Wyoming Innovations in Learning: Full Schedule

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2:45pm MST

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

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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

Student Learning Assessment

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

3:45pm MST

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

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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

Online and Blended Learning

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!

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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

Student Learning Assessment

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

8:00am MST

Add Interactivity to your Canvas Course

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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

9:00am MST

Bring Your Classroom to Life with WyomingPBS LearningMedia

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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

Online and Blended Learning

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

9:00am MST

Virtual 307 Training

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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

Online and Blended Learning

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

10:00am MST

Hands-on Coding, Real-time Fun

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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

Computer Science Education

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

10:00am MST

All Hands on Pear Deck

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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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

10:00am MST

GoFormative: An Immediate Assessment and Feedback Tool

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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

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 →

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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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?

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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

Online and Blended Learning

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

11:00am MST

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

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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

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 11:00am - 11:50am MST
Challenger

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

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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

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 →

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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

1:30pm MST

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

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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

Accessibility/Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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

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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

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 →

Wyoming Innovations In Learning 2018 pdf

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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

1:30pm MST

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

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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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

1:30pm MST

Integration Nation: Combining Technology and Library Media

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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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

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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

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

Matt Weston

Account Executive, Absolute

Persistent endpoint security/solutions for ultra-portable devices

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

Student Learning Assessment, Sponsor Presentation

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

2:30pm MST

Shoshoni Code Wranglers

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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

Computer Science Education

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

2:30pm MST

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

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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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

2:30pm MST

Spiralling in Practice

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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

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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

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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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

3:30pm MST

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

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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

Online and Blended Learning

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

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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

Student Learning Assessment

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

8:00am MST

Shoshoni Code Wranglers

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Speakers

Tony Olson

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

Computer Science Education

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

8:00am MST

Future Ready Wyoming

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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

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 →

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

Online and Blended Learning

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

8:00am MST

Student Writing Assessment

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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

Student Learning Assessment

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

9:00am MST

Painless Password Management

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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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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

9:00am MST

Explore Virtual 307

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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

Online and Blended Learning

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

10:00am MST

Breakout of the Norm with Breakout Edu

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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

Innovations in Teaching & Educational Technology Tools

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