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Sunday March 19 - Tuesday March 21  Kalahari Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, WI
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Sunday, March 19
 

10:00am CDT

Registration Open
Sunday March 19, 2017 10:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Registration Booth 1
  Registration

11:30am CDT

Author Fair
Limited Capacity seats available
Featuring these authors:
Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Suite 5
  Author

11:30am CDT

Wisconsin Young Adult Authors
Limited Capacity seats available
Tackle this growing field in a Q+A style panel and learn about the latest books by these local authors.

Valerie Biel, Angie Stanton, E.M. Kokie, Kelly Jensen, Liz Czukas, Barbara Britton, and Bridget Birdsall. 
Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Mangrove
  Author

11:30am CDT

Engaging Minds One Clue at a Time
Limited Capacity seats available
It's time for something new...are you ready? Inquiry-based learning, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving and more - all wrapped up in a little box...literally! You've heard about BreakoutEDU and you've wondered how to get all your students actively engaged in learning, well let me show you how! We will dive into the Breakout EDU community and explore the resources available to get you started, as well as go over tips, tricks, and tools that will help you create your own Breakout experience. Come for the experience; leave ready to share the excitement in your district!   https://goo.gl/D9SQjI
Speaker
avatar for Kim Gould

Kim Gould

Library Media Specialist, Frederic School District
I began my teaching career sharing my passion for creativity and learning through paint brushes, pencils and sculpture. From there, I allowed my passion for learning to take me in another direction. I landed in Frederic Wisconsin, where I've been the Library Media Specialist for the... Read More →

Engaging Minds Breakout Edu WEMTA gslides
Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Portia
  Hands-On

11:30am CDT

Get Your Google On
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive session will provide new ideas on using Google Tools to all participants, giving them access to a Google Certified Trainer who will answer questions as they go. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater comfort level using Google Tools.
Speaker
avatar for Stacci Barganz

Stacci Barganz

GT Coordinator, Fort Atkinson School District
Passionate about Personalized Learning, Gifted Education, and Technology Integration. Google Certified Trainer and EdTech Consultant. Content Creator for Kyte Learning and Atomic Learning. SLALN President. National Javits-Frasier Scholar. Most Important: Believer, Wife, Mommy... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Marula
  Hands-On

11:30am CDT

Robotics and Coding
Limited Capacity seats available
Coding is a new form of literacy. We believe that all students need to learn how to code as much as they need to learn how to read and write. Participants will be introduced to basic robotics and coding concepts via the use of Ozobots, Dash and Dots and Spheros. By the end of the session participants will be knowledgeable in using a variety of iPad apps and robots in their K-5 classroom.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Jim Hostvedt

Jim Hostvedt

Library Media Specialist, D.C. Everest Area Schools
I am currently in my eighth year teaching as a Media Specialist at Rothschild & Hatley Elementary in Rothschild, Wisconsin. I love to empower students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information and technology. Prior to... Read More →
avatar for Elissa Ruppert

Elissa Ruppert

Library Media Specialist, Mountain Bay Elementary School
This is my ninth year with the D.C. Everest School District. Prior to that I was the Media Specialist at Rock Ledge Elementary, in the Seymour Community School District, for 10 years. I am passionate about teaching all students to become lost in a great story, investigate their curiosities... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Eric Heeren

Eric Heeren

Library Media Specialist, D.C. Everest Area Schools
I am in my twenty fourth year teaching and am currently in my eighth year teaching at Evergreen Elementary in Rothschild Wisconsin. Prior to teaching at D.C. Everest I was a Media Specialist within the Merrill Area Public School District at the Elementary Level and Prairie River Middle... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Wisteria
  Hands-On

11:30am CDT

YouTube Video Editor & the 4C's
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session we'll take an in depth look at how the YouTube Creator Studio and Screencastify can lead to more communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity in your classroom. Learn how to get the most out of the YouTube Creator Studio through video editing and playlist creation. Use videos for flipped lessons, or have students create their own! The potential for this application is limitless.
Speaker
avatar for Ashley Bingenheimer

Ashley Bingenheimer

Technology Integration Specialist, River Falls School District
Ashley has been a Technology Integration Specialist since 2016. She works with teachers and students in grades K-12 to ensure technology integration in the classroom is meaningful and engaging. Prior to working in Ed Tech, Ashley was an upper elementary teacher and an Elementary Math... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

11:30am CDT

Books on Bikes- A Summer Literacy Program
Limited Capacity seats available
Books on Bikes is a community outreach and literacy program, whose goal is to get children in the community excited about reading and visiting their local libraries (school or public) while building relationships with our current and future families. By visiting students on their own turf, our program ensures access to books for all Sheboygan community members during the summer months to help prevent the dreaded “Summer Slide.” This session will discuss the history, the logistics, and the expansion of the Books on Bikes program!
Co-Presenter
SG

Speaker
avatar for Kate Kiel

Kate Kiel

Library Media Specialist, Sheboygan Area School District
I have been a Library Media Specialist at Urban Middle School in Sheboygan, WI for six years. This is her first time presenting at a conference.

Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Guava
  Informational

11:30am CDT

Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Engaging ALL Learners Through Guided Inquiry
Limited Capacity seats available
Have you been searching for a perfect model to help you implement more research-driven, student-centered, personalized learning into your instruction to meet the needs of ALL learners? Look no further than Guided Inquiry Design! During this session, a team from De Pere Middle School will share how they have redesigned their Science and Social Studies units to fit the guided inquiry approach after attending Rutgers University’s Guided Inquiry Institute this past summer. You will walk away from this session with practical activities and strategies, an introduction to the GID model, and an organized process for ensuring that research is at the heart of learning.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Cara Krebsbach

Cara Krebsbach

Tech Integration Coach, Unified School District of De Pere
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Speaker
avatar for Donna Young

Donna Young

Library Media Specialist, De Pere Middle School

Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Aloeswood
  Informational

11:30am CDT

Living Life Online
Limited Capacity seats available
We live our lives online, are you doing enough to protect your personal information? Our kids are more connected than ever, what advice can we offer them to stay safe? As an educator and a dad, we need to showcase these skills as we navigate in the same world as our kids.
Online safety is serious business, join the conversation and pick up some tips to make your online world more secure.
Speaker
avatar for Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen

Director of Technology, Burlington Area School District
Scott Christensen currently serves as the Director of Educational Technology with the Burlington Area School District. As a teacher, principal and technology director, Scott has a great understanding of educational environments, and how technology can benefit both staff and students... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Tambouti
  Informational

11:30am CDT

Mishicot Reads!
Limited Capacity seats available
At OH Schultz Elementary school, I run two programs in the library to help increase the community engagement of families with young students as well as the amount of reading they do at a young age. The OH Schultz Summer Library program is an opportunity for families to come to the library throughout the summer to check out books, and do a variety of STEAM focused activities. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages families with young children to read early and often. Over the last year, participation in both of these programs has increased. This session will focus on the basics of these programs, including what has worked and what has not to help increase reading and involvement of young families in the Mishicot School District.
Speaker
avatar for Tamara Schacht

Tamara Schacht

District Media Specialist, School District of Mishicot
I have worked in education for 16 years, and this will be my 11th year in the School District of Mishicot. I am the District Media Specialist, so I work with teachers throughout the district to teach digital citizenship, literacy, technology skills, and a love for reading and lea... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Tamarind
  Informational

11:30am CDT

TeachingBooks.net - Almost New Book Sales

Sunday March 19, 2017 11:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Registration Booth 2
  Almost New Book Sales

12:45pm CDT

Author Fair
Limited Capacity seats available
Featuring these authors:
Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Suite 5
  Author

12:45pm CDT

Wisconsin Middle Grade and Elementary Authors
Limited Capacity seats available
Interact with authors of both fiction and nonfiction for our upper elementary and middle grades in a Q+A panel.

Amanda Zieba, Erin Falligant, Rebecca Williams Spindler, Tricia Classen, Julie Bowe, Gayle Rosengren, Jane Kelley, Susan Tupper and KW Penndorf.
Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Mangrove
  Author

12:45pm CDT

Coding for Anyone and Everyone
Limited Capacity seats available
Whether you teach 4k students or high school seniors, in downtown Milwaukie or Middle of Nowhere, WI your students can learn to code. Even if you aren’t in a 1:1 environment your students can and should have the opportunity to learn how to code and program. In Coding for All we will cover everything from completing your first Hour of Code to starting a Coding Club and integrating coding in your current curriculum. You will leave with a wide range of tools and resources.
Speaker
avatar for Casey Ineichen

Casey Ineichen

Library Media Specialist, Monona Grove School District
Casey is a 4k-5th-grade librarian at Winnequah Elementary School and WETMA 18 & 19 Programs Co-Chair. One of her passions is the after-school coding club she started. It started out four years ago with just a handful of students in the 4th and 5th grade. The club currently rotates... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

12:45pm CDT

NGSS Ready - You Can Do This!
Limited Capacity seats available
Your middle school science program is engaging, curriculum-based and really amazing, but the NGSS MOVEMENT continues to gain momentum. Changes in delivery and instruction MUST HAPPEN to keep current. Where are the time and resources to HELP?

Review the latest research on the ways young people experience science as well as practical examples and activities that support 5E learning. Then, experience an online NGSS-aligned science resource that supports these challenging standards. Play, explore and celebrate! Translate learning into teaching practices that make sense for today’s science classrooms. You can do this!
Co-Presenter
DH

Speaker
avatar for Karin Strasser

Karin Strasser

Consultant, Avila Solutions
Karin is an educator with nearly 30 years’ experience working with districts in and around the Milwaukee area. She began her career as a middle school teacher and went on to serve as High School Assistant Principal and Elementary Principal before starting a tech company designed... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Portia
  Hands-On

12:45pm CDT

Online Map Resources--Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in K-12 Education
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about several online mapping resources including ArcGIS, which is offered for free by ESRI to all K-12 public schools in the country through the White House's ConnectED Initiative. This hands-on session will introduce you to what ArcGIS online is and its potential with your students. You will learn about Geo-Inquiries, Story Maps, and other map collections, projects, apps, and tool sets that you can use in your classroom the next day! Please bring a device with you.
Speaker
avatar for Andy Mayer

Andy Mayer

District Library Media Specialist, Kewaskum School District
I am in my 10th year in the Kewaskum School District and 12th overall as a library media specialist. I received my Master's degree in Instructional Technology from Cardinal Stritch University and Bachelor's degree in Geography and History from UW-Madison. I worked as a student assistant... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Tamarind
  Hands-On

12:45pm CDT

Project-Based Learning in the Library
Limited Capacity seats available
How can a librarian help supplement the classroom curriculum in a meaningful way while still fostering a spirit of inquiry? Join us as we take you along on the journey and explain how to get started!
Co-Presenter
avatar for Stacci Barganz

Stacci Barganz

GT Coordinator, Fort Atkinson School District
Passionate about Personalized Learning, Gifted Education, and Technology Integration. Google Certified Trainer and EdTech Consultant. Content Creator for Kyte Learning and Atomic Learning. SLALN President. National Javits-Frasier Scholar. Most Important: Believer, Wife, Mommy... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Cathy Daly

Cathy Daly

Librarian at Purdy Elementary, School District of Fort Atkinson
The 2022-2023 school year is my thirteenth as a library media specialist with the School District of Fort Atkinson. The most rewarding part of my job is that I get to spend the great majority of my time helping people figure things out.

Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Marula
  Hands-On

12:45pm CDT

4,463 learning opportunities in 2 days! How “WE” Ran a Technology Summit
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session participants will learn how the Wausau School District planned and successfully ran a technology summit for over 600 people. We will discuss the successes and challenges we faced.

This session relates to Access For All in that we provided an opportunity for our teachers to learn and grow professionally in an engaging and comfortable environment. We provided an inclusive culture by addressing multiple skill proficiencies, content areas and teaching levels. This session will be breaking down the entire process we used to hold the first annual WSD Tech Summit.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Rebekah Cveykus

Rebekah Cveykus

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Wausau School District
Rebekah Cveykus, an Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, has been working with technology integration in instruction since 2016. Prior to becoming an Integration Specialist she was a middle school classroom teacher and library media specialist.
avatar for Laura Morris

Laura Morris

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Wausau School District
Laura Morris is currently an Instructional Technology Integration specialist for the Wausau School District. She has taught in kindergarten and first grade classrooms, all in a 1:1 iPad environment. She is passionate about learner voice, choice and meeting every learner where they... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Piette

Melissa Piette

Assistive and Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Wausau School District
Melissa Piette, is an Assistive and Instructional Technology Integration Specialist for the Wausau School District in Wausau, Wisconsin. Prior to her current role as an integration specialist, Melissa served as a Special Educator, Autism Specialist and District Program Support Teacher... Read More →
avatar for Reggie Smith

Reggie Smith

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Wausau School District
Reggie Smith, an Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, has been working with technology integration in instruction for 10 years. Prior to becoming an Integration Specialist he was a high school classroom teacher in a 1:1 environment.

Speaker
avatar for Jon Euting

Jon Euting

Director of Technology and Media Services, Wausau School District
The WSD Instructional Technology Integrationist Team is a 5 member group comprised of a former elementary teacher, library media specialist, high school teacher, special education support specialist, and elementary principal. We have a passion for technology and are enthusiastic about... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Guava
  Informational

12:45pm CDT

Activists in Training: Using Picture Books to Discuss Social Justice with Students
Limited Capacity seats available
In this timely session, we will explore stories of social justice: equitable access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. Bree Picower’s Six Elements of Social Justice Curriculum Design includes self love and knowledge, respect for others, issues of social injustice, social movements and social change, awareness raising and social action. These Six Elements will guide the introduction of picture books and lesson ideas that librarians and teachers can immediately implement to approach this complex yet critical topic with our students. Emphasis will be placed on how these stories fit the conference theme of Access for All by investigating how students can “engage critically with the world around them…to value themselves, respect the diversity of the world around them, understand how diverse people have been treated differently and often unjustly, recognize that ordinary people have worked to address such injustice, and take action themselves” (Picower, 2012).
Speaker
avatar for Erin Carr

Erin Carr

Learning Center Director, Libertyville School District 70
I began my journey to librarianship as a bilingual kindergarten teacher in 1999. I taught in the elementary classroom for ten years prior to moving to the library in 2009. I earned my bachelors degree in elementary education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, my masters degree... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Aloeswood
  Informational

12:45pm CDT

DEMCO Makerspace Products

We will be featuring:

TeacherGeek
Ozobots
MeeperBOTS
littleBits
Snap Circuits
Dremel 3D printer
Color craze coloring bookmarks
Die cut bookmark making
Strawbees
Makedo

All of these will be available for hands-on experience. Visitors can work on coloring a color craze bookmark or create a bookmark. We will also have a March Madness contest using the TeacherGeek ping-pong ball launcher.

Exhibitors
avatar for DEMCO

DEMCO

Director of Innovation, Demco
Visit Demco's Makerspace and gain hands-on experience with Ozobots, Meeperbots, TeacherGeek, Color Craze, littleBits, and more! Take a shot in the March Maker Madness for your chance to win a maker prize basket!

Sunday March 19, 2017 12:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
North Atrium Hallway
  Exhibitor Session

1:00pm CDT

ESSA Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available
WEMTA is partnering with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), in collaboration with the American Library Association’s Washington Office and Office for Library Advocacy to offer a complimentary workshop on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). AASL leaders will facilitate the session which will include:
• The most current information on developments at the Federal level and work through the sections of ESSA that can be directly linked to the school librarian/library program.
• Connecting ESSA language to the school librarian’s role.
• Discussing current state work with recommendations for opportunities at state and local levels to ensure the effective school library program’s language in ESSA.
This hands-on session will aid in identifying stakeholders, building
coalitions, message crafting and elevator speech development. While the content will be directly related to ESSA, the tools and exercise portion is advocacy for positioning school librarians in general as leaders for teaching and learning. Each participant will receive an ESSA handbooks.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Christine O'Regan

Christine O'Regan

AASL Affiliate for Wisconsin, WEMTA
Christine O'Regan is a library media teacher consultant for Kenosha Unified School District. She has worked as a school librarian for 20+ years in elementary, high school and district levels.  She is also the AASL state affiliate for WEMTA.  The best part of her career are the opportunities... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Devona Pendergrass

Devona Pendergrass

Member-At-Large, Mountain Home High School Career Academies
Devona has been in education since 1984 and a school librarian since earning her Master's Degree in Media in 1992. She has taught middle school, kindergarten, pre-school and finally graduated to the high school level. She is an NBCT certified in 2003 and renewed in 2013. Over the... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Wisteria
  Conference Workshop

1:00pm CDT

Google Bootcamp Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available
** Participants should bring a device, preferably a laptop over a tablet **

Looking to take your knowledge of Google Apps to the next level? Distinguish yourself as a Modern, Future-ready educator, trainer and/or innovator. Learn more about Google's new 'Certified Educator' courses that help you incorporate Google tools in your teaching to enhance teaching and learning. The Madison Metropolitan School District has certified almost 100 educators. Come to our session and take away a roadmap for exams, training requirements and excellent resources that will support your learning to become a Google Educator.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Maegan Heindel

Maegan Heindel

Library Media Technology Specialist, Madison Metropolitan School District
Maegan Coffin Heindel is the School Librarian at Marquette Elementary in Madison and a Google for Education Certified Trainer. She has 15 years of experience as an educator of students ranging from pre-K to college. She has been a WEMTA board member, ALA Emerging Leader, President... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Scott Fernholz

Scott Fernholz

Digital Learning Coach, MMSD
Scott Fernholz is a Digital LearningTechnology Coach and Google Educator in the Madison Metropolitan School District. As a teacher, he taught a wide variety of IT courses, including finding his real passion in offering a one of a kind Web2.0--21st Century Literacies course almost... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Suite D
  Conference Workshop

1:00pm CDT

WISELearn Digital Content Curation Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available
Join the growing number of Wisconsin educators contributing their expertise to the WISELearn Educator Portal - Classroom Resources Repository!

Attendance at this session requires a WISELearn curator account (obtained through this free registration separate from WEMTA Conference registration) as well as completion of flipped, online training and contribution of one Practice Item. Once registered, curators will receive an instructional email to complete training and Practice Item PRIOR to conference curation.  

During this session, attendees will vet and curate high quality digital content and become active contributors to the Wisconsin Educator Portal, which aligns to Professionalism educator standards in both Danielson and Stronge models of EE.  

Come learn how to curate high quality instructional content for students and become part of the educator-drive WISELearn Educator Portal.  A $75.00 curator stipend is available for your contributions on this Sunday afternoon session.

Questions?
Contact Kaye Henrickson, WISELearn Educator Curation Project Coordinator at khenrickson@cesa4.org.
Speaker
avatar for Lynn Aprill

Lynn Aprill

Dir. of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, CESA 8
avatar for Kaye Henrickson

Kaye Henrickson

Instructional Services Director of Digital Learning, CESA #4
Kaye is an Instructional Director at CESA #4 and WISELearn Innovation Project coordinator for the state of Wisconsin. Kaye is a CoSN Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL), ISTE Certified Educator and Trainer, and staunch advocate of the tremendous potential digital tools... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Tambouti
  Conference Workshop

1:45pm CDT

Popcorn Bar & Beverages
Sunday March 19, 2017 1:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
South Hallway
  Food

2:00pm CDT

Author Fair
Limited Capacity seats available
Featuring these authors:
Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Suite 5
  Author

2:00pm CDT

Wisconsin Picture Book Creators
Limited Capacity seats available
Engage with the authors of fiction and nonfiction picture books in this Q+A style panel. Learn about their current books, writing process and more.

JoAn Early Macken, Miranda Paul, Anne Horjus, Marla McKenna, Eileen Lucas, and Pat Hall. 
Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Mangrove
  Author

2:00pm CDT

Bee Bots, Apps, FUN for all - Coding for K-2!
Limited Capacity seats available
Give your younger learners coding experience that they can use successfully on their own! Join me and we will look at the Bee Bot iPad app, Bee Bot robots and you’ll experience how they have been incorporated in our district. I’ll show you how we made our own mats to use and how you can incorporate Bee Bots into your math lessons. We will also look at a few other iPad apps you can use to explore coding with a younger audience!
Speaker
avatar for Connie Roetzer

Connie Roetzer

Instructional Math Coach, School District of River Falls
This is my second year as a math coach in River Falls! I have spent the last 25 years teaching students at various levels, in various subjects, and with various needs. The bulk of my experience has been 11 years in 5th grade and the last 6 years in 6th grade, teaching math at the... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Marula
  Hands-On

2:00pm CDT

Energize Literacy Lessons! with Multimedia Resources for Writing and Reader's Theater Scripts
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover resources that will energize your literacy lessons. Using Reader’s Theater scripts and other materials from TeachingBooks.net. Your access to diverse resources is funded by BadgerLink. Take advantage of literacy tools that provide insight into author’s writing process and draw students into instruction.
Speaker
avatar for Mary Ellen Graf

Mary Ellen Graf

Implementation and Training Specialist, TeachingBooks
Mary Ellen Graf is an Implementation and Training Specialist for TeachingBooks and a licensed educator with a master's in teaching. She taught in a variety of settings for more than 30 years, most recently as a middle school classroom teacher. Her experience with a wide spectrum of... Read More →


WEMTA TeachingBooks Writing & Reader's Theatre pdf
WEMTAWritingReadersTheatreResources pdf
Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

2:00pm CDT

Got Books? Bring them to Life with TeachingBooks.net
Limited Capacity seats available
Meeting an author can inherently change a reader's relationship with that author and his or her work. TeachingBooks.net strives to equalize the opportunity for readers to meet award-winning authors online, anytime, breaking down barriers and building connections to books and authors.
TeachingBooks.net is:

An equity tool for everyone using books in your schools.

A professional development tool about books and authors for all teachers.

A 21st century technology integration service that merges multimedia and literature into all content areas.

A fun, honoring way to easily connect all readers in your entire educational system with authors.
Speaker
avatar for Nick Glass

Nick Glass

Founder & Executive Director, TeachingBooks
Join our sessions at VAASL here: www.vaaslregionalconference2021.sched.com/speaker/nick162Freely enjoy and share access to TeachingBooks through May 4, 2021 at www.TeachingBooks.net/VAASLGrab a flyer highlighting what's included with your access to share with colleagues at www.T... Read More →


Got Books?WEMTA pdf
GotBooksBringthemtoLifeWEMTA pdf
Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tamarind
  Hands-On

2:00pm CDT

Scratch That Coding Itch
Limited Capacity seats available
Scratch is a free/open platform coding site using blockly type coding. In this session, you will get "learn today-use tomorrow" examples of how to integrate scratch into your technology classes/makerspaces.

Find all of my presentation resources here:
Scratch Resource Webpage 
Speaker
avatar for Tricia Louis

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District
Tricia Louis is an #edtech advocate. In her position as the Technology Integration Professional at the Richland School District, she brings individual & group training to the 200+ staff employed there. Tricia is proud to be a part of the Google For Education Certified Trainer Program... Read More →

How to Scratch that Coding Itch (WEMTA Mar'17) pptx
Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Portia
  Hands-On

2:00pm CDT

Cultivating Leadership With a Student-Led Tech Team
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, participants will learn how our school has gone beyond the "genius bar" by providing students with the opportunity to support, collaborate with and mentor teachers and their peers with in-class technology projects, digital citizenship, design thinking and newscast creation as part of our student-led tech team. The student-led tech team truly provides "Access For All", as it allows for and cultivates leadership opportunities for students that otherwise may not have the opportunity to take on leadership roles. Participants will hear insights from members of our student tech team, and gain ideas and resources for starting a student-led tech team at their own school.
Speaker
avatar for Laura Busch

Laura Busch

Technology Integrator, School District of Waukesha
Technology Integrator & Makerspace facilitator at Heyer Elementary & Lowell Elementary in Waukesha, WI.

Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Guava
  Informational

2:00pm CDT

I’ve always wanted to try Genius Hour…..
Limited Capacity seats available
What do making Snickerdoodle cookies and knitting mittens have to do with one another? Third grade passion projects! Genius Hour is inquiry based learning that can be implemented in elementary students. Join us to find out how third graders explore and discover creativity using 21st century skills. Students set forth on an expedition to research their passions through a personalized approach to learning. Participants in this session will experience growth mindset activities and work through the steps of a passion project for elementary students. We will share various technology tools to assist in a successful Genius Hour journey.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Austin Moore

Austin Moore

Technology Coach, Neenah Joint School District
In my 4th year as a Tech Coach for the Neenah Joint School district - I look forward to building on the foundation of technology in Neenah.

Speaker
avatar for Amy Schumacher

Amy Schumacher

3rd grade teacher, Neenah Joint School District
Amy Schumacher has taught at the elementary level for 20 years in both Kindergarten and third grade.  Amy encourages her learners to wonder, explore, and to become forward thinkers.  She is passionate about relevant learning experiences and helping her students attain the skills... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Aloeswood
  Informational

3:00pm CDT

4,463 learning opportunities in 2 days! How “WE” Ran a Technology Summit
In this session participants will learn how the Wausau School District planned and successfully ran a technology summit for over 600 people. We will discuss the successes and challenges we faced.

This session relates to Access For All in that we provided an opportunity for our teachers to learn and grow professionally in an engaging and comfortable environment. We provided an inclusive culture by addressing multiple skill proficiencies, content areas and teaching levels. This session will be breaking down the entire process we used to hold the first annual WSD Tech Summit.
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avatar for Rebekah Cveykus

Rebekah Cveykus

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Wausau School District
Rebekah Cveykus, an Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, has been working with technology integration in instruction since 2016. Prior to becoming an Integration Specialist she was a middle school classroom teacher and library media specialist.
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Laura Morris

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Wausau School District
Laura Morris is currently an Instructional Technology Integration specialist for the Wausau School District. She has taught in kindergarten and first grade classrooms, all in a 1:1 iPad environment. She is passionate about learner voice, choice and meeting every learner where they... Read More →
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Melissa Piette

Assistive and Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Wausau School District
Melissa Piette, is an Assistive and Instructional Technology Integration Specialist for the Wausau School District in Wausau, Wisconsin. Prior to her current role as an integration specialist, Melissa served as a Special Educator, Autism Specialist and District Program Support Teacher... Read More →
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Reggie Smith

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Wausau School District
Reggie Smith, an Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, has been working with technology integration in instruction for 10 years. Prior to becoming an Integration Specialist he was a high school classroom teacher in a 1:1 environment.

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avatar for Jon Euting

Jon Euting

Director of Technology and Media Services, Wausau School District
The WSD Instructional Technology Integrationist Team is a 5 member group comprised of a former elementary teacher, library media specialist, high school teacher, special education support specialist, and elementary principal. We have a passion for technology and are enthusiastic about... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Activists in Training: Using Picture Books to Discuss Social Justice with Students
In this timely session, we will explore stories of social justice: equitable access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. Bree Picower’s Six Elements of Social Justice Curriculum Design includes self love and knowledge, respect for others, issues of social injustice, social movements and social change, awareness raising and social action. These Six Elements will guide the introduction of picture books and lesson ideas that librarians and teachers can immediately implement to approach this complex yet critical topic with our students. Emphasis will be placed on how these stories fit the conference theme of Access for All by investigating how students can “engage critically with the world around them…to value themselves, respect the diversity of the world around them, understand how diverse people have been treated differently and often unjustly, recognize that ordinary people have worked to address such injustice, and take action themselves” (Picower, 2012).
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avatar for Erin Carr

Erin Carr

Learning Center Director, Libertyville School District 70
I began my journey to librarianship as a bilingual kindergarten teacher in 1999. I taught in the elementary classroom for ten years prior to moving to the library in 2009. I earned my bachelors degree in elementary education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, my masters degree... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

All Play! Designed for Access – Intellectual Freedom and TeachingBooks.net
Take a “behind-the-scenes” peek into the planning, curation and design of a digital resource collection. This BadgerLink funded website is built on a vision of equitable access and intellectual freedom.

ALL Wisconsin educators, students and communities can easily access engaging primary source author materials as well as a host of supplemental resources that can be used in classrooms or libraries in the blink of an eye!

Explore opportunities to seamlessly support your instruction with diverse and relevant literacy resources.
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avatar for Carin Bringelson

Carin Bringelson

Dir. of Online Content & Collections, TeachingBooks.net
I'm passionate about intellectual freedom, social justice and life-long learning.

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avatar for Val Edwards

Val Edwards

Implementation & Training Manager, TeachingBooks.net
Having spent 17 years as a high school librarian, Val Edwards is excited to use her collaboration and instructional experience at TeachingBooks.net. Her role as Implementation & Training Manager allows her to continue the work she loves: bringing valuable resources to TeachingBooks.net's... Read More →


Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Coding for Anyone and Everyone
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Whether you teach 4k students or high school seniors, in downtown Milwaukie or Middle of Nowhere, WI your students can learn to code. Even if you aren’t in a 1:1 environment your students can and should have the opportunity to learn how to code and program. In Coding for All we will cover everything from completing your first Hour of Code to starting a Coding Club and integrating coding in your current curriculum. You will leave with a wide range of tools and resources.
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Casey Ineichen

Library Media Specialist, Monona Grove School District
Casey is a 4k-5th-grade librarian at Winnequah Elementary School and WETMA 18 & 19 Programs Co-Chair. One of her passions is the after-school coding club she started. It started out four years ago with just a handful of students in the 4th and 5th grade. The club currently rotates... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Coding in the Library
Want to get your students interested in coding? Want to help them become stronger problem solvers and creative thinkers? This session will give you the ideas and tools to implement computer science activities and courses in your library or classroom through the use of Dash & Dot Robots, Ozobots, Code.org, and more! There are coding activities available for grades K-6.
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Jone Davis

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST, Northland Pines School District
I am the district librarian for the Northland Pines School District and I run the districts 4 libraries. I have been in education for 23 years with 13 of those in the library. I love to spend my free time reading, crafting, or getting outside and enjoying the Northwoods.

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
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3:00pm CDT

Dewey See It.....or Dewey Not? From Drab to Fab
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What started as a thought to rid ourselves of the Dewey Decimal system, grew into a whole transformation of a library. Our library went from a drab space to a fab space that everyone wants to use. By adding a Makerspace, comfortable/flexible seating, ridding ourselves of Dewey, and so much more, we created a space that is welcoming and provides access for all. We'll provide you with the steps we took to transform our library.
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Jennifer Peterson

Library Media Supervisor, Menasha Joint School District
Library media specialist with the Menasha Joint School District for 23 years. Also board member of the WSDLC.

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Engaging Minds One Clue at a Time
It's time for something new...are you ready? Inquiry-based learning, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving and more - all wrapped up in a little box...literally! You've heard about BreakoutEDU and you've wondered how to get all your students actively engaged in learning, well let me show you how! We will dive into the Breakout EDU community and explore the resources available to get you started, as well as go over tips, tricks, and tools that will help you create your own Breakout experience. Come for the experience; leave ready to share the excitement in your district!
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avatar for Kim Gould

Kim Gould

Library Media Specialist, Frederic School District
I began my teaching career sharing my passion for creativity and learning through paint brushes, pencils and sculpture. From there, I allowed my passion for learning to take me in another direction. I landed in Frederic Wisconsin, where I've been the Library Media Specialist for the... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

FACEBrook: Family And Community Engagement Book Club
FACE is an acronym for Family and Community Engagement. The purpose of FACEBrook is to strengthen family and community engagement through book discussions focused on learning about cultural and linguistic diversity. We hope to increase and strengthen our ability to live and grow in a global community. Family and Community Engagement is one of the focus areas of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s initiative in Promoting Excellence for All.
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avatar for Kay Benning

Kay Benning

Director of Library Services, Elmbrook Schools
Kay Benning is Director of Library Services for Elmbrook Schools. She enjoys working with a talented team of students, teachers, and administrators who have a shared passion for using innovative technologies to foster a love of reading, promote literacy, and meet diverse learning... Read More →
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Beth DeGuire

Teacher, Elmbrook School District
Beth DeGuire is an ELL and Spanish teacher with a passion for exploring similarities and differences that exist around our world through culturally diverse literature.

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Genre Shelving: A Spot in the Stacks for All of Us
Students tell us all the time about the kinds of books they prefer to read: “Where are the sports books?” “I only like fantasy books.” However, our libraries aren’t necessarily organized in a way that matches these different readers.

In order to assist readers as they browse, we decided to convert our “Dewey Fiction” sections at the middle and high school from FIC AUT to more meaningful areas like FANTASY and SPORTS. While genre stickers aren’t new, our students are loving having dedicated sections for “their kind” of books.

This poster session will share our decision-making process, the models we considered, and the logistics of moving to genre shelving. Learn how you can help your different kinds of readers find their spot in the stacks!
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avatar for Beth Hennes

Beth Hennes

Library Media & Technology Specialist, Madison West High School
Beth Hennes is the Library Media & Technology Specialist for Madison West High School (WI) and earned her MLIS from UW-Madison. She also teaches a K12 copyright continuing education course for UW-Madison iSchool. Beth enjoys snowboarding, running, violin, languages, loose-leaf tea... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Google Classroom - Central Source for Content, Feedback, and Communication between Students, Parents, and Teachers
The session’s focus is on Google Classroom as a tool to use as a central location for providing assignments, announcements, feedback, and assessments. Being that Google Suite is a free set of tools for any subscribing district, it is accessible for the majority of educators. As I work in a Title I district, many of my students do not have Internet or a computer at home but do have a phone with access to classroom to check on any assignments or teacher feedback. I will present using my classroom as an example, with Google Sites as a secondary tool that would be discussed. Integrated in the presentation will be the student assignments, examples of feedback given, and outside tools (free) to get the most out of Google Classroom.
Will briefly review tools seen in my Classroom used as entry/exit tickets, student collaboration, and a few key extensions to enhance learning for all students. It will be informational, but audience can use computers to add extensions and tools presented.
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avatar for Joe Benvenga

Joe Benvenga

Tech Integrator, Racine Unified School District
Joe Benvenga is a Technology Integration Support Specialist at Racine Unified School District. Joe taught three years in middle school and two years in high school before moving into his current role. His recent accomplishments include: Becoming a Google Certified Trainer, Explore... Read More →

WEMTA17 Landing Page Google Docs pdf
Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Living Life Online
We live our lives online, are you doing enough to protect your personal information? Our kids are more connected than ever, what advice can we offer them to stay safe? As an educator and a dad, we need to showcase these skills as we navigate in the same world as our kids.
Online safety is serious business, join the conversation and pick up some tips to make your online world more secure.
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avatar for Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen

Director of Technology, Burlington Area School District
Scott Christensen currently serves as the Director of Educational Technology with the Burlington Area School District. As a teacher, principal and technology director, Scott has a great understanding of educational environments, and how technology can benefit both staff and students... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Robotics and Coding
Coding is a new form of literacy. We believe that all students need to learn how to code as much as they need to learn how to read and write. Participants will be introduced to basic robotics and coding concepts via the use of Ozobots, Dash and Dots and Spheros. By the end of the session participants will be knowledgable in using a variety of iPad apps and robots in their K-5 classroom.
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avatar for Jim Hostvedt

Jim Hostvedt

Library Media Specialist, D.C. Everest Area Schools
I am currently in my eighth year teaching as a Media Specialist at Rothschild & Hatley Elementary in Rothschild, Wisconsin. I love to empower students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information and technology. Prior to... Read More →
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Elissa Ruppert

Library Media Specialist, Mountain Bay Elementary School
This is my ninth year with the D.C. Everest School District. Prior to that I was the Media Specialist at Rock Ledge Elementary, in the Seymour Community School District, for 10 years. I am passionate about teaching all students to become lost in a great story, investigate their curiosities... Read More →

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avatar for Eric Heeren

Eric Heeren

Library Media Specialist, D.C. Everest Area Schools
I am in my twenty fourth year teaching and am currently in my eighth year teaching at Evergreen Elementary in Rothschild Wisconsin. Prior to teaching at D.C. Everest I was a Media Specialist within the Merrill Area Public School District at the Elementary Level and Prairie River Middle... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
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3:00pm CDT

The Library is Open! 24/7 eBook and Audiobook Access for All
Providing digital access for all to quality literature fuels our mission to teach to the edges and support personalized learning. We are able to meet requests for materials within a two hour time frame. Presenters will share eBook/Read Along/audiobook sources accessible to our youngest learners through our adult learners and their professional needs. Strategies for successfully using eBooks and audiobooks to support learning will be shared.
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avatar for Dan Gebauer

Dan Gebauer

Teaching and Learning Specialist, Elmbrook Schools
Dan Gebauer is a technology coach who has worked for the Elmbrook School district for the past 13 years. He coordinates tech professional development at Pilgrim Park Middle School, which is a 1:1 Chromebook environment. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his eight and... Read More →
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Chris Thompson

Chief Strategy Officer, Elmbrook Schools
Chris Thompson is in his 19th year as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Elmbrook Schools. He leads a team of talented staff in the areas of Technology, Library, Student Information, Transportation and Communications. Chris also guides the development of the District’s Strategy... Read More →

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avatar for Kay Benning

Kay Benning

Director of Library Services, Elmbrook Schools
Kay Benning is Director of Library Services for Elmbrook Schools. She enjoys working with a talented team of students, teachers, and administrators who have a shared passion for using innovative technologies to foster a love of reading, promote literacy, and meet diverse learning... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Think You Know BrainPOP?
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Explore all things BrainPOP. Learn about new features like the Make a Map concept mapping tool, My BrainPOP for student tracking, and Mixer Quizzes to create custom assessments. Discuss topics such as BrainPOP’s standards alignments, mobile apps, game-based learning, primary sources, teacher support materials, and more.
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avatar for Mike Jones

Mike Jones

Teacher, BrainPOP
Mike Jones is a middle school science teacher for Metcalf, Illinois State University’s Lab School. He formerly taught STEM and science at Bloomington Public School District 87 in Illinois. Michael received his B.S in Middle School Education at Illinois State University. He later... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Using iPads as Dynamic Teaching Tools
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As schools and districts integrate mobile devices in classrooms, teachers are left trying to determine the best way to incorporate iPads that will encourage students to reach the highest levels of Bloom's Taxonomy for the 21st Century. This session will provide a hands-on experience like no other. Participants will explore specific applications that encourage higher level thinking skills while meeting state and national standards including the new ISTE Standards for Students and Common Core. Classroom management ideas, project samples, and group discussion will encourage attendees to leave this session feeling more confident about using the iPad for creation, not just consumption.

This session encourages using iPads as a tool for differentiating learning and supporting project-based activities. Approximately 5 apps will be shared with in-depth examples of work and lesson ideas.
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avatar for Jenna Linskens

Jenna Linskens

District Instructional Technology Coach, Seymour Community School District
Dr. Jenna Linskens is an Instructional Technology Coordinator with the Seymour Community School District. She also provides trainings and is a consultant to school districts in technology integration, instructional design, and e-learning in education. With a MAEd in Curriculum & Instruction... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

Wisconsin's Children's Choice Book Award: The Golden Archer Award
Are your student's voices being heard? All Wisconsin students in grades K-12 can participate. This state award is given to the winning author in each of the four divisions: primary - students in kindergarten and early grades,
intermediate - students in upper elementary grades, middle/junior high - students in middle school or junior high school, and high school - students in high school. J.K. Rowling and Jeff Kinney are two of the many authors who have won the Golden Archer Award. Cost to participate - FREE!
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Kim Christiansen

Golden Archer Committee, West Bend School District
I am the district librarian for the West Bend School district. I am also a WEMTA member and active on several committees including the Golden Archer and Battle of the Books committee. I was first introduced to the Golden Archer award when I was in college at UW-Oshkosh. I have been... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

3:00pm CDT

You Shouldn't Go It Alone: The importance of partnerships in a successful 1to1 initiative.
Providing a device for each student is a daunting task for any school or district. This session will outline the process and the partnerships that the Burlington Area School District used to create a successful 1to1 program for it's students and staff. Included in this discussion will be an overview of the scope of the project, the importance of building a solid technical infrastructure, the role and importance of strategic partnerships, building in staff development, and the lessons we learned along the way. It is impossible to do this alone, hear our story and begin planning yours.
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avatar for Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen

Director of Technology, Burlington Area School District
Scott Christensen currently serves as the Director of Educational Technology with the Burlington Area School District. As a teacher, principal and technology director, Scott has a great understanding of educational environments, and how technology can benefit both staff and students... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Advocate for your Students, Library, and School by Getting Involved in the Democratic Process!
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Learn how the Common School Fund, the source of funding for school libraries in Wisconsin, works. Get updated on the new guidelines for purchases using the Common School Fund. Discover how you can help educate and advocate for your students and library program by connecting with your legislators at the state level. Listen to updates on issues going on in state government that affect schools, technology, and libraries. Write your state representatives and educate them on issues important to you and find out how to make your letters powerful and persuasive.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Erin Fabrizius

Erin Fabrizius

Public Affairs Counselor, Blumenfeld and Associates
Erin Fabrizius joined Blumenfeld & Associates as a public affairs associate in 2010. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism with distinction. Before joining Blumenfeld and Associates, Ms. Fabrizius served... Read More →
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Amy Kline

Library Media Specialist, Green Bay Area Public Schools

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
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4:00pm CDT

Author Access For All
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How can access to Newbery and Caldecott winning authors be made available to all your students in person and free of charge? It's possible! What do Dav Pilkey, Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin, Gordon Korman, and Katherine Applegate have in common? They have all spoken to Elmbrook students within the past two years through community sponsor Boswell Book Company. Hear how to leverage author visits to inspire reading and writing with your students.
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avatar for Kay Benning

Kay Benning

Director of Library Services, Elmbrook Schools
Kay Benning is Director of Library Services for Elmbrook Schools. She enjoys working with a talented team of students, teachers, and administrators who have a shared passion for using innovative technologies to foster a love of reading, promote literacy, and meet diverse learning... Read More →
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Chris Thompson

Chief Strategy Officer, Elmbrook Schools
Chris Thompson is in his 19th year as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Elmbrook Schools. He leads a team of talented staff in the areas of Technology, Library, Student Information, Transportation and Communications. Chris also guides the development of the District’s Strategy... Read More →

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avatar for Norm Andrews

Norm Andrews

Reading Specialist, Dixon Elementary School
Norm Andrews is a Reading Specialist at Dixon Elementary School in the School District of Elmbrook. He is a Past-President of the Wisconsin State Reading Association and is currently the International Literacy Association's State Coordinator. He works in collaboration with 4 other... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Books on Bikes- A Summer Literacy Program
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Books on Bikes is a community outreach and literacy program, whose goal is to get children in the community excited about reading and visiting their local libraries (school or public) while building relationships with our current and future families. By visiting students on their own turf, our program ensures access to books for all Sheboygan community members during the summer months to help prevent the dreaded “Summer Slide.” This session will discuss the history, the logistics, and the expansion of the Books on Bikes program!
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avatar for Kate Kiel

Kate Kiel

Library Media Specialist, Sheboygan Area School District
I have been a Library Media Specialist at Urban Middle School in Sheboygan, WI for six years. This is her first time presenting at a conference.

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
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4:00pm CDT

BrainPOP & Beyond: More than Videos
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BrainPOP has been a tremendous resource for many years in our classrooms. A BrainPOP Certified Educator will show you how to take learning even further by having students show their understanding by creating concept maps using key words, images, and video clips directly from the movies in Make a Map. They have a great time with the educational Games tied to concepts. You have probably seen or used the Quizzes after the videos, but using the Quiz Mixer you can create your own quizzes! You can create several quizzes for a concept by creating your own questions or looking at a bank of previously made quizzes on a similar topic to allow differentiation so each student takes a quiz that is at their level, allowing equal access for all students without anyone knowing that the quizzes are different. In this session you will learn how to set up your class, enroll your students and monitor their progress through all these parts of BrainPOP, use the BrainPOP Educator feature, and more!!
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avatar for Lisa Olson

Lisa Olson

Technology Integration Specialist, Green Bay Area Public Schools
Lisa Olson has been employed for 30 years by the Green Bay Area Public Schools, the first 22 years she was a classroom teacher, and then she became a Technology Integration Specialist. Lisa earned her BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Elementary Education, with a minor in... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Bringing the ALA Mid-Winter conference to Wisconsin
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Do you ever wonder what really goes on at a national conference, but have not had the chance to experience it? In this session I will bring the ALA Mid-winter conference to you! Learn about tips, strategies and trends happening all over the United States. You will leave this session feeling like you have a little more insight and access to all that ALA and AASL has to offer.
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avatar for Christine O'Regan

Christine O'Regan

AASL Affiliate for Wisconsin, WEMTA
Christine O'Regan is a library media teacher consultant for Kenosha Unified School District. She has worked as a school librarian for 20+ years in elementary, high school and district levels.  She is also the AASL state affiliate for WEMTA.  The best part of her career are the opportunities... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Change Agents: Working Together to Create the Schools Our Children Deserve
Acting on the belief that reading, learning, and connecting with the world is meant for anyone, anywhere, the Change Agents at Winskill Elementary have worked to empower, encourage, and support their students and colleagues. With a focus on collaboration, we have been developing a culture where curiosity and risk-taking are encouraged, where one’s passions, unique traits and talents are celebrated and shared. Attendees will be inspired to be the Change Agents their students and schools need and deserve. Student voice and leadership, Books for Dessert, Fabulous Fridays, Genius Hour, Makerspaces, WINcamp, Skype and GHO author visits, Global Read Aloud and the use of social media to share the stories of our school are just a few of the incredible things that are happening at Winskill.
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avatar for Micki Uppena

Micki Uppena

District Library Media Specialist, Lancaster Community Schools

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avatar for Leah Whitford

Leah Whitford

Winskill Elementary School Principal, Lancaster Community Schools
Leah Whitford is honored to serve as the principal of Winskill Elementary School. She is a member of WEMTA, ASCD, and AWSA. A proud Geek herself, Leah encourages students & staff to “get their Geek on.” Micki Uppena is proud to represent the Lancaster Community School District... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Cultivating Leadership With a Student-Led Tech Team
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In this session, participants will learn how our school has gone beyond the "genius bar" by providing students with the opportunity to support, collaborate with and mentor teachers and their peers with in-class technology projects, digital citizenship, design thinking and newscast creation as part of our student-led tech team. The student-led tech team truly provides "Access For All", as it allows for and cultivates leadership opportunities for students that otherwise may not have the opportunity to take on leadership roles. Participants will hear from members of our student tech team, and gain ideas and resources for starting a student-led tech team at their own school.
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avatar for Laura Busch

Laura Busch

Technology Integrator, School District of Waukesha
Technology Integrator & Makerspace facilitator at Heyer Elementary & Lowell Elementary in Waukesha, WI.

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
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4:00pm CDT

DANGER Will Robinson - the Kids are Out of Control
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You can have the best technology, but without the ability to effectively and efficiently control the classroom your best lessons, at the very least, go under-delivered and you fail to reach ALL your students. On average, educators lose 5-9 hours of instructional time a week due to low-level discipline challenges. Over the course of an entire academic school year that can be as much as 324 hours or 46 instructional days! Imagine what you could do with that lost time! In this engaging and powerful session, participants will learn how to increase academic achievement through decreased discipline challenges, gain administrative and parental support, empower all educators, and provide real opportunities to reach all their students. Educators have reported reducing classroom disruptions and discipline by 70% or more using these strategies! Participants will be armed with strategies that WILL change the classroom and campus environment immediately, allowing them to regain control!
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avatar for Patrick Knaus

Patrick Knaus

National Trainer - Time to Teach!, PDK Educational Consulting
Patrick is a veteran middle school educator and national trainer with experience in a variety of educational environments from urban to rural. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality support to ensure educator success through motivation, inspiration, a dash of humor and a... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Digtial materials: Getting them going in your school!
Challenged with getting usage on your digital materials? Everyone says yes we need them; but no-one checks them out? End it today! Learn the key to digital usage! Ideas / opportunities / discussion / sharing on what it takes to provide the usage you need to justify the expense.
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avatar for Peg Billing

Peg Billing

Library Media Instructional Technology Coordinator, School District of Tomahawk
K - 12 Library Media Instructional Technology Coordinator for 5 years at Tomahawk; previously at Parley's Park Elementary School in Park City, UT for 7 years and Beaver Dam School District starting out my career in the school libraries! Previous life as a regional sales representative... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Ebooks vs. Print Books: Tips and Tricks for Promoting Access For All
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Carpenter shares the “blueprint” he uses in “building” a quality collection from start to finish in an entertaining style. Tips and tricks for selecting, purchasing, processing, and promoting books in multiple schools. The journey begins with addressing when it’s best to purchase print or electronic formats, and access levels within those types. He’ll reveal advantages and disadvantages of vendors. As well as “tools” for showcasing and promoting library collections, and protecting the library collections.

The Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Conference: Access for all is about how librarians serve as the library’s gatekeeper through the learning activities, displays, and promotional materials they create to promote intellectual and physical access. Programs like MakerSpaces (education), Battle of the Books, Golden Archer, etc. will be featured as strategies for increasing access for all while at the same time promoting the library media program
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avatar for Jeff Carpenter

Jeff Carpenter

School Library Media Specialist, Appleton Area School District
Jeff celebrates 35 years serving the AASD as a library media specialist and is a longtime WEMTA member. He earned a Master’s in Library Science (UW-Madison), and a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education (UW-La Crosse). One of his proudest achievements was receiving the special... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Endless Enchantments - Osmo
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Osmo is a technology that offers a glimpse of our current future - the manipulation of physical spaces in a technology platform. I have seen Osmos offer a students a more engaging platform to practice phonics and fact fluency. Though what is truly fantastic about this technology is the problem solving and growth mindset that kids must access in order to utilize this technology. I also greatly enjoy how accessible and personalized the Osmo is which allows accessibility to all of your learners. Together we'll explore this technology and discover and plan lessons using the Osmo that you can take back to your schools.
Speaker
avatar for Rachel Nolan

Rachel Nolan

4th Grade Teacher, Verona Area School District
I am a curious explorer. I enjoy discovering new joys and feel like I never have enough time to explore. I have taught 5th grade for the last four years in Beloit and moved North to Verona to teach 4th grade. I very much enjoy hearing stories, so please tell me one!

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Getting started with the ISTE Standards
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The 2016 ISTE Standards for Students are out. What next? Join us to explore this question from the vantage point of a classroom to a state meeting room. Learn more about how to get started integrating the standards into instruction across the curriculum. Hear from state leaders how Wisconsin plans to use the standards. Share your ideas and questions for how you can get started.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Tina Heizman

Tina Heizman

Library Technology Specialist, Mukwonago Area School District
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Janice D Mertes

Digital Learning Administrator, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Janice Mertes is the Assistant Director for Teaching and Learning -Digital Learning team at t (DPI). Janice leads the statewide Future Ready and Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan programs in addition to the State Superintendent’s Digital Learning Advisory Council (DLAC). Janice coordinates... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Carolyn Sykora

Carolyn Sykora

Sr. Director, ISTE Standards, ISTE
Carolyn Sykora is the senior director of the ISTE standards. She is leading ISTE’s current efforts to update the ISTE standards for students and teachers. Sykora directs the development of resources that increase the awareness, adoption, and implementation of the ISTE standards... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Integrating Computer Science in our Elementary Schools
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Computer Science is the *new” literacy for our students to be prepared for their futures. Even the youngest learners are able to practice computational thinking strategies and hands-on learning. Come learn how Kettle Moraine School District is incorporating coding in various curricular areas in all early elementary levels with students of all abilities. This session will offer tried and tested suggestions for you to curate free online resources and minimal cost robotics tools that you can apply with ease this school year in your own school. This session will help you build your comfort level and knowledge of integrating coding as a means for students to interact and create original content and high interest projects.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Kim Jones

Kim Jones

Library Media Specialislt, Kettle Moraine School District
avatar for Holli Klatt

Holli Klatt

Library Media Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District
Library Media Specialist
avatar for Stephanie Wieczorek

Stephanie Wieczorek

Wales Elementary, Kettle Moraine School District
I gravitate to all things EdTech. I am addicted to learning new tools to engage students in personal and school study.

Speaker
avatar for Debbie Thompson

Debbie Thompson

Library Media Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District
I am an elementary Library Media Specialist Team in the Kettle Moraine School District. We are working with Code to the Future to bring computer science to all elementary students. We are in year one of becoming a computer science immersion district.

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Interactive Notebook
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Google Slides are an excellent and versatile tool. You can use Google Slides as an interactive notebook for your classes. The students can easily create an interactive notebook. They can keep notes, answer questions, insert drawings, pictures and videos. Instead of having a composition notebook for a reading journal, they can have an interactive notebook that will never get lost or damaged. The possibilities using the interactive notebook is endless.
Speaker
SK

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

I’ve always wanted to try Genius Hour…..
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What do making Snickerdoodle cookies and knitting mittens have to do with one another? Third grade passion projects! Genius Hour is inquiry based learning that can be implemented in elementary students. Join us to find out how third graders explore and discover creativity using 21st century skills. Students set forth on an expedition to research their passions through a personalized approach to learning. Participants in this session will experience growth mindset activities and work through the steps of a passion project for elementary students. We will share various technology tools to assist in a successful Genius Hour journey.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Austin Moore

Austin Moore

Technology Coach, Neenah Joint School District
In my 4th year as a Tech Coach for the Neenah Joint School district - I look forward to building on the foundation of technology in Neenah.

Speaker
avatar for Amy Schumacher

Amy Schumacher

3rd grade teacher, Neenah Joint School District
Amy Schumacher has taught at the elementary level for 20 years in both Kindergarten and third grade.  Amy encourages her learners to wonder, explore, and to become forward thinkers.  She is passionate about relevant learning experiences and helping her students attain the skills... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Makerspaces in Wisconsin Public School Libraries and the Role of Design Thinking: A Questionnaire of Practicing Librarians
(This poster session shares information from my fall 2016 graduate research project) Learn how makerspaces and makerspace related programming are being implemented in public school libraries throughout Wisconsin. 225 practicing librarians participated in this survey.
Speaker
avatar for Sarah Wendorf

Sarah Wendorf

LMTC director, Waunakee Community School District
5th and 6th grade librarian interested in children's literature, Google Apps for Education and makerspaces.

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Mishicot Reads!
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At OH Schultz Elementary school, I run two programs in the library to help increase the community engagement of families with young students as well as the amount of reading they do at a young age. The OH Schultz Summer Library program is an opportunity for families to come to the library throughout the summer to check out books, and do a variety of STEAM focused activities. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages families with young children to read early and often. Over the last year, participation in both of these programs has increased. This session will focus on the basics of these programs, including what has worked and what has not to help increase reading and involvement of young families in the Mishicot School District.
Speaker
avatar for Tamara Schacht

Tamara Schacht

District Media Specialist, School District of Mishicot
I have worked in education for 16 years, and this will be my 11th year in the School District of Mishicot. I am the District Media Specialist, so I work with teachers throughout the district to teach digital citizenship, literacy, technology skills, and a love for reading and lea... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Provide real-world applications and experiences for your students. Coding, Digital Citizenship and the 4C’s
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Coding, digital citizenship, collaboration, and innovation are the new necessary skills that need to find a place in today's curriculum and instructional lessons. Learn how one district makes this possible in this session. Whether you are a media specialist, classroom teacher, or technology integrator, this session will allow you to expand your students' experiences, exposures, and skill sets to the world beyond the four walls of your classroom. Various resources and tools will be shared, including those related to coding, digital citizenship, and the 4C's, that are applicable to kindergarten through middle school classrooms and will provide opportunities for your students to learn and practice the skills critical for tomorrow’s jobs.
Speaker
avatar for Aggie Salter

Aggie Salter

ITS, CESA 5
Agnieszka Salter (@AggieSalterITS) is the Technology Integration Specialist for CESA5. Aggie is a Google Educator and Google Education Trainer, iPad/Tablet and Flipped Classroom certified educator who provides training for various districts. Aggie has spent several years as the Technology... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Read Like a Rockstar: Our Adventure with a District Wide Reading Program
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With the support of community businesses and our own small army of support staff, we designed the district’s very first district-wide reading program in 2015. Our goal for the program was to encourage families to read together. Families logged in over 52,000 hours of reading over the school year and earned thousands of free books, as well as a rock concert. We'll share the trials and errors of running a district wide reading program.
Co-Presenter
LH
CL

Speaker
avatar for Jennifer Peterson

Jennifer Peterson

Library Media Supervisor, Menasha Joint School District
Library media specialist with the Menasha Joint School District for 23 years. Also board member of the WSDLC.

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Scratch That Coding Itch
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Scratch is a free/open platform coding site using blockly type coding. In this session, you will get "learn today-use tomorrow" examples of how to integrate scratch into your technology classes/makerspaces.

Find all of my presentation resources here:
Scratch Resource Webpage
Speaker
avatar for Tricia Louis

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District
Tricia Louis is an #edtech advocate. In her position as the Technology Integration Professional at the Richland School District, she brings individual & group training to the 200+ staff employed there. Tricia is proud to be a part of the Google For Education Certified Trainer Program... Read More →

How to Scratch that Coding Itch (WEMTA Mar'17) pptx
Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

4:00pm CDT

Taking Your Mobile Learning to the Next Level
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In 1956, Benjamin Bloom developed a set of categories for learning called Bloom’s Taxonomy for Learning. During the 1990s the taxonomy was updated to reflect 21st century skills. Since then, Allen Carrington created a Wheel of Pedagogy to guide educators in mobile application integration. This taxonomy provides guidance to educators as to what levels students may be working. These levels can and should be applied to mobile learning. This session will have you making the connection between Bloom’s Taxonomy and SAMR as you explore mobile apps that align with the various taxonomy levels.

This session supports using any mobile device to engage students in learning at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.
Speaker
avatar for Jenna Linskens

Jenna Linskens

District Instructional Technology Coach, Seymour Community School District
Dr. Jenna Linskens is an Instructional Technology Coordinator with the Seymour Community School District. She also provides trainings and is a consultant to school districts in technology integration, instructional design, and e-learning in education. With a MAEd in Curriculum & Instruction... Read More →

Sunday March 19, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Poster Session

6:00pm CDT

Invitation Only: WEMTA Committee & Board Mixer
Sunday March 19, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Suite A
  Social Event
 
Monday, March 20
 

7:00am CDT

First-Timers Breakfast
Limited Capacity seats available
We are excited to welcome you to your first WEMTA Conference in a few short days! We are hosting a First-Time Attendee Breakfast in Ballroom D on Monday. Grab your food from the main room and join us!  We'll start a short presentation around 7:10am, and then answer any questions you have about the conference.  We'll repeat it again around 7:30am for those who need a few more minutes in the morning.  We'll share some tips and tricks for attending the conference and give you details about how you can win an iPad Mini and other great prizes!  This opportunity (along with awesome prizes) is ONLY open for first time attendees, so don't miss out!  It will be a ton of fun!  
See you on Monday, March 20th in Ballroom D! We can't wait to meet you!
Monday March 20, 2017 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Suite D
  Food

7:00am CDT

Monday Breakfast
Monday March 20, 2017 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Suite A, B, C, F, G, H
  Food

7:00am CDT

TeachingBooks.net - Almost New Book Sales

Monday March 20, 2017 7:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Registration Booth 2
  Almost New Book Sales

7:00am CDT

Registration Open
Monday March 20, 2017 7:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Registration Booth 1
  Registration

8:00am CDT

Enhancing your Google Classroom or LMS with Digital Database Resources and Streamed Multi-Media
Limited Capacity seats available
Infobase Publishing is one of America's leading providers of supplemental educational materials to the school and library markets. Product formats include books, eBooks, online databases, eLearning Modules, videos, and digital products under such well-known names as Facts On File, Learn360, Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Chelsea House, Bloom's Literary Criticism, World Almanac®, and Ferguson Publishing. With thousands of titles and numerous award winners, Infobase provides students, librarians, and educators with authoritative, reliable resources supporting the curriculum across a wide variety of subject areas from history, science, and literature to careers, health, and social issues.

This session will give a brief overview of the resources while focusing on how to integrate them into lessons, use in personalized instruction, add to Google Classroom (or other LMS), as well as discuss multi-media in today's K-12 world.

Speaker
avatar for Anne Feldkamp

Anne Feldkamp

Learn360 Director of Library Management and National Sales Manager, Infobase Learning
Maximizing learning opportunities is what I have been devoted to in my professional and personal life. Whether in the classroom, at the editing table putting final touches on a production, or talking with producers about the type of content teachers need in the classroom, I am firm... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Crown Palm
  Exhibitor Session

8:00am CDT

When It Comes to Curriculumn, One Size Does NOT Fit All: Follett's Lightbox is the Interactive, Fun Resource for All Teaching and Learning Styles
Limited Capacity seats available
A new tool from Follett may have just the right fit for classrooms and learning styles of all types. Learn about Follett’s Lightbox™, a multimedia educational space that keeps kids interested and transports them to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro; they see and hear a massive glacier break apart; and they explore how glaciers shaped the Earth’s surface—and this is just one title! Through embedded videos and Google Maps integration, teacher instructional tools, audio support, the titles in Lightbox make every lesson visual and vibrant.
Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Acacia
  Exhibitor Session

8:00am CDT

Can U Breakout EDU?
Limited Capacity seats available
Have you experienced or heard about Escape Rooms? Breakout EDU uses the same concept, but with an educational twist. Come and explore Breakout EDU as a tool to help make your curriculum come to life with game based experiences.
Speaker
avatar for Renee Nolan

Renee Nolan

Ed Tech Coach, Fond du Lac
Renee is an Innovative Technology Coach for the Fond du Lac School District in Wisconsin. Previously, she was a middle school science teacher for 20 years in the district. Renee is always looking for new ways in which students and staff can embrace 21st-century skills with digital... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Suite 5
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

Designing Experiences: Using videogames, field work and design to enhance learning
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session we will go on a whirlwind tour of learning science and play, engaging in the three themes of the Field Day Lab: Games and Sims, Field Work and Learning through Design. We will hear stories of teachers in Wisconsin creating engaging learning experiences in partnership with our team. For example, theyardgames.org, a collection of 9 science games was made in collaboration with 9 WI science teachers and have been played 60,000 times nationally in just 3 months. We also have built new mobile tools like siftr.org with teachers, that allow anyone to create their own mobile citizen science app in just a few minutes. Our fellowship program recruits cohorts of teachers to explore a common theme together, such as having youth design videogames as a way to learn history. The session will conclude with a call to action, an invitation to collaborate with us in 2017.
Speaker
avatar for David Gagnon

David Gagnon

Director, Field Day Lab @ UW-Madison
I make and study games, mostly in schools but sometimes not. See fielddaylab.wisc.edu for my best plan to date.

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Tamarind
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

Endless Enchantments - Osmo
Limited Capacity seats available
Osmo is a technology that offers a glimpse of our current future - the manipulation of physical spaces in a technology platform. I have seen Osmos offer a students a more engaging platform to practice phonics and fact fluency. Though what is truly fantastic about this technology is the problem solving and growth mindset that kids must access in order to utilize this technology. I also greatly enjoy how accessible and personalized the Osmo is which allows accessibility to all of your learners. Together we'll explore this technology and discover and plan lessons using the Osmo that you can take back to your schools.
Speaker
avatar for Rachel Nolan

Rachel Nolan

4th Grade Teacher, Verona Area School District
I am a curious explorer. I enjoy discovering new joys and feel like I never have enough time to explore. I have taught 5th grade for the last four years in Beloit and moved North to Verona to teach 4th grade. I very much enjoy hearing stories, so please tell me one!

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

Increasing Student Engagement with TeachingBooks.net
Limited Capacity seats available
Time and money - two valuable resources when working with ALL students. TeachingBooks.net, a BadgerLink funded website, provides original author interviews, fully vetted resources including vocabulary lists, book guides, video book trailers and more. This session shares examples of how to use these resources and tools to engage students. Students can access all resources and contribute to informing class conversation as well as evaluate and curate lists of titles with resources to track their reading and share with others.
Speaker
avatar for Annette Smith

Annette Smith

Director of Accounts, TeachingBooks.net
In her position of Director of Accounts, Dr. Annette Smith, leads all of the educational and accounts activities of the company. She partners with educators to optimize their use and enjoyment of our service while also aligning our materials to student achievement and professional... Read More →


WEMTA Slides Annette pdf
WEMTAEngageStudents2017 pdf
Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Tambouti
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

The Power of Place...Explore the World with Google's Geo Tools to Expand your Classroom
Limited Capacity filling up
In this session, participants will get a hands-on tour of Google tools that will help them guide their classes around the world and back! Participants will be given a chance to interact with many of the suggested Google tools that they will be able to integrate into their classrooms with lesson plans that they are already doing.

Presentation/Resources can be found @ tinyurl.com/wemtamaps 
Co-Presenter
avatar for Shelley Block

Shelley Block

Instructional Technology Coach, MMSD
I am an Instructional Technology Coach for the Madison Metropolitan School District. Previous to teaching in Madison, I taught for the Janesville School District as a third grade teacher, a Library Media Specialist, and an Innovative Learning Specialist.  I love to try out new technologies... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Scott Fernholz

Scott Fernholz

Digital Learning Coach, MMSD
Scott Fernholz is a Digital LearningTechnology Coach and Google Educator in the Madison Metropolitan School District. As a teacher, he taught a wide variety of IT courses, including finding his real passion in offering a one of a kind Web2.0--21st Century Literacies course almost... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Portia
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

Using iPads as Dynamic Teaching Tools
Limited Capacity seats available
As schools and districts integrate mobile devices in classrooms, teachers are left trying to determine the best way to incorporate iPads that will encourage students to reach the highest levels of Bloom's Taxonomy for the 21st Century. This session will provide a hands-on experience like no other. Participants will explore specific applications that encourage higher level thinking skills while meeting state and national standards including the new ISTE Standards for Students and Common Core. Classroom management ideas, project samples, and group discussion will encourage attendees to leave this session feeling more confident about using the iPad for creation, not just consumption.

This session encourages using iPads as a tool for differentiating learning and supporting project-based activities. Approximately 5 apps will be shared with in-depth examples of work and lesson ideas.
Speaker
avatar for Jenna Linskens

Jenna Linskens

District Instructional Technology Coach, Seymour Community School District
Dr. Jenna Linskens is an Instructional Technology Coordinator with the Seymour Community School District. She also provides trainings and is a consultant to school districts in technology integration, instructional design, and e-learning in education. With a MAEd in Curriculum & Instruction... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Mangrove
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

Read Like a Rockstar: Our Adventure with a District Wide Reading Program
Limited Capacity seats available
With the support of community businesses and our own small army of support staff, we designed the district’s very first district-wide reading program in 2015. Our goal for the program was to encourage families to read together. Families logged in over 52,000 hours of reading over the school year and earned thousands of free books, as well as a rock concert. We'll share the trials and errors of running a district wide reading program.
Co-Presenter
LH
CL

Speaker
avatar for Jennifer Peterson

Jennifer Peterson

Library Media Supervisor, Menasha Joint School District
Library media specialist with the Menasha Joint School District for 23 years. Also board member of the WSDLC.

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Aloeswood
  Informational

8:00am CDT

Five Years Out...
Limited Capacity seats available
In this participant driven session, join a collaborative conversation about technology and the classroom and technology and libraries as we look five and ten years out and attempt to forecast future needs.
Speaker
avatar for Carolyn Foote

Carolyn Foote

District Librarian, Eanes ISD
Carolyn Foote is a technolibrarian, fascinated by the intersection of technology, libraries and student learning. A White House Champion of Change for Connected Learning, she is fascinated by mobile spaces for mobile learners, research, and conversations. She blogs at Not So Distant... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Suite 4
  Spotlight Speaker Session

8:00am CDT

Learning Visually
Limited Capacity seats available
Visuals work as a possible equalizer in the classroom because they grab students and allow an entry point to learning — and because they sum up pages and pages, even chapters, of information that would take a reader hours to process. Interactive infographics make kids want to immediately start clicking around to see what’s what, questions start forming organically as they explore and process. Infographics and Data visualization are not just for consumption though, teachers and students can also challenge the learning process by creating original graphics for themselves.

https://sites.google.com/view/wemta2017learningvisually/home
Speaker
avatar for Diana Laufenberg

Diana Laufenberg

Executive Director, inquiryschools.org
A farm kid from Wisconsin, Diana Laufenberg has taught all grade levels from 7-12 in Social Studies. Laufenberg most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy (SLA). For the past two decades Diana has been a secondary social studies teacher in Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona and Pennsylvania. She most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on modern learning... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Suite E
  Spotlight Speaker Session

8:00am CDT

CCBC Exhibit
All of the books in CCBC Choices 2017 and all of the 2017 American Library Association children’s and young adult award winners and honor books will be hands-on book examination in the room throughout the day.
Co-Presenter
ML
avatar for Megan Schliesman

Megan Schliesman

Librarian/Assistant Director, Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Megan Schliesman is a librarian and assistant director at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Megan has co-authored the annual CCBC Choices publication since 1993, and, with Kathleen T. Horning and Ginny Moore... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Tessa Michaelson Schmidt

Tessa Michaelson Schmidt

Cooperative Children's Book Center
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) is a unique examination, study and research library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The CCBC’s noncirculating collections include current, retrospective and historical books published for children... Read More →


Monday March 20, 2017 8:00am - 12:45pm CDT
Cypress
  Cooperative Children’s Book Center

9:15am CDT

Keynote: Reimagining the Spaces in Which We Learn
It's not hard to recognize the typical "classroom." They haven't changed much. And while we can honor all the learning that has taken place in that space, there is more to understand about how spaces can be designed to create environments that serve learners in 2017 and beyond. Today, students have an opportunity to learn within an ever-expanding learning space, on that is filled with opportunities seek a personalized approach to learning and learning that is free from the constraints of time, space and place. Join David jakes as we re-vision the intersection of space and learning, and build a new understanding about how learning institutions can create exciting and transformative physical and virtual spaces that afford students choice and ownership of their learning.
Speaker
avatar for David Jakes

David Jakes

Chief Design Officer, David Jakes Designs LLC
A recognized educational designer, David Jakes focuses on using the design process to support the organizational growth, development and change required to create relevant and meaningful conditions for student learning in schools. David’s thought leadership includes addressing the... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Suite A, B, C, F, G, H
  Keynote

10:15am CDT

Visit Expo Hall: Grand Opening
Monday March 20, 2017 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Expo Hall
  Expo Hall

10:15am CDT

DEMCO Makerspace Products

We will be featuring:

TeacherGeek
Ozobots
MeeperBOTS
littleBits
Snap Circuits
Dremel 3D printer
Color craze coloring bookmarks
Die cut bookmark making
Strawbees
Makedo

All of these will be available for hands-on experience. Visitors can work on coloring a color craze bookmark or create a bookmark. We will also have a March Madness contest using the TeacherGeek ping-pong ball launcher.

Exhibitors
avatar for DEMCO

DEMCO

Director of Innovation, Demco
Visit Demco's Makerspace and gain hands-on experience with Ozobots, Meeperbots, TeacherGeek, Color Craze, littleBits, and more! Take a shot in the March Maker Madness for your chance to win a maker prize basket!

Monday March 20, 2017 10:15am - 3:45pm CDT
North Atrium Hallway
  Exhibitor Session

11:15am CDT

Monday Lunch & Common School Fund Presentation, Awards, Grants, Scholarships
Monday March 20, 2017 11:15am - 12:30pm CDT
Suite A, B, C, F, G, H
  Food

12:45pm CDT

CCBC: Great New Books for K-5 Libraries and Classrooms
Find out about some of the outstanding books for K-5 published in 2016 and included in CCBC Choices 2017, the CCBC’s annual best-of-the-year list. Some of the 2017 American Library Association children’s literature award winners will also be highlighted at this session. All of the books in CCBC Choices 2017 and all of the 2017 American Library Association children’s and young adult award winners and honor books will be available for hands-on book examination in the room throughout the day.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Megan Schliesman

Megan Schliesman

Librarian/Assistant Director, Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Megan Schliesman is a librarian and assistant director at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Megan has co-authored the annual CCBC Choices publication since 1993, and, with Kathleen T. Horning and Ginny Moore... Read More →

Speaker
ML


Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Cypress
  Cooperative Children’s Book Center

12:45pm CDT

Formative Assessment through BrainPOP
Limited Capacity seats available
How can we accurately monitor where our students are in their understanding of our curriculum? What tools are available to allow students to create, explore and share? In this session, we will look at the impact of formative assessment and provide ways of looking at feedback and support for students to grow and learn.
Exhibitors
avatar for Mike Jones

Mike Jones

Teacher, BrainPOP
Mike Jones is a middle school science teacher for Metcalf, Illinois State University’s Lab School. He formerly taught STEM and science at Bloomington Public School District 87 in Illinois. Michael received his B.S in Middle School Education at Illinois State University. He later... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Acacia
  Exhibitor Session

12:45pm CDT

Use it or Lose it! Claim the ERate Funding that is Available for Your School Now before it’s too Late. Take Full Advantage by Upgrading Your Internet Access & Infrastructure to Ensure Access For All.
Limited Capacity seats available
E-Rate funding is available to all schools, school districts, and libraries to request reimbursements on your internet service (Category 1), and equipment necessary for WiFi or broadband services (Category 2). Each school is allocated a specific budget for Category Two purchases, which must be used by Funding Year 2019 when the 5-year cycle ends. Does your internet connection reach your entire campus? Can it withstand all students and staff accessing it at once? If not, now is the time to take advantage of the funding available for your school and upgrade your service, so you have Access for All. The goal of the E-Rate Program is for all schools to build and obtain a high-speed internet access at affordable rates. Our goal at e2e is to become your E-Rate compliance partner while also allowing schools to completely outsource the E-Rate application process.
Exhibitors
avatar for Sean Cuskey

Sean Cuskey

Director of Operations, e2e Exchange, LLC
Mr. Cuskey is the Director of Operations at e2e Exchange, LLC. He oversees the day to day operation of e2e Exchange. By tracking internal deadlines, setting goals, and developing strategic approaches to accomplish these goals, Sean ensures that all work is completed in a manner that... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Crown Palm
  Exhibitor Session

12:45pm CDT

BrainPOP & Beyond: More than Videos
Limited Capacity seats available
BrainPOP has been a tremendous resource for many years in our classrooms. A BrainPOP Certified Educator will show you how to take learning even further by having students show their understanding by creating concept maps using key words, images, and video clips directly from the movies in Make a Map. They have a great time with the educational Games tied to concepts. You have probably seen or used the Quizzes after the videos, but using the Quiz Mixer you can create your own quizzes! You can create several quizzes for a concept by creating your own questions or looking at a bank of previously made quizzes on a similar topic to allow differentiation so each student takes a quiz that is at their level, allowing equal access for all students without anyone knowing that the quizzes are different. In this session you will learn how to set up your class, enroll your students and monitor their progress through all these parts of BrainPOP, use the BrainPOP Educator feature, and more!!
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Lisa Olson

Technology Integration Specialist, Green Bay Area Public Schools
Lisa Olson has been employed for 30 years by the Green Bay Area Public Schools, the first 22 years she was a classroom teacher, and then she became a Technology Integration Specialist. Lisa earned her BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Elementary Education, with a minor in... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

12:45pm CDT

Provide real-world applications and experiences for your students. Coding, Digital Citizenship and the 4C’s
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Coding, digital citizenship, collaboration, and innovation are the new necessary skills that need to find a place in today's curriculum and instructional lessons. Learn how one district makes this possible in this session. Whether you are a media specialist, classroom teacher, or technology integrator, this session will allow you to expand your students' experiences, exposures, and skill sets to the world beyond the four walls of your classroom. Various resources and tools will be shared, including those related to coding, digital citizenship, and the 4C's, that are applicable to kindergarten through middle school classrooms and will provide opportunities for your students to learn and practice the skills critical for tomorrow’s jobs.
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Aggie Salter

ITS, CESA 5
Agnieszka Salter (@AggieSalterITS) is the Technology Integration Specialist for CESA5. Aggie is a Google Educator and Google Education Trainer, iPad/Tablet and Flipped Classroom certified educator who provides training for various districts. Aggie has spent several years as the Technology... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Tamarind
  Hands-On

12:45pm CDT

The Power of the Teen Voice
Limited Capacity seats available
Melissa Gorzelanczyk (ARROWS) AND Liza Wiemer (HELLO?) will focus on ACCESS FOR ALL by addressing how YA novels provide an outlet to explore topics such as diversity, family dynamics, relationships, sexuality including the LGBTQ community, kindness, compassion, coping with loss, grief, and mental health issues. The authors will give educators and librarians specific tools and ideas to help students discover new books based on keywords, hashtags, social media outlets. Suggestions for displays will also be provided that could be utilized in school libraries and classrooms.
Co-Presenter
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Speaker
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Liza Wiemer

YA Author, Penguin Random House
Liza Wiemer is an award-winning educator with over twenty-five years of teaching experience. Her crossover novel, The Assignment, Delacorte Press, has received numerous honors including named a Sydney Taylor Notable Book, Georgia Peach Book Award nominee, Little Free Library “Read... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Marula
  Hands-On

12:45pm CDT

Adventures in Genre-fying
Limited Capacity seats available
Ever been asked: Where are your mystery books? Is there a humor section? Find out how these kinds of questions spurred an elementary librarian and a middle school librarian to reorganize their fiction sections by genre. Hear all about the two librarians’ process, successes, struggles, and outcomes. This session will explore in-depth how school libraries can use genre shelving to provide students greater access and independence in book selection.
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Lara Polk

Library Media Specialist/Innovative Learning Specialist, Janesville School District
I am a library media specialist/innovation specialist at Marshall Middle School in Janesville. This is my 20th year in education. For 17 years I was a specific learning disabilities teacher at an elementary school and decided to make the change to something different.

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Maegan Heindel

Library Media Technology Specialist, Madison Metropolitan School District
Maegan Coffin Heindel is the School Librarian at Marquette Elementary in Madison and a Google for Education Certified Trainer. She has 15 years of experience as an educator of students ranging from pre-K to college. She has been a WEMTA board member, ALA Emerging Leader, President... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Portia
  Informational

12:45pm CDT

Embracing a Growth Mindset: The Learning Commons Transition
Limited Capacity seats available
Learning commons allow easier access to resources for all students and staff. Come learn how to make the transition to a more student-centered library learning commons model from library media teachers at every grade and experience level. Learn the challenges and creative ways where technology use, makerspaces, book checkout, and small groups simultaneously coexist. This presentation will provide you with strategies to apply to your space-large or small.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Patty Schilz

Patty Schilz

Library Media Specialist, Grewenow Elementary
We have so much to learn from each other! 30 years in the field of education and it continues to evolve. Being a Library Media Specialist for the past 8 years has allowed me the opportunity to collaborate with just about every teacher in school. Sharing with other educators is... Read More →

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Jacqueline Liesch

Media and Technology Integration Specialist, Eau Claire Area School District
Jacqueline Liesch has spent over a decade in education, from nursery through grade 12 as a library media specialist, currently Eau Claire Area School District. Working domestically and internationally in formal and informal experiences has strengthened her passion for connecting students... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Aloeswood
  Informational

12:45pm CDT

Google Classroom - Central Source for Content, Feedback, and Communication between Students, Parents, and Teachers
Limited Capacity seats available
     This session will focus on how to utiIize Google Classroom daily, while supported by Google Sites. The two are essential in reaching students and provide parents transparency/easy access to classroom materials. The key things covered include the creation of a manageable "stream" in Classroom, exactly where class documents should be placed for fluency, how to differentiate, and how to use Classroom as a resource that has everything the students need to know/access for class each day. Following that, I will dive into why the site is necessary to compliment Google Classroom. The session will include additional tools you can incorporate into Google Classroom and some of the mistakes I've made this year teaching with these resources. The goal is for those in attendance to have a grasp on how they see Classroom being utilized in their setting, to help both the students and educators!
Speaker
avatar for Joe Benvenga

Joe Benvenga

Tech Integrator, Racine Unified School District
Joe Benvenga is a Technology Integration Support Specialist at Racine Unified School District. Joe taught three years in middle school and two years in high school before moving into his current role. His recent accomplishments include: Becoming a Google Certified Trainer, Explore... Read More →

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Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Mangrove
  Informational

12:45pm CDT

How We Started A Makerspace
Limited Capacity seats available
With support from our district leadership team, find out how we started a makerspace in our middle school. From the early planning stages through initial implementation, we will share what we've learned through the process and what we would do different. If you're considering creating a makerspace in your school or classroom, hear from 3 teachers going through the process who are sharing ideas.
Co-Presenter
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Kris Lockhart

Talent Development Coordinator, Fox Point Bayside School District
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Amanda Orth

Director of Technology, Fox Point-Bayside School District
Amanda Orth works as the Technology Integration and Innovation Coordinator at Fox Point- Bayside School District. She loves coaching teachers and brainstorming new ideas and meaningful ways to integrate technology. She is passionate about 21st century skills, project-based learning... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Chad Lehman

Chad Lehman

Library Media Specialist, Fox Point-Bayside School District
I am thrilled to be a middle school library media specialist. I also helped create and run the makerspace in my school. In addition to spending about fifteen years in elementary education as a third grade teacher and elementary library media specialist, I spent three years working... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Wisteria
  Informational

12:45pm CDT

LIGHTS...CAMERA...ACTION! - The 1-2-3’s of Video Production
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will demonstrate a class project involving video production. The library purchased a classroom set of 25 iPads using Common School Funds. Three apps that will be discussed are: iMotion (a free app), iMovie (a free app), Green Screen by Do Ink ($2.99). The session will show how the apps can be used together to create a video easily uploaded and shared on YouTube. When trying to attempt a project this involved, logistics is key. The iPad was never meant to be a communal device. Tips will be shared on how to overcome these obstacles. Sample lessons will be shown, some with a library theme.
School librarians have always had a unique perspective of looking out for the entire school. Part of this responsibility comes from being stewards of the Common School Fund and selecting resources that are accessible to all. Common School Fund monies are to be used to purchase materials that will be universally accessible to all students and staff.
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Gina Rand

Technology Specialist, Elkhorn Area School District

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Janna Dykstra Smith

Library Media Specialist - Middle School, Elkhorn Area School District
Formerly a teacher, Janna Smith has been a librarian since receiving her MA in 1983. She has taught in MN, WI, and for the Dept. of Def. (DoDDS) in Germany. For the last 22 years, she has been a middle school librarian. She is also part of an exchange between Elkhorn HS and a German... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Guava
  Informational

12:45pm CDT

Revitalizing Space and Time to Provide Comprehensive Access for All
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you passionate about affecting school culture? Do you have a desire to open avenues for student learning? This session is for leaders just like you. This session will focus on the tools and practices of revitalizing space and time to begin systemic changes and open access for all. Participants will increase their knowledge of research and practical strategies.
Co-Presenter
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Speaker
avatar for Dr. Jill Ries

Dr. Jill Ries

Assistant Director of Instruction, Racine Unified School District
Jill Ries, Ph.D. is a school leader and district administrator with over 20 years of experience, serving as a Teacher, Associate Principal, Principal, and District Curriculum Administrator. During her tenure as Principal, the school won three Wisconsin School of Promise awards. In... Read More →

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Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Tambouti
  Informational

12:45pm CDT

Towards the Design of Contemporary Library Spaces
Limited Capacity seats available
As the intellectual heart of a school, how the library supports student learning is simply mission-critical With this as a grounding construct, we explore the changing nature of what a library is, what it means for learning, and how this translates into the effective design of library spaces. We consider the library as a spatial ecology, giving attendees the opportunity to consider how a physical and digital library can work together to provide an always-on, connective experience that will resonate with today's students. Finally, our exploration of "library" presents the design process as a methodology that librarians can use to continually align and evolve the programs and spaces of the library to create meaningful capacities for student learners Join in for an enriching conversation about the intersection of library, space, and design.
Speaker
avatar for David Jakes

David Jakes

Chief Design Officer, David Jakes Designs LLC
A recognized educational designer, David Jakes focuses on using the design process to support the organizational growth, development and change required to create relevant and meaningful conditions for student learning in schools. David’s thought leadership includes addressing the... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Suite 5
  Keynote Session

12:45pm CDT

Past WEMTA Presidents' Meeting
Limited Capacity seats available
Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Empress
  Meeting

12:45pm CDT

Inquiry Based Teaching/Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
Student participation in their learning starts with instilling a sense of wonder and curiosity for their own learning. This does not come easily. Privileging the student voice in the process of their own learning is critical. Join me in a discussion of the overall strategy and a specific conversation about how to employ this strategy in the classroom. Rich classroom examples and resources will be provided.

https://sites.google.com/view/wemta2017inquiry/home 
Speaker
avatar for Diana Laufenberg

Diana Laufenberg

Executive Director, inquiryschools.org
A farm kid from Wisconsin, Diana Laufenberg has taught all grade levels from 7-12 in Social Studies. Laufenberg most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy (SLA). For the past two decades Diana has been a secondary social studies teacher in Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona and Pennsylvania. She most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on modern learning... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Suite E
  Spotlight Speaker Session

12:45pm CDT

Pictures in Motion - Visual Storytelling and Cinematic Narrative with the iPad and iPhone
Limited Capacity seats available
Storytelling can serve as a useful mechanism in a myriad of pedagogical ways. Whether it be through instruction, assessment, or even knowledge representation the foundational methodologies in producing meaningful and engaging motion picture stories are the same. The purpose of this session is to provide attendees with a solid foundational background on the pedagogical uses of video production in the classroom using an iPad, iPhone, or other mobile device. We will cover and discuss everything from appropriate terminology, to production strategies, filming methods, and finally applications for learning.
Speaker
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Global Keynote Specialist and Educational Technology Strategist
Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Suite D
  Spotlight Speaker Session

1:45pm CDT

Visit Expo Hall
Monday March 20, 2017 1:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
Expo Hall
  Expo Hall

2:15pm CDT

CCBC: Great New Books for Middle and High School
Find out about some of the outstanding books for grades 6-12 published in 2016 and included in CCBC Choices 2017, the CCBC’s annual best-of-the-year list. Some of the 2017 American Library Association young adult literature award winners will also be highlighted at this session. All of the books in CCBC Choices 2017 and all of the 2017 American Library Association children’s and young adult award winners and honor books will be hands-on book examination in the room throughout the day.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Megan Schliesman

Megan Schliesman

Librarian/Assistant Director, Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Megan Schliesman is a librarian and assistant director at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Megan has co-authored the annual CCBC Choices publication since 1993, and, with Kathleen T. Horning and Ginny Moore... Read More →

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Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Cypress
  Cooperative Children’s Book Center

2:15pm CDT

Connecting Students with Authors and Illustrators
Limited Capacity seats available
Students who are reluctant readers as well as those who aren't may have few opportunities to connect with professional writers and illustrators. However, case studies show that enthusiasm for both reading and writing increases after personal interaction with professionals in the field. How can your school, on a limited budget, be able to connect students with authors and illustrators who create diverse and engaging books that they love to read? Join the Wisconsin SCBWI chapter for tips on ways to get authors and illustrators (even big names) to your school virtually and physically.
Exhibitors
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Miranda Paul

Regional Advisor, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Miranda Paul is an award-winning picture book author whose titles include One Plastic Bag and Water is Water, both named Junior Library Guild selections. Her books have received starred reviews from School Library Journal and Publisher’s Weekly in addition to being named... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Acacia
  Exhibitor Session

2:15pm CDT

Using Digital Resources to Teach Information Literacy in a Fake News World
Limited Capacity seats available
In order for students to be college and career ready, they need to be able to read, analyze, and interpret complex texts in the ever-present online world. They need to present their own logical arguments using credible evidence. They need to be able to tell fake news from real. Research Databases, often made available through the library, help teach digital literacy skills through exposure to multiple source types, points of view, and media types. Digital literacy can be applied to any discipline and content area. Therefore, it is a cornerstone skill to develop literate students.
Exhibitors
avatar for Larry Wilkner

Larry Wilkner

Product Manager Lead, ProQuest
I am the Product Manager for CultureGrams, eLibrary, SIRS and ProQuest Research Companion.

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Crown Palm
  Exhibitor Session

2:15pm CDT

Bloxels: Video Game Creation to Build Deeper Content Understanding
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will dive into how to use Bloxels to support student passion for gaming and creation to demonstrate content learning. Examples of how Bloxels has been integrated in all content areas as well as Genius Hour will be shared. This will be a share and create session where participants will also have time to understand and play with Bloxels.
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Karie Huttner

Educational Technology Coordinator, Verona Area School District

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

2:15pm CDT

Coding in the Library
Limited Capacity seats available
Want to get your students interested in coding? Want to help them become stronger problem solvers and creative thinkers? This session will give you the ideas and tools to implement computer science activities and courses in your library or classroom through the use of Dash & Dot Robots, Ozobots, Code.org, and more! There are coding activities available for grades K-6.
Speaker
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Jone Davis

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST, Northland Pines School District
I am the district librarian for the Northland Pines School District and I run the districts 4 libraries. I have been in education for 23 years with 13 of those in the library. I love to spend my free time reading, crafting, or getting outside and enjoying the Northwoods.

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Tambouti
  Hands-On

2:15pm CDT

Formative Assessment Fun - Your Students Should Beg to be Assessed
Limited Capacity seats available
Do Your Students Beg to Be Assessed? Mine actually do! As educators, we are expected to know what our students have mastered and what they have not yet mastered and be able to back that up with evidence. Formative assessment helps with that as well as helps to drive our instruction to better help our students. Learn about tools to that are fun to use and easy to implement into your daily routine. Your students will love you for it.
Speaker
avatar for Jena Sherry

Jena Sherry

Math teacher, Viroqua Middle School
Jena Sherry lives in southwest Wisconsin with her husband and three children. After about 20 years in a traditional classroom, she explored online teaching for four years and loved it, but has returned to a brick and mortar school this year, not being able to pass up the opportunity... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Aloeswood
  Hands-On

2:15pm CDT

Tools for Future Ready Librarians
Limited Capacity filling up
Is your tech toolbox running out of space? Feel like there is too much technology to keep up with? We’ll show you how to supersize your tech toolbox by utilizing tools in unique ways that are scalable for any age group and instructor. This session will definitely enable you to amp up your Do It Yourself skills with both sites, apps, and equipment in a manner that makes you Future Ready.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Becky Bretza

Becky Bretza

Library Technology Specialist, Mukwonago Area School District
I have been an elementary Library Media Specialist for the Mukwonago Area School District since 1989. My program is forever changing and growing to meet the needs of the students, staff, and parents. My educational background includes: a B.S. Degree - 1-8 Elementary Education (Major... Read More →

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Dea Fowler

Library Technology Specialist, Mukwonago Area Schools
27 years in education / 20 as an ever evolving Librarian. Have had the opportunity to teach adult ed with McPherson college for 17 years . Continually growing and learning with literacy and technology.

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Guava
  Hands-On

2:15pm CDT

Books on Bikes- A Summer Literacy Program
Limited Capacity seats available
Books on Bikes is a community outreach and literacy program, whose goal is to get children in the community excited about reading and visiting their local libraries (school or public) while building relationships with our current and future families. By visiting students on their own turf, our program ensures access to books for all Sheboygan community members during the summer months to help prevent the dreaded “Summer Slide.” This session will discuss the history, the logistics, and the expansion of the Books on Bikes program!
Co-Presenter
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Kate Kiel

Library Media Specialist, Sheboygan Area School District
I have been a Library Media Specialist at Urban Middle School in Sheboygan, WI for six years. This is her first time presenting at a conference.

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Portia
  Informational

2:15pm CDT

Dewey See It.....or Dewey Not? From Drab to Fab
Limited Capacity seats available
What started as a thought to rid ourselves of the Dewey Decimal system, grew into a whole transformation of a library. Our library went from a drab space to a fab space that everyone wants to use. By adding a Makerspace, comfortable/flexible seating, ridding ourselves of Dewey, and so much more, we created a space that is welcoming and provides access for all. We'll provide you with the steps we took to transform our library.
Co-Presenter
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Jennifer Peterson

Library Media Supervisor, Menasha Joint School District
Library media specialist with the Menasha Joint School District for 23 years. Also board member of the WSDLC.

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Marula
  Informational

2:15pm CDT

Dream, Design, and Develop in Elementary STEM
Limited Capacity seats available
We plan to review the process that we took to refurbish an empty classroom into a well equipped K-5 STEM Center. The strength of this Center is it services all children and is viewed as an universal learning opportunity. We will discuss committee work, fundraising, and curriculum experience design. We will also share a variety of STEM activities and focus on the Spheros that we received through a WEMTA Grant.
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Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Wisteria
  Informational

2:15pm CDT

State of the State: The Future Ready Library Media Specialist, Common School Fund Resources & Updates
Limited Capacity filling up
This session will provide an overview of the adopted Future Ready Librarian/Digital Tech Integrator framework as it relates to the new digital learning plan, Common School Fund planning, innovative practices and resources. Specific to the Common School Fund, new planning resources and the DPI purchasing website guidelines will be reviewed.
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avatar for Janice D Mertes

Janice D Mertes

Digital Learning Administrator, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Janice Mertes is the Assistant Director for Teaching and Learning -Digital Learning team at t (DPI). Janice leads the statewide Future Ready and Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan programs in addition to the State Superintendent’s Digital Learning Advisory Council (DLAC). Janice coordinates... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Mangrove
  Informational

2:15pm CDT

Creating Access for All: Shifting Systems and Structures
Limited Capacity seats available
In the age of standards, we have spent much time discussing the “what” of classrooms and learning, but in this workshop we will look at the “how”. Join Diana Laufenberg in a session about building systems and structures for our classrooms, schools and organizations that allow us to adapt in an ever changing learning landscape. To move the learning beyond simply asking what students should know to asking what they can create, innovate and imagine, we will explore the following: • How do we create enough structure to be effective without becoming so rigid that we can’t innovate? • How do we honor the human experience and not just the efficient outcome? • How do we ensure that it’s technology that serves the learning and not the other way around? Join us for a conversation that may influence the way you think about every decision you make from daily learning objectives to the mission and vision of your school or district.

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avatar for Diana Laufenberg

Diana Laufenberg

Executive Director, inquiryschools.org
A farm kid from Wisconsin, Diana Laufenberg has taught all grade levels from 7-12 in Social Studies. Laufenberg most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy (SLA). For the past two decades Diana has been a secondary social studies teacher in Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona and Pennsylvania. She most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on modern learning... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Suite E
  Spotlight Speaker Session

2:15pm CDT

Igniting Your Creativity with Adobe Spark
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on the literate use of multimedia to create compelling and engaging stories with the Adobe Spark platform. We will go through the design and creative process followed by content curation, and finally publication. Discussions will include the importance of storytelling, how does technology play a role in designing and publishing compelling/engaging stories, and how storytelling ensures access for all students.
Speaker
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Global Keynote Specialist and Educational Technology Strategist
Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Suite D
  Spotlight Speaker Session

2:15pm CDT

Strategies for Making Thinking Visible
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore strategies that help make student's inner dialogues visible to you as a teacher or librarian. Learn about several Visible Thinking strategies as well as activities like write-arounds that help students articulate their thoughts more clearly and that improve their visual literacy.
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Carolyn Foote

District Librarian, Eanes ISD
Carolyn Foote is a technolibrarian, fascinated by the intersection of technology, libraries and student learning. A White House Champion of Change for Connected Learning, she is fascinated by mobile spaces for mobile learners, research, and conversations. She blogs at Not So Distant... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Suite 4
  Spotlight Speaker Session

3:15pm CDT

Visit Expo Hall
Monday March 20, 2017 3:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Expo Hall
  Expo Hall

3:15pm CDT

Monday Dessert Break & Soda
Monday March 20, 2017 3:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Expo Hall
  Food

3:15pm CDT

CCBC Exhibit
All of the books in CCBC Choices 2017 and all of the 2017 American Library Association children’s and young adult award winners and honor books will be hands-on book examination in the room throughout the day.
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ML
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Megan Schliesman

Librarian/Assistant Director, Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Megan Schliesman is a librarian and assistant director at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Megan has co-authored the annual CCBC Choices publication since 1993, and, with Kathleen T. Horning and Ginny Moore... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Tessa Michaelson Schmidt

Tessa Michaelson Schmidt

Cooperative Children's Book Center
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) is a unique examination, study and research library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The CCBC’s noncirculating collections include current, retrospective and historical books published for children... Read More →


Monday March 20, 2017 3:15pm - 4:45pm CDT
Cypress
  Cooperative Children’s Book Center

3:45pm CDT

Access For All Begins with World Book Web
Limited Capacity seats available
World Book Web PK - 12 products are written with easy to understand, comprehensive, outlined text within a "one-stop shop" that ensures the end user does not get lost while navigating our sites. High impact, high interest images provide useful engagement. Clean, clear, tech-savvy databases navigate easily between all content levels. All main leveled products have 80+ translations powered by Google Translate, read-aloud capability, unlimited 24/7 simultaneous access and agnostic device capabilities. Come to engage in our updated, enhanced digital products.
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Michael Kane (World Book Trainer)

World Book Regional Representative, School and Library Division, World Book
Mike has been traveling Wisconsin in the publishing business for many years. Known for wandering into every nook and cranny in the state, he enjoys meeting librarians who share his interest in the world, love of books, and the digital opportunities at our fingertips for exploring... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Acacia
  Exhibitor Session

3:45pm CDT

Beyond Access: Developing Deep Knowledge of BadgerLink Resources
Limited Capacity seats available
Primary sources. Encyclopedias. Magazines. Newspapers. How do you find the right resource? And what do you do with the resource once you find it? It's not enough to get access; you need to understand it too. In this session learn how to set up easy access to BadgerLink resources for your students, how to start having digital literacy conversations, and what supplemental tools can help you get it all done.
Exhibitors
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Kara Ripley

Reference and BadgerLink Training Librarian, DPI

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Crown Palm
  Exhibitor Session

3:45pm CDT

Integrating Computer Science in our Elementary Schools
Limited Capacity seats available
Computer Science is the *new” literacy for our students to be prepared for their futures. Even the youngest learners are able to practice computational thinking strategies and hands-on learning. Come learn how Kettle Moraine School District is incorporating coding in various curricular areas in all early elementary levels with students of all abilities. This session will offer tried and tested suggestions for you to curate free online resources and minimal cost robotics tools that you can apply with ease this school year in your own school. This session will help you build your comfort level and knowledge of integrating coding as a means for students to interact and create original content and high interest projects.
Co-Presenter
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Kim Jones

Library Media Specialislt, Kettle Moraine School District
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Holli Klatt

Library Media Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District
Library Media Specialist
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Stephanie Wieczorek

Wales Elementary, Kettle Moraine School District
I gravitate to all things EdTech. I am addicted to learning new tools to engage students in personal and school study.

Speaker
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Debbie Thompson

Library Media Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District
I am an elementary Library Media Specialist Team in the Kettle Moraine School District. We are working with Code to the Future to bring computer science to all elementary students. We are in year one of becoming a computer science immersion district.

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Tambouti
  Hands-On

3:45pm CDT

Learning, Logistics, and Laughter: A Practical and fun approach to technology integration
Limited Capacity seats available
Using technology to engage, reach, and connect to students in their world can be daunting, but effective. By committing to learning, laughter, and to confronting a fear of the technology management and logistics, the classroom can compete with an over-stimulus of entertainment in students' home lives. We’re not experts in any one specific software, we’re not here to promote one certain tool, we want to focus on the importance of using technology to relate to kids on their level and engage them through humor and excitement to make learning experiences as memorable and applicable as possible, as well as share our experiences and acquired logistical knowledge on how to actually implement technology given the limited time and resources, and equipment of the practical teacher.

Co-Presenter
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John Honish

Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Beloit Turner Middle School
I teach 7th grade Geography and 8th grade U.S. History. I use flipped classroom concepts and create videos not only for flipped content, but also music parody videos and general goofiness. I run a student news broadcast that "airs" weekly at our school. I coach Middle School Track... Read More →

Speaker
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Maggie Clarke

Middle School Language Arts/Geography Teachers, Turner School District
Maggie Clarke and John Honish are middle school teachers at Turner Middle School in Beloit WI. They work together as geography and language arts teachers to create fun and engaging cross-curricular instruction with a strong focus on technology and pop culture integration. They have... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Aloeswood
  Hands-On

3:45pm CDT

PBS LearningMedia - Infinite Inspiration for Your Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Tap into America's #1 Educational Media Brand for access to thousands of innovative, standards-aligned digital resources designed to enrich classroom instruction and build one-of-a-kind learning experiences! In this session you will meet Laura Busch, Wisconsin's Lead PBS Digital Innovator. You will learn how to leverage PBS's cost-free digital resources to supplement instruction, reinforce core concepts and support personalized learning solutions.
Co-Presenter
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Laura Busch

Technology Integrator, School District of Waukesha
Technology Integrator & Makerspace facilitator at Heyer Elementary & Lowell Elementary in Waukesha, WI.

Speaker
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Kristin Leglar

Senior Education Specialist, PBS Wisconsin Education
Kristin Leglar is Senior Education Specialist at PBS Wisconsin. She is passionate about serving educators! Kristin sparks innovative teaching by sharing impactful, engaging media resources with you. Kristin received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Guava
  Hands-On

3:45pm CDT

Taking Your Mobile Learning to the Next Level
Limited Capacity seats available
In 1956, Benjamin Bloom developed a set of categories for learning called Bloom’s Taxonomy for Learning. During the 1990s the taxonomy was updated to reflect 21st century skills. Since then, Allen Carrington created a Wheel of Pedagogy to guide educators in mobile application integration. This taxonomy provides guidance to educators as to what levels students may be working. These levels can and should be applied to mobile learning. This session will have you making the connection between Bloom’s Taxonomy and SAMR as you explore mobile apps that align with the various taxonomy levels.

This session supports using any mobile device to engage students in learning at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.
Speaker
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Jenna Linskens

District Instructional Technology Coach, Seymour Community School District
Dr. Jenna Linskens is an Instructional Technology Coordinator with the Seymour Community School District. She also provides trainings and is a consultant to school districts in technology integration, instructional design, and e-learning in education. With a MAEd in Curriculum & Instruction... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Portia
  Hands-On

3:45pm CDT

Wisconsin State of the State Update from DPI
Limited Capacity seats available
DPI will share updates about the following topics: Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan, Student Information Technology and Literacy Standards refresh project, LMS licensing, digital learning and ESSA as well as provide time to dialogue with districts about the vision around the next priority goals.
Speaker
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Janice D Mertes

Digital Learning Administrator, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Janice Mertes is the Assistant Director for Teaching and Learning -Digital Learning team at t (DPI). Janice leads the statewide Future Ready and Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan programs in addition to the State Superintendent’s Digital Learning Advisory Council (DLAC). Janice coordinates... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Mangrove
  Hands-On

3:45pm CDT

Change Agents: Working Together to Create the Schools Our Children Deserve
Limited Capacity seats available
Acting on the belief that reading, learning, and connecting with the world is meant for anyone, anywhere, the Change Agents at Winskill Elementary have worked to empower, encourage, and support their students and colleagues. With a focus on collaboration, we have been developing a culture where curiosity and risk-taking are encouraged, where one’s passions, unique traits and talents are celebrated and shared. Attendees will be inspired to be the Change Agents their students and schools need and deserve. Student voice and leadership, Books for Dessert, Fabulous Fridays, Genius Hour, Makerspaces, WINcamp, Skype and GHO author visits, Global Read Aloud and the use of social media to share the stories of our school are just a few of the incredible things that are happening at Winskill.
Co-Presenter
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Micki Uppena

District Library Media Specialist, Lancaster Community Schools

Speaker
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Leah Whitford

Winskill Elementary School Principal, Lancaster Community Schools
Leah Whitford is honored to serve as the principal of Winskill Elementary School. She is a member of WEMTA, ASCD, and AWSA. A proud Geek herself, Leah encourages students & staff to “get their Geek on.” Micki Uppena is proud to represent the Lancaster Community School District... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Marula
  Informational

3:45pm CDT

Empowering Learners: Launch Cycle, Genius Hour, 20% Time...
Limited Capacity seats available
Three educators will share the process that they have used to empower learners to explore and share their passions through Genius Hour. Examples of challenges as well as successes will be shared.
Co-Presenter
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Rachel Nolan

4th Grade Teacher, Verona Area School District
I am a curious explorer. I enjoy discovering new joys and feel like I never have enough time to explore. I have taught 5th grade for the last four years in Beloit and moved North to Verona to teach 4th grade. I very much enjoy hearing stories, so please tell me one!

Speaker
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Karie Huttner

Educational Technology Coordinator, Verona Area School District

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Aralia
  Informational

3:45pm CDT

Rolling Out the Chromebooks: 1:1 in Holmen
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you wondering how you can get more technology in your school and feel like it will never happen? Are you considering a 1 - 1 technology implementation and wondering where to start? Have you started a 1 - 1 technology implementation and run into some troubles? Do you want to hear about a 1 - 1 technology implementation that has gone very smooth and is only getting better? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the session for you.
We are the School District of Holmen. Only 5 short years ago we had low quality computer labs, limited to no wireless access, a deteriorating infrastructure, no vision for technology training and a staff that wanted to use technology but felt it was never going to happen. Since that time we have successfully passed a referendum to implement a 1 - 1 Chromebook initiative for 6th - 12th grade at the start of the 2015 - 2016 school year, deployed over 1600 devices in our district, built a solid infrastructure, have a vision for training and developing staff skills to integrate technology, and a community that support technology in the classroom.
This session will outline our journey and offer information on how we got it right, where we got it wrong (and how we fixed it) and what is next for the School District of Holmen.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Tracy Dobkoski

Tracy Dobkoski

Middle School ELA Teacher, Holmen School District
I'm a sixth grade ELA teacher in Holmen, WI. Our school is a 1:1 building using Chromebooks. Technology has become an integral part of my everyday teaching & learning.
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Greg Krueger

Director of Information & Technology, SD of Holmen, WI
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Ryan Vogler

Middle School Principal, School District of Holmen

Speaker
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Lisa Ann Risch

Instructional Technology Coordinator, School District of Holmen
Ask me how you can incorporate tech in your classroom and why I think it's important!

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Wisteria
  Informational

3:45pm CDT

Wisconsin School Digital Library Consortium: Access to Digital Materials for All
Limited Capacity seats available
The intent of the Wisconsin School Digital Library Consortium is to develop a shared collection of ebooks and other materials that will be available to all participating districts and schools in the state. The expectation is that the collection will maximize the effectiveness of expenditures on digital library materials and will provide equity among those participating, as all will have access to the same set of digital resources. For a timeline of the project, to register your interest, or to learn more about the project, please see: http://www.wils.org/wsdlc/





























Co-Presenter
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Martha Berninger

Library Staff, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
I lead DPI's Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning team. We support schools, school library media centers, public libraries and the library-using public. My team provides guidance on appropriate use of Common School Funds, library media specialist licensing and implementation... Read More →
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Peg Billing

Library Media Instructional Technology Coordinator, School District of Tomahawk
K - 12 Library Media Instructional Technology Coordinator for 5 years at Tomahawk; previously at Parley's Park Elementary School in Park City, UT for 7 years and Beaver Dam School District starting out my career in the school libraries! Previous life as a regional sales representative... Read More →
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Stef Morrill

Director, WiLS
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Christine O'Regan

AASL Affiliate for Wisconsin, WEMTA
Christine O'Regan is a library media teacher consultant for Kenosha Unified School District. She has worked as a school librarian for 20+ years in elementary, high school and district levels.  She is also the AASL state affiliate for WEMTA.  The best part of her career are the opportunities... Read More →
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Jennifer Peterson

Library Media Supervisor, Menasha Joint School District
Library media specialist with the Menasha Joint School District for 23 years. Also board member of the WSDLC.

Speaker
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Sara Gold

Project Manager, WiLS
Sara Gold is a librarian with WiLS, which is a non-profit membership organization that facilitates collaborative projects and services to save members time and money and to advance library service. She serves as a project manager for the Wisconsin Schools Digital Library Consortium... Read More →

WSDLCWEMTA17 pptx
Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Tamarind
  Informational

3:45pm CDT

Designing Learning Spaces for Mobile Learners
Limited Capacity seats available
How do we design learning spaces in classrooms that reflect our increasingly mobile technology uses? Explore how goal setting, student and teacher input, hands on data gathering and professional development can contribute to a well planned design of any learning space.
Speaker
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Carolyn Foote

District Librarian, Eanes ISD
Carolyn Foote is a technolibrarian, fascinated by the intersection of technology, libraries and student learning. A White House Champion of Change for Connected Learning, she is fascinated by mobile spaces for mobile learners, research, and conversations. She blogs at Not So Distant... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite 4
  Spotlight Speaker Session

3:45pm CDT

The Power of Voice in the Digital Age
Limited Capacity seats available
When technology is used effectively and responsibly we have the ability to share many things, including our thoughts, ideas, and learning in a variety of ways. In some cases, these thoughts can drive change from how we learn to even greater change within our social and political systems. We also need to have a strong understanding of what being a Digital Citizen truly means. The key is to leverage the use of our "voice" as a catalyst for representing and presenting our thinking. This session will take a close look at how technology can and is being used as a conduit for our voice.
Speaker
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Global Keynote Specialist and Educational Technology Strategist
Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within... Read More →

Monday March 20, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Suite D
  Spotlight Speaker Session

5:00pm CDT

Large Prize Drawing, Meet & Greet the Speakers in Expo Hall
Monday March 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Expo Hall
  Expo Hall

6:00pm CDT

Monday Trivia Night
PET Trivia Night Fundraiser ($10 payment – please add to your total registration or be prepared to pay at door)

PET Trivia Night 2017 pdf
Monday March 20, 2017 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Suite A, B, C, F, G, H
  Social Event
 
Tuesday, March 21
 

7:00am CDT

Tuesday Breakfast & Business Meeting
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nrg46p8l1SnPv9ss2tXqQ0mX_TA7EM9yuvvX4xzm-2o/edit
2017BusinessMeeting3 21 pdf
Tuesday March 21, 2017 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Suite A, B, C, F, G, H
  Food

7:00am CDT

TeachingBooks.net - Almost New Book Sales

Tuesday March 21, 2017 7:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Registration Booth 2
  Almost New Book Sales

7:00am CDT

Registration Open
Tuesday March 21, 2017 7:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Registration Booth 1
  Registration

8:00am CDT

MARC data enhancements - optimizing catalog efficiency
Limited Capacity seats available
Remove MARC barriers to maximum usability through RDA formatting and Unicode accessibility. Diagnostic tools will reveal the current state and condition of your catalog, with options to cleanup and enhance existing data for greater usability.
Exhibitors
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Joseph Abrisz

Service Consultant, Mitinet Library Services
Mitinet is the virtual library staff of your dreams. Tell us what you need to create and maintain your MARC record database and we do it, quickly and accurately. You spend less time updating records and fixing database problems and more time on what really matters...your students... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Acacia
  Exhibitor Session

8:00am CDT

The Face of 1:1
Limited Capacity seats available
With Library Media Centers becoming tech depots, many library media specialists became The Face of 1:1. However, the task was assigned with cobbled together tools that rendered the process inefficient and time-consuming. This epiphany turned into the most complete solution for running 1:1. Come see how a smart workflow can help you focus on what you do best, work with students. 
Exhibitors
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Distribu-Q

CEO / Founder, Distribu-Q
Distribu-Q ® is a cloud-based asset management solution for 1:1 school technology initiatives created by Administrative Software Solutions, LLC. Founded by a group of dedicated educational technologists whose 25+ years of experience is deeply seeded in finding solutions for schools... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Crown Palm
  Exhibitor Session

8:00am CDT

All Play! Designed for Access – Intellectual Freedom and TeachingBooks.net
Limited Capacity seats available
Take a “behind-the-scenes” peek into the planning, curation and design of a digital resource collection. This BadgerLink funded website is built on a vision of equitable access and intellectual freedom.

ALL Wisconsin educators, students and communities can easily access engaging primary source author materials as well as a host of supplemental resources that can be used in classrooms or libraries in the blink of an eye!

Explore opportunities to seamlessly support your instruction with diverse and relevant literacy resources.
Co-Presenter
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Carin Bringelson

Dir. of Online Content & Collections, TeachingBooks.net
I'm passionate about intellectual freedom, social justice and life-long learning.

Speaker
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Val Edwards

Implementation & Training Manager, TeachingBooks.net
Having spent 17 years as a high school librarian, Val Edwards is excited to use her collaboration and instructional experience at TeachingBooks.net. Her role as Implementation & Training Manager allows her to continue the work she loves: bringing valuable resources to TeachingBooks.net's... Read More →


All Play! Designed for Access Intellectual Freedom & TeachingBooks.net pptx
Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Guava
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

Start Making Your Website Accessible For All
Limited Capacity seats available
Your district and community almost certainly has people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. How do you reach and teach them online? How do they navigate your digital presence effectively?

HHS Section 508 requires that all website content be accessible for people with disabilities. What does that mean? What does it mean for your district’s digital presence?

There are certainly more questions than answers, but there are steps you can take right now to get started. At DASD, we’ve taken small steps toward compliance, including fixing what we can and modifying the training we provide for new site creators.

In this session, I’ll share some tools we’ve used to find out where we stand, what corrections we can make, and how to make them. You’ll spend some time evaluating your school or individual/department website and make a few changes to get started.

You’ll also receive training materials to help others achieve compliance in three areas.

Website Accessibility Presentation
Speaker
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Christine Rybak Sellek

Instructional Technology Coach, DeForest Area School District
Christine Rybak Sellek is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and a Technology Coach at the DeForest Area School District since 2010. Prior to that, she was a middle school science and communications teacher for 16 years.

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Marula
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

The Write Tools: Using Digital Resources to Increase Writing Proficiency
Limited Capacity seats available
Today's educators have a variety of models and strategies to consider when building effective writing programs for their students. From popular workshop and peer engagement practices, to more formalized options such as the 6 Traits of Writing, teachers seek content and delivery intended to increase proficiency for all students.
This session links current instructional trends with innovative digital resources new to Wisconsin teachers. Designed to compliment existing practices as well as Wisconsin’s CCR Anchor Standards for Writing, participants will explore the ways targeted, individualized online lessons directly impact student achievement.
Speaker
avatar for Karin Strasser

Karin Strasser

Consultant, Avila Solutions
Karin is an educator with nearly 30 years’ experience working with districts in and around the Milwaukee area. She began her career as a middle school teacher and went on to serve as High School Assistant Principal and Elementary Principal before starting a tech company designed... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Tamarind
  Hands-On

8:00am CDT

At the Movies with Librarians
Limited Capacity seats available
The presenters will be discussing popular books being made into movies in the recent years. We will screen the trailers for some of these films and talk about how well (or poorly) we think these books will translate to the screen. Get to know how these books will translate to the big screen! All levels will be addressed.
Co-Presenter
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Becky Bretza

Library Technology Specialist, Mukwonago Area School District
I have been an elementary Library Media Specialist for the Mukwonago Area School District since 1989. My program is forever changing and growing to meet the needs of the students, staff, and parents. My educational background includes: a B.S. Degree - 1-8 Elementary Education (Major... Read More →

Speaker
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Dea Fowler

Library Technology Specialist, Mukwonago Area Schools
27 years in education / 20 as an ever evolving Librarian. Have had the opportunity to teach adult ed with McPherson college for 17 years . Continually growing and learning with literacy and technology.

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Aloeswood
  Informational

8:00am CDT

Bringing the ALA Mid-Winter conference to Wisconsin
Limited Capacity seats available
Do you ever wonder what really goes on at a national conference, but have not had the chance to experience it? In this session I will bring the ALA Mid-winter conference to you! Learn about tips, strategies and trends happening all over the United States. You will leave this session feeling like you have a little more insight and access to all that ALA and AASL has to offer.
Speaker
avatar for Christine O'Regan

Christine O'Regan

AASL Affiliate for Wisconsin, WEMTA
Christine O'Regan is a library media teacher consultant for Kenosha Unified School District. She has worked as a school librarian for 20+ years in elementary, high school and district levels.  She is also the AASL state affiliate for WEMTA.  The best part of her career are the opportunities... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Aralia
  Informational

8:00am CDT

The Library is Open! 24/7 eBook and Audiobook Access for All
Limited Capacity seats available
Providing digital access for all to quality literature fuels our mission to teach to the edges and support personalized learning. We are able to meet requests for materials within a two hour time frame. Presenters will share eBook/Read Along/audiobook sources accessible to our youngest learners through our adult learners and their professional needs. Strategies for successfully using eBooks and audiobooks to support learning will be shared.
Co-Presenter
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Dan Gebauer

Teaching and Learning Specialist, Elmbrook Schools
Dan Gebauer is a technology coach who has worked for the Elmbrook School district for the past 13 years. He coordinates tech professional development at Pilgrim Park Middle School, which is a 1:1 Chromebook environment. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his eight and... Read More →
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Chris Thompson

Chief Strategy Officer, Elmbrook Schools
Chris Thompson is in his 19th year as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Elmbrook Schools. He leads a team of talented staff in the areas of Technology, Library, Student Information, Transportation and Communications. Chris also guides the development of the District’s Strategy... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Kay Benning

Kay Benning

Director of Library Services, Elmbrook Schools
Kay Benning is Director of Library Services for Elmbrook Schools. She enjoys working with a talented team of students, teachers, and administrators who have a shared passion for using innovative technologies to foster a love of reading, promote literacy, and meet diverse learning... Read More →

The Library is Open! 24 7 eBook and Audiobook Access for All pdf
Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Portia
  Informational

8:00am CDT

You Shouldn't Go It Alone: The importance of partnerships in a successful 1to1 initiative.
Limited Capacity seats available
Providing a device for each student is a daunting task for any school or district. This session will outline the process and the partnerships that the Burlington Area School District used to create a successful 1to1 program for it's students and staff. Included in this discussion will be an overview of the scope of the project, the importance of building a solid technical infrastructure, the role and importance of strategic partnerships, building in staff development, and the lessons we learned along the way. It is impossible to do this alone, hear our story and begin planning yours.
Speaker
avatar for Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen

Director of Technology, Burlington Area School District
Scott Christensen currently serves as the Director of Educational Technology with the Burlington Area School District. As a teacher, principal and technology director, Scott has a great understanding of educational environments, and how technology can benefit both staff and students... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Tambouti
  Informational

8:00am CDT

Classroom Makeover: Hack, Prototype and Design
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we’ll explore a simple design process that can be used to rethink and redo classroom space. We’ll deconstruct both successful and unsuccessful spaces to illustrate the principles of effective design and provide simple but elegant “hacks” that can help you create more effective spaces. Leave the session with strategies for improving classroom spaces tomorrow, over a month, and in a year.
Speaker
avatar for David Jakes

David Jakes

Chief Design Officer, David Jakes Designs LLC
A recognized educational designer, David Jakes focuses on using the design process to support the organizational growth, development and change required to create relevant and meaningful conditions for student learning in schools. David’s thought leadership includes addressing the... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Suite 5
  Keynote Session

8:00am CDT

Designing Learning Spaces for Mobile Learners
Limited Capacity seats available
How do we design learning spaces in classrooms that reflect our increasingly mobile technology uses? Explore how goal setting, student and teacher input, hands on data gathering and professional development can contribute to a well planned design of any learning space.
Speaker
avatar for Carolyn Foote

Carolyn Foote

District Librarian, Eanes ISD
Carolyn Foote is a technolibrarian, fascinated by the intersection of technology, libraries and student learning. A White House Champion of Change for Connected Learning, she is fascinated by mobile spaces for mobile learners, research, and conversations. She blogs at Not So Distant... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Suite 4
  Spotlight Speaker Session

8:00am CDT

Inquiry Based Teaching/Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
Student participation in their learning starts with instilling a sense of wonder and curiosity for their own learning. This does not come easily. Privileging the student voice in the process of their own learning is critical. Join me in a discussion of the overall strategy and a specific conversation about how to employ this strategy in the classroom. Rich classroom examples and resources will be provided.

https://sites.google.com/view/wemta2017inquiry/home 
Speaker
avatar for Diana Laufenberg

Diana Laufenberg

Executive Director, inquiryschools.org
A farm kid from Wisconsin, Diana Laufenberg has taught all grade levels from 7-12 in Social Studies. Laufenberg most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy (SLA). For the past two decades Diana has been a secondary social studies teacher in Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona and Pennsylvania. She most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on modern learning... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Suite E
  Spotlight Speaker Session

8:00am CDT

Making Student Thinking and Learning Visible
Limited Capacity seats available
As we begin working in more digitally rich environments, students have the opportunity to create, and in some cases are creating, phenomenal artifacts of learning. But where are these artifacts going? Where should they go? Who's seeing them and are they being used to add to the global knowledge base when appropriate? In this digitally rich age, schools everywhere are beginning to see the value of having student work housed in one location to help students to reflect and grow as learners. In this session, we will discuss the importance of student-created digital portfolios. From why they are important - to how we can use the power of Google tools to help students showcase and OWN their learning.
Speaker
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Global Keynote Specialist and Educational Technology Strategist
Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Suite D
  Spotlight Speaker Session

8:00am CDT

ESSA Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available
WEMTA is partnering with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), in collaboration with the American Library Association’s Washington Office and Office for Library Advocacy to offer a complimentary workshop on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). AASL leaders will facilitate the session which will include:
• The most current information on developments at the Federal level and work through the sections of ESSA that can be directly linked to the school librarian/library program.
• Connecting ESSA language to the school librarian’s role.
• Discussing current state work with recommendations for opportunities at state and local levels to ensure the effective school library program’s language in ESSA.
This hands-on session will aid in identifying stakeholders, building
coalitions, message crafting and elevator speech development. While the content will be directly related to ESSA, the tools and exercise portion is advocacy for positioning school librarians in general as leaders for teaching and learning. Each participant will receive an ESSA handbooks.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Christine O'Regan

Christine O'Regan

AASL Affiliate for Wisconsin, WEMTA
Christine O'Regan is a library media teacher consultant for Kenosha Unified School District. She has worked as a school librarian for 20+ years in elementary, high school and district levels.  She is also the AASL state affiliate for WEMTA.  The best part of her career are the opportunities... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Devona Pendergrass

Devona Pendergrass

Member-At-Large, Mountain Home High School Career Academies
Devona has been in education since 1984 and a school librarian since earning her Master's Degree in Media in 1992. She has taught middle school, kindergarten, pre-school and finally graduated to the high school level. She is an NBCT certified in 2003 and renewed in 2013. Over the... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Wisteria
  Conference Workshop

9:00am CDT

Visit Expo Hall - Closing & Final Prize Pick-Up
Tuesday March 21, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Expo Hall
  Expo Hall

9:00am CDT

DEMCO Makerspace Products

We will be featuring:

TeacherGeek
Ozobots
MeeperBOTS
littleBits
Snap Circuits
Dremel 3D printer
Color craze coloring bookmarks
Die cut bookmark making
Strawbees
Makedo

All of these will be available for hands-on experience. Visitors can work on coloring a color craze bookmark or create a bookmark. We will also have a March Madness contest using the TeacherGeek ping-pong ball launcher.

Exhibitors
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DEMCO

Director of Innovation, Demco
Visit Demco's Makerspace and gain hands-on experience with Ozobots, Meeperbots, TeacherGeek, Color Craze, littleBits, and more! Take a shot in the March Maker Madness for your chance to win a maker prize basket!

Tuesday March 21, 2017 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
North Atrium Hallway
  Exhibitor Session

10:00am CDT

Getting started with the ISTE Standards (ISTE, DPI, and WEMTA Staff)
Limited Capacity seats available
The 2016 ISTE Standards for Students are out. What next? Join us to explore this question from the vantage point of a classroom to a state meeting room. Learn more about how to get started integrating the standards into instruction across the curriculum. Hear from state leaders how Wisconsin plans to use the standards. Share your ideas and questions for how you can get started.
Co-Presenter
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Tina Heizman

Library Technology Specialist, Mukwonago Area School District
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Janice D Mertes

Digital Learning Administrator, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Janice Mertes is the Assistant Director for Teaching and Learning -Digital Learning team at t (DPI). Janice leads the statewide Future Ready and Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan programs in addition to the State Superintendent’s Digital Learning Advisory Council (DLAC). Janice coordinates... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Carolyn Sykora

Carolyn Sykora

Sr. Director, ISTE Standards, ISTE
Carolyn Sykora is the senior director of the ISTE standards. She is leading ISTE’s current efforts to update the ISTE standards for students and teachers. Sykora directs the development of resources that increase the awareness, adoption, and implementation of the ISTE standards... Read More →

WEMTA ISTE Standards presentation 3.20.17 pdf
Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Suite 5
  Hands-On

10:00am CDT

Tech Tools to Super-Charge UDL
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will describe how technology tools can super-charge active learning techniques to create inclusive, universally designed classrooms. In this lively, interactive session, participants will learn how tech tools can provide a catalyst for teachers to embed systematic instruction for students with disabilities within the context of general education environments. Very specific examples of how students (with a range of unique, mild to significant learning needs) can access core curriculum using innovations such as Quizzizz.com, Recap, and various Chrome Extensions will be shared. Participants will return to their school districts with practical applications for how to vary demands and resources in their instruction to optimize challenge and arrange for the transfer of learning, while simultaneously fostering communication and collaboration.

Presentation/Resources can be found @ tinyurl.com/superchargeudl
Co-Presenter
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Katherin Algren

Madison Metropolitan School District
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Shelley Block

Instructional Technology Coach, MMSD
I am an Instructional Technology Coach for the Madison Metropolitan School District. Previous to teaching in Madison, I taught for the Janesville School District as a third grade teacher, a Library Media Specialist, and an Innovative Learning Specialist.  I love to try out new technologies... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Scott Fernholz

Scott Fernholz

Digital Learning Coach, MMSD
Scott Fernholz is a Digital LearningTechnology Coach and Google Educator in the Madison Metropolitan School District. As a teacher, he taught a wide variety of IT courses, including finding his real passion in offering a one of a kind Web2.0--21st Century Literacies course almost... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Guava
  Hands-On

10:00am CDT

Think You Know BrainPOP?
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore all things BrainPOP. Learn about new features like the Make a Map concept mapping tool, My BrainPOP for student tracking, and Mixer Quizzes to create custom assessments. Discuss topics such as BrainPOP’s standards alignments, mobile apps, game-based learning, primary sources, teacher support materials, and more.
Speaker
avatar for Mike Jones

Mike Jones

Teacher, BrainPOP
Mike Jones is a middle school science teacher for Metcalf, Illinois State University’s Lab School. He formerly taught STEM and science at Bloomington Public School District 87 in Illinois. Michael received his B.S in Middle School Education at Illinois State University. He later... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Tambouti
  Hands-On

10:00am CDT

What's in the Box? Breakout EDU
Limited Capacity seats available
Breakout EDU is a game-based learning opportunity which supports learning while developing teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills. Using open-education-content, a Breakout EDU box can easily be assembled. Games are created and shared (for free) through a Google Drive folder. Join us for an engaging Breakout EDU session which will introduce participants to the Breakout EDU box and how it can be used with your students and staff.


Speaker
avatar for Jenna Linskens

Jenna Linskens

District Instructional Technology Coach, Seymour Community School District
Dr. Jenna Linskens is an Instructional Technology Coordinator with the Seymour Community School District. She also provides trainings and is a consultant to school districts in technology integration, instructional design, and e-learning in education. With a MAEd in Curriculum & Instruction... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

10:00am CDT

Advocate for your Students, Library, and School by Getting Involved in the Democratic Process!
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how the Common School Fund, the source of funding for school libraries in Wisconsin, works. Get updated on the new guidelines for purchases using the Common School Fund. Discover how you can help educate and advocate for your students and library program by connecting with your legislators at the state level. Listen to updates on issues going on in state government that affect schools, technology, and libraries. Write your state representatives and educate them on issues important to you and find out how to make your letters powerful and persuasive.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Erin Fabrizius

Erin Fabrizius

Public Affairs Counselor, Blumenfeld and Associates
Erin Fabrizius joined Blumenfeld & Associates as a public affairs associate in 2010. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism with distinction. Before joining Blumenfeld and Associates, Ms. Fabrizius served... Read More →
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Janet Vraney

Library Media Specialist, Green Bay Area Public Schools
I am a Library Media Specialist at Franklin Middle School, an IB World School, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Prior to life as a Library Media Specialist, I taught English Language Learners. A current WEMTA Board Member and chair of the WEMTA Legislative Committee, I am especially interested... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Amy Kline

Amy Kline

Library Media Specialist, Green Bay Area Public Schools

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Tamarind
  Informational

10:00am CDT

Be a Library Rock Star!
Limited Capacity filling up
Attendees to this fast-paced session will learn quick and simple technology projects that will have their students feeling like your groupies as they get excited to show you what they know! Besides student projects, you'll learn how to show off your "Rockstar Status" to parents, administrators, and school board members.
Speaker
avatar for Jennifer McMahon

Jennifer McMahon

Instructional Library Technology Specialist, Neenah Joint School District
Jenn McMahon is the Instructional Library Technology Specialist for both Shattuck and Horace Mann Middle Schools in Neenah, Wisconsin. A graduate of the UWSSLEC Program, she has been in the library for 15 years - many of those years as a K-12 librarian. She also serves on the Neenah... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Portia
  Informational

10:00am CDT

FACEBrook: Family And Community Engagement Book Club
Limited Capacity seats available
FACE is an acronym for Family and Community Engagement. The purpose of FACEBrook is to strengthen family and community engagement through book discussions focused on learning about cultural and linguistic diversity. We hope to increase and strengthen our ability to live and grow in a global community. Family and Community Engagement is one of the focus areas of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s initiative in Promoting Excellence for All.


Co-Presenter
avatar for Kay Benning

Kay Benning

Director of Library Services, Elmbrook Schools
Kay Benning is Director of Library Services for Elmbrook Schools. She enjoys working with a talented team of students, teachers, and administrators who have a shared passion for using innovative technologies to foster a love of reading, promote literacy, and meet diverse learning... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Beth DeGuire

Beth DeGuire

Teacher, Elmbrook School District
Beth DeGuire is an ELL and Spanish teacher with a passion for exploring similarities and differences that exist around our world through culturally diverse literature.

FACEBrook WEMTA March 21, 2017 (1) pdf
Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Aloeswood
  Informational

10:00am CDT

Movie Making Across the Curriculum
Limited Capacity seats available
Students love to create and show what they know. Use that enthusiasm in the classroom and have students make movies sharing their learning. This session will explore examples of student-made movies in various formats and subject areas that can assess student learning and bring joy to the classroom. Be ready to share movies you've done with students as well!
Speaker
avatar for Chad Lehman

Chad Lehman

Library Media Specialist, Fox Point-Bayside School District
I am thrilled to be a middle school library media specialist. I also helped create and run the makerspace in my school. In addition to spending about fifteen years in elementary education as a third grade teacher and elementary library media specialist, I spent three years working... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Mangrove
  Informational

10:00am CDT

The Reading Project with Growth Mindset
Limited Capacity seats available
Often, most students who enter RtI have a fixed mindset. In this session, we will share how the high school and elementary librarians worked with reading interventionists to create a multi-day high school growth mindset lesson with a culminating project reading to elementary students. The result cultivated a growth mindset attitude with an added bonus of elementary students reverse mentoring the high school students. Learn how to recreate this in your district and engage your high school RTI students while motivating younger students.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Emily Dittmar

Emily Dittmar

Library Media Specialist, Muskego High School
Emily Dittmar is the Librarian at Muskego High School. She is an active participant in many state library networks including serving on the WEMTA Board and CESA 1 Library Network
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Toni Heinowski

Librarian/Tech Integrator, Muskego Norway School District
Classroom teacher of grades K-6th grade and Librarian/Technology Integrator of grades K-8th grade

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Marula
  Informational

10:00am CDT

Creating Access for All: Shifting Systems and Structures
Limited Capacity seats available
In the age of standards, we have spent much time discussing the “what” of classrooms and learning, but in this workshop we will look at the “how”. Join Diana Laufenberg in a session about building systems and structures for our classrooms, schools and organizations that allow us to adapt in an ever changing learning landscape. To move the learning beyond simply asking what students should know to asking what they can create, innovate and imagine, we will explore the following: • How do we create enough structure to be effective without becoming so rigid that we can’t innovate? • How do we honor the human experience and not just the efficient outcome? • How do we ensure that it’s technology that serves the learning and not the other way around? Join us for a conversation that may influence the way you think about every decision you make from daily learning objectives to the mission and vision of your school or district.

Presentation Resources  
Speaker
avatar for Diana Laufenberg

Diana Laufenberg

Executive Director, inquiryschools.org
A farm kid from Wisconsin, Diana Laufenberg has taught all grade levels from 7-12 in Social Studies. Laufenberg most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy (SLA). For the past two decades Diana has been a secondary social studies teacher in Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona and Pennsylvania. She most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on modern learning... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Suite E
  Spotlight Speaker Session

10:00am CDT

Strategies for Making Thinking Visible
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore strategies that help make student's inner dialogues visible to you as a teacher or librarian. Learn about several Visible Thinking strategies as well as activities like write-arounds that help students articulate their thoughts more clearly and that improve their visual literacy.
Speaker
avatar for Carolyn Foote

Carolyn Foote

District Librarian, Eanes ISD
Carolyn Foote is a technolibrarian, fascinated by the intersection of technology, libraries and student learning. A White House Champion of Change for Connected Learning, she is fascinated by mobile spaces for mobile learners, research, and conversations. She blogs at Not So Distant... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Suite 4
  Spotlight Speaker Session

10:00am CDT

Visual Storytelling and Visual Literacy - A Spotlight on Creative Expression
Limited Capacity seats available
This session primarily focuses on the areas of digital age literacy from a variety of perspectives. First, the session addresses the need for students to develop appropriate digital age fluency as well as represent their knowledge in a creative and innovative manner. For teachers, this session provides strategies for developing a myriad of digital age learning environments in which the focus can be anything from project-based to utilizing these methodologies for assessment. The curricular foundations addressed in this session primarily focus on elements of narrative writing, visual thinking strategies, observational literacy, applying techniques for a well sequenced story of events, and making strategic use of media.
Speaker
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Global Keynote Specialist and Educational Technology Strategist
Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Suite D
  Spotlight Speaker Session

11:15am CDT

Tuesday Luncheon & Awards
Tuesday March 21, 2017 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Suite A, B, C, F, G, H
  Food

12:00pm CDT

Author Keynote: Looking For Yourself In The Library
How a kid who was a library fugitive went from reader to lawyer to author writing about teens who don't often see themselves in books. Author E. M. Kokie will talk about the books she wishes she had as a teen, and the teens for whom she writes.
Speaker
avatar for E.M. Kokie

E.M. Kokie

E. M. Kokie is the author of Radical (Candlewick Press, 2016), which explores such themes as family, trust, survival, and guns through the eyes of a teen lesbian. Her first novel, Personal Effects (Candlewick Press, 2012), was a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults and Amazing Audiobooks... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Suite A, B, C, F, G, H
  Keynote

1:15pm CDT

Getting Creative with Green Screen
Limited Capacity filling up
What is a green screen and how can we use it? In this session, see how the use of iPad apps and bright cloth can expand a student’s imagination and understanding of digital images and video effects. Learn about the general uses of green screen technology, the science behind it and basic techniques, as well as get ideas for projects, teaching resources, and optional equipment.
Speaker
avatar for Carissa Kammeyer

Carissa Kammeyer

Library Media Specialist, Grantsburg School District
Carissa Kammeyer has been the Library Media Specialist in rural northwestern Wisconsin for fifteen years. She currently manages four libraries and teaches media literacy at the Grantsburg School District. Carissa holds both a teaching license and a Master’s degree in Library and... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Guava
  Hands-On

1:15pm CDT

Interactive Notebook
Limited Capacity seats available
Google Slides are an excellent and versatile tool. You can use Google Slides as an interactive notebook for your classes. The students can easily create an interactive notebook. They can keep notes, answer questions, insert drawings, pictures and videos. Instead of having a composition notebook for a reading journal, they can have an interactive notebook that will never get lost or damaged. The possibilities using the interactive notebook is endless.
Speaker
SK

Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

1:15pm CDT

A Journey of Building An Elementary Makerspace
Limited Capacity seats available
You might be ready to start a makerspace in your school, but not know where to begin. We will share with you our journey to starting a successful makerspace from scratch. This includes: building a community of learners, makerspace layout, purchasing makerspace items, maintaining a makerspace in the long-term, and integrating maker-education into the curriculum.
Speaker
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Dianne Jones

Library Media Teacher, Kenosha Unified School District #1
I have been teaching at Southport Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin for 3 years. My mission is to incorporate STEAM into the library curriculum in order for the students to become proficient at reading, problem solving, inventing, and working with others so that they become... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Portia
  Informational

1:15pm CDT

Author Access For All
Limited Capacity seats available
How can access to Newbery and Caldecott winning authors be made available to all your students in person and free of charge? It's possible! What do Dav Pilkey, Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin, Gordon Korman, and Katherine Applegate have in common? They have all spoken to Elmbrook students within the past two years through community sponsor Boswell Book Company. Hear how to leverage author visits to inspire reading and writing with your students.
Co-Presenter
avatar for Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson

Chief Strategy Officer, Elmbrook Schools
Chris Thompson is in his 19th year as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Elmbrook Schools. He leads a team of talented staff in the areas of Technology, Library, Student Information, Transportation and Communications. Chris also guides the development of the District’s Strategy... Read More →

Speaker
avatar for Kay Benning

Kay Benning

Director of Library Services, Elmbrook Schools
Kay Benning is Director of Library Services for Elmbrook Schools. She enjoys working with a talented team of students, teachers, and administrators who have a shared passion for using innovative technologies to foster a love of reading, promote literacy, and meet diverse learning... Read More →

Author Access For All WEMTA 2017 pdf
Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Aloeswood
  Informational

1:15pm CDT

Got a grant? Now what? Building Partnerships to improve Access
Limited Capacity seats available


In 2015-2016, Lindbergh LMC received two grants to improve access for elementary students to a makerspace in the Library and/or Reach. The outreach grants were from WEMTA and UW Whitewater. For our makerspace, we received money for makey makeys, green screen equipment, dash and dot, Ipod touches, and Qballs.


In this session, I will discuss building partnerships, changing and creating curriculum, successes, lessons learned, and how partnerships changed when our school implemented 1:1 technology.


My focus will be on the receiving the grants and implementation along with next steps.
Speaker
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Mandy Meloy

Library Media Technology Specialist, Madison Metropolitan School District
Mandy Meloy is a librarian at Lindbergh Elementary School in the Madison Metropolitan School District. She is passionate about helping students experience the joy of reading and books. Additionally, she loves to work with students and help them learn how to advocate for causes important... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Tamarind
  Informational

1:15pm CDT

Why WISElearn? Wisconsin’s One-Stop for Quality, Aligned Digital Content and Access for All
Limited Capacity seats available
What does OER even mean? What makes OER, OER? How can OER impact student learning? Since launching its #GoOpen campaign to encourage states, school districts and educators to create, share and use openly licensed educational resources (OER), the US Department of Education has seen a upper spike in the number of states collaborating and sharing curated open content. What does this mean for Wisconsin students, educators and schools? Equity and access to high quality, standards-aligned digital content is essential to promote student achievement. Participants in this session will dive into Wisconsin's WISELearn Educator Portal, specifically the digital content repository, crowdsourced BY Wisconsin educators FOR Wisconsin educators. Come take a look and learn how to become involved and support educators ready to contribute to a global economy of sharing.
Speaker
avatar for Kaye Henrickson

Kaye Henrickson

Instructional Services Director of Digital Learning, CESA #4
Kaye is an Instructional Director at CESA #4 and WISELearn Innovation Project coordinator for the state of Wisconsin. Kaye is a CoSN Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL), ISTE Certified Educator and Trainer, and staunch advocate of the tremendous potential digital tools... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Marula
  Informational

1:15pm CDT

Wisconsin's Children's Choice Book Award: The Golden Archer Award
Limited Capacity seats available
Are your student's voices being heard? All Wisconsin students in grades K-12 can participate. This state award is given to the winning author in each of the four divisions: primary - students in kindergarten and early grades,
intermediate - students in upper elementary grades, middle/junior high - students in middle school or junior high school, and high school - students in high school. J.K. Rowling and Jeff Kinney are two of the many authors who have won the Golden Archer Award. Cost to participate - FREE!
Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Mangrove
  Informational

1:15pm CDT

Keynote Book Signing by E.M. Kokie
Limited Capacity seats available
Keynote E.M. Kokie Book Signing
Speaker
avatar for E.M. Kokie

E.M. Kokie

E. M. Kokie is the author of Radical (Candlewick Press, 2016), which explores such themes as family, trust, survival, and guns through the eyes of a teen lesbian. Her first novel, Personal Effects (Candlewick Press, 2012), was a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults and Amazing Audiobooks... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Suite E
  Keynote

1:15pm CDT

Trend Spotting for Libraries
Limited Capacity seats available
What consumer, technology, and education trends can librarians tap into to make libraries more "beta" ready? Find out what's "trending" and how to incorporate it into your library program.
Speaker
avatar for Carolyn Foote

Carolyn Foote

District Librarian, Eanes ISD
Carolyn Foote is a technolibrarian, fascinated by the intersection of technology, libraries and student learning. A White House Champion of Change for Connected Learning, she is fascinated by mobile spaces for mobile learners, research, and conversations. She blogs at Not So Distant... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Suite 4
  Spotlight Speaker Session

2:30pm CDT

4th Grade Wisconsin History Resources
Limited Capacity seats available
Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story – What’s new for 2017 and beyond

Join Kurt Griesemer to explore new content, emedia, and activities in the 2nd edition of Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story, the award-winning 4th grade textbook from the Wisconsin Historical Society. Discover new research on the Boaz Mastodon, exciting new content from our nationally recognized maritime archaeology team, and more. Completely rewritten for grade-level appropriateness, the new edition is easier and more accessible than ever, and is now available in digital eBook format as well.
Speaker
avatar for Kurt Griesemer

Kurt Griesemer

Manager of PK12 Education Initiatives, Wisconsin Historical Society
Kurt Griesemer has been involved in education for over 20 years, teaching in public and private schools, creating classroom media for television and the web, and currently as the Coordinator of Primary Education at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Kurt has produced several video... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Portia
  Hands-On

2:30pm CDT

Ebooks vs. Print Books: Tips and Tricks for Promoting Access For All
Limited Capacity seats available
Carpenter shares the “blueprint” he uses in “building” a quality collection from start to finish in an entertaining style. Tips and tricks for selecting, purchasing, processing, and promoting books in multiple schools. The journey begins with addressing when it’s best to purchase print or electronic formats, and access levels within those types. He’ll reveal advantages and disadvantages of vendors. As well as “tools” for showcasing and promoting library collections, and protecting the library collections.

The Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Conference: Access for all is about how librarians serve as the library’s gatekeeper through the learning activities, displays, and promotional materials they create to promote intellectual and physical access. Programs like MakerSpaces (education), Battle of the Books, Golden Archer, etc. will be featured as strategies for increasing access for all while at the same time promoting the library media program
Speaker
avatar for Jeff Carpenter

Jeff Carpenter

School Library Media Specialist, Appleton Area School District
Jeff celebrates 35 years serving the AASD as a library media specialist and is a longtime WEMTA member. He earned a Master’s in Library Science (UW-Madison), and a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education (UW-La Crosse). One of his proudest achievements was receiving the special... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Aralia
  Hands-On

2:30pm CDT

Vel Phillips: Exploring Civil Rights History with Wisconsin Public Television
Limited Capacity seats available
Inspire your students with activities that explore equity and civil rights in the 21st century. Dig into this media collection, including six teacher-created lessons that get students working and thinking like advocates. Learn how students can use their original photos to make connections between their lives and Vel’s extraordinary achievements in fighting for the rights of Wisconsin’s citizens. As a special bonus, meet one of the Milwaukee teachers who helped us write the lessons. Come to this session with your device ready to play!
Co-Presenter
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Speaker
avatar for John Dollar

John Dollar

Wiscosnin Public Television

Tuesday March 21, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Guava
  Hands-On

2:30pm CDT

DANGER Will Robinson - the Kids are Out of Control
Limited Capacity seats available
You can have the best technology, but without the ability to effectively and efficiently control the classroom your best lessons, at the very least, go under-delivered and you fail to reach ALL your students. On average, educators lose 5-9 hours of instructional time a week due to low-level discipline challenges. Over the course of an entire academic school year that can be as much as 324 hours or 46 instructional days! Imagine what you could do with that lost time! In this engaging and powerful session, participants will learn how to increase academic achievement through decreased discipline challenges, gain administrative and parental support, empower all educators, and provide real opportunities to reach all their students. Educators have reported reducing classroom disruptions and discipline by 70% or more using these strategies! Participants will be armed with strategies that WILL change the classroom and campus environment immediately, allowing them to regain control!
Speaker
avatar for Patrick Knaus

Patrick Knaus

National Trainer - Time to Teach!, PDK Educational Consulting
Patrick is a veteran middle school educator and national trainer with experience in a variety of educational environments from urban to rural. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality support to ensure educator success through motivation, inspiration, a dash of humor and a... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Tamarind
  Informational

2:30pm CDT

Genius Hour- What's Your Passion?
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, Shea Belanger and I will be discussing how we implemented a "Genius Hour" in 7th grade communication arts classes during the 1st semester. We will discuss the roles that each of us played and how it aligned to common core standards. It was easier to implement that we originally thought
Co-Presenter
SB

Speaker
LP

Lara Polk

Library Media Specialist/Innovative Learning Specialist, Janesville School District
I am a library media specialist/innovation specialist at Marshall Middle School in Janesville. This is my 20th year in education. For 17 years I was a specific learning disabilities teacher at an elementary school and decided to make the change to something different.

Tuesday March 21, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Marula
  Informational

2:30pm CDT

Transforming Technology Integration with a Student Tech Team
Limited Capacity seats available
Developing a Student Technology Team (STT) within a district is beneficial to all stakeholders. In this session, you will see how our STT framework plays a key role in tech integration. This building level initiative has had district wide impact, and strengthens ties within our community through service projects. Hear firsthand from some of our students how STT has empowered them to become leaders and inspired them to pursue technological fields after high school! They'll also teach you about some of the tech tools they use in classrooms!
Speaker
avatar for Ashley Bingenheimer

Ashley Bingenheimer

Technology Integration Specialist, River Falls School District
Ashley has been a Technology Integration Specialist since 2016. She works with teachers and students in grades K-12 to ensure technology integration in the classroom is meaningful and engaging. Prior to working in Ed Tech, Ashley was an upper elementary teacher and an Elementary Math... Read More →

Tuesday March 21, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Mangrove
  Informational
 
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