ETC! 2017: Full Schedule

9:30am PST

Digital Unit

An in depth look at a 21st century unit utilizing some of the latest trends in instructional technology. We will be walking you through a sample unit using various tools such as a Google Doc Hyperdoc, Nearpod, Google Forms, and more.

Speakers

Greg Diaz

Principal, Riverbank High School

Jon Gianelli

Computer Applications Teacher, Riverbank High School

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Library 125 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

9:30am PST

Don't Be Scared, Google Sheets Won't Hurt You, Part 1: Getting Started, Sheets Basics

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Spreadsheets are incredibly useful and easy to use (no, really!!), but most of us are intimidated by them. There are many classroom applications for spreadsheets: designing lessons for students, storing records, and analyzing performance to name just a few. This session will go over basic and some intermediate spreadsheet skills that will get you up to speed quickly using Google Sheets. We will cover the fundamentals, give you a chance to try out some of the most important skills together, and practice using real classroom examples. You don’t need to be scared, this won’t hurt at all! This is Part 1 of a two part series. Stick around for Part 2 if you want to become a Sheets pro. While this session will focus on Sheets, all tools and knowledge will be useful to users of Excel and other spreadsheets. Teachers who complete this session should be prepared for the Sheets portion of the Google for Education Level 1 Certification.

Speakers

Jeff Welch

Teacher, US History, Hughson Unified School District

I am a Google for Education Certified Trainer #GoogleET. I teach middle school US history with technology every day. We use G-Suite, and a whole bunch of apps. I am interested in educational entrepreneurship and thinking outside the box. Follow me on Twitter: @jeffwelchmod... Read More →

Don’t Be Scared Google Sheets Won’t Hurt You pptx

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Bizzini 131 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

9:30am PST

Gamifying Google Slides

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Flip your classroom and create student engagement by gamifying lessons using Google Slides. Learn more about gamifying your classroom and how using hyperlinks within a Google Slide presentation can turn a boring lesson into an interactive one. The gamified slides provide students with instant feedback, resources to review content, and allows them to play as many times as they would like. Teachers can collect data on student progress by adding links to questions in google forms.

Speakers

Joanna Conrado

Teacher / Tech Coach, Ballico Cressey School District

Technology and Curriculum Coach at Ballico Cressey School District. Master in Educational Technology through Boise State. Love connecting with other teachers and sharing ideas about tech integration within the elementary setting. jconrado@ballicocressey.com @paaperlessclass w... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Naraghi Hall of Science 104 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

9:30am PST

HyperDoc Homerun!

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Are you Googley? HyperDocs are a game changer when teaching with technology. It doesn't matter what grade or subject you teach; deliver digital content via a HyperDoc and your students will knock it out of the park. Learn how in this session!

Speakers

Kelly A Orvick

Instructional Technology Coach, Lodi Unified School District

Hi! My name is Kelly Orvick and I am a TOSA for Lodi USD as an Instructional Technology Coach. Prior to that, I taught 6th grade for 15 years. I graduate this May with a Masters in Instructional Technology, am a mom of three, a learning enthusiast, passionate about tech integration... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Science 104 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

9:30am PST

Put Your Story on the Map with Google Tour Builder

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Pack your virtual bags… traveling across the globe has never been easier! Using Google Tour Builder, students can take part in virtual field trips, interactive lessons, and so much more! This session will look at the various ways Google Tour Builder can be integrated into your classroom. Come join us to gain an understanding of how to use this tool to engage your students, create your very own field trip/tour, and discuss integration ideas for your classroom across the curriculum and grade levels.

Speakers

Luke Hibbard

Director II Digital Curriculum, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Luke Hibbard is the Director II for Digital Curriculum and Professional Development at the Stanislaus County Office of Education. After spending 10 years as a classroom teacher in Empire Union Schools, he transitioned to the county office where he has assisted with technology integration... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Bizzini 117 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

9:30am PST

Playing Breakout EDU for FREE!!

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Have you wanted to play Breakout EDU games but don’t want to spend all the money to invest in the boxes and locks? In this session you will learn how to create a DIGITAL Breakout using G-Suite tools, like Sites, Forms, Drawings, etc. to build your Breakout. You’ll also be guided to all the resources available to help find the digital breakouts that are already created and ready for you to use. Pros and cons of the physical boxes vs. digital will also be discussed.

http://bit.ly/DigitalEDU

Speakers

Karen Albert

Teacher, GJUESD

Level 1 & 2 Google Certified Educator

Lisa Hegdahl

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am PST
Science 207 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google Primary Technology

11:00am PST

Don't Be Scared, Google Sheets Won't Hurt You Part 2: Intermediate/Advanced

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Data can be a treasure or an anchor and classroom teachers can become buried in data. Spreadsheets (Sheets and Excel) can be the answer to many of our data analysis problems. In this session, we will learn some extremely useful data analysis applications of spreadsheets. Skills covered: Import/Export of CSV data (from most Edtech Apps), advanced charts/graphs, sorting, advanced functions, pivot tables, and more. While this session will focus on Sheets, all tools and knowledge will be useful to users of Excel and other spreadsheets. Teachers who complete this session should be prepared for the Sheets portion of the Google for Education Level 2 Certification.

Speakers

Jeff Welch

Teacher, US History, Hughson Unified School District

Don’t Be Scared Google Sheets Won’t Hurt You pptx

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Bizzini 131 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

11:00am PST

Going Beyond the Presentation: Creative Ways to Use Google Slides

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While you are sitting at your computer putting together your next Google Slides presentation, have you found yourself wondering, "I know there has to be more that I can do with this amazing tool than this?!?!" You are 100% correct! Come join us to see how you can transform Google Slides from a presentation tool to a creative, thought provoking, collaborative tool you and your students will love!

Speakers

Marshall Beyer, M.A.Ed.

Coordinator of Educational Technology, TUSD

Marshall is the Coordinator of Educational Technology for Turlock Unified. Previously, he worked as a 4th and 5th grade teacher for 8 years and an ed tech coach for 4 years. In 2018, Marshall earned is Masters degree in Educational Technology from CSUS. Marshall is a Level 1 and 2... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Science 127 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

11:00am PST

Google Docs 101

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Come discover how to create, collaborate, and share using Google Docs. In this beginner session, we will cover all the basics of Docs and have you creating and collaborating on a Doc in no time. You’ll learn about all of the amazing features of Docs and we’ll share ways you can use Docs to improve teaching and learning in your classroom.

Speakers

Gregg Eilers

Project Coordinator, Ed Tech, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Gregg is the Project Coordinator of Ed. Tech in Modesto, CA at the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Previously he worked 15 years for the Modesto City Schools district as a 6th grade classroom teacher. Gregg holds a Masters Degree in Education Media Design and Technology from... Read More →

Luke Hibbard

Director II Digital Curriculum, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Bizzini 117 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

11:00am PST

Infographics: Addressing the 4Cs with Cross-Curricular Projects

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Infographics projects can be used across the curriculum to help students understand content as well as to develop research skills. The “info” part of the term implies a connection to some type of data. Get ideas for infographic projects students in grades 3-8 could create. The session will conclude with a Google Drawings (a free Google Drive application) tutorial. Bring your digital device to construct with me.

Session Resources: https://goo.gl/1VcMmK

Speakers

Dawn Poole

Professor, California State University Stanislaus

The coming of the Common Core is exciting for those of us with an interest in technology, as the changing curriculum gives teachers more opportunities to engage students in ways that are facilitated by technology.

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Science 129 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

11:00am PST

Learn to Create Your Own VR ("Google") Expeditions

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Learn how to use VR panoramic photography and software to create your own virtual reality tours. Content is based on the popular Google Expeditions program, but you create the content!

Speakers

John Patten

Director of Technology, Sylvan Union School District

John started teaching in 1991 at Lincoln Elementary School in San Bernardino, California. He has been a TOSA, Technology Coordinator, and is currently the Director of Technology for the Sylvan Union School District in Modesto, CA. He is passionate about learning, and empowering students... Read More →

ETC2017 Create Your Own Google Expeditions pdf

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Bizzini 106 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

11:00am PST

Organize Your Drive Like A Pro

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Is it time to organize your Drive? Participants will learn quick and easy tips and tricks and have time in this hands-on session to simplify and organize their Drive like a pro which includes sorting, advanced search tools, creating folders, using colors and stars, and much more.

Speakers

Marie Criste

Coordinator of Insructional Tech, Roseville Joint Union High School

Marie is currently the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the Roseville Joint Union High School District who is passionate about inspiring, sharing and teaching others how to seamlessly incorporate technology to promote creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration... Read More →

Carole Pryor

Instructional Coach, Roseville Joint Union High School District

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Science 207 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

11:00am PST

Tech Up Your Assessment

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The digital tools at our disposal offer us many different options for assessment. In this session, come see and learn how technology has made for improved assessments in a primary classroom 1:1 setting.

Speakers

Mariel Zamora

Academic Coach/ Tosa, Weaver Union School District

I am currently serving as an TOSA/Academic Coach in a 1-to-1 blended learning environment in grades 4th-5th with 2nd and 3rd grade making the shift as well. My role within my district is to aid my colleagues with the integration of technology by providing trainings and daily support... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Library 125 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

11:00am PST

Too Legit To Click: How to Hammer Out the Essentials of Google Classroom

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Interested in using Google Classroom but feeling like U Can´t Touch it? When thinking about starting with Google Classroom do you feel the need to Pray, just to make it today? Come learn about the basics of Google Classroom and leave after setting up your first class. Learn about assignments, announcements, and basic grading within this great Google App. Leave with a class in Google Classroom that students will exclaim, “Have You Seen Her Google Classroom?” Bring a device that can access the internet, as well as a Google Classroom account, so that we can Turn This Classroom Out!

Disclaimer: This session will feature blatant MC Hammer references, music, and dances by the presenter.

Speakers

Brandon Schut

Career & Educational Technology Coach, Stanislaus County Office of Education

A few people mistake me for a young Ryan Reynolds.

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Naraghi Hall of Science 101 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

1:00pm PST

25 Ways to Use Google Apps in the Classroom

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Docs, Slides, Maps and more! This fast-paced session will give you great ideas and lessons to use with upper elementary students. We’ll explore ways to integrate Google Apps throughout the curriculum. We’ll share lessons that can be implemented right away and ideas to provide a springboard for your own lesson design.

Speakers

Melanie Evans

Educational Services - Technology, Salida Union School District

Hello! I taught elementary students for 26 years and integrated technology along the way! I am currently an Educational Coordinator focusing on tech integration in K-8 classrooms for Salida Union School District. I am passionate about professional development and integrating technology... Read More →

Link to presentation 25 Ways to Use Google docx

Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Bizzini 122 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

1:00pm PST

Chrome is the New Metal

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Are you still using Internet Explorer to crowd surf the web? That’s so 1996. It’s time to start headbanging to a new browser and begin creating and sharing like never before. Enter Google Chrome to the stage! This session will take you to the breakdown and cover the basics of Chrome, settings, Chrome extensions and tips. So get your best cut-off sleeve shirt on, get in the pit, and let’s throw down a web-browsing experience taken to a completely refreshing and cloud-based level.

Speakers

Gregg Eilers

Project Coordinator, Ed Tech, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Naraghi Hall of Science 101 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

1:00pm PST

Digital Annotation for Close Reading

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Tired of killing trees to print primary and secondary sources for students to annotate? Do you dread the piles of paper that Common Core seems to be generating in your classroom? Learn how to have your students use digital tools to annotate BOTH text formatted files AND PDF files with the use of Google tools and Kami (a Chrome App).

Speakers

Janet Brownell

Educational Technology Coach, Butte County Office of Education

Janet Brownell is an Educational Technology Coach and Google Certified Trainer with the Butte County Office of Education. She began her educational career teaching adult computer classes and helping educators leverage the power of computer software tools. She spent 20 years teaching... Read More →

Digital Annotation for Close Reading pdf

Digital Annotation for Close Reading gslides

Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Science 207 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

1:00pm PST

Ignite Student Creativity with Google

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In this session I will show you how to use Google Slides and Drawings to teach your students how to make presentations, write and illustrate picture books, create animated movies and even an interactive Choose Your Own Adventure book. Watch your students spend hours working on Slide presentations just for the fun of it! Assign work that will ignite their love of learning and then watch in delight as your 'Shared With Me' drive fills up with their creativity. Google Slides is something students can master and then use as a tool for their own creativity. When you become a master of one tool you become an artist with it.

Speakers

Irene Hales

Teacher/Lead Tech Teacher, Walnut Elementary Education Center

I was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland and although I've lived here a long time I still have 'a wee bit o' the accent' and a lot of the sense of humor. This is my 30th year teaching in TUSD and I've enjoyed every one of those years. I enjoy photography and video, and I love editing... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Science 139 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

1:00pm PST

NaNoWriMo in the classroom: Students and the Digital Novel

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Learn about National Novel Writing Month and how to use it to get students excited about writing. Learn about the free digital tools at your disposal to help motivate students to write an entire novel in just one month. We will discuss using the NaNoWriMo resources as well as the G-Suite to make your students the next best-selling digital authors.

Speakers

Charles Taylor

Instructional Technology Coach, Lodi Unified School District

Charles Taylor is a 19 year Social Studies teacher at the secondary level, and is currently working as an Instructional Tehcnology Coach for Lodi Unified School District.

Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Bizzini 104 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

1:00pm PST

Show Me Don't Tell Me! Screencasting with Chromebooks

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In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to create screencasts with the extension Screencastify. An easy tool use as a teacher or with your students to not only flip your lessons, but also for students to share and show their work.

Speakers

Marie Criste

Coordinator of Insructional Tech, Roseville Joint Union High School

Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Science 129 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

25 Ways to Use Google Apps in the Classroom

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Speakers

Melanie Evans

Educational Services - Technology, Salida Union School District

Link to presentation 25 Ways to Use Google docx

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Bizzini 122 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

Chrome Extensions and Add-ons I actually use

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A dizzying array of digital tools abound in the world of Chrome Extensions and Add-ons. Awesome Screenshot, Save to Google Drive, CraftyText, Google Shortener, ScreenCastify, Thesaurus and many others will be explored in this action-packed hour.

Speakers

Scott Collins

Assistant Principal, Spring View Middle School

Father of three girls & a boy. Kinda tall. Likes ellipses...

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Bizzini 113 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

Google Cast for Education

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Learn how to use your existing WiFi network to connect any Chrome device to your classroom projection system quickly and easily. The Google Cast for Education App requires no additional equipment. Best of all, it's is free for teachers! Bring a Chrome-enabled device

Speakers

Mariana Sandoval

Educational Technology Specialist, Ceres Unified District Office

I am an Education Technology Specialist for Ceres Unified School District. I have been working for Ceres Unified since 2006. I taught technology for middle school and high school students for three years at a charter school. I look forward to conversations about technology, places... Read More →

Brian Wise

Education Technology Specialist, Ceres Unified School District

I'm an Education Technology Specialist for a public K-12 school district located in California's Central Valley. I'm responsible for technology professional development and support at seven different school sites. My school district has boldly adopted 1:1 Chromebook devices for all... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Science 127 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

Googlify Your Lesson

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Explore how the latest updates in the Google Apps suite can take student learning to the next level. This session will be super practical and offer ways to create powerful collaborative learning spaces like interactive slide decks, quick turnaround quizzes, and hyperdocs that promote student voice, critical thinking, inquiry, and creativity. Bring an existing lesson and learn how easy it can be to get Googley!

Speakers

Marie Criste

Coordinator of Insructional Tech, Roseville Joint Union High School

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Science 129 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

Interactive Writing with Drive

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Take student writing from Blah to Ahh-Haa using the tools offered in Google Drive. Plan, organize, write and revise with real time interaction. Student-to-student as well student-to-teacher

Speakers

Joanna Conrado

Teacher / Tech Coach, Ballico Cressey School District

Michelle Perry

5th Grade Teacher, Ballico Elementary School

Hi! I’m Michelle Perry and I teach 5th grade at Ballico Elementary. This is my 12th year of teaching and I can not wait for the many more to come. I am so proud of our school! In a district where every student is given a device and technology is embraced, the possibilities for learning... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Naraghi Hall of Science 104 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

Sites for Sore Eyes!

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Are you looking to communicate better with your students and families? Would you like to create learning portfolios to show off student work? What about a blog or Journal? Come and see how the NEW Google Sites can help you accompish your classroom goals. Become a web designer in under 10 minutes!

Speakers

Luke Hibbard

Director II Digital Curriculum, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Bizzini 102 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

Too Legit To Click: How to Hammer Out the Essentials of Google Classroom

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Speakers

Brandon Schut

Career & Educational Technology Coach, Stanislaus County Office of Education

A few people mistake me for a young Ryan Reynolds.

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Naraghi Hall of Science 101 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

Writing, Google Apps, & Annotated Bibliographies

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Participants will experience how annotated bibliographies can make reading and citing multiple information sources easier for students while meeting California Standards for Reading and Writing. This session includes a reading and writing demonstration to show how teachers and students can use annotated bibliographies in conjunction with word processing applications, such as Google Docs, to create whole-class generated writing samples and pre-writing notes for a variety of writing tasks. This session will also demonstrate how Google Apps (specifically Google Docs, Google Sites, and Google Classroom) can help organize lessons, activities, and resources. The activities in this demonstration can be adjusted to nearly any grade level and content area. If time permits, the presenter will also provide some direct support related to questions about Google Docs, Google Sites, and Google Classroom.

Speakers

Darrell Wildt

Teacher/Curriculum Writer & Mentor, San Joaquin County Office of Education

I am a classroom teacher for Integrated Math & Social Studies for grades 8-12 for San Joaquin County Community Schools one.Program. I am also a SJCOE Tech Mentor, Curriculum Writer/Facilitator (for both University of California Curriculum Integration and San Joaquin County Office... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Bizzini 103 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google

2:15pm PST

Create Accessibility: Accessible Design for Classroom Creators

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Learn how to place accessible design principles in the hands of classroom creators to promote empathy, knowledge, and skills making learning accessible to all, starting with captions.

Speakers

Melissa Oliver

4th Grade Teacher, Clark County School District

Melissa currently is an elementary educator in Clark County, Nevada. She has over 20 years of educational experience primarily working with students with disabilities. She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Educator. Melissa is also National Board Certified... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
Bizzini 114 1 University Cir, Turlock, CA 95382

Google Instructional Technology