LOTL 2016 Precon Workshops - August 15, 2016 AM Workshops – 8:30 – 11:45 AM

Orchard View High School

The Teacher Prep Course You WISH You Had Taken In College

Dave Tchozewski

Do you remember taking a teacher prep course in college that explored dozens and dozens of teaching and learning strategies? Me neither. Well, it’s never too late to learn. After a brief overview of Discovery Education resources, we will take a close look at many of 100+ strategies that are part of the Spotlight on Strategies (S.O.S.) series from Discovery Education. These strategies include topics like Compare & Contrast, Key Ideas and Details, Instructional Hooks, Sequencing, Summarizing, and others. Join me for 3 Truths and 1 Lie, Half the Story, and A-E-I-O-U, Table Top Texting, and even a Snowball Fight. Integrating eResources Into the MS/HS Curriculum

Christine Schneider and Joan Vincent

Participants will learn about the free eResources available in the Teens Gateway of the Michigan eLibrary such as Britannica School, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, Research in Context, and Learning Express Library, just to name few. We will also explore the Google Integration of Gale products. Please bring your own device and several lesson/unit plans; the second half of this session will be focused on integrating MeL resources into your curriculum. Google Classroom - Getting Started

Andy Mann

Learn to use create a class using Google Classroom and add students. Explore Announcement, Assignments, and Questions. Learn to attachment files, Google Drive documents, YouTube videos, and resource links. See how you can give an assignment or post an announcement to multiple classes at once. Work through the assignment workflow – from how students submit completed assignments to how a teacher grades and return assignments. Must be a Google Apps for Education using school with Google Classroom enabled. Your Formative Assessment Toolbox

Heather Hall

The number of formative assessment tools available in technology seems to be multiplying every day. This 1/2 day session will overview some of the easiest, most engaging Web 2.0 tools for formative assessment today. You will be introduced to a variety of tools and given time to create accounts as well as assessments that you can use to start the school year. You're sure to leave this session with a number of tools you can use the first week of classes.

Registration: $30 - includes lunch ($20 for ½ day) More Information at http://learningonthelakeshore.org

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LOTL 2016 Precon Workshops - August 15, 2016 Creative Language Arts Projects Using Web Tools

Rachel Kalajainen and Erica Trowbridge

Creative writing can get rather boring when you have to grade 125 papers on the same topic. Imagine giving students a choice in their assignments while making them more interesting for you. There are many easy web tools that you have already heard of that help give students a voice in the modern world. Join us as we explore how to increase literacy in an ELA classroom through the use of classroom blogs and web-based publishing tools such as Weebly and LucidPress among others. Coding & Programming Boot Camp: Starting From Scratch

Andrew Haak

In this session, we will begin to demystify the language of computer science with some simple and free resources for educators and students. We will explore several online sites that help transform computer programming into "building block" type games that engage students and help them to start to build the vocabulary of coding. Learn how to integrate Google CS First, a pre-made, student-friendly coding curriculum that can be started and run easily by teachers from any skill level. Beginners are welcome...please bring your own Chromebook / laptop. Leaders from the tech community and even the President are calling for more students to consider computer science as a possible career. Using these resources, students will gain vital experience in this challenging and lucrative STEM field, all while having a blast doing so!

PM Workshops – 12:30 – 3:45 PM

Grab Your Snorkel for a Deep Dive into Google Forms

Orchard View High School

Dave Tchozewski

Google Forms is a powerful tool within the Google suite of applications. With Forms, you can gather information, survey participants, assign quizzes and much more. You will learn how create/edit/share basic forms, including adding images and videos, section breaks and headers. We will also include advanced features such as data validation and page redirects. As a bonus, we will learn about Add-ons to give some extra power to your forms and spreadsheets. Participants will leave with a solid, hands-on Google Form experience. Integrating eResources Into the Elementary Curriculum

Christine Schneider and Joan Vincent

Participants will learn about the free eResources available in the Kids Gateway of the Michigan eLibrary such as Britannica School, Worldbook for Kids, and Kids InfoBits, just to name few. We will also explore the Google Integration of Gale products. Please bring your own device and several lesson/unit plans; the second half of this session will be focused on integrating MeL resources into your curriculum.

Registration: $30 - includes lunch ($20 for ½ day) More Information at http://learningonthelakeshore.org

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LOTL 2016 Precon Workshops - August 15, 2016 Google Classroom - Intermediate Andy Mann Explore a dozen strategies to take Google Classroom use to the next level. Understand how to take advantage of new Classroom features and web apps with built-in links to Classroom. Learn how students and teachers are using mobile devices to get all their work finished. Explore best practices for discussion forms and gradebook syncing to your SIS. Dig into strategies to make Google Classroom serve more like a full learning management system and tips for sharing information from Classroom with parents. Learn how Goobric can be used to add rubrics to Google Classroom grading. Bring a device with a “practice” Classroom and a Smartphone or tablet with the Google Classroom app installed. Google Classroom experience required. Math + Tech = Engaged Learners

Tara Maynard

Learn how your students can explore and master essential mathematics concepts using Desmos and Geogebra. See how they can gather data using Socrative or Formative to create meaningful conversations using real-world data. Explore time-saving apps such as Thatquiz, which not only provides immediate feedback, but requires mastery of a skill level before a student can advance. Try classroom-tested apps such as Quizizz, IXL, and Quizlet, to help students practice their core math skills. Leave ready to use an assortment of technology tools to engage your students, improve learning, and save teacher time. Chrome Tools to Support Reading and Writing

Jim Kauppila

This session will focus on both free and subscription based Chrome tools to support students who struggle with reading and writing. Writing tools covered will include free word completion and dictation options, as well as a new subscription based tool which offers word prediction to support students with significant spelling challenges. Reading tools covered will include free text readers (Chrome Speak and Select & Speak), as well as a new subscription based text reader which offers options for on-the-fly adjustment of complexity of online reading. Join us to find out how you can use these tools to increase written output and academic success of your students with writing and spelling challenges. Say Cheese!

Colleen Robison & Jennifer Jenkins

Get ready to go on an image adventure! Are you ready to explore how to use images in educational settings? Liven up your curriculum and engage your students with images. This session is for any grade level and any subject area! Learn how to search for Creative Commons images, create diagrams in Google Drawing, edit photos using fun, free apps and visit Google’s Cultural Institute. We will also go outside, where you will learn firsthand how you can use images in your class by participating in a digital, image rich scavenger hunt. All of the apps we use are free and fun to use.

Registration: $30 - includes lunch ($20 for ½ day) More Information at http://learningonthelakeshore.org

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LOTL 2016 Precon Workshops - August 15, 2016 Preconference Workshop Schedule 8:00 - 8:30

8:30 - 11:45

Orchard View High School Registration

The Teacher Prep Course You WISH You Had Taken in College Dave Tchozewski

Integrating eResources into the Middle/High School Curriculum Christine Schneider and Joan Vincent

Google Classroom Getting Started

Your Formative Assessment Toolbox

Andy Mann

Heather Hall

11:45 - 12:30

12:30- 3:45

Creative Language Arts Projects Using Web Tools Rachel Kalajainen and Erica Trowbridge

Coding and Programming Boot Camp: Starting From Scratch Andrew Haak

Lunch

Grab Your Snorkel for a Deep Dive Into Google Forms Dave Tchozewski

Integrating eResources into the Elementary Curriculum Christine Schneider and Joan Vincent

Registration: $30 - includes lunch ($20 for ½ day) More Information at http://learningonthelakeshore.org

Google Classroom Intermediate

Math + Tech = Engaged Learners

Chrome Tools to Support Reading and Writing

Andy Mann

Tara Maynard

Jim Kauppila

Say Cheese! Colleen Robison and Jennifer Jenkins

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