UCET 2014: Full Schedule

2:00pm PDT

Apple Configurator Basics

So you have ben given iPads. Now what? This class will help you understand one of the management iPad management tools called Apple Configurator that you may better utilize the iPads in your school and classroom. we will cover the basics of setup and management to get you started customizing the iPads to best meet your needs and that of your students.

Speakers

David Johansen

Instructional Support Tech, Jordan School District

David Johansen is an Instructional Support Tech with he Jordan School district in West Jordan Utah. He has spent the last 3 years helping to implement a 1 to 1 program with iPads to 6 elementary schools in the District. He has worked with Apple products for the past 9 years band currently... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2014 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 215 5440 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Lecture, Session 8

Host Organization Jordan School District
Focus Technology Infrastructure
Topic 1:1 Strategies & Implementation
Subject Area Not Applicable
Grade PK-12
Tags Educator Lead Session

2:00pm PDT

EagleEyes Eye Controlled Mouse Replacement

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Presentation Site
EagleEyes is an eye controlled mouse replacement system developed at Boston College. We will present on how this device can be used for assessment, learning, communication, recreation and as a focus training tool. EagleEyes is used in over a dozen school in Utah and 180 homes and schools nation wide. It has been in use since 1994 at Boston college and publicly available since 2006.
EagleEyes is generally used by individuals with limited dexterity, tactile disorders, or are completely paralyzed.

Speakers

Andrew Loeffler

Director of Operations, The Opportunity Foundation of America

Andrew Loeffler is the Director of Operations for The Opportunity Foundation of America, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, that is the sole manufacturer, distributor and trainer of the EagleEyes technology from Boston College. Andrew has experience as an educator as a Chief Flight Instructor and... Read More →

Ron Williams

Director of Education and Training, The Opportunity Foundation of America - The EagleEyes Project

Friday April 4, 2014 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 201 5440 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Lecture, Session 8

Host Organization The Opportunity Foundation of America - The EagleEyes Project
Focus Digital Age Teaching & Learning
Topic Assessment, Special Populations-Assistive & Adaptive Technologies
Subject Area Special Education
Grade PK-12
Tags Vendor Sponsered Session

2:00pm PDT

LTI Should Be A State Standard

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Presentation Site
Canvas believes in open standards that allows great tools to work together. Come learn about Canvas and LTI. We’ll show you some great tools to plug into Canvas and how LTI adoption can help to create a better student learning experience.

Speakers

Steve Helland

Solutions Engineer, Canvas by Instructure

Employee of Canvas by Instructure

Friday April 4, 2014 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 223 5440 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Lecture, Session 8

Host Organization Canvas by Instructure
Focus Digital Age Teaching & Learning
Topic Cloud Computing, Emergent Technologies
Subject Area Not Applicable
Grade PK-12
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2:00pm PDT

myON Enhanced Digital Books - Students Will READ More!

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Presentation Site
This session will provide an overview of the recent myON books pilot and partnership with USOE and UEN, including data and feedback from Utah school districts. There will also be a demonstration of myON reader, which includes personalization of the reading environment, comprehension quizzes, Lexile benchmarks, data and progress monitoring dashboard, reports, and more. Please join us to learn more about this powerful digital resource for your teachers, students, and families.

Speakers

Dave McMullen

Account Manager, myON

Have worked with school districts in the northwest for 17 years helping to integrate technology into classrooms and help improve student achievement. Most of this experience is in the area of literacy, although it includes significant cross-over into other content areas (especially... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2014 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 253 5440 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Lecture, Session 8

Host Organization myON
Focus Digital Age Teaching & Learning
Topic Literacies for the Digital Age, Personalized Learning
Subject Area Language Arts, STEM-STEAM
Grade PK-12
Tags Vendor Sponsered Session

2:00pm PDT

Project Based Learning Activities on the iPad

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Presentation Site
Today I will share a few of my favorite apps that will allow any educator (as well as their students!) to use the iPad to create media rich projects, screencasts of mini-lessons, and full-blown movies without the need for any additional hardware beyond what the iPad has built in.

Speakers

Clint Stephens

Past President, UCET

During his twelve years teaching secondary Science, Regional Technology Integration Specialist Clint Stephens was awarded the Utah Middle School Science Teacher of the Year award in addition to several technology innovation grants & awards. Currently, Clint is a Level 1 & 2 Certified... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2014 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 105 Little Theater 5440 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Lecture, Session 8

Host Organization Southwest Educational Development Center
Focus Digital Age Teaching & Learning
Topic 1:1 Strategies & Implementation, Innovative Learning Enrivronments
Subject Area Not Applicable
Grade PK-12
Tags Educator Lead Session

2:00pm PDT

Tablet, Chromebook or PC – finding the right options

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Darrell Black will discuss new technologies and Intel based platforms coming to the educational marketplace. Are there any differences in Chromebooks? What is an SoC? Is Atom a good or bad choice for a student device? Tablets or PC's? What is a 2-in-1? Get a peek and see some interesting technologies coming to a device near you… soon. Come prepared to ask questions and see some fun and exciting demo's.

Speakers

Darrell Black

Senior Public Sector Territory Manager, Intel Corporation

Darrell has been with Intel Corporation since 1997 and brings more than 30 years of field sales, channel sales and technical experience in the computer and networking industry. Has held various District and Regional field sales management positions at Intel.Now responsible for... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2014 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 238 5440 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Lecture, Session 8

Host Organization Intel Corporation
Focus Technology Infrastructure
Topic 1:1 Strategies & Implementation, Emergent Technologies
Subject Area Not Applicable
Grade PK-12
Tags Vendor Sponsered Session