#ISTE17 Presentation Resources

It was such an honor to present and share at #ISTE17! What an amazing experience learning amongst some of the most innovative educators and leaders in the country. This was also my first journey to Texas (they don't lie- the BBQ is amazing). By request, I am sharing the resources from my sessions so those #NotAtISTE can access the presentations!

Rockstar Blended Learning

This session focused on how to implement an effective blended learning model at the classroom level. Presented alongside my former colleague Amanda Haughs, Digital Innovation Coach for CUSD, we explored different blended learning models (flipped, rotation, flex) and the benefits and challenges of each. We then shared our favorite tools to integrate into blended instruction. My favorite part of this session involves teacher choice, where teachers were able to team up and dive deeper into the tool they saw meeting their instructional needs (with task cards to support learning).

See slide deck below for all of our resources:

Get Off the Stage: Google Apps and Ed Tech Make Instruction Student Centered

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This was my first time presenting with my new SFUSD colleagues, Tom Mullaney and Dr. Kristina Mattis! In all honesty, this wasn't my session. Tom has created the session based on the work he has been doing with Digital Breakouts and was unable to physically attend the conference. Like a true team, we pulled together and Kristina and I served as his live proxies while he joined virtually through Google Hangouts.

The QR code above will direct you to all of the resources shared in this session which included:

Tom Mullaney's Virtual Appearance

• A sample online lesson using Google Sites and culminating with a Digital Breakout.
• Resources that support the design of truly interactive online design such as Verso, Ted-Ed and Ed Puzzle
• Design tips for using Google Forms as digital "locks" and to provide students with instant feedback.

Questions on these fabulous resources? Just ask the expert @TomEMullaney!

Gamify Your Formative Assessment

The Gamification Crew: Lindsey Blass, Cate Tolani, Dr. Kristina Mattis

This is, quite possibly, one of my favorite sessions that I have ever done. In this session Cate Tolnai, Dr. Kristina Mattis and I pulled together our research and strategies for gamification. Presented in a casual Poster Session environment, we were able to connect with many educators from districts across the country and have awesome in depth conversations about their experiences and needs in in regards to gamification and formative assessment. We explore gamification vs. game-based learning, and how elements of gamification can be incorporated into formative assessment to help motivate and incentivize learning. In our slide deck below, you will not only find oodles of fun, you will find our suggestions for game-based tools that support a gamified learning experience.

Tips for becoming a #PresenterofISTE

Throughout the conference, I engaged with some amazing educators who submitted sessions for ISTE and didn't get selected to present. As any regular conference presenter can share, we have all experienced this feeling of "What was I missing? Why didn't I get selected?" While each conference has unique presentation attributes that they look for, my best advice on submitting for ISTE presentations is:

• They require research. As you are implementing fabulous instructional strategies, make a point of seeking research that backs it up and bookmarking this for when #ISTE18 applications open!
• Know how your content relates to the ISTE standards. Just like we plan standards-based instruction for our students, our ISTE presentations are standards-based as well. Explore the ISTE Standards for Educators (2017 version just released!) and ISTE Standards for Students.
• Try for a Poster Session. Acceptance rates are much higher than for concurrent sessions, and you get to connect with and influence just as many educators in a fun and casual environment.

Best of luck and see you at #ISTE18!