer. Participants will leave the session with ready to use assessments that they can implement immediately.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Create and assign a GoFormative assessment.
2. Create multiple types of questions for formative assessment
3. Know how to provide instant feedback

Speakers

Angelique Littlejohn

Chris Littlejohn

Chris Littlejohn was born in California and holds degrees in Illustration, Elementary Education, and Art Education. He has taught at schools in Arizona, Florida, and Wyoming. For the last 8 years he has been at the Wyoming virtual academy as the Art teacher. He enjoys using technology... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
City of San Francisco

Audience K-6, 7-12, Postsecondary
Format How To
Additional Needs Bring your own device

10:00am MST

Why Can't I just Google It?

Session Description: Everything you need to know you can find on Google right? It’s the go to for students for many reasons. How can we help them to understand that not everything you read on the internet is true? Or is yours for the taking? Join us for a discussion on Google vs Databases, Fake News, Authentic Sources and how these skills can help students to build transliteracy skills.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. use Graphic Organizers to map out concepts and pose questions (Define the Task)
2. evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. (Information seeking strategies)
3. use a variety of resources available in the library, online and physical. (Location and Access)
4. apply critical-thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge and understand correct bibliographic format. (Use of Information)

Speakers

Chris Haught

Media Specialist, SEDC

Chris Haught is the Technology/Media Mentor at Southwest Educational Service Center (SEDC), a regional Service Center that serves six district and seven charter ELA’s.Chris works closely with the region’s librarians providing support and training on Utah’s Online Library, the... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Challenger

Audience K-6, 7-12
Format Poster Presentation
Additional Needs Bring your own device

11:00am MST

Universal Design for Transition Planning

Session Description: Today’s employers are looking for self-motivated, focused, and responsible workers. The characteristics of a Millenial workforce are very different than the baby boomer workforce that is retiring at a rapid pace. If our students are going to contribute to a positive work environment, we must build those skills in them now. Developing “soft” or “21st century” skills is as important as delivering academic content.
Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Participants will be able to explain the role transition planning plays in an educational setting.
2. Participants will be able to identify vocational strategies that allow all students to develop a growth mindset in preparation for the workforce.
3. Participants will be able to identify instructional strategies in the classroom and on the job that allow all students to develop a growth mindset.

Speakers

Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson is an unconventional teacher that took an unconventional path to the classroom. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater. But rather than pursue a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, she pursued a teaching... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am MST
City of San Francisco

Audience 7-12, Postsecondary, Administrators
Format How To

11:00am MST

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality for College Readiness and STEM Careers

Computer Science Education, Sponsor Presentation

Discover how K-12 students are using augmented and virtual reality to prepare for college and future careers in STEM through immersive technology aligned to NGSS and state standards.

Speakers

zSpace

zSpace combines elements of AR and VR to create lifelike experiences that inspire curiosity, create engagement, and deepen understanding. This immersive technology enables experiential learning through student-centered activities that supplement and align with existing K12 and CTE... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am MST
Mezzanine

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs None

11:00am MST

Applied Professional Studies

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: In 2017-18 Lyman High School introduced the Applied Professional Studies program. This program is based loosely on the Center for Applied Professional Studies courses offered at Park City High School. The program partners high school students with local business and government agencies to create real world projects that the agencies have not had time to complete. We will discuss the process we went through in our first year, what we learned, and what we will do to expand the program for future years.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Attendees will see how they can integrate real world learning into public school systems.
2. Attendees will learn what stumbling blocks to avoid as they integrate a new project.
3. Attendees will be able to see that doing great things for kids does not cost a lot of money.

Speakers

Colby Gull

Colby was raised in Central Utah where he was very active in high school activities. He earned both his bachelors and masters degrees from Southern Utah University in Elementary/Special Education and Education Leadership respectively. He taught resource math at Cedar High School for... Read More →

Cody Peacock

Thursday November 8, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience 7-12
Format How To
Additional Needs None

11:00am MST

Finding, Adapting, Designing and Implementing 3-D Science Lessons

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: The Wyoming Science Content and Performance Standards (and NGSS) require integrating science content with practices and crosscutting concepts. In this session participants will learn about resources where they can find high-quality, vetted three-dimensional science activities. Focus will shift to adapting and designing three-dimensional lessons and methods for implementation in the classroom.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. identify several resources for high quality 3-D science lessons.
2. learn methods to ensure the lessons they adapt or design are truly three-dimensional.
3. learn methods for implementing lessons that ensure all three-dimensions are accounted for.

Speakers

Molly Ward

Science Education Consultant, Mountain Goat Instructional Design, LLC/National Science Teachers Association

Thursday November 8, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am MST
Challenger

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary
Format How To
Additional Needs Bring your own device

11:00am MST

Using Online Simulations to Improve Conceptual Understanding in Math and Science

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Learn how online simulations help teachers take advantage of research-proven instructional strategies and help students of all ability levels develop conceptual understanding in math and science. Teachers can supplement and enhance instruction with powerful interactive visualizations of concepts. Students can manipulate key variables, generate and test hypotheses, and engage in extensive “what-if” experimentation.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Share with colleagues what is Gizmos and how it can support math and science
2. Understand how an online simulation can be used to foster inquiry and discovery
3. Incorporate an online simulation into their curriculum

Speakers

Wendy Daniels

Julia Fischer

Julia Fischer is a Implementation Manager for ExploreLearning working with districts to successfully implement Gizmos and Reflex. Julia began her education career as a middle school math and science teacher. As she continued her own professional learning she incorporated innovative... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am MST
Superintendent Office

Audience 7-12, Administrators
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

11:00am MST

Update on WyoCourses 2.0

Session description: Attendees will learn a brief history of the WyoCourses K20 Wyoming LMS project and then an orientation to the current status of implementation and future goals.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Understand the history of WyoCourses
2. Understand the current status of its implementation
3. Participate in a discussion of future goals for this statewide learning resource

Speakers

Brady Fackrell

Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services and CIO, Northern Wyoming Community College District

Brady Fackrell Co-Chairs the Wyoming K-20 LMS WyoCourses 2.0 Project and is the Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services and CIO for the Northern Wyoming Community College District

John Wood

CIO, Central Wyoming College

John Wood is the Chief Information Officer for Central Wyoming College

Thursday November 8, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am MST
Main Portland Rose

Learning Management Systems

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary
Format Panel
Additional Needs None

12:00pm MST

GoIT - Lunch Keynote

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 4.4 million jobs will require computer science and information technology skills by 2024, due to the increase in growth of mobile technology, cloud computing and big data. But it’s not just a projected lack of a skilled workforce in the future. The current workforce is already limited by a shortage of workers and recent graduates with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) degrees. Primary schools that teach coding are rare, leaving a gap in students’ educations that make it difficult to pursue STEM studies in college.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and the Wyoming Department of Education have teamed up with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to address these needs, and have piloted the goIT program with Johnson County School District #1 to demystify computer science and to help students gain the skills and confidence required to pursue STEM degrees.

Listen to how Johnson County School District #1 and TCS implemented the experimental, immersive program for middle school students to give them hands-on education in design thinking and mobile app development with mentorship from TCS employee volunteers. The students work in teams to identify a problems, generate solutions through the design thinking process and then present their work to peers and judges.

Speakers

Cameron Kukuchka

Director of Technology, Johnson County School District One

Thursday November 8, 2018 12:00pm - 1:20pm MST
Machine Shop

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Informational
Additional Needs None

1:30pm MST

WoLakota Project: Where Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Meet

Session Description: Participants will be given an overview of the work done by the WoLakota Project team in both South and North Dakota over the last six years. We will explore both resource websites: www.wolakotaproject.org & www.teachingsofourelders.org and engage in both small group and whole group circle conversations around Native Elder interviews from both states. Participants will explore the connections between Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks and how, together, these guidlines can increase learning for students of all backgrounds. The WoLakota team will provide links to websites and resources that are open and free for all to use.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. attendees will be able to identify key elements of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT)
2) attendees will be able to identify the connections between CRT and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidlines and better design instruction to address both
3) attendees will be able to begin the process of reconfiguring instructional approaches around both CRT and UDL guidelines in order to meet the learning needs of their own diverse communities

Speakers

Scott Simpson

Learning Specialist, Technology and Innovation in Education

Dr. Scott Simpson has been an educator for 30 years at the middle, secondary, university and adult professional learning levels. He holds an MA in Curriculum and Instruction and a PhD in English, both from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. During his nine years at Technology... Read More →

Sharla Steever

Learning Specialist, Technology and Innovation in Education

Ms. Sharla Steever is a Learning Specialist at Technology and Innovation in Education. She has 12 years of experience teaching in an elementary classroom, and for the past five years has been working at TIE. She is a co-developer and co-director of the WoLakota Project, an initiative... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm MST
Challenger

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary
Format How To
Additional Needs Bring your own device

1:30pm MST

Digital Skills Crucial for All Educators

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Digital literacy skills are an integral part of a learner’s successful education. Learners need to be able to effectively communicate, collaborate and solve problems digitally to succeed in work and life both in school and after graduation. We must recognize the importance of these vital digital literacy skills to ensure learner success. Attendees will practice the technical and cognitive skills necessary to search, evaluate, and curate information in order to solve problems digitally. In addition, attendees will utilize these skills and processes to collaborate and share solutions to real-world issues. Participants will develop a better understanding of copyright and its application in the learning environment as well familiarize themselves with the concept of a digital identity.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Develop and refine their understanding of what aspects of digital literacy are important for independent learners
2. Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions
3. Apply digital literacy tools and resources in the classroom

Speakers

Julie Erickson

Learning Specialist, TIE

Wyoming Innovations In Learning 2018 pdf

Thursday November 8, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm MST
Superintendent Office

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

1:30pm MST

Facilitating Access Through Inclusive Course Design

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: How does technology, inside and outside of the classroom, facilitate or inhibit inclusive pedagogy? In this session we will provide an overview of inclusive pedagogy and together we will explore strategies for using technology to facilitate inclusive pedagogy in campus and online classes.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:

Understand the basics of Inclusive Pedagogy
Understand how some technology tools facility or inhibit inclusive pedagogy

Speakers

Meg Van Baalen-Wood

Christi Boggs

Thursday November 8, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience Administrators
Format How To
Additional Needs None

1:30pm MST

If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, a Simulation Is Worth a Million!

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Science topics come to life and student depth of understanding soars when using online simulations to introduce, develop and expand conceptual understanding. Participants will experience the incorporation of live simulations.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Share with colleagues what is Gizmos and how it can support math and science
2. Understand how an online simulation can be used to foster inquiry and discovery
3. Incorporate an online simulation into their curriculum

Speakers

Wendy Daniels

Julia Fischer

Thursday November 8, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience K-6, Administrators
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

1:30pm MST

Integration Nation: Combining Technology and Library Media

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Attendees will explore technology and library media integration opportunities. Attendees will experience first hand techniques use in a K-6 co-taught technology and library classroom setting. Attendees will have an opportunity to work hands-on with equipment used in the classroom as well as receive handouts, lesson starters, and curriculum integration ideas. Attendees will have the opportunity to look through the new AASL standards and how correlate with ISTE standards, along with integration into the classroom as well as an extension form the general education classroom.
Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. present collaborative efforts either to their Tech/Library staff or throughout other applicable subjects.
2. apply a solid understanding of integration and co-teaching applications.
3. create or alter an existing lesson in order to effectively integrate with technology and library media.

Speakers

Megan Dingman

Megan is a library media specialist in Campbell County for two elementary schools. She is also the District Coordinator for Library Professional Development. She has a bachelor's degree in K-6 Education with endorsements in K-12 reading and school libraries. Megan also has a... Read More →

Maggie Unterseher

Maggie Unterseher is a Library Media Specialist at Meadowlark Elementary School and Pronghorn Elementary School in Campbell County School District. She began her career as a Middle School librarian and has now transitioned to K-6 librarian. Maggie is also the Library Curriculum and... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm MST
City of San Francisco

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

1:30pm MST

Create a Safe and Secure Environment for Learning

Student Learning Assessment, Sponsor Presentation

Education is the #1 target of ransomware attacks. Is your district prepared and able to deliver a safe learning environment? Join Dell EMC to collaborate with other leaders in education to learn how to create a safe and secure environment for teaching and learning and participate in a discussion of topics including digital security, safety and privacy.

Speakers

Dell EMC

Collin Kendrick

Channel Account Manager, Sonicwall

Dean MacKay

AE Education Specialist, Dell EMC

Ryan Nelson

Regional Sales Director, Dell EMC

Matt Weston

Account Executive, Absolute

Persistent endpoint security/solutions for ultra-portable devices

Thursday November 8, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm MST
Mezzanine

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

2:30pm MST

Shoshoni Code Wranglers

Session Description: Shoshoni Elementary Students will help attendees program a Circuit Playground Express microcontroller. Attendees will create code to turn on and off LED lights, utilize buttons & sensors, transmit and receive infrared signals and trigger high voltage relays. Attendees will utilize variables and loops as they grow their coding skills. At the conclusion of the training the elementary students will demonstrate how participates can take the skills learned in the training to build real world solutions for innovative projects such as the automation of a greenhouse, growing food using hydroponics or robotic farming.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. program a microcontroller utilizing sensors, buttons, variables, and loops.

Speakers

Tony Olson

In May of 1989, Mr. Olson was hired as a school bus mechanic by Fremont County School District #24. In the early 90’s as personal computers were becoming popular it became obvious to Mr Olson that he wanted to be part of this technology revolution. After spending a couple working... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 2:30pm - 3:20pm MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience K-6, 7-12
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

2:30pm MST

Become a Nat Geo Certified Educator to Join an Interdisciplinary Virtual Learning Community

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Attendees will be taken through the Phase 1 free professional learning workshop for National Geographic Educator Certification. The interactive program seeks to inspire educators to teach students about the world in innovative and interdisciplinary ways. The experience will provide participants with professional recognition and development; connections and community with like-minded educators; and relationships, resources, and perks with the National Geographic Society.

Attendees will complete Phase 1 of the Nat Geo Educator Certification Program, a free professional development program that supports educators to become innovative leaders who teach students about the world, empowering them to succeed and to make it a better place. Certified educators receive special access to National Geographic education resources and join an online community of like-minded peers. Attendees will actively engage with National Geographic’s Learning Framework, which is a set of attitudes, skills, and knowledge areas—observable in developmentally responsive ways—that embody the attributes of an explorer.

Speakers

Meghan Modafferi

National Geographic

Meghan Modafferi is the senior program manager for National Geographic Educator Certification. Her work supports educators in empowering their students to solve real-world problems. She has worked with educators and students in diverse settings, from pre-K–12 teachers across North... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 2:30pm - 3:20pm MST
City of San Francisco

Audience 7-12, K-6
Format How To
Additional Needs None

2:30pm MST

Exploring the Development of Innovative Literacy Professional Development

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Attendees will learn about a project designed to document how short, online courses (called micro-courses) can help middle and high school teachers develop and implement instruction that supports students’ abilities to read and write within their academic disciplines. Additionally, attendees will learn how the creation of an interactive online community could provide on-going support for teachers as they engaged with the ideas they learned about in the micro-courses. Finally, attendees will learn how the instruction provided in these mirco- courses helps students grow as readers and writers when it is applied by their teachers.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. understand the challenges we have faced in developing our approach to innovative professional development,
2. learn about the the feedback we have received from teachers about our model of professional learning,
3. learn how they can become involved in this professional model of teacher learning.

Speakers

Cynthia H. Brock

Cynthia Brock is a professor at the University of Wyoming where she holds the Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowed Chair in Literacy Education. She taught elementary, middle, and high school for nine years in Oregon, California, Florida and Michigan before returning to graduate... Read More →

Erin Silcox

Erin was the principal and science teacher at a wilderness therapy residential treatment center for at-risk adolescent males for the past 8 years. She also just finished up the work on a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Literacy Endorsement through the University... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 2:30pm - 3:20pm MST
Superintendent Office

Audience 7-12
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

2:30pm MST

Innovation in Uinta County School District: Panel Discussion on Personalized Learning

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools, Sponsor Presentation

Join us for a panel discussion exploring the leading-edge blended learning program in Uinta County School District #1. Participants will gain an understanding of how this district’s initiative is scalable and worth replicating within other districts. First, we will identify who the district is serving, the challenges they face and how administrators and teachers are using personalized learning to meet the unique needs of their students. Second, the panel will focus on student success and how to create an environment where students benefit from targeted planning and the implementation of digital resources. We will conclude with an interactive Q&A, providing participants with an opportunity to share their challenges, elicit feedback and consider new ideas.

Panel Members:

Jaraun Dennis
CTO
Uinta County School District #1

Rick O’Driscoll
Instructional Coach, part of Personalized Learning Team
Uinta County School District #1

David Jensen
Math 7 Teacher at Davis Middle School, part of Personalized Learning Team
Uinta County School District #1

Kate Delgado
Credit Recovery Teacher at Evanston High School
Uinta County School District #1

Candi DeCoite
Credit Recovery Teacher at Horizon Junior/Senior High School
Uinta County School District #1

Speakers

Candi DeCoite

Teacher, Uinta County School District #1

Jaraun Dennis

CTO, Uinta County School District #1

David J Jensen

David has taught at Davis Middle School in Evanston, Wyoming, for the last 10 years. He graduated from Utah State University with a bachelors in Mathematics and Statistics Education. He has learned over the last 10 years, that as much as he loves math and loves teaching it, he loves... Read More →

Apex Learning

Apex Learning puts rigorous, standards-based curriculum within reach for all students—from those struggling to ready for acceleration. Comprehensive Courses provide original credit and credit recovery, while Tutorials with adaptive remediation provide instruction that increases... Read More →

Rick Odriscoll

Administrator, Uinta County School District #1

Thursday November 8, 2018 2:30pm - 3:20pm MST
Mezzanine

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists
Format Panel
Additional Needs None

2:30pm MST

Simultaneously Improving Access, Pedagogy, and Instructor Autonomy: UW's Move from H.323 to Zoom

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session description: For twenty-five years, the University of Wyoming utilized H.323 video-conferencing to deliver video-based, distance courses. During that time, this deeply entrenched technology went from something that seemed like a miracle, worth any cost, to being onerous, overly expensive, and finally(!) very replaceable. As the instructional designer directly responsible for our video-based classes and the liaison between those faculty, the staff who scheduled the rooms and the technicians who supported the equipment I ended up being the primary advocate and facilitator in our move to abandon H.323 and adopt Zoom as a full-on replacement. This presentation is about that process--in particular the needs that led to it and the search for and implementation of a solution.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1) Understand the many advantages cloud-based web-conferencing has over room based H.323 video-conferencing;
2) Initiate a conversation about making a similar change at their own institution;
3) Schedule/initiate a Zoom conference

Speakers

Samantha Cook

Samantha Cook is the Instructional Design Librarian for the University of Wyoming Libraries and an adjunct professor for the University of Texas School of Information, currently teaching courses on archives and libraries in the digital world. She is a member of the Wyoming State Historical... Read More →

Jeff Miller

Instructional Designer, University of Wyoming

For close to twenty years Jeff has been supporting distance education at the University of Wyoming. Now residing in UW's Ellbogen Center for Teaching & Learning and the recently reorganized Office of Distance Education Support, Jeff continues to assist faculty (and others) on a number... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 2:30pm - 3:20pm MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience Technology Specialists, Postsecondary, Administrators
Format Case Study
Additional Needs Bring your own device

2:30pm MST

Spiralling in Practice

Session Description: One of many concepts in education that has become somewhat of a buzzword is the concept of Spiralling. Like many concepts in our field, there is a wide range of interpretations and misconceptions associated with this instructional strategy. I intend to address these misconceptions and clarify the interpretations to demonstrate the huge impact Spiralling can have on student learning. Attendees will explore lessons, activities, and curriculum pacing to identify standards that can be addressed using a spiralled approach within independent activities or lessons, over time. In this how to session, attendees will have an opportunity to consider their own lessons and curriculum to identify areas where Spiralling is already used or can be effectively implemented over the course of any given school year.
Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. effectively plan lessons that incorporate a variety of strategies that address multiple standards,
2. eliminate the habit of a “chunked” curriculum delivery, and
3. teach not only to proficiency, but to long term retention.

Speakers

Jacob Strenger

6th Grade ELA Teacher, Thermopolis Middle School

Mr. Jacob Strenger is a 6th grade language arts teacher at Thermopolis Middle School. Prior to his work at TMS, Jacob attended Central New Mexico Community College where he received an Associates in Liberal Arts. After transferring to The University of Wyoming, he completed his Bachelors... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 2:30pm - 3:20pm MST
Challenger

Learning Management Systems

Audience K-6
Format How To
Additional Needs Bring your own device

3:30pm MST

Computer Science Standards Review Committee Update

Session Description: This session will be a panel discussion focusing on the stages of the Computer Science Review Process. We will discuss the timeline and opportunities for input on the computer science standards and share insights surrounding the Computer Science Standards Review Committee (CCSRC). Today, you will have an opportunity to give feedback on the review and ask questions throughout the session.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Explain the Computer Science Standards review process.
2) Provide input about Computer Science Standards in Wyoming.
3) Participate in future Standards Review committees.

Speakers

Laurie Hernandez

Director of Standards and Assessments, Wyoming Department of Education

Laurie Hernandez is currently the Director of Standards and Assessment for the Wyoming Department of Education. She earned her B. A. in Elementary Education at the University of Wyoming and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. Laurie loved being a... Read More →

Barb Marquer

Supervisor of Standards, Wyoming Department of Education

Barb Marquer is the Supervisor of Standards and has been the Science Consultant at the Wyoming Department of Education for one year. She has M.Ed. in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University. Previously Barb was an instructor and director of the Wyoming National Guard’s... Read More →

Catherine Palmer

Catherine Palmer is currently an Assessment Consultant at the Wyoming Department of Education. She earned her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Wyoming, a Texas teaching certificate through the Texas Teaching Fellows program, and a M.A. in School Counseling from the University... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:20pm MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, K-6, Postsecondary, Administrators, Technology Specialists
Format Panel
Additional Needs Bring your own device

3:30pm MST

Keep It Together With Google Keep

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: You may not have heard of Google Keep, but you NEED to know about it. Keep is an incredible and easy to use tool for organizing all of the bits of information busy educators tend to collect whenever, wherever, that always seems to get lost. Keep allows you to bring together notes, links, photos, really anything you can grab with your computer, tablet and phone! Beyond gathering and organizing your digital ‘stuff,’ you can share your notes, collaborate with others, set reminders… even drag-n-drop text and photos into your Google Docs! Join me today and make Google Keep an integral part of your daily workflow.
Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. better store and organize the best of the barrage of information encountered on a daily basis,
2. clear their mind space to focus on their current priorities,
3. and be more productive.

Speakers

Clint Stephens

Educational Technology Specialist and UCET Preside, Southwest Educational Development Center

During his twelve years teaching secondary Science, Regional Technology Integration Specialist Clint Stephens was awarded the Utah Middle School Science Teacher of the Year award in addition to several technology innovation grants & awards. Currently, Clint is a Level 1 & 2 Certified... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:20pm MST
City of San Francisco

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format How To
Additional Needs Bring your own device

3:30pm MST

Teaching Strategies for Courses Delivered Via Web-Based Video-Conferencing Technology

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: In this session attendees will learn about teaching strategies used in courses delivered via web-based video conferencing tool Zoom at the University of Wyoming. They will identify similarities and differences between face-to face and web-based video conferencing courses, opportunities and challenges associated with teaching via Zoom, as well as determine ideas for developing student-led presentations via Zoom.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Learn how to employ instructional strategies in a web-based video-conferencing class
2. Identify potential opportunities and challenges associated with teaching via Zoom
3. Recognize similarities and differences between face-to face and web-based video conferencing courses

Speakers

Brent Pickett

Dr. Pickett grew up in Kansas and earned a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University. He then attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees. All are in political science, with an emphasis in political philosophy. He is... Read More →

Oksana Wasilik

Instructional Designer, University of Wyoming

Thursday November 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:20pm MST
Superintendent Office

Audience Postsecondary
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

3:30pm MST

Open Education Resources: A Growing Collection of Free Content For Your Classroom

Session Description: Open Education Resources (OER) are freely available courses, textbooks, activities and more that are licensed for reuse and incorporating them can save money, empower teachers and provide students with relevant, high quality content. Attendees will explore OER resources that are freely available along with considerations for implementing them in their school or classroom.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify considerations to implementing OER in their classrooms
2. Explore OER resources to use in their classroom
3. Develop a basic understanding of creative commons licensing

Speakers

Julie Erickson

Learning Specialist, TIE

Wyoming Innovations In Learning 2018 pdf

Thursday November 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:20pm MST
Challenger

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

3:30pm MST

Using Google Sheets to Organize and Share Data

Session Description: Attendees will work with Google sheets to organize data. They will experience the power of conditional formatting and data validation. At the end, attendees will learn about the importrange function as a tool to keep students in the loop with their own data.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Use conditional formatting to color code and organize their data.
2. Use data validation to quicken data input.
3. Link separate sheets to specific lines of data on a master sheet.

Speakers

Tyler Jessup

Teacher/Language Arts, Evanston Middle School

Tyler Jessup has been in education for over ten years. He has taught sixth and seventh grade ELA at Evanston Middle School for most of his career. He had the opportunity to spend a year supporting teachers as they implemented blended learning. Though a native of Utah, Tyler considers... Read More →

Thursday November 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:20pm MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience K-6, 7-12
Additional Needs Bring your own device

5:00pm MST

Awards Ceremony

Awards Dinner will celebrate the excellence throughout the K-20 spectrum. Dinner is included in your registration fee.

Dinner will be provided from Dang Good Bar-B-Que.

The menu will include:

Chicken
Pulled Pork
Mac & Cheese
Baked Beans
Green Beans

There will be a cash bar as well as ice tea, lemon aide and water.

*other items to meet dietary needs must be requests ahead of time.

Thursday November 8, 2018 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Machine Shop

Awards, Dinner

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists

7:00am MST

Registration Open

Friday November 9, 2018 7:00am - 10:00am MST
Machine Shop

Registration

Audience K-6, 7-12, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists, Administrators

7:30am MST

Exhibit Hall Open

Friday November 9, 2018 7:30am - 11:00am MST
Roundhouse

Exhibit Hall

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Postsecondary, Technology Specialists

8:00am MST

Shoshoni Code Wranglers

Speakers

Tony Olson

Friday November 9, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience K-6, 7-12
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

8:00am MST

Time, Place, Path, and Pace: Removing Walls that Inhibit Student Learning

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session description: Adults have built administrative walls that often prevent high quality learning from happening both inside and away from the classroom. Bell schedules, Carnegie units, and walls often serve to wrangle kids but limit in depth study and learning. Adalyn will discuss with participants the vision of a high school student of what school and learning could like if grown-ups were to remove barriers to learning.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Explain the barriers that grown-ups put in place that inhibit learning.
2. Understand that removing these barriers will lead to higher levels of engagement and achievement.
3. Begin to formulate a plan for how to move forward with the customization of learning in their environments.

Speakers

Colby Gull

Adalyn Gull

Adalyn is a sophomore at Lyman High School. She is involved in choir, band, drama, golf, and Skills USA. She is also very active in her church youth group and Bridger Valley Dance Studio. Adalyn started taking advanced classes early in elementary school and has continued this trend... Read More →

Friday November 9, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience K-6, 7-12
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

8:00am MST

Future Ready Wyoming

Session Description: Informational presentation on the work and progress with Future Ready Wyoming, information regarding microcredentialing and training available through Future Ready and the Alliance for Excellent Education

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Learn how their district can participate in Future Ready and Future Ready Wyoming,
2. learn best practices in utilizing the Future Ready Framework,
3. learn how to receive additional training on personalized learning and Future Ready specific to their schools/districts

Speakers

Laurel Ballard

Alisa Cook

Personalized Learning Consultant, Wyoming Department of Education

Friday November 9, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Superintendent Office

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6
Format Informational
Additional Needs Bring your own device

8:00am MST

Student Writing Assessment

Session Description: The Writing Assessment session will target 20 educators, 5 from each of these specific grade levels: 3, 5, 7 and 9. The purpose of this convening is to further educators' understanding of the WY-TOPP Writing Assessment. Educators will expand their knowledge regarding the three types of writing (i.e., informative, opinion, and argumentative) and their associated rubrics, quality texts, and prompt development. Educators will work collaboratively to evaluate/score sample student responses using one of the three rubrics. Educators may volunteer to participate in a session extension which consists of the following: select a sample text and prompt (from existing examples), administer the chosen text and prompt to students, collect and score responses, and attend an in-person meeting or Webinar to identify a model papers representing each score point of the rubric.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. learn about the writing assessment process
2. use a rubric to score writing responses
3. apply their writing knowledge to their classrooms
4. submit student sample responses

Speakers

Liz Gilbert

Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert is the Wyoming Department of Education English Language Arts/Fine and Performing Arts Consultant. Liz, who originally hails from New York, received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Brooklyn College, M.Ed. in Reading Education from Nova Southeastern University... Read More →

Friday November 9, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am MST
City of San Francisco

Audience K-6, 7-12, Administrators
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

9:00am MST

Low Friction, High Results CS Education, The Journey Continues

Session description: NWCCD (Sheridan and Gillette Colleges) is in the third year of revamping its computer science department with dual emphasis on the IT and web development tracks. The focus is on helping students build enduring job skills while also developing the life-long learning skills needed to stay current in the fast-paced computer industry. Attendees will be briefed on the “low friction” approach NWCCD uses to reduce cost and time barriers for entry-level programming students. Students learn using free cloud-based tools that impose minimal hardware requirements. All classes can be completed with a modest laptop and a good internet connection. No IT resources or instruction time are required to install/update software. “The hard drive crash ate my homework” disasters are eliminated. Attendees will also receive an overview of the unique Sheridan public/private partnership that is driving classroom innovation and teacher professional development for K-14 CSS education.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Understand and articulate the differences between the traditional high school or college computer science teaching environment (hardware and software) and NWCCD’s low-friction environment.
2. Understand and appreciate why we focus much of our programming instruction on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, “the languages of the web”.
3. Understand some of the risks and rewards of moving student work to a cloud-based learning environment.

Speakers

Anne Gunn

Friday November 9, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience 7-12, Administrators, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

9:00am MST

Painless Password Management

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: In this session I will start you down the road to login and password nirvana by introducing you to a few tools that will help you create, track and remember your passwords for you! These tools will create complex passwords and save them so that you will only need to remember ONE more password for the rest of your life. Bring your logins and passwords that have been jotted down on the note pads in your desk and sticky notes from under your keyboard so that we can get them secure!

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. better manage their multitude of passwords and logins,
2. be more secure in their online habits and practices,
3. better understand the need to take action to better secure their personal and professional information.

Speakers

Clint Stephens

Educational Technology Specialist and UCET Preside, Southwest Educational Development Center

Friday November 9, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
Challenger

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format How To
Additional Needs Bring your own device

9:00am MST

Explore Virtual 307

Session Description: The Virtual 307 website, developed by the Wyoming Department of Education, features a searchable catalog of K-12 online classes offered by Wyoming school districts. Virtual 307 was designed with elements to assist educators, students and families in locating virtual education course and program options and making registration requests. The site also includes an online survey tool to facilitate the supply and demand aspects of district-to-district online course needs, offerings and participation. Participants in this session will be asked to explore and interact with the site features to become familiar with all that Virtual 307 has to offer.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. locate K-12 online classes by any of the available search features, locate and complete pre-registration and inquiry forms
2. utilize the course survey tool.

Speakers

Lori Thilmany

Virtual Education Program Manager, Wyoming Department of Education

Friday November 9, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
City of San Francisco

Audience K-6, 7-12, Administrators
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

9:00am MST

Personalized Learning in a Middle School Math Classroom

Session Description:Attendees will hear the transformation of one middle school math classroom. Starting from the seed of an idea of blended learning to transforming and personalizing education for students, the thoughts that led to the first attempt and the different strategies that have been implemented to reach each student.
Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. come away with the guiding principles that the presenter has used to guide his journey in personalizing learning for students,
2. the different structures of a blended learning environment, and
3. the specific strategies and arrangements that have been used in a middle school math class.

Speakers

David J Jensen

Friday November 9, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am MST
Superintendent Office

Audience 7-12
Format How To
Additional Needs None

10:00am MST

Using Microsoft Tools to create a UDL Environment

Session Description: Attendees will explore Microsoft's Learning Tools and how it can be implemented using a Universal Design for Learning approach. In this session we will explain how we have implemented these tools in our district to meet the needs of our students.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. create an implementation plan for the use of Microsoft Learning Tools.
2. articulate how these tools are included in a Universal Design for Learning approach.
3. identify the benefits of the tools and have the information needed to begin teaching students how to use them.

Speakers

Kathe Dahill

Kathe is a Speech Language Pathologist and a member of the Laramie County School District #1 Assistive Technology Team. Kathe has most recently been working at the junior high level and provides Assistive Technology support for students K-12 throughout the district.

Katie Rhoads

Katie is an Occupational Therapist and a member of the Laramie County School District #1 Assistive Technology Team. Katie has experience working with students K-12 both as an Occupational Therapist and as an Assistive Technology Consultant.

Niki Styger

Niki is the coordinator of the Laramie County School District #1 Assistive Technology Team. Her previous educational experience includes 3 year of being a high school special education teacher, 5 years as a language resource teacher, and 3 years as an elementary principal and special... Read More →

Friday November 9, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
City of San Francisco

Audience K-6, 7-12
Format Case Study
Additional Needs None

10:00am MST

Breakout of the Norm with Breakout Edu

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Attendees will explore how to incorporate technology and curriculum in a fun learning environment. In this hands-on session you will get to experience a "breakout" (also known as an escape room) using technology and curriculum and find out how you can incorporate it within lessons, team building exercises for staff, or for extracurricular activities.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify how breakout activities incorporate critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.
2. Come up with one or more ways to use a breakout with staff or students.
3. Have resources to create their own breakout with staff or students.

Speakers

Megan Dingman

Richard Landreth

Richard works in an elementary library and in an alternative high school library. He has been in the library for many years, and even longer in education. He has a masters degree in Library and Information Science. He also has taught math and technology.

Friday November 9, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
City of Los Angeles

Audience 7-12, Administrators, K-6, Technology Specialists, Postsecondary
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Bring your own device

10:00am MST

Innovative Mathematics

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Session Description: Attendees will engage in a variety of manipulative based mathematical tasks that not only expand their views on mathematical teaching methods, but will also help them embrace the creativity that is embedded in mathematics. They will participate in lessons designed around research based teaching methods to develop mathematical creativity -- multiple solution tasks, model eliciting activities, open ended questioning, and problem solving and problem posing tasks. Through the engagement of tasks and the participation in various teaching models, attendees will gain insight on the effectiveness of these teaching models.

Mathematical manipulatives needed for above mentioned tasks will be provided by the presenters. Examples of manipulative that will be used are Cuisenare Rods, square tiles, pattern blocks, and paper strips.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. employ explicit mathematics lessons that are grounded in theory and best practice; supporting conceptual mathematical understanding.
2. have a framework for why creativity is an essential mental construct that is developed through specific mathematical teaching models
3. explain and create lessons that are designed around specific research based teaching methods that promote conceptual mathematical understanding.

Speakers

Mary Hayward

Mary Hayward is a 4th grade teacher at Tongue River Elementary School. She loves to teach mathematics and has a wealth of experience in creating innovative math lessons that link technology with best pedagogical techniques. Along with her passion for teaching mathematics, Mrs. Hayward... Read More →

Joseph Kozlowski

Joey Kozlowski is an enthusiastic teacher who has taught for the past 4 years in Sheridan County School District #1. He recently completed his masters degree in middle level mathematics and is in the process of applying to schools for PhD work in mathematics education. His passion... Read More →

Friday November 9, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Main Portland Rose

Audience K-6
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs None

10:00am MST

What is a Flash Mob?

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

Middle school teachers will create their own flash mob to gain a stronger awareness of the value of dance/movement in their classrooms. Through the use of dance and technology, teachers can build relationships with others, increase self-confidence, explore and create patterns, observe connections to other content areas. Teachers will receive ideas for flash-mob lesson extensions and additional classroom activities.

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. develop flash mobs with the students in their classroom.
2. determine how to use spaces in their school to create the flash mob.
3. incorporate various content areas: technology, science (energy, movement/motion), fine and performing arts dance (choreography), health, listening, etc.,

Speakers

Liz Gilbert

Friday November 9, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Mezzanine

Audience 7-12
Format Hands-on
Additional Needs Get ready to move!

10:00am MST

Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning

Session Description: The Wyoming Department of Education has created the Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) cohort. This session will inform attendees on what the cohort is currently doing as well as plans for personalized and digital learning in the future.

The curriculum has five major topics:

Knowing Your Why and Developing Your Vision
Culture and Change Management
Shifting Teaching and Learning
Human Capacity and Professional Learning
Systems for Transforming to Personalized and Digital Learning

Session Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. implement personalized and blended learning,
2. have best practices for creating and implementing a blended learning environment in their schools/district
3. learn how to be involved in the LPDL cohort in the future

Speakers

Laurel Ballard

Alisa Cook

Personalized Learning Consultant, Wyoming Department of Education

Friday November 9, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Superintendent Office

Audience Administrators
Format How To
Additional Needs None

11:00am MST

Closing Keynote - Fostering a Culture of Innovation