2017 Alaska Cross Content Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Alaska Cross Content Conference program! We will not have a print program available. This program is a planner for you and does not guarantee you a seat in a session.

Please note that things will be changing daily. Field trips are being finalized. Sessions are still coming in...so stay tuned and watch for changes - the beauty & the beast with technology.

10:45am AKDT

EdTech Roundup: 3 Interactive Tools for Teachers

Try two edtech tools: Nepris for all subjects, and ArcGIS Story Maps for social studies. We will try and discuss both the freemium and the premium sections of these interactive teacher tech lessons.

UPDATE: We were going to explore Desmos, but I ran out of time! We are giving all our attention to Nepris and ArcGIS. Sorry for the mixup :(

Speakers

Mariko Kinikin

Librarian, FNSBSD

Nerdy Librarian with a full quiver of edtech tools to share with you! Ask me which tech tool is worth your time or money investment.

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 222

3-5, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies | 6-8, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies | 9-12, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies

Strand Focus Technology

10:45am AKDT

Read & Write for Google Chrome

Learn how Read&Write for Google Chrome supports personalized learning for students using Google Apps (Docs, Slides, etc.) when they are writing papers, creating presentations, and conducting research using computers.

Speakers

Misha Gelvin

Read Write for Google Chrome Resources pdf

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 205

3-5, English/Language Arts, Other, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Other, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Other, Science, Social Studies, Special Education

Strand Focus Technology

10:45am AKDT

Secure Your Own Oxygen Mask First: Self-Care for the Whole Teacher

We strive to care for the "whole student," considering home situation, support network, mental/emotional health, but who cares for the whole teacher? We'll explore pathologies of our profession and review self-care tools to improve your year. Teacher Wellness

Speakers

Carrie Heimer

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 232

3-5, Other | 6-8, Other | 9-12, Other

Strand Focus Inquiry/Exploration/Investigation

10:45am AKDT

World Peace Game

This is a hands-on, geopolitical simulation that engages children of all ages with highly charged diplomatic problem-solving.
Learning to live and work comfortably in the unknown. We will view the documentary with ensuing discussion. Topics addressed: PBL, interdisciplinary and interconnected learning, just-in-time teaching, critical thinking, synthesis, communication.

Speakers

Shane Wiegand

Teacher, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

I love to engage with students about our world.

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 156

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Classcraft: A Gamification Approach to Classroom Management, Learning Management Systems, & Personal Learning

Gamification takes the principles of games and applies them to non-game situations. Classcraft uses technology as a way to facilitate classroom management, borrowing the aesthetic and appeal of games to engage students.

The gameplay is grounded in the real-class social experience, which means screen time is kept to a minimum and the real transformation happens directly in the classroom.

***THIS SESSION REPEATS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 FROM 3:30 TO 4:30.***

Speakers

Coby Haas

Assistive Technology Specialist, FNSBSD

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 203

3-5, Other | 6-8, Other | 9-12, Other | K-2, Other

Strand Focus Technology

10:45am AKDT

Clearing The Path To School Success for Students in Transition

This session will provide an overview of the McKinney-Vento Act and will focus on supporting school success for students living in transition. Topics include: eligibility and identification, school access, eliminating barriers, and more. Opportunities to identify challenges, and brainstorm solutions.

Speakers

Leona McDaniels

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 217

3-5, Other | 6-8, Other | 9-12, Other | K-2, Other

Strand Focus Inquiry/Exploration/Investigation

10:45am AKDT

Connecting STEM and Careers in K-8 Classrooms

How to connect your classrooms with the resources and career opportunities in your communities that make vital connections to the classroom content. Make your current content relavent, meningful and engaging by connecting careers stem thinking skills to those learning opportunities. Have your students working with engineers, biologists, medical technicians, carpenters, and other professinals as you teach literature, math, STEM, science, technology and health. Heather Baker and Kristie Controneo have been successful in making great connections and will join us to share some ideas and an activity that help young children make these connections.

Moderators

Heath Baker

Kristie Controneo

Speakers

Cheryl Bobo

Technology Director, Craig City School Distrcit

At Craig City School District and across the state , I provide support and leadership for technology in learning. We use laptops, iPads, robots, probes, and our rich environment to encourage , problem solving, collaboration, curiosity and engagement to support growth for each... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 245

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Pearson Realize - Beginner Training Session

Speakers

Anne Susen

Pearson Education

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 104

3-5, Other | 6-8, Other | 9-12, Other | K-2, Other

Strand Focus Technology

10:45am AKDT

Reaching Parents and Students Through SeeSaw and Remind

In this session, participants will learn cool apps that will help teachers establish meaningful communication with parents and students in real time. This is a BYOD session.

Speakers

Benedict Cabasal

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 105

10:45am AKDT

RethinkEd for Paraprofessionals

This session will provide training on using the RethinkEd platform to further your knowledge and success in supporting students behaviorally and academically. It will also include time to explore resources to make and take back to your class.

Speakers

Pat Turner

ABEL Mentor Teacher, FNSBSD

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Ryan 110

3-5, Other, Special Education | 6-8, Other, Special Education | 9-12, Other, Special Education | K-2, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Technology

10:45am AKDT

RethinkEd Introduction for Teachers

This session supports teachers with the tools they need to create and implement effective behavior and academic plans that increase learning and decrease challenging behavior.

Speakers

Pat Turner

ABEL Mentor Teacher, FNSBSD

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Ryan 112

3-5, Other, Special Education | 6-8, Other, Special Education | 9-12, Other, Special Education | K-2, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Technology

10:45am AKDT

Incorporating the Pedagogy of Debating into Any Classroom

Debating is a powerful pedagogy, leveraging the motivations of competition to inspire students to research, analyze, understand and communicate effectively about their position. As a dynamic communicative activity, debate engages both participants and observers in the consideration of controversial issues in ways that other assignments, particularly public speaking or writing, do not.

This session will equip attendees with the comprehension and tools they need to incorporate debating into any classroom.

Speakers

Steven Johnson

Seawolf Debate, University of Alaska Anchorage

Steve Johnson directs UAA's Seawolf Debate Program. The founding president of the National Parliamentary Debate Association and former chair of the World Universities Debating Council, Steve has coached Alaskan students to international success in competitive debating. Long an advocate... Read More →

#1 The structure of debates pptx

#2 Formats Propositions pptx

#3 Evaluating Debates pptx

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Ryan 121

6-8, English/Language Arts, Other, Social Studies | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Other, Social Studies

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

10:45am AKDT

Bridging Traditions from the Alaskan Arctic to the Mississippi Delta

Mississippi Delta...and Beyond, with slides, music, video, food & frolic! (Emphasis on 7th-12th, however, lessons and materials may be adapted for younger students).
Kelly and Heidi will take you there...to the MS Delta, Berlin Germany, and New Orleans, through highlights of three outstanding opportunities for teachers:
• NEH Landmarks Workshop: MS Delta, Most Southern Place (Cleveland, MS),
• Goethe Institute's TOP (Germany ), and the
• Southern Institute for Education and History: Teaching the Past One Person at a Time: Holocaust and Civil Rights Stories (New Orleans, LA).
Multiple resource links provided to make multi-sensory connections with history, and to share them with your students in Alaska; TOP materials given to the first 20 workshop registrants, these materials are excellent and are geared for high school and middle school; refreshments.

Speakers

Heidi Imhof

7/8 English and Social Studies, Barnette Magnet School, FNBSD

Interests: Travel/Study opportunities that offer the best possible primary source materials to use in my classes; National History Day, Debate. Education Background: Barnette Magnet School, English and Social Studies teacher now; because of a later in life 2nd M.A. in English Language... Read More →

Kelly Scanlon

Teacher, Barnette Magnet School

Heidi Imhof and Kelly Scanlon are teachers at Barnette Magnet School in Fairbanks, AK. We teach 7th and 8th grade core subjects, but reach all grades in our social studies work. At this conference we plan to share stipend-based summer educational opportunities for teachers.

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 109

6-8, Other, Social Studies | 9-12, Other, Social Studies | General, Other, Social Studies

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Covering the Bases; Cooperative Teaming at The High School Level

Our goal is to share with others a positive secondary case management teaming model that involves; cooperative teaching across the content areas, resources for tracking grades and student performance along with linking them to IEP goals.

Speakers

Jessi Felice

Special Education Teacher, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

At Homer High we strive to be resourceful to all teachers and students across the content areas. We hope to enlighten people to how this could look and how to make it happen. We will share our tools!

Laura Reiske

Special Education Resource Teacher, Homer High School

Covering The Bases pptx

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 226

9-12, Other, Special Education

Host Organization Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Strand Focus Personalized Learning

10:45am AKDT

Creating a digital/physical classroom

In this session I will talk about using Google Suite to create personalized lessons, online space for students, and teach a language class. This class will be hands on so please bring your smart phone, computer, or tablet. We will play with different parts of Google and be active.

If you are interested in the sessions please take a moment to fill out a quick survey, the link is below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX8zKVd0LfEosc1x-WzckUO1MhdB3fLf5iz8fphA4sXfR4yA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Speakers

Carolyn Mousseau

AFLA

Teaches ESL and works with ELL students

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 224

9-12, Other

Strand Focus Personalized Learning, Technology

1:30pm AKDT

Math & CTE: Cross curricular integration

Math and CTE are synergistic. Through application in Career and Technical Education, math becomes more real, viable, and relevant to all students. Come hear how the two fields can complement each other and instructional duties may be shared.

Speakers

Deborah Riddle

Division Operations Manager, Dept. of Education and Early Development

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 103

3-5, CTE, Mathematics, Other, Science | 6-8, CTE, Mathematics, Other, Science | 9-12, CTE, Mathematics, Other, Science | K-2, CTE, Mathematics, Other, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Redefining Success: Supporting All Students to Reach Their Full Potential

Juli, Alex, and Jessica provide a unique perspective on how to support ALL students to learn. Juli, a university mathematics educator, provides the viewpoint of both the educator and the parent of children with special needs. Alex, a college freshman, shares her story related to both medical and educational struggles. Jessica, a high school junior, provides the position of both the sibling and student with a disability and connects her experiences as a high achiever to a new perspective on Universal Design for Learning.

***THIS SESSION WILL REPEAT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.***

Speakers

Dr. Juli Dixon, Alex and Jessica Dixon

Title: A Stroke of Luck: A Family’s Journey a Roadmap for SupportThe Dixons offer a unique perspective on supporting children with medical issues and their caregivers and siblings. Juli provides the educator’s viewpoint as a parent of children with special needs and medical difficulties... Read More →

Alex Dixon

Jessica Dixon

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm AKDT
Ryan Rm 40

3-5, Mathematics, Other, Special Education | 6-8, Mathematics, Other, Special Education | 9-12, Mathematics, Other, Special Education | K-2, Mathematics, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

1:30pm AKDT

Using Dog Mushing as a Teaching Tool

Speakers

Aliy Zirkle

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm AKDT
Ryan 118

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

1:30pm AKDT

Maximizing student safety to increase classroom learning

Classroom tools and strategies designed to increase physical, environmental and intellectual safety. Participants will discuss ways to increase achievement and diffuse tension in students displaying symptoms of toxic stress.

Speakers

Nick Schumacher

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 105

6-8, Counseling, Other | 9-12, Counseling, Other

1:30pm AKDT

Blended Learning in the 21st Century Classroom

Technology integration in the classroom is now an imperative part of teaching our learners. But, we can’t stop there. The next step is to effectively implement these technologies to foster a blended learning atmosphere meeting the needs of every

Speakers

James Allen

Personalized Learning Specialist, McGraw-Hill Education

James Allen is a Personalized Learning Specialist working in support of the McGraw-Hill Education K-12 sales team. As a Personalized Learning Specialist, James works closely with the local McGraw-Hill representative and interested schools/districts to create 21st Century, personalized... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 227

1:30pm AKDT

LAMP Words For Life: Vocabulary Review & Practice

This session will cover: guiding principles of LAMP and features & patterns of LAMP. This session will involve hands-on practice, so please bring your student's iPad device with LAMP installed. ALL staff who currently work with students using LAMP application or Unity software are encouraged to come!

Speakers

Ellen Axmear

~$LAMP Words For Life pptx

LAMP WFL Quick Reference pdf

WFL Vocabulary Quick Reference pdf

Poster Size LAMP WFL Manual Board 30x50.75 pdf

dos and donts aac by assistiveware jane farrall pdf

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 155

3-5, English/Language Arts, Other, Special Education | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Other, Special Education | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Other, Special Education | K-2, English/Language Arts, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Technology

1:30pm AKDT

Social Skills Curricula for ALL Students

This session is for teachers to learn about the importance of integrating social skills instruction into everyday curriculum. We will explore a wide range of social skills curricula available through the ABEL lending library.

Speakers

Pat Turner

ABEL Mentor Teacher, FNSBSD

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Ryan 112

3-5, Other, Special Education | 6-8, Other, Special Education | 9-12, Other, Special Education | K-2, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Inquiry/Exploration/Investigation

1:30pm AKDT

Voices from the Spill: Integrating Alaska History with Oil Spill Science

Using an oral history lesson for secondary students, the science of oil spills can be integrated with composition and art. This lesson introduces why it is important for students to explore oil spill science in later lessons.

Speakers

Lisa Matlock

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 247

6-8, English/Language Arts, Other, Science, Social Studies | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Other, Science, Social Studies

Host Organization Prince William Sound RCAC
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

We the People - Extending the Hearing Process

This session is aimed at middle school teachers working with the We the People curriculum. Facilitated by Maida Buckley, We the People Alaska Coordinator, and Amy Gallaway, mentor for the Center for Civic Education’s JMLP SEED grant, the goals for the session include: sharing how to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions

Speakers

Maida Buckley

Amy Gallaway

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Ryan 210

6-8, Other | 9-12, Other

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

1:30pm AKDT

CHAMPS A Proactive & Positive Approach to Classroom Management

We will learn STOIC (Structure, Teach Expectations, Observe, Interact Positively, and Correct Fluently); representing five variables you can experiment with to try to guide students toward the goal of respectful, responsible, motivated behavior. You must bring a Safe & Civil School's CHAMPS or Discipline in the Secondary Classroom book.

Speakers

Georgia Sandgren

Military Student Support Coordinator, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Georgia Sandgren oversees the DODEA Project 360 grant and is the point person for the school district for military families. Mrs. Sandgren served in US Air Force and earned a Master in Arts degree. She has been with the school district for the past 14 years in various positions: Substitute... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 156

3-5, Other | 6-8, Other | 9-12, Other | K-2, Other

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

1:30pm AKDT

Ethical Decision Making For The Professional Counselor

This session is a professional development opportunity for professional counselors. Common issues in ethics such as confidentiality, informed consent, and referrals will be covered in this session as well as an in depth look at the code of ethics.

Speakers

Samantha McMorrow

School Counselor, FNSBSD

Samantha is a certified K-12 School Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and has certification in substance abuse counseling (CDC II). Additionally, she has her LPC and credential for supervising in the state of Alaska. Samantha has 11-years experience in the counseling... Read More →

Handout Ethical Decision Making for the Professional Counselor pdf

EthicalStandards2016 pdf

2014 aca code of ethics(1) pdf

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 108

3-5, Counseling, Other | 6-8, Counseling, Other | 9-12, Counseling, Other | K-2, Counseling, Other

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

Kiuġuyat: The Northern Lights

This film explores Iñupiaq culture and language as well as physical science concepts related to the northern lights. The video and associated classroom activities are available for free online at https://culturalconnections.gi.alaska.edu

Speakers

Lori Schoening, Lynda McGilvary, Doreen Hayward

Education Outreach,, Geophysical Institute, UAF

This team has more than 50 years combined experience providing place-based and culturally relevant science education outreach to K-12 schools and communities in Alaska.

Doreen Hayward

Lynda McGilvary

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop Library

3-5, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | 6-8, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | 9-12, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

Great Ways to Use Google Sites in the Classroom

As a classroom teacher of 19 years, I am always on the look out for ways to help me stay organized, creative and efficient! Last year I discovered Google Sites. Please join me as I discuss and share with you the different ways you can implement Google Sites into your classroom. This is a short, dynamic session that will add a new gizmo in your tool box.

Speakers

Olga Napolilli

Teacher, Fairbanks Northstar Borough School District

This is my 20th year of teaching. Technology has to simplify and enhance my life in order for me to use it. What I use in my classroom has been tested and loved like a winning recipe.

Google Sites Writing Portfolio How To pdf

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop Rm 171

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, World Languages | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, World Languages | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, World Languages | K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, World Languages

Host Organization FNBSD
Strand Focus Technology

3:15pm AKDT

Beyond the Basics with GradeCam: Standards, Number Grid, Credit Form & More!

Explore GradeCam response types other than multiple choice, including rubric capture and Aita, which scores handwritten numeric answers. Also examine data reports: student by standard, student longitudinal report, classes by assignment and more.

This session is focused on staff who have an existing GradeCam account and wish to explore more options. All grades and subjects welcome.

Speakers

Gail O'Malley (GradeCam)

Educational Consultant, GradeCam

I was a classroom teacher for 32 years, mostly at the middle school level. I believe working with young people kept me young. I love to garden, hike, bicycle, and entertain with food. I belong to a book club of fantastic women. I live in Corvallis, OR with my husband and our cat... Read More →

GradeCam English pdf

GradeCam Math (1) pdf

GradeCam Science pdf

GradeCam SocialStudies pdf

GradeCam Specialty pdf

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 155

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

Strand Focus Technology

3:15pm AKDT

Engage Me!

Tired of hearing that digital learning is the only way to engage the modern learner? Then let’s go old school, but good school on your students. Experience ten tried and true ways to motivate your students to engage in your classroom and find meaningful learning in your curriculum. Increase productivity and the desire to succeed in all of your students.

Speakers

Crissy Lauterbach

President/Chief Innovator, Contact Learnng

Ms. Lauterbach is the Innovative Teaching and Learning Coordinator for Butler Tech in Hamilton, Ohio. In 1994, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She completed her graduate work in Educational Leadership and Curriculum at the University... Read More →

ENGAGE ME!! pptx

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop Gym

Strand Focus Personalized Learning

3:15pm AKDT

RethinkEd Advanced for Teachers

This session is for FNSBSD teachers who currently utilize RethinkEd web-based platform in their classrooms. Topics include: new RethinkEd features, academic resources, and merging onto Goalview. Interactive session; computer required.

Speakers

Pat Turner

ABEL Mentor Teacher, FNSBSD

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan 112

3-5, Other, Special Education | 6-8, Other, Special Education | 9-12, Other, Special Education | K-2, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Technology

3:15pm AKDT

Incorporating the Pedagogy of Debating into Any Classroom

Speakers

Steven Johnson

Seawolf Debate, University of Alaska Anchorage

#1 The structure of debates pptx

#2 Formats Propositions pptx

#3 Evaluating Debates pptx

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan 121

6-8, English/Language Arts, Other, Social Studies | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Other, Social Studies

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

3:15pm AKDT

21st Century Career and Workforce Development

A presentation on current and future workforce development efforts in the state, followed by an interactive round table discussion on needs, trends and strategies for preparing the next generation of Alaska's workers. The unique needs, challenges, and opportunities we face as a state will be the focus of this session. As a group we will identify some actionable items and strategies for future collaboration.

Speakers

Scott Warren

Program Manager, Education, GCI

K-12 Teaching, Counseling, Leadership Post-Secondary Training Workforce Development Education Technology Distance Learning Interactive Video Learning Twitter @scotthwarren

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 201

9-12, CTE, Other

Strand Focus Personalized Learning

3:30pm AKDT

Classcraft: A Gamification Approach to Classroom Management, Learning Management Systems, & Personal Learning

Speakers

Coby Haas

Assistive Technology Specialist, FNSBSD

Friday September 29, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 205

3-5, Other | 6-8, Other | 9-12, Other | K-2, Other

Strand Focus Technology

3:30pm AKDT

Pearson Realize Training - Advanced Session

Speakers

Glenn Gordon

Science Solutions Specialist, Pearson

Learning resources, courseware, and services

Friday September 29, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan 37

3-5, Other | 6-8, Other | 9-12, Other | K-2, Other

Strand Focus Technology

3:30pm AKDT

Using Dog Mushing as a Teaching Tool

Speakers

Aliy Zirkle

Friday September 29, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan 118

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

9:45am AKDT

Finding Time for Personalized Learning in the Busy Classroom

What is personalized Learning and how can we incorporate it into our daily classroom activities? The roots of Personalized Learning can be traced back to Aristotle and the Socratic method, but how can we find time in today’s busy classroom to individualize each student’s experience to such an extent? The answer lies in using a growing number of Personalized Learning products in a blended environment that allow teachers to more effectively address their student’s needs. Come find out how.

Speakers

James Allen

Personalized Learning Specialist, McGraw-Hill Education

Saturday September 30, 2017 9:45am - 11:15am AKDT
Ryan 121

9:45am AKDT

From Personalized Learning to Competency Based Reporting in a Snap

See how Fairbanks, MatSu, North Slope, and 150 other districts in the Northwest and across the nation are making this transition very easy for teachers, administrators, and parents using Silverback Learning Solution’s award winning Mileposts platform.

Speakers

Silverback Learning Solutions

CEO, Silverback Learning Solutions

Silverback Learning Solutions: We have 3 made to fit Idaho solutions: 1) Mileposts - Provides a holistic view of every student that drives achievement growth with actionable data, goal setting, plan building, progress monitoring, educational resources, and complete analytics. 2) Edify... Read More →

Saturday September 30, 2017 9:45am - 11:15am AKDT
Lathrop 105

Strand Focus Personalized Learning

9:45am AKDT

Flip Instruction & Create Student-Centered Classrooms

“Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?” Lecture alone is ineffective whether it is live or online. So, the challenge with the flipped classroom model is to engage students around the content in a dynamic way. Then class time can be used to create learning communities.

Speakers

Catlin Tucker

Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Teacher, bestselling author, international trainer, and frequent Edtech speaker, who currently teaches in Sonoma County where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2010. Catlin’s first book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 is a bestseller and... Read More →

Sponsors

McGraw-Hill Education

Flipped Classroom Workshop 2016 pdf

Saturday September 30, 2017 9:45am - 11:15am AKDT
Lathrop Library

6-8, CTE, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies | 9-12, CTE, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

12:00pm AKDT

Redefining Success: Supporting All Students to Reach Their Full Potential

***THIS SESSION WILL REPEAT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29.***

Speakers

Dr. Juli Dixon, Alex and Jessica Dixon

Alex Dixon

Jessica Dixon

Sponsors

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Saturday September 30, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKDT
Lathrop Rm 172

3-5, Mathematics, Other, Special Education | 6-8, Mathematics, Other, Special Education | 9-12, Mathematics, Other, Special Education | K-2, Mathematics, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Developing critical thinkers/problem solvers for tomorrow’s world

1:15pm AKDT

Personalized Learning Portfolios for the Educator

Don't leave the educators out of the Personalized Learning movement. Create complete Professional Learning Portfolios for every educator that are seamless and transferrable with Silverback Learning Solution’s Teacher Vitae platform.

Speakers

Silverback Learning Solutions

CEO, Silverback Learning Solutions

Saturday September 30, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm AKDT
Lathrop 105

2:30pm AKDT

Station Rotation Model: Play & Plan

Teachers will experience a station rotation lesson then design a lesson they can use with students tomorrow. This session will end with an explanation of how teachers can combine the flipped classroom and station rotation model with an in-class flip! Teachers will leave with concrete strategies and tools they can use now!

Speakers

Catlin Tucker

Station Rotation–Play & Plan PDF pdf

Saturday September 30, 2017 2:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop Library

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