CUE 2016 National Conference

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March Madness - SAMR Lesson Smackdown!

Evaluation

It’s March Madness! Get ready to blast those brackets! Come check out these experienced teachers who will be sharing their SAMR aligned lessons. Who will advance to the Redefinition round?
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Speakers

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Krishna Adams

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Stevan Chamalbide

Denise Douglas

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Presenter

CUE Rock Star Faculty, Google Educator Level 1, Google Educator Level 2, Leading Edge Certification, Adobe Creative EducatorDenise Douglas is celebrating her 30th year in education! She currently serves as the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for Porterville Unified and spent... Read More →

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Vicki leoni

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David McAllister

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Thursday March 17, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Catalina, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 3 - Concurrent Session

• Host Organization Tulare Joint Union High SD
• Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, 6 - 12, Administration
• Topic and Curricular Professional Development, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science

2:00pm PDT

STEM Education That Is out of This World

Evaluation

This exciting presentation describes an innovative STEM program through which high school students can do Arduino-based experiments using small satellites 450 km above the Earth.
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Speakers

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David Thornburg

Thornburg Center

Dr. David Thornburg has been active in the field of education since the late 1970's. His primary focus has been on the emerging use of computers and other technologies in support of educational practices that support the development and expression of student creativity and discovery... Read More →

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Thursday March 17, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mesquite EF, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 3 - Concurrent Session

• Host Organization Thornburg Center
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Administration, Beginning, College, Intermediate, IT Professionals, New
• Topic and Curricular Common Core, Mathematics, STEM

3:30pm PDT

True Engagement: Using Rich Video More Effectively

Evaluation

Students are media producers as well as consumers, so our pedagogical use of video is as important as the quality itself. Gain resources for high quality video and engaging pedagogy.
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Speakers

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Michelle Clark

Mary Hendra

Program Director, Facing History and Ourselves

Mary Hendra leads the California statewide work for Facing History and Ourselves, sustaining authentic partnerships and collaboration to meet the needs of educators and schools throughout the state. Through in-depth historical and literary case studies, student-centered pedagogy... Read More →

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Thursday March 17, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mesquite B, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 4 - Concurrent Session

• Audience and Grade Level New, Beginning, Intermediate, 6 - 12
• Topic and Curricular Online-Blended Learning, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), History-Social Studies, Reading-Language Arts

3:30pm PDT

Using Technology and Data to Blend+Flip+Differentiate+Individualize Learning

Evaluation

How can you meet the needs of 65 heterogeneously grouped students within a single classroom? Intrinsic Schools has built a personalized blended learning model with an emphasis on data-driven instruction and team teaching as a way to ensure each student receives an education tailored to his/her needs. Participants will be shown how we use various tools and resources to direct, adjust instruction, and collaborate.

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Speakers

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Alison Ortony

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Thursday March 17, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Horizon Ballroom 2, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 4 - Concurrent Session, Diverse Learners Symposium DLS

• Host Organization Intrinsic Schools
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Beginning, Intermediate
• Topic and Curricular Mathematics, Universal Design for Learning (Dif Inst), Webtools
• Tags Diverse Learners Symposium DLS

 

Friday, March 18

 

9:45am PDT

Bungee... Jump Right into Technology

Evaluation

A newbie's experience introducing technology-driven instruction for the first time.

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Speakers

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Susanne Knoll

Math coach, Valley Center Pauma Unified School District

I'm a TK-12 Math Coach. I'd love to talk to people about growth mindset and how we ALL have a math brain. We just need to believe it!

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Friday March 18, 2016 9:45am - 11:45am PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Poster, Friday

• Host Organization Valley Center High School
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Beginning
• Topic and Curricular Mathematics, Talking Pedagogy
• Tags Poster

10:15am PDT

Give Your Students the Raspberries with Raspberry Pi!

Evaluation

The Raspberry Pi is a $35 1Ghz Quad Core computer that can fit in an Altoids box! See how to implement this powerful mini computer in your school program.
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Speakers

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Steven New

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Friday March 18, 2016 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Sierra/Ventura, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 5 - Concurrent Session

• Host Organization East Career and Technical Academy
• Audience and Grade Level All, 6 - 12, College, IT Professionals, Adult Education, Not grade-level specific
• Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge-STEM-New Tools, Common Core, Mathematics, Science

12:30pm PDT

Empowering Writing Teachers with Technology

Evaluation

Beyond Google, research drives technology that improves writing instruction and learning across curriculum. WriterKEY tools are for effective and efficient feedback, not just grading papers.

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Speakers

Doug Silver

CAO, Founder, KEYS2 Engage

I am a founder of the publisher of digital tools designed to make feedback more effective and efficient. Currently, we publish https://www.writerkey.com/  https://www.publishkey.com/ https://feedbackkey.com/ https://tutoringkey.com/ Prior to developing these web-based applications... Read More →

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Friday March 18, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Pueblo AB, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 6 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

• Host Organization WriterKEY
• Company Writerkey
• Audience and Grade Level All, 6 - 12, Administration, IT Professionals
• Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge-STEM-New Tools, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core, Reading-Language Arts
• Tags Writerkey

1:00pm PDT

CANCELED The Power of Film and Photography in the Classroom

Evaluation

Film and photography will be highlighted containing global, cultural, environmental, and social issues. Curriculum content, with personal and interdisciplinary connections, will be shared to foster the development of critical thinking in students.

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Speakers

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Cleary Vaughn-Lee

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Friday March 18, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Poster, Addendum, Friday

• Host Organization Global Oneness Project
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, All, College
• Topic and Curricular Common Core, Cutting-Edge-STEM-New Tools, History-Social Studies, Online-Blended Learning, Reading-Language Arts
• Tags Poster

1:00pm PDT

Cybersecurity Curriculum for Middle and High School

Evaluation

Cybersecurity curriculum is needed in Middle/High School to promote job growth in Computer Science and STEM related careers. This poster session will present curriculum from National University Computer Science students. NEW SESSION

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Speakers

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Jeffrey Hearn

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Friday March 18, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ballroom Foyer, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Poster, Addendum, Friday

• Host Organization National University, School of Engineering and Computing
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Administration, Adult Education, Beginning, College, Intermediate, IT Professionals
• Topic and Curricular Cutting-Edge-STEM-New Tools, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Science
• Tags Poster

2:00pm PDT

21st-Century Note-Taking Revisited

Evaluation

Digital focused-notes creates a living document with which students interact. Participants will leave with the ability to implement an important strategy utilizing digital tools in their classroom.
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Speakers

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David Allen

Teacher, Garden Grove Unified

Adrian Lucero

Assistant Principal, Garden Grove USD

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Friday March 18, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Madera, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 7 - Concurrent Session

• Host Organization Santiago High School
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Experienced, Intermediate
• Topic and Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Talking Pedagogy

2:30pm PDT

Blending Instruction Using OneNote Class Notebook

Evaluation

Trying to figure out how to pull class content into one space where students can collaborate and you can provide feedback? OneNote Class Notebook may be your answer.

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Speakers

Nicol Howard

Program Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District

Nicol Howard, PhD is a dynamic, passionate educator, who has taught at the high school level (9th – 12th grades and Special Education) in the Compton Unified School District and grades K through 4 in the Corona-Norco Unified District and the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD... Read More →

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Friday March 18, 2016 2:30pm - 2:50pm PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

  CUE Tip, Friday

• Host Organization Santa Ana USD
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Beginning, College, Intermediate
• Topic and Curricular Mathematics, Online-Blended Learning, Reading-Language Arts

3:30pm PDT

20% Project...The Nuts and Bolts to Get You Started

Evaluation

This presentation will provide you with the basic information, documents, and our shared experience to give you the confidence to start doing the 20% Project with your students. Presenter Resources

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Speakers

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Missy Ash-Bala

Susan Moffat

Teacher, Hewes Middle School

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Friday March 18, 2016 3:30pm - 3:50pm PDT
HUB@CUE (Exhibit hall), PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

  CUE Tip, Friday

• Host Organization Hewes Middle School
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, All
• Topic and Curricular Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Online-Blended Learning, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

 

Saturday, March 19

 

10:00am PDT

Ed Tech Tool Box: Redefine Instruction with Google and Movies

Evaluation

Learn how to engage 21st Century Learners through Google (Classroom, Forms) and redefine content through iMovie, Adobe Voice, and Weebly. Make your class come to life with these tools.
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Speakers

Fatima Nicdao

Dean of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy

Fatima Nicdao has been in education for 10 years as an English, Theology, History, and Journalism (Yearbook and Newspaper) teacher. In addition, she has teaching experience in Nicaragua and India. After a two year stint working at Apple in Santa Monica as a specialist and trainer... Read More →

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Saturday March 19, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Palm Canyon Suite AB, Hilton Hotel 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 10 - Concurrent Session, Diverse Learners Symposium DLS

• Host Organization St. Matthias Academy
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Administration, Beginning, Experienced, Intermediate
• Topic and Curricular English Language Development (ESL), Hands-On Session-Make-and-Take, History-Social Studies, Online-Blended Learning, Reading-Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts
• Tags Diverse Learners Symposium DLS

12:00pm PDT

Apps Combine for Effective Lesson Design

Evaluation

Integrate iOS/Chrome/web-based apps to create effective and collaborative lessons in your classroom. The possibilities for our students are endless when apps are strategically combined through the gradual release framework!
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Speakers

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Sarah Housepian

LN

Lampa Nguyen

IT

Ivy Trac

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Saturday March 19, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Woodstock Ballroom 1, Hard Rock Hotel 150 South Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92262

  Session, 11 - Concurrent Session

• Host Organization Garden Grove USD
• Audience and Grade Level All, 6 - 12
• Topic and Curricular Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Talking Pedagogy, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts

12:00pm PDT

Strengthen Student Understanding in Math and Science with Desmos Classroom

Evaluation

Desmos Classroom and Activity Builder allow math and science students to strengthen their reasoning, vocabulary, precision, and content knowledge. Build activities that compare attributes and scaffold learning.
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Speakers

JR Ginex-Orinion

Science & Digital Learning Coach, Tustin Unified School District

JR is a dynamic, engaging instructional coach and science teacher from Southern California. He has presented across the country and internationally on leadership, instructional coaching, educational technology topics, and tools. He is a Google Innovative Educator (#GTANY12), Google... Read More →

Andrew Stadel

Math Teacher, Tustin USD

Andrew is currently a math teacher to middle and high school students at a Project-Based Learning public school. You can also find free resources at his widely-acclaimed website, Estimation 180. When Andrew is not teaching math, he’s having fun with his family, playing games and... Read More →

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Saturday March 19, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Andreas, Renaissance Hotel 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 11 - Concurrent Session

• Host Organization Tustin USD
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, Beginning, Intermediate
• Topic and Curricular Mathematics, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Science, Talking Pedagogy

12:00pm PDT

21st Century Engagement through Action

Evaluation

21st Century Civic Action projects, following the TPACK model using technology as a tool for collaborative and cooperative student-centered learning for ALL learners. This is a double session.
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Speakers

Billie Joe Wright

Teacher, William Workman High School

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Saturday March 19, 2016 12:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Smoketree DE, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 11 - Concurrent Session, 12 - Concurrent Session, Diverse Learners Symposium DLS

• Host Organization William Workman High School
• Audience and Grade Level 6 - 12, All
• Topic and Curricular Common Core, History-Social Studies, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Online-Blended Learning
• Tags Diverse Learners Symposium DLS

1:30pm PDT

Construction Zone Ahead: Building a Successful Online Learning Program

Evaluation

If you've been tasked with creating and/or managing an online or blended learning program, you likely have questions and are looking for resources. Drawing upon the nearly 20-year experience of FLVS, the country's first statewide, Internet-based public high school, this session will help you ask the right questions and create a blueprint for action.

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Speakers

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FLVS Global

Digital Education Specialist, FLVS Global

FLVS Global provides rigorous and engaging online content that can be used in both a wholly virtual or blended setting. We have over 70 UC approved courses in addition to a full suite of NCAA compliant core courses. Our curriculum can be loaded into a variety of learning management... Read More →

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Saturday March 19, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Mesquite C, PSCC 277 North Avendia Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262

  Session, 12 - Concurrent Session, Commercial

• Host Organization FLVS Global
• Company FLVS
• Audience and Grade Level All, 6 - 12
• Topic and Curricular Online-Blended Learning, Model Lessons and Lesson Design, Common Core, English Language Development (ESL), Foreign Language, Health-PE, History-Social Studies, Mathematics, Reading-Language Arts, Science, Visual and Performing Arts
• Tags FLVS