Medfield's 2016 Digital Learning Day: Full Schedule

Medfield Public Schools invites you to our 4th Annual Digital Learning Day! It is an entire day filled with free professional development from over 60 teacher-led workshops focusing on MakerSpace/ STEAM, the integration of iPads & Google Apps for Education, student showcases, discussion panels, and special Out-of-District guest presenters.

8:30am EDT

Infographics: The New Way to Share Student Research

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Looking for fun, creative ways for your students to practice close reading and research skills? Join us to learn how to use inforgraphics to motivate your students to create, collaborate and share research presentations. At the end of the session, time will be given for teachers to make their own infographic.

Presenters

Christy Callahan

Dale Street School

Reading Specialist grades 4-5

Julie Lowerre

5th grade teacher, Dale Street School

Teaching 5th grade with enthusiasm. PBL and blended learning are my current passions but creativity in the classroom is a constant pursuit. Love the maker movement and want to promote the skills that will help my students change the world. #FuseMA #tlap #designthinking #bepr... Read More →

Friday March 25, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Classroom 115 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Digital Creations, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Innovation, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

8:30am EDT

Google Classroom

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After much hesitation, I jumped into using Classroom this year, and I would not turn back having started using it. My session will cover the basics of how to set up Classroom and communicate to students with it. I have used Classroom to communicate with students, conduct class activities, work on major written asignments, and issue homework and class starter / exit slip activities. All of these topics will be covered in the session.

Presenters

Brian Gavaghan

7th Grade English, Blake Middle School

Friday March 25, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Lab 006 Downstairs

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Google, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

8:30am EDT

Pass your Google Driving Test!

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Calling all beginner Google Drivers- this session is for you. Learn how to navigate Drive, be better organized, save time and use Google Drive like a pro!

Here is the link to my presentation. There will be plenty of hands-on time, so let me know if you'd like help with anything in particular!

Presenters

Leora Seri

Spanish Teacher, Medfield High School

Spanish Teacher, Project Teamwork advisor, former lacrosse coach, self-proclaimed tech nerd

Friday March 25, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Lab 119 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Google, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

8:30am EDT

Using Today's Meet to Enhance Socratic Seminars

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My partner Ann Marie Fratolillo and I will show how to run a Socratic Seminar (student-run discussion) using Today's Meet, to facilitate involvement of all students. We will discuss how we've used it, how it can be extended beyond the classroom, etc. To model the process, we will host a Socratic during the session on using technology in the classroom. To prepare for the session, feel free to visit this link: and consider how/why you use technology in the classroom, and if you have any concerns about it. In addition, we will provide copies of the Goals & Rubric for Socratic.

Pre-reading is not necessary; we will provide access to the article at the session as well.

Presenters

Ann Marie Fratolillo

Blake Middle School

M.A. Garcia

English Teacher, GSA Advisor, Medfield High School

Friday March 25, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Classroom 116 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Innovation, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

8:30am EDT

Sphero Year II and MakerSpace

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Last year, I covered how we planned to use the Robotic Ball - Sphero - that Bedford received through a community grant. This year I will talk about what we learned and how they will fit into our MakerSpace this year!

This is a hands on activity so bring your iPad It might be a good idea to download the SPRK Sphero app from the App Store (its free)! Don't worry there will be extra iPads and plenty of Spheros :)

Handout/Presentation Link

Presenters

Matt Hall

Digital Learning Coach, High Plain Elementary

SpheroInformationDLDMedfield pdf

Friday March 25, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Classroom 120 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, K-5 | Innovation, 6-8, K-5 | Robots, 6-8, K-5

8:30am EDT

You're Still not on Twitter?

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What? You're Not On Twitter? Twitter has become a terrific resource for educators. Come and learn the benefits of this social media tool and create your own Professional Learning Network (PLN). We'll sign you up for an account and get you off and running.

Presenters

Robert Parga

Principal, Medfield High School

Friday March 25, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Classroom 112 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Social Media, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

8:30am EDT

Self Care for the Educator

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Yes, that means taking a little time for yourself. Our students aren't the only ones who experience stress and anxiety. In this session, participants will practice techniques that can help manage stress, increase focus, and simply make you feel better. Breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, positive affirmations and Brain Gym will be among the tools presented in this session.

Presenters

Karen Renaud

Wellness, Stress Management, Ballroom Dance, Personal Safety Teacher, Medfield High School

Stress management techniques.

Friday March 25, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Classroom 125 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Wellness, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

9:45am EDT

Student Showcase: Tinkerers with a Purpose

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In this showcase, Binit, Andrew, Sam and Matt will showcase how they are using innovative technology outside of the traditional classroom. Sam will present about his passion for building and flying drones; Andrew will highlight his work with 3D printers; Binit will show the apps he has created and Matt will demonstrate a 3D printing product. Come see the amazing work these Seniors have accomplished.

here is the slide show

Presenters

Matt Averill

Orla Berry

Science Dept Chair 6-12, Medfield Public schools

AP Bio Teacher; Science Department Chair Grades 6-12;

Sam Johnson

Andrew Maritan

Binit Shah

Friday March 25, 2016 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 205 Upstairs

9:45am EDT

Boom! Comics in the Classroom

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- This workshop will give ideas on how to use comics within any classroom (student creation of comics and how to use the AppleTV to project published comics) and allow time to experiment with these new ideas so that you can bring this into your classroom on Monday!
- I will share some exemplars from my classroom through video & pictures
- I will share digital resources for getting graphic novels on apps that will allow students to access these & even differentiate learning
- I will have a suggested graphic novel list for each grade level and other amazing resources- I will give a quick overview of why comics are crucial tools to foster student engagement and promote active learning environments
Get ready to feel inspired and to be ready for class on Monday!
Here is a preview of my presentation... I can't wait!

Presenters

Kerry Cowell

Library Media Specialist, Medfield High School

Friday March 25, 2016 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 203 Upstairs

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Digital Creations, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Innovation, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

9:45am EDT

Google Sites

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Come learn how to make a google site starting from scratch!
You will be coached through the wonderful world of google sites and many of the exciting features google site has to offer. We will teach you step by step how to set up your site as well as organize any existing google site you may already have but have not explored.
There will be instructional time as well as time to work on creating/improving your own site.
You will leave this session with your google site ready to go and share with your students!

The link to our presentation can be found here

Presenters

Mary Adams

Medfield High School

Bailey Burke

GH McCabe

Medfield High School

Friday March 25, 2016 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Lab 008 Downstairs

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Google, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

9:45am EDT

Organizing Your Google Digital Life

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Are you feeling bogged down by a full inbox and a lengthy "shared with me" list? Do you wish that attendance list would just magically archive instead of clogging up your inbox? Come to my session and learn how to clean up your Google digital life! I will teach you how to use color-coded labels (which you can show or hide), color-coded folders, subfolders, filters, a gmail meter tool, stars, views, and a variety of other interesting Google settings options. Above all else, you will have the TIME to start getting yourself organized and on a roll for the new year. I promise that once you get to the point of organization you desire, it is much easier to keep it that way!

Presenters

Kelly Chamblin

Fifth Grade Teacher, Medfield Public Schools

Friday March 25, 2016 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Lab 007 Downstairs

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Google, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

9:45am EDT

Using Osmo in the classroom

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Join us in this hands-on session to explore the Osmo and the many uses for your classroom.

Presenters

Margot Hayes

Dale Street School

Teacher by day, chandler by night.💃🏻🕯

Meghan Krauss

Grade 4 Teacher, Dale Street School

Friday March 25, 2016 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 125 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, K-5 | Innovation, 6-8, K-5 | MakerEd, 6-8, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, K-5

9:45am EDT

Design Thinking and STEM

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Teachers and tech integration specialists looking for concrete ideas to engage students in design thinking this session is for you! We will explore various ways to guide students through the design process with a focus on flexible thinking. How can we teach our students that failure is an essential component of learning? Using the City X curriculum and Tinkercad, students collaborate, problem solve, design, and 3D print. Additional ideas for exploring the design process with students and 3D printing will be shared. Access to a 3D printer is NOT necessary to attend this session.

Here is a link to our presentation .

Presenters

Mark Pizzi

IT, Norfolk Public Schools

Rafael Sardi

IT, Norfolk Public Schools

Robin Tucceri

Technology Integration Specialist, Norfolk Public Schools

Former fifth grade teacher now working as a technology integration specialist. Interested in collaborating with teachers, students, administrators.

Friday March 25, 2016 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 114 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, K-5 | Innovation, 6-8, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, K-5

11:00am EDT

May the Forms be With You!

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Looking for an easy way to frame learning, assess your students’ knowledge, and compile responses in one place? We will show you a couple of ways to use Google Forms to survey your students, quiz them, and even have them poll each other. All of the results can be viewed by individual students or by the class (think: pie chart!). Leave with a customized survey to use in class tomorrow!

Presenters

Heather Gonzalez

Medfield High School

Monique Goodrow-Trach

Friday March 25, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Lab 119 First Floor

Assessments, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Google, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

11:00am EDT

Student Presentation: Basic Computer engineering and youth entrepreneurship through technology

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In my section, I would like to teach basic computer engineering through Arduino, and how it can be taught in schools. Also, I would like to show how basic computer engineering can influence and inspire young kids to become more interested in the subject and gain useful tools.

Presenters

Mateo Conde

Co-founder, Mcube Webdesign Llc.

I am a junior in high school that pursues his interests in computer science and entrepreneurship, through my own company. I began programming when I was 8 years old and have taught myself everything I know about programming. I have recently begun to learn how to create and program... Read More →

Friday March 25, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 115 First Floor

11:00am EDT

Using Explain Everything to support classroom teachers

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Ever have a student who missed a lesson? Or one that just needs some extra time to think and have the lesson repeated?
How about a parent who really doesn't understand that "new" math and cannot help their child at home?
We might have the answer to that as we have discovered the benefit of having a video library of quick, targeted mini-lessons.

The purpose of this workshop is show teachers how to create instructional videos using Explain Everything and iMovie.
You'll walk away with a least one mini-lesson (we hope more) that you can store in your own teaching library (a folder in Google)!

Presenters

Kim Connolly

Wheelock School

Joan Dion

Grade 2 Teacher, Wheelock School

Laurie McNeil

Math Intervention Specialist, Wheelock School

I'm passionate and curious about how students learn math and science. I chose this position at Medfield so I could help students develop a love for these two subjects. Being an artist and musician, as well as some one who can dig deep into data (yeah-both sides of the brain are working... Read More →

Friday March 25, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 202 Upstairs

Beginner, K-5 | Digital Creations, K-5 | Hands-on, K-5

11:00am EDT

Google Slides

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Have you ever wondered how to embed YouTube videos on slides without comments or suggested videos? This trick and several others will be shared. In addition to using Google Slides for presentations, we will provide you with a variety of ways to use Google Slides to teach. Methods will be shared for whole class, groups/centers, and individual use.

Here's our presentation!

Presenters

Mike Douglas

Dale Street School

Suzanne Flynn

4th Grade Classroom Teacher, Dale Street School

Friday March 25, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Lab 007 Downstairs

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Google, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

11:00am EDT

Teach Beyond the Whiteboard And Mobilize Your Learning with Google Classroom

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Looking for a more organized way to assign, collect, and grade assignments? Google Classroom is your solution! We will provide the opportunity to see this process from both teacher and student perspective. You will leave this session with your own Google Classroom and an idea for how it can enhance your teaching. For educators who already have Google Classroom, come learn about the latest updates and how to use them to enhance your instruction!

Presenters

Shannon MacDonald

grade 4, Dale Street School

Copy of Google Classroom DLD

Friday March 25, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Lab 006 Downstairs

Beginner, 6-8, K-5 | Google, 6-8, K-5

11:00am EDT

Using Social Stories to Help Calm Anxious Students

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We would like to share a few apps related to social skills. We will introduce each app and then allow the audience to play with each one to learn how to use them. It would be geared for early elementary audience, particularly those who do individual and/or small group instruction. Please install Going Places and Social Stories from the app store.

Presenters

Karen Alberts

Speech-Language Pathologist, Medfield Public Schools

Kelley Kennedy

Special Educator, Wheelock School

I am a special education teacher at the Wheelock Elementary school here in Medfield. I feel so fortunate to have been partnered with Franklin and we have been working together since 2017. We would love for you to come learn about all of the wonderful things that Franklin has done... Read More →

Friday March 25, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 204 Upstairs

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Special Needs, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

12:00pm EDT

Cruising into Coding with Pro-Bots

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Thanks to a grant from the MCPE Dale Street School has been running a pilot program integrating 50 Pro-Bots into fourth and fifth grade classrooms. Are you looking for a robotic to use in your classroom that doesn't require an app or device to run it? Pro-bots are the answer for you! Pro-Bot is a turtle robot, cleverly disguised as a race car. This device offers students an enticing, engaging, and hands-on experience with programming and geometric concepts. Pro-Bot commands are entered via a set of arrow and number keys mounted on the back of the device. Plan a route for Pro-Bot using distance and degree measures on the keypad controls. Come to my session to learn about these robots, their basic functions, how to program them, and PLAY!

See the link for my presentation here!

Presenters

Marissa Foley

Technology Integration Specialist, Medfield Public Schools

Hello! I am a Technology Integration Specialist in Medfield Public Schools. I love my job and I love my team!

Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Classroom 125 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, K-5 | Computer Science, 6-8, K-5 | Innovation, 6-8, K-5 | MakerEd, 6-8, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, K-5

12:00pm EDT

Comics: AWESOME. Retelling the text: not so awesome...

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Comics: AWESOME. Retelling the text: not so awesome...Retells are an really important part of reading comprehension but what if they didn't have to be so boring for the kids and for YOU?! Join me on a journey with Book Creator to turn those boring retells into an adventure filled comic! Book Creator has created templates that make comics easy to construct as well as including real fonts from Marvel. The kids will be begging to let them retell their favorite story!

Please make sure you have installed and updated Book Creator.

Presenters

Deborah Trikoulis

3rd Grade Teacher, Wheelock School

Using technology in the elementary classroom.

Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Classroom 202 Upstairs

Beginner, 6-8, K-5 | Digital Creations, 6-8, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, K-5

12:00pm EDT

Tell Your Story Digitally: Learn, Create and Share

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Come learn how to share your students’ voice beyond your classroom with the Digital Storytelling app Adobe Voice. We will also show you the storytelling potential with SeeSaw. You will leave this workshop not only knowing how to use these apps but how to share them out in your websites, blogs and on Twitter. Please come with both (free) apps on your devices.

View our presentation here - we look forward to seeing you!

Presenters

Randie Groden

Teacher Librarian, Memorial School

Randie is a Teacher Librarian who loves to connect students and staff with books and technology.

Bethany Robertson

LMS, Wheelock School

@libfunnessBethany has taught K-12 as a Teacher Librarian, but is most currently at Ralph Wheelock Elementary School in Medfield. Funergizing learning, sparking innovation and tapping into students’ creativity are what Bethany is most passionate about.

Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Classroom 203 Upstairs

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Digital Creations, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Innovation, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

12:00pm EDT

Using Zaption to increase student engagement

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The goal of this session is to introduce teachers to the learning tool 'Zaption'. This web-based tool allows teachers to "turn videos into interactive learning experiences that engage students and deepen understanding." (from Zaption website).

I intend to share this tool from my perspective as a professional developer and then allow for exploration time for teachers to determine ways to use this tool with students in their classrooms.

Presentation Link: Increasing Student Engagement with Zaption

Presenters

Jamee Callahan

Elementary Literacy Coordinator, Medfield Public Schools

Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
LMC

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Hands-on, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

12:00pm EDT

Supporting Students with Print Disabilities

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Let's level the playing field for students with documented print disabilities. Together, we will explore the possibilities available with Bookshare, which is an online library of accessible educational media for readers of all ages with print disabilities. I will share how you can get started with using Bookshare with eligible students.

How do you start?
What's the best device to use?
How do students use it at home?

We can also take a look at how you can move to the next level in your use of Bookshare. I'll definitely be sharing how I "tricked" one of our most reluctant readers into using Bookshare on an iPad.

You can view resources for this session here: bit.ly/2016dld

Presenters

Stephen Harte

Technology Integration Specialist, Chickering School

I spent sixteen years teaching 4th and 5th grade so I am familiar with the demands placed on the classroom teacher. In 2009, I made the switch to a specialist. Now I spend my time educating teachers and students. It's the best job ever. I think it's important to put a heavy emphasis... Read More →

Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Classroom 115 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Special Needs, 6-8, 9-12, K-5

12:00pm EDT

Wearable Fitness Trackers

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Excited or confused about the world of fitness trackers? Come and learn about some of the cool tools available to help you improve or sustain your health. There are so many options available and there is something in every price range. Before we can be our best for our students, we need to take care of ourselves. Fitness trackers remind us to do that. This session will include an overview of fitness trackers as well as apps for tracking fitness and nutrition. Unwrap those Fitbits, Jawbones, and pedometers from their packaging and bring them with you to the session! This will be a hands-on, give it a try, figure out what you've got or what you want kind of session.

Presenters

Susan Cowell

K-12 Wellness Department Chair, Medfield Public Schools

I love learning about new things teachers are trying in their classrooms to help their students learn. I love supporting my teachers who are bravely stepping out of their comfort zones, risking failure. They are the real ALL STARS! One's wellness is dynamic, and so is wellness education... Read More →

Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Classroom 120 First Floor

Beginner, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Parent, 6-8, 9-12, K-5 | Wellness, 6-8, 9-12, K-5