Future Ready: A Technovation Institute: Full Schedule

9:15am MDT

Intro to Google Classroom

Google Classroom is a great way for you to push information, assignments, links, and videos to your students, and it's a way for them to turn in or complete digital work. It's a simple app that you and your students can access on any computer or mobile device. You will walk away from this intro session with your own classroom, knowing how to add your students to your classroom, and add assignments.

Facilitator/Speaker

Doug Hinkle

5th Grade Teacher, The daVinci Academy

Doug has taught 5th grade in D20 for the past 24 years. He was one of the first elementary educators in the nation to use the flipped classroom idea, starting with math. In doing this he was able to completely individualize and differentiate for students of all abilities and... Read More →

David Nelson

Digital Learning Coach, Explorer Elementary School

Dave is the Digital Learning Coach at Explorer Elementary. Passionate about digital learning, along with his teammate, teacher-librarian Darlene Burkhart, he seeks to integrate technology with the goals of personalizing educational experiences and transforming learning. Dave formerly... Read More →

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:15am - 11:15am MDT
Room 505

Hands-On Workshop

Level Beginner, Intermediate
ISTE Standards Creative Communicator, Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments, Digital Citizen, Digital-Age Learning Culture, Global Collaborator, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning, Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Student Level PK-12
Track Google
Tags LMS

12:45pm MDT

EdPuzzle - Formative assessments using video

You will learn how to link your EdPuzzle and Google Classroom accounts to create formative assessments based on videos from TedTalks, Youtube, Vimeo, Khan Academy and more! EdPuzzle is an exciting new way to gauge student progress while engaging them in a fun new way to learn. Students get immediate feedback on their abilities and are 100% engaged. By the end of this workshop you will make your own EdPuzzle ready to assign. Be sure to bring your own headphones with a microphone to get the most out of this session.

Facilitator/Speaker

Anita Gandhi

French Teacher, Mountain Ridge MS

I am a world language teacher and have developed numerous ways to engage students through technology. Through the use of technology, I have broken down the 4 walls of my classroom to bring the language to life, and provided students with personalized, individualized and differentiated... Read More →

Wednesday June 7, 2017 12:45pm - 2:40pm MDT
Room 510

Hands-On Workshop

Level Intermediate
ISTE Standards Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments, Empowered Learner, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, Global Collaborator, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Student Level 6-12
Track Assessment, Google, Secondary
Tags Feedback, Formative Assessment

12:45pm MDT

Google Templates

This session will allow you to realize the potential of using Google Tools in your classroom. Since becoming a Google Innovator in 2009, I have fully embraced many of the tools to maximize learning and engagement in my classroom. When you come to this session, I will show you some interactive options with Google Drawings. You will be able to explore and have some ready-made lessons or lessons you can customize for your students. You will be able to get Docs, Drawings, and Presentations by attending this session. Many of the takeaways will benefit language arts, science and social studies. My site: https://sites.google.com/site/kidsnetsofttemplates/home

Facilitator/Speaker

Chris Clementi

Computer Design Teacher, Mountain Ridge Middle School

I have been teaching Computer Design at Mountain Ridge Middle School in Academy District 20 since 2003. During that time, I have had four of my lessons published in the EdTech Magazine: Internet Hoaxes, Multimedia Projects, Global Warming and Online Culture. I am the author of “Great... Read More →

Wednesday June 7, 2017 12:45pm - 2:40pm MDT
Room 505

Hands-On Workshop

Level Beginner, Intermediate
ISTE Standards Creative Communicator, Digital-Age Learning Culture, Empowered Learner, Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Student Level 3-5, 6-12, University/Professional Development
Track Google
Tags Google Docs, Google Drawings, Google Presentations, Google Sites

3:00pm MDT

Oh, the Places You Will Go with Google Maps and StreetView

Have you ever been to Paris? Machu Picchu? How about Stonehenge? Would you love to explore the Tardis? Or Diagonon Alley? Safely “swim” with sharks? Come play and experience the magic of Google Maps, Street View and try out Google Cardboard. These tools offer an immersive experience that allow students and teachers alike to travel and see the world! Discussion will follow to share ideas for how to use these tools for learning.

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Facilitator/Speaker

Nancy White

21st Century Learning & Innovation Specialist, Academy District 20

Nancy White is the 21st Century Learning & Innovation Specialist for Academy School District 20 previously serving as the Information Literacy Specialist/Library Coordinator and working in middle school and elementary school libraries and classrooms in Colorado and Germany. Nancy... Read More →

Wednesday June 7, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Room 505

Hands-On Workshop

Level Beginner, Intermediate
ISTE Standards Computational Thinker, Digital-Age Learning Culture, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, Global Collaborator, Innovative Designer
Student Level PK-12
Track Google
Tags 1:1, Critical Thinking, Geography, Tech Tool Box, Virtual Reality

9:15am MDT

Google Classroom and Google Drive - taking them to the next level

We will explore how to organize your Google Drive and how to share a variety of learning opportunities with students. Google Drive is not just a cloud! Learn how to create assignments that have a specific turn in, share with all students, schedule work for a later date and assign to multiple classes with one click. In Google Classroom build activities beyond simple worksheets which include visual prompts, templates for games and daily practice.

Facilitator/Speaker

Anita Gandhi

French Teacher, Mountain Ridge MS

Tana Tornquist

Teacher, Academy International ES, Academy 20

Thursday June 8, 2017 9:15am - 11:15am MDT
Room 505

Hands-On Workshop

Level Intermediate
ISTE Standards Creative Communicator, Digital-Age Learning Culture, Empowered Learner, Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Student Level 6-12
Track Google, Secondary
Tags LMS, Work Flow

1:45pm MDT

Make Learning Visible with Digital Portfolios

Looking for a way to make student learning visible? You're in luck! Pam and Rachel are going to break down how to use Google Sites for Digital Portfolios. From littles to bigs, we have a plan for all kiddos to harness the power of the Google.

Facilitator/Speaker

Pam Lewis

21st Century Learning & Innovation Specialist, Falcon District 49

Pamela Lewis is the 21st Century Learning & Innovation Specialist in School District 49. She's been in the district since 2005, which is where she started her teaching career in 4th grade. She taught 4th and then 5th grades at Ridgeview Elementary School until she left the classroom... Read More →

Rachel Miller

Educational Technology Instructor, Fountain-Fort Carson SD 8

Rachel taught elementary students both in a traditional classroom and in technology for six years. She has worked as a technology professional development coordinator for the past two years. Her focus is on helping teachers find and learn tools to enhance and transform student le... Read More →

Thursday June 8, 2017 1:45pm - 2:40pm MDT
Room 510

Hands-On Workshop

Level Beginner, Intermediate
ISTE Standards Creative Communicator, Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments, Digital Citizen, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, Innovative Designer, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning, Promote and Model Digital Citizenship
Student Level PK-12
Track Assessment, Google
Tags ePortfolios, Google Sites

1:45pm MDT

The Power of Google Chrome

Come learn about the great tools that students and teachers can add to their Chrome Browser and Google Apps. These tools increase functionality of the standard apps of Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets, and Forms as well as websites. They also allow staff and students to access and use many great Web tools without having to create separate accounts – users log in with their district Google Account. Some tools we will share include:Doc Tools, Screen Capture, Kaizena, , CleanPrint, Clearly, PicMonkey, Pear Deck, Blendspace, EdPuzzle, Newsela, , Flubaroo, Autocrat, Choice Eliminator, GMath, GFormit, and more!

Facilitator/Speaker

Trudy Griebenow

Teacher-Librarian and Digital Learning Coach, Eagleview Middle School

Trudy Griebenow, a 27-year veteran in secondary education in Idaho, Maryland, and Colorado, is the Teacher-Librarian and Digital Learning Coach at Eagleview Middle School. After teaching English, Language Arts, and Journalism for a dozen years, she completed her Masters in School... Read More →

Chrome Tools gslides

Thursday June 8, 2017 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Room 505

Hands-On Workshop

Level Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
ISTE Standards Creative Communicator, Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Student Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Track Google
Tags 1:1, Tech Tool Box