NJECC’s 33rd Annual Technology Conference ~ January 8th, 2019 Keynote ~ Dr. Michelle Schmitz, Apple Distinguished Educator, Principal "Pioneering Change in Education" (Sponsored by Apple Education)
Dr. Schmitz is an elementary administrator who IS reimagining and rethinking education to meet the needs of today’s learner. Schmitz is the founding principal of EPiC Elementary where Every Person is Inspired to Create, a learning environment that is redesigning education based on three pillars: Empowering Creativity, Equipping Students, and Engaging Communities. Her mission is to challenge your thinking and provide real-world ideas that will push your students to be creative thinkers, collaborators, and innovative problem solvers.
Tuesday Presentations and Workshops Join us for more than 100 presentations featuring professionals teaching in K-12 schools and universities. This year we will feature strands for Library Media Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Math Teachers and English/Language Arts Teachers. We will offer hands-on sessions and BYOD sessions. All presentations and workshops are listed below. You are free to choose from any of the sessions when you register for Tuesday, January 8th, 2019. The detailed schedule will be available mid-December. If you choose to attend our post-conference workshops, taking place on January 9th and January 10th, you must register for the sessions individually.
Hands-On Post Conference Workshops are listed below by date and time. Please choose your post conference workshops when you register.
Cost: The fee for Tuesday is $110 for NJECC members and $125 for non-members. All individual workshops on the post conference days are $110 (member) and $125 (non-member) for each workshop. Google Certification Preparation Workshop Level 1on post conference days is $279.00 (member) and $299.00 (non-member).
Exhibition Area: Come visit our exhibition area to view displays and demonstrations from vendors featuring the latest in educational technology products and services.
Come visit our keynote, Dr. Schmitz, an Apple Distinguished Educator. "Pioneering Change in Education" Dr. Schmitz is an elementary administrator who IS reimagining and rethinking education to meet the needs of today’s learner. Schmitz is the founding principal of EPiC Elementary where Every Person is Inspired to Create, a learning environment that is redesigning education based on three pillars: Empowering Creativity, Equipping Students, and Engaging Communities. Her mission is to challenge your thinking and provide real-world ideas that will push your students to be creative thinkers, collaborators, and innovative problem solvers.
In this fast-paced session, attendees will learn how to navigate this easy-to-use website and corresponding mobile apps, view examples and hear classroom stories, and try out the Spark creation tools on their own devices! The classroom creativity activities featured in this session range from K-12 and include all subject areas.
Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum Consultant, author of EdTech Essentials (ASCD, 2021) and former New York City public school teacher. She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful technology integration. Monica’s... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2006Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Come explore K-5 STEAM implementation from the side-by-side viewpoint of an administrator and teacher. Building administration will learn the three-step process to create an environment that supports successful infusion. Teachers will explore curriculum methods and design approaches that can be used at different age levels.
Adobe Spark is a free Graphic Design tool that can be used by teachers and students to create high quality reports, posters, videos, presentations and more. Learn the basics of Adobe Spark and how you can use it to help your students with digital storytelling projects.
Learn how leveraging AR and VR can eliminate barriers and provide students with authentic learning experiences while fostering global awareness and building empathy. Come learn about the differences between AR and VR and tools/practices for incorporating these innovative technologies across multiple grade levels and content areas in meaningful ways. Specific tools, resources, and best practices will be shared from the perspective of a district that is currently employing AR and VR opportunities for students.
Director of Technology & Innovation, Morris Plains School District
Christine Lion-Bailey is the Director of Technology & Innovation for the Morris Plains School District in New Jersey where she provides school leaders & staff with support in the constant evolution of educational technology while sparking innovation and creativity. Christine has... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2046Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Come get hands-on with different assistive technology tools that are available for Chromebooks. These tools provide the least restrictive environment for all students in our classrooms. This workshop is appropriate for teachers of ALL subjects as well as those who teach SPECIAL EDUCATION.
Director of 21st Century Education, Somerville Public Schools
I am not just a teacher but a technology specialist, a curriculum writer, a trainer, a STEM teacher and organizer, and an assessment coordinator. Not only am I used to wearing many hats; I sincerely enjoy it; I thrive in an environment where no two work days are the same. Along with... Read More →
Discuss the process two technology teachers went through to convert their traditional computer labs into starter MakerSpaces. Dollar store purchases, grants, and administrative support to start the conversion, discuss current state of conversion, and the road ahead.
Fall in love with EdTech! Join us to learn how to amplify instruction, student voice and thinking with EdTech platforms. We will demonstrate how EdTech levels learning opportunities for all students, regardless of ability.
Stephanie Ross is a Reading Specialist at Kelly Elementary School in West Orange, New Jersey. Stephanie just began her 33nd year as an educator; she has 6 years experience teaching kindergarten and has worked for 26 years as a Reading Specialist. She has a love of children, reading... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2013Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
In this workshop teachers will be able to use Google Earth and mine-craft education edition to design a Roman Ancient house. Come and learn how to spark students' enthusiasm by developing math skills of spatial awareness, area, perimeter and volume besides creativity, problem solving and collaboration skills. Take your math and computer class to a new level!
Join us to learn how to utilize Seesaw to empower students and increase parent communication and involvement. This will be a hands-on session where you will be able to utilize Seesaw as a student and also have the time and assistance to set up your own class.
In this presentation, Google Sites will be discussed. Using examples from the high school art studio, I will share my experience with re-designing my instructional planning and delivery for a digital/interactive environment. The gamification of class instruction will be highlighted. Examples of student-developed on-line portfolios will be shared. Possibilities for restructuring lesson plans will be explored. This presentation will conclude with a class discussion about how the Google Sites format and structure can be applied into your professional practices. Presentation Link
“When I grow up, I will be an artist by day, magician by night,” I announced to my first grade classmates years ago. While these days I am not making rabbits appear from top hats, I have a knack for conjuring expressive characters from my sketchbook. The best part of the work... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 3052Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Go beyond playing Kahoot for fun in your classroom! Digital formative assessments provide real-time data that allow teachers to quickly assess where their students are in the learning process and drive instruction. Facilitate meaningful learning experiences in your classroom by exploring digital formative assessments and their capacity to motivate students and improve student attainment of curricular learning goals.
I assist teachers and other professional staff in planning and implementing the effective use of instructional technology and collaborative learning strategies across the curriculum. I love the challenge technology brings to think outside the box and create.
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 3009Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
This fast-paced workshop is a variety of hands-on, cooperative, AI activities with nuggets of info on the past, present, and future direction of artificial intelligence. We will also explore the darkside of AI, including the misuse of consumer data and ‘deepfakes’. Participants will leave with a concrete understanding of AI and resources for further exploration.
We’ll explore the benefits of creating a Center-Based Makerspace, its functionality, and how we can use different types of challenges (challenge cards, novel engineering, and curriculum-based challenges) to build an effective and manageable Makerspace. We’ll look at how to create challenges and see what it would look like in practice. This presentation is appropriate for general education as well as library media.
In collaboration with the NJASL and under the leadership of Elissa Malespina, FRS-NJ convened a task force of NJ educators and leaders to create indicators and resources based on the national #FutureReadyLibs Framework to support New Jersey's librarians' #FutureReady efforts. These resources will be available as of December 2018 in time for the annual NJASL and NJECC conferences. Join Elissa and Jeremy Reich, FRS-NJ's project coordinator, to learn how you can #GetInvolved and benefit from these resources and the surrounding #FutureReadyLibsNJ community!
Project Coordinator, Future Ready Schools, New Jersey
Jeremy Reich is a Project Coordinator in the College of Science and Liberal Arts (CSLA) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He holds a BA in History from Drew University and more recently an MAT in Social Studies from Rutgers University – Newark. Jeremy has coordinated... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 1040Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Many countries have individuals who reside in underprivileged, rural provinces where access to education is limited. As a result, common people are stepping up and performing the job of librarians in these provinces. These common people, also known as literacy heroes, are forming improbable libraries and are encouraging and increasing literacy in many disadvantaged and forgotten communities throughout the world.
Media Specialist/STEM Research Teacher, North Bergen Board of Education
Krista Welz is a Library Media Specialist and STEM Research Honors teacher in North Bergen High School, New Jersey. Being a lifelong resident of her town, she also worked for the town's public library for seven years as the Children’s Librarian. She is a Google for Education Certified... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2010Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Join Aimee Toth, Principal of Mountain View Middle School, and Mary Joy Falcone, Technology Coordinator from the Mendham Borough School District, on their journey to revitalize the middle school Media Center. Using Mountain View's recent Media Center project as a case study, participants will hear first-hand how the school transformed a dated room into a 21st Century collaborative workspace.
Principal, Mountain View Middle School, Mendham Borough School District
In her seventh year as the Principal of Mountain View Middle School, Aimee Toth's career in education spans almost two decades. From seventh grade Social Studies teacher to Assistant Principal, to her current position, Mrs. Toth is committed to working with middle-level learners... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2012Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Blender is a 3d open source software that encompasses modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation. Most of all Blender is a great model for visualizing the 3d space. It's a great way to spark interest in math for those that aspire to be animators/game developers.
Presenter for "Python the Holy Grail" a python programming tutorial for education and Dialogflow, which uses coding to create chat-bots. Presentation URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UnFE11GGweTfqwAPVNwCSRLKacy4K0TYdFt5M7f93nU/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2026Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
How can we change the landscape of our math classrooms in order to amplify student voice? Discover how partnering Flipgrid with thoughtful task selection is providing teachers and students opportunities to increase mathematical discourse by creating an online community for classmates to share their thoughts and ideas asynchronously via short selfie videos.
We will present on our full year cross curricular project funded by a contact from the VSA and The Rosemary Kennedy Initiative. The project includes instruction in the fine arts including drawing and painting, still and moving digital media including photographs and animations, and filmmaking using digital film and editing. Students draw and paint representative expressive pieces that will illustrate emotions and situations that relate to their disability. These will be either abstract or representative. Other students will take the inputs from these works to create animations from the artwork while others will conduct interviews and create "B-Roll" on camera to tell the story about the situations and emotions that are being expressed. Emotional control issues as well as sensory challenges with be the connecting themes. The program's primary goal is to give students on the autism spectrum the opportunity to explore aspects of their disability through the process of visual storytelling.
Curriculum theme-based iPad projects that have been successfully used with middle school students on the autism spectrum, to teach content as well as develop students' ability to utilize technology to creatively express themselves, will be presented. Ideas for creating new projects and adapting projects for all subjects and regular-ed classrooms will be discussed. This workshop is appropriate for general education as well as special education.
I would like to move Special Education Teachers, Transition Coordinators, and other related professionals from the notion that we need to be following around our students with paper-based collection methods in the form of data sheets and clipboards to accurately take data in the Community. Staff can utilize their Smartphones to access "on the spot" data collection methods via Google Forms and the Instructor will analyze all results. Attendees will also learn how to utilize "Google My Maps" to collect basic recall CBI data from their students based on the location of the CBI Trip, purpose of assigned CBI Trip, and items purchased. Presentation Link
This presentation demonstrates how to integrate coding into daily lessons in center work in elementary literacy blocks. I will provide and overview/directions for 15 minutes in the beginning. Then, I will set up 4 stations of different coding activities that support literature along with standards. Each station will rotate in 15 minute intervals. The last 15 minutes will be Q & A.
Technology Coach, Bradley Elementary/Asbury Park, NJ
I have been in education for 19 years and a technology coach for 4. I have a passion for all things Ed tech, STEAM and Making. Come and see how I built capacity in my building with tech tools and integration into the current curriculum.
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 12:15pm EST
Room 3004Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
PARCC Assessments use the Research Simulation Task (RST) to evaluate students' skill level in various areas. The RST can be used for any subject area since it requires a student to read, evaluate, synthesize, and present a topic. The final part, the presentation, is in the form of a short essay that demonstrates the student's ability to do the tasks named. HANDS ON WORKSHOP
My degree is a Bachelor of Engineering with a chemical engineering major. I minored in literature since that is another big interest of mine along with history. I worked in Information systems and then was a project manager before I left the workforce. Teaching is my second career... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 12:15pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1145Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Are you looking to liven up your classroom with web-based tools? Do you want to tap into the love your students have for technology? If so, this is the workshop you don't want to miss! Come and learn about different digital tools that can be implemented in your classrooms tomorrow! Some tools we will discuss include FlipGrid, Newsela, EdPuzzle, Google Forms, Docs, and Classroom and more!
Literacy Coach, Chancellor Avenue School/Newark Public Schools
My name is Theresa Palumbo and I am currently a Literacy Coach for Newark Public Schools. I am passionate about effectively implementing technology into all subject areas as I believe that it can enhance student learning. I am currently working to complete my second master's degree... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 12:15pm EST
Room 3010Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
In this hands-on workshop participants will design and create files for 3D printing. Do you have a 3D printer or you are considering getting one? Now what? 3D printing can sound intimidating, especially when it comes to creating designs. Many teachers fall back on pre-made designs which are a good way to start but limits the creativity, problem-solving and innovation skills we want to develop in our students. In order for 3D printers to really open doors for our students, we need to look at Computer-aided design (CAD) tools. TinkerCAD is a free web-based 3D design tool. It is a great tool for beginners to advanced 3D designers. We will even explore how to create a 3D print from any drawing. This has some great applications for younger students and students with special needs. You will be amazed at what you and your students can create and print on a 3D printer.
Technology Facilitator, The Elisabeth Morrow School
Samantha Morra is an educator with over 25 years of experience as a teacher, technology coordinator, administrator, staff development specialist, and educational consultant. She is noted for her work in digital storytelling, STEM/STEAM, and using technology to develop empathy. She... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 12:15pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1120Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Integrate Google Classroom into your library instruction! Google Classroom can help library media specialists collaborate asynchronously with teachers, provide uniform instruction across classes, and easily integrate a variety of technology tools. Use Google classroom to connect with your students, your colleagues, and other learners across your district. Suitable for every grade level; we will be specifically addressing grades K-6.
School Library Media Specialist, Lawrence Intermediate School
I teach information literacy to over 900 4th/5th/6th grade students every year! I am an active member of NJASL, currently chairing the NJASL Standards Committee.
A key element of meaningful technology integration is the ability to create personalized learning experiences for students. In this 1.5 session, we will consider how to meet individual student needs while addressing grade level standards. Using Khan Academy as our delivery tool, we will walk you through the basics of using Khan Academy as a student and teacher, as well as provide helpful hints (and a lesson plan) for launching with your class. All participants will receive a digital copy of our Khan Academy Quick Start Guide.
Desmos is an amazing free web-based tool that helps students to explore mathematical concepts in a variety of ways! Desmos can be used to teach a concept, explore and investigate, and as an assessment tool. Teachers will learn to explore Classroom Activities and create their own learning activity for immediate use in their classroom!
Minecraft is much more than a game, it’s a whole world of creative possibilities! In this workshop, participants will learn how to set up a world, navigate within it, build structures, and craft new objects. Learn how Minecraft allows fast iteration so students can create - and re-create - a model of a real-world object. Then, create code quickly and easily with MakeCode and connect to your robot agent to turn your code into a building. Join the Minecraft community of educators and learn how to contribute your own lessons. Walk away with a new world of ideas and possibilities that can be immediately applied in any classroom. Learner Outcomes After completing this workshop, participants will be able to… • Navigate the Minecraft interface • Create worlds with customized settings • Create models of real-world objects • Create code to automate the building process
Do you have a topic or a lesson that you want to make come alive but you just don't know how to make it happen? Try Game-Based Learning! Create a personalized learning experience where students collaborate to solve content-based puzzles to open lock-boxes and "escape."
Media Specialist/Technology Coach, Hopewell Valley Central High School
Eric Guise is a media and technology coach. As co-creator of GotTechED the Podcast, Guise has teamed up with Nick Johnson, to share their edtech expertise with teachers from all over. Guise was named the 2016 Biology Teacher of Year by the NJBTA and has an EdD in Educational Te... Read More →
Chemistry Teacher and Tech Coach, Hopewell Valley Central High School
Nick Johnson is a chemistry teacher, educational research consultant, and professional development specialist. Nick has earned a Master of Science in Educational Theory and Practice and was recently selected as a 2018 Governor’s Educator of the Year and the 2018-2019 Mercer County... Read More →
Learn to use Google tools to create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes a culture of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which focuses on Multiple Means of Engagement; Representation; and, Action & Expression. From the G Suite to apps & extensions, we will explore ways to support ALL learners in the classroom.
Inclusive Technology Evangelist, Inclusive Technology 4 All
Mike is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the 2017 ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Mike is a nationally and internationally recognized presenter providing practical training to professionals interested in assistive and inclusive technology... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 12:15pm EST
Room 3006Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
A main Goal of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is to provide users with the ability to communicate what they are thinking. Performance is generally stressed in schools, rather than communication. The importance of SNUG (Spontaneous Novel Utterance Generation) and a robust language system will be discussed as it relates to the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. The difference between Augmentative Communication and Alternative Communication will be defined, and considered in relation to the idea that AAC is used as a last resort for students with minimal potential for developing effective verbal speech. The importance of using core vocabulary within an AAC system, Aided Language Instruction, and Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) will be explained, with practical suggestions for implementation within a school setting. Videos will be shown to illustrate the use of Core Vocabulary, Aided Language Instruction and LAMP.
Speech/Language Pathologist/AAC Specialist, Wayne Board of Education
Employed by the Wayne Township Board of Education, Catherine is a Speech/Language Pathologist and Certified Autism Specialist with over 40 years experience helping students with complex disabilities develop communication skills. Recognized in 2017 by Worldwide Leaders in healthcare... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:10pm EST
Room 2009Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Future Ready Schools - New Jersey, a coalition of NJIT, NJDOE, and NJSBA, is designed to organize efforts, foster inclusive collaboration, connect educators and leaders to potential resources, and guide and support your school and district's #FutureReady efforts! Join project coordinator Jeremy Reich to learn the why, what, and how of the FRS-NJ school certification program and how you can join the #FutureReadyNJ community. Is your school #FutureReady?
Project Coordinator, Future Ready Schools, New Jersey
Jeremy Reich is a Project Coordinator in the College of Science and Liberal Arts (CSLA) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He holds a BA in History from Drew University and more recently an MAT in Social Studies from Rutgers University – Newark. Jeremy has coordinated... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:50pm EST
Room 1030
The purpose of this initiative is to empower students to leverage social media to connect in positive ways and build a digital footprint that reflects their best selves. Students serve as Digital Leaders for their peers at Kelly Elementary. Eventually, they will serve as Digital Leaders for their peers in the other six elementary schools within the West Orange Public Schools. Partnering with Olivia Van Ledtje, @thelivbits, students created teacher-monitored, student-led social media accounts to share their message with the world.
Stephanie Ross is a Reading Specialist at Kelly Elementary School in West Orange, New Jersey. Stephanie just began her 33nd year as an educator; she has 6 years experience teaching kindergarten and has worked for 26 years as a Reading Specialist. She has a love of children, reading... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2013Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Come explore Adobe Spark to ignite student creativity. Presenting a report, explaining a concept in class, or telling a personal story has never been easier. Starting with a blank slate, or using gentle prompts as a guide, teachers and students use Spark to talk through their story one line at a time. Pick from thousands of beautiful, iconic images (or use your own) to illustrate your ideas. Select a design theme and supporting music in Spark Video which automatically incorporates cinema-quality animation; just tap play and view it on any device or browser. Share with friends, family, and the world. A great way for students to reach beyond the four walls of their classroom.
Supervisor of Technology Integration, Mahwah Public Schools
I love to discover, explore and share new ways to use technology in creative, effective ways in the classroom and believe that technology should be a transparent layer in teaching that help individuals to deepen their knowledge.
As more school districts adopt online technology services such as ST Math, Apex Learning, RazKids, Aleks, Microsoft Cognitive Services, CTI, Third Space Learning, Little Dragon, etc., students now have the ability to get individualized instruction using technology with guidance from their teacher. With this technology, adapting to the needs of an individual student can now be done without having to create individual education plans for each student. Students will have control of their own learning at their own pace and at their preferred level of instruction. It also provides for students to create their own progression for their K-12 environment. In this workshop we will discover the concept of Artificial Intelligence, how AI can contribute to the success of all students in the classroom and how instruction will change in the classroom.
Presentation of Classflow and how it will help to teach and integrate classrooms with Devices. Entirely free for users and device agnostic, Classflow provides many facets of education, along with over a million free resources that teachers can use for any grade level.
This session will help explain one way you can personalize lessons by designing digital playlists. These playlists can contain links, videos, interactive edtech tools, google docs, and more! We will cover what digital playlists are, as well as a variety of ways to implement them in your classroom to best create a personalized learning environment in your classroom using Google Sites to create these interactive self-paced lessons. These playlists are good for any grade level or subject area. This is definitely a system worth considering for any classroom.
What are the keys to a uniquely successful 1:1, K-12 initiative? A successful initiative defined as every student receiving a digital device 24/7, that was being integrated across all grades and curriculum areas on a routine basis at the end of a five-year period? Come explore these and other themes, in a Google driven, interactive presentation geared to build organizational leadership knowledge that can be immediately applied to boundary-spanning activities in your district.
How do we capture the attention of our Millennial Generation students who spend so much time "connected" to technology? We engage these "Screen-agers" through virtual reality (VR) and other 3D content/technology. Come join us and see how AR apps and the zSpace will change how your students learn...keep them engaged...and make them excited about school again.
Are you looking to take Blooms, SAMR and the 4C's up a notch in your classroom? In this energetic, audience-driven, interactive session, you'll learn about the importance of digital media production and will have the opportunity to create your own podcast to take back to your students.
Instructional Coach for Digital Learning, TeacherCast Educational Network
April 13th Link: https://zoom.us/j/94209591648?pwd=TDFDaVRjb1Q5RXNBcHBaNFNSdW5xdz09Meeting ID: 942 0959 1648Passcode: 379778Jeff Bradbury is an ISTE Award Winning and globally-recognized educator, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2010Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
In this session, you will learn about iBlocks -- project-based learning modules created just for you! iBlocks are personalized instructional blocks created to produce a particular outcome for your students. Crafted around the engineering design process, iBlocks support a flexible learning environment that is cross-curricular and accommodates varying learning styles. iBlocks are custom-made for your particular instructional challenge. During the session we will build a skills matrix designed to provide tailor-made lesson content that helps your students strengthen specific skill sets.
My name is Chrissy Rebert, and I am the VP of Global Instructional Solutions for Teq. Come talk to me about STEM Technology, Educational Technology Project-Based Learning, Professional Development and Active Learning Spaces.We support outcomes by evaluating and delivering products... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2006Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Authenticity, collaboration, communication, pride, engagement. These are the words that describe a class using Seesaw. In this workshop you will explore how Seesaw can assist with collecting authentic student responses, leveraging class time, and connecting students, families and staff members; locally as well as globally. Whether you have heard of Seesaw or not this is a workshop you will want to attend. Bring any device to learn how you can transform your class.
Robots stirring up energy, imagination, and innovative thinking of your students. In this session, participants will “think like an engineer” while engaging in hands-on activities with robots. Focusing on and encouraging 21st-century skills which are essential for all learners. Robots provide exposure to various STEM activities, computational thinking, and problem-based learning along with tapping into student creativity. Participants will leave with practices and engaging lessons to excite your students and energize your classroom.
For any coach/person in charge of providing PD, come join us as we share ways to collaborate and share information. This session will be interactive and keep you engaged. The role of any coach is not only to share information but to also build a community of learning. This can be done best when applying technology resources readily available.
Instructional Tech Coach/Adjunct, Franklin Township Board of Ed/NJCU
Hi, I am an instructional technology coach and adjunct at NJCU. I have a background in ed tech, special education and math. I am the Saturday Stem Coordinator in my district as well.click here to access presentation materials -
No More Boring PDs for Teachers! Incorporating unplugged and plugged games into professional development can help teachers get and stay excited about teaching! Inspired by ShakeUpLearning's blog, "Teach Like The Tonight Show".
Fostering empathy and global awareness among learners is a critical responsibility of today's educators. By harnessing the power of Google’s Geo Tools, educators can engage students in authentic learning experiences to develop global awareness and build empathy. Participants will take away Google Geo Tools implementation strategies spanning K-12 learners across multiple contents.
Director of Technology & Innovation, Morris Plains School District
Christine Lion-Bailey is the Director of Technology & Innovation for the Morris Plains School District in New Jersey where she provides school leaders & staff with support in the constant evolution of educational technology while sparking innovation and creativity. Christine has... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2046Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
The relevant Library Media Specialist must consistently Reflect upon curriculum, Refresh one's outlook, and Renew by staying abreast of current technologies and trends. We will share some of our lesson updates and daily best practices integrating the latest pedagogical strategies and tech tools such as FlipGrid, Padlet, WeVideo, Tinkercad, Google Apps for Education, Adobe Spark and others.
Supervisor of Career Education and Library Science, West Orange Board of Education
As a member of the New Jersey Career and Technical Education State Advisory Committee, Nancy is passionate about providing students with the best CTE opportunities possible. She is also an advocate for school libraries and strives to provide our community with the best library programs... Read More →
Library Media Specialist, West Orange High School LMC
I have been an educator for over 30 years and have seen many changes over that time, however, I am excited about current shifts in education and the Library world! Follow me @bevtindall !
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2008Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
RGB is a student-run technology help desk stationed in the Library Media Center. Students are responsible for tech help, tutorials and programming, PD workshops, and assisting ITC. This workshop will cover how to start a help desk and sustain it over time. Students will be presenting along with the LMS.
EVERFI's programs are about building better habits, instilling confidence, and equipping the next generation with the critical life skills needed to pursue big goals with minimal risk. From financial literacy basics like saving and investing, to building empathy and compassion skills while interacting with peers - learn how EVERFI programming will help engage your students in real-life scenarios to give them the instruction and practice they need to succeed for the future. All participants will receive access to the online programs, supplemental lesson plans, assessments and on-going technical and curriculum support - for no cost to their districts.
Amanda Vartabedian is a life-long resident of the Garden State and proud! In 2007, she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and Exceptionalities, and immediately dove into the education world as a special education teacher. Inspired by a family member with Autism... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2026Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
The Desmos online graphing calculator allows students (and teachers) to explore mathematical conjectures and relationships without the tedious work of the "math." The Desmos online graphing calculator can be used to model situations and connect math to "real-life." In this presentation the audience will participate as students and then have an opportunity to explore the free resources available to teachers (in addition to the free online graphing calculator). If your school is 1:1, the math team needs to know about Desmos!
Mathematics Teacher/Desmos Fellow, North Hunterdon HS
I've been teaching high school math for 18 years; mostly in NJ, but also in Missouri and Massachusetts. I initially trained in the Interactive Math Program, followed Dan Meyer and his "Math Class Needs a Makeover", and strive to engage students in mathematical habits of mind using... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2004Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Let's walk through the accessibility features in the Chrome Browser and Operating System as well as some very helpful extensions that can make learning more accessible for all of your students.
Lisa Thumann has been offering technology integration professional development since 2002. Before joining EdTechTeam in 2014, Lisa was a K-6 classroom teacher and technology education specialist at Rutgers and Kean Universities in New Jersey. Lisa oversees EdTechTeam’s business... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 1070Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
This workshop highlights best practices for increasing students' independence and academic success using technology. The session will showcase mobile tools intended to improve executive functions and provide access to the content area curriculum. The presentation will exhibit apps that make text accessible to struggling readers, improve writing skills, assist with executive functions such as organizing tasks, and address appropriate social behavior. Emphasis will be placed on customizing apps to match users’ specific needs.
Ellen Farr, EdD is an instructional designer in the Office of Instructional Design at The College of New Jersey. She is dedicated to guiding faculty's integration of technology into their course design. She draws upon her doctoral expertise in the design of learning environments to... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2007Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Use Google Forms as an online resource specifically for teachers to create quizzes online. Students can receive instant feedback on their quizzes. Please bring a WORKING Google account and your laptop!
In today’s connected world, it’s no longer a question of whether or not students are going to be using a device; it’s about supporting students to create, reason, and connect responsibly. In this presentation meet LivBit and hear how crafting a digital identity gives deeper purpose to her literacy journey.
This workshop is geared towards ELA teachers teaching grades 4 and up. You will learn how to use Google Slides as digital interactive notebooks. Google Forms will be discussed, and using them as digital escape rooms, as well as a means to record keep in ELA. Various add-ons will be introduced as well as websites that work well with the Google Suite. You will learn how to go TOTALLY paperless in your ELA classroom!
This workshop will demonstrate an introduction to coding using the Coding App Playground on the iPad for students in grades K-5. Workshop participants will be able to get hands-on experience with coding the robot Dash. In addition, this workshop will demonstrate how to spark creativity with students in grades K-5 and inspire them to have fun while learning new skills with Dash.
In the sciences we use the SEPs from NGSS/NJSLS to create 3-Dimensional lessons. Learn how to use inquiry, questioning and the SEP strategies for total student engagement in any subject area.
I have been teaching Chemistry and Forensics for 13 years. Using the Science and Engineering Practices and Cross Cutting Concepts has allowed me to teach my students important skills, questioning techniques (QFT) , thinking outside of the box and Critical Thinking Skills to solve... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 12:25pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 3006Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
This workshop will utilize the Cubetto robot to teach computational thinking skills for students in grades K-5. Cubetto utilizes a map layout, a small wooden robot, and a board with directional markers. Learners use these tools to construct programs and sequences to navigate Cubetto through the layout. Computational concepts such as logical thinking, abstraction, sequencing and loops are emphasized in the activities. Participants will get hands-on experience working with the Cubetto robot.
Have you always wanted to try flipping your classroom or using blended learning, but feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Come learn how to design a flipped lesson and embed questions for student assessment.
I am a high school math teacher in Livingston, NJ. I am passionate about making mathematics engaging, meaningful, and accessible to ALL learners. Creating hands-on activities, incorporating various blended learning strategies, and using a growth mindset teaching approach with my students... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 12:25pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 3008Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Learn how to use Google Forms in multiple ways. Forms can be used as a simple tool to create surveys. Use Forms as an assessment tool. Use Forms as a way to differentiate instruction. Teach students how to create Forms to show what they know and teach other students. Learn about the different features of Google Forms and how it can enhance student learning and your teaching.
Social Studies Teacher/Technology Coordinator, Buzz Aldrin Middle School/Montclair Public School
Shivan Persad is a Social Studies teacher and Technology Coordinator at Buzz Aldrin Middle School who has successfully incorporated G Suite for Education in his daily teaching. Currently, he is a Google Certified Educator (L’s 1&2) and a Certified Google for Education Trainer... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 12:25pm - 1:55pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1121Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Minecraft is much more than a game, it’s a whole world of creative possibilities! In this workshop, participants will learn how to set up a world, navigate within it, build structures, and craft new objects. Learn how Minecraft allows fast iteration so students can create - and re-create - a model of a real-world object. Then, create code quickly and easily with MakeCode and connect to your robot agent to turn your code into a building. Join the Minecraft community of educators and learn how to contribute your own lessons. Walk away with a new world of ideas and possibilities that can be immediately applied in any classroom. Learner Outcomes After completing this workshop, participants will be able to… • Navigate the Minecraft interface • Create worlds with customized settings • Create models of real-world objects • Create code to automate the building process
Explore free apps that can engage your students. We will use Padlet, Flipgrid and Kahoot! to enhance learning. To best utilize our time together, please download the Padlet app, Flipgrid app and Kahoot! app before the session.
Participants will learn how to Tinker their way to drawing and design in 3D. Tinkercad is a free web-based program that helps students to increase spatial understanding. I utilize Tinkercad in my Architecture class -- and I am hoping you can utilize it for a fun project or a supplemental activity.
This session will introduce a format for creating book trailers with the free Adobe Spark tools. Perfect for middle school students, this session will include a hands-on opportunity to create a book trailer to use as an exemplar for their students. This session will focus on activities perfect for novel studies, literature circles and independent reading responses.
Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum Consultant, author of EdTech Essentials (ASCD, 2021) and former New York City public school teacher. She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful technology integration. Monica’s... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 3048Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Our session will discuss how to use literature, social media, technology platforms, social action projects, and global connectedness to instill a deeper level of empathy and citizenship both personally and digitally. Through samples of student work and student voice, attendees will understand the importance of this work after hearing their experience, learning, and reflections.
5th Grade, ELA Teacher, West Orange Board of Education
Diana Ferrera teaches 5th grade ELA in West Orange, New Jersey. She is an active member in the district and a part of the IGNITE team, where she helps to plan and execute the coaching of teachers on effectively integrating technology into the classroom. Diana is currently finishing... Read More →
K-5 Gifted & Talented Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School
Rebecca Giacopelli has been a teacher in the West Orange,NJ School District for over 13 years and has taught gifted education to students in grades K-7. She is a member of the West Orange Ignite team, where she helps coach teachers on how to implement technology with meaning in the... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2006Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
This session will focus on “WHY” you should be teaching students HOW to code, and how to incorporate coding and robotics within the current curriculum, as well as ways to inspire students and teachers within the special needs classroom (varying levels of cognitive ability.) Real life examples and videos will showcase how students in an Autism program utilize various coding sites and apps to increase their computer literacy. In addition the presenters will demonstrate how to use small classroom-friendly robots, such as Ozobots, Spheros and Drones as part of a coding lesson. Discussion will focus on “brainstorming” additional ways/ideas that educational professionals can use coding apps and robots in a variety of subject areas. A review of ISTE standards will be discussed.
Director of Technology & Innovation, Pennsauken Public Schools
Christopher Harris is the Director of Technology at Pennsauken Public Schools, a Pre-K to 12 public school district serving over 5000 students located in southern New Jersey. He is also the Principal for the Burling School, a K-4 Elementary school housing regular and special education... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2044Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Learn how students can create unique, customizable comic creations online with Make Beliefs Comix and ToonDoo. Teachers and students alike can create comic strips and cartoons easily with just a few clicks, drags and drops. Students can contribute to lessons and show their understanding through the engaging activity of comic creation.
Supervisor of Technology Integration, Mahwah Public Schools
I love to discover, explore and share new ways to use technology in creative, effective ways in the classroom and believe that technology should be a transparent layer in teaching that help individuals to deepen their knowledge.
This course is designed for educators of all subject areas who want to empower students to utilize tools to unlock their full potential by addressing a diversity of needs.
Practice creating an accessible and personalized experience
Learn the tools and apps available to create accessible content
Understand the importance of personalizing the learning device
We plan to give a brief overview of Flipgrid with a focus on how it can be used for collaboration and feedback, and to encourage student voice. Participants will create their own teacher accounts and a basic Flipgrid that they can immediately use in their classrooms. Advanced options such as Gridpals and FlipHunt will also be discussed.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a highly-pursued skill in research centers across the country. This workshop will allow the learners to acquire the skills they need to set up a classroom or number of classrooms in a renowned GIS system free to K-12. Teachers will go through a standard learning session that most computer-savvy users will be able to follow in a 60-minute period. A pre-video on how to set up an ArcGIS Account will be provided in early December for participants to be ready for the workshop.
STEM Specialist/Coordinator, North Bergen STEM Academy/NASA Endeavor/GISS
Hello,I'm a Specialist of Experiential Learning and STEM/STEAM. In 2011, I started a NASA journey through the NASA Endeavor Fellow STEM Teaching Certificate Project. Since then, my NASA adventure has been one of learning, sharing, discovery, social and emotional understanding, and... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 3050Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Keeping track of dates, email communications, music, artwork, student assignments, videos for practice, lesson plans, concert programs, class lists, professional contacts, school paperwork, recordings of performances, pictures of working in the classroom, and more, can be mind-boggling! Come check out and share some ideas for how to make it all work using the programs in Google Suite! Bring your ideas and questions!
Creativity is an essential skill. Explore our new collection of project guides that helps teach students to develop and communicate ideas through drawing, photography, music, and video. Discover how Apple’s Everyone Can Create curriculum delivers fun and meaningful ways to ignite student creativity by bringing these skills into any lesson or assignment. Extend that creative expression with a look at pro tools in video and music to advance college and career readiness for your students.
Some of the most powerful opportunities for technology are realized in the hands of students and teachers. Apple designs technology that empowers every individual, no matter how they learn and what they love to do. And Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools make the most... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 1050Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
The Genius Hour Concept helps create an ambiance of creative learning where the interests of all the students are explored. This environment leads to an organic development of ideas as one project begets the next one.
My degree is a Bachelor of Engineering with a chemical engineering major. I minored in literature since that is another big interest of mine along with history. I worked in Information systems and then was a project manager before I left the workforce. Teaching is my second career... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 3007Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Are schools killing creativity? The answer is yes, but we don’t have to. Come learn about creativity and ways to integrate it into your teaching and learning. This working session will be filled with simple and effective exercises aimed at keeping the creative juices flowing both in the classroom and in one’s personal life
Director of 21st Century Education, Somerville Public Schools
I am not just a teacher but a technology specialist, a curriculum writer, a trainer, a STEM teacher and organizer, and an assessment coordinator. Not only am I used to wearing many hats; I sincerely enjoy it; I thrive in an environment where no two work days are the same. Along with... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 1030
Classrooms are always evolving yet teacher professional learning plans are often stagnant, stuck in a one-size-fits-all model that leaves teachers wanting more. In order to best meet the needs of our teachers and students professional learning needs to adapt. Let me show you how to reinvent your professional learning plan as I share tips and tricks to take what you are doing to the next level and personalize PD, by creating anytime anywhere learning modules, and foster total teacher engagement through elements of gamification. Let's make PD a truly immersive, collaborative, and engaging experience.
Coding/Computer Science has become very prominent recently especially with many teachers using Hour of Code within their lessons once per year or including code.org within their curriculum. We will be exploring coding in math, science, language arts and other subjects. In this session it will be suggested that coding should be done consistently in the instructional process from PreK thru 12 grade.
Let's discuss what women need to be successful in technology careers and how we can support more girls entering the field. This is a roundtable discussion, not a formal presentation.
Virtual reality simulations allow students to apply the content they are learning to “virtual life” situations. Discover how virtual reality can be used to enhance educational experiences, engage and motivate students, and give students the opportunity to see how the content they were learning connects to the real world. The focus will be on simulations and games available for HTC Vive through the STEAM store to support and enhance the curriculum.
With the prevalence and availability of coding platforms, all teachers have the opportunity to infuse computer science into their classrooms. There are many accessible and exciting applications that teachers can use to design unique learning experiences for their students. Several tools will be presented in this workshop, including Scratch, Thunkable, CoSpaces, and Makecode.com. Activities and projects which include coding not only empower students through innovative opportunities, but also enable the incorporation of design and computational and iterative thinking.
Digital Design Teacher & Tech Integrator, Ramsey School District
Robert Kalman is a digital design teacher and tech integrator at Eric S. Smith Middle School in Ramsey, New Jersey. He is an avid edtech presenter and consultant, and has experience integrating iPads, Chromebooks, & PC’s in a 1:1 device environment. Robert loves working with both... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2008Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
The library should be a joyful place of learning just like summer camp. In this workshop you will take home concrete ways that your library and school classrooms can embrace joyful learning through art, coding, design process, robotics, and play. We will build on students' favorite books and develop activities that entice students to collaborate and have fun. Teaching and learning can be fun for all and there is power in positive teaching.
School Media Specialist, Clinton Elementary School
I am the School Media Specialist at Clinton Elementary in Maplewood and contributing author of the ISTE book Teaching Literacy in the Digital Age. I am the recipient of the Jean E. Harris Progressive School Library Media award in 2015 and Code.org teacher of the month in July 2014... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2010Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Participants will learn the differences and similarities between digital literacy and digital citizenship; to weave digital citizenship into digital literacy and media studies; to effectively communicate with students and teachers about how to use technology responsibly in language they understand; and, strategies to promote collaboration among technology coordinators, curriculum supervisors, library media specialists and teachers. Presentation Link
High School Librarian, John P. Stevens High School
Shari Stein has been an educator for over 33 years. For the first 8 years, she was an English teacher in Edison, NJ. For the past 25 years, she has been the librarian at John P. Stevens High School in Edison. She is an expert in digital content management and social media usage. Shari... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2012Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
In this session participants will explore math tools and strategies to enhance their overall classroom instruction. Using tools from Google, Symbaloo, Greg Tang and various other resources, participants will learn new and innovative ways to structure their math time. The overarching goal of this session is to have the participants walk away with some new tools for their teacher toolbox and have a desire to incorporate more 21st century skills within their math time.
Most students enjoy taking photographs of their friends, surroundings and objects in the world around them. Additionally, many are budding artists. But, how often do they analyze the mathematics behind their images? Participants in this session will learn how to use the Desmos Calculator to investigate the underlying equations and geometric figures.
Immersive virtual reality technology can be used as a valuable tool to support the implementation of evidence-based intervention. Floreo is developing VR software designed to augment special education approaches to teaching skills for success in students with ASD and related developmental disorders. Initial content areas cover social skills and life skills, and managing sensory overload. Lessons are designed to reach a wide range of ages and abilities.
Discover new ways Apple is making exciting technology available to all learners as part of its ongoing commitment to accessibility. For over 30 years, the Mac has shipped with dozens of accessibility features built in, at no additional cost, allowing it to be used right out of the box by people with disabilities. Now, with the innovative new iPad, Apple continues to set the standard by taking accessibility and learning to a whole new level. Explore the latest built-in Apple accessibility features found in every Mac and iPad to support a wide range of sensory and learning disabilities, including vision, hearing, physical/motor, speech, and language support needs.
Some of the most powerful opportunities for technology are realized in the hands of students and teachers. Apple designs technology that empowers every individual, no matter how they learn and what they love to do. And Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools make the most... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 1040Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
I have been in education for over 10 years working in inner city, private, and public sectors. I was a reluctant special education teacher until a started working with kids with autism. My whole mindset changed and have with working with kids with special needs for the majority... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2009Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Following the premise made by Britton (1970) that understanding floats on a sea of talk, our work in digital literacy and the Selfie Center in particular, creates a powerful narrative about student agency, meta-cognition, and advocacy for use of meaningful student data. Participants will leave our session empowered to listen more carefully to student talk; armed with a feedback scale to use with selfie videos; challenged to raise the level of dialogue around meaningful data in student lives; and ready to implement a Selfie Center in their own classrooms.
This workshop will focus on the tech tools and resources used to enhance various grade level thematic units of study and the many ways in which they are utilized to create a rich learning environment for our elementary students. Tools will include: Ozobot, OSMO, 3Doodler, Tinkercad, Makerbot, Green Screen tech and others.
Participants will be introduced to our Award Winning Inclusive STEM classroom. We will provide information on how to start your own inclusive STEM room on a shoestring budget. We will bring our STEM room to you, as participants will have hands-on opportunities using Universal Design materials from our room.
Media/STEM teacher, Howell Memorial Elementary School
I am a Media Specialist with 23 years of experience. During that time, I have worked with all levels of children from K-8. As a co-winner of 2 Ocean First Model Classroom $10,00 grants, I have helped transform the school Media Center into a STEM center, which was awarded the New... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1145Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
By fostering all aspects of metacognition with texts that engage students, Actively Learn’s embedded supports and opportunities for differentiation and customization provide students the opportunity to reveal what expert readers do automatically. Participants will learn how to build and customize assignments that support metacognitive thinking across content areas. Presentation Link
English Teacher, Reading Specialist, Technology Mentor, Cherry Hill School District, Cherry Hill NJ
I have been teaching high school English for nineteen years. I am a certified reading specialist, technology mentor, and PLC Coordinator. I work on a team of teachers devoted to supporting student voice and I am involved in Action Research focused on student voice, choice, and literacy... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Room 3004Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Google Drawings is a powerhouse of possibility, but many teachers and administrators haven't gotten around to checking it out. Workshop participants will learn how to use Google Drawings, create and share a Google Drawing, and be able to check out some awesome and easy applications for the classroom. Teachers and administrators can expect to implement what they learn in this workshop as soon as they get back to the classroom.
Library Media Specialist, Anthony Wayne Middle School
Library media specialist at a 6-8 school Google certified educatorAspiring school administrator Close to meeting my 2018 GoodReads goal of 115 books :-)
Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1143Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
In this hands-on workshop, we will dissect the art of “slide-building” and reimagine it as still frames that give students the ability to create the cinematic world of their dreams. Look out Tim Burton … here comes Google Frames!
Instructional Coach for Digital Learning, TeacherCast Educational Network
April 13th Link: https://zoom.us/j/94209591648?pwd=TDFDaVRjb1Q5RXNBcHBaNFNSdW5xdz09Meeting ID: 942 0959 1648Passcode: 379778Jeff Bradbury is an ISTE Award Winning and globally-recognized educator, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1121Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
This workshop will give participants a hands-on demonstration of technological tools and resources to immediately integrate within the inclusive classroom as a 21st Century Educator. Participants in this session will take away a toolbox of tech tools and useful apps that can be utilized to enrich and empower creativity and innovation in student learning.
In this workshop attendees will learn Google Classroom to differentiate and reach all learners. Applications that sync with Google will also be shared. Come and learn how you can engage all your students using this great tool.
Learn how to harness the powerful duo of Sutori & Padlet to curate multimedia content and develop high quality, interactive instructional materials. Whether you're a PBL guru or just looking for a better way to engage your students, Sutori & Padlet can help you up your game.
PLCs are most effective when there is an organized way to meet, learn, and grow professionally. Microsoft Teams provides that medium to bring educators together in person or virtually so they can discuss, share, learn and grow professionally all the while keeping resources and communications at the educator's fingertips.
Learning Objectives: ·Create Staff Teams for working together in PLCs ·Discover how to get on staff calendars through Meetings and Meet Now ·Set tasks for professional learning success using Planner ·Create and collaborate together in the PLC Notebook
Pear Deck is a great technological resource to utilize in your classroom to connect to all learners of every age and different abilities. Students will have a voice and participate more, while being engaged and actively learning, and can respond to different types of formative assessments. Along with Pear Deck, you will be able to utilize Flashcard Factory and provide reinforcement for vocabulary words. Pear Deck is Google-friendly and works well with google slides and google classroom.
Raise your hand if you’re overwhelmed with the multitude of fantastic edtech tools out there - and having to remember passwords for them! Which of those tools would be best for the different learners in your classes? Come check out a portal of tools that are sorted by learning style to help you effectively and seamlessly differentiate in your class. Technology tools to address the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners in your classes will be the focus as you explore and evaluate these differentiated resources! Bonus Alert - Get a free ClassLink account to check out how it saves passwords for you! BYOD - A laptop is preferred for this session.
Jamie Meola Saponaro has 30 years in education as a former teacher and technology administrator and currently as an author, instructional strategies consultant and technology integration specialist providing professional development through coaching, mentoring, and presenting to teachers... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST
Room 2042Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Do you have families asking you to recommend educational websites? Are you looking for free web resources to use with your students? I will share some of my favorites, and then we can recommend sites to one another. This will be a collaborative workshop -- get ready to share!
Do you use Google Slides for your presentations? I do, too, but there is so much more you can do with the features in Google Slides. Learn how to use Google Slides to create posters, comic strips, choose-your-own adventure stories, stop-motion animation, formative assessments, and more!
Teaching health sciences and well being is a topic that has come to the forefront of education. In this session we will explore tools to assist in teaching health, wellness and Sciences to students of all grades.
This presentation explores free and low-cost options for educators to integrate Augmented Reality in a variety of K-12 subject areas. We will look at some examples of AR apps that can be used on a tablet or mobile device. You will learn how to make interactive augmented reality experiences that you can start using in your classroom immediately. Some apps that will be explored include HP Reveal, Quiver, & iDinosaur.
We all know that hands-on learning is the future. MakerSpaces are answering that call. They are popping up all over, but are they effective? Do all students have access? Are they integrated into the culture of the school district and the community? This session is a conversation to discover how you can improve the STEM/Maker experience at your school district. Bring your questions.
STEM/Makerspace Teacher, Hackensack Public Schools
Dan Borghoff is an edtech specialist, teacher, and maker, currently teaching STEM Design at Hackensack Middle School in Hackensack, NJ. His work with developing student-driven MakerSpaces has been featured on programs like the “NJEA Classroom CloseUp” series as well as the local... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST
Room 1030
Is the content that you share with your students accessible to those with special needs? Get an edge on accessibility compliance with UDL and technology tips and make the content you post to your learning management system accessible to all.
Learn about a "Business as Unusual" approach to professional learning that caused a positive shift in culture that encouraged risk-taking amongst teachers and in turn amplified student voice. Attendees will leave with simple, practical ideas for cultivating empowered educators that can be implemented the next day!
An interactive session that offers beginning strategies on how to implement gaming concepts in any classroom to help kids become addicted to learning and to modify behaviors. Come away with the tools needed to transform your classroom into a learning adventure!
Teacher of English, Freeehold Regional High School District, Aberdeen Consultants, Inc.
Dr. Shantel Marie Scott is a passionate educator and Google for Education Certified Innovator changing lives, with technology, one classroom at a time. Dr. Scott has 15 years of experience teaching English in grades 7-12. With deep roots in innovating classroom instruction, Dr. Scott... Read More →
Teacher of English, Freehold Regional High School District, Aberdeen Consultants, Inc.
My case was an interesting Breast Cancer Diagnosis. I was diagnosed with HER2New + on one breast and than two weeks later with Triple Negative on the other side. After chemo, time for genetic testing and find out that I am BRACA 1 positive. I do things BIG, I like to say Next came... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST
Room 3007Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Looking for different ways to assess kids’ understanding? Empower your students to be collaborators and producers of content, rather than consumers. Watch your students teach others by creating instructional videos (bits) and other collaborative tasks to deepen understanding and foster cross-curricular concepts. Examine digital teaching and learning strategies from K-12 classroom experiences (specifically in mathematics). Learn how to shift your practice and teach for the love of learning and joy!
Join us to learn more about what’s new for schools in iOS, macOS, and tvOS. • Learn about the latest Apple products and explore new features in iOS and macOS. • See how Apple School Manager, a single destination for IT admins, simplifies and streamlines deployment. • Discover how teaching tools like Classroom and Schoolwork make it easy to guide how students use devices and apps in the classroom and provide valuable insight into each student's progress.
Depending on your school setup and culture, your library and technology departments may be totally separate, work together, or be one and the same. Learn about the research on the value of library and technology departments being combined. We will touch on the leadership needed to make this kind of change as well as considering whether the change is structural, physical, or both. I'll share my experience with this and help you think about the value for your school.
Are you looking for a fun, inexpensive way to teach hands-on coding to your students? Learn how to use this tiny programmable computer that enables users to see their code come to life. Use block or text coding via Microsoft’s web-based MakeCode to program the Micro:Bit. Perfect for beginners as well as more experienced coders. Bring your device (with USB port) and I will provide some Micro:Bits!
Summit Public Schools embarked on an elementary coding and robotics initiative. The evolution included developing a scope & sequence, cross-curricular curriculum, and selecting robotics hardware in collaboration with the District Library Media Specialists. Elementary students will have a year's worth of hands-on instruction progressing through drawing, block, and text-based coding languages and programming robots. Media Specialists and Technology Coaches wrote the curriculum with a scope and sequence. All grade levels will have eight unique lessons taught by the Library Media Specialists.
An equation editor, new tools for exploration and Smart Lab classroom activities to increase engagement and motivation in the math classroom. Ideas to use in your lessons to enhance instruction and student understanding.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems provide an avenue for students with significant speech and language difficulties to communicate in a variety of ways, including voice-output technology. The field of AAC has significantly evolved in recent years, including its impact on education and learning. Accordingly, the definition of communicative competence has also been updated. This session will address research-based examples of the skills to become an effective communicator using AAC at school and beyond!
Assistive Technology Professional, Gramon Family of Schools
Tracy is certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist and credentialed as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). With over 20 years of experience working with individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities, she is currently a member of the Gramon Family of Schools administrative... Read More →
Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST
Room 2007Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
Come learn how the New Jersey AT Act Project partnered with the Asbury Park School District to create Raspberry Pi Assistive Technology solutions in order to increase independence for residents across NJ. Staff also collaborated to raise awareness in local schools about people with disabilities and the power of AT.
This session will go over some of the basics of 3D printing and 3D design, and how this technology can be used for both functional and fun purposes. It will explore free software such as Fusion 360 and Meshmixer with some hands-on activities, as well as exploring slicing software. No 3D printing or design experience necessary!
Digital escape rooms are a fun way to engage students in collaborative critical thinking. Discussed will be some tips and tricks for creating your own digital escape room. Provide students with an opportunity to use clues to solve puzzles to unlock fun in your classroom!
Google Certification Preparation Workshop – Join us for an in-depth training on the following Google Topics: Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Documents, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Drawings, Classroom, Sites, Chrome, Blogger, Maps, Google Groups, Google Hang-out, You-Tube and more. The content of these trainings is designed to prepare participants for the official Google exams to earn a Google Educator Level 1 certificate. Exam registration and fee are not included.
Technology Facilitator, The Elisabeth Morrow School
Samantha Morra is an educator with over 25 years of experience as a teacher, technology coordinator, administrator, staff development specialist, and educational consultant. She is noted for her work in digital storytelling, STEM/STEAM, and using technology to develop empathy. She... Read More →
This hands-on workshop will center around some of the environmental issues that our population faces today. Participants will get an opportunity to test, design, and build the most efficient wind turbine, oil spill clean-up, and space mine with the help of a variety of materials including Lego Robots.
Ryan earned both his undergraduate and masters degree from Ramapo College Studying Psychology and Educational Technology. As a teacher of middle school science, technology, and STEAM classes in Oakland, NJ for over 14 years, Ryan has had the opportunity to explore a wide variety of... Read More →
Where is your school culture on the spectrum of Inspiring to Toxic? How can you move that needle w/ tech tools? This 2.5 hour workshop will model how to use the GSuite & other collaborative tools to spark discourse, self-reflection and change by SEEING your collective thinking. GSites, GForms, GSlides, Flipgrid will be modeled for interactive collaboration and used throughout the presentation. Intermediate skill level is best; beginners are welcome but this will be paced for those with BASIC proficiency w/ Google tools.
During this session, we will take a look at several items that are needed to complete and execute an effective digital literacy plan. Technology Integration Plans, designed with input from students, staff members, tech coaches, and school district leaders, are created around and designed to meet all of the national and ISTE standards to provide a well-rounded education for all students.
Instructional Coach for Digital Learning, TeacherCast Educational Network
April 13th Link: https://zoom.us/j/94209591648?pwd=TDFDaVRjb1Q5RXNBcHBaNFNSdW5xdz09Meeting ID: 942 0959 1648Passcode: 379778Jeff Bradbury is an ISTE Award Winning and globally-recognized educator, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network... Read More →
The Flipped Classroom is a popular approach for maximizing class time for higher-level thinking activities and discussions. This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to create online tutorial videos to use in a flipped classroom setting. Attendees will learn how to implement various ways of delivering instruction through the videos. All attendees should come prepared with an iPad and classroom materials they can use to develop an upcoming lesson.
