UCET 2014: Full Schedule

UCET welcomes keynote speakers, Dean Shareski (@shareski) and George Couros (@gcouros).
Murray High School Floor Map

7:30am PDT

Thursday Breakfast

Join UCET for a simple breakfast of juice, cheeses, yogurt, trail mix, fruit and muffins to get you going for a day of learning, fun and aha moments. Coffee will be served.

Thursday April 3, 2014 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Cafeteria

Event, Meals

7:30am PDT

Registration

Evaluation

Pre-registration and on-site registration. Pick up your conference materials and badge.

Thursday April 3, 2014 7:30am - 4:30pm PDT
Registration Booth – Lobby of Main GYM

Event, Registration

7:30am PDT

QR Wild

Evaluation

Lights! Camera! Action! Play the UCET 2014 QR Wild game! Hidden around the
UCET conference are QR codes. Find and scan each of the QR codes to earn
points and badges. Codes can be found at sessions, vendor booths, student
showcases, and other top secret locations. Hint: follow the #ucet14
Twitter feed for clues. The UCET attendees who earn the most points will
win fabulous prizes! Keep track of your standing in the competition by
viewing the TV monitors around the school. Good luck, and have fun!

QR Wild Starting

UCET QR Wild pdf

Thursday April 3, 2014 7:30am - Friday April 4, 2014 4:00pm PDT
All Halls

Event, Activity

7:30am PDT

Twitter Prizes

Evaluation

Are you following the #ucet14 Twitter feed? If so, you could earn prizes
just for Tweeting with our UCET hashtag! Prizes will be awarded to UCET
tweeps at random times throughout the conference. Good luck!

Thursday April 3, 2014 7:30am - Friday April 4, 2014 4:00pm PDT
All Halls

Event, Activity

9:00am PDT

Opening Session

Evaluation

Welcome to UCET. Opening remarks by UCET President. General information about conference sessions, SUU credit, recertification points, etc. UCET awards recipients honored.

Speakers

Charice Carroll

UETN Distance Education Specialist, UEN

Charice has worked with Interactive Videoconferencing in Utah for over 30 years, the last 26 with Utah Education Network. She has a B.S. in Broadcast Communications from Weber State University and an M.Ed. in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University.

Thursday April 3, 2014 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Auditorium

Event, Opening Session

9:30am PDT

Whatever Happened to Joy?

Evaluation

In a data driven, achievement focused system, does joy in learning matter anymore? Not that these are mutually exclusive but in our attempts to see results we often forget that joy should not be a means to an end but a worthy and important goal on its own. So how do we insure our students experience joy and wonder everyday? Let’s examine some practical ways to be intentional and make our schools places of joy.

Speakers

Dean Shareski

Senior Partnership Consultant, Advanced Learning Partnerships

I was a classroom teacher for 14 years and district leader for 9, which has informed my pursuit of learning as a joyful endeavour. I believe technology has the potential to amplify and transform learning. I attribute much of my knowledge to my vast and diverse personal network. I'm... Read More →

Thursday April 3, 2014 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Auditorium

Event, Thursday Keynote

10:30am PDT

Thursday Lunch

Hot Buffet Lunch: There will be a choice between baked chicken or honey glazed ham served with fresh glazed carrots. There will be a choice between potato salad or tossed green salad with dressing. There will be rolls and butter. A choice between a variety of cookies. Coffee, bottled water, and soda pop
Midvale Mining Site

Speakers

Midvale Mining

Thursday April 3, 2014 10:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Cafeteria

Event, Meals, Session 1-2

10:45am PDT

Ask Me

Evaluation

Look for UCET volunteers. They will be able to direct you to your session, to the closest restroom, food, and the vendor area. If a volunteer does not know the answer, they will get a UCET board member to help you.

Thursday April 3, 2014 10:45am - 3:00pm PDT
All Halls

Event, Conference Help

10:45am PDT

First Aid Assistance

Feeling sick? Got hurt? We can't administer any medication, but we have band aids, bandages, sitting area, and will do our best to get you the medical help you need. If it is an emergency, please dial 911.

Thursday April 3, 2014 10:45am - 3:00pm PDT
Registration Booth – Lobby of Main GYM

Event, Conference Help

10:45am PDT

First Aid Assistance

Thursday April 3, 2014 10:45am - 3:00pm PDT
Registration Booth – Lobby of Main GYM

Event, Conference Help

3:30pm PDT

UCET Prize Giveaway

We have great prizes to give away.

Thursday April 3, 2014 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Auditorium

Event, Giveaway!!

7:30am PDT

Friday Breakfast

Join UCET for a simple breakfast of juice, cheeses, yogurt, trail mix, fruit and muffins to get you going for a day of learning, fun and aha moments. Coffee will be served.

Friday April 4, 2014 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Cafeteria

Event, Meals

7:30am PDT

Registration

Evaluation

Pre-registration and on-site registration. Pick up your conference materials and badge.

Friday April 4, 2014 7:30am - 4:30pm PDT
Registration Booth – Lobby of Main GYM

Event, Registration

9:00am PDT

Opening Session

Evaluation

Welcome to UCET. Opening remarks by UCET President. General information about conference sessions, SUU credit, recertification points, etc. UCET awards recipients honored.

Speakers

Charice Carroll

UETN Distance Education Specialist, UEN

Friday April 4, 2014 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Auditorium

Event, Opening Session

9:30am PDT

Innovate, Create, Voice

Evaluation

In this talk, George will highlight some of the trends that are happening in education and the world and how we create a learning environment that is engaging for students. By giving them the ability to create meaningful learning, be innovative, and empower them with a voice, we will see students succeeding long after their time in school.

Speakers

George Couros

Learner, Speaker, Author, Couros Innovations LTD.

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts, is modeled in his writing and speaking. In his 20... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2014 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Auditorium

Event, Friday Keynote

10:30am PDT

Friday Lunch

Hot Buffet Lunch: Grab and Go: Four Types of Assorted Deli Sandwiches. Choices between turkey, roast beef, ham, and veggie. If you are not in the mood for a tasty deli sandwich, chef salads will be available. They will include turkey, ham, American, and Swiss cheese. There will also be macaroni and shrimp salad, chips, fruit, and princess squares.
Midvale Mining Site

Speakers

Midvale Mining

Friday April 4, 2014 10:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Cafeteria

Event, Meals, Session 5-6

2:30pm PDT

Conference Credit

USOE CREDIT

One hour of lane change credit is available from USOE. To receive a USOE credit you must do the following:

http://usoe.truenorthlogic.com
Course #: 48302 or Section #: 68108
Registration must be completed by 4-11-2014

At the UCET Conference on April 3-4, 2014:

Attend the keynote(s).
Attend all eight sessions. The exhibits count as one session.
Fill out the “What I attended/What I learned/How I will use it” form for each session
Complete all forms and turn in at the prize drawing at the end of the conference.
Be sure to include your full name and CACTUS ID on the form.
This MUST be completed and turned in on April 4th at the close of the conference, as credit will not be offered at a later date.
UPDATE: As an alternate you may email your completed form to tricia_e70e@sendtodropbox.com

You will not receive notice that you have received a USOE credit. Credit will be available through the OnTrack system in your Cactus report.

LICENSURE POINTS

For those NOT interested in USOE credit, you may receive licensure points at the end of the conference for the hours attended. The “Licensure Points” Certificate is include with the conference materials received at registration. You may receive up to 10 points maximum (5 points each day) for attending the UCET Conference.

Board

Rick Gaisford

Board Member, UCET

Rick Gaisford has 35 years in education and has been involved with educational technology for over 30 years at the classroom, school, district and state levels. He was an elementary school teacher, school technology specialist, district technology specialist and trainer. For the past... Read More →

UCET2014USOEHomework docx

Friday April 4, 2014 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
North Auditorium Wall 5440 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Event, Credit

3:30pm PDT

UCET Prize Giveaway

We have great prizes to give away.

Friday April 4, 2014 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Auditorium

Event, Giveaway!!