NICE MiniCon 2015: Full Schedule

9:00am CST

Maximizing Your Chrome Managment

Went 1:1? Learn how to personalize, prioritize, and maximize your teachers and students Chrome experiences with Google Admin. Participants will learn various ways to customize browsing experiences, app creation for scholastic purposes, and managing your Chrome Web Store.

Presenters

Eric Hansen

Director of Technology and Communications, Diamond Lake School District 76 #D76Diamonds

Eric Hansen is the Director of Technology and Communications for Diamond Lake School District 76. Mr. Hansen came to D76 with many years of service as an educator, technology facilitator, instructional technology trainer and conference presenter. Driven by a Culture of I Can, Mr... Read More →

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

Advanced, Media Specialists - Technology Facilitators, Technology Coordinators, Administrators

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Hands-on (Participants will be encouraged to bring their own device 'BYOD')
Computer Platform Windows, Mac, Chromebook
Tags 1:1, Chrome, Google Apps

9:00am CST

Technology Walk Through - Utilizing a SAMR Rubric

Priority has been placed on the Common Core and PARCC, so many teachers are unaware of ISTE Standards. The solution we've found has been Technology Walk Throughs using SAMR rubrics. Teachers learn in a non-threatening manner how technology can enhance instruction and rekindle their enthusiasm.

Presenters

Judith Ormerod Assmann

Digital Learning, Curriculum & Assessment Liaison, Special Ed. Dist. of Lake Co (SEDOL)

My background in teaching, psychology and administration have combined beautifully in my position as a Digital Learning, Curriculum and Assessment Liaison. I work collaboratively with teachers to strive for instructional best practice and monitor the fidelity of implementation of... Read More →

Donna Strollo

Technology Coordinator, Special Education Dist. of Lake Co (SEDOL)

Saturday January 31, 2015 9:00am - 9:50am CST
2055

Advanced, Media Specialists - Technology Facilitators, Technology Coordinators, Administrators

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Demo-Discussion
Computer Platform Not Platform Specific
Tags SAMR

10:05am CST

Merge on Submit: From Google Forms to Shared, Formatted Results

Got Forms? Use the Google Sheets autoCrat add-on to automate workflow. Merge spreadsheet data with Google Docs templates to immediately generate shared, personalized documents and emails. See examples of both classroom and administrative uses.

Presenters

Kate Isabelli

Tech Integration Specialist, Community High School District 128

I have 30+ years experience in technology training and support, the last 15+ yeas spent in education. I'm very comfortable with both G Suite tools and Microsoft office, and do a great deal of work with data management and analysis these days. I support a number of platforms utilized... Read More →

Donna Warmbold

Data Support Specialist, Community High School District 128

Saturday January 31, 2015 10:05am - 10:55am CST
2060

Advanced, Applies to ALL

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

10:05am CST

PARCC Please!

Learn how to create a PARCC like test format using Google Sites, Docs, & YouTube, tips for administering, and efficient ways to get results to teachers and students through Google Forms & Sheets Add-ons. Participants will have the opportunity to create, administer, and review their results by the end of the session.

Presenters

Eric Hansen

Director of Technology and Communications, Diamond Lake School District 76 #D76Diamonds

Saturday January 31, 2015 10:05am - 10:55am CST
1200

Advanced, Classroom Teachers, Media Specialists - Technology Facilitators

Grade Levels Applies to ALL grade levels
Session Format Hands-on (Participants will be encouraged to bring their own device 'BYOD')
Computer Platform Windows, Mac, Chromebook
Tags PARCC, Google Apps