NICE MiniCon 2015: Full Schedule

9:00am CST

Doing Even More with iPads

Moving beyond the everyday uses of apps, we will focus on other ways to integrate iPads into the classroom. We will be giving new ideas for creating projects and apps for skill practice. Our projects will help you to differentiate to meet the needs of all students and are aligned to Common Core targets.

Presenters

Katie Cardella

Teacher, Aptakisic Tripp District 102

Katie is a first grade teacher at Tripp School in Aptakisic Tripp D102. She has been in D102 for the last nine years both as a first and third grade teacher. She loves integrating technology into the curriculum and is always looking for new ideas.

Laura Iacullo

Teacher, Aptakisic Tripp District 102

I teach an At-Risk Full Day Kindergarten program at Tripp School in Buffalo Grove. I have been using ipads for students to practice their skills, as well as create projects. I am always looking for unique ways to use technology to enhance learning!

Saturday January 31, 2015 9:00am - 9:50am CST
1200

ALL skill levels, Applies to ALL

Grade Levels Elementary
Session Format Demo-Discussion, Hands-on (Participants will be encouraged to bring their own device 'BYOD')
Computer Platform iPad
Tags iPad

9:00am CST

Flipped Classroom

Are you ready to flip your classroom? Learn how I have completely flipped my math classroom. No longer do students listen to me lecture but engage in high-level collaborative math work in class while they listen to me teach from home. Learn what a flipped classroom is and is not as well as tips and tools to start your own flipped lessons!

Presenters

Kirk Humphreys

TAP Math Teacher, Caruso Middle School, Deerfield #109

Kirk Humphreys is a TAP (gifted) mathematics teacher at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield, IL. He has been teaching for 14 years. As an educator, Kirk prides himself in being an innovator and is constantly reinventing his math classroom. His classroom is a “flipped classroom... Read More →

Saturday January 31, 2015 9:00am - 9:50am CST
2030

ALL skill levels, Classroom Teachers, Applies to ALL

Grade Levels Elementary, Middle-Junior, High School, Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion
Computer Platform Mac, iPad
Tags Flipped

9:00am CST

iPad Playground Session 1

Resource

The session ideas are:
Session 1: iPads and Multiple Intelligences-using the iPad to meet the needs of students who learn in different ways.
Session 2: Paperless Classroom--How to use a variety of apps to make many different kinds of assignments completely paperless.

Presenters

Linda Pribyl

D214 Education Academy teacher, High School District 214 Education Academy Students

Linda Pribyl has been a Career & Technical Education teacher for 14 years at Rolling Meadows High School. As part of her role a Division Technology Coach, she teaches a course for gifted students called The Education Academy. Linda received a one-to-one iPad pilot in 2011 for her... Read More →

Saturday January 31, 2015 9:00am - 9:50am CST
3005/3010

ALL skill levels, Classroom Teachers, Media Specialists - Technology Facilitators, Technology Coordinators

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion
Computer Platform iPad
Tags iPad

9:00am CST

Kids Can Code: Computer Programming for Kindergarten and Up

The morning coding club at Middlefork School allows students to explore computer programming through activities geared towards their grade level (K-3). We will share how we extended Hour of Code to this supplemental coding class. Come hear about (and play with) the same activities our kids are using to learn coding!

Presenters

Jen Gilbert

Teacher, Hyde Park Day School

Jen Gilbert is a Learning and Behavior Specialist certified in Early Childhood Technology and Engineering Education with a Masters in Science Education (STEM Specialist). When not creating innovative activities with teachers or working on social media integration projects, she can... Read More →

Saturday January 31, 2015 9:00am - 9:50am CST
2010

ALL skill levels, Applies to ALL

Grade Levels Elementary, Middle-Junior
Session Format Demo-Discussion, Hands-on (Participants will be encouraged to bring their own device 'BYOD')
Computer Platform iPad, Mac, Mobile Device
Tags Coding

9:00am CST

Uncover Your Magic Wand Using Google Docs

There is power and magic in Google Docs! Come uncover your magic wand as we learn tips and tricks for utilizing the power of Google Docs to take learning to new levels while meeting ELA standards. Strategies for increasing collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking will be discussed.

Presenters

Avra Robinson

Director of Online Learning and Instructor, EdTechTeacher

Avra Robinson is the Director of Online Learning and an Instructor for EdTechTeacher, as well as an Adjunct Faculty member for Kishwaukee College in Malta, Illinois. An authorized Google Education Trainer and dedicated educational technologist, Avra has been working with teachers... Read More →

Saturday January 31, 2015 9:00am - 9:50am CST
3015

Intermediate, Classroom Teachers

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion
Computer Platform Windows, Mac, iPad, Chromebook
Tags ELA, Google Apps

10:05am CST

iPad Playground Session 2

Resource

The session ideas are:

Session 3: Using the iPad to Communicate with Students-students will share how they communicate with teachers, will include social media but also Remind 101, Pinterest and blogging.
Session 4: Virtual Field Trips-learn to create an exciting and hands on field trip without leaving your classroom using a variety of virtual reality apps.

Presenters

Linda Pribyl

D214 Education Academy teacher, High School District 214 Education Academy Students

Saturday January 31, 2015 10:05am - 10:55am CST
3005/3010

ALL skill levels, Classroom Teachers, Media Specialists - Technology Facilitators, Technology Coordinators

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion
Computer Platform iPad
Tags iPad

10:05am CST

Science in Media

This project-based learning activity asked students to explore five types of media – book, newspaper/magazine article, TV show, movie, and national news broadcast – to discover how science and scientists are portrayed. Students were allowed to choose their topic, and then shared their findings with classmates through a media presentation.

Presenters

Kelly Devine

Teacher, Notre Dame College Prep

Deanna Herman

Senior Director of IT, Notre Dame College Prep

Saturday January 31, 2015 10:05am - 10:55am CST
2035

ALL skill levels, Classroom Teachers, Media Specialists - Technology Facilitators, Technology Coordinators

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion
Computer Platform Windows, Mac, iPad, Chromebook
Tags Science, Media

10:05am CST

Student Collaboration Activities with iPads

Learn about how this 5th grade teacher has students collaborate in his classroom with iPads. You will see examples of how students in his class learn via blogging, chatting, writing, screencasting, and podcasting. The amount of iPads in your class doesn't matter, it's how your students collaborate with the ones you do have!

Presenters

Scott Hagedorn

5th Grade Teacher, Will County School District 92

Saturday January 31, 2015 10:05am - 10:55am CST
3015

ALL skill levels, Applies to ALL

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion, Hands-on (Participants will be encouraged to bring their own device 'BYOD')
Computer Platform iPad
Tags iPad, Blogs

10:05am CST

Using Nearpod to engage students and transform those old PowerPoint lectures

This session will walk educators through (and allow time to play around with) all of the wonderful features that Nearpod has to offer. Nearpod allows teachers to turn PowerPoint lectures into interactive activities and engaging lessons. Nearpod is a great way to formatively assess students and allow for student creativity to shine!

Presenters

Alex McKenzie

Social Studies Teacher, Grayslake North High School

Saturday January 31, 2015 10:05am - 10:55am CST
2070

ALL skill levels, Classroom Teachers

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Hands-On (in a Computer Lab)
Computer Platform Windows, Mac, iPad, Chromebook, Mobile Device
Tags Presentation Tools

10:05am CST

Technology Enhanced Activities in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

The session will demonstrate how the teachers use computer and mobile technology to enhance the teaching and learning of foreign languages. The presenter will show how effective teaching flow is achieved by using Schoology, Planbook, Planbookedu. Besides, the presenters will also share how they used apps such as Nearpod, Ebook Creator,Puppet Pals HD, Charades, Digital Story etc. to enhance class activities and to engage their students.

Presenters

Caili Chiu

Chinese Language Teacher, Township High School District 214

Julia Kessel

Chinese teacher, New Trier Township High School

Janet Wang

Chinese teacher, New Trier Township High School

Saturday January 31, 2015 10:05am - 10:55am CST
3080

Intermediate, Classroom Teachers

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion, Hands-On (in a Computer Lab)
Computer Platform iPad, Mac, Mobile Device, Windows
Tags Web 2.0, World Language

10:05am CST

#KidsCanCode

Anyone can learn to code! Learn about a variety of free apps, websites, and even unplugged activities to bring coding concepts into your classroom. Activities will be suggested starting at the primary level up to intermediate.

Presenters

Lauren Wysocke

Technology Teacher, Wilmette Public School District 39

Lauren Wysocke (@iTeacherLauren) is a K-4 Tech Teacher at Central Elementary School in Wilmette, IL. She is a district leader in promoting the concept of a Learning Commons, which combines the Technology, Library, and Makerspace programs into an innovative and unified learning environment... Read More →

Saturday January 31, 2015 10:05am - 10:55am CST
2010

Introductory, Applies to ALL

Grade Levels Elementary
Session Format Demo-Discussion, Hands-on (Participants will be encouraged to bring their own device 'BYOD')
Computer Platform iPad, Mac
Tags Coding

11:10am CST

iPad Playground Session 3

Resource

The session ideas are:

Session 5: Music & Videos in the Classroom-a session to learn how your students can make music and videos in all curriculum areas.
Session 6: Augmented Reality--Demonstration of AR and how to use in many subject areas and grade levels

Presenters

Linda Pribyl

D214 Education Academy teacher, High School District 214 Education Academy Students

Saturday January 31, 2015 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
3005/3010

ALL skill levels, Classroom Teachers, Media Specialists - Technology Facilitators, Technology Coordinators

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion
Computer Platform iPad
Tags iPad

11:10am CST

Vocabulary Retention with Help from Technology!

Do your students struggle with learning unit vocabulary? Are you in search of a variety of technological tools designed to help your students retain vocabulary from past units? Then this workshop is for you! Specifically for World Language teachers, this is a problem we struggle every year in every class. Therefore, this workshop is designed to present several activities that teach, practice, and maintain unit vocabulary. Activities on the iPad and online tools will be presented which can be used for both classroom and homework activities. As well, audience members will see how the Schoology platform can be incorporated into this focus. While this workshop derives from the experience of a World Language teacher, the content is not limited to foreign language teachers. All disciplines are welcome!

Presenters

Alexandra Vastardis

5th and 6th Grade Latin Teacher, Highcrest Middle School

Saturday January 31, 2015 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
3015

Intermediate, Classroom Teachers | Introductory, Classroom Teachers

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion, Hands-on (Participants will be encouraged to bring their own device 'BYOD')
Computer Platform iPad, Mac
Tags World Language