Midwest Summit 2014: Full Schedule

The Midwest Google Apps Summit is a two day, hands on conference that focuses on integrating Google Apps for Education in K-12 and Higher Ed learning environments. All presentations will be from the Google Education Trainers, Google Certified Teachers, Google Apps savvy educators and local Googley talent.

Midwest Summit Site
Midwest Summit Resources

9:45am CST

Get Going Using Google Apps to Assist Diverse Learners

We know that Google Apps gets kids connected and working together. There are so many built in features that can assist our diverse learners! This fast-paced session will highlight tips and tricks that we can use to assist students using the many tools available in Google Apps for Education. Chrome Apps and Extensions that are specifically targeted for students will be shared as well as tips on using Drive, Docs, and Forms to help our diverse learners.

Speakers

Tammy Lind

Instructional Technology Coach,Google Certified Trainer and Innovator

Tammy is an Instructional Coach in Southeastern Wisconsin. She is a Google Education Trainer and a Google Certified Innovator as well as an Intel Master Teacher. A former special education teacher, Tammy is passionate about finding web-based technologies to make the curriculum... Read More →

Monday November 17, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Sandstone 8/9

Featured, beginner, intermediate

9:45am CST

Google Apps for School Leaders - Getting Going

Just getting started with Google Apps? Andy Crozier, practicing administrator, will demonstrate how he uses Gmail, Calendar, and Drive to collaborate with staff and create efficiency in the school district.

Speakers

Andy Crozier

Superintendent, Andrew CSD

Andy Crozier is the Superintendent of Andrew Community Schools in Andrew, IA and Easton Valley Community Schools in Preston, IA. Andy has lead professional development for superintendents, principals, technology directors, and teachers in many different areas of educational technology... Read More →

Monday November 17, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Tundra A/B

Featured, beginner

9:45am CST

Move to the Head of the Class with Google Classroom

Google Classroom is a time saver. This tool lets teachers quickly organize documents, provide feedback and communicate with their students! Simplify the distribution of docs to a student's Drive (no more File - Make a Copy) and easily push out communication with links and reminders. Come set up your own class and learn some of the fun features of this new Google Apps for Education tool coming soon to a classroom near you!

This will be a hands on session, so check your account and go to Classroom.Google.com and make sure you are ready to start your first class!

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 November 17, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, beginner, intermediate

11:00am CST

Appy Hour..Getting the most out of Google Drive

Most of us are familiar with the many fantastic Chrome Apps and Extensions available in the Chrome web store. As if that isn’t cool enough there are Apps to add to your Google Drive! These apps are great for kids that need additional supports and are perfect for those that have “flipped” their classrooms. Join me for this fast-paced, interactive session as I share my Top Ten Google Drive Apps. You will walk away with great ideas to use in your classroom the very next day!

Speakers

Tammy Lind

Instructional Technology Coach,Google Certified Trainer and Innovator

Monday November 17, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Sandstone 8/9

Featured, advanced, beginner, intermediate

11:00am CST

Google Apps on the iPad

Even if you and/or your school has decided to "Go Google", it doesn't mean you can't have a good experience on a non-Google product like the iPad. In fact, the beauty of the majority of Google's products and apps is that it's not tied down to specific hardware but anchored to the web. With that in mind, it's crucial to remember that if you want to use Google Apps on the iPad they will work. How well and to what extent is what educators and students need to be aware of. Apps highlighted are: Drive, YouTube, Capture, Blogger, Google Search, Google Play Books, Chrome, and more!

Speakers

David Freeburg

Elementary Associate Principal, Eden Prairie Public Schools

David Freeburg works for the Eden Prairie Public Schools as an elementary Associate Principal. In this role he works to support students and, teachers with learning experiences that can be leveraged for personalized learning opportunities. He uses his background as a Google Certified... Read More →

Monday November 17, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Wilderness 4

Featured, beginner, intermediate

11:00am CST

Google Forms: The Basics

Learn how to use Google Forms to gather student data, facilitate workflow, and plan professional meetings. Google Forms are a simple way to get going with all of these tasks. This session will review simple examples and provide participants with the ability to create their own Google Form.

Speakers

Caroline Haebig

Innovative, Inclusive Learning Consultant & Coach

Caroline D. Haebig works for the School District of New Berlin, a pK-12 district, in New Berlin, WI leading change by redefining learning using maker technology and design thinking, specializing in coaching for educators and administrators.

Monday November 17, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Wilderness 2/5

Featured, beginner, good for administrators

11:00am CST

Three's Company - Avoiding a Comedy of Errors when Communicating with Groups

Have you ever noticed that there are many ways to communicate with groups in the Google tools? Come find out what your options are, how to look professional, and work effectively when communicating with groups of people. Avoid unknowingly making errors when working with the masses in tools like Google Groups, Google+, Google Contacts, Gmail, Documents, and Calendar.

Speakers

Hank Thiele

Superintendent, Community High School District 99

Monday November 17, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, beginner, good for administrators, intermediate

11:00am CST

Touring the Apps Dashboard

Still can't find what you're looking for in the Google Apps Dashboard? Stuck at a fork in the digital road? Lost your GPS signal on the information superhighway? Let me be your guide to the Google Apps Dashboard. We will point out the great views, useful tools, and places that you only need to visit once.

Speakers

Karl Hehr

Technology Director, Ames Community Schools

Tech director @ Ames CSD. Passionate, driven & outspoken advocate for change in education. Apple fanboy, CCA, DEN Star Educator & Google Certified Trainer.

Monday November 17, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Glacier C/D

Featured, beginner, intermediate, technical

1:00pm CST

Become a Spreadsheet Wizard

Do you find yourself constantly making tables in documents to try to convey a concept? Do you wonder what these spreadsheets are and why anyone would want to use one? Come discovery the sorcery behind a spreadsheet and find that it will be your favorite tool for sharing information. Learn simple tricks that will amaze your friends to powerful mind bending conjurations within spreadsheets.

Speakers

Hank Thiele

Superintendent, Community High School District 99

Monday November 17, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, advanced, beginner, good for administrators, higher ed, intermediate

1:00pm CST

Getting Ready to Go 1:1

Learn all about the process of getting ready to deploy 1,000 Chromebooks to incoming freshmen, faculty, and staff. Go behind the scenes of the preparation process and hear about implementation committees, site visits, professional development, pilot testing, and much more. Includes information on admin panel, web filter choices, insurance options, and attendees will walk away with links to materials and resources.

Moderators

Mina Marien

Evanston Township High School, Evanston Township High School

Mina Marien is an instructional Technology Specialist at Evanston Township High School in Evanston, IL. She previously taught Latin and supported teachers in the World Languages department as an instructional coach. She loves working with students in classes throughout the school... Read More →

Speakers

David Chan

Director of Instructional Technology

David Chan serves as the Director of Instructional Technology at Evanston Township High School (ETHS). He taught math and science for 10 years and was the Technology Integration Specialist for 5 years at ETHS. David is an online instructor with Northwestern University’s Center for... Read More →

Monday November 17, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Wilderness 2/5

Featured, advanced, beginner, good for administrators, intermediate

2:15pm CST

Keeping IT Simple - Using Gmail, Calendar, and Google Drive

Overwhelmed with the number of emails in your Inbox? Can’t stay caught up with the latest extensions, web 2.0 applications, and other “cool tech tools”? Having trouble staying organized with all of your meeting or class notes? Take a closer look at one way to master the daily grind by using a few simple tools coupled with a system that integrates some of our favorite Google Tools. Encourage your students to do the same to help them start and stay on top of their busy lives.

Speakers

David Chan

Director of Instructional Technology

Monday November 17, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Wilderness 2/5

Featured, beginner, good for administrators, higher ed, intermediate

2:15pm CST

No Need to LMGTFY - Informal Q & A

No need to Let Me Google That For You! There has been almost a day of Googly learning! If you have any questions come in and get them answered! We will have some presenters and experienced Google Apps users availble to help you hit the ground running when you get back to your district. Stop on in and join the discussion!

Speakers

Stacy Behmer

Coordinator of Digital Learning/Media Services, Grant Wood AEA

Jessica Gross

Web Content Coordinator, CESA 5

Jessica is the webmaster and web guru at CESA 5, offering professional experience and support with online and print marketing for CESA 5 departments and school districts. Jessica holds a BA in Legal Studies from University of Wisconsin - Madison and has been with CESA 5 since early... Read More →

Brian Scheibach

Director of Technology Services, CESA 5

Director of Technology Services, CESA 5 Portage, WI

Hank Thiele

Superintendent, Community High School District 99

Monday November 17, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Tundra A/B

Featured, beginner, good for administrators, intermediate, technical

2:15pm CST

Putting a WHY behind the HOW: Purposeful Technology Integration using Google Tools

As device acquisition increases, how can we be sure that all educators are effectively integrating technology into their curriculum? Join this session to hear about one district's technology integration framework, and their focus on increasing student efficiency, teacher efficiency, and student learning. In addition, several Google tools will be shared to help teachers meet those goals in the classroom!

Speakers

Jen Wathke

LMS, West De Pere School District

Jen is a Library Media/Instructional Technology Specialist for the School District of West De Pere. Jen has a passion for creatively blending the world of literacy and technology. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on a variety of topics including Google Apps... Read More →

Monday November 17, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, advanced, beginner, good for administrators, higher ed, intermediate

3:30pm CST

YouTube: from Consumer to Creator

YouTube isn't just for funny videos anymore! Come to this session to learn about how to use YouTube in your school and classroom! Attendees will learn how to create their own channel and playlists, upload and edit videos, and use YouTube for flipping the classroom. Come to hear how one district is using YouTube for their curriculum department, school announcements, and school wide book talks. From the most basic YouTube skills to the most extensive, there will be something for everyone to take away from this presentation!

Speakers

Jen Wathke

LMS, West De Pere School District

Monday November 17, 2014 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, beginner, intermediate, advanced, good for administrators, higher ed

8:30am CST

Google+ 101

Are you new to Google+? Come to this session to hear the basics of Google+! Topics will include: constructing your PLN (Professional Learning Network), using Communities to collaborate with people inside and outside your district, creating Events/Hangouts to connect with others, and SO MUCH MORE!

Speakers

Jen Wathke

LMS, West De Pere School District

Tuesday November 18, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, beginner

8:30am CST

Training with 1:1 - Chromebook Professional Development Series

Thinking of going 1:1 or are you off the ground but not quite soaring? Take a look at some different models of technology professional development. How do various schools tackle PD and what are some ways you can effectively engage and rally teachers at your school? Suggestions and specific examples will be shared including in-person, blended, and online professional development opportunities for all.

Moderators

Mina Marien

Evanston Township High School, Evanston Township High School

Speakers

David Chan

Director of Instructional Technology

Tuesday November 18, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Tundra A/B

Featured, advanced, beginner, good for administrators, intermediate

9:45am CST

Go! Go! Google Gadgets! Google Apps Meets Makerspace

Remember Inspector Gadget? He has nothing on these fun Googly gadgets! Come take a look and get your hands on resources like Google Cardboard, Glass, Sphero and other fun stuff! We will talk Google, Maker and how they can work together. There will be a short introduction time and the rest of the session will be hands on play. Come and fly a drone while wearing Google Glass!

Speakers

Tammy Lind

Instructional Technology Coach,Google Certified Trainer and Innovator

Tuesday November 18, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Sandstone 8/9

Featured, beginner, intermediate

9:45am CST

Google Chrome - More than just a fast browser.

Google Chrome has fast become a “must install” browser and is certainly the best choice for Google Apps. However, there is much more than you can do with Chrome, much of which gets underutilized. We’ll talk about signing in, managing your bookmarks, apps and extensions and more!

Speakers

David Chan

Director of Instructional Technology

Tuesday November 18, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Tundra A/B

Featured, beginner, intermediate, advanced, good for administrators, higher ed

9:45am CST

Let's Hangout! Collaborating with Google Hangouts!

Attendees will walk away with a firm understanding of how to incorporate Google+ Hangouts into their curriculum. Participants will hear examples of how one district is using Hangouts for literacy activities, school wide announcements, professional development and MUCH more!

Speakers

Jen Wathke

LMS, West De Pere School District

Tuesday November 18, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, beginner, intermediate, advanced, good for administrators, higher ed

9:45am CST

Reimagining Leadership for 10X Thinking

With many decisions facing schools, one thing should remain at the core: a future minded focus on learning and the learner experience. Growing that future minded environment requires us to reimagine leadership as co-designers of a organization that thinks big, never lands, and empowers. Come explore shifts that create conditions for agility and agency that foster 10x thinking.

Speakers

Ryan Bretag

Chief Innovation Officer, District 225

Ryan Bretag has spent 15 years in education as a secondary English educator and administrator. In his role as Chief Innovation Officer, he focuses on innovation in learning and teaching, whole-child education, and project management for district and building-wide technology initiatives... Read More →

Tuesday November 18, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Tundra C/D

Featured, beginner, good for administrators, intermediate

11:00am CST

Awesome Tables : Become a Data Hero

Come learn how to use the Awesome Tables script with Google Spreadsheets and Sites. This is the easiest tool you will ever use with the most powerful results. Learn how to display, analyze, and share data in a snap and become a hero back at school! Capes are optional for this session but will be mandatory when you are done.

Speakers

Hank Thiele

Superintendent, Community High School District 99

Tuesday November 18, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Glacier A/B

Featured, advanced, beginner, good for administrators, intermediate

11:00am CST

Google Apps for the Administrator

The best way to create a common culture around innovative teaching practices is to lead by example. This session focuses on how people who are in administrative roles can leverage Google Apps to create a culture of innovation and collaboration while building upon established administrative norms. Focus areas are on Google Apps for communication and workflow as well as Google Drive organization.

Speakers

David Freeburg

Elementary Associate Principal, Eden Prairie Public Schools

Tuesday November 18, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Wilderness 2/5

Featured, beginner, good for administrators, higher ed, intermediate

11:00am CST

iPads & Drive

Come and explore how Google Apps can work on an iPad. We will show workflow and examine how these tools can best be used together to provide a meaningful learning experiences and support workflow solutions highlighting 1:1 iPad environments.

Speakers

Caroline Haebig

Innovative, Inclusive Learning Consultant & Coach

Tuesday November 18, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, beginner, intermediate

1:00pm CST

Getting Classy with Google Classroom

Have you ever said to yourself, "I love Google Drive...if only there was an easier way to organize and distribute resources to students"? Enter Google Classroom! This session will be an introduction to the features of Classroom as well as a look at many ways it can be used in your teaching situation. Bring a device to work hands on during this session.

Speakers

Tammy Lind

Instructional Technology Coach,Google Certified Trainer and Innovator

Tuesday November 18, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Wilderness 2/5

Featured, beginner, intermediate

1:00pm CST

Google Sites: Beyond websites, supporting inquiry based learning experiences

This session provides educators with the necessary supports to integrate Google Apps, specifically Sites, to develop inquiry based learning experiences. This learning experience will provide participants with the tools and time to explore how they may utilize Google Sites and Google Site templates in order to support student digital portfolios and inquiry based learning experiences.

Speakers

Caroline Haebig

Innovative, Inclusive Learning Consultant & Coach

Tuesday November 18, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Wilderness 1

Featured, beginner, intermediate

1:00pm CST

No need to LMGTFY - Informal Q & A

No need to Let Me Google That For You! There has been a couple great days of Googly learning! If you have any questions come in and get them answered! We will have some presenters and experienced Google Apps users availble to help you hit the ground running when you get back to your district. Stop on in and join the discussion!

Speakers

Featured, beginner, good for administrators, intermediate, technical