Great Lakes Bay Tech Camp 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018 Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center
All Tech Integration - All Day "Camp Out" at the GLB Tech Camp 2018
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Welcome and Agenda
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Conference Registration
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Parking Information
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Keynote Presenter Information
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Featured Presenter Information
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Session A Breakouts
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Lunch and Networking
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Session B Breakouts
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Recognition and Thanks
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Table of Contents
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Conference Agenda
Welcome to GLB Tech Camp 2018!
Time
Event
8:00-8:30
Registration
8:30-9:45
Keynote Session
10:00-11:15
11:15-11:45
12:00-1:15
1:15-1:30
Afternoon Break
1:30-2:45
Closing Keynote
2:45-3:00
Conference Closing
Conference Objective Welcome to the GLB Tech Camp 2018. The goal of the GLB Tech Camp 2018 is to create an opportunity for sharing tech integration strategies and ideas that participants can take back and begin using immediately. This conference brings together the best local, state and national presenters in one location for a one-day mini-conference that is totally tech! Our region is full of tremendously talented educators. Many of these educators have given of their time and talents to present sessions for their colleagues at our conference. On behalf of the GLB Instructional Team, we want to thank you for your participation. Have a great conference!
Complete Conference Agenda
BAISD Website
SISD Website
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Conference Registration Click on the link below to get to the SCHED.org registration page which is the official conference App. Registration will be open from February 1 - March 30, 2018. Sign up for a free SCHED.org account if you do not already have one to create a custom schedule, network with other attendees, and take your event schedule on the go. Click “SIGN UP” to create an account using Facebook or your email. Once you have created your account or accessed your account, you will have the opportunity to register for conference sessions. Please be sure when registering to include all pertinent information in your SCHED account including name, district, building, email, etc. If you have problems registering for the conference, please contact the BAISD Instructional Services Staff who will be coordinating registration on behalf of our GLB Team via the email links below or by phone at (989) 667-3280. Cost The cost of the GLB Tech Camp 2018 will be $30 for registrants from the Great Lakes Bay consortium of districts. Registrants from outside the Great Lakes Bay are welcome to attend at a cost of $40. Participants may pay via purchase order, invoice, or by personal check on the day of the event. Selecting Sessions Please be sure to take a look at the conference booklet before registering for sessions. Here are a few key points to keep in mind before registering: Opening Keynote: We are thrilled to have Kevin Honeycutt to provide the opening keynote for all participants at GLB Tech Camp 2018. Kevin will kick off the conference with a positive message that we all need at the mid-way point of our year. Closing Keynote: After a great day of sessions, we will have a closing keynote from Michigan's own Brad Waid. Don't let the fact that he is not traveling very far to join us fool you, Brad is an awesome presenter who is an internationally known speaker. Local/State/National Presenters: GLB Tech Camp 2018 features presenters from around the region, around the state, and around the country. You will find great ideas all in one place and all in one day at GLB Tech Camp 2018! Take a look at the many sessions offered in Breakouts A & B. Keep in mind that our keynote presenters will both be presenting during the breakouts.
Diane Joles
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND PARKING INFORMATION
Erika Rupert
SCHED.org Conference Registration Link
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Conference Parking Map
Directions to Site
Conference Parking Please use the main entrance to the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center for parking at the conference. The rear parking area used for the Blooming Chefs Restaurant and the Lecture Hall will be reserved for our presenters. We greatly appreciate your cooperation. The map and link below will provide further details. Please feel free to let any of our conference team members know if you have any questions or require any assistance. Parking Guide Presenter Parking Only Conference Participant Parking
Keynote Speaker - Kevin Honeycutt
Kevin Honeycutt is a technology integrationist and a staff developer from Central Kansas. He spent 13 years teaching K-12 art and now travels the country and the world sharing ideas with educators. His website kevinhoneycutt.org is a valued treasure house of resources for educators. Kevin grew up in poverty and attended school in many cities across the United States. As he witnessed education around the country he collected powerful experiences that still influence his conversations and his work with educators. He spent 13 years teaching art K-12 in public school and for 17 years spent summers leading creative adventure camps for kids of all ages. In 1991 he received the Making IT Happen Award which is an internationally recognized awards program for educators and leaders in the field of educational technology integration in K-12 schools. The program identifies and rewards educational technology leaders around the world for their commitment and innovation. In 2011 he became an Apple distinguished educator and he continues to train students and teachers in the use of Apple’s powerful learning tools. In his life he’s gone from being an at-risk kid doing stints in foster care to traveling the globe talking to audiences of educators, business people and kids. Kevin Honeycutt's GLB Tech Camp 2018 Conference Schedule
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Session
Topic
Description
Room
Keynote
Challenges & Opportunities for Today’s Learning Mind
In this keynote, Kevin delves into the multi-tasking, quick researching, opportunity seeking mind and seeks to help participants imagine ways we can empower students to become skillful in using the tools of today to become better learners, headed toward brighter futures.
Lecture Hall
Breakout Session A
Mentoring Digital Kids
In this session, Kevin will use his experience building and maintaining the ArtSnacks network. Kevin talks about the ways we can mentor kids in virtual places and show inspiring examples of kid’s behaviors online.
Breakout Session B
Connecting to the Edu-verse/Self-directed Staff Development
In this session, Kevin explores several online learning communities that teachers can use to begin what he calls self-directed staff development. We’ll join a few of these communities and begin building networks that will serve participants, long after our day is over.
Kevin's Website
YouTube Channel
Best Keynote Site
@Techbradwaid
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Brad Waid - Featured Tech Presenter
Brad Waid's GLB Tech Camp 2018 Conference Schedule
From Shakespeare to Star Wars – Coding and Storytelling Tools
During this session, we dive into the latest in student-centered coding and storytelling creation tools that help students with their creativity and help students find their voice! This session will focus on bringing this incredible form of communication into the digital age. We look at the best coding tools and storytelling platforms that allow students to show their understanding and the importance and engagement of coding.
Room 106/107
Augmented Reality: Engaging a Minecraft Generation
Why will kids sit for hours immersed in a Minecraft world, but have trouble staying engaged during class?Transform student learning using Augmented Reality.Find out how to use it to engage students, re-ignite teachers and change the culture of a building or a classroom. This session will focus on the latest in Augmented Reality and how to implement this technology into the classroom to engage students and transform learning.See incredible demos and the latest in augmented reality apps. Find out what everyone is talking about!
A look at the 21st Century Learner – Culture, Tech, Social Media, Digital Citizenship and more
Join international presenter Brad Waid for an exciting look at the 21st Century Learner – Culture, Tech, Social Media, Digital Citizenship and more in this closing presentation.
Brad is an International speaker, influencer and educator with over 15 years of classroom and industry experience. He is an industry leader in Educational Technology, 21st Century Learning, Culture and Innovation, Augmented Reality & Emerging Technologies. He is a consultant to industry, education and government. Brad is called on by industry to assist in marketing and telling the story of a product or a company, he assists school districts and educational conferences in applying technology into education, and he works with government agencies to improve education for all students. He is one of the Co-Founders of AR Detroit, a Co-Founder of Two Guys and Some iPads blog, he is the Co-Host of the wildly popular “Two Guys Show”, a consultant to start-ups from Silicon Valley to New York, he works with government agencies and he has been honored by the National School Board Association as one of the “Twenty to Watch” in Educational Technology, a program that identifies emerging education technology leaders who have the potential to impact the field for the next 20 years. Brad’s knowledge of educational technology, his ability to assist industry and government and his passion to inspire educational change, makes him a highly sought after speaker and influencer who makes an impact where ever he goes.
Session A Breakouts 10:00-11:15
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Session 101: Mentoring Digital Kids Presenter: Kevin Honeycutt, Author, Speaker, Technology Integration Specialist, ESSDACK Description: In this session, Kevin will use his experience building and maintaining the ArtSnacks network. I talk about the ways we can mentor kids in virtual places and show inspiring examples of kid’s behaviors online. Audience: All Audiences Session 102: From Shakespeare to Star Wars – Coding and Storytelling Tools Presenter: Brad Waid, Educator, Technology Integration Specialist, Blogger, Speaker, Podcaster Description: During this session, we dive into the latest in student-centered coding and storytelling creation tools that help students with their creativity and help students find their voice! This session will focus on bringing this incredible form of communication into the digital age. We look at the best coding tools and storytelling platforms that allow students to show their understanding and the importance and engagement of coding. Audience: All Audiences Session 103: Creating Your Own Professional Website Presenter: Jodi Decuf, STEAM Teacher, MacGregor Elementary School, Bay City Public Schools Description: Participants will learn about the site builder Weebly and begin to design their own website. Audience: All Audiences Session 104: Cardboard Challenge Presenter: Mark Lyons REMC 6 Director/BAISD Curriculum Coach Description: The Cardboard Challenge provides a way to teach a wide variety of skills and subjects. Through the Cardboard Challenge, children have learned math, engineering and other STEM related concepts, writing, design thinking, creative problem solving, sustainability, social entrepreneurship and more. The Challenge is a great way to get kids excited about learning. Audience: All Audiences Session 105: Appapalooza - Apps & Programs for the Classroom Presenter: Robert LaRocque, Teacher, John Glenn High School, Bangor Township Schools Description: This session will focus on apps and programs that can be used in the classroom to enhance instruction and classroom management. Audience: All Audiences Session 106: APPS'olutely Engaging Ways to Integrate Technology into Elementary Reader's and Writer's Workshop Presenters: Heather Phelps and Rebecca Young, Early Literacy Coaches, Saginaw ISD Description: We will explore apps and digital resources that can enhance learning, motivation and engagement in elementary reader's and writer's workshop. Audience: Pre K, K-5 Session 107: Build-a-Form Presenter: John Sowash, Technology Integration Specialist, Sowash Ventures, LLC Description: Google Forms is the entry point into a ocean of opportunity! In this session Google Forms expert John Sowash will create Google forms by request from YOU! Along the way you'll learn how to create an attractive looking form, use data validation to collect "clean" data, and explore add-ons that can help create powerful automated systems. Audience: All Audiences
Michigan Virtual Site
Lunch Procedures Lunches will be available in the Commons at the Career Center via several different serving lines. Once staff members have picked up lunch, seating will be available in the Commons and other locations in the building. The conference schedule allows for 30 minutes for lunch as well as a 15 minute passing time before the afternoon breakout session begins. Lunch Menu Lunch options at the GLB Tech Camp 2018 will consist of a choice of several delicious catered box lunches. We will have several sandwich choices. Participants with dietary restrictions or special requests should contact the BAISD Instructional Services Department via email at jolesd@baisd.net or ruperte@baisd.net or via phone at (989) 667-3280. Conference Sponsors The Great Lakes Bay Instructional Team and all of those involved in GLB Tech Camp 2018 would like to thank Michigan Virtual for their their generous support of our Tech Camp as a lunch sponsor and conference presenter. We would also like to thank Eidex for their generous support as a prize sponsor. Links are included below to take a look at all of the resources that these organizations have to offer. Again, we are very grateful for their support of our conference. Thank you! Networking and Social Media In addition to the great sessions offered at the GLB Tech Camp 2018, don't forget to take advantage of the opportunity to network with colleagues at the conference at our sessions, at lunch, using our SCHED conference app, or on social media using the conference hashtag. Let's Tweet out often and continue to build our professional learning network before, during, and long after the conference.
LUNCH ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION 11:15-12:00
Eidex Insights
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Session B Breakouts 12:00-1:15
Session 201: Connecting to the Edu-verse/Self-directed Staff Development Presenter: Kevin Honeycutt, Author, Speaker, Technology Integration Specialist, ESSDACK Description: In this session, Kevin explores several online learning communities that teachers can use to begin what he calls self-directed staff development. We’ll join a few of these communities and begin building networks that will serve participants, long after our day is over. Audience: All Audiences Session 202: Augmented Reality: Engaging a Minecraft Generation Presenter: Brad Waid, Educator, Technology Integration Specialist, Blogger, Speaker, Podcaster Description: Why will kids sit for hours immersed in a Minecraft world, but have trouble staying engaged during class?Transform student learning using Augmented Reality.Find out how to use it to engage students, re-ignite teachers and change the culture of a building or a classroom. This session will focus on the latest in Augmented Reality and how to implement this technology into the classroom to engage students and transform learning.See incredible demos and the latest in augmented reality apps. Find out what everyone is talking about! Audience: All Audiences Session 203: YouTube in Education Presenter: Jodi Decuf, STEAM Teacher, MacGregor Elementary School, Bay City Public Schools Description: Participants will explore YouTube and learn how to incorporate it into their instruction. Audience: All Audiences Session 204: Dreaming of Technology Presenter: Mark Lyons Curriculum Coach/REMC 6 Director Description: In the session, Mark Lyons, a former special education classroom teacher and tech guru, will help individuals explore new technologies that can be useful in special education. Certain apps, devices and programs can make a significant difference in working towards independence, employment and social interaction. Staying current in the tech world can be difficult and confusing. With that said, the session will focus on a variety of items and programs that are currently on the market. Plus we will cover future technologies that are on the horizon. Audience: Pre K, K-5, 6-8, 6-12, 9-12, Administrators, Special Education, Support Staff Session 205: Web 2.0 What’s new, useful, or just darn cool Presenter: Matt Alman, Teacher, Bay City Central High School, Bay City Public Schools Description: Looking for a way to manage student behavior? Are you interested in creating meaningful dialogue with parents and students outside the school day? Are you curious about ways to “flip” your classroom? We have Web 2.0 tools to help you out. In this session, we will investigate a variety of new, interactive, Internet-based technologies that enhance education and engage learners. From managing your students, to the Internet of things, this session has you covered. Audience: All Audiences Session 206: Interactive Assessments That are Fun Presenter: Janice Kato, Tech Integrator, Saginaw ISD Description: Is your teaching driven by data? Are you a 1:1 district with technology or have access to technology in your classroom? If so, this session will introduce you to the world of online interactive assessments. In this session you will dig into Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Quizlet Live. These different platforms will take your summative or formative assessment to the next level of student engagement. Audience: All Audiences Session 207: 5 Strategies for Getting more out of Google Classroom Presenter: John Sowash, Technology Integration Specialist, Sowash Ventures, LLC Description: Google Classroom isn’t just a place to post homework; it can help improve your ability to connect with your students, respond to their needs, and challenge them with personalized assignments. This session will discuss how to use your about page more effectively, incorporate emoji into your posts, teach with screencasts, organize with topics, and use the scheduling feature in creative ways. If you are using Google Classroom, this session will help you squeeze even more value out of this helpful tool. Audience: All Audiences Session 208: Getting "Techy" With It! Presenter: Beth Gehoski, Business & Technology Teacher, Western High School, Bay City Public Schools Description: An overview of tech tools, resources, and tips for educators of all content and grade levels. Audience: K-5, 6-8, 6-12, 9-12
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GLB Tech Camp 2018 Camp Store Prize Giveaway Be sure to enter your prize ticket in the drawing to win an awesome prize at the end of the day from the GLB Tech Camp 2018 official "Camp Store". Prizes will include a new Chromebook and other great gifts!! Tickets will be available in participant registration folders received at check-in.
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The Great Lakes Bay Instructional Team would like to thank the following individuals/groups whose support makes this event possible: The Great Lakes Bay ISD Superintendents Deborah Kadish, Bay-Arenac ISD Sheryl Presler, Clare-Gladwin RESA Dr. Jan Amsterburg, Gratiot-Isabella RESD John Searles, Midland County ESA Dr. Kathy Stewart, Saginaw ISD The Boards of Education from the five Great Lakes Bay ISDs The BAISD Career Center Administration and Staff for hosting GLB Tech Camp 2017 The BAISD Technology Department The BAISD Building Maintenance Department The SISD Technology Department Our awesome conference sponsors (Michigan Virtual, Eidex) Our fantastic local presenters Our local districts for their continued partnership and support!
Special Thanks to The Following...
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