Don’t forget about ELA when thinking about STEAM! ELA and STEAM fit together nicely by design so learn how to get to that sweet spot of Common Core and NGSS! This session will be a simulation of an inquiry lesson integrating ELA into STEAM. Be prepared to get hands-on as we explore these concepts as adult learners. Then we'll break down the strategies into manageable classroom pieces you can use right away.
Educational Technology Specialist, Escondido Union School District
Krystle Miller is passionate about all things teaching, learning, and edtech. She works as an Educational Technology Specialist focusing on implementing the Common Core State Standards, STEM, and integrating technology for her district. Most recently, she worked as a Technology Integration... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Mobile photography provides an opportunity to be artistic, analytical, share experiences, and incorporate the real world into personal learning. An image can be the springboard for expressing ideas and enhancing understanding through digital media and critical thinking skills. Students can use it to express themselves, demonstrate learning, and be creative. Plus, the story of your classroom, school, or district can be communicated in an engaging and effective manner through images. Of course one of the most important perks of mobile photography is it’s just plain FUN!
In this session, we will share basic photo composition strategies, go on a photowalk, explore a few apps for editing, and discuss classroom applications.
Please bring a mobile device - phone or tablet - that takes pictures to this session as well as a Mac, PC or Chromebook.
Director of Learning and Innovation, Grossmont UHSD
Dan McDowell is the Director of Learning and Innovation in the Grossmont Union High School District. His current district projects include, but aren’t limited to, creating a vision for high quality instruction, organizing professional learning for teachers and administrators, and... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
See how programming (a.k.a., coding) can help students address the Common Core Standards for all grade levels and subject areas. In addition to seeing the plethora of tools and resources for student coding, you will be provided with many examples and ideas for student projects that can applied in all (Yes, ALL!), grades and subject areas.
See examples of how programming can be beneficial to vital, transferrable skills such as problem-solving, close reading, computational thinking, collaboration and problem solving.
Instructional Technology Outreach Coordinator, Los Angeles County Office of Education
Scott has worked in K-12 education for 30 years and in higher education for 20 years. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Scott currently works as an Instructional Technology Outreach Coordinator at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Scott also... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
There's more to math, than just algorithms. The CCSS has brought to back light the need for students to also have conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts and the practical, real-world application of these concepts. Google Earth provides ways to do this in an engaging, creative way.
Coordinator, Teacher Effectiveness, San Diego County Office of Education
All students deserve to experience a successful educational career, but due to one or more factors are not getting the opportunities and supports they need to achieve and thrive. These factors can include gender, race, socio-economic status, parental involvement, geographic location... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Learn how students can use blogs, social bookmarking/content curation, images, video, and writing to facilitate their own learning and investigation and share it with a global audience in an authentic manner!
Educator & Consultant, San Diego County Office of Education
Jeff has been an educator for over 25 years. He has served as a classroom teacher, an instructional technology coach, an adjunct professor of education, a Google in Education Trainer and Innovator, an Adobe Creative Educator Leader, and a ViewSonic Authorized Trainer. During this... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Sketchnoting is a visual way to summarize what you are reading or listening to. It is a creative way to demonstrate what you have learned. This is a great way to integrate the arts into science, social studies, and math. In this session you will learn how to take sketchnotes on your iOS device using sketching apps like Paper53. In addition, you will learn how to app smash your sketchnotes with ThingLink and Explain Everything. This will not only inspire creativity, but integrate common core reading standards.
Instructional Coach, Escondido Union School District
Jo-Ann is an Instructional Coach at a new innovative school called Quantum Academy at the Nicolaysen Center. Jo-Ann was tasked with the incredible job of researching and designing Quantum Academy. Quantum Academy promotes the development of creative confidence in all students and... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Implementing the new Math standards is more than just teaching content. The Standards for Mathematical Practice guide teachers to not only focus on what to teach but how students learn mathematics. Explore tools and resources that enhance the implementation of these practices in your educational setting. Walk away with math or science lesson plans that use tools for collaboration, publication, and studnets centered learning in the area of mathematics or science.
At the core of Common Core is inquiry: students learn from their experiences rather than from a teacher. Science classes have been conducted this way for years; now online simulations bring inquiry-based activities within the reach of any class. We’ll learn about some of the most popular and useful simulations available, and about how to incorporate those into a robust inquiry-based unit for students. For Beginning tech users; addresses CCSS standards RST3, RST7, RST8, and RST9, among others.
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Students are tired of the same old science and math notebooks. To truly make STEAM come alive, this session will focus on integrating creativity in to a traditionally technical environment.
CCSS standards addressed: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST: Production and Distribution of Writing; Research to Build and Apply Knowledge
After teaching in a 1:1 program that received national attention, Laura moved on to become an Ed Tech Director for a K-8 Apple Distinguished district. Her pride is transforming a low-performing, non-tech school in to a PBL, technology integrated school that received two Classroom... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
STEAM is great, but what happens when the engineers can’t write about their inventions? How many opportunities are lost because a person with great technical skills can’t communicate with their colleagues about their ideas? Lets talk about how we add more technical writing to our classrooms. Lets play with some tools that will help students write about their observations, discoveries, and the data their experiments generate. Common Core standards dramatically increase the amount of technical literacy happening in our classrooms. Come build the lessons that will get students practicing their STEAM skills and their writing skills too.
Jen Roberts is a National Board Certified high school English teacher, a Google Certified Innovator, and the co-author of Power Up: Making the Shift to 1:1 Teaching and Learning. Jen has been teaching with 1:1 laptops for her students since 2008. Her blog is Litandtech.com. She... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Don’t forget about ELA when thinking about STEAM! ELA and STEAM fit together nicely by design so learn how to get to that sweet spot of Common Core and NGSS! This session will be a simulation of an inquiry lesson integrating ELA into STEAM. Be prepared to get hands-on as we explore these concepts as adult learners. Then we'll break down the strategies into manageable classroom pieces you can use right away.
Educational Technology Specialist, Escondido Union School District
Krystle Miller is passionate about all things teaching, learning, and edtech. She works as an Educational Technology Specialist focusing on implementing the Common Core State Standards, STEM, and integrating technology for her district. Most recently, she worked as a Technology Integration... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Mobile photography provides an opportunity to be artistic, analytical, share experiences, and incorporate the real world into personal learning. An image can be the springboard for expressing ideas and enhancing understanding through digital media and critical thinking skills. Students can use it to express themselves, demonstrate learning, and be creative. Plus, the story of your classroom, school, or district can be communicated in an engaging and effective manner through images. Of course one of the most important perks of mobile photography is it’s just plain FUN!
In this session, we will share basic photo composition strategies, go on a photowalk, explore a few apps for editing, and discuss classroom applications.
Please bring a mobile device - phone or tablet - that takes pictures to this session as well as a Mac, PC or Chromebook.
Director of Learning and Innovation, Grossmont UHSD
Dan McDowell is the Director of Learning and Innovation in the Grossmont Union High School District. His current district projects include, but aren’t limited to, creating a vision for high quality instruction, organizing professional learning for teachers and administrators, and... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
See how programming (a.k.a., coding) can help students address the Common Core Standards for all grade levels and subject areas. In addition to seeing the plethora of tools and resources for student coding, you will be provided with many examples and ideas for student projects that can applied in all (Yes, ALL!), grades and subject areas.
See examples of how programming can be beneficial to vital, transferrable skills such as problem-solving, close reading, computational thinking, collaboration and problem solving.
Instructional Technology Outreach Coordinator, Los Angeles County Office of Education
Scott has worked in K-12 education for 30 years and in higher education for 20 years. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Scott currently works as an Instructional Technology Outreach Coordinator at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Scott also... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
There's more to math, than just algorithms. The CCSS has brought to back light the need for students to also have conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts and the practical, real-world application of these concepts. Google Earth provides ways to do this in an engaging, creative way.
Coordinator, Teacher Effectiveness, San Diego County Office of Education
All students deserve to experience a successful educational career, but due to one or more factors are not getting the opportunities and supports they need to achieve and thrive. These factors can include gender, race, socio-economic status, parental involvement, geographic location... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Learn how students can use blogs, social bookmarking/content curation, images, video, and writing to facilitate their own learning and investigation and share it with a global audience in an authentic manner!
Educator & Consultant, San Diego County Office of Education
Jeff has been an educator for over 25 years. He has served as a classroom teacher, an instructional technology coach, an adjunct professor of education, a Google in Education Trainer and Innovator, an Adobe Creative Educator Leader, and a ViewSonic Authorized Trainer. During this... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Sketchnoting is a visual way to summarize what you are reading or listening to. It is a creative way to demonstrate what you have learned. This is a great way to integrate the arts into science, social studies, and math. In this session you will learn how to take sketchnotes on your iOS device using sketching apps like Paper53. In addition, you will learn how to app smash your sketchnotes with ThingLink and Explain Everything. This will not only inspire creativity, but integrate common core reading standards.
Instructional Coach, Escondido Union School District
Jo-Ann is an Instructional Coach at a new innovative school called Quantum Academy at the Nicolaysen Center. Jo-Ann was tasked with the incredible job of researching and designing Quantum Academy. Quantum Academy promotes the development of creative confidence in all students and... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Implementing the new Math standards is more than just teaching content. The Standards for Mathematical Practice guide teachers to not only focus on what to teach but how students learn mathematics. Explore tools and resources that enhance the implementation of these practices in your educational setting. Walk away with math or science lesson plans that use tools for collaboration, publication, and studnets centered learning in the area of mathematics or science.
At the core of Common Core is inquiry: students learn from their experiences rather than from a teacher. Science classes have been conducted this way for years; now online simulations bring inquiry-based activities within the reach of any class. We’ll learn about some of the most popular and useful simulations available, and about how to incorporate those into a robust inquiry-based unit for students. For Beginning tech users; addresses CCSS standards RST3, RST7, RST8, and RST9, among others.
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Students are tired of the same old science and math notebooks. To truly make STEAM come alive, this session will focus on integrating creativity in to a traditionally technical environment.
CCSS standards addressed: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST: Production and Distribution of Writing; Research to Build and Apply Knowledge
After teaching in a 1:1 program that received national attention, Laura moved on to become an Ed Tech Director for a K-8 Apple Distinguished district. Her pride is transforming a low-performing, non-tech school in to a PBL, technology integrated school that received two Classroom... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
STEAM is great, but what happens when the engineers can’t write about their inventions? How many opportunities are lost because a person with great technical skills can’t communicate with their colleagues about their ideas? Lets talk about how we add more technical writing to our classrooms. Lets play with some tools that will help students write about their observations, discoveries, and the data their experiments generate. Common Core standards dramatically increase the amount of technical literacy happening in our classrooms. Come build the lessons that will get students practicing their STEAM skills and their writing skills too.
Jen Roberts is a National Board Certified high school English teacher, a Google Certified Innovator, and the co-author of Power Up: Making the Shift to 1:1 Teaching and Learning. Jen has been teaching with 1:1 laptops for her students since 2008. Her blog is Litandtech.com. She... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Muirlands Middle School1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
