miGoogle 2022 @ NDPMA: Full Schedule

Welcome to the online conference planner for the 9th annual miGoogle conference! You can use this planner to preview conference sessions and build a custom schedule. To register for the conference, visit miEdTech.com/register.

10:10am EST

⭐ Google Calendar for Busy Administrators

Save time using Google Calendar. Begin by exploring invites, attached meeting notes, and private events. Learn to add a colleagues' or room calendar, use notifications and repeat/duplicate events. Dig into new features such as time insights, appointment slots, and advanced search. Connect the Google Calendar mobile app to your account.

If you'd like a copy of the presentation - enter bit.ly/migooglecalendar22 in omnibox and select "Use template."

Speakers

Andy Mann

Instructional Technology Consultant, Muskegon Area ISD

Andy Mann started as a science and technology teacher and transitioned into one of Michigan’s first tech directors. For the last 28 years, he has had the pleasure to serve as an instructional technology specialist for 3 different Michigan ISDs, assisting educators to select and... Read More →

Google Calendar for Busy Administrators miGoogle 2022 pdf

Friday November 11, 2022 10:10am - 11:00am EST
E7 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Admin, Administration (geared for school administrators) | Badge session, Administration (geared for school administrators)

Topic Google Calendar
Skill Beginner / Intermediate

10:10am EST

⭐ What's New with the Admin Console?

Keeping up with constant changes to the Google Admin console is challenging. This workshop is your shortcut to success! Get a rapid fire summary of the latest Google admin updates for Chromebooks, Vault, Groups, and more. These updates will help you manage your infrastructure and improve learning.

Speakers

John Sowash

CEO, Sowash Ventures

John Sowash is an experienced educator and former school administrator who challenges educators to lead their classrooms with creativity and inspiration. John inspires educators to use technology connect with and challenge students. Schools around the world have invited John to come... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Library - Main 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Admin, Technology (geared for IT staff) | Badge session, Technology (geared for IT staff)

Topic Chrome / Chromebooks, Management Console
Skill Intermediate / Advanced

10:10am EST

Autocrat and YAMM: A Teacher's Two Best Friends

Until teachers have their own secretaries, Autocrat and YAMM make the load lighter. Learn to use Autocrat (an extension for Google Sheets) to provide customized resources to students to jump-start the learning process with minimal investment of teacher time. Meanwhile, master Yet Another Mail Merge to bestow miraculously fast delivery of messages and magically insightful information for any GMail and Google Sheets users. From MLA templates to instant scores and feedback for students, Autocrat can be a game-changer. With analysis data from YAMM, save valuable time and avoid communication nightmares.

Speakers

LeAnne Schmidt

Teacher (Middle School), Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy

As an educator for 31 years and a current frontline, face-to-face classroom teacher, my professional goal is the empowerment of educators to do what they do, better (and easier). We have tools. We often lack adequate time and energy to use them. That's why digital resources... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 10:10am - 11:00am EST
A16 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Advanced, Instruction (geared for teachers) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers)

Topic Gmail, Sheets, Forms
Skill Intermediate / Advanced

10:10am EST

⭐ Teach Better, Work Less with Google Slides

Eduprotocols are engaging, student-centered lesson frames that can be used with any subject and grade level. Students get multiple reps for mastery, with in-the-moment feedback and minimal take-home grading for the teacher. #teachbetterworkless The routine of eduprotocols helps student feel safe to take risks and gives them flexibility to express themselves. Attendees will leave the session with multiple templates that they'll be able to use on Monday.

Slides link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hc9mrAJjIRW99lIWvJIvcJurr-D1H31I1jfjPNPPQLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Kaelyn Bullock

Technology Integration Specialist

I’m a Eduprocotols Enthusiast. I'm currently into the Modern Classrooms Project. And I love Canvas.

miGoogle Eduprotocols pdf

Friday November 11, 2022 10:10am - 11:00am EST
E14 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Getting started, Instruction (geared for teachers) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers)

Topic Drive, Slides, Google Classroom
Skill Beginner / Intermediate

11:10am EST

⭐ Tech Tips To Save An Educator’s Sanity!

This session will be centering on finding the very best tech/methods/apps available today to create the best environment possible. It has been developed with student, parent, and teacher input. It will also include different aspects of cloud-based tools to create a student-centered learning environment with the teacher acting as a guide. Stop by and see ways to work smarter, not harder, and get exposed to such tools as Drive for a great classroom presence & better study, Google Docs tips & Tricks, and more!

Speakers

Jay Gross

Keynote Speaker, Jay Gross Productions

I have had a great life...been to and taught in England, visited Italy, Germany, France, Monoco, went to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (North and South), climbed 14,000 foot + mountains, white water rafted out west multiple times, broken my back, arms, nose, leg, and I am still here... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Library - Classroom 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Getting organized, Instruction (geared for teachers), Administration (geared for school administrators) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers), Administration (geared for school administrators)

Topic Gmail, Drive, Docs
Skill Beginner / Intermediate

1:10pm EST

⭐ Teacher's Guide to the Admin Console

So you’ve been given a key to the kingdom where do you start? This session is designed for the teacher who becomes a Tech Team member or the teacher who wants to see behind the curtain! Come and learn the basics of maneuvering through the Admin Console. We will discuss common settings to check, organization units, and how to design user settings for student learning.

You can find a copy of this presentation at http://bit.ly/3G745hv

Speakers

Josh Hubbard

Tech Director and Teacher, Inter-City Baptist School

Teacher’s Guide to the Admin Console pdf

Friday November 11, 2022 1:10pm - 2:00pm EST
A16 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Admin, Instruction (geared for teachers), Administration (geared for school administrators) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers), Administration (geared for school administrators)

Topic Management Console
Skill Beginner / Intermediate

1:10pm EST

⭐ Google Gradebook to Skyward Export

Google Classroom Grades sync to the Skyward SIS is finally here!! Your grading process will be easier by syncing your Google Classroom grades into Skyward. Find out how one district implemented this process through a pilot and implementation across buildings.

Speakers

Caitlin Stansell-Greig

Haslett Public Schools

Kathy Burns

Haslet Public Schools

Alison Dykman

Haslet Public Schools

Margy Barile

Assistive and Instructional Technology Specialist, Haslett Public Schools

GC Grade Export to Skyward pdf

GC Grade Export to Skyward pptx

Friday November 11, 2022 1:10pm - 2:00pm EST
E12 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Admin, Instruction (geared for teachers), Administration (geared for school administrators) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers), Administration (geared for school administrators)

Topic Google Classroom
Skill Beginner / Intermediate

1:10pm EST

⭐ Engage and Participate with Pear Deck

The goal of this session is to get teachers involved and participate in Pear Deck. The session will guide and engage teachers on how to access Pear Deck, Discover the templates Pear Deck has to offer using Google Slides and create a Presentation using Pear Deck and Google Slides that they can bring back to their own classroom.

Speakers

Melissa York

Technology Integration Specialist, Notre Dame Preparatory / Marist Academy

Friday November 11, 2022 1:10pm - 2:00pm EST
A14 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Getting started, Instruction (geared for teachers) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers)

Topic Slides
Skill Beginner / Intermediate

2:10pm EST

⭐ Google Workspace Adoption Tips For Your School

YES! Your school is moving to Google Workspace for Education. Collaboration will be easier. Managing technology will be easier. Working with your students will be easier. See a trend? While many at your school will be excited to learn Google Workspace for Education, there will be others who will be filled with hesitation. They don’t know Google Workspace for Education and the immediate reaction to the change is one of reluctance. How do you increase adoption early on and ensure a smooth implementation for your school? Here are my top tips addressing change management, training and adoption.

Speakers

David Warren

Secondary Principal, Calvary Baptist Academy

David is a gifted communicator in areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education, and apologetics, and has spoken at various conferences, colleges, churches, schools, and other various gatherings each year.Dr. David Warren graduated from Calvary Baptist Academy in Midland... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
Library - Main 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Admin, Administration (geared for school administrators), Technology (geared for IT staff) | Badge session, Administration (geared for school administrators), Technology (geared for IT staff)

Topic Google Classroom, Chrome / Chromebooks, Management Console
Skill Beginner / Intermediate

2:10pm EST

⭐ Drive + Docs + Mel.org = A Winning Integration

Help students of all ages find quality research results at their age/grade level, save the articles with a click of a button, and cite their source properly! Mel.org is a rockstar resources integrated with the google suite--come see how it can enhance your teaching and give your students lifelong research skills.

Speakers

Alecia VandenBerg

Tech Integration Specialist; MS Tech Teacher, Allendale Christian School; Dutton Christian School

Lifelong learner here! I'm passionate about the student experience and equipping them with the tools they need to be confident in who they are and what they pursue. I have 17+ years of classroom experience in grades 6-12, teaching English and Technology. My specific passions are... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
A18 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Elementary, Instruction (geared for teachers) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers)

Topic Drive, Docs, Google Classroom
Skill Beginner / Intermediate

2:10pm EST

⭐ Automagically Filling Documentation & Forms

Teachers have been inputting information on regular paper documents for ages, storing physical copies of meetings, rubrics, and feedback given to students. There are a few tools that can aid the teacher in this process, both with organization and speed. Autocrat and Form Ranger help automatically fill out Google Forms and Docs, enabling for a more professional looking documentation while saving oodles of time. Not to mention, the ability to send the completed Doc to students, parents, and more!

Speakers

Jason Swinehart

IT Coach, Secondary Technology Teacher, Faith Christian Academy

ABOUT ME: I grew up in the great state of Michigan! I love fly fishing, bonfires, playing and watching sports (especially teams from Michigan!), playing video games, reading, watching movies, and exploring technology. CodeClub Founder & LeaderEDUCATION: Bachelors in Youth Ministry... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
Library - Classroom 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Getting organized, Instruction (geared for teachers) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers)

Topic Docs, Sheets, Forms
Skill Intermediate / Advanced

2:10pm EST

⭐ Chromebook Tips Your Mother Never Taught You

Learn the secrets and shortcuts built-in to every Chromebook. Explore the settings and tips to fix “accidental” problems. Uncover the amazing collection of accessibility options including screen and video recording. Learn why administrators and teachers love Chromebooks.

For a copy of this presentation, enter bit.ly/migoogle22cbtips in omnibox and select "Use template."

Speakers

Andy Mann

Instructional Technology Consultant, Muskegon Area ISD

Chromebook Tips Your Mother Never Taught You pdf

Friday November 11, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
E7 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac MI 48340

Getting started, Instruction (geared for teachers) | Badge session, Instruction (geared for teachers)

Topic Chrome / Chromebooks
Skill Beginner / Intermediate