SUECON 2015: Full Schedule

3:40pm MST

Easy 20 Minute Daily ESL Lessons

In this class teachers will learn how to create easy daily lessons that include the gramatical form and function students need.

Speakers

Monica Darnall

I am currently coaching ESL instruction at two schools in Washington SD. This is my 18th year of teaching that includes

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 111 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

Educational Technology Endorsement for $23 a credit hour

Southern Utah University is collaborating with UEN and USOE to provide the Educational Technology for teachers online or in face to face settings in your district for $23 a credit hour. Come learn how!

Speakers

Tony Pellegrini

Professor and Department Chair, Teacher Education, Southern Utah University - SUU

Dr. Tony Pellegrini is a professor of Education at Southern Utah University. He received his B.A from Brigham Young University, his M.Ed. from Utah State University, and terminal degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, before eventually becoming school principal at Blanding... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 109 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

How Poverty Affects the Brain

Over 40% of children in Southern Utah are growing up in poverty. Educators often see the devastating results of their environment exhibited in the classroom. Come learn ways to improve behavior and learning by understanding the effects of poverty on the brain.

Speakers

Kathy Hall

Bonnie VanAusdal

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 105 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

Microsoft’s Sway: New Tool for Great Presentations and Reports

Come learn how to use Microsoft’s newest free tool for creating beautiful presentations, interactive reports, personal stories, and more. It’s called Sway, and it makes content creation easy, fast, cross-platform, shareable, and remixable. When combined with UEN resources and tools, Sway can be an amazing teaching and learning tool.

Speakers

Rob Bentley

Instructor and Adobe Product Manager, Utah Education Network

Rob taught Language Arts and Spanish for 6 years. For the last 15 years, he's been teaching teachers how to integrate technology effectively into their curriculum. During his time at UEN, he's presented at URSA, UELMA, UCET, ISTE, FETC, UFLA, and the CTE conferences many times.

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 110 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

Remind for Educators

Remind is an instant, safe, efficient, free communication tool that helps teachers connect instantly with students, parents, or faculty members. Quick, simple messages can be sent to any device. Learn how to set up an account and create a class that you can communicate with instantly!

Speakers

PJ Giles

Educational Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

P.J. Giles is currently an Educational Technology Specialist in the Canyons School District in Sandy, UT. She has presented in previous ISTE, UCET, and UATT conferences about various digital tools and Web 2.0 resources. She served as a Board Member of UCET for 5 years. In a world... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 103 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

Social Media in the Classroom-No Seriously!

Learn how to safely use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media sites to your advantage in the classroom. With just one device teachers can use these websites to increase parent communication, diversify assignments, and keep students excited about the day!

Speakers

Ashley Fricker

Teacher, Canyon School District

I have used ePortfolios in my 5th grade classroom for four years and have also created my own ePortfolios for my ed tech endorsement. Through grants and miscellaneous funding I have a device for every student that we use for class money, checking homework, recording fluency, Twitter... Read More →

Douglas Rolley

Ed Tech Specialist, Canyons School District

I'm an Education Technology Specialist with Canyons School District. I love learning and using new technologies for the classroom and sharing with teachers.

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 101 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

Teaching Argumentative Writing and Still Having Fun

This presentation focuses on strategies for teaching Argumentative Writing that are not only fun for teachers and students alike, but actually work! See your SAGE scores soar this year as you implement these strategies in your classroom and trick even your most reluctant writers into becoming argumentative essay masters.

Speakers

Jessica Larsen

Jessica Larsen currently teaches 7th grade Language Arts and Reading Intervention at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate. It is her first year in Washington County School District. Before her time here, she spent nine years teaching 7th and 8th grade Language Arts and Dance at South Jordan... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 106 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

Tech-Rich Literacy Instruction

Using the background of Close Reading, iPads can make our lessons more engaging for students. In this class, you will experience how a tech-rich literacy lesson feels. We’ll also discuss ideas for apps and the functions they can serve in your lessons, and look at some technology infused lessons for science and social studies. For the lesson simulation, we'll use a program for writing on a PDF, voice to text, QR reader, applications accessible through an internet browser, and email.

Speakers

Canda Mortensen

Vice Principal, Snow Springs Elem

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 102 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

The Latest and Greatest in Young Adult Literature

Speakers

Tasha Barnes

Garfield County School District

Tasha has a bachelor’s degree with a level II math endorsement. She has been teaching upper elementary grades for six years. She is passionate about fostering a love of reading in her students.

Terra Gubler

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 108 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

The State of Educational Technology in Utah

This session will share the work of the Digital Teaching and Learning Task Force created in SB 222 during the 2015 Utah Legislative Session. Participants will learn about the new plan to be presented during the 2016 session of the Utah Legislature and will be asked for feedback and suggestions.

Speakers

Rick Gaisford

Board Member, UCET

Rick Gaisford has 35 years in education and has been involved with educational technology for over 30 years at the classroom, school, district and state levels. He was an elementary school teacher, school technology specialist, district technology specialist and trainer. For the past... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 104 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

3:40pm MST

Vocabulary Theater

Vocabulary Theater is an engaging student centered way to help reinforce vocabulary skills. This teaching strategy requires little to no prep,and can take as little as ten minutes. The students love it!

Speakers

Emily Holt

Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 107 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Augmented Reality in the Classroom

Augmented Reality? What's that? Sound interesting? This is the technology that will allow your classroom to come ALIVE! All it takes is one iPad or iPod. Motivate students to make and record short videos that are triggered by images you select. Using the Aurasma app, the student's video will "overlay" and attach itself to the selected image as it plays. Breathe new life into tired writing assignments, word walls, and bulletin boards! During this session, we'll walk you through the steps to create your first "aura" and get you on your way to take this back to your classroom.

Speakers

Douglas Rolley

Ed Tech Specialist, Canyons School District

I'm an Education Technology Specialist with Canyons School District. I love learning and using new technologies for the classroom and sharing with teachers.

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 101 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Brain Breaks for Limitless Learning and Better Behavior

Do your kids get antsy, cranky, funky, and fussy after sitting too long? Are you wondering how to light up the synapses in their brains and jump start learning in you classroom? Come find out a little bit about the science behind brain breaks, and discover some great resources for getting kids up, moving, and learning!

Speakers

Amy Barton

SUECON Committee/WCSD

First grade teacher.... SUECON organizing committee member... education activist... nerdy geek or geeky nerd, whichever!

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 105 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

BYOD: If you have a band program, you are already doing it!

Come join an open discussion with David Faires, a middle school teacher who has completely reformed his instruction by treating his iPads/smart phones the same way he does students personal musical instruments. David argues that "We have been doing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) for years in Band and Orchestra so we already know how to do this!" Come join the conversation as we explore his ideas of how schools can use the policies they already have in place for band/music programs to move toward a 1-to-1 environment.

Speakers

David Faires

Cody Spendlove

Ed Tech Director, Alpine School District

I think people should be sharing the BEST Pedagogical Practice you have seen during COVID 2020-21 school year. Things you think Teachers/Schools SHOULD KEEP Doing it AFTER the pandemic.

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 107 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Discussion as a Learning Strategy

This session will give a few simple ideas on how to use discussion, online and in class, to help students think deeper and show evidence for their learning. We will discuss questions to ask, setting up discussion guidelines, and how to incorporate talk and argument in any subject.

Speakers

Glen Andersen

Learning Coach, Arrowhead Elementary

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 102 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Excel 4 The Classroom

In this introductory session to Excel/Google Sheets, participants will explore Excel activities that go beyond the basic for classroom use. In this session participants will learn how to work within and navigate your way around spreadsheets, enter/format/sort data within cells, import data into Excel, use formulas and functions, and develop charts and graphs.

Speakers

Michael Eves

Learning & Innovation Specialist, WCSD

Mike Eves graduated from Southern Utah University with a degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Math. He is in his 5th year of teaching in Washington County School District. Mike currently teaches Math at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate. He has been married for about 4 years... Read More →

SUECON Excel Presentation xlsx

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 110 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Google Classroom

Learn how to connect your students to another powerful tool in the Google education suite. Find out how to give assignments, post announcements, and facilitate discussions or simply make an online resource for your students.

Speakers

Cameron Hansen

Teacher, Washington School District

I have been a language arts teacher in Washington County School District for the past 23 years and an adjunct at Dixie State University for the past ten. I have always enjoyed incorporating technology into my classroom as often as possible, and it's great when the tech makes the learning... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 109 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Grant Writing Basics

This class will provide helps for teachers in writing for and finding grants to provide funding to increase technology or supplies in classrooms.

Speakers

Jeri Bankhead

Nearpod Pionear, Nearpod

Jeri Bankhead is currently retired and is a Nearpod Pionear, sharing with teachers the wonderful resource "Nearpod". Jeri was an Educational Technology Specialist in the Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. She has 19 years of classroom experience as an Elementary teacher, and... Read More →

grant writing 2 pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 104 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Plickers – They’re Better Than Clickers!

Plickers (Paper Clickers) are a great way to engage your students with very little effort. There are no "clickers" required for your students. This session will show you how to create quizzes that you can use with students in any subject area and/or grade level. We will provide each participant with your own set of Plickers so that you are ready to implement them when you return back to class!

Speakers

PJ Giles

Educational Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

Sallie Warnecke

Educational Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

As an educational technology specialist, I use Plickers with teachers and students in grades 2-5 on a regular basis.

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 106 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Set Students' Sights on Quality Websites!

Jeannie shares some engaging ideas to help students think "beyond the Google" and learn how to select quality websites for their academic and personal use.

Speakers

Jeannie Fernandez

Librarian, Fossil Ridge Intermediate

Jeannie has worked as a librarian at Fossil Ridge Intermediate since the school opened ten years ago. Before that she had library experience at the Nido de Aguilas International School in Santiago, Chile. She enjoys teaching researching skills and the love of reading.

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 111 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Strategies and Methods for Teaching and Learning in the Modern Era

Speakers

Diana Laufenberg

Executive Director, inquiryschools.org

A farm kid from Wisconsin, Diana Laufenberg has taught all grade levels from 7-12 in Social Studies. Laufenberg most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy (SLA). For the past two decades Diana has been a secondary social studies teacher in Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona and Pennsylvania. She most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on modern learning... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room Lecture Hall A Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Student Authoring for the World

Readers write and writers read. In this workshop participants will learn how to create online digital libraries of student work in their schools. This gives students a worldwide audience. We will explore using iBooks Author (Macintosh) and Book Creator (iOS, Android, Windows) to allow students to create digital multimedia books.

Speakers

Kelly Dumont

Creative, Apple Fashion Place

Kelly Dumont is a former Education Technology Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, UT. He worked in that capacity for 10 years. Previously he he worked as a Curriculum Technology Specialist and taught 5th and 6th grade in Jordan School District. His job is to help teachers... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 103 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:50pm MST

Ten Minute Play Festivals

A presentation and discussion involving how to create your own Ten Minute Play Festival in the classroom, going through the entire process of creation including

Speakers

Jeff Robinson

I am in my fourth year teaching and have been at Desert Hills Middle School for the duration of that time. I teach theater, creative writing, speech & debate and film. I received my degree from Southern Utah University and have been been involved in theater for the last fifteen years... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 108 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

9:50am MST

Digital Story Telling for Younger Grades

This class will focus on quick and easy digital storytelling for younger students (1st grade and up). Teachers will learn how to use Adobe Voice (iPad app) and Toontastic (iPad and Android app), to easily have students storyboard and publish their stories.

Speakers

Jeri Bankhead

Nearpod Pionear, Nearpod

Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 104 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

9:50am MST

Equity in Education

This presentation will focus on invigorating the learning of individuals who work with diverse students, and aiding them in recognizing themselves as agents of change. The topic of privilege is often controversial or threatening. Yet when members of the dominant group acknowledge its existence, recognize the advantage of their race, and become conscious of how they can be more equitable in their teaching, they often realize their intrinsic capability of seeing the world differently, and become more effective agents of change. We will also explore how privilege can be manifested in learning situations and how those working with students can empower individuals how have not traditionally been empowered in our educational system.

Speakers

Bryan Waite

Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 103 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

9:50am MST

Fantastic Formative Assessment Using Digital Games, Drawings, and Contests

Formative assessment is a powerful part of the teaching and learning process. Come learn how you can use the following formative evaluation tools to inject more excitement and fun into your classroom and at the same time gain insight into what your students really know and understand: ClassFlow, Formative, Kahoot!, Socrative, Plickers, Quizizz, and Nearpod.

Speakers

Rob Bentley

Instructor and Adobe Product Manager, Utah Education Network

Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 108 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

9:50am MST

Intro to 'Augmented Reality' Targets in your classroom

"Virtual Reality" is a common household term for anyone with a teenager or an XBox, but "Augmented Reality" is significantly different. AR "Targets" are easy to create and can dramatically "amp up" student engagement because you can use the bulletin boards, posters or real world objects you already have in your classroom as a target to online resources! Come join the discussion, as we explore the possible uses of this new tech in your classrooms.

Speakers

Cody Spendlove

Ed Tech Director, Alpine School District

I think people should be sharing the BEST Pedagogical Practice you have seen during COVID 2020-21 school year. Things you think Teachers/Schools SHOULD KEEP Doing it AFTER the pandemic.

Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 105 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

9:50am MST

Nearpod- a Powerpoint on Steriods

Learn about the app Nearpod and how it can be used in the classroom to engage students in learning.

Speakers

Amy Christiansen

Title I Site Coordinator, WCSD- La Verkin Elementary

ryan.christiansen@washk12.org

Assistant Principal, Washington County School District

Ryan Christiansen is the Activities Director of Pine View High School.

Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 106 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

9:50am MST

Social Me, Social School

Come learn about social media and how you can use it in your classroom. We will go over different social media sites and how best you can use them in your school/classroom to communicate with your parents and students.

Speakers

Amy Barton

SUECON Committee/WCSD

First grade teacher.... SUECON organizing committee member... education activist... nerdy geek or geeky nerd, whichever!

Ross Rogers

UCET Board, Canyons School District

Ross Rogers currently works for Canyons School District as an Educational Technology Specialist. He was President of Canyons Education Association for the past 4 years. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Utah Education Association. He is also the Utah state coordinator for... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 102 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

9:50am MST

Tech Tips for establishing a positive school climate

This class will give tips for school leaders on establishing a positive school climate while integrating technology. Using ISTE Standards for Administrators as a framework practical strategies and ideas will be shared.

Speakers

Adam Baker

Principal, Crimson View Elementary - WCSD

I love working with students and teachers! My priority is to ignite a passion for learning in others. I'm interested in all things education. Currently working hard to create an atmosphere at my school that promotes student learning, is supportive to teachers, and inviting for parents... Read More →

Nate Esplin

Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 111 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

9:50am MST

True Grit or the Marshmallow Effect

True Grit or the Marshmallow Effect Researchers have found that grit, self-regulation, is more important to success than IQ, grades, or even SAT scores. In the 60’s at Stanford University, Walter Mischel did a series of experiments testing the willpower of children. Follow up studies showed that the kids who were able to delay gratification years later had higher SAT scores, better social skills, even lower body mass. In this presentation will examine the research on grit, particularly that done by Angela Duckworth and Carol Dweck. I will be sharing ideas about how grit can be taught, plus tons of books on the subject.

Speakers

Kelly Nelson

Media Specialist, Hunter Jr High

I have been a teacher and media specialist in the Granite School District for 35 years. I am the last of the librarians.

Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 107 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

Building Character in your Students

Learn how a Tier 2 Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) model is changing the lives of students and teachers.

Speakers

Justin Keate

Principal, Desert Hills High School

I'm passionate about education, developing myself as the instructional leader in my school with a focus on student learning through the PLC process.

Jack Rolfe

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room 102 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

Coding 4 Kids

Anyone, including educators, can learn the basics of coding. Students can create and innovate using their problem solving skills in computer science. This presentation will give educators open sources that will include lesson overviews and programs that help teach students how to sequence and create simple instructions through coding. Participants will receive paid apps for their device that are coding and programming puzzles. Come prepared to receive resources that will require less prep time for teachers and more engaging learning time for students.

Speakers

Jeri Bankhead

Nearpod Pionear, Nearpod

PJ Giles

Educational Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room 101 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

Create HTML5 Games & Apps

Learn how to create an HTML5 game or app using Microsoft TouchDevelop. The programming environment is Web based. The programming environments lets the creator share the app with a short URL that can be used on any Internet connected device. Resources

Speakers

Carl Lyman

Utah CSTA, Utah CSTA

A teacher of 30+ years from grades 2-12 and adults with most of the time as a computer teacher on a secondary level. A UCET presenter since 1982. A specialist at USBE for 10 years over Computer Science and Information Technology education. A creator of curriculum for teaching coding... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room 110 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

Creating Streaming Video to Connect with Parents on their Cell

Come learn how to use "Periscope" to reach out and connect with parents on their cell phone to provide direction to them in how to support and encourage their student in the completion of their homework. Bring your cell!

Speakers

Tony Pellegrini

Professor and Department Chair, Teacher Education, Southern Utah University - SUU

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room 104 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

Hidden Among Us

In the spring of 2014, WCSD decided to reopen a school in the polygamist town of Hildale, Utah. There had been no public education in this town since the district closed their school in 2001. The decision to reopen a school in the predominately polygamous community was a chance the district was willing to take. Many questions surrounded the decision but only time would tell if the district made the appropriate choice to bring public education back to a community that did not have formal education for more than a decade. Come enjoy this fascinating presentation of the journey they took in the challenging task of opening a school and bringing education "out of the ashes" and to the forefront of rebuilding a community traumatized for years of disillusion, mistrust and tyranny.

Speakers

Darin Thomas

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room Lecture Hall A Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

Make iPad Games and Interactives with UEN

Learn to use creative and FREE apps such as TinyTap and Pixel Press Floors to create iPad games and interactive activities. Some of these games can actually be posted online and played in any browser. In addition to these creative apps, we’ll learn about resources UEN gives teachers that can help with making your games.

Speakers

Rob Bentley

Instructor and Adobe Product Manager, Utah Education Network

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room 103 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

Movenote and Zaption Tools to make you a Video Ninja

We will be learning how to use Movenote and Zaption. Movenote allows you to combine video and voice to a document or slide show that you can easily share with others. Zaption allows you to take videos from YouTube and other sources and add questions for your students as they watch. Both tools are free and easy to use and share.

Speakers

Jared Fawson

Sr Tech Trainer, UEN

Jared teaches, guides, consults, and helps educators of any level effectively use technology in the classroom. Creating meaningful and engaging professional learning experiences that can be applied directly into the classroom are Jared's focus as he develops courses and presentations... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room 107 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

OER (Open Education Resources)

This session will present a variety of high quality OER (Open Education Resources) that can be used by both teachers and students in teaching and learning. Some examples to be shared are CK-12, Gooru Learning, HippoCampus, BlendSpace, etc.

Speakers

Rick Gaisford

Board Member, UCET

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room 108 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

12:00pm MST

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - What it is like to work at a 1:1 school.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to work at a 1:1 school? How can you better manage the iPads you have? Let some of the faculty from Crimson View Elementary answer your questions and tell you how they use technology with their students. Come and discover some new ways you can use iPads in your classroom.

Speakers

Kara Borup

1st Grade Teacher, Washington County School District

Sandie Erickson

Has been a WCSD teacher for 16 years. Endorsements in Math, ESL, and Tech, and STEM. MEd. in ESL.

Stacey McGinnis

Washington County School District

I am a second grade teacher at Crimson View Elementary. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 2013 from Dixie State University; along with an ESL Endorsement. I will be finishing my Technology Endorsement from SUU this spring. I am currently working on my STEM... Read More →

Tiffany Porter

Staff Developer, WCSD

I have taught first grade and kindergarten. I am currently a learning coach at Crimson View Elementary. I have been a learning coach for 6 years. I have a masters degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in reading, ESL, technology and am currently getting a STEM endorsem... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Room 111 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

50% Math Teacher 50% Superhero - Becoming a Math Superhero to Your Math Students

Come learn how to use X-ray Vision to see the math content standards through the process standards. Learning how to use the Lasso of Truth will help you to uncover what it really takes to help your struggling math students. Come learn how to use the Web Shooter to collect ideas on how to help your math students to reason, problem solve, set goals, provide evidence of their thinking, and use mathematical representations. Learning how to use the Batarang to knock down the myths about the Common Core standards will be an epic adventure! A session full of ideas to help you become Superheroes to your math students - a session to not to be missed.

Speakers

Leilani Nautu

Asst. Prof. of Educ./Exec. Dir. K12 Programs, Southern Utah University

Dr. Leilani Nautu completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies, emphasizing Differentiation and Diversity Pedagogies. Dr. Nautu is a graduate of the National Society for Experiential Education's Experiential Education Academy. She has been an educational visionary promoting Experiential... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 105 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

ALEKS - Making the most of the Utah STEM Grant

We will be focusing on using ALEKS with your students, generating reports to help target needs, and customizing an ALEKS class to better prepare for the SAGE test. Get all of your ALEKS questions answered

Speakers

Greg Duce

Utah Sales Representative, McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill's Reveal Math, ALEKS, Redbird, Acheive Math, Secondary Illustrative Math, and Everyday Math are all solutions available to you from McGraw Hill. We would love to help with presentations, trainings, and implementations. We would also love to sample our programs to you... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 109 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Be a ClassDojo Ninja!

Looking for a classroom management tool that is appealing to students? Wanting to get away from the "clip chart," colored cards, and names on the board? Want a tool you can use anywhere, anytime, thanks to the wonders of technology? Wish you could communicate with parents immediately about student behavior, both positive and not-so-much? Want to track behavior and reward kids across your grade-level or school? Come find out about the wonders of ClassDojo and ninja-ize your classroom!

Speakers

Amy Barton

SUECON Committee/WCSD

First grade teacher.... SUECON organizing committee member... education activist... nerdy geek or geeky nerd, whichever!

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 103 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Creative Coding through Games and Apps

Come learn how you can take advantage of Microsoft’s “Creative Coding through Games & Apps” curriculum using TouchDevelop to teach a “creative coding” middle school class. The curriculum will introduce students to computer science concepts in a way that they are the creators. It is designed to get students excited about “coding” as they explore computational thinking, collaboration, coding, problem solving, and computing ethics through a variety of projects.

Speakers

Carl Lyman

Utah CSTA, Utah CSTA

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 110 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Every Child Can Learn

This class is to show you that every student can learn regardless of background and disabilities.

Speakers

luke.rowley@washk12.org

Principal, Enterprise Elementary

I am the principal at Enterprise Elementary. I will be speaking on the talents of reaching every child and never giving up. I have chosen to present on this topic because of my life experiences in many different fields. This will be a presentation that can change the way you look... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 101 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Google Chrome Extensions and Add ons

Speakers

Jared Covili

UCET Board Member, UCET

Jared Covili has been a trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN) for 13 years. He specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as Google Apps for Education, geospatial learning, social media strategies, and digital devices. Previously, Jared was a... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 111 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Making the MAGICAL transition to a technology friendly classroom

You’ve heard all the buzz about education technology, both the good and not so good. When you were a student the use of an overhead projector and transparencies were state of the art. Having an actual projector in your classroom seemed next to impossible. The technology standards that you remember are gone. This session will explore how to make the transition to a more technology friendly classroom. You’ll be AMAZED to learn what the single biggest challenge is when trying to integrate technology into your class or school. Come see the MAGIC and explore the possibilities.

Speakers

Quin Henderson

Technology Coordinator, Weber School District

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room Lecture Hall A Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Podcasting in the Classroom

The podcast world is exploding in popularity, and now is the time to maximize this golden age of podcasting in the classroom! Come explore innovative ideas on how to use podcasts in your classroom with students, parents, and even teachers. Learn the best methods to implement it, apps to use, guidelines to follow, and gain ideas, ideas, and ideas! We will practice creating podcasts using simple-to-use-apps such as Fotobabble, Croak.it, AudioBoom, and more! Come gain some more tools to add to your educator belt to increase student engagement in your classroom! http://classroompodcasting.weebly.com/

Speakers

Samantha Mitchell

School Technology Specialist, Granite School District

Samantha Mitchell taught 5 years teaching in an eMINTS classroom and currently is a STS in Granite School District. She has her technology endorsement, gifted endorsement, and a B.S. in Elementary Education from the U of U. She is passionate about educational technology, and finding... Read More →

Dani Sloan

Instructional Technology Trainer, Utah Education Network

Dani Sloan is a technology specialist with expertise in using social media in the classroom. She has a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Instructional Design and Educational Psychology from the University of Utah, where she is currently an Adjunct Instructor... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 108 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Put the POW in Graphic Novels

Do you know much about graphic novels? Do your students enjoy reading them? This session will explore the different types of graphic novels, how to read them, and why students love them. You will come away with a better understanding and appreciation for the format of graphic novel.

Speakers

John Scovill

Staff Developer, Washington County School District

John is from Marshalltown, Iowa and is the oldest of three children. He graduated with his Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa. He has taught 7th grade language arts in Yuma, Arizona. He has also taught 5th grade in Plano, Texas and Provo... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 102 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Secondary Reading Intervention

Secondary Reading Intervention takes a look at struggling readers at the secondary level and gives educators tools to quickly identify, intervene, and assess struggling readers.

Speakers

Tina Crawford

Teacher, Pine View Middle

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 104 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Turnitin- Changing Student Writing

This class offers an overview of Turnitin digital submission service. Turnitin is used by universities and secondary schools nationwide to improve student writing and to prevent plagiarism. The Turnitin platform also offers digital peer review, teacher grading, and student revision.

Speakers

SANDY BARRETT

Library Media Coordinator, WCSD/Hurricane Middle School

I teach in the Washington County School District at Hurricane Middle School in the Library Media Center. This is my 15th year.

Summer Cornelius

Media Coordinator

Summer Cornelius has been the Media Specialist for Hurricane High School for the past 12 years.

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 106 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

1:10pm MST

Using Culturegrams

Culturegrams is one of the best resources available for social studies. You can get information about different countries and states as well as compare places throughout the world. If you are looking for a great resource for your Social Studies class you should see what Culturegrams is able to do for your class.

Speakers

Jared Fawson

Sr Tech Trainer, UEN

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:10pm - 2:10pm MST
Room 107 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

Amp Your Classroom-Create Websites To Excite Your Students

In this presentation we will identify website tools that can be used to add excitement to classroom activities. We will also identify key elements in building websites that are effective in expanding learning, communicating, and accessing resources.

Speakers

Dan Roberts

I am a teacher at Sunset Elementary. I have been teaching for 13 years. I have a Masters Degree and endorsements in ESL and technology.

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 109 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

Bring the World to Your Classroom!

Have you ever wanted to show your students animals in their native environment, works of art in far away museums, scientists engaged in actual experiments? How about a book club with a class in a different state? Or a Mystery Hangout where students become detectives to determine the location of another class? All of these engage students by using two way video conferencing equipment that is simple to use.

Speakers

Chris Haught

Media Specialist, SEDC

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

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 108 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

Connecting Classrooms with Skype and Google Hangouts

Skype and Google Hangouts are awesome tools to connect learners with experts, learners with learners, and classrooms with each other. We’ll learn ways to use Google Hangouts, Skype to in education and what a Mystery Skype is all about. Come and learn how to use Skype to make your classroom feel a whole lot smaller and a lot more engaging.

Speakers

Dani Sloan

Instructional Technology Trainer, Utah Education Network

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 107 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

Empowering the Parents to Be the Superhero!

As a class, we will be discussing how we can establish a good partnership with families, encourage family participation, and bridge the parent/teacher communication gap.

Speakers

Jennifer Farish

I teach preschool at East Elementary. This is my third year at East. I was chosen as the Early Childhood Teacher of the Year for the State of Utah in March, 2015. I am finishing up my ESL Endorsement and I just finished my Child Development Associate certificate. I taught in Las Vegas... Read More →

Tonya Smith

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 105 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

FIRST LEGO League - A Global Robotics Program

FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO® League (FLL) is an exciting, fun global robotics and innovation program that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science, teamwork and technology in kids ages 9 to 14. Students have the opportunity to solve real-world challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society. Elementary and middle-school students get to: Design, build and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology Apply real-world math and science concepts Research challenges facing today’s scientists Learn critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills Participate in tournaments and celebrations What FLL teams accomplish is nothing short of amazing. It’s fun. It’s exciting. And the skills they learn will last a lifetime. Learn how you can get involved in starting or supporting a team today. We’ll also show you how to program a robot.

Speakers

Dolores Heaton

Paul Hill

Extension Associate Professor, Utah State University

Paul Hill is a tenured Extension Associate Professor for Utah State University where he leads economic development and 4-H STEM education programs in Washington County. In 2015 he was awarded the Utah Governor’s Medal for Science Technology as well as the Faculty Innovator Award... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 101 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

Google Sheets Made Easy

Spreadsheets in Google Docs allows teachers and students to easily aggregate, organize, and analyze information in one place. In this session participants will learn how to use advanced tools for sorting, formatting, creating charts, visualizing information with gadgets, and entering formulas on Google Sheets.

Speakers

Michael Eves

Learning & Innovation Specialist, WCSD

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 110 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

Lessons Learned From Finland

Why is the Finnish Education System considered one of the best in the world? How have the Finns created such an intriguing model? And what can we learn from Finland? In this presentation, Natalie and John will discuss their experiences from visiting Finland, studying their educational system, and share how they are applying it in their own careers as Utah educators.

Speakers

Natalie Higgins

John Z. Kelly

Administrator, Salt Lake City School District

A former elementary classroom teacher, then district educational technology specialist, John is currently an assistant principal at North Star Elementary in the Salt Lake City School District. Sometimes he pretends to be Batman.

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 111 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

Publishing Writing using iMovie

Learn how to take the writing process to the next level by creating an iMovie to publish student research.

Speakers

Conni Sabaitis

Seesaw Certified Educator - First Grade Teacher, Seesaw

I currently teach 1st grade at Crimson View Elementary which is a one to one platinum STEM school. This is my 18th year in education, I have taught 3rd, and 4th grades and have been a math coach and staff developer.

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 104 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

2:50pm MST

Understanding the 21st Century Learner

Warrin has set up a completely online program for his Spanish students using Moodle. He includes music, videos, and a whole lot of Spanish instruction. Warrin also uses software for the students to take assessments online and allows them to move at their own pace to create a completely differentiated classroom. Come see how you can use technology to increase student engagement.

Speakers

Nichelle Richins

LA/SS Teacher, Hurricane Intermediate School

Nikki Richins has been an educator in the Washington County School District for 9 years. She has spent most of that time as a Language Arts teacher, but has recently added Social Studies to her repertoire. She is currently the Learning coach for Hurricane Intermediate School... Read More →

Warrin Richins

Teacher, WCSD

Warrin has been teaching Spanish in WCSD for 9 years. He currently has a position at Hurricane Middle School teaching Spanish and PE. He has loved teaching there. Warrin has also worked as an ESL coordinator, a Latinos in Action facilitator and the Head wrestling coach at DHHS. Warrin... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 106 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:00pm MST

Creating a classroom website using Weebly

Weebly is a wonderful website creator. It is free and easy to use. There are so many amazing tools and features to help create a professional looking website within minutes.

Speakers

Melody Thieme

Teacher, Crimson View Elementary

Teaching Technology in the Classroom!

Saturday November 7, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Room 109 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:00pm MST

E Books are Here to Stay!

Have you wanted to try an ebook but are overwhelmed with all the options available? Do you want to learn how to use them in your class or library? Come learn all about the options!

Speakers

Chris Haught

Media Specialist, SEDC

Saturday November 7, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Room 108 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:00pm MST

Enjoying Teaching Everyday... No Matter What

Attendees will leave with 20 ways to enjoy teaching everyday... no matter what. Based upon the book "Unshakeable" by Angela Watson, teachers will leave this fun and uplifting session inspired with simple strategies to truly enjoy teaching each day.

Speakers

Jessica Madsen

Brittney Nelson

Saturday November 7, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Room 102 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:00pm MST

iPads, Apps., and Kindergarten! Oh My!

Participants will come away with ideas on how to integrate iPads in the classroom for student learning and differentiated instruction in the areas of language arts, math and science. Several apps. will be shown and examples given on how to use them. Time will be allotted for participants to collaborate and share ideas.

Speakers

Marty Clayton

Washington County School District

I have taught Kindergarten at Santa Clara Elementary for nine years. I am very excited about using technology in the classroom. I have observed how it motivates and impacts students and their learning.

Cindy Davis

Kindergarten Teacher, Washington County School District

I love inspiring and opening up the minds of little people. Kindergarten is a magical place where students feel the magic of learning. Technology is enabling us to maintain engagement in a classroom setting. I love children and feel like my world is complete being able to enjoy my... Read More →

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Saturday November 7, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Room 105 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:00pm MST

Stories as Art

Speakers

Christina Arezzo

Special Education Para, Washington County School District

Hello, and welcome to my effort to make you want to come to my presentation! I am a Master Storyteller and an Art Specialist. We will explore a combination of Reading, Storytelling and Art in a way that will entice children to engage, socialize, experience creativity and the excitement... Read More →

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Saturday November 7, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Room 103 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:00pm MST

Students & the Target Language

Are you looking for stategies and procedures that can facilitate more opportunities for you students to speak in the target language? Come learn how cooperative learning structures and Information Gap activities can help your students gain confidence to speak in the target language.

Speakers

Tiffani Vazquez

Spanish Teacher, Washington Country School District

I teach Spanish 1 and Dual Language Immersion at Dixie Middle School. I have been teaching for 10 years. I am currently a part-time teacher to 140 students and a full-time mom to 4 young children. I am passionate about preparing my students to speak Spanish.

Saturday November 7, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Room 111 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:00pm MST

Tech Education — Southern Utah’s Two Billion Dollar Opportunity

Private and public sector market demands for technology skills, talent, and knowledge is increasing much faster then the current K12 and higher education systems ability to meet those needs. This presentation is for K-12 teachers and administrators who would like to explore the opportunity that currently presents itself in Southern Utah. Specific questions that will be addressed include (a) what is the two billion dollar opportunity?, (b) what skills are needed in general and what specific skills are in highest demand?, (c) what is currently being done to address this tech opportunity in education?, and (d) how can I and my family prepare for and engage in tech opportunities that are changing our world?

Speakers

Eric Pedersen

Dr. Eric Pedersen, Dean of Science and Technology and Professor of Web Development at Dixie State University and active tech entrepreneur.

Saturday November 7, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Room 104 Desert Hills High School

Red Hall

4:00pm MST

Webquests Made With Google Sites

In this course you will learn how to create an interactive website (webquest) for your students to use to research, complete projects, etc.... You will also get access to some great sites that are already made for 2nd and 3rd grades. This is a don't miss class if you are looking for a way to get your students active and engaged! BYOD to create a site during class!

Speakers

Pamela Orton

Teacher, Washington County School District

This is my 5th year teaching! I work at Crimson View Elementary and have the opportunity to use technology daily in my classroom. My classroom is a 1:1 classroom which allows for some amazing opportunities. I have used webquests with my second graders and they have loved it. I also... Read More →

Webquests

Saturday November 7, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Room 110 - LAB Desert Hills High School

Red Hall