This workshop will provide creative ways to add voice and movement into core classes. Teachers will be able to see examples and learn ways to teach their common core content with a creative twist. Teachers in non-core classes might also benefit from some of the activities taught.
Emily Stam has been teaching theater to all ages for 18 years, 11 of those in Washington County School District. She also has experience teaching Language Arts, Journalism and Creative Writing.
Friday November 6, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm MST
Room 124Desert Hills High School
Educational opportunities for teachers are everywhere; grants, travel, awards, and competitions to name a few. What is out there, how do you apply, and what does a successful application look like?
Amy Pace teaches at Mountain Heights Academy in the Science Department. She has been teaching science for the past 16 years in traditional and online settings. She also serves as the Region IV Rep. on the Utah Science Teachers Association Board, and teaches Zoology through the UEN... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2015 4:50pm - 5:50pm MST
Room 124Desert Hills High School
Learn a set of digital feedback processes and pedagogical tools that will help students learn from and incorporate your feedback when composing in Google Docs.
Allison Winston is an educator for the Hapara team. She has over a decade of teaching and thought leadership experience at the secondary, college, and university levels. Allison was also an early GAFE adopter and has trained thousands of students and teachers to be successful using... Read More →
Saturday November 7, 2015 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Room 124Desert Hills High School
Get the best of both the Google and Apple worlds with Google Apps on your iPad or iPhone! Participants in this BYOD session will explore many updated apps for iOS devices that integrate well with Google, including apps for productivity, Google Drive, social media, exploration, multimedia, and photography. Free apps to download before the workshops
Have you ever had the perfect idea for a piece of adaptive equipment for a client, but lacked the confidence, tools, funding, or time to make it happen? The Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT) is a State funded organization that was set up to help professionals & consumer’s identify, build, adapt, or get funding for their unique assistive technology needs. In this presentation you will learn types of tools, software, and approaches available for free at UCAT in order to find solutions to some of the toughest assistive technology needs in Utah. This includes training on
Assistive Technology Specialist, Utah Center for Assistive Technology UCAT
I currently work as an Assistive Technology Specialist at the Utah Center for Assistive Technology. In this position, I provide direct support to the Utah Assistive Technology Teams (UATT) located in the different school districts. I graduated from the University of Utah with my Masters... Read More →
This fast paced, interactive showcase of easy to implement tech tools shows how to leverage technology in your online, blended or traditional classroom environment and help to build your students ‘digital grit.’
Amberlee Ellett currently serves as the Special Education Director for Mountain Heights Academy and teaches Directed Studies and Theatre Arts. She has been teaching in special education and theatre for the past nine years in both traditional and online settings. She has a Masters... Read More →
Saturday November 7, 2015 2:50pm - 3:50pm MST
Room 124Desert Hills High School
Science 6 Teacher, Learning Coach, Lava Ridge Intermediate School
This is my 12th year teaching and I have taught Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. I have been a Staff Developer/Learning Coach for the past 4 years.