2014+Workshops


 * ~ Schedule: ||
 * ~ 8:00 - 9:00 ||~ Registration, exhibits, and coffee ||
 * ~ 9:00 - 9:30 ||~ Welcome, Introductions and Focus (Gym) ||
 * ~ 9:45 - 10:45 ||~ Session A ||
 * ~ 11:- 12:00: ||~ Session B ||
 * ~ 12:00 - 12:45: ||~ Lunch served on site ||
 * ~ 12:45 - 1:45: ||~ Session C ||
 * ~ 2:00 - 3:00: ||~ Session D ||
 * ~ 3:15: ||~ Door Prizes (Gym) ||


 * ~ 2014 Program ||
 * ~ ==Session A - 9:45 - 10:45== ||~ ==Session B 11:00 - 12:00== ||~ ==Session C 12:50 - 1:50== ||~ ==Session D 2:05 - 3:05== ||
 * A1 “The Flipped Classroom” John Finch (Presentation) Room 8 || B1 “Copyright: Fair Dealing Guidelines for Educators” - John Finch (Presentation) Room 8 || C1 “Using Edmodo in the Classroom” - Barry Waldner (Presentation) Room 8 || D1 “Intro to Three Ring” - Barry Waldner (Presentation) Room 8 ||
 * A2 “Great Apps and Web Sites for Demonstrating Learning” - Reynold Redekopp (Presentation) Room 17 || B2 “Great Apps and Web Sites for Demonstrating Learning” - Reynold Redekopp (Presentation) Room 19 || C2 “Literacy with ICT Kindergarten to Grade 12” - Howard Griffith & Rosalind Robb (Presentation) Room 21 || D2 “Literacy with ICT Kindergarten to Grade 12” - Howard Griffith & Rosalind Robb (Presentation) Room 21 ||
 * A3 “The iPad as a Movie Making Tool” - Nora Heschuk (Presentation) Room 23 || B3 “Cybersmarts” - Bradley Hampson (Presentation) Room 23 |||| C3-D3 “Engaging the 21st Century Learner with Project-Based Learning” - Linda Dinsdale/Kirsten Copeland (Hands on - Bring your own iPad) Room 23 ||
 * A4 “Teach Like a Techie” - Lori Emilson and Amanda Smith (Presentation - Bring your own iPad if you wish) Room 207 || B4 “Teach Like a Techie” - Lori Emilson and Amanda Smith (Presentation - Bring your own iPad if you wish) Room 207 || C4 “Coaching Volleyball & Basketball with the iPad” - Jeff Maxwell (Hands on - Bring your own iPad) Room 207 || D4 “Using iPads in Learning Centres” - Jackie Sallows (Presentation - Bring an iPad if possible) Room 207 ||
 * A5 “Project Based Learning: A Road Map for Success” - Leah Obach and Devon Caldwell (Presentation) Room 19 || B5 “Project Based Learning: A Road Map for Success” - Leah Obach and Devon Caldwell (Presentation) Room 17 || C5 “Creating a Personal Learning Network” - Connie Lowe (Presentation) Room 17 || D5 “Creating a Personal Learning Network” - Connie Lowe (Presentation) Room 17 ||
 * A6 “The Power of Twitter and Your PLN” - Zoe Bettess (Presentation) Room 25 || B6 “Exploring the World Without Leaving the Classroom” - Zoe Bettess (Presentation)Room 25 || C6 “Using Blackboard for Formative Assessments and Differentiated Instruction” - Sophia Palahicky (Presentation) Room 25 || D6 “Using Blackboard for Formative Assessments and Differentiated Instruction” - Sophia Palahicky (Presentation) Room 25 ||
 * A7 “ScreenCasting Lessons to YouTube” - Cam Bennet (Presentation - Bring your own laptop) Room 202 || B7 “ScreenCasting Lessons to YouTube” - Cam Bennet (Presentation - Bring your own laptop) Room 202 || C7 “Virtual Field Trips” - Jacqueline Monteith (Presentation) Room 202 (Bring your own device) || D7 “Virtual Field Trips” - Jacqueline Monteith (Presentation) Room 202 (Bring your own device) ||
 * A8 “Digital Mapping with ArcGIS Online” - Rod Epp & Pat Adams (Presentation) Room 16 || B8 “Digital Mapping with ArcGIS Online” - Rod Epp & Pat Adams (Presentation) Room 16 |||| C8-D8 “Digital Annotation and Assessment in a 1-to-1 Classroom at Dakota Collegiate” - Cancelled ||
 * A9 “Beyond the Four Walls of the Classroom: Connect Yourself and Your Students” - Eva Brown (Presentation) Room 21 || B9 “Beyond the Four Walls of the Classroom: Connect Yourself and Your Students” - Eva Brown (Presentation) Room 21 || C9 “Twitter and Instagram and Blogger - Oh My!” - Tara McLauchlan (Hands on - BYOD) Room 19 || D9 “Twitter and Instagram and Blogger - Oh My!” - Tara McLauchlan (Hands on - BYOD) Room 18 ||
 * A10-B10 “Assistive Technology and Student Engagement” - Val Noseworthy and Andrea Marginet (Presentation) Room 210 || C10 “Learning and Teaching in a 1-to-1 BYOD High School” - Roy Norris (Presentation) Room 210 || D10 “Learning and Teaching in a 1-to-1 BYOD High School” - Roy Norris (Presentation) Room 210 ||
 * A11 “iPads and 3 Ring in an Early Years Classroom” - Nicole Kempthorne & Angela Kaastra (Hands on - Bring Your Own iPad) Room 18 || B11 “iPads and 3 Ring in an Early Years Classroom” - Nicole Kempthorne & Angela Kaastra (Hands on - Bring Your Own iPad) Room 18 || C11 “There's an App For That” - Joan Badger (Hands on - Bring Your Own iPad) Room 18 || D11 “There's an App For That” - Joan Badger (Hands on - Bring Your Own iPad) Room 19 ||
 * A12 “Smart Notebook: Making Your Life Easier” - Kimberly Smith (Presentation) Room 1 || B12 “Basic Technology Troubleshooting in the Classroom” - David Citulsky (Presentation) Room 204 || C12 “Our Journey to a Connected Classroom: The World at their Fingertips” - Martin Ingenmey, Bryce Ridgen and Tanis Barrett (Presentation) Room 204 || D12 “Our Journey to a Connected Classroom: The World at their Fingertips” - Martin Ingenmey, Bryce Ridgen and Tanis Barrett (Presentation) Room 204 ||
 * A13-B13 “Google Apps for Education” - Phil Taylor (Hands on) Room 22 |||| C13-D14 “Adding Pizzazz to Your SmartBoard Presentations” - Jane Ward (Hands on) Room 22 ||
 * A14-B14 “Incorporating ICT into your High School Science Classroom” - Julie Brunel (Hands on) Room 206 |||| C14-D14 “Infusing Technology into YOUR Curriculum” - Anita Lesage and Meghan Reid (Hands on) Room 206 ||
 * A15 “Google Drive” - Jodi Hrymak (Hands On) Room 209 || B15 “Making SMART Notebook Work for You” - Glenda MacPhee (Hands On) Room 209 |||| C15-D15 “An Introduction to Smart Notebook” - Hanhsong Vuong (Hands on) Room 209 ||
 * A16-B16 “Weebly for Teachers” - Laurie Robson (Hands on) Room 10 |||| C16-D16 “Kidblog” - Shawn Kleebaum (Hands on) Room 10 ||
 * A17 “MAPLE: Turning Over a New Leaf of Professional Learning” Cancelled || B17 “MAPLE: Turning Over a New Leaf of Professional Learning”Cancelled |||| C17-D17 “The Classroom Story Experiment” - Gregory Chomichuk & Brent Schmidt (Hands On) Room 4 ||
 * A18-B18 “Exploring Mathletics” - Stephanie Emberly and Kristen Kliever (Hands on) Room 5b || C18 “Creating a 21st Century Heritage Fair” - Cancelled || D18 “Technology Tips and Tricks” - Jodi Hrymak (Hands On) Room 5b ||
 * A19-B19 “Getting Started with a Class Blog” - Cancelled |||| C19-D19 “Movie Making in ELA Classroom with an iPad” - Aaron Klassen (Hands On - Bring your own iPad; some will be provided) Room 24 ||
 * A20-B20 “Using Google Apps in your Classroom” - Brad Vandenberghe (Hands On) Room28 || C20 “Descriptive Feedback in the Classroom Using Collaborative Documents” - CANCELLED || D20 “Managing Digital Documents” - Paul Friesen (Presentation) Room 28 ||
 * A21-B21 “Enabling 21st Century Learning with the use of Technology” - Marilyn Steier (Presentation) Room 24 || C21 “An Intro to Vernier in Chemistry” - Cancelled || D21 “So You Have Sensors…Now What?” - Cancelled ||

Workshop Descriptions
 John Finch - Manitoba Education Consultant Talk of the flipped classroom has exploded over the past two years. What is meant by "flipping" the classroom and what benefits, if any, could the flipped classroom bring to your school? A discussion of the pros and cons of this controversial approach; particularly around equity, accessibility and pedagogy.
 * A1 The Flipped Classroom** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Reynold Redekopp - University of Manitoba, Professor In this session we’ll take a look at a number of easy to use web sites and apps that allow students to demonstrate their learning in ways that best suit their style. The apps and sites are easy enough to use so that CONTENT becomes the main focus. Platform: Web-based/iPad
 * A2 Great Apps and Web Sites for Demonstrating Learning** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)
 * Resources**: http://goodertech.pbworks.com/w/page/75652052/BYTE%20Conference%202014

 Nora Heschuk - Teacher - Grades 6-12 Participants will be introduced to a few different apps for creating movies in the classroom using iPads. Pros and cons of using iPads as a movie-making device will be discussed as well. Student examples will be from junior high and high school French classes, but could be applied to other subject areas. Platform: iPad
 * A3 The iPad as a movie making tool** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Lori Emilson and Amanda Smith - Divisional Technology Lead Teachers K to 12 In this session we will explore user friendly iPad apps and websites for creating video, screen casting, QR Codes, Augmented Reality, and more! You will learn how easily the integration of technology for collaboration and presentation can be accomplished - while creating an engaging learning environment in any classroom from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Assessment tools will be shared. Bring an iPad to try out the apps as we go through them. Platform: iPad  Leah Obach and Devon Caldwell - Teachers, Grade 1 and Junior/Senior Kindergarten Supported by today's technology, project-based learning is engaging and exciting for students and teachers alike. It provides an abundance of real-life learning experiences while building important 21st century skills and meeting curricular outcomes. It can also be messy, hard to manage, and overwhelming with 20+ eager learners. This session provides a road map for success, walking participants through the necessary steps and essential tech tools for meaningful project-based learning. Platform: PC
 * A4 Teach Like a Techie** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)
 * Resources**: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9C-zaMuYWEwX09nMDZQLWVTQmM&usp=sharing
 * A5 Project Based Learning: A Road Map for Success** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Zoe Bettess - Teacher - Grade 3 Twitter allows us to make connections with educators around the world who can become valuable members of our PLNs (personal learning network). In this session, we'll take a look at how to use Twitter to add to your PLN. Participants will leave with an idea of how to find fellow educators on Twitter as well as how to make connections to not only expand your horizon but your students' as well. Participants should bring their own electronic devices (laptops or tablets) and come with a Twitter account already set up. Platform: Web-based/App
 * A6 The Power of Twitter and Your PLN** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Cam Bennet - Teacher - Grades 10-12 Are you interested in recording some lessons into a video format and posting to YouTube? Creating a YouTube Channel or a YouTube Playlist? Attendees will see the Smart Recorder app that comes with all SmartBoards and Sympodiums in use. If you have Smart Notebook on a laptop, please bring it. Other screen casting software will also be mentioned for those not having access to Smart Recorder. Attendees will have time to try out the various software programs being used. It is suggested that a Google account be created prior to the session. Platform: PC/MAC
 * A7 ScreenCasting Lessons to YouTube** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)
 * Resources**: __http://www.slideshare.net/cabennet/screen-casting-presentation__

 Rod Epp and Pat Adams - Divisional Consultant/ Resource Person ArcGIS Online is a web-based digital mapping tool. In this session we will address three learning outcomes. 1) Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills of digital mapping. 2) Explore applications of digital mapping in the workplace. 3) Understand how ArcGIS can be a powerful tool to meet curricular outcomes across all subjects and grades. For more information on ArcGIS Online, please visit: http://www.arcgis.com/ . Platform: Web-based
 * A8 Digital Mapping with ArcGIS Online** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Eva Brown – Teacher, Education Instructor/Developer What are the opportunities for you to connect to other educators? How do you learn and grow to become an "on-the-cusp" educator? What are the tools needed to grow a strong PLN? The ISTE Standards are the standards for learning, teaching and leading in the digital age and are widely recognized and adopted worldwide. Global and technology education should be a component of every curriculum. Are you meeting the standards for yourself and your students? Are your students becoming competitive digital global citizens prepared for jobs that don't yet exist? Come and learn how to provide these learning opportunities for your students. Platform: Web-based
 * A9 Beyond the Four Walls of the Classroom - Connect Yourself and Your Students!** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Val Noseworthy and Andrea Marginet - Manitoba Education Consultant, Speech-Language Pathologist A range of Assistive technology incorporated into a classroom setting enhances student engagement and learning and creates an inclusive learning environment that supports the diverse learning needs of students. This workshop will be of interest to classroom teachers, resource teachers and administrators. Participants will be introduced to key Assistive technology programs for use in the classroom with regard to Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
 * A10-B10 Assistive Technology and Student Engagement** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Double)

 Nicole Kempthorne & Angela Kaastra – Teachers, Nicole - Grades 1/2, Angela – Grade 1 This workshop will give participants examples of iPad apps that can be used to support ELA and Math skills in a K-3 classroom. Three Ring will also be shared at the workshop. Three Ring has a web and app component that can be used to share photographs and recordings of student's work with parents. Participants should bring an iPad with them to this workshop. Platform: iPad
 * A11 iPads and 3 Ring in an Early Years Classroom** - (Hands on, Single, Repeated)

 Kimberley Smith - Teacher - Life Skills Program Smart Notebook is a fantastic tool that can be used for anyone even if you don't have a Smart board. This workshop will explain how I find, edit and create activities for my students using this program as well as how I use Smart Notebook to organize all my technology within my multi-level classroom. Most of the activities that I will show are at the early and middle years levels, but senior years may gain useful information as well. Basic Smart Notebook skills would be beneficial, but if you are just interested in what Smart Notebook can do for you this is the in-service for you! Platform: PC/MAC
 * A12 Smart Notebook - Making your life easier!** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Phil Taylor - Dept. Head of Learning Technologies and ICT - Teacher Grades 9-12 This session will provide hands on experience using the “cloud based” Google Docs suite (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation), free to any person with a Gmail account. A demonstration of the differences that Google Apps for Education brings to the education community will be reviewed. Invite people to your documents and make changes together, at the same time. A Chromebook will be demonstrated and the pros and cons of this device will be examined. Please Note: You will need a gmail account or Google Apps for Education account to participate in the hands on portions of the session. Platform: Primarily Web based and App options
 * A13-B13 Google Apps for Education** - (Hands on, Double)

http://sjrlearners.wikispaces.com/Google+Apps-Docs My updating Diigo List: https://www.diigo.com/list/ptaylorsjr/Google+Drive%2FDocs+-+Resources/yg4no4k9
 * Resources**:

 Julie Brunel - Teacher – Grades 10-12 In this hands-on session, you will have the opportunity to learn how to incorporate technology into your High School Science courses. Participants will learn how to: Platform: Web-based/App
 * A14-B14 Incorporating Technology into the High School Science Classroom!** - (Hands on, Double)
 * use Weebly to set up a class website (with an embedded blog)
 * use Smart Notebook software & look up thousands of SMART presentations on SMART Exchange (you DO NOT need a SMART board in your classroom to find this learning experience valuable!)
 * integrate Twitter into your classroom
 * set up an online behavioral tracking system called "Class Dojo" to the new Manitoba report card categories
 * Resources**: http://byte2014brunel.weebly.com/

 Jodi Hrymak - Teacher - 3 / 4, Computer Resource Teacher Google Drive is a great place to organize, edit and share your files. This workshop will start at the basics and help you set up a google account, upload files and do some sharing with other participants. Platform: Web-based  Laurie Robson - Teacher - Grade 6 This session will be an introduction to Weebly, an free online website creation program. This session will walk you through the step by step process to creating your own personalized site. Teachers should come prepared to begin to create their own website. Platform: Web-based
 * A15 Google Drive** - (Hands on, Single)
 * A16-B16 Weebly for Teachers** - (Hands on, Double)
 * Resources**: [[file:Weebly Presentation.pdf]]

 John Evans - Manitoba Education Consultant The Manitoba Professional Learning Environment is an opportunity for Manitoba Educators across the province to engage in ongoing professional learning. Maple allows Manitoba educators to locate high quality resources, collaborate and share their work with other educators no matter where they are in the province without having to leave their classrooms. This session will highlight the major features of the recently launched Maple platform and allow educators to "turn over a new leaf" in their professional learning. Platform: Web-based
 * A17 Maple, the Manitoba Professional Learning Environment - Turning over a new leaf of professional learning** - (Hands on, Single, Repeated)

 Stephanie Emberly and Kristen Kliever – School/Divisional Administrator; Grades 3, 4 Appropriate for K-12, Mathletics is an internet based program that compliments any mathematics classroom. We will guide you through the various components from ebooks, to Live Mathletics competitions, to lessons, concept dictionaries and much more! Platform: Web-based
 * A18-B18 Exploring Mathletics** - (Hands on, Double)

 Kirsten Thompson - Teacher Grades 7-10 Have you wanted to implement a class blog but are unsure of where to start or how it will fit in with your class schedule? Kirsten Thompson, from TRSD, shares her experiences of setting up her first classroom blog with her Grade 8 students. Topics discussed will include parental consent forms, blogging schedules, post formats, successes, and challenges. A hands-on portion will also allow participants to familiarize themselves with BlogSpot and set up their own blog. Platform: Web-based
 * A19-B19 Getting Started With a Class Blog** - (Hands on, Double)

 Brad Vandenberghe - Teacher - Grades 5/6 I teach grade 5/6 at Deloraine School. I use Google Apps almost exclusively for my daily teaching. Students use Google Apps for assignments, projects and tasks. This session will include: A Google/Gmail Account is needed for this presentation. Please send your Google email address to bradleyv@shmb.ca upon registering. Platform: Web based/App
 * A20-B20 Using Google Apps in Your Classroom** - (Hands on, Double)
 * Introduction on What is Google Apps
 * How Google Apps in Your Classroom Looks/Works
 * Sharing Files with Students
 * Collaboration between Students/Students and Teachers
 * Tips and Tricks
 * Examples of Tasks, Assignments and Student Work completed using Google Apps

 Marilyn Steier - Retired Teacher/Principal, Adjunct Professor UofA, PiL Canada Regional Program Manager This session will help you explore the tools and technologies available to help educators teach 21st century skills and optimize the classroom for student achievement. Bring your laptop or tablet so that you can explore the tools and resources that will be shared. We will move from research to practice. Platform: Web-based/App
 * A21-B21 Enabling 21st Century Learning with the use of Technology** - (Hands on, Double)

 John Finch - Manitoba Education Consultant With recent changes to copyright law, there is a concerted effort across Canada to inform teachers of these changes and the rights we have gained to make copies by following the new Fair Dealing Guidelines. A discussion of these changes.
 * B1 Copyright: Fair Dealing Guidelines for Educators** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Reynold Redekopp – University of Manitoba - Professor In this session we’ll take a look at a number of easy to use web sites and apps that allow students to demonstrate their learning in ways that best suit their style. The apps and sites are easy enough to use so that CONTENT becomes the main focus. Platform: Web-based/iPad
 * B2 Great Apps and Web Sites for Demonstrating Learning** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)
 * Resources**: http://goodertech.pbworks.com/w/page/75652052/BYTE%20Conference%202014

 Bradley Hampson - Divisional Administrator An introduction to Cyber safety and best practices for both the classroom and at home. What is spoofing, phishing, a human engineered vulnerability? All Viruses are Malware, but not all Malware are Viruses. These will all be plainly explained and information will be provided to help you protect yourself and your students. We will also cover basic etiquette and tips when using email, texting, and when using collaborative environments such as video conferencing, Skype, and Web conferencing.
 * B3 CyberSmarts** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Lori Emilson and Amanda Smith - Divisional Technology Lead Teachers - Grades K to 12 In this session we will explore user friendly iPad apps and websites for creating video, screen casting, QR Codes, Augmented Reality, and more! You will learn how easily the integration of technology for collaboration and presentation can be accomplished - while creating an engaging learning environment in any classroom from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Assessment tools will be shared. Bring an iPad to try out the apps as we go through them. Platform: iPad
 * B4 Teach Like a Techie** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)
 * Resources**: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9C-zaMuYWEwX09nMDZQLWVTQmM&usp=sharing

 Leah Obach and Devon Caldwell - Teachers, Grade 1 and Junior/Senior Kindergarten Supported by today's technology, project-based learning is engaging and exciting for students and teachers alike. It provides an abundance of real-life learning experiences while building important 21st century skills and meeting curricular outcomes. It can also be messy, hard to manage, and overwhelming with 20+ eager learners. This session provides a road map for success, walking participants through the necessary steps and essential tech tools for meaningful project-based learning. Platform: PC
 * B5 Project Based Learning: A Road Map for Success** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Zoe Bettess - Teacher - Grade 3 This session will show you how to open up your classroom walls and make connections with classes around the world. Participants will learn about different ways to connect with classes around North America and the rest of the world. Amazing projects that my students have taken part in will be highlighted as well. This session is geared toward K-6 educators but anyone is welcome. Platform: Web-based
 * B6 Exploring the World Without Leaving the Classroom** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Cam Bennet - Teacher - Grades 10-12 Are you interested in recording some lessons into a video format and posting to YouTube? Creating a YouTube Channel or a YouTube Playlist? Attendees will see the Smart Recorder app that comes with all SmartBoards and Sympodiums in use. If you have Smart Notebook on a laptop, please bring it. Other screen casting software will also be mentioned for those not having access to Smart Recorder. Attendees will have time to try out the various software programs being used. It is suggested that a Google account be created prior to the session. Platform: PC/MAC
 * B7 ScreenCasting Lessons to YouTube** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Rod Epp and Pat Adams - Divisional Consultant or Resource Person ArcGIS Online is a web-based digital mapping tool. In this session we will address three learning outcomes. 1) Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills of digital mapping. 2) Explore applications of digital mapping in the workplace. 3) Understand how ArcGIS can be a powerful tool to meet curricular outcomes across all subjects and grades. For more information on ArcGIS Online, please visit: http://www.arcgis.com/ . Platform: Web-based
 * B8 Digital Mapping with ArcGIS Online** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Eva Brown - Teacher Education Instructor/Developer What are the opportunities for you to connect to other educators? How do you learn and grow to become an "on-the-cusp" educator? What are the tools needed to grow a strong PLN? The ISTE Standards are the standards for learning, teaching and leading in the digital age and are widely recognized and adopted worldwide. Global and technology education should be a component of every curriculum. Are you meeting the standards for yourself and your students? Are your students becoming competitive digital global citizens prepared for jobs that don't yet exist? Come and learn how to provide these learning opportunities for your students. Platform: Web-based
 * B9 Beyond the Four Walls of the Classroom - Connect Yourself and Your Students!** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Nicole Kempthorne & Angela Kaastra - Teacher Nicole - Grades 1/2, Angela - Grade 1 This workshop will give participants examples of iPad apps that can be used to support ELA and Math skills in a K-3 classroom. Three Ring will also be shared at the workshop. Three Ring has a web and app component that can be used to share photographs and recordings of student's work with parents. Participants should bring an iPad with them to this workshop. Platform: iPad
 * B11 iPads and 3 Ring in an Early Years Classroom** - (Hands on, Single, Repeated)

 David Citulsky - Technician Learn how to properly troubleshoot and correct every-day tech problems that occur in a classroom setting. Platform: PC
 * B12 Basic Technology Troubleshooting in the Classroom** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Glenda MacPhee - Teacher - Grade 1 SMART notebook is an amazingly adaptable program even without a SMART board. In this hands-on workshop you will learn and practice how to find and use images and PDF files to create or adapt SMART notebook files so that they meet the needs of you and your students. You will also learn how to locate good sources of ready-made material and develop ways in which to manage and organize files. Bring your ideas or a few files that you would like to work on. Platform: PC/MAC
 * B15 Making SMART Notebook Work For You** - (Hands on, Single)

 John Evans - Manitoba Education Consultant The Manitoba Professional Learning Environment is an opportunity for Manitoba Educators across the province to engage in ongoing professional learning. Maple allows Manitoba educators to locate high quality resources, collaborate and share their work with other educators no matter where they are in the province without having to leave their classrooms. This session will highlight the major features of the recently launched Maple platform and allow educators to "turn over a new leaf" in their professional learning. Platform: Web-based
 * B17 Maple, the Manitoba Professional Learning Environment - Turning over a new leaf of professional learning** - (Hands on, Single, Repeated)

 Barry Waldner - Teacher - Grades 2 to 9 This presentation will focus on giving an overview of how Edmodo can be used in the classroom. Participants will be shown how Edmodo assists in assignment distribution, marking, feedback and communication between students, their parents and their teacher. The use of Edmodo apps, embedding of videos, and other types of assignments will be shown. As well, participants will be shown how Google Drive is integrated within in the Edmodo student and teacher backpack. Platform: Web-based
 * C1 Using Edmodo in the classroom** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Howard Griffith & Rosalind Robb - Manitoba Education Consultants Manitoba Education is revitalizing the LwICT Developmental Continuum, aligning it with emerging educational priorities/needs, and extending it to help meet the needs at senior years. A group of educators from across the province has already started the process. Curious how this project is unfolding? Here is an opportunity to find out, and to provide your thoughts. Platform: All
 * C2 Literacy with ICT Kindergarten to Grade 12** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)
 * Resources**: Powerpoint saved as a .pdf [[file:LwICT K-12 Update_BYTE 2014_Feb 28th.pdf]]

 Linda Dinsdale/Kirsten Copeland - Teacher - Grade 1 French Immersion, Grade 3 French Immersion As teachers, we strive to engage our students with authentic, hands-on learning. Join Linda and Kirsten as they share how they have embedded the use of mobile technology (iPads) into their collaborative, project-based learning units. We will show how we plan and manage our early years’ units of study through the use of hands-on activities and examples of our students' work. Bring your own iPad to participate in this session. Platform: iPad
 * C3-D3 Engaging the 21st Century Learner with Project-Based Learning** - (Hands on, Double)

 Jeff Maxwell - Teacher Introduction to stats and playbook apps for the iPad to make your coaching life easier. The two apps that will be covered in detail are "BasketballStats" and "iStatII". We will also look into some video editing apps ("Ubersense" & "Prerecorder") that will work to show your athletes their body mechanics and technical skills on video. Bring Your Own iPad. Platform: iPad
 * C4 Coaching Volleyball & Basketball with the iPad** - (Hands On, Single)

 Connie Lowe - Teacher, Kindergarten In this session, you will learn how educators can develop a PLN (Personal Learning Network) that supports meaningful and relevant learning. PLN's are reciprocal and resourceful, and participants will learn simple ways to collaborate with other educators through the use of blogging, Twitter, Skype and several other valuable tools. Platform: Web-based/App
 * C5 Creating a Personal Learning Network** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Sophia Palahicky - Manitoba Education Consultant Differentiated instruction uses frequent formative assessments to inform instruction. Teachers may find it difficult to use a differentiated model because of time constraints. Blackboard can help teachers reduce the workload required to conduct formative assessments. Blackboard is a learning management system that consists of an integrated set of tools. This session will demonstrate how Blackboard can be used to create formative assessments that provide immediate feedback to students. Platform: Web-based
 * C6 Using Blackboard for Formative Assessments and Differentiated Instruction** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Jacqueline Monteith - Divisional Consultant or Resource Person - Grades K-12 Explore the possibilities of a Virtual Field Trip in your Division or by participating in some of ours! Virtual Field Trips connect individuals, classes, and entire communities. This is useful for any grade, subject, or interest area. Bring your own device to participate fully in this experience. Platform: Web-based
 * C7 Virtual Field Trips** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Dennis Nguyen - Teacher - Grades 9-12 The session will focus on using, manipulating and annotating digital documents as part of the assessment process in a one-to-one laptop classroom. A demonstration of how to use annotation features in Word, Adobe Reader and Adobe Pro XI will be given to show participants how these useful features can be applied in the classroom for use by both students and teachers. Although the focus will be on how these applications can be applied in the high school English classroom, participants may find that these applications can easily be applied to their own subject area. Platform: PC
 * C8-D8 Digital annotation and assessment in a one-to-one classroom at Dakota Collegiate** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Double)

 Tara McLauchlan - Teacher - Grades 9-12 - ELA How can teachers use the digital world and its tools to help students move beyond the physical limitations of traditional teaching and learning? How can students tweet, post, and blog to leverage their learning? This session provides answers to those questions and ways to use tools like Flickr, Blogger, Twitter, Today's Meet and Instagram to empower students to create new texts through which they can share their knowledge with the digital world, and engage with the thinking of others. Tech newbies welcome, no experience needed! Information and resources include low tech, mid tech and high tech options. Bring your own Web enabled device to participate in this session. Platform: Web-based/App
 * C9 Twitter and Instagram and Blogger - Oh My!** - (Hands on, Single, Repeated)

 Roy Norris - Teacher, Department Head for Literacy with ICT - Grades 9-12 This year 900 of the 1200 students at Dakota Collegiate in Winnipeg bring their own computers to classes every day! What is it like to teach and learn in a large Public High School where computer and cell phone use is encouraged instead of forbidden? Roy Norris is an English Teacher and the Literacy with ICT Department Head at Dakota and has taught in a 1 to 1 classroom since 2010. Teaching in a 1 to 1 class comes with many challenges and surprises. Roy will share his observations about what it is like to teach in a 1 to 1 environment, and how it changes learning and teaching in High School. Platform:
 * C10 Learning and Teaching in a 1 to 1 BYOD High School** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Joan Badger - Divisional Consultant/Resource Person As iPad apps become increasingly powerful - the device becomes more versatile, and its creative potential increases. Together we will explore free as well as commercial apps to use in your classroom. Bring Your Own iPad. Platform: iPad
 * C11 There's An App For That!** - (Hands on, Single, Repeated)
 * Resources**: https://www.icloud.com/iw/#keynote/BALqGtPxlMn0rPZUmEKBR4PE9fVILY8qb_2E/BYTE_2014_copy

 Tanis Barrett, Bryce Ridgen, Martin Ingenmey - Teachers - Grades 9-12 This session is aimed at classroom teachers interested in increasing student access to technology, BYOD or 1:1. The teachers presenting are part of the committee that put together a pilot project for their school that resulted in all grade 9 students having a technology device provided by the school division. This initiative is now in its second year of implementation so 50% of their school has converted to 1:1 and they are working to balance access for the rest of the school by encouraging students to bring their own device. In 2015, their school will be 100% 1:1. All devices are provided by the school division and the network is wide open for student access. Topics will include: Platform: All
 * C12 One Schools Journey to Connected Classrooms - 1:1 at Minnedosa Collegiate** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)
 * Why did we go 1:1?
 * Snapshot of our journey to implementation of 1:1
 * Moving students from information consumer to producer
 * How the project is making a difference in student learning.
 * Triumphs and Struggles (including feedback from stakeholders)

 Jane Ward - Teacher - Grades 2/3/4 Add life to your SmartBoard presentations by using a variety of reveals, incorporating the Activity Builder and using Extreme Collaborator. Platform: PC/MAC
 * C13-D13 Adding Pizzazz to your SmartBoard Presentations** - (Hands on, Double)

 Anita Lesage and Meghan Reid - Teacher, pre-service teachers, business/technology, Red River College So you need to and want to use technology in your curriculum delivery but are not sure what or how. This hands-on workshop will provide you with plenty of ideas and time to learn to use some great technology tools with YOUR curriculum. These include Google Apps for Education, Web spaces such as blogs, sites, and wikis for teaching and learning. Some of these tools are used on desktops or laptops while others are for tablets such as the iPad. There is plenty to learn and you will be set for Monday morning! Platform: Web-based/App
 * C14-D14 Infusing Technology into YOUR Curriculum** - (Hands on, Double)

 Hanhsong Vuong - Teacher -Grades 7 and 8 The workshop will introduce the Smart Notebook by exploring the features, tools and galleries. The participants will create simple Smart Notebook lessons that can immediately be used in their classroom. The participants are encouraged to bring a USB stick to save work. Platform: PC/MAC
 * C15 An Introduction to Smart Notebook** - (Hands on, Double)

 Shawn Kleebaum - Technology Learning Leader Kidblog is designed for K-12 teachers who want to provide each student with an individual blog. Students publish posts and participate in academic discussions within a secure classroom blogging community. Teachers maintain complete control over student blogs and user accounts. Come prepared to create your own free Kidblog class account and learn the basics of blogging. Participants will also be guided through the teacher's control panel and dashboard. Platform: Web-based
 * C16-D16 Kidblog** - (Hands on, Double)

 Gregory Chomichuk & Brent Schmidt – Teachers - Middle Years (Schmidt), High School (Chomichuk) THE CLASSROOM STORY EXPERIMENT focused on outcome based teaching models and narrative structure with elements of the "flipped classroom" and student-lead-inquiry-based learning. THE CLASSROOM STORY EXPERIMENT encourages the use technology not as an ends but as a means to provide activation engagement and enrichment to lessons using the 5 C's of 21st century learning (collaboration, creativity, communication, citizenship, and critical thinking). Come and see how to use any or NONE of the following to help share, create and collaborate: Tumblr, Twitter, Blogspot, Evernote, Google Drive, iMovie, GarageBand, Instagram, Vine, Pages, Paper by 53 to build an innovative classroom culture. Platform: Web-based/App
 * C17-D17 The Classroom Story Experiment** - (Hands on, Double)

 Joel Ralph - Non-Profit Organization; James Dykstra and Joanna Dawson We want your help! Join us for a fun, hands on session where we take apart a Heritage Fair project and rebuild it for the 21st Century. We want your help in envisioning what a technology infused Heritage Fair could look like and what resources we would need to provided teachers to make it happen. This session will stimulate your creativity, be productive, and fun.
 * C18 Creating a 21st Century Heritage Fair** - (Presentation, Single)

 Aaron Klassen - Teacher - Grades 7-12 Movie making is a great storytelling tool. The iPad is a quick and easy tool for allowing students to make great movies. Participants will have the opportunity to use iMovie on the iPad and make a quick short film, edit and present in the course of a 2 hour session. This is suitable to all grade levels and subjects. If you have your own iPad with iMovie installed bring it along, otherwise iPads will be provided for this workshop. Platform: iPad
 * C19-D19 Movie making in ELA classroom** - (Hands on, Double)

 Barb Birch - Teacher, Literacy Coach This session will focus on collaboration, feedback, and assessment using Google Docs from the perspective of a literacy specialist/classroom teacher. No prior knowledge of the program is necessary though it would be helpful if participants had a Google Docs account; there will be Chrome books on site for teachers to navigate. Platform: Web-based
 * C20 Descriptive feedback in the classroom using collaborative documents** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Kent Lewarne - Teacher SY So you have access to to Vernier sensors and Lab Quest units! Now what? Come explore how to integrate Vernier sensors into your lab program. Platform:
 * C21 An Intro to Vernier in Chemistry** - (Hands on, Single)

 Barry Waldner - Teacher - Grades 2-8 This session will focus on showing participants how ThreeRing App for Android and iOS or computer can be used to collect and share work with parents. Platform: App
 * D1 Intro to Three Ring** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Howard Griffith & Rosalind Robb - Manitoba Education Consultants Manitoba Education is revitalizing the LwICT Developmental Continuum, aligning it with emerging educational priorities/needs, and extending it to help meet the needs at senior years. A group of educators from across the province has already started the process. Curious how this project is unfolding? Here is an opportunity to find out, and to provide your thoughts. Platform: All
 * D2 Literacy with ICT Kindergarten to Grade 12?** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single Repeated)

 Jackie Sallows - Teacher - Grade 2 Here is a chance to get ideas for how iPads can be used as a center in your classroom. Join Jackie to see how she uses her 6 iPads effectively as part of her Math and LA centers. Prior knowledge of the basics of using an iPad is necessary. Bring along an iPad if possible. Platform: iPad
 * D4 Using iPads in Learning Centers** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Connie Lowe - Teacher, Kindergarten In this session, you will learn how educators can develop a PLN (Personal Learning Network) that supports meaningful and relevant learning. PLN's are reciprocal and resourceful, and participants will learn simple ways to collaborate with other educators through the use of blogging, Twitter, Skype and several other valuable tools. Platform: Web-based/App
 * D5 Creating a Personal Learning Network** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Sophia Palahicky - Manitoba Education Consultant Differentiated instruction uses frequent formative assessments to inform instruction. Teachers may find it difficult to use a differentiated model because of time constraints. Blackboard can help teachers reduce the workload required to conduct formative assessments. Blackboard is a learning management system that consists of an integrated set of tools. This session will demonstrate how Blackboard can be used to create formative assessments that provide immediate feedback to students. Platform: Web-based
 * D6 Using Blackboard for Formative Assessments and Differentiated Instruction** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Jacqueline Monteith - Divisional Consultant or Resource Person - Grades K-12 Explore the possibilities of a Virtual Field Trip in your Division or by participating in some of ours! Virtual Field Trips connect individuals, classes, and entire communities. This is useful for any grade, subject, or interest area. Bring your own device to participate fully in this experience. Platform: Web-based
 * D7 Virtual Field Trips** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Tara McLauchlan - Teacher - Grades 9-12 - ELA How can teachers use the digital world and its tools to help students move beyond the physical limitations of traditional teaching and learning? How can students tweet, post, and blog to leverage their learning? This session provides answers to those questions and ways to use tools like Flickr, Blogger, Twitter, Today's Meet and Instagram to empower students to create new texts through which they can share their knowledge with the digital world, and engage with the thinking of others. Tech newbies welcome, no experience needed! Information and resources include low tech, mid tech and high tech options. Bring your own Web enabled device to participate in this session. Platform: Web-based/App
 * D9 Twitter and Instagram and Blogger - Oh My!** - (Hands on, Single, Repeated)

 Roy Norris - Teacher, Department Head for Literacy with ICT - Grades 9-12 This year 900 of the 1200 students at Dakota Collegiate in Winnipeg bring their own computers to classes every day! What is it like to teach and learn in a large Public High School where computer and cell phone use is encouraged instead of forbidden? Roy Norris is an English Teacher and the Literacy with ICT Department Head at Dakota and has taught in a 1 to 1 classroom since 2010. Teaching in a 1 to 1 class comes with many challenges and surprises. Roy will share his observations about what it is like to teach in a 1 to 1 environment, and how it changes learning and teaching in High School. Platform:
 * D10 Learning and Teaching in a 1 to 1 BYOD High School** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)

 Joan Badger - Divisional Consultant/Resource Person As iPad apps become increasingly powerful - the device becomes more versatile, and its creative potential increases. Together we will explore free as well as commercial apps to use in your classroom. Bring Your Own iPad Platform: iPad
 * D11 There's An App For That!** - (Hands on, Single, Repeated)
 * Resources**: https://www.icloud.com/iw/#keynote/BALqGtPxlMn0rPZUmEKBR4PE9fVILY8qb_2E/BYTE_2014_copy

 Tanis Barrett, Bryce Ridgen, Martin Ingenmey - Teachers - Grades 9-12 This session is aimed at classroom teachers thinking about 1:1 or starting with 1:1. The teachers presenting are part of the committee that put together a pilot project for their school that resulted in all of the grade 9 students having a technology device provided by the school division. This initiative is now in its second year of implementation so 50% of their school has converted to 1:1. Topics will include: Platform:
 * D12 One Schools Journey to Connected Classrooms - 1:1 at Minnedosa Collegiate** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single, Repeated)
 * Why go 1:1?
 * Timeline of our journey to implementation of 1:1
 * Moving from consumer to producer
 * Is the project making a difference in student learning? (It has to be more than an electronic note-taker)
 * Triumphs and Struggles (including feedback from stakeholders)

 Jodi Hrymak - Teacher - Grades 3/4, Computer Resource Teacher Finding the time to discover new websites and software can be a hard thing to do. In this session, the work is done for you. Participants will leave the session with a list of technology tips and tricks to try the next day. Platform:
 * D18 Technology Tips and Tricks** - (Hands on, Single)

 Paul Friesen - Teacher - Grades 10-12 With an increasing push to make student work digital, teachers are faced with challenges surrounding sharing, storing, and annotating digital files without creating a mountain of on line work for themselves. This session will focus on tools that can be used for beginners and experts to distribute digital files, organize digital document storage, and efficiently annotate digital documents. Platform:
 * D20 Managing Digital Documents** - (Presentation/Demonstration, Single)

 Kent Lewarne - Teacher - Grades 9-12 So your school has acquired some Vernier sensors. Now what will you do with them in your Biology class. This hands-on one hour introductory session to Vernier LabQuest 2 will offer some suggestions for basic labs to do in Biology 30S. Platform:
 * D21 So You Have New Sensors - Now What?** - (Hands on, Single)