Fall CUE 2017 Conference: Full Schedule

8:15am PDT

Opening Keynote Overflow (CAFETERIA, A153, A205)

Friday October 27, 2017 8:15am - 9:30am PDT
TBD American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94516

Spotlight Speaker

8:15am PDT

Opening Session & Keynote

Possibilitarians Unite!

Brad Montague (New York Times bestselling author, award-winning director, and creator of ‘Kid President’) shares a pep talk about the power of possibility. From his own time as a struggling student in elementary school to now creating work used in classrooms daily, this playful and poignant talk will explore how the best spaces for learning are the ones where anything truly feels possible.

Speakers

Brad Montague

Brad Montague and Robby Novak are co-creators of Kid President, the popular web series featured on Rainn Wilson's SoulPancake Youtube channel. Together the two have created a movement of joy and fun and created work seen by tens of millions. Kid President is a Webby Award-winning... Read More →

Friday October 27, 2017 8:15am - 9:30am PDT
Building B - Theater American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94522

Spotlight Speaker

10:00am PDT

Google Classroom Tips and Tricks

Session Evaluation

If you are currently using Google Classroom this session will go beyond the basics to discuss how to get the most out of Google Classroom. Best practices for how to create lesson sets, group work, setting up the About page, creating lesson templates, and more. Bring your Google Classroom questions.

Speakers

Alice Keeler

Teacher, AliceKeeler

I am a collaborator. Technology should exist to make our lives more efficient and better, it should not be a brick. Spreadsheets and data are not something to be afraid of, they are tools of awesomeness.

Friday October 27, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Building B - Theater American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94522

Spotlight Speaker, 1 - Concurrent

10:00am PDT

The Web You Might Not Know About

Session Evaluation

Sure. You might Facebook and maybe even tweet, but, there are new websites being released all of the time. Especially for educators. This session will introduce you to some of the newest, coolest and most effective Web 2.0 sites out there. Everything from classroom, personal productivity and just plain ole fun will be discussed and demonstrated.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →

Friday October 27, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Building C - C201/202 (2nd floor) American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94686

Spotlight Speaker, 1 - Concurrent

12:30pm PDT

Exploring Virtual Reality

Session Evaluation

This session will take you bottom to top (hope you enjoyed the pun) of Virtual Reality. We will discuss what it is, why it works and what you need to get going on both exploring and creating your VR. We will also explore the different types of VR and VR headsets available. We will then take a "heads" on look at some of the most impactful VR applications available and finish with an overview on how VR is making real world impacts well.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

Friday October 27, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Building C - C201/202 (2nd floor) American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94686

Spotlight Speaker, 2 - Concurrent

12:30pm PDT

Tech Tesoros for ELL Instruction in the Modern Classroom

Session Evaluation

This workshop will present digital pathways to transform instruction for English Learners and to address the 4 Cs of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity.

Speakers

Martin Ricardo Cisneros

Education Evangelist | Modern Learning Advisor, Adobe

Martin Ricardo Cisneros (@TheTechProfe) is a Modern Learning Advisor, speaker, GeekDad, TechJedi, SuperMariachi, and now an Education Evangelist at Adobe, from Silicon Valley! In his 25 years in various educational roles, he provided strategic leadership in anticipating and developing... Read More →

Friday October 27, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Building B - Theater American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94522

Spotlight Speaker, 2 - Concurrent

Audience All Grade-Levels (PreK - 12), Beginning, Intermediate, New
Topic & Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Professional Development

2:00pm PDT

Adobe Gone Mobile

Session Evaluation

Bring your tablet and get ready to learn all about all of the Apps available from Adobe. They are releasing new apps almost monthly! We will be looking at Adobe Spark, Photoshop Express, Adobe Premiere Clip, Lightroom Mobile, Photoshop Sketch, Photoshop Mix, Adobe Color and maybe a surprise new app or two will all be discussed, discovered and demonstrated.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

Friday October 27, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Building C - C201/202 (2nd floor) American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94686

Spotlight Speaker, 3 - Concurrent

3:30pm PDT

CoderBunnyz STEM Coding Program and 9-Year-Old Bridging the Gender Gap

Session Evaluation

Coding is the future, how exciting it would be if kids could learn coding concepts playing a fun educational board game? Enter the cutting edge- CoderBunnyz STEM coding program. Teaches all the programming concepts that you would ever need in programming. No computers needed. Available with Curriculum. Easily scalable nationally recognized! Many schools and organizations are using this program to teach programming while having some real fun in the class. CoderBunnyz, the most comprehensive coding educational kit ever!

Speakers

Samaira Mehta

CoderBunnyz, .

Samaira Mehta Inventor/Founder, Coder Bunnyz * 3rd grader Women (Girl) in Tech and is an inventor and speaker at various events * Invented a STEM coding board game, CoderBunnyz, at the age of 7, to teach coding to kids age 4-104 * Has done over 60 workshops with her board... Read More →

Lorin Wilson

Friday October 27, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Building B - Theater American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94522

Spotlight Speaker, 4 - Concurrent

Audience Administration, All Grade-Levels (PreK - 12), Beginning, Experienced, Higher Education, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New
Topic & Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge/STEM/New Tools, Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Science

8:30am PDT

Teaching Math with Google Apps

Session Evaluation

Alice Keeler wrote the book on Teaching Math with Google Apps (literally!). Teaching math in the 21st century is different, it asks students to be critical thinkers, model their math, critique the reasoning of others, and to analyze. Many of the math problems we have traditionally been using have literally become obsolete as a result of modern technology. This is a gift! This session is an introduction to ways we can use Google Apps to make this shift.

Speakers

Alice Keeler

Teacher, AliceKeeler

Saturday October 28, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Building B - Theater American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94522

Spotlight Speaker, 5 - Concurrent Session

8:30am PDT

Your Chomebook Update

Session Evaluation

Grab your Chromebook or your curiosity about them and head over to this session to learn about some of the most useful Chromebook add ons for both teachers and students. We will also look at some tips and tricks and if we have time talk about the large variety of Chromebook models out there and which ones work might work best for both the teacher and the classroom.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

Saturday October 28, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Building C - C201/202 (2nd floor) American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94686

Spotlight Speaker, 5 - Concurrent

10:00am PDT

Present Like A Rock Star

Session Evaluation

This session was OUT THE DOOR last year! I will again be sharing many of my best techniques for being a MORE ENGAGING presenter - which will get you invited to more conferences. Getting invited to more conferences is the best PD you can ever get. As a neat side effect of being a better presenter, you'll gain amazing new skills for engaging HUMAN CHILDREN in your classroom every day! Come and join the fun.

Speakers

Jon Corippo

Author/Educator, Eduprotocols

Saturday October 28, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Building B - Theater American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94522

Spotlight Speaker, 6 - Concurrent

Audience Intermediate, Experienced, All Grade-Levels (PreK - 12), Higher Education, Administration
Topic & Curricular Professional Development

12:30pm PDT

Faster Feedback in Google Classroom

Session Evaluation

The faster the feedback the more motivated students are. Research shows that high quality feedback is one of the best things we can do to improve learning for students. Go beyond simply giving a grade and help students to be excited about learning. Google Classroom uniquely allows you to provide faster feedback and build deeper relationships with students.

Speakers

Alice Keeler

Teacher, AliceKeeler

Saturday October 28, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Building D - D206/207 (inside building, 2nd floor, outside room) American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94544

Spotlight Speaker, 7 - Concurrent

12:30pm PDT

HyperDocs + YouTube - Creating Lessons that Leave You Thinking

Session Evaluation

Video can be used to transform learning when integrated with strong lesson design on a HyperDoc. Join me to experience the transformative power of learning with HyperDocs and collaborate as we create lessons you can use right away in your classroom.

Speakers

Lisa Highfill

Tech Integration specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District

A thinker, philosopher, debater, and educator interested in helping to develop 21st century thinkers best describes Lisa Highfill, a 20 year 5th grade teacher in Pleasanton, Ca. She has a passion for innovative learning strategies and actively works to share and collaborate with teachers... Read More →

Saturday October 28, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Building B - Theater American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94522

Spotlight Speaker, 7 - Concurrent

Audience Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, All Grade-Levels (PreK - 12), Higher Education, Administration
Topic & Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Hands-On Session/Make-and-Take, Online/Blended Learning

12:30pm PDT

Tools You Can Use Tomorrow

Session Evaluation

What a fantastic time to be using technology in the classroom. The amount of free, affordable and downright cool solutions is amazing! This session will introduce you to some of the top Websites, Apps and Tools that you can start using in your classroom tomorrow. We will also take a peek into the future at some technology that might be part of your classroom in the future.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

Saturday October 28, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Building D - D283/284 (inside building, 2nd floor, outside room) American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94554

Spotlight Speaker, 7 - Concurrent

2:00pm PDT

Creating Virtual Reality

Session Evaluation

You can create full 360 degree virtual reality images with everything from a mobile device all the way up to a camera designed just for VR. This sessions will be hands on and explore the variety of apps and devices that allow you to create your own Virtual Reality.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated

Saturday October 28, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Building D - D283/284 (inside building, 2nd floor, outside room) American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94554

Spotlight Speaker, 8 - Concurrent

2:00pm PDT

Ditch that Homework

Session Evaluation

Students hate it. Parents wonder if it's worth the tears, frustration, and nightly arguments. Teachers debate whether it's really helpful or just busywork that consumes their precious time. One thing everyone can agree on is that homework is a contentious topic. In this session, Alice will discuss the pros and cons of homework, why teachers assign it, and what life could look like without it. You will also learn practical guidance on how to eliminate homework from your lessons. You'll discover strategies for improving learning through differentiation and student agency and by tapping into the way the brain works best.

Speakers

Alice Keeler

Teacher, AliceKeeler

Saturday October 28, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Building D - D203/204 American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94553

Spotlight Speaker, 8 - Concurrent

3:15pm PDT

Closing Keynote

Passionate Learners - How to Engage and Empower Your Students

Would you want to be a student in your own classroom? In this session, based on the book Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students, 7th-grade teacher Pernille Ripp will help both novices and seasoned educators create a positive, interactive learning environment where students drive their own academic achievement. You’ll discover how to make fundamental changes to your classroom so learning becomes an exciting challenge rather than a frustrating ordeal. Attendees will discover practical strategies for how to build a working relationship with your students based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation, be attentive to your students’ needs and share ownership of the classroom with them, and break out of the vicious cycle of punishment and reward to control student behavior. Whether you are just beginning or well on your way in your teaching career, this session is meant to inspire you, help you take some risks, and eagerly pursue your journey toward a classroom filled with passionate learners.

Speakers

Pernille Ripp

Saturday October 28, 2017 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Building B - Theater American Canyon High School, 3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94522

Spotlight Speaker

Fall CUE 2017 Conference

8:15am PDT

8:15am PDT

Brad Montague

10:00am PDT

Alice Keeler

10:00am PDT

Leslie Fisher

12:30pm PDT

Leslie Fisher

12:30pm PDT

Martin Ricardo Cisneros

2:00pm PDT

Leslie Fisher

3:30pm PDT

Samaira Mehta

Lorin Wilson

8:30am PDT

Alice Keeler

8:30am PDT

Leslie Fisher

10:00am PDT

Jon Corippo

12:30pm PDT

Alice Keeler

12:30pm PDT

Lisa Highfill

12:30pm PDT

Leslie Fisher

2:00pm PDT

Leslie Fisher

2:00pm PDT

Alice Keeler

3:15pm PDT

Pernille Ripp

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