2017 STEM & EdTech Symposium: Full Schedule

This schedule is for planning purposes only. Choosing a session on Sched will not guarantee a spot for you. If a session is overfilled, it may be closed depending on the number of seats available.

8:00am PST

Lending Library, STEM Tools Playground, Vendor Show in S2

Visit our STEM Lending Library playground, meet some of our vendors, and play. We have Vince, a student from Berkeley, who is showing off Raspberry Pi and Chip, little computers with big possibilities. The Valley View Mouse Squad students will help you figure out different ways to utilize tools from the Lending Library in your own MDUSD classroom. Hayoun will be showing off the laser cutter and some of the fun things we've done with it. If you have a picture accessible online, you can try engraving a tile or a name tag.

Saturday February 25, 2017 8:00am - 3:00pm PST
S2

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

9:45am PST

Browser-Based Programming with the Linkbot Hub

The Linkbot is an award-winning teaching tool that's turn-key for teachers and makes learning programming hands-on and engaging for students. There's no installation required; Linkbots are controlled through the browser out of the box. Our curriculum is aligned to the NGSS and gets kids coding fast.

Speakers

Graham Ryland

Barobo, Inc.

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
Library

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

9:45am PST

CodeHS: Comprehensive Coding Platform for High School and Middle School

In this session learn about how to teach coding in your middle school or high school with CodeHS, the most widely used platform for high school computer science. Get a chance to dive in and do your own coding in JavaScript, build your own portfolio web page in HTML and CSS, try out some Python, and learn about how to manage a blended coding classroom. We'll get a chance to do some coding but also learn some tricks for implementing computer science successfully in your school or district. This is sure to be a lively, informative, and engaging session, presented by Jeremy Keeshin, the CEO and co-founder of CodeHS, who has visited over 100 schools nationally for computer science.

Speakers

Jeremy Keeshin

CEO, CodeHS

Jeremy Keeshin is the CEO and co-founder of CodeHS, a comprehensive online platform to teach computer science to high schools and middle schools. He is a leading expert in computer science education and education technology, and has visited over 150 schools for computer science all... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
M3

STEM & EdTech, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, ToSAs

9:45am PST

Digital Storytelling with Photostory

Learn how Photostory can effortlessly motivate your students to effectively write fluently and purposefully for an authentic audience. Photostory, FREE and Fun-To-Use, brings photos to life as students narrate, add panning motion, captions, titles and music.

Speakers

Gary Hensley

Teacher, Valley View Middle School

I thoroughly enjoy teaching alongside Shauna Hawes here at Valley View. Of all my lessons presented, my computer students enjoy coding with Scratch the most. Originally, I thought HyperStudio was the best program ever. But I have found that I am going back to my roots of computer... Read More →

PS Handout doc

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
E1

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:45am PST

Explore, Experience, and Play with the MDUSD STEM Lending Library Items

Come and play with the items available in the MDUSD STEM Lending Library! All of the items are available for check out to MDUSD teachers. Some items may also be in Room S1.
The following items are a part of the library:
Sphero
Dash and Dot
Osmo Wonder Kits
Makey Makey Classic
Makey Makey Go
Ozobot
Davinci 3D printer
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Monitors
Linkbot Starter kit
PocketLab Sensors/Cases
Viewmaster 3D Viewers
Galaxy Phones for 3D Viewers
Parrot Drone
Squishy Circuit Kits
BreakOut EDU boxes
Ricoh Theta Spherical Camera
Bee-Bots

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
S2

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers, ToSAs

9:45am PST

Fun with Spheros

Wanna learn how to use Spheros before you check them out of the Lending Library???? Come and play, so that you can be comfortable using this technology in your classroom.

Speakers

Margaret Elliott

Tech Teacher, Foothill Middle School

Tech Teacher, Robotics Club Adviser, 2017 CSTEM Teacher of the Year (T.O.Y), 2018 finalist District T.O.Y, Geek, Disneyland Lover, Tired #merit19 #KCIOBI... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
E7

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

9:45am PST

Gamify Learning with BreakoutEDU!

How is this? What better way to learn about Breakout EDU than to experience it? In this hands-on session participants will get a chance to play a game and learn how to gamify ANY content area, professional development or staff meeting with BreakoutEDU.

Speakers

Chris Clausen

Principal, MDUSD

Title I SchoolEL School1:1 School (almost)

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
D2

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

9:45am PST

Genius Hour: Inspiring Passion Projects

What is Genius Hour? How do you start this with your students? Learn how implementing Genius Hour with your students helps them find their passion. Teach them to research ideas, prepare presentations/demonstrations, and present their ideas EdCamp style.

Speakers

Jennifer DeWeerdt

4th Grade Teacher, Martinez Unified School District

#4thGrade #GeniusHour #1:1Chromebooks

Michele Roche

Teacher, Martinez Unified School District

Genius Hour for MDUSD Conference pdf

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
D4

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

9:45am PST

Media Projects: A View from the Mountaintop

Come learn how to develop rich projects that integrate research, writing, collaboration, and technical skills. View samples and plans for student-created videos, podcasts, websites, and more.

Speakers

Michael Dreyfus-Pai

Catholic Schools Diocese Of Oakland

EBCUE Communications DirectorDirector of Educational Technology - Diocese of Oakland

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
C3

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, K-2 Teachers

9:45am PST

Relationships Above All

In this interactive session we'll explore why fostering supportive and caring relationships in the classroom is paramount not only for students well-being but for meaningful and lifelong learning to take place. You'll be introduced concepts from interpersonal neurobiology to simple improv games all in the name of creating healthy relationships in your classroom.

Speakers

Roni Habib

Founder, EQ Schools

Get more resources, including his book, at eqschools.com/resourcesTo book a meeting with Roni to discuss PD at your district https://calendly.com/eqschoolsRoni Habib is a speaker, author, and expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
B4

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers, ToSAs

9:45am PST

Vendor Show in S1, Hands-On Robotics, and CPHS Robotics Team visit

In S1, which is going to be our new MakerSpace next year, you can find some hands-on activities and demonstrations from the STEM Lending Library and our vendors. Our venders include WeVideo, The Gardens at Heather Farms, Mouse Squad of California, and more!

You can also meet some of the College Park FIRST Robotics team members and hear about their newly build robot. They'll be competing with it next month, so we're only looking and not trying it! Hear about our new space, along with our plans for making it amazing.

Saturday February 25, 2017 9:45am - 11:00am PST
S1

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

11:15am PST

Browser-Based Programming with the Linkbot Hub

Speakers

Graham Ryland

Barobo, Inc.

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:15am - 12:30pm PST
Library

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

11:15am PST

CodeHS: Comprehensive Coding Platform for High School and Middle School

Speakers

Jeremy Keeshin

CEO, CodeHS

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:15am - 12:30pm PST
M3

STEM & EdTech, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, ToSAs

11:15am PST

Easy Coding with Scratch

The ability to code computer programs is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in Scratch, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas. Using a set of about 100 commands that can be snapped together visually, you can create just about anything and learn the fundamentals of more advanced languages.

Speakers

Gary Hensley

Teacher, Valley View Middle School

Easy Code Scratch docx

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:15am - 12:30pm PST
E1

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

11:15am PST

Explore, Experience, and Play with the MDUSD STEM Lending Library Items

Come and play with the items available in the MDUSD STEM Lending Library! All of the items are available for check out to MDUSD teachers.We have Vince, a student from Berkeley, who is showing off Raspberry Pi and Chip, little computers with big possibilities. The Valley View Mouse Squad students will help you figure out different ways to utilize tools from the Lending Library in your own MDUSD classroom. Hayoun will be showing off the laser cutter and some of the fun things we've done with it. If you have a picture accessible online, you can try engraving a tile or a name tag. Some items may also be in Room S1.
The following items are a part of the MDUSD lending library:
Sphero
Dash and Dot
Osmo Wonder Kits
Makey Makey Classic
Makey Makey Go
Ozobot
Davinci 3D printer
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Monitors
Linkbot Starter kit
PocketLab Sensors/Cases
Viewmaster 3D Viewers
Galaxy Phones for 3D Viewers
Parrot Drone
Squishy Circuit Kits
BreakOut EDU boxes
Ricoh Theta Spherical Camera
Bee-Bots

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:15am - 12:30pm PST
S2

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers, ToSAs

11:15am PST

Fun with Spheros

Wanna learn how to use Sphero's before you check them out of the Lending Library???? Come and play, so that you can be comfortable using this technology in your classroom.

Speakers

Margaret Elliott

Tech Teacher, Foothill Middle School

Tech Teacher, Robotics Club Adviser, 2017 CSTEM Teacher of the Year (T.O.Y), 2018 finalist District T.O.Y, Geek, Disneyland Lover, Tired #merit19 #KCIOBI... Read More →

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:15am - 12:30pm PST
E7

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

11:15am PST

Vendor Show in S1, Hands-On Robotics, and CPHS Robotics Team visit

Saturday February 25, 2017 11:15am - 12:30pm PST
S1

STEM & EdTech, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators, K-2 Teachers, SpEd Teachers

11:15am PST

Virtual Fieldtrips with Google Expeditions!

Google Expeditions allow students to have a 360 degree experience of places around the world. In this session we will share information about leading students on your own expeditions and will have View Master VR and Google Cardboard viewers to try out.

https://padlet.com/mourakd/m5k58nxfiswc

Speakers