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Tooele County School District welcomes keynote speaker Jay Mcfarland (@JayMcfarland) 

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Friday, October 30
 

7:30am MDT

Registration
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All attendees need to pick up their credentials from their Principal in the SHS Gym across the hall from the auditotium.

You will use those credentials to "check-in" at each class and for prize drawings.  
Speakers
AP

Friday October 30, 2015 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
SHS Small Gym Across From Auditorium
  Event, All Sessions

7:30am MDT

Presenter Lounge
A Gathering Spot for all Presenters & provided by Tooele Education Association.
Sponsors
TE

Friday October 30, 2015 7:30am - 3:00pm MDT
RM 150
  Event, All Sessions

8:00am MDT

Opening Session
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Let's Get This Party Started!

7:50 - 8:15  Kahoot- Tricia Jackson 1st chance to win a prize.

8:15-8:25    Welcome by Asst. Superinetendent Doelene Pitt

8:25-8:40   Info: Sched, Food Trucks, Social Media, Time Station, Heidi Ross & Thane St. Clair

8:40-8:45   Intro Jay McFarland  Thane St. Clair
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Jackson

Tricia Jackson

Board Member, UCET
DP

Doelene Pitt

Asst. Superintendent of Tooele County School District
avatar for Heidi Ross

Heidi Ross

Online Learning & Canvas Administrator, Tooele County School District
Heidi is the Canvas Administrator for the District and Utah Students Connect, our in district Online Learning option. Additionally, she works with parents, students, counselors and District Administrators wishing to negotiate the Statewide Online Learning Program. Heidi has a Masters... Read More →
avatar for Thane StClair

Thane StClair

EdTech, Tooele County School District
Thane works with teachers in the district to help them leverage technology and tools to benefit students.

Friday October 30, 2015 8:00am - 8:15am MDT
Auditorium
  Event, Opening Session

8:45am MDT

Keynote- Jay McFarland Host of the Browsers on KSL NewsRadio, Author, Mobile App Developer, Pluralsight Author.
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Never in our history has there been a time when anyone can get involved in the tech industry. Formal education and financial backing are no longer required to experience major success in this wide-open field. Learn what educational resources are available today and what tools are out there to help anyone participate in the mobile technology revolution.
Moderators
avatar for Thane StClair

Thane StClair

EdTech, Tooele County School District
Thane works with teachers in the district to help them leverage technology and tools to benefit students.

Speakers
avatar for Jay McFarland

Jay McFarland

Host of The Browsers, KSL NewsRadio
Jay Mcfarland spent most of his early career as a restaurant owner and operator in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Nevada. At the age of 29 he was asked to run 42 restaurants for a national corporation. In 2002 Jay financed a small talk radio show with a desire to have an impact on local... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 8:45am - 9:45am MDT
Auditorium
  Event, Keynote

10:00am MDT

Adobe Voice
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Adobe Voice We're all Storytellers, Tell YOUR Story 1 line at a time in just a few minutes! Engage students in writing, retelling, fluency, projects, and more with Adobe Voice. Bring your ipad with Adobe Voice already downloaded, or just come to learn about it. In a few minutes you will be telling YOUR story too.
Speakers
avatar for Deanne Hamilton

Deanne Hamilton

teacher - CNJJH, Tooele County School District
2013-14 Science honors class won the national CK12 video contest and received a classroom set of iPad minis. Tooele Education Fund sponsored a mini for use as a resource for special education purposes- specifically audio capabilities. 2014-15 Attended the SHIFT Big Screen... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 218
  BYOD Interactive, Session I

10:00am MDT

Health & P.E. Using Canvas
Limited Capacity seats available
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TCSD Jr High and High School teachers utilizing Canvas specific to their content and standards. Participating teachers need to bring their own device, know their Tooele Canvas login, and bring digital files of completed units, or questions about specific units, to the session. Session is not closed to other teachers & subjects, but will be conducted using the Secondary Health and P.E. content.
Speakers
avatar for Alen Howard

Alen Howard

Customer Success Manager, Canvas by Instructure
I am an award-winning educator and administrator with 15 years of experience in secondary education. I have gained experience in developing innovative blended learning schools, programs, and curriculum over the past 7 years. I am able to assist anyone with how to maximize Canvas... Read More →
SL
RQ
avatar for Leslie Stark

Leslie Stark

Strategic Customer Success Manager, Instructure/Canvas
Hi my name is Leslie Stark. I was an 8th/9th grade Social Studies teacher at Park City School District in Park City, Utah. I taught for 7 years at the Junior High. While working at Park City School District, I taught in a 1:1 (laptop) blended classroom environment. I taught with Canvas... Read More →
MT

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 124
  BYOD Interactive, Session I

10:00am MDT

Kahoot
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Come create a fun learning game in minutes made from a series of multiple choice questions. Add videos, images and diagrams to your questions to enhance the questions. These fun learning games, played in a group setting, are called Kahoots. Each player or team views the question on the big screen up front and then answers on their personal device. Bring your device and get started today!
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Jackson

Tricia Jackson

Board Member, UCET

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 216
  BYOD Interactive, Session I

10:00am MDT

Nearpod
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Engage and Amaze- Bring the classroom to life with interactive mobile presentations that teachers create, customize, and share themselves.  I will be facilitating a session on how to use Nearpod (http://www.nearpod.com) in the classroom.  Nearpod has helped me create lessons, engage my students with interactive  activities, and instantly assess my students’ progress. I will show how I have used Nearpod with my students and brainstorm with you about how to use it in your class. Please bring a laptop or tablet to the session. I will give a brief overview and demo, then give  you an opportunity to explore the Nearpod platform. It would be helpful to create a free account  beforehand. Head to http://www.nearpod.com/signup/ to sign up. Thanks.
Speakers
avatar for Kenneth Castagno

Kenneth Castagno

Counselor, TCSD

Audience Handout & Checklist pdf
Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 211
  BYOD Interactive, Session I

10:00am MDT

Safe Schools (Technology to assist with behavior)
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What floats your boat and how can you use that enhance your satisfaction? We will also explore technology and other resources to help manage difficult behavior in the classroom, with co-workers, peers, or in any personal setting. Please bring a device of choice to use during group work and brainstorming. 
Speakers
avatar for Kara Strain

Kara Strain

Safe Schools Coordinator, Tooele County School District
I am a behaviorist by nature, trade, experience and education. I enjoy interacting with my environment and problem solving. I am an optimistic realist that believes in the work we do and opportunity we have to influence others for the better.

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 213
  BYOD Interactive, Session I

10:00am MDT

Canvas as a Communication Tool
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Need to Keep your parents informed? How about have a teacher webpage? 
Come find out how Canvas can be used to keep in contact with students, parents, and your Administrator.  
Speakers
avatar for Michael Hakkarinen

Michael Hakkarinen

Trainer, UEN
Michael Hakkarinen specializes in helping teachers engage students in the classroom with technology such as Mac Tools, Google Apps for Educators, iPads and more. He earned a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Master’s in Elementary Education... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Counseling Lab
  Hands On, Communication, Session II, Webpage

10:00am MDT

Canvas Assessments
Limited Capacity seats available
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Canvas will help you the teacher complete three key tasks with Mastery Based Grading or "Standards Based Grading": 1. Identify student learning objectives by putting "Outcomes" into your Canvas Course that will align with the Mastery Learning Gradebook 2. Accurately and efficiently align student grades on assignments and quizzes with specific outcomes with rubrics in SpeedGrader 3. Provide students with effective and timely feedback through SpeedGrader, instant results in quizzes, and personalized media comments on assignments and discussions. Participants login to your Tooele Canvas BEFORE Oct. 30th and make sure you know your Login/ password for class. If you cannot remember your login/ password contact Heidi Ross, hross@tooeleschools, PRIOR to the 30th for this information. Presenter will have no access to teacher logins.
Speakers
avatar for Dani Sloan

Dani Sloan

Instructional Technology Trainer, Utah Education Network
Dani Sloan is a technology specialist with expertise in using social media in the classroom. She has a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Instructional Design and Educational Psychology from the University of Utah, where she is currently an Adjunct Instructor... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 130
  Hands On, Session I

10:00am MDT

Create Content in Canvas
Limited Capacity seats available
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Don't spend money on the copy machine making papers that will just get lost. Put your content online where students can access it from anywhere. No excuses! Come find out how to post your instructions, worksheets, link a webpage, embed a video, or any other items that can help you streamline teaching and learning for your classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Jared Covili

Jared Covili

Board Member, UCET
Jared Covili has been a trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN) for 13 years. He specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as Google Apps for Education, geospatial learning, social media strategies, and digital devices. Previously, Jared was a... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 131
  Hands On, Session I

10:00am MDT

Google Teacher Sites
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Create your own Google teacher site on the spot! We'll start off by quickly getting each attendee set up with a Google site.  We'll look at some of the options and cool features you can utilize on your teacher site. This is a hands-on session, so you'll be able to spend time actually modifying and personalizing your site. See you there!  NOTE: If you're interested in learning more, you can stick around for the second session, "Google Calendar," to learn more about how to use Google calendar on your teacher site.  
Speakers
avatar for Katy Challis

Katy Challis

Tooele County School District, Tooele County School District
Tooele, UT

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 207
  Hands On, Session I

10:00am MDT

Hands on Science Tech
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Speakers
DM

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 233
  Hands On, Session I

10:00am MDT

Spheros
Limited Capacity seats available
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Spheros is a programming interface that allow students to code instructions for a wireless robot ball through an simple iPad interface. Come see how it works and learn how to use this incredibly cool system in your class.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Darling

Rebecca Darling

math teacher, Tooele County School District
I'm a 13th year teacher and I love what I do. Prior to teaching, I lived in the corporate world.
JM

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Library
  Hands On, Session I

10:00am MDT

SAGE Data
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During this session you will dig into your SAGE data and make sense of all the information available. Learn how to use SAGE data to inform your instrution and benefit students at a class and individual level. With so much emphasis placed on SAGE data you want to maximize its potential use!

It would be helpful if you made sure that your were able to log into the sage portal before attending this session. There is a lot we want to accomplish and spending as little time getting things going witll help.

See you there!
Speakers
avatar for Kim Rathke

Kim Rathke

Test Administration and Data Coordinator, Utah State Board of Education
Kim Rathke is the Test Administration and Data Coordinator at USBE. She has a master’s in gifted education and is Nationally-Board Certified in ELA/Early Adolescence. She supervises the systems team in the Assessment section that oversees RISE, Utah Aspire Plus, WIDA, DLM, NAEP... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 135
  Hands On, Session I |   Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Active Classroom
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What if you could customize your curriculum to meet individual student needs while matching each lesson to Common Core, state, and district standards? Active Classroom makes it easy! The Web-based curriculum's thousands of inquiry-based learning modules give teachers a variety of content, the power to differentiate for ability levels and learning modes, and flexibility in tailoring and managing assignments.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Padilla

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 208
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Apple configurator
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Learn how to use Apple Configurator, a free program that allows group management of multiple iPads within a classroom. We'll cover the basics of setup and management to get you started as shown in the free ibook "iPad Carts" by David Johansen

http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/ipad-carts/id589579238?mt=11 
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Dumont

Kelly Dumont

Instructional Designer, Ensign College
Kelly Dumont is a former Education Technology Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, UT. He worked in that capacity for 10 years. Previously he he worked as a Curriculum Technology Specialist and taught 5th and 6th grade in Jordan School District. His job is to help teachers... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 141
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Canvas: Introduction to Canvas
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You don't have to be a Ninja Panda to use Canvas! This session helps new Canvas users get started. Participants will cover all the benefits of using an LMS to complement and extend teaching that is already happening in the face to face environment, and how to harness the power of Canvas to make the use of instructional technology easier and more effective.
Speakers
avatar for Rob Bentley

Rob Bentley

IT Product Manager / Instructor, Utah Education Network
Rob taught Language Arts and Spanish for 6 years. For the last 15 years, he's been teaching teachers how to integrate technology effectively into their curriculum. During his time at UEN, he's presented at URSA, UELMA, UCET, ISTE, UFLA, and the CTE conferences many times.

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 132
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Canvas: Teacher tips and Tricks
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Reclaim your teaching time, reduce grading time, meet the evidence required on the new Teaching standards and so much more. Canvas is "misunderstood, come find out what it can do for you, your class, and stop doing double time trying to keep up.
Speakers
DB

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 210
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Common Classroom Tech
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Link to Tooele Tech Talk Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TooeleTechTalk/

Proficiency Level: Novice to Intermediate.

This session will cover the basic use and troubleshooting of common classroom technology.

We will cover:
  • Workstations
  • Printers
  • Document Cameras (Lumens)
  • Projectors
  • ActivBoards (Promethean)
  • Audio Enhancement
  • BYOD

As time permits, we will open the session to questions and give the opportunity for paricipants to share their insight.
Speakers
avatar for Corey Price

Corey Price

Technology Inventory Specialist, TCSD
I have been working for TCSD since October of 2013. Before that, I owned a business doing computer service and repair for 10 years. I love doing what I do!My current position in the Technology Department keeps me on my toes. I am anxious to learn and grow and look forward to this... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 221
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Envision Math
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K-6 Math & Technology
Speakers
LB
PH

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 209
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Game Salad App Development
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Watch a brief deomonstration of GameSalad.  A mobile game building platform that requires no code and that is very easy to learn.  This platform will allow you to create games for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac.
Speakers
avatar for Jay McFarland

Jay McFarland

Host of The Browsers, KSL NewsRadio
Jay Mcfarland spent most of his early career as a restaurant owner and operator in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Nevada. At the age of 29 he was asked to run 42 restaurants for a national corporation. In 2002 Jay financed a small talk radio show with a desire to have an impact on local... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Auditorium
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Geogebra
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GeoGebra is a great free interactive tool that all teachers teaching math should at least know about. It's great for explorations and visualizations and allows to create interactive worksheets for students. My son used GeoGebra last year for his 7th grade science project. In the first portion of my presentation I will talk about his project and show how he used GeoGebra. Then I will present some features of the program. The last portion will be a hands-on workshop where the attendees will get a chance to use GeoGebra and ask questions.

Just to make sure, I'm not affiliated with the creatrors of GeoGebra. I'm just a simple user that really likes it.
Speakers
avatar for Piotr Runge

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 222
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Google sites and Drop It To Me
With the incorporation of new technology into my classroom, Google has really helped me to be more organized and successful in my teaching and my organization.  I have utilized the Goole Apps for Education tools to help my classroom become more tech friendly for my students to use as a daily resource.  Drop it to Me is a tool I use to help me manage student work that is submitted to me electronically.  It is not connected to Canvas but it can be connected to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive for free!  This class will discuss Drop it to Me, setting up an account, account management, and how to use it with your classes as well as tips and tricks to help you manage your own google site.  Please BYOD (Bring your own device) if possible.  I look forward to teaching you new things to help enhance your teaching and motivate your students!  
Speakers
avatar for Benjamin Bybee

Benjamin Bybee

Teacher - Clarke N Johnsen Jr., Tooele School District
Hello! My name is Benjamin Bybee. I teach Spanish at CNJJH and I have been teaching since February of 2011 in various schools in the United States. I love teaching and would not want to do anything else. I am constantly learning new things and I work really hard to help others... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 220
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Imagine Learning- Introduction
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Description Coming
Speakers
BF

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 212
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Introduction to Assistive Technology (UCAT)
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Speakers
JP
avatar for Kent Remund

Kent Remund

Utah AssistiveTech Teams, Utah Assistive Technology Team
U

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 151
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

Promethean: Novice
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Description Coming
Speakers
DB

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 136
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

UEN - Professional Development Opportunities
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Come learn about the various Professional Development Opportunities through UEN.  UEN offers SUU credit and USOE credit for relicensure.  We will also share with you our new Educational Technology Endorsement that can be completed completely online at an affordable cost.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Brooksby

Justin Brooksby

Associate Director, UEN
Justin manages the professional development department at UEN. His expertise is in instructional design, technology integration, learning strategies, and process improvement. He began his career as a network designer for Cisco Systems in 2000. Justin started working at the University... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 134
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

UEN Pioneer Library/eMedia
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Speakers
avatar for Jared Fawson

Jared Fawson

Sr. Technical Trainer / Product Manager, UEN
Jared teaches, guides, consults, and helps educators of any level effectively use technology in the classroom. Creating meaningful and engaging professional learning experiences that can be applied directly into the classroom are Jared's focus as he develops courses and presentations... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 133
  Informational, Session I

10:00am MDT

ASPIRE Q & A
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Description Coming
Speakers
TC

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 137
  Q & A, Session I

10:00am MDT

Power IEP -Sped Specific sessions
Description Coming
Speakers
TA
MJ
RL
DS

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 219
  Q & A, Session I

10:00am MDT

What Should You Know If You Carry On Campus?
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With the recent school shootings, and lots of media attention directed towards teachers taking concealed weapons classes, few know what to expect if they carry on campus.

Chief Turner, Sgt. Jones & Sgt. Potter would like to clarify a few details and make sure staff have the correct information, because there is a great deal of misinforation that could do more harm than good if an Active Shooter event occurs. 

Speakers
SM

Sgt. Mike Jones

K-9 & Patrol Division Supervisor, Grantsville PD
Sgt. Jones serves with Grantsville PD
JP

Jason Potter

Lt., Tooele City Police
Lt. Potter serves with Tooele City PD
CK

Chief Kevin Turner

Chief of Police, Grantsville PD
Chief Turner is Grantsville City's Chief of Police

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
CTE Atrium by Rm 159
  Q & A, Session I

10:00am MDT

Illuminate- Accessing & Creating Tests
Limited Capacity seats available
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OK, Early Adopters, let's go!
In this session we will cover some basics of Illuminate!
We'll cover how to login, how to create online and paper/pencil assessments, and a few of the other great features available to us in this robust system.

Join us as we take TCSD's new formative assessment tool out for a spin!

https://tooeleschools.illuminateed.com

P.S.... hey, don't sign up for multiple sessions of this class! I know I'm handsome, but you'll just get bored hearing me repeat myself, believe me! 
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Hetzendorfer

Vanessa Hetzendorfer

Implementation Manager, Illuminate Education
I am a passionate educator and pursuer of making things easier for teachers.
avatar for Justin Rasmussen

Justin Rasmussen

Data Mentor, Tooele County Schools
My work is focused on helping kids learn and teachers know how that's going. Heard any good jokes lately? How about some bad ones? :)

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Library Lab
  Training, Session I

10:00am MDT

Turnitin- Cancelled-Webinar
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Description Coming
Speakers
T

Friday October 30, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
RM 142
  Webninar, Session I

11:00am MDT

Kotako
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Kotako- Korean Mexican has arrived! If you've stood in line for Cupbop, and many of you have, please give a rousing welcome to Cupbop's next endeavor.... Kotako.


All Food Trucks will serve Attendees from 11am -12:15pm
Presenters with Gold Lanyards can move to the front of the line so they can eat and get ready for their next session. 

The Public is welcome from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. 
Speakers
avatar for KoTako

KoTako

KoTako
Gourmet Korean Mexican Fusion Food! Come visit our mobile restaurant and leave with a full and happy belly! Complex and unique KoMex fusion flavors!If you want to see Kotako schedule, follow us @kotakotruck via Instagram, FB or Twitter.


Friday October 30, 2015 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Truck 5 KoTako -SW Corner of Bates Cyn & Stallion Way
  Lunch, Food Truck, Truck Spot 5

11:00am MDT

A Guy & His Wife Grilled Cheese
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Serving Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches hot and fresh off the grill! If you've around SLC, you're bound to see our Cheesy Truck Somewhere, we frequent all the hottest events. Our mission is to serve up the freshest, best, gourmet grilled cheese you can imagine, so we are always coming up with new ideas. You've got to come and try our delicious gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and fresh cut french fries!!!

All Food Trucks will serve Attendees from 11am -12:15pm
Presenters with Gold Lanyards can move to the front of the line so they can eat and get ready for their next session. 

The Public is welcome from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  
Speakers
avatar for A Guy & his wife Grilled Cheese

A Guy & his wife Grilled Cheese

A Guy & his wife Grilled Cheese
Serving Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches hot and fresh off the grill! If you've around SLC, you're bound to see our Cheesy Truck Somewhere, we frequent all the hottest events. Our mission is to serve up the freshest, best, gourmet grilled cheese you can imagine, so we are... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 11:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Truck 3 A Guy & Wife Grilled Cheese -SW Corner on Bates Cyn & Stallion Way
  Lunch, Food Truck, Truck Spot 3

11:00am MDT

Charlie Boy's BBQ
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TCSD is happy to welcome back Charlie Boy's BBQ serving up Authentic Carolina BBQ! 
 
Charlie has over 45 years of experience in all things BBQ, which shows at 1st bite!
Stansbury & Tooele have enjoyed Charlie's BBQ at several events and football games, so make sure to stop by, say hey and enjoy some awesome food!
 
All Food Trucks will serve Attendees from 11am -12:15pm
Presenters with Gold Lanyards can move to the front of the line so they can eat and get ready for their next session.

The Public is welcome from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. 
Speakers
avatar for Charlie Boy's BBQ

Charlie Boy's BBQ

Charlie has over 45 years of experience in BBQ. He has a passion for cooking meat and has won awards all over the country.


Friday October 30, 2015 11:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Truck 4 Charlie Boy's BBQ -SW Corner on Bates Cyn & Stallion Way
  Lunch, Food Truck, Truck Spot 4

11:00am MDT

Pyromaniacs Pizza
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Pyromaniacs Pizza  https://www.facebook.com/PyromaniacsPizza

Pyromaniacs Pizza- Utah's premier outdoor food experience, featuring wood-fired pizza, brownies, and drinks.

Win Stuff!
Take a pic by their truck, upload it to
Their Facebook page with @techtober2015 or #techtober2015 included, 
OR
TCSD Techtober2015  Twitter page with @techtober2015 or #techtober2015 included,
for a chance to win some swag!

All Food Trucks will serve Attendees from 11am -12:15pm
Presenters with Gold Lanyards can move to the front of the line so they can eat and get ready for their next session. 

The Public is welcome from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. 

 

Speakers
avatar for Pyromaniacs Pizza

Pyromaniacs Pizza

Pyromaniacs Pizza
Pyromaniacs Pizza- Utah's premier outdoor food experience, featuring wood-fired pizza, brownies, and drinks. There's nothing "plain" about our cheese pizzas. We're a food truck and catering company that combines bold, new flavors with classic techniques for our wood-fired pizzas... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 11:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Truck 1 Pyromaniacs Pizza - SW Corner on Bates Cyn & Stallion Way
  Lunch, Food Truck, Truck Spot 1

11:00am MDT

Taco Man
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Tooele's Own Taco Man serving up delightful Mexican food!

All Food Trucks will serve Attendees from 11am -12:15pm
Presenters with Gold Lanyards can move to the front of the line so they can eat and get ready for their next session. 

The Public is welcome from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  
Speakers
TM

Friday October 30, 2015 11:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Truck 2 Taco Man -SW Corner on Bates Cyn & Stallion Way
  Lunch, Food Truck, Truck Spot 2

11:00am MDT

Waffle Love
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Gotta get you some Waffle Love! They are the first gourmet waffle truck in Utah, serving delicious liege waffles and sharing the waffle love. We make amazing liege waffles, trust us its more than a waffle its love at first bite! What is a liege waffle?

All Food Trucks will serve Attendees from 11am -12:15pm
Presenters with Gold Lanyards can move to the front of the line so they can eat and get ready for their next session. 

The Public is welcome from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  
Speakers
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Waffle Love

Waffle Love
Gotta get you some Waffle Love! We are the first gourmet waffle truck in Utah, serving delicious liege waffles and sharing the waffle love. We make amazing liege waffles, trust us its more than a waffle its love at first bite! What is a liege waffle? Liege waffles originated... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 11:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Truck 6 Waffle Love - SW Corner Bates Cyn & Stallion Way
  Lunch, Food Truck, Truck Spot 6

12:15pm MDT

Canvas: Calendar and Scheduler
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Meetings, conferences, assignment due dates, presentation sign ups, games, clubs, notify parents..... quit duplicating what Tooele Canvas already does and reclaim some time! Come learn how you can use the Canvas Calendar/Scheduler and have everything in 1 place WITH a record & color coded.
Speakers
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Rick Harrison

Grantsville High School, Grantsville High School

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 210
  BYOD Informative, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Book creator
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Book Creator is a powerful, yet easy-to-use iPad app that allows students and teachers to create eBooks using text, images, sound, and video. Learn how to create your own eBook.
Speakers
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Kelly Dumont

Instructional Designer, Ensign College
Kelly Dumont is a former Education Technology Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, UT. He worked in that capacity for 10 years. Previously he he worked as a Curriculum Technology Specialist and taught 5th and 6th grade in Jordan School District. His job is to help teachers... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 141
  BYOD Interactive, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Canvas Apps
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Canvas Apps
Come learn how to add BrainPop, CK-12, DefinedSTEM, Embeddable Graphs, FunBrain, Quizlet and WIRIS Equation Editor to your Canvas course. Check out what your Canvas admin has already added for you. Discover the Canvas EduAppCenter and all the wonderful possibilities for integration to content you already use.
Speakers
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Tricia Jackson

Board Member, UCET

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 216
  BYOD Interactive, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Google Apps for Edu
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Description Coming
Speakers
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Tyler Larsen

IT teacher, InTech Colegiate High School

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 217
  BYOD Interactive, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Health Building Canvas Content
Limited Capacity seats available
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TCSD Jr High and High School teachers will use their Health content to build specific content in Canvas to enhance instruction and student engagement. Participating teachers need to bring their own device, know their Tooele Canvas login, and bring digital files of completed units, so they can practice building assessments & grading rubrics. Other Technology teachers will utilize in this session: Google Docs & Google Presentation, so having a Google Drive would be helpful. Session is not closed to other teachers & subjects, but will be conducted using the Secondary Health content.
Speakers
avatar for Alen Howard

Alen Howard

Customer Success Manager, Canvas by Instructure
I am an award-winning educator and administrator with 15 years of experience in secondary education. I have gained experience in developing innovative blended learning schools, programs, and curriculum over the past 7 years. I am able to assist anyone with how to maximize Canvas... Read More →
SL
RQ
avatar for Leslie Stark

Leslie Stark

Strategic Customer Success Manager, Instructure/Canvas
Hi my name is Leslie Stark. I was an 8th/9th grade Social Studies teacher at Park City School District in Park City, Utah. I taught for 7 years at the Junior High. While working at Park City School District, I taught in a 1:1 (laptop) blended classroom environment. I taught with Canvas... Read More →
MT

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 124
  BYOD Interactive, Session III

12:15pm MDT

Safe Schools (Technology to assist with behavior)
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What floats your boat and how can you use that enhance your satisfaction? We will also explore technology and other resources to help manage difficult behavior in the classroom, with co-workers, peers, or in any personal setting. Please bring a device of choice to use during group work and brainstorming. 
Speakers
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Kara Strain

Safe Schools Coordinator, Tooele County School District
I am a behaviorist by nature, trade, experience and education. I enjoy interacting with my environment and problem solving. I am an optimistic realist that believes in the work we do and opportunity we have to influence others for the better.

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 213
  BYOD Interactive, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Canvas Assessments
Limited Capacity seats available
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Canvas will help you the teacher complete three key tasks with Mastery Based Grading or "Standards Based Grading": 1. Identify student learning objectives by putting "Outcomes" into your Canvas Course that will align with the Mastery Learning Gradebook 2. Accurately and efficiently align student grades on assignments and quizzes with specific outcomes with rubrics in SpeedGrader 3. Provide students with effective and timely feedback through SpeedGrader, instant results in quizzes, and personalized media comments on assignments and discussions. Participants login to your Tooele Canvas BEFORE Oct. 30th and make sure you know your Login/ password for class. If you cannot remember your login/ password contact Heidi Ross, hross@tooeleschools, PRIOR to the 30th for this information. Presenter will have no access to teacher logins.
Speakers
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Dani Sloan

Instructional Technology Trainer, Utah Education Network
Dani Sloan is a technology specialist with expertise in using social media in the classroom. She has a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Instructional Design and Educational Psychology from the University of Utah, where she is currently an Adjunct Instructor... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 130
  Hands On, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Canvas ePortfolio
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ePortfolios are a place where you can display and discuss the significant submissions and experiences that are happening during the learning process. 
A Teacher can use them:
- In providing evidence on their evaluations
- Self Reflection
- Share work with friends, PLC, or Administrators
- Demonstrate Mastery
- Showcase professional work.

Students can use them:
- For Scholarships
- Showcase academic work
- For course projects
- With Student organizations
- Create a web presence.  
Speakers
avatar for Michael Hakkarinen

Michael Hakkarinen

Trainer, UEN
Michael Hakkarinen specializes in helping teachers engage students in the classroom with technology such as Mac Tools, Google Apps for Educators, iPads and more. He earned a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Master’s in Elementary Education... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Counseling Lab
  Hands On, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Create Content in Canvas
Limited Capacity seats available
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Don't spend money on the copy machine making papers that will just get lost. Put your content online where students can access it from anywhere. No excuses! Come find out how to post your instructions, worksheets, link a webpage, embed a video, or any other items that can help you streamline teaching and learning for your classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Jared Covili

Jared Covili

Board Member, UCET
Jared Covili has been a trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN) for 13 years. He specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as Google Apps for Education, geospatial learning, social media strategies, and digital devices. Previously, Jared was a... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 131
  Hands On, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Google Calendar
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Come learn about how to use Google calendar! Google calendar is super helpful and remarkably easy to use.  We'll look at some of the cool features of Google calendar and how to use them. This is a hands-on session, so you'll be able to spend time actually creating, modifying, and personalizing your Google calendar.  NOTE: This would be a great session to attend if you attend the "Google Teacher Sites" session during Session 1 so that you can work on the calendar portion of your Google teacher site. 
Speakers
avatar for Katy Challis

Katy Challis

Tooele County School District, Tooele County School District
Tooele, UT

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 207
  Hands On, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Hands on Science Tech
Speakers
DM

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 233
  Hands On, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Spheros
Limited Capacity seats available
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Spheros is a programming interface that allow students to code instructions for a wireless robot ball through an simple iPad interface. Come see how it works and learn how to use this incredibly cool system in your class.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Darling

Rebecca Darling

math teacher, Tooele County School District
I'm a 13th year teacher and I love what I do. Prior to teaching, I lived in the corporate world.
JM

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Library
  Hands On, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Utah Compose (part 1 of 2)
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Learn how to implement Utah Compose in just about any grade level or subject. This amazing tool is available to all utah teachers and students and this 2 part session is the place to help you get the most out of it.

It is essential that you make sure that you are able to log into Utah Compose prior to attending this session. There is a lot we want to accomplish and spending as little time getting everyone logged in will help.

See you there!
Kim
Speakers
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Kim Rathke

Test Administration and Data Coordinator, Utah State Board of Education
Kim Rathke is the Test Administration and Data Coordinator at USBE. She has a master’s in gifted education and is Nationally-Board Certified in ELA/Early Adolescence. She supervises the systems team in the Assessment section that oversees RISE, Utah Aspire Plus, WIDA, DLM, NAEP... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 135
  Hands On, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Active Classroom
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What if you could customize your curriculum to meet individual student needs while matching each lesson to Common Core, state, and district standards? Active Classroom makes it easy! The Web-based curriculum's thousands of inquiry-based learning modules give teachers a variety of content, the power to differentiate for ability levels and learning modes, and flexibility in tailoring and managing assignments.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Padilla

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 208
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

ALEKS
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Description Coming
Speakers
GD

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 211
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Canvas: Introduction to Canvas
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You don't have to be a Ninja Panda to use Canvas! This session helps new Canvas users get started. Participants will cover all the benefits of using an LMS to complement and extend teaching that is already happening in the face to face environment, and how to harness the power of Canvas to make the use of instructional technology easier and more effective.
Speakers
avatar for Rob Bentley

Rob Bentley

IT Product Manager / Instructor, Utah Education Network
Rob taught Language Arts and Spanish for 6 years. For the last 15 years, he's been teaching teachers how to integrate technology effectively into their curriculum. During his time at UEN, he's presented at URSA, UELMA, UCET, ISTE, UFLA, and the CTE conferences many times.

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 132
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Common Classroom Tech
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Proficiency Level: Novice to Intermediate.

This session will cover the basic use and troubleshooting of common classroom technology.

We will cover:
  • Workstations
  • Printers
  • Document Cameras (Lumens)
  • Projectors
  • ActivBoards (Promethean)
  • Audio Enhancement
  • BYOD

As time permits, we will open the session to questions and give the opportunity for paricipants to share their insight.
Speakers
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Corey Price

Technology Inventory Specialist, TCSD
I have been working for TCSD since October of 2013. Before that, I owned a business doing computer service and repair for 10 years. I love doing what I do!My current position in the Technology Department keeps me on my toes. I am anxious to learn and grow and look forward to this... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 221
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Envision Math
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K-6 Math & Technology
Speakers
LB
PH

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 209
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Genius Hour
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Project Based Learning: Using Genius Hour in the classroom for elementary and secondary.
Based off of Google's 20% theory this program is allowing students to study and research their interests is the basis of personalized learning. Genius hour is the method many teachers throughout the world are implementing personalized learning in the classroom. Genius Hour is giving students time each day/week to study the topic of their choice. Genius Hour/time has gained a lot of attention in the past few years. In this session we will discuss strategies to use PBL (project based learning) in the elementary setting.
Speakers
W6
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Hilary Justesen

Teacher - Willow, Tooele School District

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 149
  Informational, Session I

12:15pm MDT

Geogebra
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GeoGebra is a great free interactive tool that all teachers teaching math should at least know about. It's great for explorations and visualizations and allows to create interactive worksheets for students. My son used GeoGebra last year for his 7th grade science project. In the first portion of my presentation I will talk about his project and show how he used GeoGebra. Then I will present some features of the program. The last portion will be a hands-on workshop where the attendees will get a chance to use GeoGebra and ask questions.

Just to make sure, I'm not affiliated with the creatrors of GeoGebra. I'm just a simple user that really likes it.
Speakers
avatar for Piotr Runge

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 222
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Google sites and Drop It To Me
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With the incorporation of new technology into my classroom, Google has really helped me to be more organized and successful in my teaching and my organization.  I have utilized the Goole Apps for Education tools to help my classroom become more tech friendly for my students to use as a daily resource.  Drop it to Me is a tool I use to help me manage student work that is submitted to me electronically.  It is not connected to Canvas but it can be connected to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive for free!  This class will discuss Drop it to Me, setting up an account, account management, and how to use it with your classes as well as tips and tricks to help you manage your own google site.  Please BYOD (Bring your own device) if possible.  I look forward to teaching you new things to help enhance your teaching and motivate your students!
Speakers
avatar for Benjamin Bybee

Benjamin Bybee

Teacher - Clarke N Johnsen Jr., Tooele School District
Hello! My name is Benjamin Bybee. I teach Spanish at CNJJH and I have been teaching since February of 2011 in various schools in the United States. I love teaching and would not want to do anything else. I am constantly learning new things and I work really hard to help others... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 220
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Imagine Learning- Action Area Tools
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Description Coming
Speakers
BF

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 212
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Introduction to Assistive Technology (UCAT)
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Speakers
JP
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Kent Remund

Utah AssistiveTech Teams, Utah Assistive Technology Team
U

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 151
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Reading Plus For West Elementary
This session is specifically designed for those teachers at West Elementary that are currently using Reading Plus in their classrooms. We will review data, examine reports, and learn how to make adjustments to individual student settings to maximize student success. A later session will be available for any educators interested in learning more about Reading Plus.
Speakers
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Southwest Education/Reading Plus

Representative, Reading Plus
709 W 340f0 South     Bountiful    UT    84010    801-390-0714         Kevin Sheridan

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 134
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Sharepoint: School Webmasters
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This class is for webmasters.
We will be looking at what is required by district and law to be on your school website and help you update it to be in compliance.  

Speakers
avatar for Jon Hughes

Jon Hughes

5th Grade Teacher - Copper Canyon, Tooele County School District
I love to use technology in my classroom. Google is my friend :)

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 136
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

ST Math
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Reimagining Math Education

Spatial-Temporal (ST) Math® is the leader in visual math instruction and represents the highest quality and most effective blended learning math solution in K-12 education.

Created by MIND Research Institute, ST Math is game-based instructional software for K-12 and is designed to boost math comprehension and proficiency through visual learning. Integrating with classroom instruction and identified by the CEO-led Change the Equation as one of just four STEM programs ready to scale nationally, ST Math incorporates the latest research in learning and the brain and promotes mastery-based learning and mathematical understanding. The ST Math software games use interactive, graphically-rich animations that visually represent mathematical concepts to improve conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.

Speakers
DT

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 142
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Tech in K-2 Elementary Classroom
Are you a K-2 Teacher trying to use Technology in your classroom? Need some ideas? This session is for you, from a fellow K-2 teacher, because using technology is a little different in K-2 classroom than other grades.
Speakers
CP

Carolyn Pratt

Teacher - Grantsville Elementary, Tooele County School District

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 214
  Informational, Session II, K-2

12:15pm MDT

UEN - eMedia
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Videos can be powerful teaching resources -- come learn how! We will learn five unique uses for video using the resources available in eMedia. UEN’s eMedia allows Utah educators to search, preview and download educational videos, PDF's, music, podcasts (and more!) for FREE! We will give you the tools and training you need to fully utilize this incredible resource!
Speakers
avatar for Jared Fawson

Jared Fawson

Sr. Technical Trainer / Product Manager, UEN
Jared teaches, guides, consults, and helps educators of any level effectively use technology in the classroom. Creating meaningful and engaging professional learning experiences that can be applied directly into the classroom are Jared's focus as he develops courses and presentations... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 133
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

VPORT Reports
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Description Coming
Speakers
CL

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 218
  Informational, Session II

12:15pm MDT

AESOP, iVisions & Benefits Q & A
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Questions about how to schedule a substitute, see your payroll, or insurance benefits?

This session is for you, come ask your questions, finally have time to access them with help at your elbow. Tax time is around the corner and you probably want to know where to get a copy of your W-2 and see what you have paid out on insurance.
Speakers
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Dawn Alys Capito

Child Nutrition Program Secretary
SM
DO
LR

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 137
  Q & A, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Power IEP -Sped Specific sessions
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Description Coming
Speakers
TA
MJ
RL
DS

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 219
  Q & A, Session II

12:15pm MDT

What Should You Know If You Carry On Campus?
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With the recent school shootings, and lots of media attention directed towards teachers taking concealed weapons classes, few know what to expect if they carry on campus. 

Chief Turner, Sgt. Jones & Sgt. Potter would like to clarify a few details and make sure staff have the correct information, because there is a great deal of misinforation that could do more harm than good if an Active Shooter event occurs. 
Speakers
SM

Sgt. Mike Jones

K-9 & Patrol Division Supervisor, Grantsville PD
Sgt. Jones serves with Grantsville PD
JP

Jason Potter

Lt., Tooele City Police
Lt. Potter serves with Tooele City PD
CK

Chief Kevin Turner

Chief of Police, Grantsville PD
Chief Turner is Grantsville City's Chief of Police

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
CTE Atrium by Rm 159
  Q & A, Session II

12:15pm MDT

Illuminate- Accessing & Creating Tests
Limited Capacity seats available
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OK, Early Adopters, let's go!
In this session we will cover some basics of Illuminate!
We'll cover how to login, how to create online and paper/pencil assessments, and a few of the other great features available to us in this robust system.

Join us as we take TCSD's new formative assessment tool out for a spin!

https://tooeleschools.illuminateed.com

P.S.... hey, don't sign up for multiple sessions of this class! I know I'm handsome, but you'll just get bored hearing me repeat myself, believe me! 
Speakers
avatar for Justin Rasmussen

Justin Rasmussen

Data Mentor, Tooele County Schools
My work is focused on helping kids learn and teachers know how that's going. Heard any good jokes lately? How about some bad ones? :)

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
RM 206
  Training, Session III

12:15pm MDT

Illuminate: Reporting Options
Limited Capacity seats available
Description Coming
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Hetzendorfer

Vanessa Hetzendorfer

Implementation Manager, Illuminate Education
I am a passionate educator and pursuer of making things easier for teachers.

Friday October 30, 2015 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Library Lab
  Training, Session II

1:30pm MDT

Adobe Voice
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Adobe Voice We're all Storytellers, Tell YOUR Story 1 line at a time in just a few minutes! Engage students in writing, retelling, fluency, projects, and more with Adobe Voice. Bring your ipad with Adobe Voice already downloaded, or just come to learn about it. In a few minutes you will be telling YOUR story too.
Speakers
avatar for Deanne Hamilton

Deanne Hamilton

teacher - CNJJH, Tooele County School District
2013-14 Science honors class won the national CK12 video contest and received a classroom set of iPad minis. Tooele Education Fund sponsored a mini for use as a resource for special education purposes- specifically audio capabilities. 2014-15 Attended the SHIFT Big Screen... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 218
  BYOD Interactive, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Explain Everything
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Screencasting amplifies each student’s thinking with dynamic audio and visual tools. When students are collaborating using screencasts, they leverage socially constructive learning experiences. Have students explore, create and share in the process of learning through screencasting as a collaboration and formative assessment tool. Come learn how to have your students experience this through the Explain Everything app.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Dumont

Kelly Dumont

Instructional Designer, Ensign College
Kelly Dumont is a former Education Technology Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, UT. He worked in that capacity for 10 years. Previously he he worked as a Curriculum Technology Specialist and taught 5th and 6th grade in Jordan School District. His job is to help teachers... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 141
  BYOD Interactive, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Google Apps for Edu
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Description Coming
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Larsen

Tyler Larsen

IT teacher, InTech Colegiate High School

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 217
  BYOD Interactive, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Health Using Canvas Assessments
Limited Capacity seats available
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TCSD Jr High and High School teachers will use their Health content to build specific assessments with grading rubrics in Canvas. Participating teachers need to bring their own device, know their Tooele Canvas login, and bring digital files of completed units, so they can practice building assessments & grading rubrics. Other Technology teachers will utilize in this session: Google Docs so having a Google Drive would be helpful. Session is not closed to other teachers & subjects, but will be conducted using the Secondary Health content.
Speakers
avatar for Alen Howard

Alen Howard

Customer Success Manager, Canvas by Instructure
I am an award-winning educator and administrator with 15 years of experience in secondary education. I have gained experience in developing innovative blended learning schools, programs, and curriculum over the past 7 years. I am able to assist anyone with how to maximize Canvas... Read More →
SL
RQ
avatar for Leslie Stark

Leslie Stark

Strategic Customer Success Manager, Instructure/Canvas
Hi my name is Leslie Stark. I was an 8th/9th grade Social Studies teacher at Park City School District in Park City, Utah. I taught for 7 years at the Junior High. While working at Park City School District, I taught in a 1:1 (laptop) blended classroom environment. I taught with Canvas... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 124
  BYOD Interactive, Session II

1:30pm MDT

iPad Basics
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New to iPad? Learn to quickly navigate your iPad by finding out what buttons, gestures and multitasking can do. Check out typing tricks along with dictation helps. Organize your apps directly on the iPad or via iTunes. Find out about the App Store and the Notification Center. Bring your iPad to class, fully charged.
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Jackson

Tricia Jackson

Board Member, UCET

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 216
  BYOD Interactive, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Canvas as a Communication Tool
Come learn how Canvas Communication tools can help YOU, your students, and parents. 
 Need to Keep your parents informed? How about have a teacher webpage? 
Come find out how Canvas can be used to keep in contact with students, parents, and your Administrator.  
Speakers
avatar for Michael Hakkarinen

Michael Hakkarinen

Trainer, UEN
Michael Hakkarinen specializes in helping teachers engage students in the classroom with technology such as Mac Tools, Google Apps for Educators, iPads and more. He earned a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Master’s in Elementary Education... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Counseling Lab
  Hands On, Communication, Session III, Webpage

1:30pm MDT

Canvas Assessments
Limited Capacity seats available
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Canvas will help you the teacher complete three key tasks with Mastery Based Grading or "Standards Based Grading": 1. Identify student learning objectives by putting "Outcomes" into your Canvas Course that will align with the Mastery Learning Gradebook 2. Accurately and efficiently align student grades on assignments and quizzes with specific outcomes with rubrics in SpeedGrader 3. Provide students with effective and timely feedback through SpeedGrader, instant results in quizzes, and personalized media comments on assignments and discussions. Participants login to your Tooele Canvas BEFORE Oct. 30th and make sure you know your Login/ password for class. If you cannot remember your login/ password contact Heidi Ross, hross@tooeleschools, PRIOR to the 30th for this information. Presenter will have no access to teacher logins.
Speakers
avatar for Dani Sloan

Dani Sloan

Instructional Technology Trainer, Utah Education Network
Dani Sloan is a technology specialist with expertise in using social media in the classroom. She has a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Instructional Design and Educational Psychology from the University of Utah, where she is currently an Adjunct Instructor... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 130
  Hands On, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Create Content in Canvas
Limited Capacity seats available
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Don't spend money on the copy machine making papers that will just get lost. Put your content online where students can access it from anywhere. No excuses! Come find out how to post your instructions, worksheets, link a webpage, embed a video, or any other items that can help you streamline teaching and learning for your classroom!
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avatar for Jared Covili

Jared Covili

Board Member, UCET
Jared Covili has been a trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN) for 13 years. He specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as Google Apps for Education, geospatial learning, social media strategies, and digital devices. Previously, Jared was a... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 131
  Hands On, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Google Teacher Sites
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Create your own Google teacher site on the spot! We'll start off by quickly getting each attendee set up with a Google site.  We'll look at some of the options and cool features you can utilize on your teacher site. This is a hands-on session, so you'll be able to spend time actually modifying and personalizing your site. See you there! 
Speakers
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Katy Challis

Tooele County School District, Tooele County School District
Tooele, UT

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 207
  Hands On, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Hands on Science Tech
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DM

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 233
  Hands On, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Plickers
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Engage ALL students in critical thinking, give all students the chance to participate and engage in learning without feeling self-conscious, and tailor instruction with instant feedback. Use Plickers for quick checks for understanding to know whether your students are understanding big concepts and mastering key skills. Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices.
Speakers
avatar for Hilary Justesen

Hilary Justesen

Teacher - Willow, Tooele School District

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 149
  Hands On, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Spheros
Limited Capacity seats available
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Spheros is a programming interface that allow students to code instructions for a wireless robot ball through an simple iPad interface. Come see how it works and learn how to use this incredibly cool system in your class.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Darling

Rebecca Darling

math teacher, Tooele County School District
I'm a 13th year teacher and I love what I do. Prior to teaching, I lived in the corporate world.
JM

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Library
  Hands On, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Utah Compose (part 2 of 2)
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Learn how to implement Utah Compose in just about any grade level or subject. This amazing tool is available to all utah teachers and students and this 2 part session is the place to help you get the most out of it.

It is essential that you make sure that you are able to log into Utah Compose prior to attending this session. There is a lot we want to accomplish and spending as little time getting everyone logged in will help.

See you there!
Kim
Speakers
avatar for Kim Rathke

Kim Rathke

Test Administration and Data Coordinator, Utah State Board of Education
Kim Rathke is the Test Administration and Data Coordinator at USBE. She has a master’s in gifted education and is Nationally-Board Certified in ELA/Early Adolescence. She supervises the systems team in the Assessment section that oversees RISE, Utah Aspire Plus, WIDA, DLM, NAEP... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 135
  Hands On, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Windows 8
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Proficiency Level: Novice to Intermediate.

Getting to know Windows 8.1

This hands-on approach will cover various tips, tricks, and hacks to improve your overall productivity and enjoyment with Windows 8.1.
  • Navigating and manipulating the Start Screen
  • Windows Peek, Snap, Shake, etc.
  • Context sensitive menus
  • Hotkeys

As time permits, we will open the session to questions and give the opportunity for paricipants to share their insight.
Speakers
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Corey Price

Technology Inventory Specialist, TCSD
I have been working for TCSD since October of 2013. Before that, I owned a business doing computer service and repair for 10 years. I love doing what I do!My current position in the Technology Department keeps me on my toes. I am anxious to learn and grow and look forward to this... Read More →

Techtoberfest! pptx
Techtoberfest Discovery Activity docx
Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 221
  Hands On, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Active Classroom
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What if you could customize your curriculum to meet individual student needs while matching each lesson to Common Core, state, and district standards? Active Classroom makes it easy! The Web-based curriculum's thousands of inquiry-based learning modules give teachers a variety of content, the power to differentiate for ability levels and learning modes, and flexibility in tailoring and managing assignments.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Padilla

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 208
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Canvas: Introduction to Canvas
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You don't have to be a Ninja Panda to use Canvas! This session helps new Canvas users get started. Participants will cover all the benefits of using an LMS to complement and extend teaching that is already happening in the face to face environment, and how to harness the power of Canvas to make the use of instructional technology easier and more effective.
Speakers
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Rob Bentley

IT Product Manager / Instructor, Utah Education Network
Rob taught Language Arts and Spanish for 6 years. For the last 15 years, he's been teaching teachers how to integrate technology effectively into their curriculum. During his time at UEN, he's presented at URSA, UELMA, UCET, ISTE, UFLA, and the CTE conferences many times.

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 132
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Canvas: Teacher tips and Tricks
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Reclaim your teaching time, reduce grading time, meet the evidence required on the new Teaching standards and so much more. Canvas is "misunderstood, come find out what it can do for you, your class, and stop doing double time trying to keep up.
Speakers
DB

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 210
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

ConnectEd
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Speakers
GD

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 211
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Envision Math
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K-6 Math & Technology
Speakers
LB
PH

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 209
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Exploring OS Accessibility Features
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Students and adults need to have technology adaptations for many reasons, whether it's having something read from a computer, changing contrast on a page, or using magnification.  Fortunately, many of these features are built right into the operating systems we use everyday (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, etc.).  This session will focus on ways to use these accessibility features in a meaningful way. 
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Hunter

Kathy Hunter

Special education teacher, Tooele County Schools
avatar for Janell Locke

Janell Locke

Special Ed Teacher (Life Skills classroom) at Northlake Elementary
JS

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 151
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Geogebra
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GeoGebra is a great free interactive tool that all teachers teaching math should at least know about. It's great for explorations and visualizations and allows to create interactive worksheets for students. My son used GeoGebra last year for his 7th grade science project. In the first portion of my presentation I will talk about his project and show how he used GeoGebra. Then I will present some features of the program. The last portion will be a hands-on workshop where the attendees will get a chance to use GeoGebra and ask questions.

Just to make sure, I'm not affiliated with the creatrors of GeoGebra. I'm just a simple user that really likes it.
Speakers
avatar for Piotr Runge

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 222
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Imagine Learning- Admin Tools and Reports
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Description Coming
Speakers
BF

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 212
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

New Teacher Woodcock Johnson III Cognitive and Academic Electronic Scoring
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avatar for Shelly DeWitt

Shelly DeWitt

School Psychologist, TCSD
JS

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 137
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Promethean: Practitioner
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Description Coming
Speakers
DB

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 136
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Reading Plus
Come learn how Reading Plus is changing the way students read. See how research advisors like Ray Reutzel, David Pearson, John Guthrie, Timothy Rasinski, Elfrieda Hiebert, Jay Samuels, and others have influenced the modifications in our latest updates of this proven program. Placed on the USOE-approved list for K-3 Early Reading Intervention, Reading Plus is used in districts throughout the state including Tooele, Alpine, Canyons, Jordan, Ogden, Provo, Duchesne, Uintah.
Speakers
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Southwest Education/Reading Plus

Representative, Reading Plus
709 W 340f0 South     Bountiful    UT    84010    801-390-0714         Kevin Sheridan

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 134
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Sharepoint: New Teacher Sites
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Description Coming
Speakers
DW

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 213
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

ST Math
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Reimagining Math Education

Spatial-Temporal (ST) Math® is the leader in visual math instruction and represents the highest quality and most effective blended learning math solution in K-12 education.

Created by MIND Research Institute, ST Math is game-based instructional software for K-12 and is designed to boost math comprehension and proficiency through visual learning. Integrating with classroom instruction and identified by the CEO-led Change the Equation as one of just four STEM programs ready to scale nationally, ST Math incorporates the latest research in learning and the brain and promotes mastery-based learning and mathematical understanding. The ST Math software games use interactive, graphically-rich animations that visually represent mathematical concepts to improve conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.

Speakers
DT

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 142
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Tech in K-2 Elementary Classroom
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Are you a K-2 Teacher trying to use Technology in your classroom? Need some ideas? This session is for you, from a fellow K-2 teacher, because using technology is a little different in K-2 classroom than other grades.
Speakers
CP

Carolyn Pratt

Teacher - Grantsville Elementary, Tooele County School District

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 214
  Informational, K-2, Session III

1:30pm MDT

UEN - NoodleTools
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In this session, educators will learn strategies for teaching students how to use technology to plan, develop, and cite content for research projects using Noodle Tools. Participants will also gain familiarity with Pioneer Library for information literacy, research projects, strategies for finding and citing online information. Join us and come use your Noodle!
Speakers
avatar for Jared Fawson

Jared Fawson

Sr. Technical Trainer / Product Manager, UEN
Jared teaches, guides, consults, and helps educators of any level effectively use technology in the classroom. Creating meaningful and engaging professional learning experiences that can be applied directly into the classroom are Jared's focus as he develops courses and presentations... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 133
  Informational, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Power IEP -Sped Specific sessions
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Description Coming
Speakers
TA
MJ
RL
DS

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 219
  Q & A, Session III

1:30pm MDT

What Should You Know If You Carry On Campus?
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With the recent school shootings, and lots of media attention directed towards teachers taking concealed weapons classes, few know what to expect if they carry on campus. 

Sgt. Jones & Sgt. Potter would like to clarify a few details and make sure staff have the correct information, because there is a great deal of misinforation that could do more harm than good if an Active Shooter event occurs. 
Speakers
SM

Sgt. Mike Jones

K-9 & Patrol Division Supervisor, Grantsville PD
Sgt. Jones serves with Grantsville PD
JP

Jason Potter

Lt., Tooele City Police
Lt. Potter serves with Tooele City PD
CK

Chief Kevin Turner

Chief of Police, Grantsville PD
Chief Turner is Grantsville City's Chief of Police

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
CTE Atrium by Rm 159
  Q & A, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Illuminate- Accessing & Creating Tests
Limited Capacity seats available
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OK, Early Adopters, let's go!
In this session we will cover some basics of Illuminate!
We'll cover how to login, how to create online and paper/pencil assessments, and a few of the other great features available to us in this robust system.

Join us as we take TCSD's new formative assessment tool out for a spin!

https://tooeleschools.illuminateed.com

P.S.... hey, don't sign up for multiple sessions of this class! I know I'm handsome, but you'll just get bored hearing me repeat myself, believe me!
Speakers
avatar for Justin Rasmussen

Justin Rasmussen

Data Mentor, Tooele County Schools
My work is focused on helping kids learn and teachers know how that's going. Heard any good jokes lately? How about some bad ones? :)

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
RM 206
  Training, Session III

1:30pm MDT

Illuminate: Reporting Options
Limited Capacity seats available
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Description Coming
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Hetzendorfer

Vanessa Hetzendorfer

Implementation Manager, Illuminate Education
I am a passionate educator and pursuer of making things easier for teachers.

Friday October 30, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Library Lab
  Training, Session II

2:45pm MDT

Close of Day- Prizes!
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End the day with some celebrating, which of course translates into Prizes!

You must be present to win, names will be randomly selected by dropping your Conference badge with QR code into boxes as you come into the auditorium for closing, and from Facebook/ Twitter games. (Do Not drop school badge in boxes)


YOU REALLY DON"T WANT TO MISS THIS.... little bird might of let it slip that a trip is one of the prizes. Where to? Show up and find out!
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Ross

Heidi Ross

Online Learning & Canvas Administrator, Tooele County School District
Heidi is the Canvas Administrator for the District and Utah Students Connect, our in district Online Learning option. Additionally, she works with parents, students, counselors and District Administrators wishing to negotiate the Statewide Online Learning Program. Heidi has a Masters... Read More →
avatar for Thane StClair

Thane StClair

EdTech, Tooele County School District
Thane works with teachers in the district to help them leverage technology and tools to benefit students.

Friday October 30, 2015 2:45pm - 3:15pm MDT
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