TIES 2014

Twitter is a powerful professional networking tool that can benefit all educators. This workshop will help participants see the importance of an online professional network and help them build their own relevant network of global educators and resources that can help them learn, grow, and inspire.

Speakers

Anthony VonBank

Digital Learning Specialist, ISD728, Elk River Area Schools

Dr. Anthony VonBank taught secondary language arts and communications for over 15 years, and currently works as a district digital learning specialist in the Elk River school district. His doctoral work in education leadership focused on his passion for systems and innovative change... Read More →

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Chrome: Browser, Apps & Extensions in Education

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Lecture-demonstration-discussion

Focus on using Google's Chrome browser to its fullest potential. Learn tips and tricks, including apps and extensions, to move more of your teaching and learning experience to this cloud-based tool. What can you do? What is the difference between apps and extensions? How can they be used for educator productivity and/or student learning? We will also discuss how to apply this information about the Chrome browser to the Chromebook.

Speakers

Troy Cherry

Lead Education Technology Consultant, Sourcewell Tech

I rock:• Tech management and support for the conference• Preconference workshops• CTO Clinic

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway H

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Game Design Using Scratch: Integrating Art, Math, & Engineering

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Explore free tools and strategies to promote computational thinking. We'll look at a variety of video game design platforms and tools for promoting computational thinking, problem solving, creative expression and other higher-order thinking skills. After a brief orientation on building interactive programs using Scratch, you will create your own interactive game or program using Scratch to share with the group.

Speakers

Carl Anderson

Art Instructor

Art Education, Alternative Education, Innovative Schooling, Education Technology, Equity Issues in Technology & Education

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway I

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers

8:30am CST

iBooks Author and iTunes U: Explore and Develop

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Mac required

iBooks Author and iTunes U are two incredibly powerful tools that are impacting classrooms around the world. This workshop will provide an overview of both tools, as well as ample time for you to create ebooks using iBooks Author and online courses using iTunes U. If you are looking for time to start or continue an iBooks Author or iTunes U project, this session will guide you in the process. Please come prepared with a Macintosh computer with iBooks Author installed, and an iPad with iTunes U and iBooks installed.

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Apple, Apple

Apple Inc.

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Skyway

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

iChoose: Integrating Academic Choice & Technology

Limited Capacity seats available

iChoose is a framework for integrating technology and providing authentic learning experiences for students to show what they know. iChoose supports self-directed, self-aware learners who advocate for themselves and navigate their learning in a technology enhanced classroom. Participants will learn how to incorporate academic choice opportunities for students based on principles of Responsive Classroom, the SAMR model and Bloom’s Taxonomy. A guided discovery will be included to help gain a deeper understanding of the experience from a student’s perspective. Participants will have collaborative work time to adapt the framework for their own classrooms.

Speakers

Ryan Bisson

Staff Development Assessment Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Ryan Bisson is a Staff Development Assessment Specialist for Osseo Area Schools. Ryan was named TIES 2013 Exceptional Teacher for Osseo.

Andrea Wilson Vazquez

Technology Integration Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Technology integration specialist, blogger, coder, co-teacher / collaborator, lifelong learner, and edtech enthusiast!

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway E

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

8:30am CST

iPads in the Primary Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to explore education apps to find the perfect fit for your students! This class will focus on the most current and up to date apps and activities to use in the classroom for practicing skills, learning content and creating something new. Apps will be explored across age groups, subject matter and skills. You will leave with many new ways to implement iPads and be able to start using them right away! Come to class with your iPad, Apple ID and your password.

Speakers

Angie Kalthoff

sara norman

Academic Coach, St. Cloud Area School District

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway F

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Makers' Playground

Limited Capacity seats available

You've heard a lot about the Maker Movement in the press. Come explore maker tools and consider what possibilities they hold for your practice. We'll start with an overview of the movement, share examples from classrooms, and spend the rest of our time working in hands-on maker stations.

Speakers

Tami Brass

Director of Instructional Technology, St Paul Academy and Summit School

Director of Instructional Technology for St. Paul Academy and Summit School Google Educator & Google Education Trainer Apple Distinguished Educator Passionate about #makered and portable/mobile devices in education

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Northstar Ballroom B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

The Changing Landscape of Google: Google+, Add-ons & More

Limited Capacity seats available

Come see the shifting landscape of Google Apps for Education. In this half-day session, you will learn about the latest uses of Google Apps. Streamline your classroom workflow with Google Classroom. Glean new apps and extensions in Chrome to personalize your browsing experience. Tap into the world with Google+ Communities and Hangouts. We’ll dig into and spend significant time exploring the new frontier of scripting with the most popular scripts to automate your workflow and make you more efficient. We’ll also cover some new best practice uses of Google Apps in the Classroom with Drive, YouTube, Sites and Even More!

Speakers

Ben Friesen

Summits Team, EdTechTeam

After a distinguished career as a professional camper and environmental educator, Ben was a digital content specialist and taught junior high science for ten years. Ben is an Apple Teacher, Google Certified Innovator, Google Certified Trainer and a Google Certified Educator - Level... Read More →

Molly Schroeder

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Northstar Ballroom A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Using Evernote to Remember Everything and Reinvent Your Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Mac required

Need a mobile, automatically syncing, memory assistant that works across platforms and devices? Want your students to use a convenient, flexible, multimedia digital notebook for your course, project or assessment? Check out Evernote! It does so much teachers and students need: storing and retrieving notes, Internet bookmarking, capturing and annotating images, making lists, storing audio content, organizing and more. Bring your energy, curiosity, sense of adventure, and a mobile device with the Evernote app installed!

Speakers

Becky Fritz

Science Teacher, Technology Integration Specialist, Hopkins Schools

Becky Fritz has been teaching science for 15 years and this is her fourth year in a classroom that’s 1:1 with iPads. She’s been in love with technology since she first learned how to program that turtle in Logo during elementary school. In recent years she has begun working... Read More →

Debbie Hahn

Teacher, Digital Learning Coach, Hopkins North Jr. High

Debbie Hahn is a Teacher and Digital Content Specialist at Hopkins North Jr. High where every student has a district-issued iPad. She has been teaching junior high Social Studies for 15 years and has enjoyed the ride from 5.25” floppy disks to iPads, consistently trying to be creative... Read More →

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Minnetonka

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Build Literacy Success with Technology

Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy needs to remain in the front seat once technology is introduced to the classroom. Strong literacy skills foster success in all areas of academics. Come learn some ways digital tools, including iPads, Google and online resources can be used hand-in-hand with literacy instruction.

Speakers

Jen Legatt

Library Media Specialist

Jen Legatt has been a Tech Integrationist and a Library Media Specialist for over 15 years. She has worked in 1:1 environments in both high school and middle school. Jen currently is the Library Media Specialist at Jackson Middle School in the Anoka Hennepin District. In this role... Read More →

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Greenway J

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

8:30am CST

Effective Content Creation for a Flipped Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Mac required

In a flipped learning environment, teachers create or curate digital content that students access outside of group time. Success in the flipped classroom requires effective content so that students can come to class prepared to explore and apply what they've learned. Participants in this workshop will learn how to create instructional videos that will engage student interest and empower them to understand the material. Participants will explore different styles of video creation as they work with different free and paid recording software. Participants should bring content for a video lesson which will be recorded and completed during the workshop to bring back and use with their students.

Speakers

Kristin Daniels

Innovation Coordinator, Cambridge-Isanti Schools

I am a former classroom teacher (middle school science) who transitioned into a technology integration role in 2006. My passions are collaboration and innovation in the hopes of helping teachers to shift their thinking towards creating more student-centered classrooms and schools... Read More →

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Calhoun

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Higher education

8:30am CST

Engaging Elementary Students: Getting Started with the SMART Board:

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Do you have a SMART Board but aren’t sure how to utilize it to transform teaching and learning in your elementary classroom? Discover how purposefully integrating a few basic Notebook tools can engage your students in meaningful learning. Each participant will receive a free file full of Notebook pages which can be customized to meet the needs of their students. There will be time at the end of the session to apply newly learned skills, so bring any curriculum and a flash drive to save the amazing lessons you will create.

Speakers

Chris Carlson-Kelm

Math Intervention Teacher, Mahtomedi School District

For the past 18 years, I have worked as an educator in the Mahtomedi School District. I am passionate about integrating technology and best practices to engage students and provide them with immediate feedback on their understanding. I am a SMART Exemplary Educator and Ties Exceptional... Read More →

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Greenway D

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Get More out of Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive NOW

Limited Capacity seats available

The integration of Microsoft Office Online promotes students' ability to meet standards. By having access to Office Online anytime, anywhere, students are able to organize and prepare for projects using OneNote, build on each others' ideas and provide peer reviews using Word, collect ideas through the Excel Survey tool, and present their learning using PowerPoint -- all within a collaborative space in OneDrive.com. Educators will learn to utilize the free tools available to manage files, work collaboratively, and create a seamless transition between school and home. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

David Lopez

Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, Microsoft

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
St. Croix

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

The Art of AppSmashing

Limited Capacity seats available

Take your iPad Projects to the next level by using multiple apps to create dynamic projects. The art of App Smashing uses 3, 4, 5 or more apps to create, modify, and remix content to develop a final product. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of the process, hands-on experience creating several app smash projects, and a toolkit of apps to help get started with students. Come experience the first look at the latest Smashtivities and revisit updated favorites! Participants should bring a fully charged iPad.

Speakers

Kari Gerhart

Education Technology Consultant, TIES

Kari is an Education Technology Consultant at TIES. She is passionate about working with teachers to integrate technology in their classroom. Check out her preconference workshop on using YouTube in the Classroom!

Caroline Little

Director of Instructional Technology, Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Regency

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Become a Productive School Leader with iOS

Limited Capacity seats available

An important part of being an effective school leader is managing the large amount of information we encounter daily. This workshop will share tips and tools for how to create a workflow that allows principals to effectively manage information using an iPad or iPhone. Experience real world examples from an elementary school principal that can be easily adapted for your situation. Walk away with many ideas to be a more productive and efficient school leader.

Speakers

Mike Rogers

President, Risen Christ Catholic School

I live my vocation as an educator by serving as president of Risen Christ School in Minneapolis, MN – the state’s first Catholic dual immersion school. I have experience serving schools in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis as Director of Urban Education, principal and... Read More →

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway C

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Adult Professional Development, All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, District administrators

12:30pm CST

Connecting Classrooms; Connecting Teachers

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

How connected are you and your classroom? Come join us as we share authentic ways to Connect K-12 Classrooms via online modalities such as Google+, including hangouts and communities, and more. We will also explore ways classrooms can connect through various social networking sites. What are you doing as a teacher to learn with others? We will identify opportunities for you to connect via online options and build your Personal Learning Network.

Speakers

Angie Kalthoff

Erin Schiller

Instructional Excellence Coordinator, Eden Prairie Public Schools

Erin Schiller is an Instructional Excellence Coordinator for Eden Prairie Schools in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Technology and Differentiation from Hamline University, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Gustavus Adolphus College... Read More →

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway F

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Effectively Utilizing Schoology to Revolutionize Student Learning

Limited Capacity seats available

Build success from the beginning by utilizing Schoology in the classroom. We will begin with the basics of how to use the Learning Management System (LMS) Schoology and then venture into more complex uses of this system. All aspects of Schoology will be explored to give you the ultimate toolkit to enhance and transform your instruction.

Speakers

Allison Clasen

5th Grade Teacher, Crosby-Ironton Schools

I am passionate about bringing innovative methods into my classroom to enhance and transform student learning.

Britta Nelson

5th Grade Teacher, Crosby-Ironton Schools

This is my 4th year of teaching at Cuyuna Range Elementary School. I use Schoology everyday in my 1:1 classroom. I love using technology to enhance my students' learning!

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway A

Strand Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Engaging Students with Infographics

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Infographics are a hot topic right now in both education and the design world. As our culture has become increasingly data focused, we look to artists and designers to help us make sense of, communicate, and translate complex data sets. Come learn methods and tools for engaging students in both the creation and analysis of data visualization and infographics. In this session we will explore many tools for analyzing data and producing awe-inspring visuals. We will also discuss the social and ethical issues related to infographics.

Speakers

Carl Anderson

Art Instructor

Art Education, Alternative Education, Innovative Schooling, Education Technology, Equity Issues in Technology & Education

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway I

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Fabulous and Free Open Online Resources for Teaching and Learning

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Come and explore fabulous and free sources for learning content, lesson plans, and engaging activities for your students. Participants will learn about some searchable databases that contain resources created by educators for educators, how to find what will work best for your students, and how to integrate these great tools with instruction. Participants will also find out about how to use resources, including primary sources, in any content area to impact learning.

Speakers

Mary Mehsikomer

Outreach Facilitator, Sourcewell

Mary Mehsikomer is Outreach Facilitator at Sourcewell. Mary has been working with Minnesota educators on technology issues for over 30 years in various capacities including time at the Minnesota Department of Education, Region 1, TIES, and now Sourcewell. She holds a CoSN Certified... Read More →

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway D

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Get With the Program: Coding in the K- 5 Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Mac required

Come and explore the many ways that coding can put the power of creation into your students’ hands by harnessing their natural curiosity to understand how things work. This workshop will discuss ways to integrate coding across curricular areas and grade levels, and will share ways to get started with coding at your school. We also will explore the skills students actively develop through coding. Participants are encouraged to bring their own technology to try out coding with free apps and websites. Let’s join the coding revolution and help our students make the shift from technology consumers to technology creators!

Speakers

Kent Sall

Technology Integration Specialist, Saint Paul Public Schools

Integration • Programming • X-Country Skiing

Andrea Wilson Vazquez

Technology Integration Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Technology integration specialist, blogger, coder, co-teacher / collaborator, lifelong learner, and edtech enthusiast!

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Lake Superior A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

12:30pm CST

Google Apps & iPads: Creating the New Digital Hub

Limited Capacity seats available

Get hands-on with the Google Apps for Education on iOS. We’ll devote significant time to Google-iPad workflows, including Google Classroom, to help you transform your teaching and make Google Drive the digital hub of your classroom. You’ll participate in fun, paperless activities while exploring the Google apps available on the iPad, as well as, tips and tricks and additional recommended apps that are good for any classroom. We’ll dig into Google Drive, Docs, Slides and Sheets on iOS, and also will explore the Google Search, YouTube Capture, Google Earth, Google Plus and more.

Speakers

Ben Friesen

Summits Team, EdTechTeam

Molly Schroeder

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Northstar Ballroom A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Harness the Power of the iPad to Creatively and Easily Assess Students

Limited Capacity seats available

In this hands-on workshop we’ll help you move away from the iPad as a consumption tool and toward its use as a powerful creation tool. We will focus on strategies and apps that foster student engagement while allowing teachers to differentiate and increase the meaningful formative and summative assessments they utilize. By harnessing the power of the iPad, you will attain a rich, clear picture of what your students are learning. Teachers will leave with multiple resources and ideas for implementation in upcoming units. Show your students what the iPad can really do.

Speakers

Becky Fritz

Science Teacher, Technology Integration Specialist, Hopkins Schools

Debbie Hahn

Teacher, Digital Learning Coach, Hopkins North Jr. High

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway E

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers

12:30pm CST

iBeacons: Exploring the World Around You with iOS

Limited Capacity seats available

iBeacons afford us an opportunity to open up the world around us with key bits of information that can be shared with anyone holding an iOS device. This workshop will lead you through understanding what iBeacons is, how it works, and how it can impact K-12 learning. Discover how iBeacons will change the ways students access content and the potential impact iBeacons will have on classrooms around the globe. Come and join us.

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Apple, Apple

Apple Inc.

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Skyway

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

In Plain English: Videos in the Common Craft Style

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Windows required

Explore what can you do with a document camera and screen capture software. The possibilities are endless! This session will explore creating In Plain English videos in the Common Craft Style. This process can be used with students as they create and model concepts and content in easy-to-understand videos. Participants will work through the process to create a video from storyboarding to screen capturing. These skills can also be used when flipping lessons. Come explore another way to engage students in the learning process!

Speakers

Shelly Pierson

Library Media Center Director, School District of Altoona

I am passionate about learning and student centered classrooms, creating environments where students challenge themselves and each other, and where students and staff feel inspired.

Saturday December 6, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Minnehaha

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Postsecondary, Adult Professional Development, All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Connecting and Collaborating with Video Conference

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore video conferencing to enhance and enrich your curriculum, collaborate with other classes and learn from content experts. Learn the lingo, explore the hardware and software options available for connecting your students, discover lesson resources and see how to arrange and conduct a live event.

Speakers

Jon Larson

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC

Twitter: @ecmeccjon

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway E

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Developing Google Leaders

Limited Capacity seats available

Instructional leaders who lead others in adopting digital strategies that impact instruction will thrive in this workshop. Participants will experience what it is to be a student in class or a staff member at professional development as they are led through the integration of Google's suite. Immediate feedback and collaboration in a structured environment will be modeled, deconstructed and developed by participants so they see both the front and back ends of using Google to impact instructional or leadership decisions.

Speakers

Tracy Brovold

Marti Sievek

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mankato Area Public Schools

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Explain Everything for Beginners

Limited Capacity seats available

Explain Everything is an easy-to-use and open-ended screencasting and interactive whiteboard tool for iPad as well as most Android and Windows tablets. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to the basic tools and features of the application, create several individual and collaborative projects, and become familiar with several use-cases and ideas that span all grade levels and disciplines. A tablet device with Explain Everything (a paid app) installed is necessary for fully engaged participation.

Speakers

Reshan Richards

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Regency

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Flipping the Humanities

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Mac required

The flipped classroom is becoming increasingly popular in today's classrooms. However, there is a difference in methods for STEM related classes and the humanities classrooms. Participants will learn how to use the flipped instruction method without giving up the discussion-based environment upon which most humanities classes thrive. Participants will leave with at least one complete flipped lesson, and most will finish several.

Speakers

Anthony VonBank

Digital Learning Specialist, ISD728, Elk River Area Schools

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Calhoun

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12), Postsecondary
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Keeping It Real: Authentic Teaching and Learning Using GAFE

Limited Capacity seats available

Innovative educators know that learning is most impactful when it is relevant to the learners’ lives. Transformational learning must be authentic. This session will explore authenticity in the areas of contexts, tasks, assessments, and products. Participants will examine ways to create engaging, real-world contexts that include essential questions and big ideas using Google Apps for Education. We will draw on ideas from inquiry and project-based instruction, and apply them to tasks, assessments, and products. This session is applicable for educators at all levels and content areas, and will be interactive with collaborative work time.

Speakers

Tom Brandt

Digital Learning Specialist, ISD 279

Always learning. Always skeptical of what is known. Always amazed at what others know and can do.

Andrea Wilson Vazquez

Technology Integration Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Technology integration specialist, blogger, coder, co-teacher / collaborator, lifelong learner, and edtech enthusiast!

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway G

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Adult professional development, Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Media specialists, Teachers

8:30am CST

Learn to Love Google Forms

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how to love Google Forms in your classroom, professional development, coaching and advising. This pre-conference session is for the beginner to intermediate user in every role from the classroom teacher to media specialist to athletic director. We will begin by learning to make a simple form and move up the SAMR ladder with 50 examples of how forms can help transform your classroom and professional development. Learn how to use a form to create a word cloud, evaluate a movie, comment on a drawing, vote for the Homecoming Royalty and more!

Speakers

Dihanna Fedder

District Technology Integrationist, Pine City Public Schools

Dihanna is a mother of two sons and one four-legged genius. Dihanna is a new grandmother and will happily share pictures of her beautiful grandchildren! She taught Spanish for 26 years and holds a MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on technology from the University... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway F

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Making the Most of Google Apps for Education

Limited Capacity seats available

Tap into the advanced features of Google Apps for Education. Review the basics of Google Apps, learn about 21st century etiquette, explore the connects apps and extensions offered through Google Apps and the Chrome Web-store, and demonstrate your knowledge through a guided playground of activities. Presented by a technology integrationist and a Google-Qualified individual, this workshop will develop skills that you are ready to implement! Bring your laptop loaded with Chrome and your Google Apps for Education log-in information for a blended learning style session.

Speakers

Dave Blanchard

Director, Online & Distance Learning, Saint Cloud State University

Rob Swanson

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

The Networked Educator

Limited Capacity seats available

The role of teacher has changed dramatically since the use of the Internet has become commonplace to find information. Although this access to information has changed schools dramatically, the access to each other is much more powerful and profound in our work. In this workshop, George will show you "why" you should connect, and then lead work through tools such as Twitter and Blogging so that you are no longer isolated in your role as an educator. Please bring a laptop or tablet to the session and create a Twitter account beforehand, if you do not already have one.

Speakers

George Couros

Learner, Speaker, Author, Couros Innovations LTD.

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts, is modeled in his writing and speaking. In his 20... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Northstar Ballroom A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Top Ten Mac and iOS Apps for 21st Century Teaching and Learning

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants in this workshop will explore 10 top digital tools that will enhance and support student learning. Time will be provided to explore each app so participants are comfortable using them after returning to school. Suggestions will be given for ways each app will strengthen your knowledge as you work to meet the needs of your 21st century learners and educators. Participants will need to be able to access the app store on their device. Tools introduced will be available on both Mac computers and iOS devices.

Speakers

Laurie Conzemius

Ed Tech Consultant, Laurie Conzemius LLC

I love discussing the tools, resources, and technologies that can improve teaching and learning. I feel fortunate to represent Minnesota educators as an ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) board member. Ask me about our resources - and join me at the premier international... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Media specialists, District technology leaders

8:30am CST

Using Minnesota’s E-Texts for Middle School Math and Science

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Access, modify and adapt electronic textbooks for middle school math and science. These E-texts are aligned to Minnesota standards and were developed by teachers under the direction of the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum. The E-texts are licensed under a Creative Commons license making them available to all schools at no charge. The content is accessed through Google Drive, as a Moodle course or in the CK-12 Flexbook format. Participants in this hands-on workshop will learn how to access the curriculum in the format of their choosing. We will discuss strategies for implementation and learn how to modify the content for use in the classroom.

Speakers

Marc Johnson

Executive Director, ECMECC

Marc Johnson is Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), a telecommunications & technology cooperative of 14 K-12 public school districts in East Central Minnesota. Marc is in his fifteenth year at ECMECC having spent two years prior as... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 11:30am CST
Greenway J

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

8:30am CST

Chrome and Google Apps in Your Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Chromebooks in your classroom? Discover why Google Chrome has become the most used Internet browser in the world and in classrooms. Learn how to personalize and tweak Chrome to make the most out of everything you do online. We will address the following topics based on Marzano’s work on teaching with technology through learning apps that include Chrome: tracking student progress, identifying critical information, organizing physical layout of classroom, comparing similarities and differences. Dive into the Chrome Web Store and explore useful apps and extensions. Bring your own laptop or Chromebook.

Speakers

Angie Kalthoff

Eric Simmons

Director of Technology, Princeton Public Schools

Eric is the Director of Technology for Princeton Public Schools in Princeton, Minnesota and a Google for Education Certified Innovator. A former social studies teacher, he leads technology leadership and instruction in PreK-12 settings. His recent interests include leveraging digital... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Lake Superior B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Teachers

8:30am CST

Creating Digital Content for an iPad Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Mac required

As a growing number of districts are exploring the use of technology in their classrooms, so too they are exploring the capacity for new and exciting ways to connect technology to learning. In this session, we will be exploring how teachers can give access to information to learners through both iBooks and iTunes U. By doing so, teachers have more control over what material is available while also having access to updates whenever needed. Be sure to bring an iPad and USB sync cable, as well as a unit of study. When you leave, you will be on your way to a new digital environment.

Speakers

Ryan Cox

Director of Instructional Technology, Becker Public Schools

I am currently the Director of Instructional Technology for Becker Public Schools. We are involved in an expanding iPad 1:1 initiative in Grades K-12. Our High School and Middle School have been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program. I believe very strongly in leveraging resources... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Minnetonka

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12), Adult Professional Development
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Enhancing eBook Elements and Expanding iBooks Author

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Mac required

Want an opportunity to learn about and use more of the tools and techniques available for ebooks? Participants will create their own content and generate widgets using that content with tools such as interactive Keynote, 3D, Bookry.com, and other resources. We will focus on using iBooks Author as a student learning tool rather than a teacher content tool. Plan to be engaged with hands on learning. Participants should have working knowledge of iBooks Author for this intermediate level workshop.

Speakers

Wayne Feller

Technology & Innovation Coach, Stillwater Public Schools

Innovation coaching is unique for each teacher. Grade level, content area, teaching style, interests, and context of experience affect choices and potentials. Amassing an arsenal of tools is not enough. Innovation is a continuous practice of applying skills and ingenuity to the... Read More →

Michael Main

Technology Coordinator, Carondelet Catholic School

I am the new technology integration specialist at Epiphany Catholic School, but spent 21 years in the classroom constantly striving to find ways to build technology into my English/Language Arts curriculum. My greatest educational desire is to make classroom technology use as easy... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Skyway

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Advanced
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

8:30am CST

Making Works! Design Thinking in Maker Classrooms

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you curious about the Maker Movement in education? Interested in collaborating with like-minded educators? Do you like fun? This workshop is your chance to get started with in-person training and mentoring surrounding the Maker Movement and Design Thinking. We'll dig into making tools, both digital and traditional, and practice using the design thinking theory to make these experiences meaningful in the classroom.

Speakers

Leslie Osborn

Instructional Collaborator: Innovation & Differentiation, Hampton-Dumont High School

Leslie Pralle Osborn is currently an instructional collaborator for innovation and differentiation at Hampton-Dumont-CAL High School, where she previously served as a student advocate working primarily with English Learners. An ASCD Emerging Leader and one of the National School... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

8:30am CST

Ready for More: Moving beyond SMART Notebook Basics

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Do you feel comfortable using the basic features of SMART Notebook? Are you ready to move beyond the basics and transform your lessons using a variety of advanced Notebook features? This workshop will expose you to the next level of SMART lesson creation. Learn how to create interactive lessons that you can customize to meet the specific standards your students need to master. There will be time at the end of the session to apply newly learned skills, so bring any curriculum and a flash drive to save the amazing lessons you will create. This workshop will be taught using SMART Notebook 14.

Speakers

Chris Carlson-Kelm

Math Intervention Teacher, Mahtomedi School District

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Greenway D

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

8:30am CST

Technology Literacy with Scratch 2.0 Programming

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Scratch 2.0 is a free, web-based, graphical programming language, designed for students ages 8 to 16. In this workshop participants will explore the Scratch lessons and resources available, and see examples of how students in grades 2 and above can use Scratch 2.0 across the curriculum. Participants will plan, create, and share a game, tutorial, or interactive story. They will also evaluate and remix existing projects; explore some of the advanced features of Scratch such as the backpack, cloud data, operators, and custom blocks which can be used for creating games and tutorials.

Speakers

Ann Nicholson

Professional Development Contractor

Ann is retired, but used to be the technology integration facilitator for CRCSD. She designed and delivered face to face, online, and blended professional development opportunities for teachers on a variety of technology integration resources and taught Educational Media and Technology... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Greenway I

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

8:30am CST

The Ultimate Collaboration Tool: Microsoft OneNote

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Windows required

This workshop is designed to help educators understand how to use OneNote to support teaching and learning so they can use it as a productivity tool for themselves and guide their students to do the same. With Microsoft OneNote you an create digital notebooks that support standards and outcomes across disciplines and tasks. Students will be able to use OneNote across content areas and grade levels to compile and organize information. OneNote also supports research, collaboration, information management, communication, note taking, journaling, reflective writing and academic requirements. OneNote is free and available for Windows, Macintosh, iOS, Android and on the web. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

David Lopez

Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, Microsoft

Sunday December 7, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Minnehaha

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

21st Century Differentiated Instruction

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll have the time to learn how to take differentiated instruction to a new level: use innovative technology tools that promote 21st century skills; dialogue about its role in professional development; and compare notes as to how it could enhance technology integration. Differentiated Instruction focuses on designing instruction to ensure that all students can learn. The workshop will end with participants developing a “So what?” statement about what they have learned and at least one action item.

Speakers

Vivian Johnson

Associate Dean/Professor, School of Education Hamline University

Associate Dean of Technology and Learning/Associate Professore at School of Education Hamline University For more information and resources, go to http://wiki.ties.k12.mn.us/

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Coding with Kids: Engage Learners through Computer Science Exploration

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Computing is part of our daily lives, both in and out of the classroom, so we need to help our students gain a foundational understanding of computer science. Let's explore why it's crucial for our students (and us) to understand how the devices we use daily actually work. We'll spend a significant part of our time together exploring free and low-cost tools and resources for teaching and learning introductory-level computer science. We'll also share ideas for how these tools can be implemented in our schools. You don't need a degree in computer science to effectively teach this content; I don't.

Speakers

Tami Brass

Director of Instructional Technology, St Paul Academy and Summit School

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Lake Superior A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

12:30pm CST

Developing Google Leader Superpowers (Part 2 of Developing Google Leaders)

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover Google Superpowers in this 3-hour workshop which enable leaders using Google to hit one button and send personalized/individualized messages to 75 recipients simultaneously. Instructional leaders, whose job entails bringing others into awareness of digital strategy to impact instruction, will develop easily accomplished and incredibly effective ways to collect relevant and real-time data and then immediately disseminate it in a personalized and customized fashion.

Speakers

Tracy Brovold

Marti Sievek

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mankato Area Public Schools

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Engaging Students through eBooks and ePubs

Limited Capacity seats available

This hands-on session will provide educators with the tools and skills needed to create your own, or have your students design and develop, digital eBooks, etextbooks and ePubs. Learn how to design, develop and embed widgets to bring your digital books to life and engage your students in literacy, comprehension, and development of 21st century skills. Samples created by teachers and students will be shared.

Speakers

Jenna Linskens

District Instructional Technology Coach, Seymour Community School District

Dr. Jenna Linskens is an Instructional Technology Coordinator with the Seymour Community School District. She also provides trainings and is a consultant to school districts in technology integration, instructional design, and e-learning in education. With a MAEd in Curriculum & Instruction... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
St. Croix

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Engaging Students with Apptivities

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how apptivities can promote students’ use of multiple iOS applications to create, evaluate, refine, and publish content to meet Common Core and State Standards. This hands-on workshop will have you creating content-rich activities and digital products to meet the needs of students of all ability levels. Teachers will leave with lesson ideas and experience with multiple apps to use in all content areas.

Speakers

Justine Schrader

District Technology Integration Specialist, Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools,

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway G

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

12:30pm CST

Explain Everything for Familiar and Advanced Users

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is intended for participants who consider themselves either familiar with the Explain Everything app or advanced users of the open-ended screencasting and interactive whiteboard tool. Engaging in a combination of individual activities and group mini-projects that mix and meld Explain Everything with a variety of other design and media-making tools, participants will walk away with new ideas for their own instructional practice as well as for student-created projects. A tablet device with Explain Everything (a paid app) installed is necessary for fully engaged participation.

Speakers

Reshan Richards

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Regency

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Advanced
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Make the Leap to Final Cut Pro X

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Mac required

Final Cut Pro X is a powerful, easy-to-use video editing package for Macintosh. While many Mac users find satisfaction in the features of the free iMovie editor, some want to step it up a notch. This workshop will give iMovie users and others an introduction to the ways of Final Cut Pro X. If you've ever wondered what Final Cut Pro is like but were afraid to jump in alone, this session is for you! Bring a video recording device and its USB cable to make and download video content to edit.

Speakers

Jesse Thorstad

Technology Specialist, Fergus Falls Public Schools

I'm a tech coordinator in Fergus Falls, MN. I love pretty much anything tech-ed or gadget related and showing young and old alike how these tools work. I love disc golf, coaching Special Olympics, drones, Jeep Wranglers, Geocaching, and everything Apple. And Google. And disc golf.I'm... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Calhoun

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Managing Your Digital Life with iOS

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us as we explore how to leverage our digital devices to enhance our personal and professional lives. Learn through discussion, hands-on learning, and intentional tangents as we look at the iPhone and iPad. Explore advanced calendar features including notifications and alerts. Learn productivity apps such as Evernote and its family of tools. Delve into social networking for professional growth, with a focus on Twitter as well as associated apps to connect and extend our professional learning networks. We will have work time throughout to create accounts, explore and gain confidence.

Speakers

Sean Martinson

Principal, Murphy Elementary

Sean Martinson is a northern Minnesota husband, father, and Elementary School Principal. He has four amazing children and is currently the Principal at Murphy Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Sean holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Technology, Bachelors... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway B

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

12:30pm CST

Multi-Media Creation Tools on the iPad

Limited Capacity seats available

Take your classroom iPad use to the next level. Learn creation tools for you and your students that will move you and them from content consumers to creators. We will take an in-depth look at approximately 20 app/web tools, how to use them, and give examples of how to embed their use into your curriculum. You will leave this session with great ideas to start using in your class right after the conference.

Speakers

Karlye Barron

Brad Scherer

Instructional Tech Ninja, Sartell- St. Stephen Schools

Brad Scherer is a recovering high school social studies/business teacher and currently a ninja of instructional technology with Sartell Schools. In this role, he facilitates the integration of technology into current and new curriculum with over 100 staff members, assists in the management... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway E

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

12:30pm CST

Using TED and TED-Ed in the classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Preconference Workshop, Computer lab-based: Either platform

Take the inspirational TED talks to a new level. Learn how to navigate the website for content and relevance to your content and grade level. Turn talks into a TED-Ed customized lesson with the free platform on the ed.ted.com website. Use TED-Ed originals to extend learning for your students. Also, take any educational video from YouTube and customize it. Create, share and extend learning for your students.

Speakers

Kathy Kraemer

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Fridley Public Schools

K-12 Instructional Technology Coordinator at Fridley IB World SchoolsI'm passionate about BIG ideas, student advocacy, TEDx, travel, humor, the movies, photography, all kinds of music, being a wife, mom and teacher, kickboxing, swimming, and being lakeside.

Carla Staffa

Co-Director of Digital Learning, American School of Warsaw

Design, sewing, living in Poland.

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Greenway J

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all), Media specialists, Teachers

12:30pm CST

Using Web 2.0 Tools for Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum

Limited Capacity seats available

This workshop on creating digital stories is intended for users of Chromebooks and laptops and will use both Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy and the SAMR model. Digital storytelling can be used as an assessment at all grade levels to showcase student mastery of content knowledge. This workshop will include the process of planning a digital story while introducing mobile tools and apps to use in producing and creating the stories. Participants will be able to create different types of digital stories: personal narratives, stories that inform/instruct, and stories that document an event. A list of online tools will be provided prior to the workshop in order to register for them in advance.

Speakers

Kathy Schrock

Educational Technologist; Adjunct Instructor, Wilkes University

Kathy Schrock has been a school district Director of Technology, an instructional technology specialist, and a middle school, academic, museum, and public library librarian. She is currently an online adjunct graduate-level professor for Wilkes University (PA) and an independent educational... Read More →

Sunday December 7, 2014 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Northstar Ballroom A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

7:30am CST

First Timers Session

First time attending the TIES Education Technology Conference? Come and learn tips and tricks to get the most out of your conference experience from veteran speaker and attendee Susan Herder of Mounds View Public Schools.

Speakers

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Susan is the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Mounds View Public Schools. A former middle school science teacher, she supports the integration of classroom sets of Chromebooks at all levels and provides support to the professional learning communities around this initiative... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Lakeshore A

Host Organization 2566

8:00am CST

Creativity: The Subversive Educator's Guide

Every 21st century skill emphasizes creativity. This session demonstrates why creativity belongs in every content area, moving beyond music and art. Creativity is a genuine vocational skill and educators need to overcome our fear of creative children. Gain 10 practical methods for encouraging and assessing creativity in every assignment.

Speakers

Doug Johnson

Director of Media and Technology, Mankato Area Public Schools

Director of Media and Technology at Mankato Area Public Schools and world wide speaker on information Literacy and author of the Blue Skunk Blog Doug Johnson has been the Director of Libraries and Technology for the Mankato (MN) Public Schools since 1991 and has served as an adjunct faculty member of Minnesota State University since 1990. His teaching experience has included work in grades K-12 both here and in Saudi Arabia... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Northstar Ballroom B

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Higher education

8:00am CST

Digital Primary Sources in the Classroom

Primary sources invigorate students' interest and knowledge of history through the use of actual sources from the past. Learn about digital primary sources and the best places to find them, an easier path than Googling "primary sources!" Leave with connections to the best resources on the web and ideas for classroom use.

Speakers

Jessica Ellison

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway J

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

8:00am CST

District Tech Leaders: Build Your Skills

The district technology leader's role has changed from focusing on technical aspects (managing the network), to understanding the educational environment and providing leadership and vision. Conduct a chief technology officer (CTO) self-assessment. Learn about CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills for the K-12 CTO, as well as a new national certification to help show your value.

Speakers

Keith Krueger

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lakeshore A

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Flipped Classroom: Flipping Out in Primary!

Learn innovative ways that teachers are flipping primary classrooms. Flipped instruction is often thought to be more for upper grades, but new tools and ideas can seamlessly transition any classroom. This high octane presentation promises new tools, new structures, and lots of examples. You are guaranteed to leave ready to flip your classroom!

Speakers

Kris Szajner

Technology Integration Specialist, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

Kris is a former Kindergarten teacher turned Technology Integration Specialist. He has served as a pilot for flipped education and an innovator with Google Apps. Kris has spoken numerous national conferences. Kris is a published curriculum writer and a foundational member of STEM... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway F/G

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Free Math and Science E-Texts: Aligned to MN Standards

Discover electronic textbooks for middle school math and science! Available to schools at no charge, the texts are aligned to Minnesota standards, and developed by teachers under the direction of the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum. Accessible with computers and mobile devices, text formats include Google apps, CK-12 Flexbooks, Moodle, pdf and ePubs.

Speakers

Marc Johnson

Executive Director, ECMECC

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway A

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades 6-8
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

8:00am CST

Getting the Most Out of Your Mac and iPad

Discover tips and tricks to make the most of your Mac and iPad.

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Apple, Apple

Apple Inc.

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Skyway

8:00am CST

Google Apps for Education:'Drive' Teacher Collaboration

This session will emphasize what it means to be a highly effective Profesional Learning Community. Google Apps for Education (GAFE) increases the effectiveness and efficiency of PLC work. We'll share the self-evaluation rubric Mounds View PLCs and model how the interactive GAFE platform drives and documents collaborative action research.

Speakers

Robert Reetz

Gretchen Zahn

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Millennium Grand North

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Adult Professional Development, All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

iPads and IEPs

The iPad can be a transformative piece of technology to empower and engage students on Individualized Education Programs. This session will introduce you to students with learning disabilities who use individual iPads, and the apps they use to assist them throughout their school day and lives.

Speakers

Amber Aslakson

Special Education Teacher/ Digital Learning Coach, Byron Public Schools

I have been a "nerd" since high school. I have always loved technology. I have taught for over 10 years and I am fortunate to work for a school district (#byronbears) that embraces and supports innovation. I am currently a middle school digital learning coach (#byrondlc) and have... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway H/I

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Khan Academy: 'Khan' Students Into Learning

Use the Khan Academy to engage students with technology, while providing them with an individualized learning experience and instant feedback. Try out the program as a "student" and "coach." We'll explore missions, badges, exercises, videos, and how to use the real-time data to tailor and monitor your students' learning.

Speakers

Cassandra Burns

Lisa Stomberg

High School Math Teacher, Ashwaubenon High School

Lisa is in her seventh year of teaching at Ashwaubenon High School. She left the insurance industry after ten years and earned her bachelors in Mathematics, with a minor in Education. She is currently working on her masters with Marian University in Educational Technology. Lisa... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Minnetonka

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, District technology leaders

8:00am CST

Online Behavior: Teaching Students and Families What Is Appropriate

Learn about free resources for teaching students and families the issues related to online behavior, cyberbullying, and social media. This includes messaging to students and families about what is appropriate. Participants will learn about a comprehensive way to package the resources to use in their school/district with minimal preparation.

Speakers

Greg Blodgett

Principal, Anoka-Hennepin Schools

Will Powell

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lakeshore B

Strand Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Professional Development: Breakfast Club Transition to 1:1

Looking to take professional development into your own hands? Learn how we used doughnuts and the magic of an opportunity to prepare our district transition into a 1:1 iPad/MacBook environment. Learn about Breakfast Club training sessions, an online community to teach and share, and a virtual book club for strategies to use in the classroom.

Speakers

Luke Stordahl

Darin Swenson

Teacher - EdTech Specialist

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway D/E

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Social Media: Become a Connected Educator

How do you connect with other educators and learners? Get started using Twitter and other social media channels to manage your own professional development. Gather and share resources to establish and grow professional connections tailored to your grade level, content, and interests. You chart your course, learning at your pace!

Speakers

Kara Osmundson

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Sandra Riehl

DLC, ISD #720

Joe Sage

Digital Learning Coach & Physics Teacher, Shakopee Public Schools

This is my fourth year working for Shakopee Public Schools. I am a physics teacher as well as a Digital Learning Coach. I am passionate about teaching and am a life long longer.

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lake Superior A

Strand Prof. Development
Grade Level Grades E-12
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Media specialists, Teachers

8:00am CST

Student Response Systems: Finding the Best Tool for You

Student response systems allow you to get instant feedback from students, have discussions and assess student understanding. Which Student Response System works best? You'll have a chance to try different systems out. We'll go over pros and cons for several different systems on the market including: Socrative, Pear Deck, Kahoot, Plickers.

Speakers

Jessica McMahon

Personalized Learning Specialist, Saint Paul Public Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lakeshore C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

8:00am CST

Teaching, Learning, and Creating with a Chromebook

Creating is the highest order thinking skill. The creating level of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy has students design, construct, produce, devise, and make. Leave this session with tons of ideas for formative and summative assessments for students to showcase their mastery of content knowledge. Feel comfortable using Chrome apps and extensions to create projects to support your teaching!

Speakers

Kathy Schrock

Educational Technologist; Adjunct Instructor, Wilkes University

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Millennium Grand South

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Tech Interns: Student Led Chromebook Repair

Breakout Session, Collaborative teacher - student presentation

The Westonka Technology Internship class is a hands-on study of technology integration, problem solving, and Chromebook repair! Hear how students and the instructor share logistics, preparation and implementation of a high school class created to support the district's 1:1 Chromebook initiative. Leave with an outline for starting an intern program in your district.

Speakers

Sue Simonson

Business/Technology Teacher, Mound Westonka High School

I have been teaching in the Westonka School District for 14 years. In 2014, I returned to classroom after serving for three years as the district Technology Integrationist. I attended the Google Teacher Academy in Chicago in July of 2013 to become a Google Certified Teacher/Innovator... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Minnehaha

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Tierney Brothers Tech Tour at TIES

Take a break from your sessions to see the top new classroom technologies all in one room! Explore the latest classroom tools including Chromebooks, Epson Interactive Projector (no board needed!), SMART 65” Interactive Flat Panel, FrontRow Classroom Sound, posterPRO large format printing & more.

Speakers

Ryan Semans

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
St. Croix

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

8:00am CST

Top 10 Things Not to Do in a 1:1

Be prepared to laugh and learn as @mrhooker takes you through an informative three-year journey of his district's 1:1 implementation. Whether you are a classroom teacher, an administrator, or a tech director, knowing what pitfalls and mistakes to avoid will help put your school on the path to 1:1 success. _x000B_

Speakers

Carl Hooker

Education Consultant, HookerTech LLC

Carl Hooker has spent the past 24 years in education as a teacher and administrator focused on the thoughtful integration of technology and innovation in schools. He consults for multiple districts across the country and is a frequent speaker at state and national events. He’s also... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Millennium Grand Center

Strand Technical
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

8:00am CST

Zen Presentation Design

Learn to make the information you are presenting beautiful. Design "zen" slides to activate your audience’s higher-order thinking skills. Retrain yourself and your students to stop performing PowerPoint karaoke: i.e., the tendency to turn your back on the audience and read exactly what’s on the screen, to the screen.

Speakers

John Unruh-Friesen

Tech Integration Specialist & Social Studies Teacher, Hopkins Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Gamification: Learning to Play and Playing to Learn

Exhibitor Showcase, Explore and Create

Professional development is often disconnected from life, motivation, and learning. Come play our game and find out how to engage a professional staff in a gamification type of learning. Learn the results of creating a “gamification/badge” system to increase the capacity of a technology support staff. This session may contain commercial content.

Speakers

Billie McConnell

Drew McConnell

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lake Superior B

Strand Learning Experiences, Prof. Development
Grade Level Adult professional development
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

8:00am CST

Migrating Classrooms to the Digital Environment

Still using a VGA cable to connect a projector to a laptop? Your classroom technology is rapidly becoming obsolete. This session will provide an overview of new digital classroom technologies, most of them using mysterious four-letter acronyms: HDMI, HDCP, BYOD, IPTV, EDID and HDBaseT. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

Todd Johnson

Monday December 8, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Nokomis

Strand Technical
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Technical staff, Higher education

9:00am CST

What Is Right with American Education

Speakers

Yong Zhao

Monday December 8, 2014 9:00am - 10:15am CST
Nicollet A/B/C/D

Keynote

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

10:30am CST

TIES 2014 MakerSpace Experience

You may have heard of the “maker” movement and schools that have created makerspaces, and wondered what it’s all about. It’s about exploring. It’s about tinkering. It’s about taking things apart and putting them back together. It’s about making it happen. It’s about students working on projects of their own design, using a variety of materials and tools: from low-tech balsa wood and duct tape to high-tech 3-D printers.Makerspaces guide students in asking both “how” and “why does this work?”_x000B__x000B_Dive right into hands-on learning in the TIES 2014 Makerspace Experience. Local experts have come together to create a diverse makerspace that includes over six distinct featured areas, including recyclables, circuits and makey-makey kits, programming, arduinos, simple robots, 3D imaging and printing, stop-motion animation, LEGOS, and more. Explore how to expand student interest in science, technology, engineering, math, and art through active participation in “making.” Gain insights for creating a Makerspace in your own school and walk away feeling inspired!

Monday December 8, 2014 10:30am - 11:50am CST
North Woods

11:00am CST

Grading by Standard

Learn about the latest grading by standards enhancements, including the new Standards Manager.

Speakers

Deb Hempel

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:25am CST
TIES Booth

11:00am CST

Apps, Tips, Websites and Gadgets for the Classroom Teacher

Classroom teachers, more educational technology resources are available to you than ever, and resources are due soon that promise to profoundly effect your time in and out of the classroom. Get an overview of top tools available now. Discuss Web 2.0, mobile, apps and hardware. Leave with tools you can use tomorrow.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Nicollet A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Apps: Web 2.0 Apps Engage Students Before, During and After Class

Reach out and engage students where they live, in the digital world. Learn to use three simple Web 2.0 apps that will help you reach all students before, during and after class. The apps are free. Many possible uses will be shared for each app, to help springboard ideas for your classroom.

Speakers

Rick Rexroth

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Calhoun

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All grade levels, Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District technology leaders, Media specialists, Teachers

11:00am CST

Assessment Tools: Media Specialists Dive into Assessment and Data

How do media specialists prove the worth of Information Literacy classes? Where is the data? Learn to use a variety of formative assessments and the summative tool, TRAILS, to collect usable data. Then add your voice to help create Minnesota’s TRAILS benchmarks, while providing individualized feedback to your students and administration.

Speakers

Claire Berg

Information & Technology Literacy Specialist, Riverview Elementary

I am a library media specialist. That means that I teach computer skills and applications while also teaching my students to be information literate. At the same time, I am also a more traditional librarian who loves and cares for the books! This year I have just about 825 studen... Read More →

Josh Jackson

K-5 Media/ITL Specialist, North Trail Elementary (ISD192)

As a K-5 Information & Technology Literacy specialist / library media specialist, I teach organizational skills, a love of literacy, educational technology, and information searching skills. I support and assist my students and staff in developing informational, technological, and... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Minnehaha

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers

11:00am CST

Assessments: Fun and Easy Tools for All Ages

Engage your students with user-friendly formative and summative assessments. Exit slips, quizzes, tests, review activities, and gaming all rolled into one. See demonstrations of Kahoot!, Socrative and Google Forms. These tools are good for all ages and ability levels -- and the best part is that they are free!

Speakers

Dihanna Fedder

District Technology Integrationist, Pine City Public Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, General interest (all)

11:00am CST

BYOD with Limited Money and Resources

Bring your own devices for an interactive session on how to acquire and utilize various internet-enabled devices in your classroom at one time. Some call it "resource scrounging." Learn how to achieve a 1:1 ratio, and best practices and tools for success in the BYOD environment: featuring Nearpod, Schoology, Kahoot, and much more!

Speakers

Cory Klinge

Instructional Excellence Coordinator, Eden Prairie Schools, MN

Cory Klinge has 15 years of education and technology experience. He is an Instructional Excellence Coordinator for Eden Prairie Schools in Eden Prairie, MN. Cory earned his Masters of Arts in Education at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He is an adjunct instructor at St Mary's... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Millennium Grand South

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12), Postsecondary
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Curriculum Mapping in a 21st Century System

With teachers increasingly creating dynamic instructional environments, deviating from the standard textbook, curriculum maps need to be equally dynamic to provide meaningful information to guide decisions. In addition, teachers need a reason to view curriculum mapping as more than just another hoop to jump through. In this session, we'll demonstrate how TIES is addressing these issues, and placing the focus back on the teacher.

Speakers

T. J. Fletcher

Web Developer, TIES

I'm currently a web developer at TIES where I get to work on our cutting edge web-based applications. Prior to this, I was an Education Technology Coordinator at TIES where I was able to offer workshops in our state of the art training center. In a past life, I taught chemistry and... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway A

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

Dataphobia: Increasing Comfort with Data

More often than not, the disconnect in successfully using data is not acquisition but application. Learn quick, simple methods of data analysis and explore a variety of surveys and electronic resources. Gain insights into developing a culture that values data. Leave with a plan for decreasing data fear and increasing data usage in your school or district.

Speakers

Maggie Ekrem

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Lakeshore B

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers

11:00am CST

Docker Introduction

Docker! This new container-like virtualization technology is on every tech blog, but what is it and is it as awesome as they claim? Explore what Docker is, how it works, and how you can use it in K-12. Learn how easy it is to install and get started on your own.

Speakers

Bob Henderson

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Cedar

Strand Technical
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience District technology leaders, Technical staff, Higher education

11:00am CST

Engineering and Programming in Elementary Schools

The Mahtomedi school district thoughtfully merged Engineering is Elementary (EIE) with programming/coding. The combined curriculum is a natural fit that meets science and ISTE standards. Share our process to scaffold EIE and programming, and come away with helpful resources for use in your district.

Speakers

Jean Oswald

Library Media Specialist, Mahtomedi Public Schools

Jeanna Warren

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Flipped Classroom Technology: Blended Learning for All Students

Are you a busy teacher trying to ensure all students learn despite attendance issues or scheduling problems? Explore using technology to create blended experiences enabling students to independently complete coursework, and enjoy the learning process. Learn to use the augmented reality, QR code, and screencast technologies to bring your classroom into the 21st century.

Speakers

Mike Henderson

Billie Rengo

1st Grade Teacher, Grantsburg Schools

I'm a highly engaged teacher that is on a mission to prove to others that nothing is too hard for first graders. To me, teaching and learning is a journey of inquiry and discovery that my students and I explore together. What will my students learn? My students will learn to set... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Lake Superior B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

Flipped Classroom: Checklist to Create and Implement

Get ready for flipping with a checklist for flipped classroom implementation at all levels. Look at flipped classroom models and different types of flipped learning. Consider communication methods with parents, students, administration, and technology staff. Plan for the struggles and adjustments. Conclude with feedback from students on their thoughts about the flipped experience.

Speakers

Lee Graves

Teacher, St. Francis Public Schools

I have been teaching science for 12 years. I also am a professional development teacher, teaching differentiated instruction and how to increase the school and home connections. I am also flipping my science classroom, which has been a wonderful adventure.

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Lakeshore C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

Flipped Classroom: SMART Amp Enhances Learning

Enrich student-center learning in a flipped classroom. Sharing, analyzing, and comparing and contrasting classroom observations -- ideas, lab information, and content discussion, as well as formative assessment -- has never been as easy as it is with SMART Amp software! See how students with iPads use this online collaborative workspace to enhance their learning experience!

Speakers

Kristin Straumann

Technology Integration Specialist, ACGC Public Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway D/E

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

From Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership

Through effective use of technology and social media, people and students are doing great things to improve their own lives -- and to improve the lives of those in their school, communities, and around the world. Students today have the opportunity to make a difference through their online presence. We need to give them the opportunities and tools they need to make that difference.

Speakers

George Couros

Learner, Speaker, Author, Couros Innovations LTD.

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom B

Strand Professional growth and leadership, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Google Tools and Integration: Favorite Apps and Tips

Mark Garrison and Molly Schroeder share their favorite Google Apps and tips for perfect educational implementation. Their ideas have been collected through years of travel and work with with educators around the globe.

Speakers

Mark Garrison

Molly Schroeder

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Nicollet D

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest

11:00am CST

iBeacons: Exploring the World Around You with iOS

From welcoming students as they enter the classroom to providing them content based on their location in a building, iBeacons open up a world of possibilities for students and teachers across the world. Join us in this session as we look at iBeacon setup, workflows, and experience the power of access to location-based content.

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Apple, Apple

Apple Inc.

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Skyway

11:00am CST

iPads and Google: Transforming Science Instruction

Hear how a science team has grown, leveraging 1:1 iPads to increase classroom efficiencies and choice. Examples of their success include: Project Based Learning, screencasting with Explain Everything and Show Me, camera use with lab reports, Google Forms, and Schoology Assessments. All team planning is done on Google Docs and Presentations, and shared collaboratively.

Speakers

Sara Hunt

Fred Stock

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2

Strand Learning Experiences, Prof. Development
Grade Level Grades 6-12
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Higher education

11:00am CST

iPads in Primary Classrooms: Impact Learning

Hear how iPods and iPads are impacting learning in grades K-1 and 1-2 looping classrooms. Learn how the devices are managed and used throughout the day. Explore favorite apps for creating (books, posters, and presentations), as well as practice skills (word work, literacy, and math).

Speakers

NANCI FOSTER

TEACHERS, NORTHLAND PINES

Holly Leusink

1-2 Looping Teacher, Northland Pines School District

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Millennium Grand Center

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

11:00am CST

iPads: Going Google for Education

Bring your own iPad and try out many ways you can use Google in education, beyond a simple search. Explore how to best make use of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Presentations, Gmail, Calendar, YouTube, cloud storage, and more -- all on an iPad. Learn invaluable tips and tricks during this hands-on session.

Speakers

Dave Eisenmann

Director of Instructional Tech & Media Services, Minnetonka Public Schools

Dave Eisenmann, M.A.Ed., has been the Director of Instructional Technology & Media Services at Minnetonka Public Schools since 2003. Dave manages instructional technology projects, oversees implementations, and guides staff development related to technology. Dave spent eight years... Read More →

Peter Gausmann

Instructional Technology Support Teacher 6-12, Minnetonka Public Schools

Peter Gausmann has been a Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology Integration and Support since January 2011, when Minnetonka High School was in an early phase of its 1:1 iPad implementation. Before his current position, Peter was an elementary media specialist for two years... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Millennium Grand North

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Adult professional development, All grade levels, Postsecondary
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Moodling with Project-Based Learning

If you want students to start reaching 21st century skills, put project-based learning (PBL) at the center of 21st century instruction. See examples of teacher PBL curriculum projects along with student products -- all stored in a blended professional development PBL101 Moodle course that teachers work on collaboratively to construct their PBL.

Speakers

Tanna Kincaid

Dave Sherwin

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway H/I

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Adult Professional Development, All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Personalized Technology Adoption Panel

You often hear about the issues and negative experiences surrounding personalized technology adoptions. Come share a glass half-full approach! In an interactive panel format with requested audience participation, hear from a variety of schools, districts, and service providers as to what is going well with personalized technology and platform adoptions. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

Ryan Semans

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
St. Croix

Strand Learning Experiences, Technical
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

11:00am CST

Rethinking Learning Spaces

Stretch your thinking on learning spaces. A Media Specialist and Technology Integrationist share their journeys to reinventing learning spaces in an elementary school, two middle schools, and a high school. Gain resources for implementing learning environments that encourage personalization of the learning process -- within a variety of budget situations.

Speakers

Lisa Gearman

Information Innovation Learning Specialist, Chaska High School

Media Specialist, Chaska High School

Travis Lape

Innovative Programs Director, Harrisburg School District

Travis has been teaching in South Dakota his entire career. He has been both a classroom teacher and technology integrationist. This year he moved into the Districts Innovative Programs Director position where he will help continue to lead the district in innovative practices. Travis’s... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Minnetonka

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Special Education: Capture Student Success

Discover how Capture, YouTube and Blogger effectively communicate a child’s progress to families. Go beyond required paperwork and bring personality into reporting. Use video and blogging to document what and how a student is learning, and help teachers reflect on teaching. The session will focus on students with handicapping conditions, but the information is universal.

Speakers

John Unruh-Friesen

Tech Integration Specialist & Social Studies Teacher, Hopkins Schools

Sher Unruh-Friesen

Elementary Special Education - DCD Teacher, Hopkins Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway J

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers

11:00am CST

Student Learning: Technology Infusion Demonstrations

A team of presenters, from elementary to high school, offer brief vignettes of learning problems solved with technology. Each vignette demonstrates a particular learning target students struggled with and how technology improved student learning: how the lesson used to be taught, how technology improved student mastery, and evidence that learning improved.

Speakers

Eric Hills

Doug Keddie

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Kara Osmundson

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Sandra Riehl

DLC, ISD #720

Casey Rutherford

Teacher and Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Casey teaches Physics and Math at Shakopee High School, and spends half his day as a Digital Learning Coach (shakopeedlc.org). He is passionate about an emphasis on solid teaching methods and considering both tech and non-tech options when doing so.

Joe Sage

Digital Learning Coach & Physics Teacher, Shakopee Public Schools

This is my fourth year working for Shakopee Public Schools. I am a physics teacher as well as a Digital Learning Coach. I am passionate about teaching and am a life long longer.

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Lake Superior A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers

11:00am CST

Student-Centered Media: Empowering Students in the Media Center

Come explore ideas for creating a student-focused Media Center experience. Empower students through the creation of a "nerd herd" (student experts on technology and media), and technology integration, such as augmented reality, digital curation tools, and digital badges.

Speakers

Sara Florin

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

Video Conferencing: Connect and Collaborate

Use video conferencing systems to enrich your curriculum,collaborate with other classes, and learn from content experts. Learn the lingo. Explore the hardware and software options available for connecting your students. See how to arrange and conduct a live video event.

Speakers

Jon Larson

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC

Twitter: @ecmeccjon

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Nokomis

Strand Learning Experiences, Prof. Development
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

11:00am CST

Virtual Exploration: Bring the World to Your Classroom!

Learn to take your students -- no matter how young -- anywhere from outer space, to the Minnesota Zoo, to classrooms in other states and countries. Discuss ways to safely encourage virtual exploration and eliminate limitations to student access. Leave this session ready to empower students to virtually “Share Their Story” and bring the world to your classroom.

Speakers

Kayla Delzer

Kayla Delzer is a 3rd grade teacher and technology champion in North Dakota. She is a columnist for Edsurge and blogger for Edutopia, where she writes about a variety of edtech and design topics. She is also the creator of her blog, Top Dog Teaching. She has nine years of teaching... Read More →

Tim Vagle

District Technology Coordinator, Thief River Falls Public Schools

I'd love to hear your story...share our story and grow with you. 20+ years in educational technology and I'm still blessed to be in a position to help kids...Currently in year 6 of 1:1 K-12 plan that's funded for 12 years let's talk about Dreaming Big...Listening Big and Talking Little.Can't... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

So You Have 1:1 Devices...Now What?

STEM Fuse has the answer! Our digital curricula, compatible with any 1:1 device, includes software, teacher’s guides, lessons & projects, assessments, tech support and training needed to teach STEM/CTE and Common Core courses. Best of all...it's affordable and will prepare students for a successful future. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

STEM Fuse

Director of Sales & Marketing, STEM Fuse

I am the Director of Sales & Marketing for STEM Fuse, a K-12 curriculum development company. We offer curricula in game design, mobile app development, entrepreneurship, health information technology, biomedicine and biotechnology. Each curriculum is priced well below our competitors... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Isles

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Technical staff

11:00am CST

Leading the Digital Leap

What do the national associations for superintendents, school boards, and chief technology leaders in school districts share? All have joined in a joint initiative called Leading the Digital Leap. This new partnership signals that the key school system leadership organizations are in agreement on the potential for education to provide a more personalized learning environment that prepares students to be college, career and life ready. It’s time to shift the conversation from "what" to "how."

Speakers

Keith Krueger

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Northstar Ballroom B

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Surviving the Digital Zombie Apocalypse

An exponential influx of technology is spreading through our society. Digital tools have potential for both good and bad when it comes to how we learn, process and interact. Technology can infect learning if not handled properly. Without proper guidance and thought, our society will succumb to the Digital Zombie Apocalypse. But there is a vaccine! Come learn how we can open up our brains and make learning with technology more meaningful for everyone. It’s not too late. #brainz

Speakers

Carl Hooker

Education Consultant, HookerTech LLC

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Nicollet B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

IGNITE! Everything Google

Four presenters have eight minutes and 25 slides advancing every 20 seconds to share their excitement and ignite yours for everything Google. Join this energetic, fast-paced session to be inspired to learn more.

Speakers

Jason Dreier

Secondary School Principal, Gillett School District

Jason is the principal of Gillett Secondary School in Gillett, WI. It is a 6-12 school with approximately 300 students schoolwide. He is a father of three, husband of one, and colleague of many. Curriculum and instruction, school leadership, and personal growth are his passion... Read More →

Chad Forslin

Angie Kalthoff

Chris White

Upper School Technology Coordinator, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

Google Education Trainer since 2014. SMART Certified Trainer Former Math teacher YouTube channel - youtube.com/CWGTvideos @whitechrisf1 Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram love to backpack, fat bike and mountain bike. My kids, a drummer, a rock climber and a swimmer

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway F/G

IGNITE Session, Everything Google

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

1:1 iPads: Managing and Implementing an Elementary Setting

Examine how to implement 1:1 iPads in an elementary school setting. Discuss strategies for teachers and administrators to successfully conquer the challenge. See how it was done with 300 students in one year! Bring your questions.

Speakers

Garrick Grace

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Poster Table 5

Strand Professional growth and leadership, Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Augmented Reality in the Classroom

Thinking about getting started with augmented reality? Drop by to see some examples and learn how you can get started using augmented reality in your school. Take the opportunity to do it yourself! Create some augmented reality and explore resources.

Speakers

Lisa Christen

Joseph Risteau

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Poster Table 1

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Coding and Computational Thinking: K-8

Learn how computational thinking and computer coding align with existing frameworks for your K-8 curriculum and standards. Try your hand at operating micro-controllers, that your students could use to learn design, technology, and computer coding concepts. This can be an integrated part of existing curriculum, rather than an add-on responsibility!

Speakers

Siri Anderson

Director of Graduate Education for Licensed Teachers, St. Catherine University

Long delighted by things shiny and new, I have been working technology into the classroom since the mid-90s when most online interaction was still just one step above pong. Now a died-in-the-wool online learning geek, I'm invested in digitally empowering social change through student... Read More →

Christopher Ross

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Poster Table 6

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Free Online Education Resources: Minnesota Learning Commons

The Minnesota Learning Commons (MnLC) provides free online education resources for public education -- teaching and learning. Explore resources and learn how to use them in your work to support accessibility, digital literacy, and the development of open education resources MNLC operates with the University of MN, MN State Colleges and Universities, and the MN Department of Education.

Speakers

Deborah Proctor

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Poster Table 2

Strand Learning Experiences, Digital Citizen
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest

11:00am CST

Interactive Books: Establishing an iBooks Author Workflow

Create interactive books with iBooks Author. Provide teachers with the ability to create personalized curriculum for students based on standards, needs, and interests. Establish a workflow for using iBooks Author. Emphasize knowledge of fair use and copyright, open educational resources, digital and print resources, and the relationship of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Speakers

Craig Roble

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Poster Table 4

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers

11:00am CST

Making a High School MakerSpace

Learn how the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School media center incorporated a MakerSpace for its students. Get ideas for MakerSpace projects and funding: from 3-D printing, to still picture animation with iMotion HD app, to dowel art, to board games, to knitting and crocheting. Gather resources for starting your school MakerSpace.

Speakers

Maria Burnham

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Poster Table 3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Media specialists, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

3-D Printing for All Ages

3-D printers are everywhere. This session explores how elementary and high school students use a 3-D printer to print scale models and full size products. Glencoe-Silver Lake High School students will demonstrate their engineering projects and share how the 3-D printer has improved their design skills.

Speakers

Michael Sundblad

Monday December 8, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Harriet

Project Showcase

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

11:25am CST

New Features in the TIES Data System

Explore how the TIES Data Warehouse can help district leaders track key performance indicators with easy-to-use dashboards of information.

Speakers

Brenda Marshal

Monday December 8, 2014 11:25am - 11:50am CST
TIES Booth

12:15pm CST

EnrollView - Online Enrollment

Take a look at new way for districts to allow parents to register their children online to attend a school in their district. See how these new features can save your district time and money while streamlining the process of enrolling new students.

Speakers

Georgia Kedrowski

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 12:40pm CST
TIES Booth

12:15pm CST

Backup Alphabet Soup: A Backup Plan that Works

DR, RPO, RTO, SAN, NAS, iSCSI, SAS and snapshots. An overwhelming alphabet soup of backup options?! With guidance from the TIES Technical Services team, learn how to plan and design a backup and recovery scheme that works for your organization.

Speakers

Andy Hakala

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Cedar

Strand Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Technical staff

12:15pm CST

Collaborative Classrooms in the 21st Century

Many learners know how to share their feelings, but sharing knowledge can be trickier. Explore how learners of any age can foster collaborative learning environments using free, web-based tools, Google Apps for Education, as well as iPads, Chromebooks, and traditional desktop hardware. Examples include real-world situations highlighting the best tools to generate collaboration.

Speakers

Dave Blanchard

Director, Online & Distance Learning, Saint Cloud State University

Holly

hollybeth27@gmail.com

Rob Swanson

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Calhoun

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

Computer Science Education: Engage at an Early Age

There was a time when many thought computer science was too complicated to teach to K-8 students. Times have changed! Discus the importance of introducing students to computer science at a young age. Explore a variety of tools and resources appropriate for K-8 classrooms.

Speakers

Tami Brass

Director of Instructional Technology, St Paul Academy and Summit School

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

12:15pm CST

Culturally Relevant Learning Technologies

Explore culturally relevant teaching: the intersection of realness, relevance, relationships and rigor. Learn how four free learning technologies, paired with transformed teaching strategies, are responsive to each learner.

Speakers

Kim Christensen

iLearn Specialist, Eden Prairie Public Schools

I'm passionate about personalizing learning with a focus on tech integration and a lens of culturally responsive teaching.

Lynnea West

i-Learn Specialist, Eden Prairie Public Schools

Lynnea West (@lynneawest) is i-Learn Specialist for the Eden Prairie Schools in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. She is currently enrolled in the PhD program at the University of Minnesota in the College of Education and Human Development focusing in Learning Technologies. Lynnea is committed... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Lakeshore C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, District technology leaders

12:15pm CST

Differentiation Made Easy with Google Sites and Apps

Differentiating instruction for students can be difficult. Learn to use Google Sites and Google Apps to easily create a differentiated learning environment for most students. Easy and more advanced ways will be shared to help create different learning activities and paths for students.

Speakers

Patrick Donovan

Instructional Coach, Ames CSD

Instructional Coach at Ames High School in Ames, IA.

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Lake Superior A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers

12:15pm CST

Digital Resources: The Skill of Finding Quality

How do we teach students both to find and analyze the quality of online primary and digital resources? Focusing on two digital collections (Minnesota Digital Library and Digital Public Library of America), you'll develop tools for your students to discover, save, and share research results. Gain strategies that can be used with any online resource.

Speakers

Greta Bahnemann

Shana Crosson

Academic Technologist, University of Minnesota

I am passionate about how technology can to create and enhance learning experiences that reach students with all learning styles.

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Greenway J

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

12:15pm CST

Digital Tools in the Media Classroom: Teacher as Learning Coach

The teacher serves as a learning coach in the media classroom. Learn to design and facilitate student-driven learning experiences fueled by standards, powered by digital tools, and incorporating learning targets. Maximize instructional time. Use project templates that promote collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication and student success.

Speakers

Renee Boraas

Gwen Valiant

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

12:15pm CST

Game and Curriculum Design: A Digital Learning Quest

Using good video game design as a blueprint for curriculum design creates a strong learning foundation. Explore how students learn the rules of a subject and how those rules accomplish course goals. Examine student work and how the opportunity to craft, quest and fight monsters enhances their learning, helping them become doers and not just receivers.

Speakers

Kathy Stalnaker

English/Language Arts Teacher, Spring Lake Park High School

9th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher at Spring Lake Park High School

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Minnetonka

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

12:15pm CST

Gamification: MinecraftEdu and Third Grade

Unlike Minecraft , MinecraftEdu is a wonderful education platform allowing students an immersed, collaborative, first-person experience exploring educational environments. Learn how a third grade team setup MinecraftEdu and planned curriculum. They incorporated lessons on coding, team building, as well new third grade Social Studies standards on ancient civilizations.

Speakers

Zachariah Prowell

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Greenway F/G

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, District technology leaders

12:15pm CST

iOS Application Support Group

Grab your iOS device, or your desire to learn about them, and head to this session! Explore some of the newest, coolest teacher and personal apps for your iOS device. Gain tips and tricks. As time permits, delve into popular accessories and all sorts of apps for the classroom.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Nicollet A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

iPads and Music: Collaborate, Create, and Evaluate

See and hear how elementary students can learn rhythmic and melodic music composition through iPad apps, such as: 30 Hands, Pic Collage, IWriteMusic and Garage Band. Using iPads, students collaborate on composition in small groups, and self-reflect on their music using Google Forms. Compositions are shared through a YouTube channel.

Speakers

Jody Pontious

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Greenway A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District technology leaders, Teachers

12:15pm CST

iTunes U: Educational Content You’ll Flip Over

The iTunes U library offers free educational content. Discover how educators are using free content to extend learning beyond the four walls. Explore coursework specifically designed to support student engagement, motivation, and increase knowledge. Bring your ideas and experience hands-on development of iTunes U content you’ll flip over.

Speakers

Jenna Linskens

District Instructional Technology Coach, Seymour Community School District

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Millennium Grand South

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, District technology leaders, Higher education

12:15pm CST

Leading Online: Leading the Learning, Leading by Learning

Increasingly, educational activity is shaped online. We post assignments; students e-mail with questions; classroom discussions unfold; colleagues collaborate via shared documents. These spaces are all part of our educational reality. Online leaders must alternate seamlessly between helping others learn and learning themselves so as to bring that learning back to the groups they lead.

Speakers

Reshan Richards

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Millennium Grand North

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

Library Collaboration Between School and Public: Less can be More

No money for books? No staff to teach tech workshops? No eBooks available? Less can be more. Call your local public library to the rescue and see collaboration, a crucial 21st century skill, in action. Hear directly from students how sharing resources doubled our ability to serve them.

Speakers

Marika Staloch

Leslie Yoder

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Lakeshore B

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

12:15pm CST

Maker: A Documentary on the Maker Movement

'Maker' is a feature length documentary looking into the current Maker movement in America. This new wave of do-it-yourself and do-it-together is sometimes called the Third Industrial Revolution. The film explores the ideas, tools, and personalities driving the Maker movement, and offers a timely snapshot of one of the transforming influences of our age.

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1

Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

MakerSpaces, 3-D Printing, and Special Education

Everyone knows vocational skills are in high demand. Join us as we explore MakerSpaces: the hands-on, collaborative, environments where students come to learn and create. Engage students in a project-based model using 3-D printers, laser engravers, vinyl cutters, and more 21st century tools.

Speakers

Matt Nupen

STEM teacher, DocentEDU

STEM teacher and co-founder of DocentEDU

Scott Swanson

Innovation Coach / EBD Math Teacher, Intermediate School Distirct 287

I am passionate about working with at-risk youth, and incorporating technology into the classroom. A new found passion has been problem solving with staff and teaching teachers.

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Minnehaha

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

Paperless Classroom: Best Practices Using Google Apps

Learn best practices for establishing a paperless classroom using Google Apps. Explore how to best organize your Drive, how to use Google Classroom, and how to use Scripts or Add Ons like gClass Folders and Doctopus to automate the workflow with students. Discuss how to best use digital tools for student learning.

Speakers

Tracy Purdy

Director of Online Learning, EdTechTeam

Tracy Purdy has been a 4th grade and 6th grade teacher for the past 12 years. She has had a one to one Chromebook Classroom for the past two years and is continually working on creating a paperless classroom. Tracy is a Google Certified Teacher and also was a TIES Exceptional teacher... Read More →

Molly Schroeder

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Media specialists, Teachers

12:15pm CST

Personalize Learning with Google Tools

Technology plays a key role in creating personalized learning opportunities. Learn to use tech tools to create personalized learning experiences: Google Site for efolio and teacher resources; Google Docs for collaboration and feedback; Google Forms for formative assessment; Today's Meet for feedback loop. You'll explore examples and practical applications of each tool.

Speakers

Carly Bailey

Jennifer Larson

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Millennium Grand Center

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

PLNs and Social Media: Grow Your Network

Do you use Twitter or other social media but are unsure how to deepen those connections? Learn how to grow your network: participate in synchronous conversations around the world, build relationships with other teachers, and extend into the Blog-o-Sphere! Also, learn to enhance your blog by combining it with social media sharing and management tools.

Speakers

Kara Osmundson

Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools

Sandra Riehl

DLC, ISD #720

Joe Sage

Digital Learning Coach & Physics Teacher, Shakopee Public Schools

This is my fourth year working for Shakopee Public Schools. I am a physics teacher as well as a Digital Learning Coach. I am passionate about teaching and am a life long longer.

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Lake Superior B

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

School Library and Social Media

In today's learning environment, a librarian needs to offer many different online resources to communicate, collaborate, and engage with learners. Social media tools are one avenue. Share a demonstration of three social media tools (LibraryThing, Pinterest and Twitter) used to share and foster reading, learning, and promotion of the school library program.

Speakers

Kari Keller

Jane Rolnick

Director, Library Media Technology, Hill-Murray School

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2

Strand Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

SMART Notebook 2014 Highlights

Experience SMART Response VE which turns any Internet-enabled device into a student response system. Add GeoGebra objects, activities, and worksheets. Use automatic handwriting conversion and intuitive text editing. Enhance your lessons with SMART 3D objects. Enable XC Collaboration to allow students to send text message responses directly to the SMART Board.

Speakers

Geri Feiock

Secondary Math Instructional Coach; Math Teacher, District 196 Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan

Geri brings her experiences as a Google for Education Certified Innovator & Trainer, G Suite for Education Top Contributor, SMART Certified Education Trainer, SMART Exemplary Educator, and high school math teacher to each of her presentations. She provides ongoing training and support... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Greenway D/E

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

Systems Alignment to Transform Student Learning

Join a dialogue around actual scenarios in which transformation of district vision and strategic plans has taken places. Explore strategies on how to align the district vision to an action plan that achieves successful instructional change. Build focus on educational practices and effective instruction to create 22nd century learning opportunities for all students.

Speakers

Randi Anderson

Keith Ryskoski

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Lakeshore A

Strand Prof. Development
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, District administrators

12:15pm CST

Teaching, Learning and Creating with an iPad

Creating is the highest order thinking skill. The creating level of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy has students design, construct, produce, devise, and make. Leave this session with tons of ideas for formative and summative assessments for students to showcase their mastery of content knowledge. Feel comfortable using iPad apps to create projects to support your teaching!

Speakers

Kathy Schrock

Educational Technologist; Adjunct Instructor, Wilkes University

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Nicollet D

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

Technology Plans: Leveraging Chromebooks for High Quality Instruction

Explore a district technology vision that has evolved, from projection in all instructional spaces to classroom carts of Chromebooks. Learn how the plan was developed, its ongoing support, and the vision for the future. See how the technology vision positively impacts instruction.

Speakers

Karl Brown

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Ryan Monson

Technology Coach, Mounds View Public Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Greenway B/C

Strand Professional growth and leadership, Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District administrators, District technology leaders, Technical staff

12:15pm CST

Tierney Brothers Tech Tour at TIES

Speakers

Ryan Semans

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
St. Croix

Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

12:15pm CST

Reading Fluency, Boost With iPads and Read Live

Exhibitor Showcase, Project Showcase

Experience what it’s like to achieve success as a struggling reader. Work through the steps of a research-based program, Read Live, on an iPad. Learn how to improve fluency, support vocabulary, and promote comprehension in a short time. See why each step is critical for better results. This session may contain commercial content.

Speakers

Ben Weisner

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Isles

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Technical staff

12:15pm CST

Create, Innovate, and Voice

Hear George Couros highlight trends in education and the world, and discuss how to create an engaging learning environment for students. He demonstrates that by giving students the ability to create meaningful learning, innovate, and be empowered with a voice, they will succeed long after their time in school.

Speakers

George Couros

Learner, Speaker, Author, Couros Innovations LTD.

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Nicollet B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

From Ideas to Action: Making School Transformation Happen

Today's schools have endless opportunities to redefine public education. While some schools succeed in transforming learning, others struggle to get great ideas off the ground. Come share strategies, examples, and scenarios to support school leaders in creating their own culture of innovation.

Speakers

Jen Hegna

Director of Information and Learning Technology, Byron Public Schools

Director of Information and Learning Technology for Byron Public Schools(MN). I am a dreamer, collaborator, and a learning addict!

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

Critical Thinking with PicCollage: Free App, 100s of Uses

Explore how a simple (and free) collage-making app can inspire and engage students in meaningful learning. Captivate students through creative, artsy, and professional-looking end products that fit any curriculum. Learn to use PicCollage as a visual, critical-thinking app and as a first step in app-smashing: i.e., compounding apps in a single lesson.

Speakers

Marissa Grodnick

Teacher, Hopkins 270

I began my journey in education as a video production specialist over 15 years ago. Soon after, I began teaching Language Arts. I was also one of the first Technology Integration Specialists in my district. My junior high is also in its third year of being a 1:1 iPad school. With... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Poster Table 3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

12:15pm CST

Digital Tools for World Language Instruction

Learn how to incorporate technology into world language instruction, and other curriculum. Experience tools like Kahoot, Flipquiz, Pear Deck, Socrative, Thinglink, Google forms, and more! Get tips on starting to flip your lessons. Leave with great resources to use immediately with your students, both in a 1:1 setting or BYOD.

Speakers

Shannon Treichel

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Poster Table 4

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

Flipping Second Grade Math

See how an elementary teacher uses iPads to flip a math classroom with incredible student success -- providing customized, individual, focused instruction for each child within a traditional school setting. Resources for gathering information will be shared, as well as the processes for making videos and conducting assessment. Learn why this teacher will never go back to direct instruction!

Speakers

Lisa Schlosser

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Poster Table 2

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, District technology leaders

12:15pm CST

Google Drive: Oh, the Places You Can Go!

Explore how to use Google Drive to create and share documents in an educational setting. Drive gives the freedom for student creation, sharing, collaboration, and feedback. Learn about the multiple ways you can use Google Drive to enhance your skills professionally and within your classroom. Participants need an active Google account.

Speakers

Holly Brunson

Intervention Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

I have been a part of the Osseo Area School District for the past 6 years. I am always looking for ways in which I can incorporate technology into my teaching to enhance student learning. I believe that we are doing students a disservice by not allowing them to dabble in and explore... Read More →

Pamela Manders

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Poster Table 1

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

Media Specialist Transformation

It's a transformative time for media specialists and media centers. Hear how one district re-envisioned the role of media specialists into digital learning specialists. Learn how the specialists focus on collaborating, coaching and nurturing students as well as teachers, and remain the heart of the school community.

Speakers

Laurie Holland

Sara Swenson

Media Specialist, Edina High School/Edina Public Schools

Sara Swenson is the media specialist at Edina High School and a national board-certified teacher. She also served as ITEM (Information & Technology Educators of MN) co-president from 2017-2019. Her student school book club has been reading together for over 20 years.

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Poster Table 5

Strand Prof. Development
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

12:15pm CST

The Digital Leadership Team: Innovation in Action

Meet a Digital Leadership Team. This group of classroom teachers creates pockets of change within the 1:1 iPad environment. The team participates in a variety of digital content learning experiences and leadership development activities. Talk with teacher leaders who are transforming education. Learn from teaching exemplars!

Speakers

Ben Friesen

Summits Team, EdTechTeam

Becky Fritz

Science Teacher, Technology Integration Specialist, Hopkins Schools

Debbie Hahn

Teacher, Digital Learning Coach, Hopkins North Jr. High

Sara Speicher

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Poster Table 6

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, District technology leaders

12:15pm CST

3-D Printing for All Ages

Speakers

Michael Sundblad

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
Harriet

Project Showcase

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

12:15pm CST

TIES 2014 MakerSpace Experience

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 1:05pm CST
North Woods

12:15pm CST

Special Education: Transition Skills and Technology

Technology is evolving every day. Keeping up with technology and adapting it for special needs students -- to empower students and increase independence -- offers unique challenges. See how the White Bear Lake Transition Plus program uses Chromebooks, Google Drive, iPads, Nexus 7s, and Smartboards. We'll share examples of what’s working and what’s not.

Speakers

Jim Smith

Monday December 8, 2014 12:15pm - 2:20pm CST
Greenway H/I

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades 6-12
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, General interest

12:40pm CST

Tracking Behavior

Learn about the most recent changes in tracking student behavior, including teacher referrals and parental notifications. Review how the module is crafted to reflect the needs of schools following the PBIS model and incorporates the features of the SWIS reporting system.

Speakers

Sue Coons

Monday December 8, 2014 12:40pm - 1:05pm CST
TIES Booth

1:30pm CST

i-Plan

Discover how easy it is to build, manage, share and revise individual education plans for special education students with TIES i-Plan.

Speakers

Sue Coons

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 1:55pm CST
TIES Booth

1:30pm CST

30 Amazing Web Gems for the Classroom

Explore 30 free web tools, gems that you can leverage in your classroom to change the face of learning! We'll walk through resources thematically: learning activities, digital storytelling, productivity tools, quality copyright-friendly resources, audio/video creation and publication. Tools for every classroom will be addressed, along with examples of how to use them.

Speakers

Wendy Wolfe

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Millennium Grand Center

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

1:30pm CST

Analog Leaders in a Digital World

Education leaders come from an analog world. Today's students live in a digital world where information is accessible anywhere instantly. Learn to leverage this increased access, improve their learning experience, and encourage an environment where failure isn't always a bad thing. Ditch the VCR and embrace YouTube. Learn to see through the eyes of your students.

Speakers

Carl Hooker

Education Consultant, HookerTech LLC

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Nicollet D

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Common Formative Assessment Using Naiku at ISD 196

Do you have plans to conduct common formative assessment? Do you have goals of helping your PLCs collaborate, collect, and make better instructional decisions based on data? In this session, we will share how we successfully implemented our plans and goals at ISD 196 using Naiku, an online assessment solution.

Speakers

Michelle DeMers

Assessment Coordinator, Rosemount/Apple Valley/Eagan

Susan Semmler

Info/Instructional Teacher, ISD 196/Rosemount High School

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Lakeshore A

Strand Learning Experiences, Prof. Development
Grade Level Grades 6-12
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Higher education

1:30pm CST

Deploying iPads for 1:1

Learn about the supported methods for deploying iPads in a 1:1 (teacher or student) environment.

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Apple, Apple

Apple Inc.

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Skyway

1:30pm CST

Digital Storytelling on iPads in Primary Classrooms

It can be difficult to get first-graders to share through writing. Motivate your students to share what they know through Digital Storytelling on iPads! Learn about ChatterPix, 30Hands, Doodle Buddy, and iMovie. Review student examples and explore the apps yourself. BYOD:Please bring your iPad, with these four apps already downloaded onto the device.

Speakers

Britt Theis

1st Grade Teacher, Edina Public Schools

I am a 1st grade teacher who is trying to figure out different ways my students can learn and share through technology. The more opportunities my students have for voice and choice, and can get feedback from as many different people as possible, the better! I am a Seesaw Ambassador... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Millennium Grand South

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades E-5
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, District technology leaders, Higher education

1:30pm CST

District Vision: Learning Enhanced by Technology

Share our journey to develop and implement a district vision of a Dynamic Student Learning Experience enhanced by technology: Bringing together a task force; Presenting task force work to stakeholders; Developing beta groups to implement the vision; Determining the best device to enhance students' learning. Leave with strategies to use in enhancing your district vision.

Speakers

Jenny Huling

Teaching and Learning Specialist, ISD 196

I am passionate about students creating and being innovative. I believe every person, child to adult has the potential to be a connected learner.

Steve Troen

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Minnehaha

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Flipped Classroom: How the iPad Changed Math

The iPad has changed the way we teach! Our 1:1 device flipped instruction is seamless with the devices, and our students have developed critical thinking skills that deepen their learning. We are 7th grade math teachers who will share tips and tricks to help you change the way you teach.

Speakers

Susan Heinmiller

Tara Martinson

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Greenway H/I

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, District technology leaders

1:30pm CST

Flipped Classroom: University of MN Research Results

The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement at the University of Minnesota recently published research results on flipped math classrooms. Come share the results and their classroom implications. You'll gain a better understanding of flipped classroom benefits and potential pitfalls, and learn strategies to make the flipped classroom a more mature version of blended learning.

Speakers

Wayne Feller

Technology & Innovation Coach, Stillwater Public Schools

Deb Ingram

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Minnetonka

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, District technology leaders

1:30pm CST

Formative Assessments: Create Your Own with Google Forms

Learn to use Google Forms to create self-grading, formative assessments, with instant video remediation for students, and instant grading via Google Scripts. Other online assessment tools also will be demonstrated. Return to school ready to create online formative assessments!

Speakers

Megan Ahlberg

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers

1:30pm CST

Formative Assessments: Fun, Free, Web Apps

Join in the fun with new ways to create formative assessments in all content areas, using web-based free applications. Quick response, interactive applications give students the opportunity to review and practice with enhanced engagement, while educators receive instant feedback to inform your instruction. Return to your schools with innovative assessments to share with colleagues.

Speakers

Jamie Hawkinson

Teacher, Edina Public Schools

I am an advocate of positive and effective change. I love to bring new, exciting opportunities into my classroom each year. I have been in education for 15 years and every year gets more exciting. I love to sing. I enjoy being active in my school and home community. And, I love being... Read More →

Kristen Powell

Teacher Gr 4 - Creek Valley, Edina Public Schools

I've been an intermediate grade teacher for over 20 years. Outside of teaching, I enjoy creating music (both vocal and instrumental), traveling to interesting places around the world, reading, fishing, cycling, and puzzles of all kinds.

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Greenway D/E

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Google Chrome: Personalize to Maximize Learning

Using Chromebooks, Chrome and Google Drive in the classroom allows staff and students to personalize their web experience. Learn how to personalize your Chromebook, add extensions for teachers and students, and maximize the power of Chrome for learning.

Speakers

Molly Schroeder

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Interactive Digital Presentations Engage Students

Engage students in a digital learning experience with the creation of an interactive lesson that utilizes any Wi-Fi connected device in a class! You'll walk out of this session knowing both how to create a Nearpod and Pear Deck presentations, and how to use them with students.

Speakers

Anthony Padrnos

Executive Director of Technology, Osseo Public Schools

Anthony has been involved with educational technology integration for many years as a classroom teacher, consultant, and technology administrator. Anthony has a B.A.S. in Mathematics Education with a certificate in educational computing and technology from the University of Minnesota... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Greenway A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Mobile Learning: Changing Culture

Getting results in a 1:1 learning environment does not result from merely deploying devices; it requires substantive changes in instructional practices. This session will highlight some of the results of successful schools, introduce a widely-used technology integration model, and discuss potential obstacles that school administrators face in leading their staff to transformational change in the classroom.

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Apple, Apple

Apple Inc.

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B

1:30pm CST

Open Source Datacenter

Modernize your server room! Use open-source visualization, management, and server technologies to provide a robust, stable, scalable solution for your network. Learn how to use off-the-shelf hardware for a cost-effective, enterprise-level solution for common virtualization needs. Come away ready to create trials for your own workloads.

Speakers

Bob Henderson

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Calhoun

Strand Technical
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience District technology leaders, Technical staff, Higher education

1:30pm CST

Professional Development: Interdistrict Collaboration Using Technology

See how districts collaborate and learn from each other to develop professional development opportunities. Hear from multiple districts that use technology to leverage cross-district connections and communication. Dialogue and explore additional possibilities. Leave with concrete ideas for how to begin your technology-based inter-district collaboration: Big Bang connections for no bucks!

Speakers

Michelle Ament

Director of Instruction and Professional Learning, Eden Prairie Schools

Passionate about innovative and creative ideas which are leading to the transformation and personalization of learning & teaching in a 1:1 technology environment.

Rachel Gorton

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

Matt Hillman

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Lake Superior B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Adult professional development
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Professional Learning Network: Become a Connected Educator

Grow your professional learning network by connecting with like-minded educators on platforms such as Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn. No need for previous experience; we will meet you where you are. This will be a hands-on approach to building your network. Come ready to try things out and participate.

Speakers

Andrea Hoffmann

Instructional Technology Coach, Minnetonka Public Schools

Andrea is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Minnetonka Public School District. Prior to becoming an Instructional Technology Coach, Andrea taught at the elementary and middle school level for over 10 years. She has presented at multiple conferences and is a Google Apps Qualified... Read More →

Ben Stanerson

Technology Integrationist/Science Teacher, Minnetonka Public Schools

Ben is currently a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) working with iPad integration at Minnetonka High School. Prior to his current role, Ben was a High School Physics and Physical Science teacher for 10 years, and an active member of many pilot programs using technology in the... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Greenway J

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Project-Based Learning: VANTAGE Engages Business

Take a look inside Minnetonka's new VANTAGE program, a project-based learning model. Explore this inspiring new way to engage both students and your business community in partnership experiences that will set your graduates apart from other students in the college admissions process. This model is replicable and scalable for your district!

Speakers

Eric Schneider

Associate Superintendent, Minnetonka Public Schools

As the Associate Superintendent in Minnetonka Public Schools, I lead innovation across the district as well as oversee ongoing development of the academic program. I am fortunate to work with a great T&L team and a very courageous group of principals and teacher-leaders in Minnetonka... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Lakeshore B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Tech Tools and Strategies for School Leaders

Share and explore technology-related tools and strategies available for school leaders. Learn to both engage your school community, and increase your personal efficiency and productivity!

Speakers

Sean Martinson

Principal, Murphy Elementary

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Lakeshore C

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience District administrators, Teachers, District technology leaders

1:30pm CST

Technology Increases Engagement

Start crowd-sourcing technology to increase student engagement! We'll explore positive use of student devices, games, apps, and web sites: for example, live-tweeting a video with a classroom hashtag. Let's make the classroom a more engaging and productive environment for students.

Speakers

Jamie Averbeck

Instructional Technology and Data AssessmentCoordinator, Ashwaubenon School District

Follow me @AverbeckTech

Jason Dreier

Secondary School Principal, Gillett School District

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Technology Initiatives: How Do We Get Buy-In?

Why do educational technology initiatives often fail to achieve buy-in? This session is geared towards administrators, teachers, and support staff responsible for promoting technology. Learn to identify common mistakes. Leave with concrete skills and strategies to effectively spread innovation in schools -- from 1:1 iPads to a blended learning program.

Speakers

Mike Smart

Innovation Facilitator, Intermediate District 287

Like to talk about... Innovation. Education. Teaching. Maker Movement. Japanese. Programming. Games. Books. Parenting. Soccer. Coaching. ... Whatever, really, except Antiques and Gardening.

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Lake Superior A

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Tierney Brothers Tech Tour at TIES

Speakers

Ryan Semans

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
St. Croix

Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

1:30pm CST

Top Apps and Practices for Administrators

With the ever-changing dynamic of technology, it is tough for educational leaders to keep up-to-date. Explore some of the top tools, apps and methods administrators nationwide are using that will help you in your day-to-day activities. Discover a wealth of online people and resources to help you continue your effective leadership.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Nicollet A

Strand Prof. Development
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

1:30pm CST

Twitter as a Professional Tool

Learn how Twitter can help educators personalize your professional learning by creating a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Explore how Twitter can be used as an educational resource and the importance of a being connected educator. You do not need to have a Twitter account to attend this session.

Speakers

Kelly Rexine

IT Specialist, EduTech

My name is Kelly Rexine and I currently work for EduTech. EduTech is a company affiliated with ITD and the State of North Dakota. My professional title is K-12 Information Technology Specialist for the west central part of North Dakota. I work with educators around the state to help... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Greenway B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Virtual Field Trips

As educators we find it harder and harder to leave the classroom for authentic hands-on learning for many reasons: time, money, etc. Leverage the technology you already have in your classroom to take your students on virtual field trips. Come learn how open up the world to your students!

Speakers

Brad Scherer

Instructional Tech Ninja, Sartell- St. Stephen Schools

Lindsay Vernier

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sartell - St. Stephen Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Millennium Grand North

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

1:30pm CST

Why We Chose Whitewater Learning® Online PD

With new performance review requirements and professional development challenges we can no longer use one-size-fits all solutions. To supplement our current practices we chose Whitewater Learning® E-Education for Educators as an online option because of its quality, accessibility, flexibility and affordability. Learn about how we are embedding WWL into our professional development.

Speakers

Joe Jezierski

Cherie Johnson

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Enabling Next Generation Learning

Enabling Next-Generation Learning...Together. When humanity meets technology, the way we learn changes and the way we teach is transformed. We are realizing human potential and seeing the results of our actions. When people are connected, wonderful and innovative things happen. Come learn more... May contain commercial content.

Speakers

Paul Thon

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Nokomis

Strand Learning Experiences, Prof. Development, Technical
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Technical staff, General interest, Higher education

1:30pm CST

This Is the First Time I’ve Been Good at Math!

Exhibitor Showcase, Lecture-demonstration-discussion

How do we get math students to say, "this makes sense!"? Especially those who also say, "I'm not good at math." This session will incorporate growth mindset research and specific examples for how to engage students in a math class using real world connections. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

Dennis Ortman

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Isles

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades 6-12
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Teachers

1:30pm CST

A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Using Infographics as a Creative Assesment

An infographic is a visual representation of information. Learn tips and tricks for using student-created infographics as an authentic assessment. See how infographics are created. Explore the student literacy skills necessary to research, critique, summarize, and communicate information in a visual way to reach their audience.

Speakers

Kathy Schrock

Educational Technologist; Adjunct Instructor, Wilkes University

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Nicollet B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

EntrepreNerd Project: Does Entrepreneurship Fit into Education?

Hello nerds, geeks, makers, dreamers, and knowmads. The Entreprenerd Project reflects upon research into the influence of nerd/geek culture in entrepreneurship and the implications for our schools in this new paradigm. Explore current theories, trends, and global experiences that illustrate emerging learning pathways for developing students’ “entreprenerdial” potential._x000B_

Speakers

John Moravec

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C

Featured Speaker, Featured Speaker

Strand Prof. Development
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

1:30pm CST

IGNITE! Lessons Learned in 1:1 and BYOD Programs

IGNITE Session, Lessons Learned in 1:1 and BYOD programs

Four presenters have eight minutes and 25 slides advancing every 20 seconds to share their excitement and ignite yours for Lessons Learned in 1:1 and BYOD programs. Join this energetic, fast-paced session to be inspired to learn more.

Speakers

Sean Beaverson

Jill Burdo

Consultant, Burdo Consulting, LLC

Laura Mackenthun

Director of Technology, Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools

Laura Mackenthun is a former media specialist and middle school language arts teacher who now serves as the Director of Technology for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. She believes in using technology to accelerate and personalize learning that engages students. Connect with... Read More →

Christopher Russell

Director of Choirs, Oltman Middle School, South Washington County Schools

Christopher J. Russell, Ph.D., is the author of the Technology in Music Education Blog. He is the is the Director of Choirs at Oltman Middle School in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. Dr. Russell was featured for his use of technology in music education in the October 2014 issue of Choral... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Greenway F/G

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Assessments: Variety Is the Spice of School Life

Variety is the spice of school life. Learn how to apply technology to enhance the assessment process. Explore exit slips, formative assessments, and summative assessments using: Schoology, Today's Meet, Socrative, KidBlog, and Kahoot. School is more interesting when it changes often and you have diverse learning experiences!

Speakers

Jennifer Mehra

5th Grade Teacher, Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion School

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Poster Table 6

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Building a Better Digital Age Writer

Explore 21st century technology tools to increase middle-level student writing engagement and output. Learn how technology is integrated to create a blended sixth grade language arts class. Learn how digital writing tools help students grow writing skills, learn about the impact of voice, explore new topics, and meet state writing standards!

Speakers

Jon Moore

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Poster Table 4

Strand Learning Experiences, Digital Citizen
Grade Level Grades E-8
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest

1:30pm CST

Check for Understanding: 4Cs and QR Codes

Integrate the 4Cs (collaboration, creative thinking, creativity, and communication) into your lesson plan to check for student understanding -- and learn to create QR codes to simplify the process. Walk away ready to integrate iPod touches (or iPads) into your instruction with the help of QR codes, Google Forms, Voice Memo and podcasting apps, and more!

Speakers

Kate Tinguely

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Poster Table 6

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades E-5
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

1:30pm CST

Kahoot! in the Classroom

Kahoot! is a game-based classroom response system. Use it on any device that connects to the Internet. It is engaging and allows for great feedback. Learn how it can change the way you teach and assess students!

Speakers

Garrick Grace

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Poster Table 3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

1:30pm CST

Minecraft Edu

Learn how to use Mineraft Edu to draw in reluctant learners. Discuss the difference between Minecraft and Minecraft Edu. The Edu version integrates 21st century skills and can be used to teach in many curricular areas. Explore this highly engaging tool and the many resources available through the Minecraft Edu Wiki.

Speakers

Holly Brunson

Intervention Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Pamela Manders

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Poster Table 1

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Higher education

1:30pm CST

Wearable Tech: Fitbits in Physical Education

Ready to use wearable technology? Use Fitbits in physical education classes to measure steps, active minutes, sleep habits, nutrition, and hydration intake. Explore curriculum used with Fitbits in a high school setting. See, touch, and try out a Fitbit!

Speakers

Mellanie Pusateri

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Poster Table 2

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

1:30pm CST

Coding and Digital-Age Learning: Let's Get Coding at TIES!

Experience the Hour of Code and take advantage of hands-on, fun opportunities to explore digital-age learning experiences through coding. This session will provide interactive coding opportunities on a variety of platforms and topics, including Scratch, coding with iPads, unplugged activities, and programming with Finch Robots. Facilitators and students will be on hand to answer questions, demonstrate activities, and share ideas about ways to bring coding back to your school.

Speakers

Kent Sall

Technology Integration Specialist, Saint Paul Public Schools

Integration • Programming • X-Country Skiing

Laurie Toll

Technology Integration Specialist, Upper Mississippi Academy

Andrea Wilson Vazquez

Technology Integration Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Technology integration specialist, blogger, coder, co-teacher / collaborator, lifelong learner, and edtech enthusiast!

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Harriet

Project Showcase

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Media specialists

1:30pm CST

TIES 2014 MakerSpace Experience

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
North Woods

1:55pm CST

Grading by Standard

Learn about the latest grading by standards enhancements, including the new Standards Manager.

Speakers

Deb Hempel

Monday December 8, 2014 1:55pm - 2:20pm CST
TIES Booth

2:35pm CST

Curriculum Mapping in a 21st Century System

With teachers increasingly creating dynamic instructional environments, deviating from the standard textbook, curriculum maps need to be equally dynamic to provide meaningful information to guide decisions. In addition, teachers need a reason to view curriculum mapping as more than just another hoop to jump through. Come and see how TIES is addressing these issues, and placing the focus back on the teacher.

Speakers

T. J. Fletcher

Web Developer, TIES

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:00pm CST
TIES Booth

2:35pm CST

EnrollView - Online Enrollment

Speakers

Georgia Kedrowski

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:00pm CST
TIES Booth

2:35pm CST

1:1 Learning System -- Self-Paced, Student-Centered

Our school rolled out a digital curriculum using Google Apps for Education and a learning management system, for 1:1 learning. We engage all learners through relevant, interactive content, focused on higher-level thinking and creation. All student work is self-paced. Hear the benefits, challenges, and tools that enable our teaching success.

Speakers

Karin Hogen

Matt Nupen

STEM teacher, DocentEDU

STEM teacher and co-founder of DocentEDU

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Postsecondary, Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers

2:35pm CST

Blogging 101: Student Voice, Authentic Audience

Blogging intertwines critical thinking, creation, communication and collaboration in a digital environment. Come explore how blogs amplify student voice, improve writing, connect classrooms, provide an authentic audience, and develop a positive digital footprint!

Speakers

Laurie Callies

Instructional Excellence Coordinator, Eden Prairie Schools

Proud Educator for 20+ Years. Passionate about the Journey. Committed to continuous learning for each individual.

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

2:35pm CST

Build Your Own iTunes U Course

Learn to build a course with Tunes U. In one hour you'll be up and flying! This hands-on session guides you through the basics from start to finish: explore the iTunes U store, use the course manager, structure content, publish your course. Bring your MacBook or iPad and join in!

Speakers

Jill Burdo

Consultant, Burdo Consulting, LLC

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Millennium Grand North

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

2:35pm CST

Data-Driven Technology Promotes Student Learning

Breakout Session, Collaborative teacher - student presentation

How do you identify and gather the right metrics to assess technology’s impact on student outcomes? Learn how one district turbocharged systemic change by: focusing on informed decision-making, supporting school culture shifts, and engaging in thoughtful professional development planning. Embrace the power of the "right" data. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

Lisa deRoy

Mark Garrison

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Greenway H/I

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12), Adult Professional Development
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, District technology leaders

2:35pm CST

Deploying iPads in a Shared Use Environment

Learn about the supported methods for deploying iPads in a shared use (cart) environment.

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Apple, Apple

Apple Inc.

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Skyway

2:35pm CST

Design of the Times: Role of Design in Technology and Education

Emphasizing project based learning and arts integration, explore the role of design in both technology and education. Discuss the implications of aesthetics as a rhetorical tool. Gain critical understanding of how design influences teaching and learning. Learn teaching strategies to help students recognize, analyze, and critique design.

Speakers

Carl Anderson

Art Instructor

Art Education, Alternative Education, Innovative Schooling, Education Technology, Equity Issues in Technology & Education

Scott Schwister

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Lakeshore C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

Digital PE: Wearable Devices Improve Assessment

Technology devices provide an opportunity for accurate measurement and assessment in physical education, and ultimately lead to quality formative and summative assessments. Using QR codes in a circuit training session, and using tracking with a displayed activity data system, session leaders will demonstrate how this leads to student engagement.

Speakers

Matt Howe

Building Tech. Coordinator and Tech. Integration Specialist, Oak-Land Jr. High School, ISD 834 Stillwater, MN

I am passionate about everything I do!

Darrell Salmi

Deb VanKlei

HealthyMOVES PEP grant coordinator, Stillwater Area Public Schools

Integrating heart rate technology into the classroom and how to use it as a formative and summative assessment.

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Lakeshore B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience District technology leaders, General interest (all), Teachers

2:35pm CST

Gamification and Collaborative Storytelling

Learn how to use the mechanics of different game formats to help your students collaboratively tell stories. Storytelling projects can range from individual, to small group, to classwide settings. Come away with tools and examples that empower students to engage in shared synergistic storytelling, and are easily adapted to different age and content levels.

Speakers

Andrew Smith

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Millennium Grand Center

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12), All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

Get to Know Google Classroom

Curious about Google Classroom? Two Google Certified Teachers and Trainers will show you the teacher and student sides of Google Classroom. Learn how Classroom can help you streamline your workflow for distributing/collecting assignments and providing feedback to students. Hear some useful tips in response to frequently asked questions. See how Classroom can be used for professional development outside of the typical class.

Speakers

Geri Feiock

Secondary Math Instructional Coach; Math Teacher, District 196 Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Northstar Ballroom B

2:35pm CST

Go-Go-Gadget iPad: Annotate the World

The iPad is an amazing all-in-one creation tool equipped with everything needed to make students documentarians of their own learning. Explore, hands-on, apps to help students document everything and annotate anything. Start building rich, visual portfolios of learning, connected to the real world and curated by students in their native digital medium.

Speakers

Ben Friesen

Summits Team, EdTechTeam

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Nicollet D

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

Google+ Communities = Engaging Classroom Web Presence

If you're a Google Apps for Education school, you can create an engaging web presence for your school or classroom in a matter of minutes using Google+ Communities. Easily share videos, photos, docs, and more. View examples and learn how to create a Community of your own!

Speakers

Jesse Thorstad

Technology Specialist, Fergus Falls Public Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

iPad Apps and Artwork: Creating in Middle School Media Arts

Explore how to integrate media arts using iPad apps for stop motion, vector-based drawing, animation, and video. See how the presenter teaches claymation, photography, drawn animation, and filmmaking in her middle school art room using the iPad, while meeting standards in art and media arts education. See app demos and objectives of the lessons.

Speakers

Lockie Chapman

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Greenway B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

2:35pm CST

iPad Cart: 10 Best Practices

Using an iPad cart in your classroom? Come and learn 10 best practices gleaned from three years of observing classroom-based iPad integration. Engage students through four C's: connection, concept, concrete practice, and conclusion. Try innovative practices to encourage student interaction and collaboration from beginning to the end.

Speakers

C. Candace Chou

Professor, School of Education, University of St. Thomas

I am a professor at the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas. I am passionate about emerging media and specializing in the pedagogical applications of innovative educational technology. I administer the K-12 Learning Technology Online Graduate Certificate, E-Learning... Read More →

Lanise Block, Ed.D.

Executive Director, Digital Empowerment Academy

Dr. Lanise Block has been an educator for 18 years. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Digital Empowerment Academy and the Convener of the Northside Digital Innovation Alliance. Currently, Lanise is the Content Lead K-12: Social Studies in Minneapolis Public Schools... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Nicollet A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

iPads and Transformative Learning with the SAMR Model

How does SAMR fit into technology integration in classrooms? Discover what transformative learning can look like at the modification and redefinition levels, with iPads in the classroom. Explore several examples of project-based learning ideas within these levels. Learn how the integration of the SAMR model helped raise student achievement in Crosby-Ironton classrooms.

Speakers

Allison Clasen

5th Grade Teacher, Crosby-Ironton Schools

I am passionate about bringing innovative methods into my classroom to enhance and transform student learning.

Britta Nelson

5th Grade Teacher, Crosby-Ironton Schools

This is my 4th year of teaching at Cuyuna Range Elementary School. I use Schoology everyday in my 1:1 classroom. I love using technology to enhance my students' learning!

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Lake Superior B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

Managing Public Certificates in Your Organization

Managing all of your public certificates can be a hairy job. When certificates unknowingly expire so do the services they provide. This can be disastrous for users! Learn how to manage your public certificates and replace them before they expire using a new tool developed by our partners at DigiCert.

Speakers

Larry Jacobs

Chris Krause

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Cedar

Strand Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all), Technical staff

2:35pm CST

Meet ELA Standards through Curriculum, Collaboration, and Coding

Are you looking for a new way to approach English Language Arts (ELA) standards? Imagine a unit that not only fulfills the standards, but also incorporates coding, engages students, and encourages creativity. We will share the collaborative teaching process, examples of student success, and the instruction unit using the coding program Scratch.

Speakers

Nancy Meyer

Media Specialist, Nicollet Middle School

Longtime teacher, STEM Coordinator, and media specialist with both elementary and secondary experience. Sucessfully completed the ISTE-GM Artificial Intelligence Explorations in K-12 School Environments program.

Amy Smalley

Instructional Coach, ISD 191

I am an elementary and junior high instructional coach for The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District. Having formally been an enrichment specialist and reading and math interventionist, I continually look for new and interesting ways to challenge and engage students.

Alexander Tofte

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Millennium Grand South

Strand Learning Experiences, Prof. Development
Grade Level Grades E-8
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers

2:35pm CST

Mobile Devices in Health Education

While the industry giants like Apple and Google fight for dominance of fitness/health apps and devices, the one guaranteed winner will be our students and the educators who harness this technology. Come see how these tools are continuing to individualize learning, and expand the classroom walls.

Speakers

Frank Goodrich

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Calhoun

Strand Learning Experiences, Digital Citizen
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest

2:35pm CST

Moodle for Effective Course Design

Moodle is a powerful instructional tool for assessment, content delivery, and collaboration. Learn to define the characteristics of a well-designed and effective online course, and how to apply these using Moodle. Learn how to design your Moodle course so that it is manageable, easy to navigate, and appealing to students.

Speakers

Caitlin Cahill

Instructional Technology Coach, Orono Schools

Caitlin is the online learning specialist for the Orono public school district and serves as an executive committee member for the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum. Caitlin has run her own MOOC called Tech Tools for Teachers, a project-based professional development... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Lake Superior A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, Higher education

2:35pm CST

Social Media: Connecting Educators Beyond School Walls

Do you believe that social media can enhance your professional learning? Examine the possibilities using Twitter, Google +, and other applications. Hear about others' experiences connecting with people around the country to grow their learning. Explore how to connect using social media, including how to develop a personal learning network.

Speakers

Darren Ellwein

Travis Lape

Innovative Programs Director, Harrisburg School District

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Greenway D/E

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Adult Professional Development, All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers

2:35pm CST

Teacher Evaluation: Evolving Use of Technology

Peer evaluators from Orono Public Schools share their evolution in teacher evaluation and use of technology. Explore examples of how technology is used in classroom instruction and the evaluation process. Discuss next steps in using technology to support professional development.

Speakers

Heidi Mohagen

Teresa Widen

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Lakeshore A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

Tierney Brothers Tech Tour at TIES

Speakers

Ryan Semans

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
St. Croix

Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

2:35pm CST

Voice Recording for the World Language Classroom

Learn to use four websites for student voice recordings: Voice Thread, Google Voice, Voki, and WeVideo. Hear an overview of each site. Bookmark each site for future reference. Learn step-by-step how to set each site up for use, and record your own voice example. Be ready to implement voice recording the next day!

Speakers

Betony Osborne

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Greenway J

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

2:35pm CST

Building a Unified Workspace for Any Device

Interested in BYOD but not sure how to start? See schools using Stoneware’s webNetwork to create a platform that is the single entry point for students to access everything needed to learn. This “Unified Workspace” will enable anytime, anywhere learning, extending education beyond the classroom walls. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

Rob Hart

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Nokomis

Strand Technical
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience District administrators, Technical staff

2:35pm CST

Using Mobile Devices to Improve Reading Ability

Imagine this: a group of students with their faces buried in their phone, but instead of texting, they’re reading! Explore how web resources and mobile devices --including phones, can get students reading more, improving their reading scores. The session may contain commercial content.

Speakers

Lori Smith

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Isles

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades E-5
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Technical staff, General interest, Higher education

2:35pm CST

Augment Your Reality

Augmented reality is gaining popularity, especially in education. Join this session for an introduction to some of the most popular augmented reality apps available. Create your own augmented reality using a variety of apps. Take a look at Google Glass and how it is being used in augmented reality.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Nicollet B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

Screencasting and Formative Assessment

Develop your understanding of and approach to assessing student learning, while connecting education research to both teaching practice and software development. Engage in hands-on and minds-on activities framed through screencasting technology and formative assessment. Provoke thinking and dialogue around the question: "How can I learn more about what my students truly understand?" When students create screencasts, they not only create a product of their learning, but also a vehicle to make their thought processes more visible to the teacher and, more importantly, to themselves.

Speakers

Reshan Richards

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Great Lakes Ballroom C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

Assessments That Engage Students

Explore free and easy web-based technology tools for formative and summative assessments that engage students, and don't take a lot of time to create and grade. We'll explore Socrative, Poll Everywhere, and Google Forms with Flubaroo. These tools can be used in computer labs or with mobile devices.

Speakers

Holly Brunson

Intervention Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Pamela Manders

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Poster Table 1

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

2:35pm CST

Creating a News Show for Your School or Classroom

Create a quick and easy news show for your school or classroom with your students using an iPad and some simple apps at a minimal cost. Applications at all grade levels.

Speakers

Carol Tracy

Library Media Specialist, Robbinsdale Armstrong High School

I am passionate about student learning environments. I seek to create flexible learning spaces that foster creativity, collaboration and student voice. I am transforming my 3rd library space. My library transformations include a small, private Pre-K through 8th grade school media... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Poster Table 6

Poster Session

Strand Learning Experiences, Digital Citizen
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

2:35pm CST

Creating iBooks in Math with Book Creator

Transform how students learn math through the creation and sharing of iBooks using the math workshop model in Book Creator. It incorporates collaborative learning, teacher modeling, student-led, and differentiation. iBooks vary from individual notebooks to class projects. Learn how iBooks fuse cooperative learning, differentiation, and math practices.

Speakers

Elizabeth Ramsay

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Poster Table 4

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers

2:35pm CST

iPads and Primary Classroom Teaching

Calling all primary teachers! This session will equip you with a multitude of ideas for using the iPad in the classroom. Walk away with teacher recommended educational apps, collaboration apps, self-created apps, and a variety of other activities for using your iPad in primary teaching.

Speakers

Kristen Henning

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Poster Table 2

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers

2:35pm CST

Schoology in the Classroom

Does your school district use Schoology but you struggle with ways to use it in your classroom? Explore ideas on how to engage your students and get them learning in Schoology! Possible uses range from attendance, to classroom discussions, to tests, to badges, to morning messages, to responding to the Star Student of the week.

Speakers

Shawna Traver

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Poster Table 5

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers

2:35pm CST

Technology Integration Through Collaboration

Learn how media specialists and classroom teachers can collaborate on technology integration projects and lessons. Get tips on models of media specialist and teacher collaboration. Explore examples of technology projects and tools that enhance student collaboration -- emphasizing for each the technology skills used, the specific content standard address, and the focused core competency.

Speakers

Brenda Beiswenger

Misti Werle

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Poster Table 3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

2:35pm CST

Coding and Digital-Age Learning: Let's Get Coding at TIES!

Speakers

Kent Sall

Technology Integration Specialist, Saint Paul Public Schools

Integration • Programming • X-Country Skiing

Laurie Toll

Technology Integration Specialist, Upper Mississippi Academy

Andrea Wilson Vazquez

Technology Integration Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Technology integration specialist, blogger, coder, co-teacher / collaborator, lifelong learner, and edtech enthusiast!

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Harriet

Project Showcase, Project Showcase

Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest

3:25pm CST

Orono Public Schools Meeting

This is a closed meeting to Orono Public School staff.

Speakers

Penny Pease

Director of Technology, Mounds View Public Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Minnehaha

4:30pm CST

MASA - Technology Leaders Meeting

Meeting of the Technology Leaders group of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators

Speakers

Josh Swanson

Executive Director of Technology, Eden Prairie Public Schools

Personalization of learning, leadership and change management.

Joel VerDuin

Chief Technology and Information Officer, Anoka-Hennepin Schools

Tim Wilson

Chief Technology Officer, Osseo Area Public Schools

Monday December 8, 2014 4:30pm - 5:45pm CST
Northstar Ballroom A

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District technology leaders, Technical staff

7:30am CST

First Timers Session

Speakers

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Tuesday December 9, 2014 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Lakeshore A

Host Organization 2567

8:00am CST

1:1 Implementation: World Class Education for the Modern Student

Move teaching from fact regurgitation to exhibiting the four Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity/innovation. Learn how to adopt an “information is not scarce” philosophy, and implement 1:1 classrooms with the vision to continuously improve. Explore Bismark's success and come away with 1:1 implementation resources you can replicate in your school.

Speakers

Tanna Kincaid

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway J

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12), Adult Professional Development
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Collaborative Apps for the 21st Century Classroom

Collaboration is key to the 21st century classroom. Explore a variety of collaborative apps used by a sixth grade Digital Literacy class, some Google-based: including comic creation, video creation, 3D printing, and more. Students use the apps to demonstrate core subject understanding. Gain tips to easily integrate these tools into your classroom curriculum.

Speakers

Chad Even

6th Grade Digital Lit. teacher, Bismarck Public Schools

Teach 6th grade in a "textbook less classroom". Teach a new innovative class called--Digital Literacy (21st Century Skills) Love finding new innovative ideas of teaching/learning. "Today is the day make a difference" Twitter-@evensclass

Sarah Francetich

6th Grade Digital Literacy Teacher, Bismarck Public Schools

I love teaching students and teachers how technology can make learning more enjoyable. There is just something about watching students and teachers get excited about using technology to create and collaborate.

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway F/G

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Come Create an Infographic!

Information graphics present complicated information quickly and clearly. Expand what educators and others use infographics for. Demystify how infographics can enhance your teaching! Learn about two very different, free infographic creation tools and compare their functionalities. Learn through hands-on exploration to create an infographic for yourself.

Speakers

Matt Lee

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lake Superior B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Content Creation: Moving Away from Content Consumption

See how moving away from teacher-directed content consumption results in student-centered learning. Let go of "Project Recipes" and move toward "Project Choice." Model content creation tools and then give students choice over presenting their knowledge. We'll discuss student blogs, video creation, green screening, interactive response tools, and more.

Speakers

Jamie Averbeck

Instructional Technology and Data AssessmentCoordinator, Ashwaubenon School District

Follow me @AverbeckTech

Jason Dreier

Secondary School Principal, Gillett School District

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Calhoun

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Curated Content: Meet The App Store, The iBookstore, and iTunes U

With such a vast array of content available for educators and students today, come and join us to look at some key locations within The App Store, The iBookstore, and iTunes U that have been curated for educators of all grade levels and subject areas.

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Apple, Apple

Apple Inc.

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Skyway

8:00am CST

Digital Resources from the Minnesota Historical Society

Digital programming is a high priority for the Minnesota Historical Society. History Live Interactive Video Lessons engage students in real-time conversations. Play the Past utilizes mobile gaming in Minnesota History Center exhibits. The new Northern Lights Interactive eBook supports Minnesota studies. Take part in a real-time History Live lesson and learn about free online resources!

Speakers

Shana Crosson

Academic Technologist, University of Minnesota

I am passionate about how technology can to create and enhance learning experiences that reach students with all learning styles.

Rebecca Gillette

Community Engagement Specialist, Minnesota Historical Society

My job is to plan, develop and implement strategies to build supportive relationships with community organizations. I work in partnership with organizations, to develop programs that increase the Minnesota Historical Society's relevancy within communities whose stories have been... Read More →

Matt Horstman

Jack Matheson

Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota Historical Society

Jack Matheson has enjoyed the opportunity to develop and deliver a wide variety of educational programming for the Minnesota Historical Society. At the Minnesota History Center, Jack develops and teaches classes, portrays a 19th Century fur trader for the History Player outreach program... Read More →

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lakeshore C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Flipping the Flipped Classroom: Self-Paced Learning

The flipped classroom is a great concept, but doesn't always mean true customization for students. Learn how to move beyond a flipped classroom to a self-paced classroom. Discover how to personalize learning, create a self-paced classroom in a 1:1 environment, and achieve success with all students, including at-risk pull out classes.

Speakers

Beth Humbert

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, Teachers, Technical staff

8:00am CST

Focus on the Five C's

What tools and technologies will help your students create, collaborate, communicate better, and develop critical thinking skills? Explore free resources that allow teachers to teach curriculum while employing today’s technologies. Expand your proficiency in making material accessible and engaging, while increasing student digital literacy and citizenship.

Speakers

Laura Gudmundson

Media Specialist, Computer/Media teacher, Kingsland Public Schools

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Minnetonka

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

8:00am CST

Formative Assessment with the iPad Toolkit

The iPad is a powerful tool for formative assessments. Explore how to gather real time information about student understanding. Learn shortcuts to make student access quick and easy. Share live demonstrations of favorite formative tools, and leave prepared to replicate their use in your classroom. Come to this session to unpack our favorite formative assessment tools.

Speakers

Sara Hunt

Ben Stanerson

Technology Integrationist/Science Teacher, Minnetonka Public Schools

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Millennium Grand Center

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders

8:00am CST

Gamification in Science, Math, and Language Arts

Looking for academic, fun, and creative tools to engage learners and transform the classroom? Want to collect data on student engagement? Gamification is the use of game mechanics and game design techniques in non-game contexts. Learn hands-on how to add the gamification tool to your portfolio of teaching strategies!

Speakers

Jeff Morris

Shawn Stafki

Science Teacher

Sandra Wieser-Matthews

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Millennium Grand South

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District technology leaders, Higher education, Teachers

8:00am CST

Going Mobile with Google Apps

Did you know there over 20 apps available from Google? Explore some of the most popular apps. Gain tips and tricks. And dive into the more obscure Google apps!

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Northstar Ballroom B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Google Glass and Wearable Tech in the Classroom: Passing Glass

Google Glass is hot, new and exciting, but is it right for education? Look through the eyes and experiences of three teachers who experienced Glass in their high school classrooms. Aside from the cool factor, these three educators look critically at the pros and cons of wearable technology in education.

Speakers

Ann Perry

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Millennium Grand North

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Inventory/Track Your Technology: AssetTrackDB

Learn how schools can use the free and open source AssetTrackDB software to inventory and track technology assets. From thousands of 1:1 devices to 100 computers, you'll explore how this software can help your technology department. Follow the software demonstration on your own device. Leave with all the tools you need to get started.

Speakers

Tyler Krehbiel

Technology Coordinator, SWWC Service Cooperative

Twitter: @TylerKrehbiel

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
St. Croix

Strand Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Personalizing Learning, Our Journey

Curious about personalizing learning for each student? Wondering how to do this efficiently? Join a conversation with Eden Prairie Schools and explore how personalized learning looks, every day. Discover how Schoology and Fishtee, a 21st century learning platform, come together to save teachers time and help students learn.

Speakers

Michelle Ament

Director of Instruction and Professional Learning, Eden Prairie Schools

Passionate about innovative and creative ideas which are leading to the transformation and personalization of learning & teaching in a 1:1 technology environment.

Terry Nealon

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway D/E

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

8:00am CST

Reading and Social Media

Learn how to bring reading into the digital age from a media specialist, who is also a technology leader and loves to read. She uses Twitter, Goodreads and Biblionasium -- and incorporates the social media into the classroom. Use these sites to enhance your students' and your own reading experiences, turning reading into a deeper community experience.

Speakers

Kelly Iverson-Egge

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Minnehaha

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

8:00am CST

Reading Comprehension: Digging Deeper Using Digital Devices

This dynamic session explores apps and sites that help students dig deeper and improve reading comprehension using text on digital devices: iPads and web-based. Sites and apps will be showcased that teachers can use today for close reading, differentiation at all reading levels, and working with academic vocabulary.

Speakers

Sara Speicher

Julie Walthour

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lake Superior A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Postsecondary, Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience District technology leaders, Media specialists, Teachers

8:00am CST

Research: Google, Library Resources, and Your Students

How do you get your students to use library resources? How do you explain the differences between using Google and library resources for research? In this session, you’ll address these tough questions, assess the differences between Google and library resources as research tools, and outline some potential solutions.

Speakers

Jennifer Hootman

Beth Staats

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway H/I

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

8:00am CST

Technology Assessment: Analyze Tech Status and Needs with BrightBytes

Can districts improve what they can't measure? Learn to analyze technology status and needs, and move forward in the right direction with your technology. Explore how Kasson-Mantorville Schools uses data collected with CASE Clarity by BrightBytes to find efficient and effective solutions to classroom, access, skills and environment.

Speakers

Kelly Braun

Teaching & Learning Coordinator, KASSON - MANTORVILLE

Lisa deRoy

Tomi Swanson

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway A

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Walkthrough Data: Automate Observations with Google Forms

Need a way to collect data (such as classroom walkthroughs or observations), share feedback and analyze results electronically? Create your own data collection Google Form in this hands-on session. Your Google Form will collect data, as well as automatically create, e-mail and file a PDF of that data to stakeholders.

Speakers

Steve Asper

Technology Support Manager, White Bear Lake Area Schools

I work with all things Google; Apps, Chromebooks, Android tablets. I like working with teachers and students to discover new tools and ways to personalize learning for students.

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lakeshore A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Web Tools Create Tech Savvy Readers

Learn how to connect students and staff with web-based tools that are sure to make them tech savvy readers. Help a reluctant reader find the perfect book. Make online reading easier. Connect with a community of readers. Increase library/media center accessibility, taking advantage of school and public library materials 24/7.

Speakers

Kathryn (Katie) Salmela

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Lakeshore B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

8:00am CST

Winning the APPmazing Race

There is a revolution afoot that combines game-based learning and the maker movement with your mobile device and applies it to professional development.This can be done on any platform and with any topic while promoting teamwork, problem-solving, leadership and perseverance. Come experience the challenge and have fun while you learn!

Speakers

Carl Hooker

Education Consultant, HookerTech LLC

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Northstar Ballroom A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

8:00am CST

Digital Content for the Classroom

“Digital Content for the Classroom – leveraging Resources You Already have; You just didn’t know about it! Learn how schools are customizing curriculum to meet standards and impact student performance and teacher effectiveness. This session will focus on ELM resources from Gale. May contain commercial content.

Speakers

Gordy Hagert

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Nokomis

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades E-12
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Higher education

8:00am CST

Monitor Online Activity, Keeping Students and Data Safe

Explore network hardware that provides content-filtering solutions. Barracuda Networks delivers simple, easy-to-use, affordable solutions that make it easy to regulate and monitor student and staff online activity, with tools designed specifically to meet the needs of K-12 organizations. This session may contain commercial content.

Speakers

Cynthia Lonnquist

Tuesday December 9, 2014 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Isles

Strand Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District administrators, District technology leaders, Technical staff, General interest (all)

9:00am CST

Games to Tackle Real-World Problems

Speakers

Jane McGonigal

Tuesday December 9, 2014 9:00am - 10:15am CST
Nicollet A/B/C/D

Keynote, Featured Speaker

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

10:30am CST

TIES 2014 MakerSpace Experience

Tuesday December 9, 2014 10:30am - 11:50am CST
North Woods

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest

11:00am CST

Grading by Standard

Learn about the latest grading by standards enhancements, including the new Standards Manager.

Speakers

Deb Hempel

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:25am CST
TIES Booth

11:00am CST

'Flippin' Staff Meetings -- An Innovative Approach

What if staff meetings and professional development were done differently by being innovative, engaging and transformative? Learn how and why one school transformed by using time differently, by "flipping" staff meetings and professional development. Gain real-life, applicable resources and approaches for flipping staff meetings in your school.

Speakers

Amy Arbogash

Technology Integration Specialist, Howard Suamico School District

This is my third year as the Technology Integration Specialist at Bay View Middle School in the Howard Suamico School District. We are a progressive 1:1 iPad, Apple, and GAFE school. I love helping teachers and students discover the wows and wonders of learning through technology... Read More →

Paul Hermes

Associate Principal, Howard-Suamico School District - Bay View Middle School

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Lakeshore A

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Adult Professional Development, All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

Build an App for your Classroom

Back by popular demand! Learn to use an app builder to create an app for your classroom. We will cover how the app builder works, plus offer ideas for what to include in your app. In as little as an hour, you can have a fully functional app for your students and parents!

Speakers

Patrick Smith

tech integration, Pine Island School District

Josh Westphal

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Nicollet D

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Civic Impact via Digital Engagement: Digital Empowerment Academy

The Digital Empowerment Academy (DEA) engages underrepresented youth to develop digital literacy and leadership skills. We support youth in making a social impact in their community via digital engagement. DEA curriculum is based on the Digital Kinship Model, a culturally responsive framework extending to those outside of digital society.

Speakers

Lanise Block, Ed.D.

Executive Director, Digital Empowerment Academy

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A2

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Collaborative Curriculum Development

Having access to a course made up of digital resources allows for a wide range of uses, under multiple sets of circumstances. This session focuses on the English 12 course from the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum Courses. Learn why this method of development may influence the future of digital curriculum.

Speakers

Tom Brandt

Digital Learning Specialist, ISD 279

Always learning. Always skeptical of what is known. Always amazed at what others know and can do.

Jon Fila

Curriculum Coordinator, Intermediate District 287

Curriculum Coordinator for ISD 287, OER, digital curriculum resources and professional development in blended, digital, and just-in-time teaching. Curriculum developer, trainer and support for the MN Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum. Teaches English 12 online for Northern... Read More →

Scott Schwister

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Lake Superior B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Postsecondary, Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience District administrators, District technology leaders, Teachers

11:00am CST

Data Collection to Inform Instruction

Consider concrete examples of data collection tools and how they can be used to inform learning. Plus gather best practices on how to move forward with a data action plan. Tools discussed include: Apple and Google Apps, Google Forms/scripts, and video collection/sharing. Apply them in your classroom tomorrow!

Speakers

Rhonda Geere

James Hawthorne

Andi Loger

Peer Coach, Edina Public Schools

As a peer coach I am passionate about professional development to support student success through teacher growth. I believe through building relationships and gathering meaningful data, coaching is one of the most powerful tools to teacher growth.

Libby Sandvick

Teacher Evaluation Coordinator, Edina Public Schools

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway J

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District administrators, District technology leaders, Teachers

11:00am CST

Digital Practice: It's Not About the Device

Technology in education is not about the device. It is about instruction that is transformed as a result of technology. Learn how existing best practices with the BIG 5 (elementary) and WICORT (secondary) reading strategies can seamlessly transform student experience and learning by incorporating digital practice. Leave with strategies you can use tomorrow!

Speakers

Tracy Brovold

Marti Sievek

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mankato Area Public Schools

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A3

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

E-Rate 2.0: Broadband for Schools and Libraries

The E-Rate program, which provides schools and libraries with discounted Internet access and other telecommunications services, is going through significant changes for FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015). Learn about changes to eligible services, the application process, and how E-rate funding will be distributed.

Speakers

Mary Mehsikomer

Outreach Facilitator, Sourcewell

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Minnehaha

Strand Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

eLearning2: K-12 Digital Age Learning

Edina Public Schools embarked on a partnership with Best Buy in 2012 to accelerate an eLearning2 digital learning initiative. This year they moved the bring your own device (BYOD) program from “highly recommended” to “required.” Learn how the eLearning2 program is transforming learning in Edina and how your district could pursue a similar partnership.

Speakers

Jack Salaski

Mike Walker

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Millennium Grand Center

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, District technology leaders

11:00am CST

Empowering Students with a Technology Support Team

Breakout Session, Collaborative teacher - student presentation

Join us for a panel presentation and discussion of the power of student technology support teams. River Falls High School has created a unique program that empowers students to promote our school, fix and maintain technology, as well as teach staff, students and parents safe, effective strategies for technology use.

Speakers

Cory Klinge

Instructional Excellence Coordinator, Eden Prairie Schools, MN

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Millennium Grand South

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Evernote in Education

What started as an amazing website for helping you keep your notes synchronized, is now that and so much more! Explore Evernote and all its benefits, including new services and applications. Look at Evernote in education and how schools are using Evernote to help them stay more organized and efficient.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Nicollet A

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Flipped Classrooms: Economical and Effective Learning

Explore flipping your classroom (regular education, non-1:1 setting) with little to no cost! Flipped classrooms encourage improvement in 21st century skills. Plus students work at their own pace and stay more organized. Learn how students in one district have become responsible for their education and shown growth in test scores.

Speakers

Brandon Ostien

Charles Whitbred

Teacher/Tech Integrationist, Mora Schools

I am the technology integrationist for Mora Public Schools District 332 for grades 7-12 . I have currently stepped aside from part of my duties of health and physical education to support our staff and students in our 1:1 initiative.

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom A1

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level Beginner
Audience District technology leaders, Teachers, Technical staff

11:00am CST

Gamification, Level 2: Increase Student Engagement

Gamification can be a powerful teaching tool. Bring true gaming strategies into the classroom -- moving beyond badges and achievement awards, to Minecraft and 3D printing. Learn how one teacher transformed his class into a semester-long game, increasing student engagement and interest by "nearly an order of magnitude."

Speakers

Dan Zabrowski

Technology Education Teacher. Unified Arts Department Head, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District

Versatility in technology education. I'm focused on computers, telecommunications, and emerging technology. However, if you need someone to teach drafting, engineering, welding or woodworking, I got your back. Also, if you need a 4th for Smash Bros. or an impromptu storyteller for... Read More →

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Great Lakes Ballroom B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Middle School (grades 6-8), All Grade Levels
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, District technology leaders, General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Google Sites: Setting your Sights Higher!

Be challenged by a Google Education Trainer to “set your sights higher.” Use Google Sites beyond a basic classroom presence. Discover the potential for projects, presentations, ePortfolios, events, resource repositories and more! Tips will be provided to enhance the design and functionality of new or existing sites.

Speakers

Geri Feiock

Secondary Math Instructional Coach; Math Teacher, District 196 Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway B/C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Google Teacher Academy and Google Education Resources: Be More Google

Want to be more Google? Three newly Google-Certified teachers will talk about their experiences in the Google Teacher Academy and answer any questions you may have about free Google resources available to educators. Bring your own device to explore the Google for Education website.

Speakers

Meghan Haselbauer

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Belinda Stutzman

Integrationist, Wayzata Schools

Belinda is a veteran teacher and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist in the Wayzata School District where all students have access to an iPad. Being a Google Certified Innovator has been a fun way to meet many new people and share her passion for teaching and... Read More →

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Northstar Ballroom A

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

iPads for Primary Learners

Transform your classroom into a 21st century learning zone. Come explore a typical day in the life of a connected second grade classroom student. The session will cover responsible iPad use, management tips, and digital citizenship. You'll leave ready to seamlessly integrate anywhere from six to 1:1 iPads throughout the entire school day.

Speakers

Kayla Delzer

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Millennium Grand North

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Responsible digital-age citizens
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Keyboarding Skills: 21st Century Necessity

Why teach keyboarding? Will the keyboard become obsolete? How do you motivate keyboarding students? As students learn inefficient habits early using smartphones and tablets, keyboarding skills are more needed in the 21st century than ever. Learn to help students overcome hunting and pecking habits, and improve their productivity and preparation for college and their careers! May contain commercial content.

Speakers

DJ Ellsworth

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
St. Croix

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Launching a Large-Scale 1:1 Program

All-in! Share the joys and challenges of rolling out 3,000 Chromebooks for middle school students. Learn how to provide leadership opportunities for early adopters. Consider how to leverage Schoology to prepare 200 teachers to improve feedback,encourage student self-reflection, and adopt culturally relevant pedagogy in their classrooms.

Speakers

Jacob Givand

Colleen Kennedy

Lesli Skarphol

Technology Integration Specialist, Robbinsdale ISD281

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway H/I

Strand Professional growth and leadership, Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

LearnPad: from Selection to Implementation

Learn why an elementary school in Hastings selected the LearnPad for their personalized learning device. Hear about their implementation phases. Explore how the LearnPad allows the teacher to seamlessly architect learning experiences for students with just a few clicks.

Speakers

Melissa Black

2nd grade teacher, Hastings Public Schools

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Greenway D/E

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Live Stream your School Events

Examine the methods, benefits, and pitfalls of live streaming events from your school. There are as many ways to live stream your event as there are events for you to stream. Explore many streaming options (Ustream, Eduvision, Goodle Live, Dropcam, Kaltura), what equipment is required, cost factors, and what copyright issues you need to consider.

Speakers

Jon Larson

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC

Twitter: @ecmeccjon

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Minnetonka

Strand Digital-age learning experiences, Technical Support and Infrastructure
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Middle Schoolers Closing the Digital Divide: Asian Penguins

Breakout Session, Collaborative teacher - student presentation

The Asian Penguins are students in a Hmong charter school. They learn to use and install Linux and open source software for school computer use. They also apply their skills to recycle computers and donate them to needy families, helping close the digital divide. Come meet the Penguins and hear their story!

Speakers

Adama Dinos

Stu Keroff

Mee Yang

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Northstar Ballroom B

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level Elementary School (grades E-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Secondary School (grades 9-12)
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience District technology leaders, Media specialists, Teachers

11:00am CST

Personalizing Learning with iBooks Author

Standards are never enough. Students learn best when they are engaged and directly interact with resources that connect with their own lives. Content area teachers can personalize learning experiences by using iBooks Author. Workflow, organizing information, creating content themed widgets, and citing sources are all part of the develpment process. _x000B_

Speakers

Craig Roble

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Skyway

11:00am CST

Professional Development: Become a Digital Educator

Students must engage beyond their classroom walls. To model this, teachers need to become digitally connected. Learn to leverage social media tools, as well as use targeted Google searches, so you too can become a digital learner. Think of it as professional development that is always tailored to your subject, grade level, and passions.

Speakers

Eric Hills

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Lakeshore C

Strand Digital-age learning experiences
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Professional Development: Nine Uses for Online Whitewater Learning®

Explore the nine ways Whitewater Learning® online professional development modules may be used in educational settings including: for license renewal; to close the performance review loop, providing a safety net for all involved; as university courses or supplements; for teacher content on snow days; and five additional applications.

Speakers

Allen Ralston

Lyle Taipale

Ann Werner

Tuesday December 9, 2014 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Calhoun

Strand Professional growth and leadership
Grade Level All grade levels
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience General interest (all)

11:00am CST

Student Leadership Benefits a Digital Building