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

Coding, Digital Citizenship and the 4C’s

Coding, digital citizenship, collaboration and innovation are the new necessary skills that need to find place in today's curriculum. Learn how one district makes this possible. Rather you are a media specialist, classroom teacher or technology integrator this session will allow you to increases your students experiences, exposures, and skill sets to the world beyond your classroom. Various resources and tools will be shared to include both coding, digital citizenship while embracing the 4C’s in your classroom. From kindergarten to middle school help your students learn the skills for tomorrow’s jobs.

Speakers

David Lockstein

Aggie Salter

ITS, CESA 5

Agnieszka Salter (@AggieSalterITS) is the Technology Integration Specialist for CESA5. Aggie is a Google Educator and Google Education Trainer, iPad/Tablet and Flipped Classroom certified educator who provides training for various districts. Aggie has spent several years as the Technology... Read More →

GS2017 pdf

Monday March 13, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Sandstone 3

9:15am CDT

What's New for Admin?

The joy and pain of G Suite for Education is that you live in BETA. Google makes changes and as admins, it is our job to stay on top of it. This session will look at what is new for admins. Some are minor, others are major. Keep yourself current and attend this session.

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 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Wilderness 1

advanced beginner good for administrators higher ed intermediate technical

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

9:15am CDT

OK Google, What's New?

Things are getting better all the time! Come learn about some of the recent updates to Google for Education you can use with other educators and students! We will explore Google Cast for Education, Quizzes, Expeditions, and updates to Sites, Slides and Classroom to get started. Bring your questions and we'll try to get some answers.

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 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Sandstone 8/9

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

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

1:30pm CDT

Go Go Gadgets

Come see and experience all of the interesting technology gadgets that are trending currently. Some are educational and some are just plain amazing to see in action. If you are a gadget person who loves to see the coolest educational and personal technologies around, then this is the session for you. Disclaimer: Impulsive buyers beware! Don't bring your wallet to this session because you will end up maxing out your credit card.

Speakers

Michael Jaber

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Sheboygan Area School District

Michael Jaber is the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the Sheboygan Area School District in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Michael spent the first seventeen years of his career as a secondary social studies teacher for the Fond du Lac School District. After 17 years in the classroom... Read More →

Monday March 13, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Sandstone 8/9

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

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4:00pm CDT

Q & A

Monday March 13, 2017 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Sandstone Ballroom

beginner intermediate advanced good for administrators technical higher ed

9:45am CDT

Awesome Workflows

Using Google Apps and Awesome Tables to create super cool workflows can be very useful to you and a your district. Come to this session to find out just how cool you can become when making workflows that work.

Speakers

Chad Frerichs

IT Infrastructure Manager, Orion Land Mark

Tuesday March 14, 2017 9:45am - 11:45am CDT
Sandstone 3

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12:45pm CDT

Using Google's Newest Apps, Extensions and Classroom to Create Engaging, Relevant and Meaningful Classroom Activities

Technology is an outstanding tool for enhancing students learning experiences and student outcomes. Come together with fellow educators to discover new tools to create meaningful, engaging and relevant learning environment, that will transform your classroom. We will cover newest Google apps, extensions, and Google Classroom tools for all grades and subjects (yes even math).

Speakers

Aggie Salter

ITS, CESA 5

GS2017 pdf

Tuesday March 14, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Sandstone 3

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

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