Kern CUE Technology Festival 2015: Full Schedule

8:00am PDT

REGISTRATION

Check in and pick up your name tag or register on-site.

Saturday October 10, 2015 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
DOROTHY DONAHOE HALL

REGISTRATION

8:00am PDT

EXHIBITORS

Please visit our wonderful exhibitors who have donated some great prizes!

Saturday October 10, 2015 8:00am - 2:30pm PDT
DOROTHY DONAHOE HALL

EXHIBITORS

8:45am PDT

Welcome - Opening Comments

Welcome to the Kern CUE Tech Fest!
Housekeeping - Schedule changes and explanations
Introduction of our Keynote, Alice Keeler

Planning Committee

Kelly Bergen

Kern CUE Co-President

Ed Tech Specialist Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Saturday October 10, 2015 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Student Rec Center Gym

KEYNOTE

8:45am PDT

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

"In the Future, Cars Drive Themselves"
Alice Keeler is a mother of 5 kids, a teacher, Google for Education Innovator, New Media Consortium Ambassador, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator. Alice is the author of the book "50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom." She teaches in the credential program at Fresno State, is the founder of #coffeeEDU and blogs at alicekeeler.com.

Speakers

Alice Keeler

Teacher, AliceKeeler

I am a collaborator. Technology should exist to make our lives more efficient and better, it should not be a brick. Spreadsheets and data are not something to be afraid of, they are tools of awesomeness.

Saturday October 10, 2015 8:45am - 9:45am PDT
Student Rec Center Gym

KEYNOTE

9:45am PDT

EXHIBITORS

Please visit our wonderful exhibitors!

Saturday October 10, 2015 9:45am - 11:15am PDT
DOROTHY DONAHOE HALL

EXHIBITORS

10:00am PDT

Digital Portfolios for Elementary Classrooms

My second and third grade students curate selections of their work on digital portfolios created using Google Sites to share them with an authentic audience and reflect on their growth throughout the year. I have also created my own digital portfolio using Weebly to share resources from my classroom and connect with my personal learning network. Please join me for a hands-on tutorial on how to create both teacher and student digital portfolios.

http://goo.gl/TQMtAL

Educators, Administrators, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Special Needs, ELL / ESL
BEGINNER

Speakers

Trevor Mattea

Saturday October 10, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
105H DDH

SESSION 1

10:00am PDT

Exergaming to Fight Childhood Obesity

This session will show the 3 current Exergaming programs at Sandrini School: The 2nd grade physical education program, the Just Dance Intramural Lunch Program, and the Presidental Fitness Program with the after school program using Just Dance.

Learn the easy setup for a class of 30 all the way to a group of 100 students, behavior management, equipment needed, and grants to get equipment. Let’s Just Dance and see how fun it is to get moving!

Educators, Administrators, College Students, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, Post-Secondary , Special Needs, ELL / ESL, IT personnel
BEGINNER

Speakers

Carrie Swidecki

Saturday October 10, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
G107 DDH

SESSION 1

10:00am PDT

From Zero to Google Classroom

This session is specifically set aside for multiple-subject, intermediate, single subject teachers with a GAFE account. Terri’s speciality is teaching the new to tech teachers who want to be a part of the exciting world of 1:1 learning with dignity and grace. Umm.. Do I have a GAFE account?

We will start from there. Together we'll explore the basics of Google Classroom without a lot of jargon or twitterfacing. Terri uses the talent in the room to help you set-up your own classroom. By the time you finish this hands on session, you will have a Google Classroom and be ready to greet your students with confidence.
We may even have time to decorate.

Educators, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, Post-Secondary , Special Needs, ELL / ESL
BEGINNER

Speakers

Terri Parker Rodman

Saturday October 10, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
G103 DDH

SESSION 1

10:00am PDT

Start the Genius Hour Revolution in Your Classroom

Genius Hour is a revolutionary movement in classrooms across the country that puts students in the driver's seat of their learning. At this session you will learn how to implement Genius Hour, view sample projects, and read testimonials from students who fell in love with Genius Hour.

http://tinyurl.com/laleppgeniushour

Educators, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE

Speakers

Laura Leppke

Saturday October 10, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
G100 DDH

SESSION 1

10:00am PDT

Teaching with Chromebooks

Barbara Sweet is the author of Teaching in a Chromebook Classroom. She is a Technology Lead and Teacher at a 1:1 School District. In this session you will learn how to use chromebooks in the classroom to enhance learning, develop critical thinking skills, and deepen the understanding of your content area. Practical ideas and hands on opportunities will be provided, as well as resources for various subject matters.

Educators, Administrators, College Students, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, ELL / ESL
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE

Speakers

Barbara Sweet

Saturday October 10, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
104K DDH

SESSION 1

10:00am PDT

Technology Tools for Math Instruction

Come learn how to use Web 2.0 tools to enhance your math instruction and student learning. Cool tools, such as LearnZillion, FrontRow, and Khan Academy will explored and participants will be shown how to link these tools to Google Classroom. Presentation Resources will be provided during the session.

Educators, Intermediate 4-8
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE

Speakers

Scott Smith

Saturday October 10, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
107K DDH

SESSION 1

10:00am PDT

To Infinity and Beyond: Getting Technology with DonorsChoose

Enjoying everything you are learning at the Tech Conference but don’t have enough technology to implement it all? Come learn how to successfully write and fund projects to receive technology through DonorsChoose.org.
http://tinyurl.com/CUE2016DC

Educators, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, Special Needs
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED

Speakers

Sarah Camp

Saturday October 10, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
DDH ROOM 102G

SESSION 1

11:00am PDT

EXHIBITORS

Please visit our great exhibitors! Stop by and chat!

Saturday October 10, 2015 11:00am - 12:45pm PDT
DOROTHY DONAHOE HALL

EXHIBITORS

11:15am PDT

Allow students to DRIVE your class

Learn from student newspaper editors how they use Google Apps for Education and social media to create, revise, design, produce, and publish their writing. Learn how to create collaboration groups in Google Classroom, revise student writing in Grammarly, design the school newspaper in Google Slides, produce eye-catching Canva advertisements, and publish student writing on Facebook, Twitter and Kid Blog.

Student Editors: Andrew Castro, Bryan Duarte and Christian Martinez

Educators, Administrators, College Students, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12
BEGINNER

Speakers

Jennifer Scott

Saturday October 10, 2015 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
G107 DDH

SESSION 2

11:15am PDT

Ditch That PDF

This Google Classroom session is designed for teachers who are looking for ways to use their students' new computers as more than a giant pencil.
You will practice, with Terri's simple approach, the fine art of turning PDF's into student built creations using Google Classroom tools. No more stapled packets, move over fill in the blanks, say good-bye to binders. You and your professional teacher friends will explore the About section of Google Classroom as the ignition for student self-directed learning projects. Google Classroom keeps your resources elegantly organized and your students free to create unforgettable responses to literature and mathematical solutions. Have you split your screen?

Educators, College Students, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, Post-Secondary , Special Needs, ELL / ESL
INTERMEDIATE

Speakers

Terri Parker Rodman

Saturday October 10, 2015 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
G103 DDH

SESSION 2

11:15am PDT

Got Game? Checking For Understanding Will Never Be the Same Again!

Are your students bored with your assessments and reviews? Come learn how to use technology to create fun, exciting reviews, formative, and summative assessments. Students will beg you to check for understanding! We’ll be exploring several sites for creating assignments and assessments for students that include game-formats. Learn by doing in this session, so bring your device and game face and be ready to win some prizes!
http://tinyurl.com/npw9zu8

Educators, Administrators, College Students, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, Post-Secondary , Special Needs, ELL / ESL, IT personnel
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

Speakers

Jill Kelsey

Saturday October 10, 2015 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
104K DDH

SESSION 2

11:15am PDT

I have a COW (Computers on Wheels), How Do I Milk It for Student Learning

Many Schools are deploying COWs (Computers On Wheels) to integrate technology in the classroom. Are you running a BYOD classroom or is your District moving to 1:1 technology? This presentation will give you resources for Writing, Math, and Language Arts to use Monday morning within a 1:1 or BYOD environment.
Participants should bring own Tablet or Laptop.
Presentation Resources will be provided during session.

Educators, Intermediate 4-8
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED

Speakers

Scott Smith

Saturday October 10, 2015 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
107K DDH

SESSION 2

11:15am PDT

Phenomenal PD in Your PJ’s

Looking for more great ideas from other teachers? Are you tired of attending meetings to learn something new? Come learn how to use Twitter and other social media outlets to get great ideas and become a better educator from the comfort of your own home!
Resources: http://tinyurl.com/PDinPajamas

Educators, Administrators, College Students
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED

Speakers

Sarah Camp

Saturday October 10, 2015 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
DDH ROOM 102G

SESSION 2

11:15am PDT

Preparing for Retirement with CalSTRS & CalPERS

Please join us as we discuss what teachers and staff need to know to maximize retirement income, including social security. During the session, you will learn:
• How to coordinate Social Security with CalSTRS and CalPERS benefits
• What five factors you should consider when deciding to apply for Social Security.
• How much Social Security can you expect to receive?
• How to coordinate benefits with your spouse.
• Are you getting the most out of your current 403(b)?
• How do you survive pay cuts and still retire after 30 years?
• Which survivor options should you choose?
• Will income taxes affect your pension and Social Security when you retire?
*This is a general informational workshop. No specific products will be discussed. No sales presentation will be made. We are an independent company and are not affiliated with CalSTRS, CalPERS or Social Security

Educators, Administrators, College Students, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, Post-Secondary , Special Needs, ELL / ESL, IT personnel
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED

Speakers

Clay Cardozo

Saturday October 10, 2015 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
G100 DDH

SESSION 2

11:15am PDT

Project-Based Learning for District Schools

Before teaching at a charter school devoted to project-based learning, I spent three years creating and implementing projects with my second and third grade students in a district school. During that time, my students published a book on Amazon, produced an activity book to distribute at local businesses, and played an active role in their local school board election -- meeting candidates, registering voters, and knocking on doors. In each project, I followed a similar process: posing an essential question, providing scaffolds for difficult texts, facilitating interviews and field work opportunities, teaching any necessary skills, leading critique sessions, and helping students prepare their work for public consumption. The results were experiences that fostered deeper learning and engaged students, while allowing them to exceed grade-level standards. Please join me for an extended conversation in which I discuss my system for planning and executing projects in a context with relatively more constraints and share resources.

https://goo.gl/n1OLOD

Educators, Administrators, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Special Needs, ELL / ESL
BEGINNER

Speakers

Trevor Mattea

Saturday October 10, 2015 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
105H DDH

SESSION 2

12:15pm PDT

LUNCH - EdCamp Style!

WE WILL BE TAKING IDEAS FOR CASUAL CONVERSATIONAL STYLE SHARING WHILE YOU EAT YOUR DELICIOUS LUNCH FROM PANERA! WATCH HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE ROOM TOPICS.
Grab your lunch at 12:15 and head to the session of your choice.
Sessions will run 12:30-1:00.

http://tiny.cc/lunchedcamp

Saturday October 10, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
DOROTHY DONAHOE HALL

LUNCH

12:15pm PDT

STUDENT SHOWCASES

COME SEE WHAT THE STUDENTS ARE DOING AND ASK THEM SOME QUESTIONS!

Saturday October 10, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
DOROTHY DONAHOE HALL

LUNCH

12:15pm PDT

EXHIBITORS

Saturday October 10, 2015 12:15pm - 1:30pm PDT
DOROTHY DONAHOE HALL

EXHIBITORS

1:30pm PDT

Digital Photography for Elementary Classrooms

Everyday, my second and third grade students document their experiences in the classroom and on the playground with an inexpensive, point-and-shoot digital camera to share them with an authentic audience. I also use a collection of free or inexpensive photo apps to create artwork my classroom. Please join me for a hands-on tutorial on how to start using a classroom camera, share pictures and videos via Twitter and YouTube, and use apps, such as Picasa and Phoster.

http://goo.gl/iCF59P

Educators, Administrators, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Special Needs, ELL / ESL
BEGINNER

Speakers

Trevor Mattea

Saturday October 10, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
105H DDH

SESSION 3

1:30pm PDT

Do It Yourself!

"Why wait for your district to get you new technology or train you on how to use it? This presentation will provide tips, tools, and links to empower you to do it yourself! I will also discuss ways to improve your existing devices, even if they aren't the latest and greatest. My classroom isn't 1:1, but my kids use technology everyday. Be resourceful, creative, curious, frugal, adaptable, and a role model. You can do it!"

Link to presentation: https://doc.co/h4h77N

Educators, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, ELL / ESL
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE

Speakers

Laura Moon

Saturday October 10, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
G100 DDH

SESSION 3

1:30pm PDT

Power of The Pen!

Go hands on with a tech tool that will seem familiar, but is actually brand new! The Echo Livescribe Smartpen will change collaboration and engagement in your classroom and increase your online presence. In this session, I will show you how I used it’s functionality to support learning in my classroom. The session will also introduce some ideas for developing lessons that integrate several curriculum areas. Through the lens of Ancient Rome we will look at a lesson that combines social studies, math, art, and ELA.

This presentation is being made by the Kern CUE Outstanding Emerging Teacher 2015. He was also the Kern CUE Tech Grant Winner 2015!

Educators, Administrators, Intermediate 4-8, Special Needs
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE

Speakers

Ben Boesch

Saturday October 10, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
DDH ROOM 102G

SESSION 3

1:30pm PDT

Teaching with Chromebooks

Speakers

Barbara Sweet

Saturday October 10, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
104K DDH

SESSION 3

1:30pm PDT

The Effective Paperless Classroom

Students learn differently on devices than they do on paper. So,how do we use less paper and make instruction more effective than that of our papered peers? We realize the differences and adjust our strategies. Together, we will look at tools to use, tips from experience, and instructional strategies that move from managing the classroom to redefining what learning looks like.

The Effective Paperless Classroom

Educators, College Students, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE

Speakers

Shelly Tiffin

Saturday October 10, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
G103 DDH

SESSION 3

1:30pm PDT

The Incredible Chrome Browser!

The Incredible Chrome Browser! Learn how to collect and organize digital resources on this amazing web browser. Save time and expand your searching with bookmarks and tabs. Research, organize, collaborate, and personalize your browser with themes and extensions. The Chrome browser can be used on any computer, smartphone, or tablet and is the best vehicle for Google Apps for Education. Bring 21st Century skills into your teaching and student learning with the incredible Chrome browser!

http://bit.ly/incrediblechrome

Educators, Administrators, College Students, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12, Post-Secondary , ELL / ESL

BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE

Planning Committee

Hans Tullmann

Elementary Teacher, Presenter

Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Innovator, Google Educator Level 1, Google Educator Level 2Educator. Elementary, Tech Coach, STEAM Specialist, TOSA, & currently teaching 5th-grade in Bakersfield, CA. Google Educator, Trainer, #LON19 Innovator, Everywhere School Speaker... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
G107 DDH

SESSION 3

1:30pm PDT

Using Flocabulary to Enhance Your Classroom

'Flocabulary is an online library of educational hip-hop songs and videos for grades K-12. Over 35,000 schools use Flocabulary to engage and inspire students. Our team of artists and educators is not only committed to raising test scores, but also to fostering a love of learning in every child.'
Flocabulary.com

Educators, Administrators, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-8, Secondary 9-12
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED

Speakers

Mary Jane Taylor

Saturday October 10, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
107K DDH

SESSION 3

1:30pm PDT

EXHIBITORS

Be sure to stop and chat with our exhibitors!!

Saturday October 10, 2015 1:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
DOROTHY DONAHOE HALL

EXHIBITORS

2:30pm PDT

Final Thoughts and Final PRIZE Drawings

Kern Tech Fest Evauation

Just some final thoughts and some phenomonal PRIZES before we go!

Please fill out the Tech Fest Evaluation - click link below.

Thank you all for attending!!

Planning Committee

Shannon Zimmerman

Kern CUE Director, Pond Union School District

Working at a small rural school in Kern County gave me the unique advantage of taking on many roles. I worked with multiple grade levels and combinations of classes over a 17 year career. After my 4th year of teaching, I was promoted to Technology Coordinator, which gave me broad... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
DDH ROOM 102G

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