WEMTA20: Full Schedule

Sunday March 22 - Tuesday March 24 Kalahari Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, WI
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11:15am CDT

Developing the Essential Communications Structure and Plan for a Successful Technology Launch

Creating a set of processes and standards to keep stakeholders, families, and employees informed in an efficient manner is a complex task. This session will focus on what k-12 districts have created within the for launching new products, and will share their developed template at this session. At this session, the following process areas will be discussed and templates shared for local development: 1) Introduction 2) Background - Why did we find communication so important? Obstacles & Lessons Learned. 3) The template - What's in it & why? 4) How to use it - the matrix and the role 5) Practice within groups. 6) Questions & responses 7) Survey Link

Speakers

Heather List

Project Director, CESA 12; WISEdash Local

Heather List is an experienced project manager working with school districts across Wisconsin with WISEdash Local. She has worked with several government agencies through strategic planning, data analysis, and training. At WISEdash Local, she works directly with school districts to... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 11:15am - 12:45pm CDT
Wisteria

Workshop

Audience Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Growth Mindset, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

11:15am CDT

Instructional and Technology Coach Meets the Future Ready Coach

Instructional Coaches, Technology Integrators, Library and Media Specialists, and other educational leaders play a vital role in their schools and districts. They are the agents of change. In this session, we will discuss how to become a Future Ready Coach. How to create innovative, learner-driven experiences that meet teachers where they are and support them through their personal learning Future Ready pathway (engaging curriculum, a community of collaboration, data reflection, curriculum, and use of space and time). Participants will explore the Future Ready components and will walk away with Personalized Learning Templates to use in their districts. Learning Target: Participants will explore the Future Ready components and will walk away with Personalized Learning Templates to use in their districts

Speakers

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 →

Chad Kliefoth

Digital Learning Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Chad Kliefoth is an innovative educator who has worked to empower students and teachers to enhance the learning experiences in the classroom through the incorporation of technology. He has spent 7 years in the business education classroom (locally and internationally) working with... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 11:15am - 12:45pm CDT
Mangrove

Workshop

Audience Administrators, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Connection/Collaboration, Personalized Learning

11:15am CDT

Usage Rights, Creative Commons, UDL, and OER-Oh My! What Does it Mean for Library Media Specialists?

As more and more attention is turned to UDL and personalizing learning material as for students, what role can library media specialists play? What resources exist for educators to enhance not only the ACCESS to their instructional materials but also improve the ACCESSIBILITY in those resources? This workshop will focus on the basics of UDL and why it matters, accessibility toolkits for educators, and usage rights of OER that empower educators to ensure quality and relevance of their instructional materials and practices. This session will cover many tools and practices. This workshop is meant to be hands-on. Participants should bring (or have access to) instructional materials that can be revised, repurposed, and remixed to meet the needs of all learners. Participants will walk away with instructional materials to implement immediately.

Speakers

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 22, 2020 11:15am - 12:45pm CDT
Tamboti

Workshop

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Learning Standards, Personalized Learning

11:30am CDT

Author Panel - Picturebooks

Kiley Ogodogu will moderate a panel with authors Lisa Gammon Olson, Michelle Schaub and Bob Allen.

Sunday March 22, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Aloeswood

Session

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, ESL Staff
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Literacy

11:30am CDT

Leading for Long-Term Literacy Program Success

Leading for literacy learning is among the most important jobs an administrator or curriculum coach has. In this session, you'll learn how one rural Wisconsin school consistently scores at the top of the state's report card without buying expensive programs or issuing mandates to teachers. At the heart of the success is a focus on helping students learn to (and love to) read, helping teachers use data as a tool for good, and welcoming the community into the literacy lives of children. You will walk away from this session motivated to make small tweaks to your school's literacy program that can have powerful effects. Join elementary school principal and former school literacy specialist and librarian, Rita Platt, to build collaborative literacy programs that help all of our students thrive in a culture of literacy.

Speakers

Rita Platt

Principal, St. Croix Falls SD

Rita Platt, a self-described "edu-dork" is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. Her experience includes teaching learners of all levels from kindergarten to graduate student. She currently is a principal in the St. Croix Falls School District in Wisconsin, teaches graduate courses... Read More →

Leading For Long Term Literacy Success pdf

Sunday March 22, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Marula

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Growth Mindset, Literacy

11:30am CDT

Productivity on iPad

Discover how productive you can be with iPadOS. We will look at new and existing tools built into iPadOS like document scanning, split screen, reader view, and accessibility tools. We will also look at how new iPadOS features like Safari Desktop Browsing can enhance the Google Docs experience on iPad.

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Sunday March 22, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Aralia

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, High school, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

11:30am CDT

The Chrome Place

Have you ever wanted to make your time on Google Chrome more productive? Welcome to "The Chrome Place" and everything Chrome is awesome! During your time in "The Chrome Place" you will learn about some quick tips/tricks/ideas to make your browser time productive and enjoyable. Topics covered will be bookmarking tips, tab tricks, extensions to try, google drive ideas, and links to some nifty websites.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday March 22, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Guava

Session, Hands-On

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Online Tools

12:30pm CDT

TeachingBooks.net Book Sale

Come purchase a variety of books to add your library, classroom, or home collection! We have some great deals for you! $5 per hardcover; $2 per paperback - cash, check or credit card.

Sunday March 22, 2020 12:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Suite 4 & 5

Event

12:45pm CDT

Reactive, Proactive, Interactive: Which leader do you want to be?

Leadership is not about the name plate on the door, we all are leaders as we journey through our work day. Many times we do not consider ourselves a leader because we do not have the title or position. In today's education realm, we all need to be leaders everyday. In this session, we will discover ways to manage up to our supervisors, students and vendors. Jane will be sharing experiences, and asking attendees to give a situation that was a great way to show leadership as well as a situation we feel was a failure. How we prepare, react and interact will be the tools attendees will take with them as they navigate the school year and the ever changing media center.

Speakers

Jane Wray

Purchasing Administrator, CESA Purchasing

Jane is in her 3rd year as Administrator for CESA Purchasing. Jane brings the experience of being a operations and purchasing executive in the private sector. She chose to leave Corporate America and spend the last leg of her career helping schools and non-profits level the playing... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Tamarind

Exhibits, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, High school, Higher education, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Connection/Collaboration, Growth Mindset

12:45pm CDT

Author Panel - Middle Grade & Young Adult Books

Kiley Ogodogu will moderate a panel with Bev Davis, Stephanie Golightly Lowden, Lora L. Hyler, Jo Ann Carr and Emily Anderson.

Sunday March 22, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Aloeswood

Session

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, ESL Staff
Grade Level Middle school, Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Literacy

12:45pm CDT

Educational Scavenger hunts! Amazing Race or Mission Impossible --Creating Activity Learning

Unlock the full potential of Google Forms for education. You may know Forms as a tool to collect information via surveys, but it can be used in a multitude of other ways. Let’s explore its functions as a formative assessment tool and as a way to bring your content alive. We will examine ways to use Forms to create interactive activities that utilize the unique functions of Google Forms. We will look at creating Choose Your Own Adventure style activities and Amazing Race interactive lessons. This session will provide you instruction on the potential of Forms and inspiration to create your own.

Speakers

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Ben Brazeau is the Instructional Technology Coordinator in Shawano, Wisconsin and adjunct professor at UWGB. He has infused technology to create engaging lessons for students in his own classroom and now supports teachers to integrate technology with their students. Ben is a huge... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Guava

Session, Hands-On

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Engagement, Online Tools

12:45pm CDT

ISTE Educator Certification- Why, What, and How for WI

The purpose of this session is to steep educators in the Educator ISTE Standards and to share the process of the ISTE Certification. Participants will collaboratively make connections to the ISTE Student Standards as well, which are the foundation of the WI ITL Standards. We will exam the connections to the Future Ready Librarian framework and how the certification process can enhance and support your work.

Speakers

Beth Clarke

Director of Digital Leadership and Learning, CESA 2

Beth is an innovative educator who is an advocate to ignite the learning experience. Her passion lies in learner-centered pedagogy while partnering with educators to leverage digital tools and resources. Currently, Beth’s role is the Senior Director of the Digital Leadership and... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Wisteria

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Learning Standards

12:45pm CDT

Readers Can Create: Sharing Books Through Creative Use of iPad

How can technology help foster a “book buzz” in your classroom? With free apps such as GarageBand, Keynote, and Clips, students can use iPads or iPhones in a creative and authentic way to share the books they love most. Come learn how to empower your students with creative tools and techniques and ignite the love of books. You’ll leave with resources and inspiration to support greater creativity and community in your classroom or library.

Speakers

Jeanne Halderson

Seventh Grade Teacher, Longfellow Middle School

Jeanne Halderson is a seventh grade teacher at Longfellow Middle School in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a 1:1 iPad school. She teaches ELA and social studies and strives to create an active learning atmosphere using proven literacy strategies, personalized learning, and an authentic and... Read More →

Carolyn Skibba

Since 1999, Carolyn Skibba has served as the technology specialist at Burley School, a public elementary school in Chicago's Lakeview community. She facilitates the school’s 1:1 iPad program, teaches and co-teaches, leads professional development, and continuously develops integration... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Aralia

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Literacy, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

12:45pm CDT

What's Love Got to Do With It? Trauma Informed Teaching Strategies That Work

If you are currently working in a school setting, chances are that you have seen an uptick in the number of children with intense emotional and behavioral needs. You have also, likely heard the term trauma-informed teaching. Educators are clamoring for solutions including tools and strategies to help students who are affected by traumatic experiences big and small. The bottom line is that until we meet a student’s emotional needs, s/he cannot learn. In this session, we will explore the whats, whys, and hows of trauma-informed teaching. Participants will learn about ACES (adverse childhood experiences) and assets to develop a lens for seeing and meeting student-needs. Specific and simple strategies will be shared. Participants will leave this session with ideas that can be immediately implemented in their schools to help students in the throes of a “meltdown” and to reduce the likelihood of future meltdowns, by building students’ toolboxes for self-regulating their emotions.

Speakers

Rita Platt

Principal, St. Croix Falls SD

What’s Love Got to Do With It (1) pdf

Sunday March 22, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Marula

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Culturally Responsive Instruction, Engagement

1:00pm CDT

Author Fair & Snack Break

Come enjoy some delicious snacks and browse the Author Fair which will have authors selling and signing their books. Authors also enjoy discussing school visits!

Sunday March 22, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Suite 4 & 5

Event

1:45pm CDT

Dr. Kristen Mattson Book Signing & Giveaway, Sponsored by Follett School Solutions

Follett School Solutions will be giving away 50 copies of Dr. Kristen Mattson's Book "Digital Citizenship in Action"

Sunday March 22, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Suite 4 & 5

Event

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators, Technology Directors
Grade Level Middle school, Elementary, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Literacy, Digital Citizenship

2:45pm CDT

How you go from Vendor /Purchaser to Partnerships

In this session, we will explore the value of having Partnerships instead of 'just a vendor'. Being responsible to stretch a budget is a daunting task. Often times we do not have the time to source another vendor, let alone build a partnership. We will talk about how to recognize a partner, 8 simple steps to harbor a partnership and how to gracefully fire a vendor. The last piece of the session, we will take the time to share information about what makes a great partner. Purchasing is no longer a business office responsibility.

Speakers

Jane Wray

Purchasing Administrator, CESA Purchasing

Sunday March 22, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Tamarind

Exhibits, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, High school, Higher education, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development

2:45pm CDT

Bring Augmented Reality to Your Classroom with iPad

Firsthand experience is one of the most powerful ways to learn. With augmented reality, students can experience just about anything they can imagine. Join us to explore augmented reality apps on iPad that help students connect their learning to the world in new ways.

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Sunday March 22, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Aralia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, High school, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

2:45pm CDT

Crayons, Chords, and Coding - 3 C's of Learning Fun

This session will share ideas on how to bring color, coding, and music together in your library/makerspace/classroom. Ideas will be shared using devices/applications such as ozobots, scratch, specdrums, & quivervision.

Speakers

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District

Sunday March 22, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Aloeswood

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coding, Makerspace

2:45pm CDT

Creative Writing have you met Google Slides?

Bring student writing to life with Google Slides. You may know Google Slides as a presentation tool, but it can be an amazing writing and creation tool. Explore the potential of Google Slides to unlock student creativity. Participants will learn how to create their own picture book that includes dynamic images, animation, and so much more. You will have the choice of creating a simple picture book, or a choose your own adventure story. Come with ideas for your story and we will make your story come to life.

Speakers

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Sunday March 22, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Guava

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Engagement, Personalized Learning

2:45pm CDT

Global Literacy at Your Library

As part of a Global Literature grant, our district worked across grade levels to build the global literacy of students. We wanted all of our students to be exposed to a global perspective in our library media centers. Our district has 15% Somali population with many students that have come to school from refugee camps in Africa. We have students that speak English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic and Swahili. We included our community and the public library in our projects. In this session I will be sharing our school projects, title lists, global literature resources and books to browse that offer a global perspective.

Speakers

Donnette Mickelson

District Media Specialist, Barron Area School District

Bachelor's degree from UW- Stout in business management and teaching degree from UW-Eau Claire and master's degree from UW-Eau Claire in library science. I have been working in library media for almost 20 years after beginning my career in the middle school classroom. I have worked... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Tamboti

Session, Informational

Audience Librarians - School, Librarians - Public
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Culturally Responsive Instruction

2:45pm CDT

Show Me the Money! Grants, Money Trees and Pots o' Gold

This session will include a discussion of resources for extra funding & materials for school libraries. This will include lists, links, samples, anecdotal tales, tips and tricks. Some sources, like grants from the state, Donors Choose or PTO may be obvious, but some of the nuances on how to maximize these funds may not be. We will also review some other sources of funding as well which are not necessarily conventional. The presenter has successfully gotten multiple tablets, books, robots, a 3D printer, programming money, shelving, supplies and more through grants and innovative funding solutions. The bottom line is that people, overall, want to support our school libraries. This session explores ways to harness this goodwill in ways to benefit our students and schools. People who are interested in becoming aware of additional resources, digging deeper into familiar ones, or are new to grants and funding beyond CSF and the school budget are the target audience.

Speakers

Janel Bedor Griffiths

Library Media Specialist, Appleton Area School District

Janel Bedor Griffiths has been a librarian for 20 years or so. She barely knows left from right and often doesn't know what's up or what's down. She does love the library, her granddaughter Raeni and most cats. She does NOT like socks or the smell of ketchup and has never read Harry... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Mangrove

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Advocacy, Connection/Collaboration, Library Management

2:45pm CDT

The Future Belongs to the Connected

As a state agency, the Wisconsin Department of Instruction’s goal is to ensure every child graduates ready for further education and the workplace. Yet national statistics tell us that as 17% to 20% of Wisconsin students do not have Internet services at home. This session will explore some strategies and free tool kits districts can employ to identify and assist the over 140,000 Wisconsin students that quietly struggle with the digital divide. Solving this problem for our state will take many hands, come join in and see what you can do.

Speakers

Ed Snow

Assistant Director for the Instructional Technology Services team, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Ed Snow is a passionate “people first” edtech leader with over 20 years of K-12 edtech experience. He’s currently serving the Wisconsin Department of Instruction as the assistant director of the Instructional Technology Services team. Prior to working for the state of Wisconsin... Read More →

Annette Smith

Director of Instructional Technology Services, WI Department of Public Instruction

Dr. Annette Smith, past president of WEMTA, has worked as a teacher, media specialist, district technology director, professor, Director of Technology at TeachingBooks.net, and most recently as Director of Instructional Technical Services at DPI. She is a proud alumni of the University... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Wisteria

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Online Tools, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

2:45pm CDT

Trash-N-Treasure: Note-Taking Strategies for Early Elementary

Our elementary students can learn skills of skimming, close reading, and note-taking. The Trash-N-Treasure method helps us blend all of these skills with questioning strategies. This strategy is especially useful for note-taking from online sources. This method is the result of a collaboration between a Library Media Specialist and a classroom teacher.

Sunday March 22, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Marula

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Literacy

4:00pm CDT

Discover the NEW TeachingBooks!

All the same great resources! A new look! Explore videos filmed in authors’ studios, lessons, book trailers, and vocabulary lists. Discover resources that will expand the experience readers have with books. Deepen connections to books while discovering online materials to engage readers, support families, and empower colleagues. TeachingBooks, provided through Badgerlink, offers connections to books with this vetted collection of resources so that all Wisconsin students have equitable access

Exhibitors

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 →

Sunday March 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Tamarind

Exhibits, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Library Paraprofessionals
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Engagement, Literacy

4:00pm CDT

Connecting Beyond the Classroom

The La Crosse community is fortunate to have school district, public, and academic librarians as well as community members and organizations working together to enrich the experiences of district students, staff members, and professional colleagues. Participants will learn how the school district librarians and others have developed these collaborative partnerships and how these partnerships are enriching students’ lives. Community connections include collaborating with the public library for our elementary students to visit the public library and for author visits, receiving grants from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation for author visits, and working together with public and academic librarians to offer an annual professional conference that speaks to the universal truths of librarianship. Ask questions and get ideas for your own community connections!

Speakers

Teri Holford

Assistant Professor, UW-LaCrosse

Kristi Moulton

Librarian, Logan High School

Librarian at Logan High School in La Crosse, WI. Professional interests include reading engagement, building a diverse and engaging library collection, & information and media literacy. I love reading, travel, listening to podcasts, & music and theater, and meeting authors.

David Stoeffler

Executive Director, LaCrosse Public Education Foundation

Carrie Wuensch-Harden

Library and HPL Teacher, School District of La Crosse

While working at Walt Disney World in Florida I decided to continue my education, and in August 2003 earned my Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. After completing my degree, I joined the staff at the Lake Wales Public Library as... Read More →

Cindy Halter

Library Media Specialist, School District of La Crosse - Central High School

Cindy is a librarian at La Crosse Central High School. She has been an elementary librarian and has taught science at the middle level. She enjoys connecting with other librarians, whether in the school libraries, public libraries or academic libraries. Her favorite part of her job... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Mangrove

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Advocacy, Connection/Collaboration, Community Outreach

4:00pm CDT

Libraries and Technology Update from the DLT Team

Join us for a quick overview of several projects and tools that support the work you are doing in your schools. This will include an introduction to the Broadband Strategy, Future Ready Librarians, Student Data Privacy Consortium, Cyber Security resources and more.

Speakers

Monica Treptow

School Library Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Monica Treptow started work as the School Library Media Education Consultant at the DPI in July of 2017. Monica's prior experience includes twelve years as a K-12 library media specialist and district leader. These positions included roles in leading development of information and... Read More →

Ed Snow

Assistant Director for the Instructional Technology Services team, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Annette Smith

Director of Instructional Technology Services, WI Department of Public Instruction

Sunday March 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Wisteria

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Engagement, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

4:00pm CDT

Libraries with Pizzazz-Maker and Literacy Days in the Elementary Library

Come learn about some awesome ideas and programs to build a love of reading, making, and community in your library! Two elementary school library media teachers will share their makerspace and thematic reading days. They will share organizational, promotional, and communication ideas to make your library rock! Be ready to get pumped up about promoting your library and the love of learning. Try out some of the stations and go away with ideas on how to implement your take on these ideas in your library.

Speakers

Deidre Olson

Library Media Teacher, Mary D. Bradford High School

Hello, I'm Deidre Olson the elementary library media specialist at Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. I have been a library media specialist for 22 years for Kenosha Unified School District. I have been in an elementary library setting for 21 years and this is my... Read More →

Denise Nalker

Sunday March 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Tamboti

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Literacy, Makerspace

4:00pm CDT

Rock Your Read Aloud!

I think many of you will agree that reading aloud to students is one of the best parts of working in a school! We have the privilege and responsibility to engage, excite, and inspire children in a short amount of time. This session will cover tips and tricks to help you take advantage of every word on the page. You will come away with a list of go-to read alouds as well as a presentation you can share with parents and caregivers in your community. Are you ready to Rock Your Read Aloud?! *Note - this is a repeat session from last year's conference.

Speakers

Jamie Jestadt

Library Media Specialist, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools

Hi there! I'm Jamie Jestadt from Wisconsin Rapids. This is my 8th year as Library Media Specialist for the nine elementary schools in our district. I have over 2,500 amazing students who teach me something new every day. I love everything about the library and am so excited to be... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marula

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Literacy

4:00pm CDT

Strengthening Literacy with iPad

Discover new ways to enhance students’ literacy skills with the power of iPad. Explore the built-in features on iPad and a variety of education apps that can build reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Experience creativity apps that help students increase fluency and demonstrate their knowledge in creative and personal ways.

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Sunday March 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Aralia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Literacy, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

4:00pm CDT

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Educators have dozens of tasks every single day that consume time and energy that could be devoted to our students. This session focuses on tips and tricks to help educators work smarter, not harder and ultimately become more productive and free up valuable time to support student learning. When some of the simple tasks in our busy professional lives can be simplified, our students benefit. Many of the tips and tricks that are shared will also be beneficial for students who have access to the G Suite for Education.

Speakers

Chris Vipond

Technology Literacy Coach, Libertyville School District

Chris Vipond is a Technology Literacy Coach in the northern suburbs of Chicago. He serves the students and teachers with a focus on integrating meaningful technology into daily instruction. With a focus on engagement, creativity, and student centered instruction Chris strives to meet... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Guava

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Online Tools

4:00pm CDT

Information Literacy in the Age of Fake News

In this session, you will hear why it's time to retire the term "fake news" in favor of a more comprehensive information literacy discussion. Participants will walk away with new skills to help them taxonomize misinformation, apply digital verification skills to information challenges, and support adults and students in their libraries with news literacy that goes beyond "fake or real."

Speakers

Dr. Kristen Mattson

Library Media Specialist, Indian Prairie School District 204

Dr. Kristen Mattson is a high school library media specialist and former English teacher with a passion for digital citizenship, media and information literacy education. When she is not supporting the staff and students at her school, Kristen works as an adjunct professor in the... Read More →

Sunday March 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Aloeswood

Spotlight, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Digital Citizenship, Literacy

7:00am CDT

First-Timer Breakfast

We are hosting a First-Time Attendee Breakfast in Ballroom D on Monday. Grab your food from the Banquet Hall and then the presentation will start at 7:35. We'll share some tips and tricks for attending the conference and give you details about how you can win a great prize! This opportunity is ONLY open for first time attendees, so don't miss out! It will be a ton of fun!

Monday March 23, 2020 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Suite D

Event

7:00am CDT

Monday Breakfast: Battle of the Books and Golden Archer Presentations

Come enjoy a continental breakfast buffet and fuel up for the day! On the buffet you will find fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, muffins, yogurt, as well as juice, coffee and a selection of teas. At 7:30am Battle of the Books and Golden Archer will make announcements about winning teams/books.

Monday March 23, 2020 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Banquet Hall (A-C, F-H)

Event

7:30am CDT

TeachingBooks.net Book Sale

Come purchase a variety of books to add your library, classroom, or home collection! We have some great deals for you! $5 per hardcover; $2 per paperback - cash, check or credit card

Monday March 23, 2020 7:30am - 5:00pm CDT
Registration Booth 2

Event

8:15am CDT

DIY Marketing for WSDLC Collections: A Hands-On Session

You’ve joined the Wisconsin Schools Digital Library Consortium and have access to thousands of audio and ebook titles. Now, how do you get students, staff and parents on board to use the collections? Join WiLS and OverDrive for a hands-on WSDLC marketing session. We will review marketing materials available and customizable from OverDrive and help you put together a process for your marketing plan you can take back to your district and implement.

Exhibitors

Connie Bowman

Account Executive, OverDrive

Connie Bowman is an Account Executive for OverDrive, collaborating with schools across the US. Her education career spans over two decades of helping schools maximize their use of technology and continuing to be future-ready. Let us show you how to successfully develop a digital ecosystem... Read More →

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 →

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Aloeswood

Exhibits, Hands-On

Audience Librarians - School
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Engagement

8:15am CDT

Increase circulation with up to date metadata with BestMARC

BestMARC, our award winning software, is an online MARC management system that makes processing and maintaining MARC records fast, east and convenient. We will walk through the process of setting up batch edits and workflows as well as a quick edit option to help to add Genres.

Exhibitors

Cindy Beerkircher

Mitinet Library Services

Visit our virtual booth here!CSLA Conference - Mitinet Library ServicesWelcome to the CSLA Conference–our team is thrilled to be here and share our MARC expertise with you!For more than 30 years, Mitinet Library Services has been an innovator in the field of MARC data management. Working with libraries across the United States and around the world... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Tamboti

Exhibits, Hands-On

Audience Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, High school, Higher education, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Library Management, Online Tools

8:15am CDT

10 Easy Tips to Increase your Students’ Love of Reading

This session will focus on how to increase students love of reading. In this day and age, where students are increasingly spending time in front of screens, it is essential that as educators and librarians we find a way to make reading fun and relevant. During my session time, I will discuss ten steps I have taken to try and increase students’ love of reading in my school. These steps range from the basics of how to talk to classroom teachers and parents about their child’s book choices, to how to arrange your library space to maximize student checkout. Also being covered are how to get the most out of reader’s advisory talks, how to get students to talk about books and even whole school reading programs such as One Book One School.

Speakers

Keri Johnson

K-5 Learning Center Director, Copeland Manor

My road to the library began in a classroom in 2000. I taught fourth grade for thirteen years before I made the transition to the library. This is my seventh year in that position. I earned my bachelors degree in human development and family studies from the University of Illinois... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Mangrove

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Library Management, Literacy

8:15am CDT

Digital Learning Updates to Support Your District Initiatives

Come to this interactive audience session to find out the instructional digital learning,equity innovation, student digital safety, emerging technology topics, online learning, and resource updates connected to the Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan, based on elements of Future Ready programming. Collaborative leadership teams are encouraged to attend to connect to your district vision for the future ready student.

Speakers

Chad Kliefoth

Digital Learning Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Wisteria

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Digital Citizenship, Learning Standards

8:15am CDT

Everyone Can Create - Ignite Creativity with iPad

Join us to learn about Everyone Can Create, a program from Apple designed to help unleash the creative potential in every student through photography, video, music, and drawing with iPad. In this session, you’ll get hands-on with some of the music and drawing lessons.

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Aralia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Librarians - School, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads), Engagement, Makerspace

8:15am CDT

Everything is Awesome! Let’s go learn with LEGO

It’s time to go where no brick has gone before….school. Everyone uses LEGOs in their classroom for free choice but how can you use them to enhance student learning? We will share examples of using LEGOs in the classroom for enrichment in addition to presenting a LEGO Playground. The playground will include creating stories with LEGOs, and LEGO STEM projects. From Bricksburg to your classroom, let’s go learn with LEGO. Participants will experience a variety of activities to enrich their classrooms with LEGOS. Participants will work either individually or in groups to create and plan for using LEGOS with their students. Participants will engage in play with LEGOS.

Speakers

Carrie Wuensch-Harden

Library and HPL Teacher, School District of La Crosse

Amanda Pfiffner

PreK-5 Library & HPL Teacher, Hintgen Elementary

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Suite E

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Makerspace

8:15am CDT

Let Google Do It

As an educator, you have enough to do in a day to be wasting time doing things that a computer could do for you. In this session you will learn how to put Google to work for you, in your classroom. This session will highlight features in Google Classroom and Google Forms as effective tools to do everything from grading to discussion boards. Google Classroom can be used by students to create and publish authentic artifacts that demonstrate understanding of classroom content and learning goals and provide entry points for all learners. Participants will walk away with hands-on experiences, sample lessons and resources, and practical classroom applications such as bell ringer activities to self grading quizzes.

Speakers

Corey Foght

IT Director, Montello School District

Corey Foght is a K - 12th grade computer science/digital citizenship teacher for the Montello School District. She has her Bachelor of Science in Technology along with her masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Digital Teaching and Digital Learning. Corey has a passion... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Guava

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Online Tools, Personalized Learning

8:15am CDT

STEM Tools for Littles

Come join us for a participant playground! We will be featuring 7 learning tools for Early Childhood-1st Grade students. Walk away with ready to teach lesson plans. Get some hands on time and explore these high engagement tools for your youngest learners. Tools featured will include: Code-a-Pillar, Robot Turtles, Dash Robot with Puzzlets, Botley the Coding Robot, Osmo Genius Kit, Beebots, and Code Hopper. Join us to learn how these tools can be used in your classroom or library today!

Speakers

Amanda Albrecht

Technology Coach, Neenah Joint School District

Amanda and Tera have over 30 years of combined teaching experience with PreK-5th grade students both as classroom teachers and as specialists. Both work in multiple elementary schools helping teachers and students to integrate technology into their daily practice and curriculum.

Tera Preder

Library Media Specialist

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Tamarind

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coding, Engagement, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

8:15am CDT

Three Paradigm-Shifting Ideas To Kickstart Your School's Digital Wellness Culture

Schools are struggling with students using phones during class to check social media, play games, text, and watch videos. Many schools feel their only recourse is to ban phones. Mr. Mercier argues that phone bans will be optimally effective if they are part of a larger initiative to create a school digital wellness culture. In this session he presents 3 new, breakthrough ideas that can help schools boldly launch a new digital wellness school culture. These ideas are very practical, yet at the same time they will have a powerful, symbolic psychological impact, signaling a major change in the school's priorities. Mr. Mercier will explain each idea in detail, provide implementation suggestions, and explain the deep psychological power of each to truly usher in a new spirit of healthy technology use --- a new digital wellness culture.

Speakers

Michael Mercier

President, Screen Education

Michael Mercier is President of Screen Education, which provides research and training on the impact of information technology on human wellness. He has conducted 25 research studies with teens, college students, teachers, summer campers, parents, Millennials, and employees. His research... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Portia

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Digital Citizenship, Engagement, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

8:15am CDT

Picture This: Using Images to Engage Tweens and Teens in Digital Citizenship Conversations

Digital citizenship lessons are much more powerful when students have the opportunity to think, reflect, and share their own experiences. This hands-on session will put you in the learner's chair - engaging with a variety of activities that use images as a launch.

Speakers

Dr. Kristen Mattson

Library Media Specialist, Indian Prairie School District 204

Monday March 23, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Suite 5

Spotlight, Hands-On

Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Digital Citizenship

9:30am CDT

Keynote: Kristin Ziemke "Read the World - The Evolution of Learning in a Digital Age"

With the influx of mobile devices, multimedia websites, e-books, interactive graphics, and social media, there's no question that literacy is changing. But are we adjusting our pedagogy to adopt and adapt literacy instruction to meet the needs of today’s learner? In this new learning landscape, we rethink what it means to “read” and craft lessons that explicitly teach students to analyze a photo, closely read a video clip and read the world. We’ll investigate new entry points for all learners and share ideas for empowering students to author their own messages as content creators in this participatory digital culture.

Speakers

Kristin Ziemke

Learning Innovation Specialist, Big Shoulders Fund

Kristin Ziemke is an urban school educator and the author of Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom. Recognized as an international expert in literacy, inquiry and technology, Kristin works with schools around the world to develop learning experiences that are... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Banquet Hall (A-C, F-H)

Event

10:30am CDT

Book Signing: Kristin Ziemke

Kristin Ziemke will be signing her new book (pre-ordered via conference registration). Come and find her at the WEMTA table near the entrance across from Registration.

Speakers

Kristin Ziemke

Learning Innovation Specialist, Big Shoulders Fund

Monday March 23, 2020 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Expo Hall

Event

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Higher education, High school, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner

10:30am CDT

Expo Hall Grand Opening

Meet our wonderful exhibitors! Learn about new products and talk to current and prospective vendors.

Monday March 23, 2020 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Exhibits, Expo Hall

11:00am CDT

Boxed Lunches available in Expo Hall

Bring your lunch ticket for either Roast Beef, Turkey or a Veggie sandwich boxed lunch. Feel free to eat in the Expo Hall, Suites 4 & 5 or the Banquet Hall

Monday March 23, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Suite 4 & 5

Event

12:00pm CDT

GameStormEDU: Strategies to Help Students and Educators Design their own EduGames!

Gaming is in the midst of a cultural renaissance - whether it is esports, board games, or even game-based learning! What has not always been accessible to educators is a design process to design gameful learning experiences in the classroom, or the tools to help students design their own games. Enter GameStormEDU, a process focused on helping anyone design an educational game using physical and digital strategies! In this session, we will explore the six steps to designing games, brainstorm ideas to implement in your classroom or role, and help you walk out of the room with a prototype to begin refining for use with your students/staff immediately!

Speakers

Jon Spike

Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services, UW-Whitewater

Monday March 23, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Suite D

Spotlight

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Instructional Coaches, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Makerspace, Online Tools

12:00pm CDT

Working Hard, Working Happy: Cultivating a Climate of Effort and Joy

When educators help students to work hard and be happy in school, effort and joy have a synergistic effect and academic growth soars. In this session, participants will explore the research on motivation and engage in hearts-on, minds-on learning designed to help them use collaboration, differentiation, and community engagement strategies to build growth-mindset in students such that each is empowered to work hard, take risks, and produce quality work they are proud of. Specific topics include classroom management for student voice and choice, student ownership of learning through goal-setting, motivating students to do high quality work, and simple strategies for differentiated instruction and community engagement. Participants will leave the session motivated with a written plan to build classrooms where effort and joy thrive. Additionally, all participants will have the opportunity to engage in follow-up coaching conversations with the presenter, free of charge.

Speakers

Rita Platt

Principal, St. Croix Falls SD

Monday March 23, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Tamarind

Workshop

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Engagement, Growth Mindset

12:15pm CDT

Interactive Spaces Using TeachingBooks Resources

Link text and technology. Discover ways to use resources when actively previewing titles and engaging readers. Explore digital resources that engage readers, reveal the author’s purpose, build background knowledge and support comprehension. TeachingBooks, provided through Badgerlink, offers connections to books with this vetted collection of resources so that all Wisconsin students have equitable access.

Exhibitors

Mary Ellen Graf

Implementation and Training Specialist, TeachingBooks

Monday March 23, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Tamboti

Exhibits, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Literacy, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

12:15pm CDT

Classroom and School Libraries in Secondary Schools: Collaboration Instead of Competition

Reading specialists, instructional coaches, classroom teachers, and library media specialists all have the same goal: to help students build a love of reading. Why is it, then, that it seems like we are competing? Come learn how one school librarian worked with administration, staff, and students to build classroom libraries, and, in turn, the schoolwide reading culture. Leave with strategies and resources to bring back to your school.

Speakers

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 23, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Mangrove

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Middle school, High school
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Literacy

12:15pm CDT

Don’t Just Keep Your Head Above Water...Win the Race!

Are you the only library media specialist in multiple buildings? Are you new to the library or feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to streamline your responsibilities? In this session, I will discuss how I’m surviving and thriving in 7 different elementary schools and making the most of it. I will share lesson ideas, schedules, and shortcuts I’ve learned along the way. Bring your questions and ideas as our best resources are each other! Swimmers take your mark...GO!

Speakers

Jamie Jestadt

Library Media Specialist, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools

Monday March 23, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Suite E

Session, Informational

Audience Librarians - School
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Advocacy, Library Management

12:15pm CDT

How A Digital Detox Benefits Young People

A digital detox is a period of consecutive days with little-to-no access to digital devices, apps, or content. The more than 7 research studies Mr. Mercier has conducted with teens and college students experiencing a digital detox indicate the benefits of a digital detox are enormous. In some cases a digital detox can be transformational, resulting in people making permanent changes to their digital consumption habits. In this session Mr. Mercier provides an overview of his research on digital detoxes, identifies the stages of a digital detox, explains the process of taking a digital detox, explain how to plan a digital detox for optimal benefit, describes the healing benefits of a digital detox, and suggest ways schools can provide students with access to digital detox experiences.

Speakers

Michael Mercier

President, Screen Education

Monday March 23, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Portia

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Digital Citizenship, Engagement, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

12:15pm CDT

Make all School Forms Paperless with Google

When was the last time you saw the top of your desk? You know, when it wasn't covered in papers? Hand constantly cramping from signing bus and budget requests? Well find out how to easily automate and make all of your school forms paperless using Google Forms and one simple tool. Participants should be comfortable with creating a Google Form and have a Google G Suite for Education account.

Speakers

Tyler Breitbarth

Technology Specialist, Eureka CUSD 140

Mr. Tyler Breitbarth holds his Master's Degree in Education Technology. He a Licensed Education Technology Specialist through the Illinois State Board of Education, a Google Certified Educator, and Professional Development Workshop Presenter. With over 10 years in education and a... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Guava

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Connection/Collaboration, Online Tools

12:15pm CDT

Strengthening Literacy with iPad

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Monday March 23, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Aralia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Librarians - Public, ESL Staff
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Literacy, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

12:15pm CDT

Wisconsin Google for Education Update

What is new in the world of Google and how can it be leveraged to enhance the student learning experience? DPI will facilitate a conversation with Google to better understand new Google tools and how they support the Wisconsin standards of Information and Technology Literacy (ITL). Specific focus will be given to alignment of Google's Applied Digital Skills and the ITL standards, vetting appropriate and safe apps with the Chrome hub, plagiarism tool, and interactively exploring digital citizenship with Be Internet Awesome. Come hear from our WI Google team as they support the needs of schools today with solutions, innovations, and opportunities.

Speakers

Chad Kliefoth

Digital Learning Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Mike Patterson

Monday March 23, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Wisteria

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Growth Mindset, Online Tools

1:15pm CDT

Visit Expo Hall

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Exhibits, Expo Hall

1:15pm CDT

Accessing BadgerLink At School and Beyond

BadgerLink is Wisconsin’s online library which provides access to licensed content such as magazines, newspapers, scholarly articles, videos, and images. BadgerLink is licensed for all Wisconsin residents, so your students can use these resources at school and home for all their research needs! Find out how BadgerLink can help your students research whether they are in school or out! At school, you can integrate BadgerLink resources into your school’s Single Sign-On tool, learning management system, or library services platform like Follett’s Destiny, continuing to make it easier for your students to use BadgerLink. At home, the easiest way to access BadgerLink resources is automatic access with registered Wisconsin networks, however many students don’t have this type of access to BadgerLink from home. Do your students have a school login to access BadgerLink resources easily? Get started on setting up a school login for your students!

Speakers

Jen Champoux

BadgerLink Technical Support & Training Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Jen is on the Library Services Team at DPI, where she works primarily on BadgerLink, providing technical support and training. She also writes BadgerLink's Bulletin posts and mails out promotional posters and bookmarks. Reach out to her for all things BadgerLink!

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads), Online Tools

1:15pm CDT

Bring Literature to Life with Bloxels

Bloxels EDU provides endless opportunities for students to design, code, and create video games. In this session you’ll see how a 5th grade class created video games modeled after adventure stories that they read in class. The level of engagement during bloxels lessons can’t be beat! You’ll experience the lesson as a student, so bring a device. Bloxels EDU has a cost associated, but there is a free app option (tablets or Chromebooks).

Speakers

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 →

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coding, Engagement, Online Tools

1:15pm CDT

Connecting Your Library, Schools, Teachers, and Students with Your Public Library

There are so many opportunities for you and your students to connect with your public library! Visit this poster session to learn how schools in the Neenah Joint School District regularly work with the Neenah Public Library -- from The Global Read Aloud and Battle of the Books to using Google Hangouts, Virtual Reality, and 360 cameras to make connections between the two spaces. Connecting with your public library opens up so many more opportunities for your students, teachers, and buildings!

Speakers

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 →

Emily Wertanen

Instructional Library Technology Specialist, Neenah Joint School District

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Librarians - School
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Advocacy, Connection/Collaboration, Community Outreach

1:15pm CDT

Crayons, Chords, and Coding - 3 C's of Learning Fun

Let's have some fun! In this session we will explore unique ways to bring coding into your library/makerspace/classroom with a focus on colors & music. We will explore the use of ozobots, root robots, specdrums, and quivervision.

Speakers

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coding, Makerspace, Online Tools

1:15pm CDT

Designing & Implementing A Makey-Makey Innovation Center in Your LMC

In this poster session, you will learn how one LMS created a Makey-Makey Innovation Center within her k-5 library. This presenter will share how she integrated the ISTE Student Standards (WI Information Literacy Standards) within her lessons, created a vision for her library, set up the purpose of an Innovation Center, and how to be creative with resources. At this poster session, you will learn about the station rotation model she used for students in grades third through fifth grade and see some of the stations she designed In grades kindergarten through second grade, she will share some of her lessons that were created to use with high and low tech tools. Feel free to stop by, ask questions or share some of your ideas!

Speakers

Christina Nording

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Technology Directors
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Learning Standards, Makerspace, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

1:15pm CDT

Developing the Essential Communications Structure and Plan for a Successful Technology Launch

Speakers

Heather List

Project Director, CESA 12; WISEdash Local

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, High school, Middle school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Growth Mindset, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

1:15pm CDT

Quick Hitters: Apps and Tech to Engage Readers

This poster session will feature some quick hitter apps and tech tools that are surefire hits to engage readers in your schools. Stop by for a short list of relatively easy tech tools and apps to use to engage readers in your school. Examples will be pulled from a variety of resources, some apple, playstore, fire and chromebook items will be included.

Speakers

Janel Bedor Griffiths

Library Media Specialist, Appleton Area School District

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Makerspace, Online Tools

1:15pm CDT

Saying "Yes" to Performing Arts for STEM Students

This poster presents the findings of a study that began with the question: What communication skills, specifically, are STEM students who participate in a performing art, gaining and using in their studies and careers? The question was investigated through interviews with STEM majors at Georgia Institute of Technology who participate in performing arts. The findings indicate that the performing arts help improve teamwork, emotional communication, public speaking, and conversational speaking skills.

Speakers

Sarah Beth Nelson

Director, University of Wisconsin System School Library Education Cooperative

Sarah Beth Nelson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she directs UWW’s Library Media program and the University of Wisconsin System School Library Education Cooperative. Before becoming a professor, Sarah Beth worked in public and school libraries... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

1:15pm CDT

WEMTA's Programs: Battle of the Books & Golden Archer

Poster Session: Experts available to answer all your questions about Battle of the Books or Golden Archer.

Speakers

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 →

Dawn Totzke

Moodle Coordinator, Battle of the Books

I have been a Library Media Specialist for 25 years. For most of that time I have been involved with the Battle of the Books program. I have done battle at all three levels: Elementary grades 4-6, Middle grades 6-8 and Senior grades 8+. Currently I am also a member of both the Golden... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Poster Session

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Engagement, Literacy

2:00pm CDT

10 Things You Didn't Know about G-Suite, Probably

Speakers

Tyler Breitbarth

Technology Specialist, Eureka CUSD 140

Monday March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Guava

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Online Tools, Personalized Learning

2:00pm CDT

Access Abilities: Designing for All Learners

More students are coming to school with a varying array of abilities. And teachers are exploring new ways to not only support these learners, but to also personalize every student’s learning experience. Explore built-in accessibility features and resources that personalize learning for all students.

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Monday March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Aralia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, High school, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Personalized Learning, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

2:00pm CDT

Captivating Students Through Video Creation

Are students disengaged in your classroom? Try spicing your lessons up by empowering students to design videos. Just one taste of video creation and the magic of it will transform your students’ learning. In this session, teachers will learn about the 4 C’s of learning, ISTE Student Standards, and best practices when it comes to student researching and video creation. Also, teachers will learn about apps such as iMovie, Clips, iMotion, DoInk, Animoto, Kids Doodle, just to name a few. Participants will see examples of student work to help engage them in developing activities that involve video creation within their own classroom setting. Some student examples will include a rap about the the carbon cycle and a rap about identifying the point of view within a book. Time will be provided for participants to explore these apps or platforms and and begin brainstorming ways they can use these tools within their school setting not just for reading, but across the curriculum.

Speakers

Christine Nording

Library Media Specialist, School District of Milton

Christina Nording is a Library Media Technology Specialist and District Library Coordinator. Prior to this career change, she taught 5th grade.She is an Apple Teacher, Apple Coach, 2018 Wisconsin Public Education Innovative Educator, Schoology Ambassador, Seesaw Ambassador, Flipgrid... Read More →

Monday March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tamarind

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Literacy, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

2:00pm CDT

Library Planning: Answering Questions, Sharing Ideas, and Being Future Ready

Have you been to a library planning workshop? Have you taken the ISTE U class this year? Are you trying to navigate library planning and looking for answers? Are you working through the plan you built last year and wondering what’s next? Answering “yes” to any of these questions should put this session on your list! Practical library planning and its effective implementation allows your program to demonstrate success. And, that success becomes a wonderful advocacy tool. Please join us as we answer questions, showcase helpful tools, and provide opportunities for you to share stories and ideas with other Future Ready Librarians about this important foundation of your library program.

Speakers

Monica Treptow

School Library Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Monday March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wisteria

Session, Hands-On

Audience Administrators, Librarians - School, Technology Directors
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Advocacy, Library Management

2:00pm CDT

Protecting Students and Yourself in the Digital World

“Our kids are growing up on a digital playground, and no one is on recess duty.” Learn how to protect yourself, your students and staff. Understand Data and Data Privacy and be able to apply Data Privacy in your own life and school. The workshop will also include: Teaching online safely through Nearpod Understand App Permissions and dangers of wrongly permitting them Understand what Visual Privacy is and how to practice it Understand the relationship between Data and Visual Data Keep your students safe and teach Data and Privacy in school and community Social engineering

Speakers

Aggie Salter

ITS, CESA 5

Monday March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Suite E

Session, Hands-On

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Digital Citizenship

2:00pm CDT

Real-Life Literacy Learning: Student Authored Books, Free Book Stores, DEW Days, Author Visits, and Writer's Conferences

When students are passionate about literacy, they chose to engage in literacy-based activities. Educators know that when it comes to reading and writing, practice matters. Truly, the more students read and write, the better they read and write. The question is, how do we help students become passionate readers and writers? One important way is to help them see literacy as a real-world endeavor. When students meet favorite authors, publish their own books, develop home libraries, and are treated like authentic readers and writers in their own right, they are motivated. This motivation leads to passion. The Student Authored Books, Free Book Stores, DEW Days, Author Visits, and Writer's Conferences session, builds on the theory of offering students voice and choice as readers and writers by furthering their sense of agency. Teachers need tools and resources for offering multi-faceted, real-world literacy activities to their teaching. This session will help meet that need.

Speakers

Rita Platt

Principal, St. Croix Falls SD

Real Life Literacy Learning pdf

Monday March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Mangrove

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Growth Mindset, Literacy

2:00pm CDT

Digital Citizenship through Picture Books

This session, focused on supporting digital citizenship outcomes in the elementary school, will give you lots of ideas for ways to utilize picture books to engage students in authentic digital citizenship conversations.

Speakers

Dr. Kristen Mattson

Library Media Specialist, Indian Prairie School District 204

Monday March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Suite 5

Spotlight, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Digital Citizenship, Literacy

2:00pm CDT

Virtual Reality Activities that Engage, Extend and Enhance Student Learning

Many virtual reality experiences are passive activities. In this session, we will focus on VR that challenges students to engage with real-world problem-solving, work together in teams to solve VR challenges, and design 3D creations that can be brought into the physical world.

Speakers

Jon Spike

Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services, UW-Whitewater

Monday March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Suite D

Spotlight

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Advanced
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Makerspace, Engagement

3:00pm CDT

Visit Expo Hall

Monday March 23, 2020 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Expo Hall

Exhibits, Expo Hall

3:30pm CDT

How to engage 21st century students with digital content

Schools across the country are promoting reading and supporting literacy goals with eBooks and other forms of digital content. Whether it’s sparking a student’s interest in science fiction or providing a critical learning resource, digital content has become a vital component of today’s school library. Join us for an overview of how eBooks and audiobooks provide the privacy, easy access and self-pacing students need. We’ll demonstrate how digital content supports differentiation and blended learning in the classroom and at home with online and offline access to digital books.

Exhibitors

Connie Bowman

Account Executive, OverDrive

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Tamboti

Exhibits, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Literacy, Personalized Learning

3:30pm CDT

Battle of the Books & Golden Archer Awards: Get Connected to WEMTA's Educational Programs

Are you looking for ways to increase student interest in reading, and engage and motivate them using technology? Is it time to be part of the next chapter in WEMTA’s educational programs? This engaging session will share how you can advocate for your library and invest funds to support a program by revealing how you can “Get Connected” to WEMTA’s Educational Programs by: Engage readers in filming book trailers on battle titles (WEMTA’s newest initiative) Implement Battle of the Books programs in your school or public library. Encourage students to actively participate in WEMTA’s Golden Archer Awards. Attendees will be encouraged to share ideas of how they use these programs in their schools. Who knows, this could be your Professional Program Goal (PPG) and/or your Student Program Outcome (SPO) this fall.

Speakers

Jeff Carpenter

School Library Media Specialist, Appleton Area School District

Dawn Totzke

Moodle Coordinator, Battle of the Books

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Tamarind

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Library Management, Makerspace

3:30pm CDT

Breathing Life into Read Alouds

When you read a book aloud to listeners, you add a new layer of meaning to the story. The oral medium communicates in a way that the printed word can not. In this session we will discuss ways to take advantage of the characteristics of orality to breathe life into read-alouds. I base my list of characteristics on those discussed in Walter Ong’s book Orality and Literacy. I will present examples using short book sections. I also invite and encourage discussion from the audience. At the end of this session attendees will be able to name characteristics of orality. Attendees will also have strategies for using various characteristics of orality to enhance their read alouds.

Speakers

Sarah Beth Nelson

Director, University of Wisconsin System School Library Education Cooperative

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Mangrove

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Engagement, Literacy

3:30pm CDT

Bringing your School PD Online

In this session, participants will learn to create in-district PD training sessions online using G-Suite for Education apps, Google Sites and Google Classroom. The skills presented in this session also model online instruction design for teachers of any grade level to use in their classrooms when creating blended learning lessons. Participants should be familiar with G-Suite tools. One of the biggest obstacles for teachers seeking professional development (PD) is time. With online PD, teachers can seek out PD at a time that works best. Bringing PD online also allows a greater time-frame than a traditional “sit-and-get” session. This makes it much easier to follow up with skills learned and measure how the PD skills have impacted student learning. Teachers can also seek out more relevant PD than traditional PD sessions which traditionally teaches one topic to all teachers. Thus leading to deeper meaning and more impact on classroom learning.

Speakers

Tyler Breitbarth

Technology Specialist, Eureka CUSD 140

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Guava

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Online Tools, Personalized Learning

3:30pm CDT

Creating Intentional Space to Talk about Immigration: An-All School Read Project

In 2018, 2,200 staff and students at James Madison Memorial High School (JMM) in Madison received a copy of Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from a Minneapolis High School to keep. This launched the school’s second year of an All-School Read program, with lunchtime, after school, and evening programming for a month to facilitate community conversations around immigration. In 2019, the organization Green Card Voices recorded stories of JMM students, which was recently published in a new book Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from Madison and Milwaukee High Schools. Come to this session to learn: how staff and students at JMM planned this all-school read; about Green Card Voices publications and programs; and how you can start introducing your school community to talking about immigration in a meaningful way. We must create intentional spaces to learn about the many unique stories of immigrants, and this project and organization does just that.

Speakers

Robin Amado

Teen Librarian, Madison Public Library

Robin Amado is currently a Teen Librarian at Madison Public Library. From 2013-2018, Robin was the Library Media Technology Specialist at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. She worked with Leslie Mitchell, her co-presenter, to create the school’s first All-School... Read More →

Leslie Mitchell

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Suite 5

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Community Outreach, Culturally Responsive Instruction

3:30pm CDT

Formative Assessment Can Be Fun

Participants will explore ideas on how to incorporate more formative assessment activities to help check for student understanding. This is a show and share session where participants will share ideas of how they use assessment tools while having the opportunity to experience a variety tools as if they were students. We will explore best practices as well as tech tools to assist in the process. Teachers will have opportunities to use Google Forms, Padlet, Flipgrid, Plickers and more.

Speakers

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Portia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Engagement, Online Tools

3:30pm CDT

Productivity on iPad

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Aralia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

3:30pm CDT

The Culture Shift to Protect and Empower the Digital-Age Student

How do you frame out a district vision around Keeping Kids Safe Online (and the ISTE DigCitCommit project) to shift the dialogue to responsible use? Participants will hear from district teams that leverage the Wisconsin standards for Information and Technology Literacy (ITL), data, equity, trends, and cross-initiative implementation strategies to create a culture of empowered, digital-aged students. Discussion will also focus on emerging topics around screen time, cybersafety, social and emotional learning alignment, family engagement strategies, and smart technologies.

Speakers

Chad Kliefoth

Digital Learning Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Beth Herman

Assistant Director SSPW, WI Department of Public Instruction

I am a Wisconsin native and have worked in education for over 20 years. I am a school psychologist by training and worked in that role for most of my career. I did most of my work in the Milwaukee Public Schools focusing on prevention and intervention work; helping school implement... Read More →

Jacqueline Liesch

Media and Technology Integration Specialist, Eau Claire Area School District

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Wisteria

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Community Outreach, Digital Citizenship

3:30pm CDT

Which Coding Resource is Right for You?

Code.org? Tynker? CodeCombat? CS First? CodeHS? There are tons of free and paid resources for you to explore to implement coding in your classroom. But which one is right for you and your students? This session will look at the different options that are out there whether you are looking for one lesson or a full year. There will be resources that span from Kindergarten to High School and time to explore the different sites. Participants will walk away with several resources to explore to see what the right fit is for their school.

Speakers

Corey Foght

IT Director, Montello School District

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Suite E

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coding, Engagement, Online Tools

3:30pm CDT

Thinking Outside the Docs: Using Google Slides & Drawings to Create Comics, CYOAs, Magazines & Much More!

Google Slides and Drawings provide incredible options for students to create innovative demonstrations of knowledge. We will explore ways to create Choose-your-own-Adventure games, comic strips, interactive textbooks, magazines, movie poster templates, and even Pokemon Go character cards all within Google Slides and Drawings. Who even needs Google Docs?!

Speakers

Jon Spike

Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services, UW-Whitewater

Monday March 23, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Suite D

Spotlight

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Early childhood
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Makerspace, Online Tools

4:30pm CDT

Expo Hall Grand Closing & Prize Drawing

Last chance to talk with exhibitors and win prizes!!! (must be present to win)

Monday March 23, 2020 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Expo Hall

Exhibits, Expo Hall

5:30pm CDT

PET (Permanent Endowment Trust) Trivia Night with Pizza, Veggies, Beer, Soda, Cash Bar, Prizes and a Raffle

Join us for our trivia night social and a chance to win fabulous prizes! Pay $15.00 at the door. Tickets may be limited so plan to arrive early. Come with a team of 4-6 people or join a team at the event. There will be pizza, veggies, beer, soda, prizes, a raffle and a cash bar! This event features a few WEMTA-specific questions--watch for hints from the WEMTA20 social media feeds. Doors open at 5:30. Trivia starts at 6:00.

Monday March 23, 2020 5:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Suite 4 & 5

Event

7:00am CDT

Tuesday Breakfast & Business Meeting

On the buffet you will find fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, muffins, yogurt, as well as juice, coffee and a selection of teas. At 7:30am WEMTA will have its annual Business Meeting.

Tuesday March 24, 2020 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Banquet Hall (A-C, F-H)

Event

7:30am CDT

TeachingBooks.net Book Sale

Come purchase a variety of books to add your library, classroom, or home collection! We have some great deals for you! $5 per hardcover; $2 per paperback - cash, check or credit card

Tuesday March 24, 2020 7:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Registration Booth 2

Event

8:00am CDT

Are You Ready to Enter the Shark Tank: Using Gamification and Design Thinking with Passion Projects

Looking for that final piece to take your student or staff passion projects to the next level? Try the Shark Tank approach - a gamified experience where students face off with an authentic audience to pitch their "million dollar" idea. The catch? You can customize the Shark Tank experience to work with your learners and content! In this session, we will talk about how to use design thinking to develop effective projects, and you will partner up with your educational "soul mate" to enter the tank. After some brainstorming, planning, and innovative designing, we will have our own Shark Tank competition to see who emerges on top. ***Warning: participants sitting in the front row may get wet!

Speakers

Jon Spike

Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services, UW-Whitewater

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Suite D

Spotlight

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Personalized Learning, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

8:00am CDT

Animoto, Booklists, Collections, and More Oh My: Get Connected to Marketing Library Resources

Are you looking for ways to market library resources: e-books, slideshows, websites, books, videos, databases, images, documents, maps, and more? Come and discover a variety of ways for patrons to “Get Connected” to library resources. Animoto (slideshow software program). We’ll start by signing up for a free account, so we can make a multimedia presentation containing images, movie clips and sounds. Booklists (Capstone) We’ll create a booklist of electronic interactive E-books on a curricular or high student interest topic. Collections (Destiny) makes it possible to share articles, collections of audio sources, books, websites, e-books documents, images, primary sources, maps, etc. Attendees will create products they can use in their library to connect students with the rich resources available to them.

Speakers

Jeff Carpenter

School Library Media Specialist, Appleton Area School District

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Tamarind

Workshop

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Online Tools, Learning Standards

8:00am CDT

Bring Literature to Life with Bloxels

Speakers

Ashley Bingenheimer

Technology Integration Specialist, River Falls School District

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Suite E

Workshop

8:15am CDT

Bring Augmented Reality to Your Classroom with iPad

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Aralia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads), Engagement

8:15am CDT

Designing A Future Ready Library

How does one go about implementing a “Future Ready Model” your first year within a new library and building? The presenter will be walking you through the different wedges of the Future Ready Model and how she addressed each wedge within her building. The presenter will begin by sharing the brochure she created for staff and administration to help launch the Future Ready Model at the start of the school year. Examples of how she addresses each of the wedges will be shared along with resources to adapt within your library setting in your building. Within the presentation, she will share ideas and knowledge from the ISTE Future Ready Librarian course and from the book Leading From the Library...Help Your School Community Thrive In the Digital Age.

Speakers

Christine Nording

Library Media Specialist, School District of Milton

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Suite 5

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Coding, Makerspace

8:15am CDT

Don’t Just Keep Your Head Above Water...Win the Race!

Speakers

Jamie Jestadt

Library Media Specialist, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Tamboti

Session, Informational

Audience Librarians - School
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Advocacy, Library Management

8:15am CDT

Engaging Researchers Through Digital Image Inquiry

After traveling to the Library of Congress in Washington DC for a professional learning institute dedicated to school librarians collaborating with classroom teachers to use primary sources to engage students, build critical thinking skills and construct knowledge, I am excited to share knowledge and strategies with other educators. Explore how to help others locate, analyze, and even participate in crowdsourcing with these quality, reliable resources available to all learners. Using digital primary sources in the classroom supports the Knowledge Constructor and Digital Citizenship strands of the Wisconsin Information Technology Literacy Standards and supports collaborations in all content areas. I will be joined by Emily Pfotenhauer from Recollection Wisconsin who will share information about our local primary source collection.

Speakers

Monica Treptow

School Library Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Wisteria

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Online Tools, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

8:15am CDT

Google for Education Session

More info coming soon!

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Guava

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, High school, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Online Tools

8:15am CDT

Maintaining a Diverse and Appealing Library Collection

No matter what district you serve, it is imperative to maintain a diverse library collection. We are responsible for presenting materials at a variety of reading levels, on a wide array of topics, in many genres and formats, and representing all the kinds of students. This session will talk about strategies for cultivating a diverse collection efficiently. I will talk about a variety of reliable sources for great materials as well as some tips for checking your bias, and auditing your collection.

Speakers

Danielle Brannan

Librarian, Stone Bank School District

I'm a district librarian, teacher and technology leader at a 4K-8 school in Oconomowoc. This is my 10th year in the district, and my job responsibilities change each year. I love the challenges that come along with serving a small district in a variety of ways. Being a school librarian... Read More →

Tuesday March 24, 2020 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Aloeswood

Session, Informational

Audience Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Culturally Responsive Instruction, Library Management

9:30am CDT

Keynote: Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham, Sponsored by Scholastic Book Fairs

Tuesday March 24, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Banquet Hall (A-C, F-H)

Event

10:45am CDT

Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham Book Signing, Sponsored by Scholastic Book Fairs

Bring your own books, buy some from Scholastic in the exhibit hall Monday, or buy them at the signing (copies limited) for Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham to sign!

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Suite F

Event

10:45am CDT

Advocacy in Action: How to Build Support for Your School Library/Edtech Program (Interactive Panel Discussion)

Are you getting the support you need for your school library or edtech program? Advocacy is crucial. We will discuss how you can advocate for your program and get results. Our panel members will share specific strategies that will make a difference for your program and your students. We’ll share how to get the support of your district leaders, your community and even your legislators. Michael Blumenfeld and associates will discuss the important issues facing our programs today and who the important players are at the state level. Audience participation is welcome and encouraged, so please come ready to ask questions and share your ideas and experiences.

Speakers

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 →

Michael Blumenfeld

Public Affairs Counselor, Blumenfeld & Associates

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 →

Mika Chetto

Library Media Specialist, Computer Applications Teacher, Green Lake School District

Green Lake School District is a rural district in the Northeast region of Wisconsin that services students in grades Pre-K through 12. Comprised of an elementary and high school, Green Lake School was the first district in Wisconsin to offer a full district wide implementation of... Read More →

Mandy Meloy

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Portia

Session, Informational

Audience Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Technology Directors
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Advocacy, Connection/Collaboration, Community Outreach

10:45am CDT

BookSnaps, Posters, and Ebooks

Learn how to empower your students to do the things they could not do without technology. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to create BookSnaps, posters, and ebooks. Transform your classroom into creation and innovation while supporting the four C’s, Future Ready, and Instructional Technology Literacy Standards/ISTE

Speakers

Aggie Salter

ITS, CESA 5

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Suite E

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Growth Mindset, Learning Standards, Literacy

10:45am CDT

Getting Started With Coding & Robotics In K–8 Classrooms

In this session, a technology integrationist and an instructional technology specialist who began with no experience in coding and robotics shows you why they fell in love with coding and robotics, their lessons learned, and best practices for making a program work for you and your students. Hear their personal stories, discover relevant resources, and walk away with activities and lessons you can implement on your own. This session will be of interest to teachers, librarians, school and district leaders, technology integrationists, technology coaches, STEM/STEAM lab teachers, and makerspace teachers at all levels.

Speakers

Ann Bartel

Technology Integrator, Chilton School District

My name is Ann Bartel and I am the Technology Integrator for Chilton School District. This new role comes after teaching Physical Education (gym class!) for 30 years. After being bitten by the technology bug by using “Spell check” on an Apple 2e computer, I was inspired to use... Read More →

Angie Kalthoff

Early Childhood Technology - Program Manager and Instructor, Tufts University

I previously taught EL to kindergartners in the St.Cloud school district for three years. I was a Technology Integrationist in St.Cloud for eight years. I am currently the Program Manager for the Early Childhood Technology (ECT) one-year blended graduate certificate at Tufts Univ... Read More →

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Suite 5

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coding, Growth Mindset, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

10:45am CDT

Growing Digital Learners

Have you ever wondered how to help your students be global collaborators, empowered learners, or digital citizens? In this session we will look at digital tools to full free curriculums that align with ISTE standards to help students collaborate, create, and communicate digitally. Participants will walk away with sample lessons and resources they can apply to their classroom the next day. Some digital tools we will explore include Google Applied Digital Skills, Common Sense Curriculum, DPI resources, Nearpod, Peardeck, Flipgrid, Seesaw to name a few.

Speakers

Corey Foght

IT Director, Montello School District

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Aloeswood

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Digital Citizenship, Online Tools

10:45am CDT

Rev Up Your Writing!

There are so many fantastic tools out there that teachers and students can use to spark excitement and get that creativity flowing. Let’s help inspire our little authors by providing them with choices for ways to begin and publish their writing! This fast-paced session, geared toward our elementary folks, will feature 20 different programs, apps, and project ideas you can implement tomorrow. Come ready to learn and share your own ideas as we Rev Up Your Writing! *Note - this is a repeat session from last year's conference.

Speakers

Jamie Jestadt

Library Media Specialist, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Tamboti

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Literacy, Online Tools

10:45am CDT

The All Abilities Library: Increasing Access to Students with Special Needs

This session will highlight the presenter's efforts to build an all-inclusive library within her 7th and 8th grade middle school. Session content will review her efforts at collaboration with the special education teachers, student library visits, the All Abilities Book Club, regular education student involvement, types of materials purchased and reasons for selecting certain titles. A special focus will be devoted to inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities (ID), but will also briefly cover reaching out to students with hearing/visual impairments and ESL students.

Speakers

Erin Wedemeier

Library Media Specialist, Kimberly Area School District

Erin Wedemeier is currently the 4K-8 Library Media Specialist at Kimberly Area School District. After teaching middle school language arts for 6 years, she earned her Masters degree in library science and her role switched to middle school library and reading intervention. Her role... Read More →

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Tamarind

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Librarians - School
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Literacy

10:45am CDT

What's New in Google for Education?

We will cover new Google for Education releases/updates/product launches, etc with time for participants to ask questions/give feedback

Exhibitors

Gabrielle Bricker

Education Regional Manager, Google

I recently joined the Google for Education team, with a background in education as a behavioral therapist. I'm coming from the Google Ads team, but could not be more excited to be back and working in the education space.

Anne Nash

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Guava

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coaching & Professional Development, Digital Citizenship, Online Tools

10:45am CDT

Working together: Cyber and data security is everyone's responsibility

Whether you are an administrator, a teacher, a learner or education support, we all play a crucial role in protecting valuable district resources in an online world. Join Wisconsin DPI in this collaborative discussion as we examine the spectrum of preventive measures we can all practice.

Speakers

Monica Treptow

School Library Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Ed Snow

Assistant Director for the Instructional Technology Services team, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Annette Smith

Director of Instructional Technology Services, WI Department of Public Instruction

Tuesday March 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Wisteria

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Technology Directors
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Online Tools, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

11:45am CDT

Tuesday Lunch: Common School Fund Presentation, WEMTA Awards, PET Awards

Make sure you have your lunch ticket ready to go! Your choices for today were Kalahari Chicken, Black Bean Burger or GF Chef's Choice. Come and see the Common School Fund check presentation as well as WEMTA and PET award winners!

Tuesday March 24, 2020 11:45am - 12:45pm CDT
Banquet Hall (A-C, F-H)

Event

1:00pm CDT

Past WEMTA Presidents' Meeting

This event is open to WEMTA past Presidents.

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ebony

Event

1:00pm CDT

Digital Storytelling: Unlocking Student Voice Through Audio/Video Creation

Harness the power of technology to create a multitude of audio and video projects. Give students a voice in your classroom, provide alternative methods to demonstrate mastery, and create opportunities for peer evaluation. In this session, we will explore how to create audio-video projects that showcase student learning. Participants will learn a variety of tools to create products of learning and explore tools to create their own products to take back to their classrooms. We will look at the process from creation to award shows and all the steps in between. The use of Recap and Flipgrid will be a significant part of the presentation along with Google Apps like: Slides, Forms, Classroom, Docs and more will be infused into this session to produce dynamic learning products. The session will be a show and share with time for participants creating their own products.

Speakers

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Portia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school, Higher education
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Engagement, Personalized Learning, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

1:00pm CDT

Get ConnectED with Books!

Books have the power to bring people together through the shared experience of reading. Find out how a small school district has utilized a daily read-aloud (#classroombookaday) and weekly social media posts (Storytime Sunday & First Chapter Friday) to promote reading and discussions centered around books. Participants will learn how each of these programs was established and the impact they are having on the school and community. Come get connected with books!

Speakers

Jennifer Krueger

District Library Media Specialist, School District of Manawa

Jennifer Krueger is a seventh year Library Media Specialist for the School District of Manawa. As the soul LMS for the district, she serves approximately 700 students in the elementary and secondary school. She spends half of each day at the elementary and half at the secondary school... Read More →

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Tamarind

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Community Outreach, Engagement, Literacy

1:00pm CDT

Google Apps for the Little Ones (k-2)

Top into your students’ curiosity and provide ways to build important skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Walk away with ready to use google for education app templates with your young learners. From math to story creation and many more.

Speakers

Aggie Salter

ITS, CESA 5

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Suite E

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Engagement, Online Tools, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

1:00pm CDT

I Bought Some Diverse Books - So What?

Diversifying our library collections is a hot topic right now. So we bought all those great books, but they never leave the shelves! This year, my PPG is to understand how to encourage the circulation and conversations of the diverse titles we've added to our collections. Come to this session to have a conversation about taking the not-so-obvious next steps in collection diversity.

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Aloeswood

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Culturally Responsive Instruction, Engagement, Literacy

1:00pm CDT

Inspiring and Elevating Empathy with Empatico

Empatico is a free tool that connects classrooms around the world. Explore how to bring virtual connections to your classroom in an engaging, intentional and powerful manner. Catch a glimpse of an Empatico connection between a classroom in the United States and Serbia. Authentic learning activities presented will demonstrate how students practiced interpersonal skills that are critical for building cross-cultural relationships in life. Observe how a variety of EdTech platforms were used between two partner classrooms during virtual exchanges to increase student engagement, as well as teach and share about their daily life. Students were able to examine ideas from multiple viewpoints. Mutual understandings were cultivated through reflection circles as we discussed ways that our classrooms were both similar and different. Digital citizenship was always at the forefront of our virtual connections and the creation of media to share.

Speakers

Gina Marchionda-Schneider

Second Grade Teacher, Fond du Lac School District

Gina is a Second Grade Teacher for the Fond du Lac School District. She is always looking for ways to engage and empower digital-age learners. Gina embraces the empowered learning revolution and works closely with district Instructional Technology Coaches. Together they design a student-centered... Read More →

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Tamboti

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Digital Citizenship, Engagement

1:00pm CDT

Learning on Deck: Using Pear Deck and Google Slides for Greater Student Engagement

Looking for that tool that does a lot without a lot of time or financial commitment? Look no further! Pear Deck is a dynamic, free add-on for Google Slides that allows you to enhance your presentations with interactive activities for exit slips, checks for understanding, and more. Keep students engaged in your lesson with drawing, writing, multiple choice, drag and drop, and many more question types that weave seamlessly into existing slideshows. Gather data to use in the moment, or come back to it later. In this session, you will get the Pear Deck add-on, learn to add Pear Deck features to your Slides, see how to run a session, and get ideas from real lessons used with students. Come with a device and a Google slideshow and leave with a Pear Deck lesson ready to go!

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Guava

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Engagement, Online Tools

1:00pm CDT

Motivating Middle Schoolers Using Technology

In this session, I'll share some of my favorite (mostly free) technology tools to use with middle school students in a variety of subject areas. You'll learn tips and tricks for teaching with Google Applied Digital Skills and Google CS First as well as a variety of presentation websites, STEM and coding tools, filmmaking resources and more! I love a free tech. tool, but sometimes they require a bit more legwork. Come to this session to benefit from my work and leave with a bunch of great ideas, aligned with DPI and national standards.

Speakers

Danielle Brannan

Librarian, Stone Bank School District

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Suite 5

Session, Informational

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Coding, Learning Standards, Online Tools

1:00pm CDT

Student Data Privacy: How the Wisconsin Alliance Can Help

The Wisconsin Alliance is a group of Districts that have joined the Student Data Privacy Consortium through the DPI. This consortium offers two tools at no cost to districts: 1) Sample contract language to use with vendors to provide a legal and consistent expectation for student data privacy and 2) A list of apps that meet the standards established and defined in the sample contract. You will leave this session knowing the criteria for selecting apps as well as who you can work with around the state when purchasing, selecting and negotiating software purchases. If you don’t already have access to the consortium, we will also help you gain access to the resources.

Speakers

Ed Snow

Assistant Director for the Instructional Technology Services team, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Annette Smith

Director of Instructional Technology Services, WI Department of Public Instruction

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Wisteria

Session, Informational

Audience Administrators, Librarians - School, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Connection/Collaboration, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

1:00pm CDT

Creating Karaoke Kids: Promoting Innovative, Global Projects Using Technology

Our students have entered a tipping point in internet culture - the era of negative commentary, cyber-bullying, and uncensored social media posts. So how do we cultivate "Karaoke Kids" - students who care about sharing their knowledge and giving judgement-free support to others who create? In this session, we will talk about how to pursue innovative projects that encourage students to create projects that aim to teach others around the world, and how to breed a culture of supportive internet commentary through their peers' work. Topics will range from innovative video projects to creative visual arts, emphasizing Google Apps for Education and other tools that allow for commentary and sharing. In addition, we will talk about how a "Karaoke Kid" culture inherently teaches Digital Citizenship without painful lectures and campy videos. Get ready to sing like no one's listening!

Speakers

Jon Spike

Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services, UW-Whitewater

Tuesday March 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Suite D

Spotlight

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Advanced
Topic Engagement, Makerspace, Personalized Learning

2:15pm CDT

Bring Coding to Your School with iPad

Join us to learn about Everyone Can Code, a program from Apple that includes comprehensive curriculum to help any teacher bring coding into the classroom, no matter what their experience. Learn how to write code in Swift and experience lessons that make it easy to teach, write, and learn code.

Speakers

Angelique Anguiano

K12 Education Account Executive, Apple

Tuesday March 24, 2020 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Aralia

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Topic Coding, Mobile Devices (i.e. iPads)

2:15pm CDT

Demo Slam

Ben Brazeau and Raquel Rand will have a tech showdown like no other! See amazing tech tips and tricks.

Speakers

Raquel L Rand

Library Media Coordinator, GBAPS

Raquel is the District Library Media Coordinator for the Green Bay School District. She spent 6 years in elementary libraries, 4 years as a technology integrator (coach) and is currently serving as the coordinator. She has spent all of her time with the Green Bay School District and... Read More →

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Tuesday March 24, 2020 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Banquet Hall (A-C, F-H)

Session

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School, Librarians - Public, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, High school, Higher education, Middle school
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Online Tools

2:15pm CDT

Endless Possibilities with Google Slides and Google Drawing

Google Slides and Google Drawings have endless possibilities for students and teachers. This session will explore some basic uses for both as well as tips and tricks for taking it to the next level! Both tools give teachers the opportunity to be creative but more importantly give students the opportunity to create, share, and present information in meaningful ways. This session will have a little something for everyone.

Speakers

Chris Vipond

Technology Literacy Coach, Libertyville School District

Tuesday March 24, 2020 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Suite D

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - School
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Online Tools, Personalized Learning

2:15pm CDT

Global Literacy at Your Library

Speakers

Donnette Mickelson

District Media Specialist, Barron Area School District

Tuesday March 24, 2020 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Suite 5

Session, Informational

Audience Librarians - School, Librarians - Public
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school, High school
Skill Level Beginner
Topic Culturally Responsive Instruction

2:15pm CDT

Oh No, the Tech isn't Working!: Quick, book based, tech-free activities for students in the library and classroom

We have all had a “Oh no, the Tech isn’t working!” moment in our classrooms and libraries. In fact, there are still many libraries and classrooms in North America that don’t have access to, or function with very limited technology. What can you do to engage your students and help promote literacy in these circumstances? Pull out a library book! This workshop will introduce you to books your school library/ media center might already have, as well as a few new books that lend themselves to excellent and interactive pen and paper literacy activities. This workshop encourages participation, so we invite attendees to come with a book suggestion and related activity to share with the group.

Speakers

Keely Thornton

Teacher-Librarian, Greater Victoria School District

Keely Thornton is a Teacher-Librarian at a middle school in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She has worked in a variety of Elementary and Middle schools in her role as a certified Teacher-Librarian. She also sits on the Executive Board of the British Columbia Teacher-Librarian’s... Read More →

Tuesday March 24, 2020 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Suite E

Session, Hands-On

Audience Classroom Teachers, Librarians - School, Reading Specialists
Grade Level Elementary, Middle school
Skill Level Intermediate
Topic Engagement, Literacy

3:30pm CDT

Prize Drawing with Cookies and Milk!

Stick around and join us for a prize drawing where your chances of getting something are much better than winning the lottery!!!! Must be present to win! Stock up on milk and cookies before your drive home!

Tuesday March 24, 2020 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Banquet Hall (A-C, F-H)

Event

Audience Administrators, Classroom Teachers, ESL Staff, Instructional Coaches, Librarians - Public, Librarians - School, Library Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists, Technology Directors, Technology Integrators
Grade Level Early childhood, Elementary, High school, Higher education, Middle school
Skill Level Beginner