- Additional registration for Preconference Workshops required.
Monday: Workshops
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P01 - Blending Project Based Learning, STEM and Service Learning
Room: Embassy Suites - Windsor II
Discover the benefits of incorporating Project Based Learning along with STEM and Service Learning. Hear from student personal learning experiences too.
Handouts: https://goo.gl/iSLWSj
Presenter(s): Jenna Lucas, Teacher, Parkway School District; Shelley Freiberger, Teacher, Parkway School District; Kira Landolt, Teacher, Parkway School District; Emily Thornburg, Teacher, Parkway School District
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P02 - Breaking into Breakout EDU Games
Room: Jr. B
Understand the WHY and HOW of the Breakout EDU games. Analyze, edit, and create your own breakout game and system for any classroom lesson or professional learning experience.
Presenter(s): Cindy Lane, CEO, Lane Outstanding Learning
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P03 - Coding is for all Kids! Code.org Fundamentals
Room: Jr. C
Discover simple ways to incorporate coding into your day-to-day lessons to increase student engagement and empower learning. Gain exposure to resources & programs related to STEM careers & activities.
Presenter(s): Patricia Brown, Technology Specialist, Ladue School District
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P04 - Community Connections: Taking Teaching One Step Further
Room: 105
Build support and engage community by designing dynamic units of study that incorporate curriculum, creativity and careers through community sponsored activities
Presenter(s): Rae Hughart, Teacher, Unit 5 School District
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P05 - Connecting the Dots: Growing a Movement
Room: 104
Learn ways to grow collaborative movements, using the power of social media. This workshop is geared towards the intermediate user, who has already created and used social media to connect with other educators. Bring an idea about a movement you would like to begin and grow your PLN.
Presenter(s): (Keynote Speaker) Sarah Thomas, Founder & CEO, EduMatch
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P06 - Create Your Own Augmented and Virtual Realities
Room: Embassy Suites - Augusta
Build, design, code and view Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the classroom using mobile and digital resources.
Presenter(s): Vicki Mikow, Teacher, Fox C-6 School District
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P07 - Design School for Educators
Room: Jr. D
Explore best practices and design a process using digital tools and resources for incorporating design into your instruction
Presenter(s): Sadie Lewis, Instructional Innovation Specialist, Mehlville School District
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P08 - Digital Portfolios + Google Sites = Visible Student Learning
Room: D2
Collaborate and create different types of digital portfolios using Google Sites and other student friendly applications, giving voice beyond the classroom
Handouts: https://goo.gl/xoyNxS
Presenter(s): Linda Dougherty, Teacher Librarian & Educational Technology Instructor
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P09 - Enhancing Instruction and Learning for SPED and ELL Students
Room: 101
Learn three steps for effectively differentiating lessons for ALL students. Then explore and practice with three different digital tools to create tech-rich, differentiated lessons you can use next week.
Handouts: https://goo.gl/Mt9aTp
Presenter(s): Debra Cole, MELL Instructional Specialist, St. Louis, RPDC, EducationPlus
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P10 - Enlighten, Engage & Collaborate with STEAM Partners
Room: 102
Learn to encourage industry based partnerships and mastery learning that embraces tech tools, so students are able to achieve graduation, and prepare for future ready endeavors
Handouts: https://drive.google.com/open?id=17mzqi31yv77JpCDoyG2iTxv9FhfASmOLEltiWUjkR2M
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BmK7dTspBQME3RJ8-hnsdnRIK9Fz8pcc/view?usp=sharing
Presenter(s): Miranda Ming, Assistant Principal, Jennings School District; Remy Bryant, Instructional Coach/Biology Teacher, Jennings School District; Rhonda Key, Principal, Jennings School District
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P11 - Google: Mission Control for your Life
Room: Embassy Suites - Windsor I
Discover how to bring order to the education chaos with amazing Google tools from Drive to Gmail to Calendar to Keep and so much more!
Presenter(s): Greg Lawrence, Director of Technology, Wentzville School District
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P12 - Mobile Photowalk: Bring Images into the Classroom
Room: Jr. A
Examine mobile apps for photo editing while improving your photography skills. Learn how to create & annotate images using digital tools.
Presenter(s): Bill Bass, Innovation Coordinator, Parkway School District; Amy Johnson, Digital Learning Specialist, Parkway School District
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P13 - Robots: They Do What You Tell Them
Room: D3
Explore STEM activities using robots, coding, robotic arms, UAVS, ROVS and more to engage students.
Presenter(s): Kathy Foy, Teacher, Principia; Ralph Olliges, Professor of Education Technology, Webster University
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P14 - When Will I Ever Use This: Real World Math
Room: 103
Make references to skills students need, address questions students have, incorporate real-world math skills with cross-curricular content.
Presenter(s): Kelly Skubic, Teacher, Visitation Academy
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P15 - 3D Modeling & Printing For All: It's Not Rocket Science
Room: 102
Make printable 3D models and enhance learning activities. Discover how to find and slice 3D models, and the pros & cons of 3D printers in the classroom.
Presenter(s): Julia Griffey, Associate Professor of Interactive Digital Media, Webster University
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P16 - Artists Can Inspire STEM Too
Room: 103
In this multi-age adaptable workshop we will have hands-on STEM & Art lessons based on Alexander Calder’s Mobiles and Stabiles for the educator to take back to the classroom. You will also experience roundtable discussions about artists that have a strong STEM connection, and learn how project based STEM content is found in an artist’s portfolio.
Presenter(s): Jennifer Martin, STEMakerSpace Coordinator, Independent Schools of St. Louis; Ashley Carr, Artist and Educator, Independent Schools of St. Louis
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P17 - Best Practices with Google Classroom
Room: Jr. C
Learn best practices in Google Classroom & Apps for student success. Simplify classwork & manage student work in one location. All teachers who use the Google Suite are welcome!
Presenter(s): Jonathon Lee, Instructional Specialist, St. Louis, RPDC, EducationPlus
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P18 - Breakout from the Zombies: MS PBL Adventures
Room: Jr. B
Gain experience in project based learning while participating in an integrated breakout & making your own game. Design a new civilization using Civics Principles.
Presenter(s): Carly Ewing, Teacher, Holden R3 School District; Sarah Abel, Teacher, Holden R3 School District
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P19 - Coding is Elementary: Engaging Students Through Computer Science
Room: D3
Learn strategies and resources to teach coding to K-5 students using programs that are both plugged in (low-tech & high tech) as well as unplugged (no-tech).
Presenter(s): Debbie Fucoloro, Technology Coordinator, Archdiocese of St. Louis; Christine Ruder, Teacher, Rolla Public Schools
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P20 - Digital Citizenship: Moving Beyond Personal Responsibility
Room: D2
Discover that digital citizenship is more than a personal responsibility. Take your lessons to the next level & empower Ss as members of digital communities.
Presenter(s): (Featured Speaker) Dr. Kristen Mattson, Library Media Center Director, Indian Prairie School District 204
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P21 - EdTech Tools for Formative Assessment
Room: 105
Identify, explore and create formative assessments using technology tools for classroom and walk-through data collection.
Presenter(s): Heather DeLaurent, Library Media Specialist, Camdenton R-III School District
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P22 - Google Certified Olympics- Go for the Gold
Room: Jr. A
Develop resources for technology integration by preparing for the Google Certified Educator Level 1 & Level 2 Exam. Test your skills in multi-tool challenges, increasing your knowledge and confidence.
Presenter(s): Nick Cusumano, Director of Instructional Technology, Fort Zumwalt School District; Stephanie Filardo, Teacher, St. John Vianney High School
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P23 - Make Science Come to Life with WeDo 2.0
Room: 104
Experience how science can come to life through hands-on, real-world projects. LEGO Education's WeDo 2.0 is a curriculum-relevant resource that builds confidence to ask questions, define problems, and design solutions.
Presenter(s): James Albertone, Education Consultant, LEGO Education
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P24 - Reaching ALL Students with Mastery Learning
Room: 101
Identify basic strategies to embed mastery learning & create your own self-paced mastery grid for your classroom today
Presenter(s): Chad Ostrowski, Founder / Consultant, Progressive Mastery Learning
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P25 - Shining a Spotlight on our Schools
Room: Jr. D
Develop resources for technology integration by preparingLearn how school districts are leveraging social media to promote school activities. Create a communications plan, and explore ideas for improving school & community relations by increasing transparency.
Presenter(s): (Featured Speaker) Steve Dembo, CEO, Teach42
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P26 - The Lesser Known World of Google
Room: Embassy Suites - Windsor II
Explore Google Tools that you may not utilize or simply do not know exist! Be prepared to dig into Google Drawing, Google My Maps, Keep, Photos, and more. You'll enter into the realm of the "Add-ons" toward the end of the day!
Presenter(s): Mike McCann, School Improvement Consultant, St. Louis, RPDC, EducationPlus
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P27 - Unleash Your Creativity Genius
Room: Embassy Suites - Windsor I
Experience the making of a movie. From filming, to editing, to creating an epic soundtrack....and all from an iPad/Chromebook.
Presenter(s): Greg Lawrence, Director of Technology, Wentzville School District