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Welcome to the Information Technology Education Summer Conference! Please remember that classes below are subject to change. All classes are on a first come first serve basis and selecting a class for your schedule does not guarantee a seat will be reserved for you in that class. 

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Monday, June 12
 

1:10pm MDT

Learn to Use Storytelling Apps
Want to see how fast and easy it is for you and your students to create stunning animated videos, attractive visual stories, and exquisite social graphics? Then this session is for you! Learn how to use the storytelling apps Adobe Spark Video, Adobe Spark Post, and Adobe Spark Page, and then spend time creating your own. Time for collaboration amongst other attendees will be given to discuss possible usages of these apps in your class.

Speakers

Monday June 12, 2017 1:10pm - 1:45pm MDT
C227 Skyridge High School

1:50pm MDT

Learn to Use Storytelling Apps
Want to see how fast and easy it is for you and your students to create stunning animated videos, attractive visual stories, and exquisite social graphics? Then this session is for you! Learn how to use the storytelling apps Adobe Spark Video, Adobe Spark Post, and Adobe Spark Page, and then spend time creating your own. Time for collaboration amongst other attendees will be given to discuss possible usages of these apps in your class.

Speakers

Monday June 12, 2017 1:50pm - 2:25pm MDT
C227 Skyridge High School

2:30pm MDT

Learn to Use Storytelling Apps
Want to see how fast and easy it is for you and your students to create stunning animated videos, attractive visual stories, and exquisite social graphics? Then this session is for you! Learn how to use the storytelling apps Adobe Spark Video, Adobe Spark Post, and Adobe Spark Page, and then spend time creating your own. Time for collaboration amongst other attendees will be given to discuss possible usages of these apps in your class.

Speakers

Monday June 12, 2017 2:30pm - 3:05pm MDT
C227 Skyridge High School
 
Tuesday, June 13
 

10:30am MDT

Digital Media 1 Updates
TBA


Tuesday June 13, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
C227 Skyridge High School

10:30am MDT

Fabulous Forms
This session will introduce participants to Google Forms, an awesome tool that allows users to effortlessly create a nifty means to gather data. We'll check out the recently implemented "quiz" option in Forms as well.

Speakers

Tuesday June 13, 2017 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
B108 Lab Skyridge High School

12:40pm MDT

Coding with Code.org's App Lab (Part 1 of 2)
Learn how to use Code.org's App Lab to introduce coding to middle school and high school students. Projects can be published to run on any phone, device, or computer.

Speakers
avatar for Carl Lyman

Carl Lyman

Utah CSTA, Utah CSTA
A teacher of 30+ years from grades 2-12 and adults with most of the time as a computer teacher on a secondary level. A UCET presenter since 1982. A specialist at USBE for 10 years over Computer Science and Information Technology education. A creator of curriculum for teaching coding... Read More →


Tuesday June 13, 2017 12:40pm - 1:30pm MDT
C128 Lab Skyridge High School

12:40pm MDT

Digital Media 2 Updates
TBA


Tuesday June 13, 2017 12:40pm - 1:30pm MDT
C227 Skyridge High School

12:40pm MDT

ECS - Design and Culture Unit
Struggling with how to teach Design and Culture? Come to this presentation and see how to combine days 11-14 in Unit 1 and days 7-9 in Unit 2 into one comprehensive Design and Culture unit.

Speakers

Tuesday June 13, 2017 12:40pm - 1:30pm MDT
C235 Skyridge High School

12:40pm MDT

Fabulous Forms
This session will introduce participants to Google Forms, an awesome tool that allows users to effortlessly create a nifty means to gather data. We'll check out the recently implemented "quiz" option in Forms as well.

Speakers

Tuesday June 13, 2017 12:40pm - 1:30pm MDT
B108 Lab Skyridge High School

1:40pm MDT

Arduino Basics for the Middle School (Part 1 of 2)
Learn the basics for teaching micro controllers in the middle school classroom using the Arduino platform. Ben and Christian have been teaching electronic circuits, coding, and computing through a hands on project based curriculum for last two years. Come listen to our ideas and try it out yourself!

Speakers

Tuesday June 13, 2017 1:40pm - 2:30pm MDT
C227 Skyridge High School

1:40pm MDT

Coding with Code.org's App Lab (Part 2 of 2)
Learn how to use Code.org's App Lab to introduce coding to middle school and high school students. Projects can be published to run on any phone, device, or computer.

Speakers
avatar for Carl Lyman

Carl Lyman

Utah CSTA, Utah CSTA
A teacher of 30+ years from grades 2-12 and adults with most of the time as a computer teacher on a secondary level. A UCET presenter since 1982. A specialist at USBE for 10 years over Computer Science and Information Technology education. A creator of curriculum for teaching coding... Read More →


Tuesday June 13, 2017 1:40pm - 2:30pm MDT
C128 Lab Skyridge High School

1:40pm MDT

ECS - Binary Unit
Come and see some creative and fun ways to teach binary to your Exploring Computer Science students.

Speakers

Tuesday June 13, 2017 1:40pm - 2:30pm MDT
C235 Skyridge High School

3:10pm MDT

Arduino Basics for the Middle School (Part 2 of 2)
Learn the basics for teaching micro controllers in the middle school classroom using the Arduino platform. Ben and Christian have been teaching electronic circuits, coding, and computing through a hands on project based curriculum for last two years. Come listen to our ideas and try it out yourself!

Speakers

Tuesday June 13, 2017 3:10pm - 4:00pm MDT
C227 Skyridge High School

3:10pm MDT

Creative Coding with Code.org and Code Avengers
Help your students to learn to program and code with code.org and the Code Avengers websites.

Speakers

Tuesday June 13, 2017 3:10pm - 4:00pm MDT
c226

3:10pm MDT

Gaming - New Strands and Standards
The new Strands and Standards for Gaming Fundamentals will be presented and discussed.

Speakers

Tuesday June 13, 2017 3:10pm - 4:00pm MDT
C235 Skyridge High School
 
Wednesday, June 14
 

8:00am MDT

Graphics and Animation in Blender 3D
Introduction to interface, modeling, and animation in Blender3D. No prior knowledge required.

Speakers
MG

Mark Grammer

IT Teacher, Uintah School District
I have been teaching programming and digital media at Uintah High School for 9 years.


Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:00am - 9:25am MDT
B110 Skyridge High School

8:00am MDT

Intro to Coding
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:00am - 9:25am MDT
B118 Skyridge High School

8:00am MDT

Minecraft EDU
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:00am - 9:25am MDT
C129 Skyridge High School

8:00am MDT

Solve it with SQL
Bruce Regittko is from Oracle Academy, and is one of their primary teachers and is sent all over the world to teach this programming.. He will be giving curriculum ideas and will be training on JAVA and Database Programing. 

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:00am - 9:25am MDT
C135 Skyridge High School

12:05pm MDT

Changing Students Perspectives Usng Social Robotics Coding
You've played with early examples of social robotics (Siri). Come find out how to use coding for the upcoming 3rd generation social robotics devices to change your students world vision.

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 12:55pm MDT
c226

12:05pm MDT

Microbits and Internet of Things (IoT)
Learn how to introduce your students to the Internet of Things (IoT) using the BBC Microbit. Learn how you can teach your students how to write code to control a micro-controller. The Microbit allows easy accessibility to software and hardware. http://microbit.org

Speakers
avatar for Carl Lyman

Carl Lyman

Utah CSTA, Utah CSTA
A teacher of 30+ years from grades 2-12 and adults with most of the time as a computer teacher on a secondary level. A UCET presenter since 1982. A specialist at USBE for 10 years over Computer Science and Information Technology education. A creator of curriculum for teaching coding... Read More →


Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 12:55pm MDT
C133 Lab Skyridge High School

12:05pm MDT

New 3D Standards
We will discuss the new standards for the 3D classes. We will address our guiding principles, the process we used, and the results that we came up with.


Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 12:55pm MDT
C227 Skyridge High School

12:05pm MDT

SheTech

The Women Tech Council’s SheTech is the largest industry-led STEM program to activate, engage and inspire girls into STEM degrees and successful careers. SheTech provides 9th-12th grade girls hands-on technology experiences, interaction with industry mentors and the opportunity to solve a TechChallenge and pitch for prizes. Over 2000 high school girls participated in the day-long events in 2017. Today you can experience the TechZone, led by our high school interns, where you can experience 3D printing, programmable robots, fast absorbing polymers, particle acceleration and circuit building. These represent just a few of the more than 40 tech experiences. Come learn about SheTech and how you can get your school involved in 2018. You can also nominate a girl from your school to sit on the SheTech Student Board, a representative from every high school can participate on the board.


Speakers
KW

Kristin Wright

Programs Director, Women Tech Council


Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 12:55pm MDT
Vendor Space

12:05pm MDT

UACTE IT New Officers Meeting

Meeting with the new elected officers. 

Agenda will include:

  1. Responsibilities of each positions 
  2. Responsibilities of the committee positions in IT - division
  3. Questions - Answers  - about their new position, etc.
  4. Set up an group email
  5. Set up meeting dates and deadlines for events accruing throughout the year.

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 12:55pm MDT
C139 Skyridge High School

12:05pm MDT

Graphics and Animation in Blender 3D
Introduction to interface, modeling, and animation in Blender3D. No prior knowledge required.

Speakers
MG

Mark Grammer

IT Teacher, Uintah School District
I have been teaching programming and digital media at Uintah High School for 9 years.


Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 1:30pm MDT
B110 Lab Skyridge High School

12:05pm MDT

Intro to Coding
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 1:30pm MDT
B118 Skyridge High School

12:05pm MDT

Minecraft EDU
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 1:30pm MDT
C129 Skyridge High School

12:05pm MDT

Spheros Are Heroes in the Classroom
Come participate in this interactive workshop combining Spheros and classroom curriculum.  Watch your kids become more engaged than ever!  We will discuss various subjects and how you can use mini-bots for projects and application in problem solving.   Please bring your phone or tablet and be ready to download The Lightening Lab app on your device

Speakers
avatar for Amy Roberds

Amy Roberds

Educator/ ECS and FACS, Murray School District
I am new to the tech side of education. After 19 years teaching FACS, my district switched me to IT. It was a huge change so I'm eager to learn new things!


Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:05pm - 1:30pm MDT
C141 Skyridge High School

1:05pm MDT

Changing Students Perspectives Usng Social Robotics Coding
You've played with early examples of social robotics (Siri). Come find out how to use coding for the upcoming 3rd generation social robotics devices to change your students world vision.

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:05pm - 1:55pm MDT
c226

1:05pm MDT

ECS Course Update
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:05pm - 1:55pm MDT
C227 Skyridge High School

1:05pm MDT

Microbits and Internet of Things (IoT)
Learn how to introduce your students to the Internet of Things (IoT) using the BBC Microbit. Learn how you can teach your students how to write code to control a micro-controller. The Microbit allows easy accessibility to software and hardware. http://microbit.org

Speakers
avatar for Carl Lyman

Carl Lyman

Utah CSTA, Utah CSTA
A teacher of 30+ years from grades 2-12 and adults with most of the time as a computer teacher on a secondary level. A UCET presenter since 1982. A specialist at USBE for 10 years over Computer Science and Information Technology education. A creator of curriculum for teaching coding... Read More →


Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:05pm - 1:55pm MDT
C133 Lab Skyridge High School

1:05pm MDT

Oracle Course
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:05pm - 1:55pm MDT
C126 Skyridge High School

1:05pm MDT

SheTech

The Women Tech Council’s SheTech is the largest industry-led STEM program to activate, engage and inspire girls into STEM degrees and successful careers. SheTech provides 9th-12th grade girls hands-on technology experiences, interaction with industry mentors and the opportunity to solve a TechChallenge and pitch for prizes. Over 2000 high school girls participated in the day-long events in 2017. Today you can experience the TechZone, led by our high school interns, where you can experience 3D printing, programmable robots, fast absorbing polymers, particle acceleration and circuit building. These represent just a few of the more than 40 tech experiences. Come learn about SheTech and how you can get your school involved in 2018. You can also nominate a girl from your school to sit on the SheTech Student Board, a representative from every high school can participate on the board.


Speakers
KW

Kristin Wright

Programs Director, Women Tech Council


Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:05pm - 1:55pm MDT
Vendor Space

1:40pm MDT

Codechangers
TBA


Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
C135 Skyridge High School

1:40pm MDT

Digital Media Tips and Tricks
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
C230

1:40pm MDT

Game Development with Unity 3D
Introduction to Video Game Development with Unity3D

Speakers
MG

Mark Grammer

IT Teacher, Uintah School District
I have been teaching programming and digital media at Uintah High School for 9 years.


Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
B110 Lab Skyridge High School

1:40pm MDT

Minecraft EDU
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
C129 Skyridge High School

1:40pm MDT

Python
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
C228

2:05pm MDT

Changing Students Perspectives Usng Social Robotics Coding
You've played with early examples of social robotics (Siri). Come find out how to use coding for the upcoming 3rd generation social robotics devices to change your students world vision.

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 2:05pm - 2:55pm MDT
c226

2:05pm MDT

Microbits and Internet of Things (IoT)
Learn how to introduce your students to the Internet of Things (IoT) using the BBC Microbit. Learn how you can teach your students how to write code to control a micro-controller. The Microbit allows easy accessibility to software and hardware. http://microbit.org

Speakers
avatar for Carl Lyman

Carl Lyman

Utah CSTA, Utah CSTA
A teacher of 30+ years from grades 2-12 and adults with most of the time as a computer teacher on a secondary level. A UCET presenter since 1982. A specialist at USBE for 10 years over Computer Science and Information Technology education. A creator of curriculum for teaching coding... Read More →


Wednesday June 14, 2017 2:05pm - 2:55pm MDT
C133 Lab Skyridge High School

2:05pm MDT

Oracle Course
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 2:05pm - 2:55pm MDT
C126 Skyridge High School

2:05pm MDT

SheTech

The Women Tech Council’s SheTech is the largest industry-led STEM program to activate, engage and inspire girls into STEM degrees and successful careers. SheTech provides 9th-12th grade girls hands-on technology experiences, interaction with industry mentors and the opportunity to solve a TechChallenge and pitch for prizes. Over 2000 high school girls participated in the day-long events in 2017. Today you can experience the TechZone, led by our high school interns, where you can experience 3D printing, programmable robots, fast absorbing polymers, particle acceleration and circuit building. These represent just a few of the more than 40 tech experiences. Come learn about SheTech and how you can get your school involved in 2018. You can also nominate a girl from your school to sit on the SheTech Student Board, a representative from every high school can participate on the board.


Speakers
KW

Kristin Wright

Programs Director, Women Tech Council


Wednesday June 14, 2017 2:05pm - 2:55pm MDT
Vendor Space

2:05pm MDT

Teaching APCSP In A Differeniated Manner
Teaching the AP Computer Science Principles class to students on an IEP and how it is possible for them to succeed.

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 2:05pm - 2:55pm MDT
B118 Skyridge High School

2:05pm MDT

Teaching Cyber Security in Our Schools
Cyber Security professionals are required in more and more organizations because of the national and international threat the cyber attacks represent. Teaching Cyber Security does not have to be intimidating. You can start with some basic ideas and concepts and build from there.

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 2:05pm - 2:55pm MDT
C231 Skyridge High School

3:30pm MDT

Building a Club Around CS and Gaming
TBA

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
C230

3:30pm MDT

Codechangers
TBA


Wednesday June 14, 2017 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
C135 Skyridge High School

3:30pm MDT

Teaching APCSP In A Differeniated Manner
Teaching the AP Computer Science Principles class to students on an IEP and how it is possible for them to succeed.

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
B118 Skyridge High School

3:30pm MDT

Teaching Cyber Security in Our Schools
Cyber Security professionals are required in more and more organizations because of the national and international threat the cyber attacks represent. Teaching Cyber Security does not have to be intimidating. You can start with some basic ideas and concepts and build from there.

Speakers

Wednesday June 14, 2017 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
C231 Skyridge High School
 
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