eLEAD Madison County: Full Schedule

7:30am EDT

Vendors

Tuesday June 16, 2015 7:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Reardon-Lobby

8:15am EDT

Inspire Innovation by Fostering Collaboration and Creativity

Speakers

Brad Waid

Tuesday June 16, 2015 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Reardon Auditorium Reardon Auditorium

eLearning

9:45am EDT

Technology in the Secondary Special Education Classroom

An introduction to utilizing technology with secondary students with disabilities, which will include apps such as Prezi, Animoto, and Evernote.

Speakers

Elizabeth Wagner

Special Education Teacher, Elwood Jr./Sr. High School

Elizabeth Wagner has taught for twenty-seven years, in grades kindergarten through high school, special education and general education. She has taught in South Carolina, Indiana, Japan, England, and the Netherlands. She has taken several classes through Five Star Technology... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 255 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

9:45am EDT

Student Generated Digital Newsletters for Parents

Tired of typing a weekly or monthly newsletter? This session will show you how to have your students create a digital newsletter using a recording device and Microsoft Windows Maker for all of your parents to see.

Speakers

Meghan Hersberger

Teacher, Frankton Elementary School

Meghan Hersberger currently works at Frankton Elementary where she has taught first grade for six years, kindergarten for one year, and preschool for two years. She obtained her BA from Ball State University in Elementary Education and her MA in Elementary Education as well. She is... Read More →

Cera McCord

Teacher, Frankton-Lapel Community Schools

Cera McCord has been a primary teacher at Frankton Elementary for the past four years. She attended Indiana University for her BA in Elementary Education with a concentration in Language Art and has her MA in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a technology advocate in her local school... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 116 Hartung Hall

Digital Citizenship

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

45 Google Tools in 45 Minutes

Every teacher needs a belt with plenty of tools for use. This session will focus on apps and tools for activity, creativity, and productivity.

Speakers

Robbie Grimes

Teacher, EdTechZone

A champion for all things EdTech, Robbie spent 15 years at Brownsburg Schools as a classroom teacher and integration specialist and is currently the eLearning Specialist for Wayne Township Schools where he leads in the areas of Chromebooks, Android Tablets, Special Education, and... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

9:45am EDT

Finding Primary Sources

Find free primary sources for your classroom through Library of Congress, Indiana Memory, and other locations. Digital photos, documents, teaching resources, maps, games, and graphics are waiting to be discovered. The time will be used in finding and previewing resources you can use in your classroom. Bring a laptop.

Speakers

Ronald V. Morris

Ball State University

Ronald V. Morris, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of History at Ball State University. He creates books, articles, video games, artifact kits, textbooks, phone apps, primary source kits, museum exhibits, and curriculum.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 159 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5)

9:45am EDT

Google Classroom

Speakers

Donna Caudill

Lapel H.S.

Donna Caudill has taught for twenty-eight years. She currently teaches AP/Dual Credit 105 and Dual credit 107 Biology Teacher at Lapel High School. She has been using Google Classroom the past year and believe it is a great site for students to use. The program is especially helpful... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 103 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12)
Technology Category Google

9:45am EDT

Google Docs Suite: Basics

Participants will learn how to:

Use Google Docs to help students write collaboratively
Give feedback to students in various ways to improve the writing process
Research within Google Docs
Use offline mode to create and edit documents

All participants should have a Google account set up prior to the session. The session will be in a lab, so that participants may use their own device or the computers in this lab.

Speakers

Mark Hall

Assistant Superintendent, South Madison Community School Corporation

Mark Hall has received his Ed.D, Ed.S., MAE, BS degrees from Ball State University. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and College & Career Readiness at South Madison Community School Corporation. From 2010 - 2018 he was the... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Decker 347 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

9:45am EDT

Intro to Twitter

What is this Twitter thing all about? Learn the basics of Twitter in this hands-on learning opportutnity. Explore how to use Twitter in the classroom and the most important question, "What is a hashtag?" You'll tweeting in no time!!!!!

eLEAD Leadership Team

Ryan Glaze

Assistant Superintendent, Anderson Community Schools

Getting Started with Twitter gslides

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 321 Hartung Hall

eLearning

9:45am EDT

Mac Tips & Tricks

In this session we will look at the Mac and explore all the things you didn’t realize it could do. We’ll also go over resources that you will find helpful when incorporating technology into your curriculum.

Speakers

Tracy Ingersoll

Other, Apple

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 166 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

9:45am EDT

Productivity on iPad (Keynote and Numbers)

In this session, we will explore apps for creating, editing, handing-in, and handing-out documents.

Speakers

Eric Wheetley

Presenter, Apple

I have been implementing and supporting technology in education environments for 20 years. I've been a Systems Engineer at Apple for the past 10 years, serving education institutions throughout Indiana. I specialize in large deployments, device management, wireless technologies, App... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

9:45am EDT

Using Primary Sources for Interdisciplinary Literacy: Math, Science & Technical Subjects

Handouts

Evaluate, examine, and brainstorm topic-specific, content informed lessons that integrate primary sources for interdisciplinary literacy. Katie demonstrates effective instructional practices within the context of the state standards. Whether you teach math, science, or other technical subjects, you'll collect strategies you can use tomorrow.

Speakers

Katherine McKnight, Ph.D

Author, Founder of Engaging Learners, Bulk Books

Dr. Katherine McKnight is a dynamic presenter, dedicated teacher, and award-winning author. Dr. McKnight began her career in education over 30 years ago as a middle school and high school English and social studies teacher in the Chicago Public Schools. In addition to speaking at... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Decker 133 Decker Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Math, Science, Social Studies
Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

Agile Mind for Algebra and Geometry

Handouts

Agile Mind is an online curriculum that is applications based. Students learn why they need to know concepts and then practice skills. Interactive screens engage students. Assessments are similar to the PARCC assessments and the new Indiana assessments.

Speakers

Becky Kilgore

AP Calculus Teacher, School Town of Speeway

Becky Kilgore graduated from Butler University with BA in mathematics. She taught for one year at Brownsburg HS, and has been at Speedway HS for over thirty-five years. Mrs. Kilgore has been teaching algebra with Agile Mind for five years, and geometry with Agile Mind for four years... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hardacre 138 Hardacre Hall

eLearning STEM

Subject Area Math
Grade Level High School (9-12)

9:45am EDT

Science Olympiad-Team Standards Based Education

Handouts

This will be a hands on opportunity to learn how to bring exciting standards based science to your classroom or school system. Science Olympiad has programs for the elementary school, the middle school, and the high school. Businesses and Colleges look for evidence of participation in Science Olympiad on the resume when considering jobs and acceptance.

Speakers

Linda (Lin) Wozniewski

Lecturer, Indiana University Northwest

Lin Wozniewski is a lecturer at Indiana University Northwest with a dual appointment in the Chemistry and Physics departments. She is Chairman of the Chemistry Rules Committee for National Science Olympiad and Executive Director of Science Olympiad in Indiana. She is the National... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 218 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Science
Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

9:45am EDT

Augmented Reality

Speakers

Brad Waid

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Hartung 101 Hartung Hall

eLearning

9:45am EDT

Destiny Library Manager and Classroom Connections

Destiny Library Manager/Classroom Connections

• Universal Search: streamlined view of OPAC to engage students
• OneSearch: View all resources in a single search
• Bridge the gap in classroom materials using eBooks
• Help your district create a 21st Century learning environment
• Support teachers in transforming instruction - utilizing technology in the classroom

Speakers

Connie DeVries

Follett

Connie Devries is a consultant for Follett School Solutions.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Hartung 365 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Language Arts
Grade Level Administration

9:45am EDT

Flubaroo: Making Your Life Easier

Flubaroo is a Google Drive plugin that allows you to automatically grade and graph data obtained from any Google Sheets activity. This powerful plugin will make your life easier by reducing time that you will be worried about grading and increasing the time you will spend with your students.

Speakers

Jesse Pruitt

School Counselor, Frankton Lapel Community Schools

Jesse Pruitt graduated from Ball State University in 2014 and Butler University in 2021. Jesse began his career at Frankton High School teaching Social Studies before making the switch to Counseling in the 2020-21 school year. Jesse's core passion lies in serving others and so for... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Hartung 274 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

9:45am EDT

How to Globalize Your Classroom

Copy and paste the link below to see what I hope to present at the eLead conference!

https://animoto.com/play/9SybSNxtMp1VX9OJS1qwGw

Learn how to use technology to globalize your classroom through applications such as Mystery Skype, Padlet, audioBoom, Animoto, Kidblog, & QR codes. See actual examples & student work as Shawn Churchill shows how her Spanish classes communicated with schools in New Jersey, California, and Mexico. Teachers will leave the session knowing how to intertwine these tools into their units while teaching their students 21st century skills.

Speakers

Shawn Churchill

Spanish Teacher, Yorktown High School

Shawn Churchill has been teaching Spanish for the past ten years in Delaware County. She graduated from Ball State University with bachelor and master degrees in Education. Churchill has experience teaching all levels of Spanish from preschool to college-age students. She enjoys incorporating... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Decker 301 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

INSPIRE Made Easy for Educators

INSPIRE is a collection of over 50 online databases provided to all residents of Indiana, free of charge. It's a wonderful resource, but it can also be overwhelming to even the most experienced researcher. This session will highlight the most useful databases for educators and demonstrate the most effective search strategies.

Speakers

Lynn Hobbs

Director, Pendleton Community Public Library

Lynn Hobbs has worked as a public librarian for twenty years and is currently the Director of the Pendleton Community Public Library. Lynn is also the Chair of the INSPIRE Steering Committee and has extensive experience with INSPIRE and its resources. Lynn holds a Masters Degree... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Hartung 261 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

Alleviating Technology Anxiety

Our technology-rich society makes it easy to forget that some of us have a great deal of anxiety when dealing with technology. This session will focus on strategies for alleviating the anxiety of dealing with technology both in ourselves, our colleagues, and our students.

Speakers

Jodie Reminder

Instructional Designer, Anderson University

Jodie Reminder is an Instructional Designer in Information Technology Services at Anderson University. She holds a bachelor's in Telecommunications from Indiana University and a master's in Education (Instructional Design & Technology) form Purdue University Calumet. She is passionate... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

Building Stronger Teams and Learners

Handouts

We changed the culture of our school and realized the more we learned about ourselves, the better teammates we became. We did this by looking at different personality indicators as explained in Dr. Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats®, teaming strategies to help build stronger teams. This process has brought our staff closer together and brought about a “family” culture that has had a very positive affect on our students and how they treat each other.

Speakers

Bobby Thompson

P, Triton Central Middle School

Bobby Thompson has been a professional educator for eleven years. He has set in about every school seat possible in his career, holding varying jobs from custodian to principal. He also has experience in the business world as an account manager for a payroll processing company, in... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Decker 230 Decker Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

9:45am EDT

Becoming a STEM School

Participants will work through the Indiana Department of Education's STEM school criteria to determine how their school could become a state certified STEM school.

Speakers

Jeremy Eltz

STEM, Science, and Health Science Specialist, Indiana Department of Education

Currently, Jeremy Eltz works for the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) as the Assistant Director of College and Career Readiness. Additionally, Jeremy is an instructor at Marian University where he teaches Best Practices in Science and Assessment I and II. Jeremy completed his... Read More →

Bill Reed

Secondary Math Specialist, Indiana Department of Education

Bill Reed is the Secondary Math Specialist at the Indiana Department of Education. He retired in December 2013 after 31.5 years as a high school math teacher. Reed was a past president of the Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He is a current member of ICTM, NCTM, NCSM and... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Decker 377 Decker Hall

STEM

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

eLearning Accommodations for Students With Special Needs

Handouts

Presenter will share with attendees the plan she created for her corporation for accommodations during eLearning days. Presenter will also share tools that are useful when making sure students receive accommodations for eLearning days.

Speakers

Beverly Doughty

Teacher-Resource/Social Studies, Madison-Grant United School Corporation

Beverly Doughty earned her Bachelor degree in Education and Psychology from Anderson University. She received her Master's in Special Education from Ball State University. Doughty has taught for Madison-Grant USC, Fairmount IN, in the Jr./Sr. High for 14 years. She has also taught... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 214 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

10:45am EDT

Google Calendar: Basics

Participants will learn how to:
Create, share, and publish appointments and events
Track various events using multiple calendars
View events on mobile devices
Organize appointments using appointment slots

All participants should have a Google account set up prior to the session. The session will be in a lab, so that participants may use their own device or the computers in this lab.

Speakers

Mark Hall

Assistant Superintendent, South Madison Community School Corporation

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Decker 347 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

10:45am EDT

iMovie: Creating Content on the iPad

Many innovative apps are available for creating movies, music, podcasts, and other digital media on iPad. In this session, we will explore several of these great apps and create compelling content.

Speakers

Eric Wheetley

Presenter, Apple

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

10:45am EDT

iPad Tips and Tricks

In this session, we will look at the iPad and explore all the things you didn’t realize it could do. We’ll also go over resources that you will find helpful when incorporating technology into your curriculum.

Speakers

Tracy Ingersoll

Other, Apple

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 166 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

10:45am EDT

Polling & Planning for Students

With accountability on the rise and evaluations more often, polling programs are an easy way to keep track of and show progress of your students. Planning programs allow teachers the capability of tracking, printing, saving PDFs, and quickly changing their plan book.
Teachers will need a web able device.

Speakers

Jason Smith

Science Department Head/Teacher, Frankton Jr/Sr High School

Jason Smith is a 2005 Indiana University graduate. He has taught for ten years as a science teacher, with the last seven years at Frankton High School. He is currently head of the Science Department and serves on the Technology Commitee.

Jeff Thurston

Frankton Lapel School Corp

Jeff Thurston is a graduate of Ball State University with a BS, major in Mathematics, and a MA in Curriculum and Educational Technology.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Decker 231

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

Reading Beyond the Page

Handouts

We will demonstrate interactive ebooks that will deepen students' comprehension and engagement with text.
Teachers can customize texts to differentiate by:
*adding pages to the text
*embedding videos and web links
Students can read, annotate, and highlight text

Speakers

Susan Walker

Publishers Sales Representative in Indiana, CJ Walker Group, LLC

Susan WalkerCJ Walker Group, LLCPublishers Representatives317.435.3135cjwalkergroup@gmail.com benchmarkeducation.comPromo code: BB99Add $300 free with a $500 order with code next to selected items.Add $500 free with a $1,000 order with code next to selected items... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 218 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Language Arts
Grade Level Administration, Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

Using Technology for Assessment

Technology is a growing part of every classroom. Join me as I discuss how I use technology as a form of assessment in my classroom and how I plan to expand that use as LHS transitions into a 1-to-1 school. The presentation will focus on the use and comparison of My Big Campus and Google Forms.

Speakers

Molly Bays

teacher, Lapel High School

Molly Bays is a biology and ICP teacher at Lapel High School. She graduated with her bachelor's degree from Butler University in 2011, and her master's degree from Liberty University in 2014. In her three years of teaching at Lapel, she has incorporated My Big Campus and Google Apps... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 159 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12)
Technology Category Google

10:45am EDT

Very Elementary My Dear Watson (Google Sheets)

Making a simple Google class list. How to set up the sheet, arrange the columns and add or subtract in column.

Speakers

Mitzi Pruitt

Mitzi Pruitt has been a Computer Skills Instructor at Frankton Elementary Computer Lab for thirteen years. She teaches students in Kindergarten thru sixth grade.

Tifinie Voiles

elementary teacher

Tifinie Voiles has a BS in Public Health from Indiana University. She acquired classes for her teaching license from Ball State University. Voiles has a Master's degree in Education from Anderson University. She is in her 22nd year of teaching. Voiles has taught 1st, 3rd, and 5th... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 255 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

10:45am EDT

Implementing Google through Professional Development

This session will provide a basic layout for implementation of Google-based professional development in your building that is realistic and transferable to the classroom. Concepts will include a brief PD plan for Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, and Google Classroom.

Speakers

Chad Kemerly

Principal

Chad Kemerly is the principal at Lapel Middle School and has nineteen years experience as a teacher and administrator. Lapel Middle School is a 1:1 Digital Learning environment, including a focused utilization of Google Apps for Education for teachers and students.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration
Technology Category Google

10:45am EDT

The Move from Compliance to Excellence- How to Design a Highly Effective Assessment System

Most school systems have compliance-driven testing systems, meaning that assessment is largely driven by what’s required by the federal and state departments of education. Compliance-driven systems tend to be driven by the politics of the day, they change whenever the state requirements change, they produce inconsistent data, and are often bloated because assessments that are tacked on to these systems piecemeal. Most assessments are not regularly reviewed or redundant assessments are not eliminated.
Compliance-driven systems tend to emphasize punishment over improvement, largely because federal policy makers have prioritized the use of student test scores as vehicles for holding schools and teachers accountable. As such, opportunities to use assessment to drive instruction in schools and nurture the professional development of teachers can be lost.
Purpose-driven assessment programs are designed for the long-term. They do meet the compliance requirements of their state, but they define their own local goals for assessment, they emphasize using assessment for improvement rather than punishment, they eliminate duplicative or useless tests, and they provide data that is useful for the district and the classroom.

Speakers

Brenda Wilson, M.Ed

Dir,.School Improvement Services, NWEA/ICLE

Brenda Wilson, M.Ed. is the Director of School Improvement Services at NWEA. Brenda has spoken at State Superintendent Conferences, National Gifted Association Conferences, authored the 5+5+5, and a senior contributor to NWEA’S CAP workshop. She is a highly experienced professional... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 321 Hartung Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration

10:45am EDT

ALEKS-A Math Curriculum in the 1:1 Classroom

This session will show how ALEKS, an online mathematical curriculum, can be used as the main curriculum in the mathematics classroom for all levels of mathematics. Presenters will demonstrate how ALEKS can be used to differentiate instruction and how online assignments and assessments can easily be given and graded.

Speakers

Laura Rich

Laura Rich earned her BS in Business and MBA from IUPUI Indianapolis. She worked as a Branch and later a Regional Manager for Fifth Third Bank in Indianapolis for ten years. She then returned to school and received her teaching certificate from Indiana Wesleyan University. Her teaching... Read More →

Laura Walls

Instructional Technology Coach, Frankton-Lapel Community Schools

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 116 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Math
Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

10:45am EDT

Lunch-Keep your schedule open at 10:45, 11:45, or 12:45 to join us for lunch in Reardon. A box lunch is provided.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 10:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Reardon-Lobby

11:45am EDT

Digital Citizenship: Elementary

Learn about Digital Citizenship as an elementary student. Leave with a presentation that you can use with your students in the fall.

Speakers

Robbie Grimes

Teacher, EdTechZone

Tuesday June 16, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

Digital Citizenship

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)

11:45am EDT

Interacting with iBooks and Create Your Own with iBooks Author

Come to this session and learn how to use iBooks Author to create your own interactive books and learning materials. Discover how you can create Multi- Touch books tailored to your lesson and class level.

Speakers

Eric Wheetley

Presenter, Apple

Tuesday June 16, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

11:45am EDT

Technology in the Classroom: Navigating Today's Brave, New Digital World

Handouts

The ways in which we know and understand our world and each other are mightily influenced by technology. In this thought provoking keynote, Katie explores how this shift is reflected in the new expectations for our 21st century classrooms. Join her to reflect on how to turn technology into a vehicle for developing literacy skills and content knowledge, connecting your students to the world, and preparing them for college and career success.

Speakers

Katherine McKnight, Ph.D

Author, Founder of Engaging Learners, Bulk Books

Tuesday June 16, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Decker 133 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

11:45am EDT

Design Your Own PD

Want to create a more focused and effective professional development? This session will focus on building stronger PD's for groups and individuals using tools such as Google+, Pinterest, Google Drive, Blogs, etc.

Speakers

Don Gniffke

Math Coach, Anderson Community Schools

Graduate of Kentucky Christian University (B.S.) and Ball State University (M.A. in El. Ed.). Classroom teacher for ten years (4th - 6th Grades), Elementary Data Coach (1 year), and currently the Math Instructional Coach for Highland Middle School, Anderson Community Schools. (3... Read More →

John Sedwick

Technology Integration Specialist, Anderson Comm. Sch. Corp.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

11:45am EDT

Elementary Forensic Chemistry Curriculum

Handouts

This curriculum was developed as part of a grant from the Camile and Henry Dreyfus Foundation in conjunction with the the Indiana University Center for P-16 Research. Elementary school is an ideal time to introduce the foundational concepts of the chemical sciences. Students are naturally curious, open to exploration and investigation. With the appropriate scaffolding and contextualization, elementary school students are able to understand microscopic and macroscopic concepts when presented within an engaging context. The curriculum developed will be presented.

Speakers

Linda (Lin) Wozniewski

Lecturer, Indiana University Northwest

Tuesday June 16, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Hartung 218 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Science
Grade Level Intermediate (3-5)

11:45am EDT

The New Questions on Math Assessments

This will be a brief introduction to the new types of questions students and teachers will find on the ISTEP+ Assessments. Examples and resources for Constructed Response, Extended Response, Technology Enhanced and Multiple Correct Multiple Choice types of questions will be shown and discussed. This session will also highlight how to prepare students by asking questions that promote mathematical thinking.

Speakers

Bill Reed

Secondary Math Specialist, Indiana Department of Education

Tuesday June 16, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Decker 377 Decker Hall

STEM

Subject Area Math
Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

11:45am EDT

Google Forms - How to test and grade

How to set up and grade a test in google forms

Speakers

Barrett Key

Lapel High School

Barret Key is a graduate of Ball State University. He majored in Technology Education.He currently teaches classes in Web Design, Computer Programming, Adobe CS6, Construction, and Computer Aided Drafting.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 11:45am - 1:45pm EDT
Hartung 255 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)
Technology Category Google

12:45pm EDT

Digital Citizenship: Secondary

Learn about Digital Citizenship as a secondary student. Leave with a presentation that you can use with your students in the fall.

Speakers

Robbie Grimes

Teacher, EdTechZone

Tuesday June 16, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

Digital Citizenship

Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

12:45pm EDT

Centers...Not just for the Primary Grades

Handouts

Change your thinking about centers-they're not just for primary grades! In this session, discover how centers are an amazing instructional strategy for secondary students, too. Learn how to integrate brain-based teaching and learning in your centers and differentiate while building literacy skills and content knowledge. See examples of successful centers and gain specific implementation strategies you can take back to your classroom and use!

Speakers

Katherine McKnight, Ph.D

Author, Founder of Engaging Learners, Bulk Books

Tuesday June 16, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Decker 133 Decker Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Language Arts
Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

12:45pm EDT

The Most UnReal, UnBelievable Scavenger Hunt

Come to this un-conference session to be challenged! Come alone or as team and bring mobile and tablets. You'll need them! With no instructions, you will solve a puzzle that taps hidden codes, music, movies, image cues, art, and your own imagination. Learn some great classroom applications along the way. Note: Contents may include QR, AR, and LOL.

Speakers

Hall Davidson

Director, Discovery Educator Network, Author, Discovery Education

Director, Discovery Educator Network (2005 to Present)Director of Partnerships, Discovery Educator NetworkDirector of Educational Services, KOCE-TV, (1991 - 2005)Executive Director, Telecommunications of Orange County (TOC) (1991 - 2005)Director, California Student Media & Multimedia... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hartung 101 Hartung Hall

eLearning

12:45pm EDT

eLearning Days: The Administrative Side

Join us to hear about the administrative side of eLearning Days. Madison-Grant utilizes live eLearning Days on the actual inclement weather days. We will discuss the preparation leading up to implementation, overview the day-in-action, and share some pitfalls to avoid. A Q&A session will be included. #WeAreMG #WeLearnMG

Speakers

Wendy Smedley

Principal, Summitville Elementary

Wendy Smedley is the principal at Summitville Elementary in Madison County. In her 10 years at Madison-Grant USC, she has lead her staff and students through school-wide improvement in AYP, differentiated instruction, and most recently, eLearning. Madison-Grant is in it's 4th year... Read More →

Chris Smedley

Principal, Madison-Grant Jr. High School

Chris Smedley is the principal at Madison-Grant Junior High School and has served in that capacity over the past four years. Two years ago he helped roll out the use of 1:1 iPads in his building . This past year, his district embarked on a very effective and successful eLearning implementation... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

12:45pm EDT

Science Standards Revision

Participants will review the current iteration of the science standards and offer their suggestions and revisions.

Speakers

Jeremy Eltz

STEM, Science, and Health Science Specialist, Indiana Department of Education

Tuesday June 16, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Decker 347 Decker Hall

STEM

Subject Area Science
Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

12:45pm EDT

You Be the Chemist

You be the Chemist is a program for teams of high school students sponsored by the Chemical Education Foundation. The study materials are all on-line. Students study the materials and participate in Regional Challenges. Winners go on to the State Challenge and finally to the National Challenge. Scholarships and prizes are available.

Speakers

Linda (Lin) Wozniewski

Lecturer, Indiana University Northwest

Tuesday June 16, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hartung 218 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Science
Grade Level High School (9-12)

1:00pm EDT

1:1 Teacher Panel Q & A

Alexandria-Monroe Intermediate School's 1:1 pilot teachers will answer questions and share their experience of their first year with iPads in the classroom.

Moderators

Mark Bartmas

Principal, Alexandria Community Schools

Shannon Howell

Teacher, Alexandria-Monroe Intermediate School

Shannon Howell has eighteen years of teaching experience with the Alexandria Community School Corporation. She has received a BS in Elementary Education from Indiana University - Bloomington and a master's in Curriculum and Technology Instruction from Nova Southeastern University... Read More →

Andrea Meadows

Elementary eLearning Instructional Coach, Anderson Community School Corporation

Melissa Messersmith

Teacher

Melissa is a fourth grade teacher at Alexandria-Monroe Intermediate School.

Lisa Pearson

Lisa is a fourth grade teacher at Alexandria-Monroe Intermediate School.

Katie Whitacre

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:00pm - 1:35pm EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, Intermediate (3-5)
Technology Category Apple, Google

1:15pm EDT

5 Collaborative Ways to use Google in the Elementary Classroom (For students and Teachers)

Participants will be shown 5 ways to use Google Apps in the classroom with their students. This session will be geared towards an elementary perspective (Grades 3-6) or could be adapted for Junior High Level as well. Participants will learn the following ways:
1. Collaboration within a Google Doc
2. Collaboration within a Google Slide
3. How to collect information using a Form
4. How to share files/resources (for students and teachers)
5. How to comment and collaborate with peers using a Google Doc.

Speakers

Kelly York

Associate Director of Innovative Learning, Five-Star

I'm a wife, mother, and tech enthusiast with a bit of a nerdy side! I love getting into TV series and documentaries and can't live without my iPhone! I love all things Google and you can literally find me learning new PD in line at the grocery store-ask me how! With a decade of experiences... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 159 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

1:15pm EDT

INSPIRE Made Easy for Students

INSPIRE is a collection of over 50 online databases provided to all residents of Indiana, free of charge. It's a wonderful resource, but it can also be overwhelming, particularly for students. This session will highlight the most useful databases for students and demonstrate effective search strategies for student research.

Speakers

Lynn Hobbs

Director, Pendleton Community Public Library

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 261 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Language Arts
Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:15pm EDT

Reimagining Inclement Weather Days

Handouts

Learn how our district was able to leverage technology so there will not be any more snow days or instruction lost due to inclement weather. Our program allows us to maximize instruction before our state standardized tests, guarantee our families a comprehensive calendar of dates, and teach 21st skills in a meaningful environment.

Speakers

Bobby Thompson

P, Triton Central Middle School

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 230 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:15pm EDT

Using Technology as a Fun e-Learning Alternative

Using Kahoot and Plickers as a way to gauge students understanding and comprehension of material presented or to be presented to them.

Speakers

Chad Gibson

Chad Gibson graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychological Science and from Indiana Wesleyan University with Master's of Business Administration with an Accounting Specialization. He taught two years at Elwood Community Jr./Sr. High School... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 274 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

1:15pm EDT

Asking the Right Questions in Math Class

We will discuss posing purposeful questions and how to ask questions that will get your students thinking mathematically and looking at the mathematics from a different point of view.

*** Teachers are asked to bring one quiz and one chapter/unit test with them to the breakout session.

*** We will take what teachers are already doing well and give you time and the opportunity to work with other teachers to make it better.

Speakers

Bill Reed

Secondary Math Specialist, Indiana Department of Education

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 377 Decker Hall

STEM

Subject Area Math
Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

1:45pm EDT

Tech in Special Education

Learn about great tools that can be used in the special education classroom from tablets and Chromebooks to apps and webpages. Many are considered UDL tools as well.

Speakers

Robbie Grimes

Teacher, EdTechZone

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

1:45pm EDT

What is Personal Adaptive Technology?

This presentation will focus on instructional technology that is truly adaptive and actually teaches concepts through virtual teachers in the areas of Reading and Math. Meet the needs of all your students below and above grade level through continual assessment, differentiated instruction, and online learning. Indiana results will be shared.

Speakers

Laura Close

Owner, Close Education

Close Education, LLC specializes in partnering with Indiana school districts and organizations to discover and implement the most effective tools that help all students experience success. We believe all students can and want to learn; and it's a matter of finding the right tools... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 116 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

Subject Area Language Arts, Math
Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:45pm EDT

Beyond Blended Learning: Making the Transition to Digital Learning

Exhibitors

Anne Brown

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 255 Hartung Hall

eLearning

1:45pm EDT

Create an Online Learning Community with Edmodo

Edmodo can transform your classroom into an online learning community! Engage your students in this social learning platform where they can exchange ideas and share content in a free, secure, closed environment. See how your students are doing on CCSS with Edmodo's Snapshot too. Join in the #Edmodolove!

Speakers

Heidi Morgan

6th Grade Teacher, NLSD122

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 321 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

1:45pm EDT

Data Collection and Evaluation

Labquest makes data analysis easier, but how does that work with a Chromebook or other device? We will take a look at how to collect data and analyze the data with different techniques.

Speakers

Jason Smith

Science Department Head/Teacher, Frankton Jr/Sr High School

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 231

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)
Technology Category Google

1:45pm EDT

Digital Hardware Demos: Tracking Cameras, 3-D Printers, & Next Gen Touch-Screens

Handouts

Demonstrations of the use of several digital hardware tools including SWIVL tracking camera, EPSON Bright Link, and Makerbot 3D printer.

Speakers

Dr. Chad File

Assistant Professor of Engineering, Anderson University

Professor File enjoys teaching courses in the areas of fluids, dynamic response, and numerical procedures. His favorite subject to lecture is computational techniques in physical science. He also enjoys discussing the philosophy of physics and the consequences of differing interpretations... Read More →

Jodie Reminder

Instructional Designer, Anderson University

Jeff Trotter

Professor, Anderson University

I’d love to talk about coffee, kayaking, and my new puppy. We can also chat about the disorders of childhood and adolescence, special education assessment and multi-tiered systems of support.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 45 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:45pm EDT

Getting Googley in the Classroom (Intermediate-Advanced)

Handouts

Research...write...read...think critically...learn content-with powerful Google tools in hand, teaching your students essential 21st century skills is not only easy, but fun! In this session, get ready to explore and be amazed as Katie introduces great Google apps, Google Draw, Blogger, Google research tools, and other ways to get Googley in your classroom. Please bring a PC laptop, Mac laptop, or Chromebook™.

Speakers

Katherine McKnight, Ph.D

Author, Founder of Engaging Learners, Bulk Books

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 133 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

1:45pm EDT

Google Search: Basics

You will learn how to:
Describe Search
Identify Search's main components
Identify the unique value to educators and teaching
Access supporting information for Internet searches

All participants should have a Google account set up prior to the session. The session will be in a lab, so that participants may use their own device or the computers in this lab.

Speakers

Mark Hall

Assistant Superintendent, South Madison Community School Corporation

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 347 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

1:45pm EDT

I NEED HELP WITH MY GRADING - GRADECAM TAKE ME AWAY!

Handouts

GradeCam is a robust assessment tool that provides instant item analysis in the classroom, turning any webcam, document camera, iPad, iPhone, Chromebook, Tablet or Android device into an assessment powerhouse. GradeCam works with electronic gradebooks to automate tedious data entry for tests, graded papers, benchmark assessments, and credit/no credit assignments. With just ONE click of a button on your keyboard, GradeCam transfers collected data directly to your gradebook eliminating the need for manual entry and creating additional time for teaching!!!!

GradeCam easily aggregates and shares assessment results in real time, providing quick data from district benchmark assessments or classroom spot checks. Stop by to learn how teachers, schools, and districts are using GradeCam to deliver benchmark and common assessments, save time, simplify data analysis, effectively track SLO data, and help teachers to focus on better creation and delivery of instruction.

Speakers

Lisa Hall

Presenter, Presenter

Lisa Hall is the educational consultant for Mathseeds in Indiana.

GradeCam, LLC

EVP of Sales, GradeCam, KCAV

GradeCam empowers teachers to quickly and easily customize, score, and record assessments - without special forms, equipment or buy in. #GradeSmart @GradeCam

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 301 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:45pm EDT

Leveraging iPads for Primary Instruction

Often in the primary classroom, the most frequent use of an iPad is either for testing or for the students to play games. Here are some practical apps that will actually allow students to learn phonics, decoding, fluency, sight word recognition, and other reading concepts, independently. Most of these apps are free or inexpensive, as well! This presentation will be practical and hands on.

Speakers

Kristen Langolf

First Grade Teacher, Anderson Community Schools

Kristen Langolf has taught in the Anderson Community School Corporation for one year. She is a recent graduate of Anderson University. Langolf graduated with honors, with her Senior Honors Thesis on the subject of technology integration.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 166 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Language Arts
Grade Level Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

1:45pm EDT

Making Show Me My Substitute

Wanting to dabble in flipping a classroom but not ready to fully commit? Want to write a sub plan with confidence the material will be taught as you intended? This session will show the basics of the Show Me application and how it may be integrated into the classroom setting.

Speakers

Trevor Thurman

6th Grade Teacher, South Madison Community School Corporation

One of our eLead IGNITE presenters in 2017, Trevor Thurman has gone on to become a Google Certified Trainer, Discovery STAR Educator, and more. Tapping into his passion for work/life balance and collaboration, Trevor has been developing keynote presentations and workshops on both... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 103 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:45pm EDT

Productivity on the Mac (Keynote and Numbers)

In this session, we will explore apps for creating, editing, handing-in, and handing-out document
In this session we will look at the Mac and explore all the things you didn’t realize it could do. We’ll also go over resources that you will find helpful when incorporating technology into your curriculum.

Speakers

Eric Wheetley

Presenter, Apple

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

1:45pm EDT

Project-Based Learning with Technology

Learn the basics of project-based learning and how technology can help students showcase their final products. Bring your iPad for some instant hands-on practice with apps that will ensure student engagement.

Speakers

Ashley Gustin

teacher, South Madison

Ashley Gustin is a graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Master of Arts in Educational Administration.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

1:45pm EDT

Making the Most of Your Apple Deployment

Join the Apple rep to discuss strategies to enrich your implementation of iPads and MacBooks. This unconference Q & A session provides you the flexibility to hear from other users, discuss strategies to get the most of your instructional tools, and simply ask that burning question.

Speakers

Tracy Ingersoll

Other, Apple

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 181 Hartung Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

1:45pm EDT

Girls and STEM: Getting them in the Game

This session will focus on the data from the 2013 Survey of the Status of Girls in Indiana, and more important, the need to emphasize girls and STEM careers early and often in K-6 education.

Speakers

Erin Albert

Dr. Erin Albert is an entrepreneur, writer, pharmacist, attorney, and associate professor. She is the founder of two companies (Pharm, LLC and Yuspie, LLC), and currently is the Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Ribordy Center for Community Practice Pharmacy at... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 214 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Math, Science
Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)

1:45pm EDT

Science Fair-Standards Based Science Education

Handouts

The Science Fair is the single best standards based inquiry learning opportunity for the individual student. Science Fair projects in 2015 are not what Science Fair projects were in your parents' age. Inquiry will be utilized to show the impact of Science Fair projects, and tips will be offered to show how to incorporate Science Fair projects in the classroom without driving yourself nuts.

Speakers

Linda (Lin) Wozniewski

Lecturer, Indiana University Northwest

Tuesday June 16, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 218 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Science
Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

2:50pm EDT

The New "3 R’s”: AR, QR, VR

Handouts

Let’s add QR Codes and Augmented Reality (AR) to the old 3 R’s. Learn the nuts and bolts of building QR codes and AR layers to add another dimension to classroom education. Students with tablets or smart phones can gain new insights, get more help, or go deeper with learning objects. Learn how to build them, how some teachers use them, and what fun (and support) they can offer teachers and students. QR code generators/readers, Aurasma, GreenScreenFX, and others will be featured.

Speakers

Hall Davidson

Director, Discovery Educator Network, Author, Discovery Education

Tuesday June 16, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Reardon Auditorium Reardon Auditorium

eLearning

7:30am EDT

Vendors

Wednesday June 17, 2015 7:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Reardon-Lobby

8:15am EDT

Create, Innovate, and Voice

In this talk, George will highlight some of the trends that are happening in education and the world and how we create a learning environment that is engaging for students. By giving them the ability to create meaningful learning, be innovative, and empower them with a voice, we will see students succeeding long after their time in school.

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 →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Reardon Auditorium Reardon Auditorium

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

Innovative Differentiation with your iPad

Master specific techniques for using the amazing iPad® to effectively differentiate your instruction and meet the needs of all your diverse learners. Katie provides classroom models that illustrate how to differentiate with iPads and offers a wide variety of iPad resources for teachers, like you, who want to differentiate successfully.

Speakers

Katherine McKnight, Ph.D

Author, Founder of Engaging Learners, Bulk Books

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

9:45am EDT

iPad Accessibility Features

Handouts

Understand and learn to use the built in accessibility features on the iPad. Also some added tricks and tips for using the iPad to help with student behaviors and to help them be more productive.

Speakers

Jenny Smithson

Director of Academic Programs, Alexandria Community School Corporation

Jenny Smithson is the Director of Academic Programs at Alexandria Community School Corporation. She is a graduate of Ball State University and has expertise in the areas of special education, high ability education, ELL, and Universal Design for Learning. She loves to talk about... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 103 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

9:45am EDT

Educating the Citizen of a Digital World

Information is abundant, and students have access to it.
Do they know how to evaluate sources of information?
Can they distinguish between fact and opinion?
This session will provide strategies for teachers to help students become responsible communicators as they navigate 21st Century media platforms.

Speakers

Diana Hadley

Executive Director Indiana High School Press Association, Franklin College

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

Digital Citizenship

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

FERPA's Affect on You

Handouts

FERPA affects you - your grading, your gradebook, your smartphone, your computer and files, your conversations with your colleagues, and maybe even your reputation! FERPA protects our students educational records. We will talk about what is protected and how to protect yourself.

Speakers

Tammy Todd

Support Specialist, Anderson Community Schools

Tammy Todd, MA, has worked with PowerSchool for eight years as a support specialist and trainer. She is passionate about security and helping people better use and understand their everyday technology. Todd conducts training sessions in all aspects of PowerSchool, PowerTeacher, and... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 274 Hartung Hall

Digital Citizenship

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

Class Dojo-Elementary

Speakers

Darcie McCorkle

Special Education Teacher

Seesaw has been a wonderful addition to my classroom this year! The parents have enjoyed it as much as the kids and I have and I am so excited to share it with you!

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 166 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

Connecting Classrooms to the World

Class doesn’t have to be confined to the four walls of the classroom anymore. Powerful communication tools like Skype, Google Apps, Twitter and more can connect your students to other cultures and viewpoints as well as give them access to experts in your field. Includes great, thorough digital handouts. Learn how to use these free tools to turn your class global!

Speakers

Matt Miller

Tuesday Keynote, Ditch That Textbook

Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the book Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom and writes... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 101 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

9:45am EDT

Current Events and Research

Handouts

Many students are unaware of what is going on in the nation and the world and are also unable to create sound research topics. This activity combines both of these issues as students will create research topics based off a series of current events. This strategy also includes using Google Docs. This synthesis process is great for AP Language & Composition classes but is not limited to only English courses. It is useful for any class that involves current events/editorial cartoons and research.

Speakers

Stefanie Ammirata

English teacher, Pendleton Heights High School

Stefanie Ammirata has been a teacher for South Madison Community School Corporation since 2005. She currently teaches AP Language & Composition, Composition 11 and Etymology. She has taught 7th & 8th grade language arts, English 9, English 10, ISTEP remediation and French I.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 218 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12)
Technology Category Google

9:45am EDT

Google Docs Suite: Advanced

Participants will learn how to:
Send and share Google Docs in multiple ways to accommodate learners
Use Google Docs templates to share common formats with students and peers
Publish documents to the web
Use advanced features to provide feedback to students
Use Google Docs tools to facilitate research
Use Forms to manage collection of assignments

All participants should have a Google account set up prior to the session. The session will be in a lab, so that participants may use their own device or the computers in this lab.

Speakers

Mark Hall

Assistant Superintendent, South Madison Community School Corporation

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Decker 347 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

9:45am EDT

Implementing Content Area Literacy Standards for 6-12 Social Studies

The Indiana Department of Education will cover topics regarding the Content Area Literacy Standards which are part of the newly adopted Indiana Academic Standards (2014). The session will also include a discussion of the new shifts of these new standards as well as strategies that engage and motivate students.

Speakers

Bruce Blomberg

Bruce Blomberg joined the Department of Education’s Division of College and Career Readiness as the Social Studies Specialist in July 2012. Blomberg comes from a distinguished career as a classroom teacher most spent at North Central High School. While at North Central, Blomberg... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Decker 301 Decker Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Social Studies
Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

9:45am EDT

K-2 App Smash

Come learn about the apps and resources we use for our K-2 classrooms at Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School as we move to 1:1!

Speakers

Meghan Anacker

Technology Interventionist, Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School

Graduated from Ball State. Married with a sweet 1-year old girl. I love talking about digital resources and tools, new tech stuff and STEM.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 159 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

9:45am EDT

Kahoot: Game-based Classroom Response

Kahoot is an online game to get students and teachers excited about taking a quiz!

Speakers

Erika Matthews

Media & STEM Specialist, SMCSC

I graduated from Purdue University majoring in Elementary Education. I have a minor in Reading and endorsements in Computer Technology and Kindergarten. I have taught at South Madison Community School Corporation for the over 20 years. I have taught 6th grade, Kindergarten, 1st grade... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

PowToons and Other Presentational Products

This session will introduce some digital options like Powtoons and Blogger for students to use when it is time for them to produce a product or present information.

Speakers

Julie Storm

Spanish Teacher, Lapel High School

Julie Storm has been teaching Spanish to high school students for sixteen years. She has served colleagues as a department head and traveled with students internationally. Storm studied at Marian University (BA) and IUPUI (MA).

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 321 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

9:45am EDT

Genius Hour

Genius Hour is a time for students to lead learning. They choose a topic to research and further learning through that. This is a way for students to take pride in school and what they do.

Speakers

Sarah Dunham

STEM Teacher, Elwood Intermediate School

Sarah Dunham earned her Bachelor's degree from Ball State University in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Her teaching experiences with the Elwood Community Schools have been as a high ability teacher for a semester and as a 4th Grade general education for four years... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Hartung 116 Hartung Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

eLearnings Day with Google Classroom (K-6)

Handouts

Google Classroom is a newer LMS for Google Apps for Education schools. It allows teachers/students to be more productive, more organized and communicate during Madison-Grant’s eLearning days. Come and see how it works (setting it up, assigning eLessons, and grading) and how we are using it during eLearning days. #WeLearnMG #WeAreMG

Speakers

Kelly Dailey

Kelly Dailey is a fourth grade teacher at Summitville Elementary. She will be presenting a session with other Summitville Elementary teachers: Kelli Pickering is a (first/second grade), Shellie Crowe (fifth grade), and Angel Williams (Music), along with Five-Star eCoach Melissa... Read More →

Kelli Pickering

Kelli Pickering is a (1st/2nd grade) teacher at Summitville Elementary. She will be presenting a session with other Summitville Elementary teachers: Kelly Dailey (4th grade), Shellie Crowe (5th grade), and Angel Williams (Music), along with Five-Star eCoach Melissa Travis.

Melissa Travis

eCoach, Five-Star Technology Solutions

Five-Star Technology

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Hartung 255 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

9:45am EDT

The Essentials of eLearning

What are the essentials to making eLearning, both traditional and blended, successful in the digital age? This session will explore answers through conversation, examples and resources.

Speakers

Nathan Davidson

VP of Managed Services, Five Star Technology Solutions

Nathan is the VP of Managed Services at Five Star Technology Solutions. He uses his passion for leadership and 25+ years of K-12 experience to empower others to redefine digital learning environments. Nathan lives this out through his work creating organizational change within his... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Decker 230 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

9:45am EDT

Go With Google! Websites That Work

Create an interactive website and pages to hyper-organize your online classroom. In this interactive step-by-step session, you will create your very own website to use for your class. Manage pages, add calendars, link other sites, share videos, and most of all ORGANIZE your digital content.

Participants are best suited for this presentation if they are fairly comfortable with Google drive and docs.

Speakers

Liz Rose

Spanish Teacher, Hamilton Southeastern High School

Elizabeth Rose is a Spanish Teacher at Hamilton South Eastern High School. She has fifteen years of teaching experience. Liz is currently working on becoming a Google Educator.

Shaun Rose

Shaun Rose is an Assistant Principal at Pendleton Heights High School. He has eleven years of teaching and administrative experience. Rose is currently working on becoming a Google Educator.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
Decker 377 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

10:45am EDT

Accessible Instructional Materials for all Students

Handouts

State code requires that all students who need Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) in order to access the general education curriculum are given these materials. Find out what the law requires and how you can get these materials for your students. Also, how can you make sure your teacher created materials are accessible as you move to digital learning?

Speakers

Jenny Smithson

Director of Academic Programs, Alexandria Community School Corporation

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 103 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

3 Things Students Should Have Before They Leave High School

In our world today, a resume and a cover letter aren’t going to support our students to create opportunities. To adequately prepare students for the world that they live in, it is important that we use the opportunities that are in front of us and help students develop a network to connect with others, a digital portfolio that shows their learning and growth, as well as an About.Me page to bring all of these things together. In this presentation, we will look at what these could look like and how we could implement this at the K-12 level.3 Things Students Should Have Before They Leave High School

Speakers

George Couros

Learner, Speaker, Author, Couros Innovations LTD.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Decker 133 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

45 Google Tools in 45 Minutes

Every teacher needs a belt with plenty of tools for use. This session will focus on apps and tools for activity, creativity, and productivity.

Speakers

Robbie Grimes

Teacher, EdTechZone

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

10:45am EDT

ClassDojo: A Fun Tool for Positive Classroom Management-Secondary

Handouts

ClassDojo is a classroom tool that helps teachers save time, boost classroom engagement, and improve student behavior. ClassDojo lets you communicate student progress with parents and students. It also allows teachers to track behavior with hassle-free behavior reports. This session is a brief overview of this FREE classroom tool.

Speakers

Emily Cummins

Jamie Stapleton

8th grade Language Arts teacher, Alexandria Community Schools

Jamie is licensed in Secondary English Education and Special Education. She has been teaching for 11 years. She teaches middle school and LOVES it! Her passion is finding ways to help students fall in love with reading. Jamie was a part of Alexandria's 8th grade iPad pilot this past... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 166 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

10:45am EDT

Freedom Summer: The Forces that Shaped the Passage of the Civil Rights Act

The computer teaching application titled "Freedom Summer" was created in conjunction with the Center on Congress at Indiana University. The app, which utilizes images, speeches, and a historical timeline, highlights pivotal moments in the Civil Rights era. Please download the Freedom Summer app to be able to fully participate in the session.

Speakers

Kevin Cline

Department Chair for Social Studies, Teacher, Frankton High School

Kevin M. Cline has been teaching for 13 years, and is currently the Department Chair for Social Studies at Frankton High School. He teaches classes in American Government and US History. He is a past recipient of the American Civic Education Teaching Award, and in 2016 was named... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 321 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Social Studies
Grade Level High School (9-12)

10:45am EDT

Google Calender: Advanced

Participants will learn how to:
Create, share, and publish appointments and events
Track various events using multiple calendars
View events on mobile devices

All participants should have a Google account set up prior to the session. The session will be in a lab, so that participants may use their own device or the computers in this lab.

Speakers

Mark Hall

Assistant Superintendent, South Madison Community School Corporation

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Decker 347 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

10:45am EDT

Intro to Google Hangouts

Learn how to use Google Hangouts to revolutionize your classroom.

eLEAD Leadership Team

Ryan Glaze

Assistant Superintendent, Anderson Community Schools

Getting Started with Google Hangouts gslides

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

10:45am EDT

PowerTeacher Gradebook Tips and Tricks

Learn tips and tricks to make PowerTeacher gradebook more user friendly. Come prepared with your list of ways you wish gradebook worked. We will dig in and find ways to make it work better for you. It's the little things that make a big difference.

Speakers

Tammy Todd

Support Specialist, Anderson Community Schools

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 274 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

10:45am EDT

Screencast-O-Matic: Free One-click screen capture recording

Do you want an easy way to share lectures with students?
Do you wish your students could listen to an explanation again without repeating yourself in class or from the comfort of their own home?
Are you thinking about flipping a portion of your class, but are unsure how to publish your videos?
Would you like students to create a podcast to share their knowledge on a topic?
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use a screen capture recording tool. Screencast-O-Matic is a one-click screen capture tool. Just click START RECORDING to record.

Speakers

Ron Hinton

Math Teacher, Pendleton Heights High School

Ron Hinton received his BA in Mathematics Education. He has thirty-two years teaching experience in mathematics/physical education/computer programming. Hinton has faciliated numerous in-district e-learning workshops for South Madison Community Schools.

Anne Plovick

Secondary Mathematics Teacher, South Madison Community School Corporation

Anne Plovick has a M.A. in Secondary Education. She has 17 years teaching experience in mathematics. Plovick has created numerous videos of lessons using screencast-o-matic, as well as, facilitating in-district e-learning workshops at South Madison Community Schools.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 365 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

Technology Enhanced Practice for Kindergarten Through Grade Five

Handouts

There is clearly an increased attention to and demand for greater use of new technologies and features in preparing students for assessments. One way teachers can help K-5 students prepare for summative testing is to ensure they can perform certain technology tasks, such as highlighting, navigating, and drag and drop. The IDOE has compiled a list of a few free technology enhanced websites that will help prepare Indiana students for success.

Speakers

John Wolf

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Indiana Department of Education

John Wolf currently serves as an elementary literacy specialist at the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). He has served the state in the areas of Early Childhood, Reading First, Title I and Special Education. Previously, Wolf taught at the elementary level and worked at the central... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

The Lightning Round: 45 Powerful Tools in 45 Minutes

Hang on, because they’re going to come fast and furious! 45 useful digital tools are presented in 45 minutes. Get the most power for your hour! Everyone will come away with something they didn’t know about that they can use. Includes GREAT digital handouts to give you access to these tools any time.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Tuesday Keynote, Ditch That Textbook

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 101 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

Writing Road Map using Writing Webbing Tools

In this session, you will learn about using different webbing tools to help students more clearly focus their writing. You will also see my own classroom examples of a "Writing Road Map".

Speakers

Paul Claxon

Teacher, South Madison

Paul Claxon - I am a twenty-two year veteran teacher with wide and varied classroom and grade level experiences. I have taught third through sixth grade levels along with being an elementary technology special area teacher for eight years. In my current role, I teach kindergarten... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 218 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Language Arts
Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

Developing Global Learning Communities

Professional growth can be easy and rewarding when you learn with other educators from around the globe. Get ideas on how to develop, grow, or nurture your own learning community through the use of social media sites like Twitter and LinkedIn.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 116 Hartung Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

SpendBridge

Increased demands on time call for a simpler, more accurate purchasing system. SpendBridge brings together all products and vendor catalogs into one intuitive storefront that simply works – for every user across all locations.
• Offers an intuitive interface that is easy, quick and accurate
• Allows automated workflow to simplify the approval process
• Is cloud-based for easy setup and maintenance-free function
• Displays product images to reduce errors

Speakers

Tom Jackson

President SpendBridge

Larry Williams

Technology Coordinator, East Central Educational Service Center

Larry Williams is the Technology Coordinator for the East Central Educational Service Center. Larry's duties include managing the SpendBridge account for our member schools and answering questions concerning SpendBridge.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Decker 301 Decker Hall

Leadership

Grade Level Administration

10:45am EDT

Sphero in the Classroom

What is a Sphero and how can I use it in my classroom?

Speakers

Meghan Anacker

Technology Interventionist, Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School

Graduated from Ball State. Married with a sweet 1-year old girl. I love talking about digital resources and tools, new tech stuff and STEM.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Hartung 159 Hartung Hall

STEM

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

10:45am EDT

Lunch-Keep your schedule open at 10:45, 11:45, or 12:45 to join us for lunch in Reardon. A box lunch is provided.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Reardon-Lobby

10:45am EDT

Walk-Through Exhibit: Prototyping for Makers

Demonstrations of and discussions about makerspaces, 3d printing, and their support in growing STEM in the community.

Speakers

Chance Merrell

Chance is a long term participant in the FIRST Tech Challenge and is a mentor of the 7790 Tektonic Ninjas. Team 7790 is sponsored by Club Cyberia, Indianapolis' first makerspace and longtime supporter of STEM education.

Jason Voyles

Wednesday June 17, 2015 10:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Hartung 181 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Math, Science
Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

11:00am EDT

Journey Through Our Digital Footprints: Student Showcase

Fourth grade pilot students from Alexandria-Monroe Intermediate School will showcase their projects from the school's Festival of Digital Learning

Moderators

Andrea Meadows

Elementary eLearning Instructional Coach, Anderson Community School Corporation

Wednesday June 17, 2015 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Reardon Auditorium Reardon Auditorium

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple, Google

11:45am EDT

What exactly is Copyright and why is it important for me as a teacher to know about it and incorporate it's premise into my instruction?

Speakers

Robbie Grimes

Teacher, EdTechZone

Wednesday June 17, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

Digital Citizenship

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

11:45am EDT

Your Digital Footprint

We all have a digital footprint, as do our schools and organizations. “Googling” ourselves makes this apparent whether we have had any say in it or not. As individuals and as organizations, what can we do to actually shape this footprint? With open sharing of our learning, a digital footprint can easily be developed for either an individual, school or organization. This is not about branding as much as it is about modelling for our students that we are learners along with them.

#gcourosdf

Speakers

George Couros

Learner, Speaker, Author, Couros Innovations LTD.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Decker 133 Decker Hall

Digital Citizenship

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

11:45am EDT

A Day in My Paperless Classroom-Elementary

Take a tour of the tools and techniques this teacher uses to teach practically paperlessly. Find out about using: Google Apps to create almost everything in class, Weebly for a class website, TodaysMeet to communicate quickly, Socrative for quick assessment, KidBlog for online writing, and more. Great digital handouts give you all the information you need to get started with anything mentioned in the session.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Tuesday Keynote, Ditch That Textbook

Wednesday June 17, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Hartung 101 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

11:45am EDT

Technology Enhanced Practice for Kindergarten Through Grade Five

Handouts

Speakers

John Wolf

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Indiana Department of Education

Wednesday June 17, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)

11:45am EDT

Twitter For Teachers: PD at Your Finger Tips-Elementary

How can you use the social network Twitter for researching, learning about current events, and extend learning beyond the classroom? Join Katie in this session and gather ideas for using Twitter in your 21st century classroom!

Speakers

Katherine McKnight, Ph.D

Author, Founder of Engaging Learners, Bulk Books

Wednesday June 17, 2015 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)

11:45am EDT

Hot Wheels Science

Children love playing with Hot Wheels cars. Capture this excitement by using Hot Wheels cars to explore physical science concepts such as kinetic and potential energy, Newton's Laws, and engineering design.

All participants will receive a copy of the Hot Wheels unit of study produced by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Speakers

Don Riefler

Science Programs Manager, Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Don Riefler is an all-purpose nerd with years of experience in youth work and informal science education. He worked with at-risk youth in Lafayette for seven years before leaving to acquire his Master's degree in Museum Education from IUPUI. He worked at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis... Read More →

Becky Wolfe

Science Programs Manager, The Children's Museum of Indianpaolis

Becky Wolfe is the Science Programs Manager at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. At the museum, she is oversees STEM programs for students and teachers. Prior to joining the museum, she taught 5th grade math science. Wolfe has a degree in elementary education from the University... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Hartung 103 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Science
Grade Level Primary (K-2)

12:45pm EDT

A Day in My Paperless Classroom-Secondary

Speakers

Matt Miller

Tuesday Keynote, Ditch That Textbook

Wednesday June 17, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hartung 101 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)
Technology Category Google

12:45pm EDT

Blogging as Professional Portfolio

Blogging has become a tool that is used often in the classroom, but has also become a valuable tool for educators to use in their own professional learning. Aligning with Teaching Standards , this session will show you how to create a professional portfolio that will be invaluable for sharing, connecting, and reflecting on teaching practice.

#blogasportfolio

Speakers

George Couros

Learner, Speaker, Author, Couros Innovations LTD.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Decker 133 Decker Hall

eLearning

12:45pm EDT

Transformative Teaching

What does a "transformed classroom" look like? Why is it important that my classroom is transformed? Spend some time chatting with other educators about why edtech is so important.

Speakers

Robbie Grimes

Teacher, EdTechZone

Wednesday June 17, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

12:45pm EDT

Twitter For Teachers: PD at Your Finger Tips-Secondary

Speakers

Katherine McKnight, Ph.D

Author, Founder of Engaging Learners, Bulk Books

Wednesday June 17, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

12:45pm EDT

STEM-good; STEAM-better; FSTEAM-best

Teachers know that the current governmental obsession with standardized testing is not the best thing for our students. STEM provides great opportunity for students to get away from tests and do meaningful, motivational education. We will look at ways to supplement STEM with A(rt) and add F(un).

Speakers

Clark Hadley

43 year science teacher at Bell-East Middle School, currently lead teacher at the Challenger Learning Center of Indianapolis

Wednesday June 17, 2015 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hartung 116 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Math, Science
Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:00pm EDT

What 1:1 Looks Like in a K-2 Building

Learn about what Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School looked like while piloting and sharing iPads.

Moderators

Meghan Anacker

Technology Interventionist, Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School

Graduated from Ball State. Married with a sweet 1-year old girl. I love talking about digital resources and tools, new tech stuff and STEM.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Decker 230 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Apple

1:15pm EDT

Google in a foreign language classroom.

Handouts

Our most successful students are able to navigate constant change within our global economy well, seeking and finding creative solutions in our digital age to help humanity with empathy and compassion. As teachers, how exciting is it to be a huge part of our future's technological literacy journey!

Why Google? Come find out how to get immediate feedback on students' level of comprehension using Google Forms. Using Google Classroom, transmit lesson content - including YouTube videos, documents, and links. Google Classroom can also collect students' assignments. How easy is it to have your own Google webpage? With Google Voice, students can leave messages in target language - listen when and where you want to! Provide immediate feedback to students' writing and/or collaboratively write a story in the target language with Google Document. Creating PowerPoint presentations together, in a group, has never been easier with Google Slides. And finally, explore Google Drive: The ultimate file cabinet.

Speakers

Seth Boyes

Five-Star Technology Solutions

Shali Manwani

Spanish Teacher, Elwood High School

Shali Manwani has degrees from Purdue University B.A. and IN Wesleyan Transition to Teaching. Ms. Manwani is currently at IUPUI SPEA as a graduate student. Ms. Manwani has four years high school Spanish teaching experience. Ms. Manwani loves integrating technology within the Spanish... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 255 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12)
Technology Category Google

1:15pm EDT

Learn to Use Five-Star Pivot's Daily Assessments

Handouts

Learn to use Five-Star Pivot’s Daily Assessments to build online assessments that are easy to create, easy to give, and easy to grade. See how assessments are graded automatically with instant results for side-by-side analysis with all test data. Learn to quickly identify students for RTI, 8-Step, and remediation processes.

Speakers

Tammy Kikta

Product Specialist, Five-Star Technology Solutions

Tammy Kikta is the Five-Star Pivot Product Specialist. She would love to talk with you about all that PIVOT has to offer. The five modules which combine to create PIVOT work together seamlessly as a school improvement software. PIVOT will enhance and empower your work in improving... Read More →

Schauna Findlay Relue

Director of Learning, Five-Star Technology Solutions

Dr. Schauna Findlay Relue is the Director of Learning at Five-Star Technology Solutions, Consultant for the PARCC Assessment Consortium, and President of IN ASCD.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 214 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:15pm EDT

Teaching Students to Hit the "Fastball"

Participants will learn to use a student response system to turn your daily warm-up problems into a data-driven method of teaching students the fundamental topics of your curriculum. This will also include re-teaching and differentiation, all for two minutes of class time each day!

Speakers

Darin DeNeal

Math Teacher, Pendleton Heights Middle School

Darin DeNeal is currently a secondary math teacher at Pendleton Heights Middle School. He has previously taught at Wes-Del Community Schools. He has a B.S. in mathematical education from Ball State University.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 159 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

1:15pm EDT

Using Prezi In Your Classroom

Learn how to put together a Prezi Presentation for your classroom. A Prezi is similar to a PowerPoint, but with more options. You will learn how to sign up for a free educators account and make a basic Prezi (including downloading you-tube videos and music into your document) that you can use in your classroom.

Speakers

Wendy Hilligoss

Wendy Hilligoss has taught in the South Madison School Corp for twenty-seven years. She is currently one of four wellness instructors at Pendleton Heights Middle School. Hilligoss graduated from Manchester College with a BS degree in K-12 physical education and health. She received... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 377 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

1:15pm EDT

Using the SAMR Model to Build Technology Lessons

Handouts

SAMR Model-- Using the steps of the S(Substitution), A(Augmentation), M(Modification), R(Redefinition) model to create effective 1:1 lessons for your classroom.

Speakers

Shannon Howell

Teacher, Alexandria-Monroe Intermediate School

Lindsey Walters

Technology and Systems Coordinator, Alexandria Community School Corp.

Lindsey Walters taught four years as a third grade teachers at Alexandria Community Schools. She now works as the Technology and Systems Coordiator.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 102 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5)

1:45pm EDT

Apps for Struggling Readers and Writers

Handouts

This session will be a flurry of accessibility apps for use with students who have accommodations for reading and writing. The focus of the session is not on remediation, but on tools to help them access content and participate to the fullest extent in the general education classroom.

Speakers

Jenny Smithson

Director of Academic Programs, Alexandria Community School Corporation

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 103 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:45pm EDT

Good AEM Makes a Difference

Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) should not be an after thought for providing materials to students with a disability.

When planning to purchase digital textbooks, reading materials, eLearning delivery systems, software, hardware, and more, it is important to create a demand for accessible educational materials.

Speakers

Jeff Bond

ICAM Technology Coordinator, PATINS Project

Jeff is the Technology Coordinator for the Indiana Center for Accessible Materials (ICAM) providing technology consultation, presentations, and training to Indiana's statewide local educational agencies and parent groups. Jeff also enjoys presenting at local, state and national... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 321 Hartung Hall

Accessibility

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

1:45pm EDT

Bring Books Alive-Book Trailers

Allow students to bring books alive by creating book trailers.

Speakers

Lucille Helpling

Media Specialist

Lucille Helpling has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Anderson University, a Minor in Library Science from Ball State University, and a Master's Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has twelve years of teaching experience in the elementary classroom and K-8... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 301 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

1:45pm EDT

Building Independent, Adventurous Readers with Young Adult Literature & Leveled Texts (5-12)

Create a classroom buzzing with students who are eager to read a wide variety of texts. Katie introduces strategies that encourage students to read more independently. Learn how to use leveled texts while implementing best practices for teaching young adult literature. The applications in your classroom are endless!

Speakers

Katherine McKnight, Ph.D

Author, Founder of Engaging Learners, Bulk Books

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 167 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

1:45pm EDT

Building Vocabulary with the iPad

This session will incorporate apps and games to help build vocabulary in the classroom.

Speakers

Cyndee McFerran

8th Grade Science Teacher, Alexandria

Cyndee McFerran is a teacher for the Alexandria School Corporation, and she has eleven years teaching experience. Currently, Cyndee is an eighth grade science teacher at Alexandria Monroe Jr. High School. Prior to teaching, Cyndee worked for fifteen years in retail management. Cyndee... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 166 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)
Technology Category Apple

1:45pm EDT

Cancelled: Discovery Education 101

Top 10 ways to effectively integrate Discovery Education tools into daily instruction.

Speakers

Michael Haggart

Partnerships Manager, Discovery Education

Michael Haggart received an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He obtained his master's degree in Special Education. Haggart taught 8th grade special education math for two years. He has worked with Discovery Education for the past two and a half years... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 116 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:45pm EDT

Destiny Library Manager and Classroom Connections

Speakers

Joe Barry

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 116 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Subject Area Language Arts
Grade Level Administration

1:45pm EDT

Effective Classroom Blogging

Handouts

Session will focus in the variety of ways a blog can help teachers communicate with students and their families. Also addressed will be how to run a blog without overwhelming yourself. Practical suggestions that will make your experience more efficient and enjoyable.

Speakers

Don Gniffke

Math Coach, Anderson Community Schools

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 365 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

1:45pm EDT

eLearning Environments and Learning Styles

Handouts

On-line and electronic learning platforms do not have to restrict learning styles and methods. This session will explore ways to encourage different learning styles and methods within the electronic and on-line learning environments that create meaningful learning experiences for individual students and collaborative groups of varying ages.

Speakers

Stephanie Moran

Director of Community Engagement, Anderson University

Stephanie Moran received her MA in Education from Ball State University. She currently directs The Office of Community Engagement at Anderson University and has expertise in the area of engaged learning and methods of transformative learning experiences. Moran has presented at multiple... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 133 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level High School (9-12)

1:45pm EDT

Google Search: Advanced

Participants will learn how to:
Use search operators in Google Search and across other Google tools
Use Google Translate to understand different languages
Use Google News and Google Scholar as primary resources
Manage Google Search settings
Use the Google app on computers, tablets and other mobile devices
All participants should have a Google account set up prior to the session. The session will be in a lab, so that participants may use their own device or the computers in this lab.

Speakers

Mark Hall

Assistant Superintendent, South Madison Community School Corporation

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 347 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

1:45pm EDT

Interactive White Boards

Interactive White Boards is an opportunity to engage students in many different ways. Interactive White Boards can be used for digital student journals for Reading, interactive student work for Math and other subjects, and webcasts for all subjects to demonstrate work to students.

Speakers

Chris Brown

Teacher

Chris Brown is a 5th grade teacher at Maple Ridge Elementary in South Madison School Corporation. He graduated from Ball State Elementary in 2003 with a Major in Elementary Education. He then graduated from Ball State University in 2013 with a Masters in Education and Educational... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Decker 230 Decker Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8)

1:45pm EDT

Mind Mapping with Google Drawing

This underutilized tool can be used for much more than drawing. Learn how this collaborative tool can be used to start projects and spark the mind through Mind Mapping.

Speakers

Robbie Grimes

Teacher, EdTechZone

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 104 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Technology Category Google

1:45pm EDT

NBC Learn

Speakers

Cyndy Harrison

Teacher - Government/Economics, Navasota High School

An ISTE-certified educator, Wakelet Ambassador returned to the classroom in 2021! Currently teaching US Government and Economics at Navasota High School. From Houston, TX, and taught in the 1:1 classroom environment for U.S. History in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 274 Hartung Hall

eLearning

1:45pm EDT

Symbaloo: Visual Bookmarking for Your Classroom

Learn how to create a symbaloo page and how it would be useful for the classroom.

Speakers

Erika Matthews

Media & STEM Specialist, SMCSC

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 101 Hartung Hall

eLearning

Grade Level Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)

1:45pm EDT

Overview of PRISM Resources for Indiana Teachers

PRISM is a free website linking Indiana Academic Standards for primarily science, technology, engineering and mathematics to appropriate websites and application for grades 6-12. We have in the last few years added standards for all subjects K-12. The site is hosted at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and is funded by the Lilly Endowment.

PRISM offers the Moodle LMS through this website and provides daily support to teachers. It is a learning management system for teachers allowing them to create an online classroom where they can store course materials and provide study materials for their students.

Speakers

Bob Jackson

K-12 Outreach, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology PRISM Project

Bob Jackson was a chemsitry teacher at West Vigo High School for 25 years. West Vigo is west of Terre Haute, IN near the Illinois state line. For the last 6 years, Bob has been a K-12 Educational Liaison for the PRISM Project at Rose-Hulman. Bob develops and helps facilitate STEM... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hartung 218 Hartung Hall

STEM

Subject Area Math, Science
Grade Level High School (9-12), Junior High (6-8)

2:50pm EDT

Ditch That Textbook

Engage students. Build relationships. Rekindle your love of teaching! The world is changing and becoming more and more digital every day. If education doesn’t change with it, our classrooms will become irrelevant in a world of ubiquitous information. Participants in this session will learn timeless techniques for using technology in the classroom that will withstand the passage of time, regardless of which websites come and go. They’ll leave inspired and motivated with practical tips for ditching their textbooks in favor of more digital means of learning.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Tuesday Keynote, Ditch That Textbook

Wednesday June 17, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Reardon Auditorium Reardon Auditorium

eLearning

Grade Level Administration, High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-2)