Midwest Summit Spring 2017: Full Schedule

The Spring Midwest Summit is a two-day, hands-on conference focusing on integrating Google for Education in K-12 and Higher Ed learning environments. All presentations will be from Google for Education Certified Innovators and Certified Trainers, and local Googley talent!

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9:15am CDT

Manage Your Life, Classroom, and Work With Free Google API Tools

Throw away the sticky notes stuck below your keyboard, say goodbye to lost files and documents in the analog and digital world, manage a personalized classroom of 40 students doing 40 different tasks at once, and/or plan a wedding or birthday party. It's all possible with free tools that sync with Drive for immediate file access, and give you the ability to save to your Google Calendar. This session WILL get you organized and inspired.

Speakers

Cory Klinge

Instructional Excellence Coordinator, Eden Prairie Schools, MN

Cory Klinge has 15 years of education and technology experience. He is an Instructional Excellence Coordinator for Eden Prairie Schools in Eden Prairie, MN. Cory earned his Masters of Arts in Education at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He is an adjunct instructor at St Mary's... Read More →

Monday March 13, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Tundra C/D

10:30am CDT

Learn to Code with Google Apps Script

Google Apps Script is a simple to use tool can enhance Google Apps in a countless number of ways. It is based on javascript, and because the code is developed and run online, it is very simple for beginners to develop applications. This is significant, because if the barriers to application development are lowered, people with strong backgrounds in education (and not necessarily in computer science) could develop relevant, effective learning and productivity applications.

After this session, participants will understand what Google Apps Script is, and what it is capable of. You will know how to find and interpret documentation, and where to access tutorials other learning materials. You will write several short scripts that demonstrate how this simple tool can extend Google Apps.

This session will be very hands on, with your fingers on the keyboard, learning through exploration.

Speakers

James Eichmiller

Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Learning, Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Monday March 13, 2017 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Tundra A/B

beginner, Teacher, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins | intermediate, Teacher, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins

1:30pm CDT

GSFE Security

We put thousands of student data points and records into the cloud. I will discuss how ACSD tries to secure our GSFE world.

Speakers

Karl Hehr

Director of Technology, Ames Community Schools

Monday March 13, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Tundra C/D

1:30pm CDT

My Maps

Learn how to customize and edit your own maps by creating place marks, polygons and paths. We’ll get a little geeky and import our own data to create rich multi-layered maps.

Speakers

Lance Lennon

Technology Director, Eagle Grove Community Schools

Lance Lennon has been in education for 20 + years, the last 18 have been as a technology director and technology integrationist. He is a Certified Casper Administrator, a DEN Star Educator, an Apple Teacher, a Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Administrator, and a Google... Read More →

Monday March 13, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Tundra E/F

2:45pm CDT

Android Apps on Chrome

FINALLY, we can use Android Apps on Chrome! See how to use and deploy Android apps to approved Chrome devices.

Speakers

Karl Hehr

Director of Technology, Ames Community Schools

Monday March 13, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Tundra C/D

advanced, Domain Admins, Technology Director | beginner, Domain Admins, Technology Director | intermediate, Domain Admins, Technology Director | technical, Domain Admins, Technology Director

2:45pm CDT

Introduction to Awesome Tables

In this Awesome session you will learn how awesome Awesome Tables can be. We will have a peak at the different types of Awesome Tables and how you can use them to better visualize your data.

Speakers

Chad Frerichs

IT Infrastructure Manager, Orion Land Mark

Monday March 13, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sandstone 3

beginner, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins | intermediate, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins | good for administrators, Teacher, School Leader, Technology Director, Instructional coach, Domain Admins

2:45pm CDT

Using Chrome to Support Reading & Writing

Speakers

Stacy Behmer

Coordinator of Digital Learning/Media Services, Grant Wood AEA

Stacy is a former elementary and middle school teacher and also spent some time as a district technology director. She is currently the Coordinator of Digital Learning & Media Services at Grant Wood AEA in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she works with a team of digital learning consultants... Read More →

Monday March 13, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sandstone 8/9

8:30am CDT

Sharing Stories in Schools

Speakers

Hank Thiele

Superintendent, Community High School District 99

Tuesday March 14, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Tundra A/B

8:30am CDT

What's new in Chromebooks

Right now there are TONS of new Chromebooks coming to market, which ones are best, which ones are toughest, which ones are fastest, what should I buy? We will talk tools, buying practices and what's new in the Chrome hardware world!

Speakers

Karl Hehr

Director of Technology, Ames Community Schools

Tuesday March 14, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Tundra C/D

9:45am CDT

Expeditions and Beyond!

Come see how learning can soar to new heights by using Google Expeditions! Then we will examine other ways to have students experience VR using Google Arts & Culture, 360 Videos, Google Street View and other cardboard apps! Finally, we'll think about how we can have students create their own 360 or VR experiences! Field trips don't have to be culminating activities anymore!

Speakers

Stacy Behmer

Coordinator of Digital Learning/Media Services, Grant Wood AEA

Tuesday March 14, 2017 9:45am - 11:45am CDT
Sandstone 8/9

12:45pm CDT

New Tricks with GAM

Come and see all the new updates that have been added to GAM and how to leverage them in your GSFE environment.

Speakers

Karl Hehr

Director of Technology, Ames Community Schools

Tuesday March 14, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Tundra C/D

beginner, Technology Director, Domain Admins | intermediate, Technology Director, Domain Admins | advanced, Technology Director, Domain Admins | technical, Technology Director, Domain Admins