• Place /Sponsor of Presentation:

  • National Louis University’s Community Engagement and Inquiry Symposium 2017 

• Date of Presentation

  • May 23rd, 2017

This presentation reviewed how museums could be effectively used in field trips in conjunction with the use of educational technology. 

The slide deck can be accessed to the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Presentation:

  • ICE (Illinois Computing Eduators - Now Illinois Digital Educator Alliance [IDEA] ) Con 2018

  • Created during coursework at National Louis University in conjunction with NLU Faculty Dr. Angela Elkordy, Dr. Ayn Kenneman, and fellow graduate students Victoria Alland and Douglas Van Dyke. 

• Date of Presentation

  • February 2018

The original session description was as follows. As a forward-thinking educator, you may understand that using digital tools and creating digital learning experiences means more than 'tech integration' but are curious about what this means in IRL. How can we maximize the benefits of digital tools or learning environments effectively in practice? What are good design practices for digital learning activities and environments? Join us at this session to learn about digitally-mediated, 21st century learning environments and how to effectively design learner-centered experiences using digital tools and contexts. National Louis University’s Learning Technologies graduate student instructional technology coaches will share their creative – and practical – ideas through demonstrations at elementary, middle and high school levels. Collaborating in small groups, participants will build upon their knowledge of instructional technologies, teaching and learning and will be guided through design of digital learning experience to try in their own classrooms!

The website for this presentation an be accessed to the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Presentation:

  • ICE (Illinois Computing Eduators - Now Illinois Digital Educator Alliance [IDEA] ) Con 2019

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• Date of Presentation

  • February 26, 2019

The original session description was as follows. In this world of a variety of tools, apps, and programs, it can be difficult to know where to begin for how to approach an audience when sharing a tool. The best place to start can actually be the very beginning with how the tool works. Sample tutorials for a variety of G Suite apps will be demonstrated in this session with step by step procedures. The process by which one can create a tutorial for one’s own school district will be shared as a conclusion to this session.

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Presentation:

  • ISTE Twitter

• Date of Presentation

  • November 26, 2019

The twitter chat I facilitated can be reviewed in the Wakelet to the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Publication

  • Illinois Digital Educator Alliance 

• Date of Publication

  • February 26, 2020

The chapter of this text examines 7 activities from my 7 first years of teaching that integrate educational technology. To purchase this text, please go to the link on the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Publication

  • Illinois Tech Coaches

• Date of Publication

  • Fall 2020

I contributed to the grades 6-12 section, and I was an assistant editor of this publication

The materials for this publication can be accessed to the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Publication

  • Illinois Tech Coaches

  • Learning Technology Center of Illinois

• Date of Publication

  • December 2020

I contributed to this publication with my lessons that I created for a remote Hour of Code.

The materials for this publication can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 

  • Digital Literacy Conference 2021

  • Learning Technology Center of Illinois

• Date of Presentation 

  • Premiered June 4th, 2021 and was available as a  recording until July 10th, 2021

The original session description is as follows. 

Do your students know how to tell if a website is credible for research? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer variety of materials available for this topic? Don’t know where to start? Determining credible web resources is a skill that all students need, but with all of the possible variations on this idea, it can be challenging to find the most practical solution. In this session, introductory lessons on how to have 6-12 students spot false versus truth sharing websites from a social science perspective will be demonstrated, and discussed. Reflections from the real world implementation of these lessons will be shared in a collaborative conversation. Free handouts of lesson templates, and student workspace templates will be provided.

Learning Objectives

By attending this session, attendees will be able to teach a lesson on website credibility with their 6-12 students using examples of false and truthful websites.

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 1

  • IDEA Northern Suburbs MiniCon 2021

  • Illinois Digital Educators - Northern Suburbs

• Date of Presentation 1

  • Premiered December 11th, 2021 was available as a recording to participants in unlisted Youtube link. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 2

  • Dynamic Instructional & Technology Coaches are Hooked on ED  / Ditched Con 2021 

  • Lake County Educational Services 

• Date of Presentation 2

  • February 4th, 2022

The original session description is as follows. 

Ever struggled with covering basic computer science concepts with a kindergartner? Finding that your 5th grade students are bored with the idea of using their devices unless it is to play games. In this session, how to make coding an exciting topic for students in primary and intermediate elementary will be examined. Lesson plans and videos will be shared to engage students from the youngest age in this topic. Resources will be shared in English and Spanish. 

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to facilitate the hour of code with students in grades K-5. 

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 

  • IDEACon 2022

  • Illinois Digital Educators 

• Date of Presentation 

  • Premiered February 17th, 2022 and was available online after conference. 

The original session description is as follows. 

Are you a new teacher? Are you a veteran teacher who needs a little help remembering what you do from year to year? It’s time to create a handbook for your job! A handbook for your job is not just the regular description of your duties listed on your contract. It is a personalized, tailored resource for all of your responsibilities that you accomplish during the year. It is also a great reflection document so you have a record of what to do, and what not to do the next time you start a unit, or any other project. A comprehensive overview of how to create, maintain, and update a handbook for your job will be covered in this session. 

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to create a handbook they can use for reference when completing the duties of their occupation.

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Sponsor of Publication

  • K12Leaders

• Date of Publication

  • January 8th, 2023

This article was published as a blog post for K12Leaders on January 8th, 2023.

The article can be accessed from the box on the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 1

  • ideaU

  • Illinois Digital Educators

• Date of Presentation 1

  • Premiered August 8th, 2023 and was available online after conference

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 2

  • DigLitCon 2023

  • Learning Technology Center of Illinois

• Date of Presentation 2

  • September 15th, 2023

  • Premiered September 15th, 2023 and was available online after conference. 

The original session description is as follows. 

There are a variety of curriculum materials that cover how students need to manage their digital tattoo, footprint, or digital identity. In this session, two two lessons will be compared and contrasted in how they were implemented to demonstrate students can be taught this concept. A third alternatively will also be examined, modeling through one’s own online brand. How comfortable as a teacher are you with showing your students what appears in an online search about you? Do you want specific examples of how to alter your digital footprint? This session will cover such questions and more about how to manage an online brand for yourself, and your students. This session is geared towards any individual in education who wants to learn how to manage their digital footprint, with specific examples from 3rd grade. 

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to use specific tools to teach elementary students how to manage their digital footprint, as well manage their own digital footprint in order to be a model digital citizens.

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 

  • IDEA Con 2024

  • Illinois Digital Educators

• Date of Presentation 

  • February 19th, 2024

The original session description is as follows. 

There are a variety of curriculum materials that cover how students need to manage their digital tattoo, footprint, or digital identity. In this session, two two lessons will be compared and contrasted in how they were implemented to demonstrate students can be taught this concept. A third alternatively will also be examined, modeling through one’s own online brand. How comfortable as a teacher are you with showing your students what appears in an online search about you? Do you want specific examples of how to alter your digital footprint? This session will cover such questions and more about how to manage an online brand for yourself, and your students. This session is geared towards any individual in education who wants to learn how to manage their digital footprint, with specific examples from 3rd grade. 

By the end of this poster session, attendees will be able to use specific tools to teach elementary students how to manage their digital footprint, as well manage their own digital footprint in order to be a model digital citizens.

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Presentation:

  • Illinois Digital Educator Alliance [IDEA] ) Con 2020

• Date of Presentation

  • February 26, 2020

The original session description was as follows. 

Educational technology and its pedagogy changes rapidly. Conferences bring forth a multitude of minds together to share ideas in jam packed events. Still, the following question remains. How is one to apply the learning from a conference to their own organization? This session will explore tips and tricks for how to gather information in an organized way, and then share it with others after the conference ends. These tips and tricks will be generated by both the presenter, and the audience in an interactive 60 minutes. This session is for first time attendees, or veterans who need a refresher in how to best apply newly acquired practices in their institution. 

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 

  • TCEA/IDEA Con 2021

• Date of Presentation 

  • Premiered February 4th, 2021 and was available as a  recording until end of February 2021.

The original session description is as follows. 

Do words like Yeet and Cosplay sound confusing? Should you be concerned when you overhear students use acronyms like FPS or EDM? Isn’t fluff just what it is in your pillow, not a genre of writing? The Internet has completely changed the landscape of language used by people of all ages. In this session, you will gain an understanding of terms that are used by individuals ranging in age from 6 to 60. Pop culture changes rapidly, but by understanding the terms presented in this session, educators can gain a greater understanding of what their students are actually talking about, and form greater connections with them.

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 

  • SPLASH 2022

  • Lake County's Regional Summer Professional Learning Conference

    • The event was focused on Acquiring, Sharing, and Honoring best practices in teaching, learning, and leading.

• Date of Presentation 

  • Premiered June 14th, 2022 and was available online after conference. 

The original session description is as follows. 

First year teachers have to complete many responsibilities. However, after completing a first, or even second year of teaching in the same organization, a question may emerge. How does a teacher progress their career? 

By the end of this session learners will gain an understanding of how to grow as an educator within a school community, improve professional development practices, and prepare for the next steps for a career in education. 

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 

  • Illinois Ed Tech Coaches Zoom Call

  • Learning Technology Center of Illinois

• Date of Presentation 

  • January 13th, 2023

This 5 minute session was part of a panel of presenters at the Illinois Ed Tech Coaches Meeting held on January 13th, 2023. The theme of the panel was "New Year, New You: How to Reignite & Continue Sparking Coaching Opportunities"

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Presentation:

  • ISTE 2018

• Date of Presentation

  • June 2018

During ISTE Conference 2018, I volunteered and answered questions at both the Google for Educaiton Booth and the National Louis University Booth. If you have questions about these organizations, please reach out. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 1

  • IDEA Northern Suburbs Mini Con 2020 

• Date of Presentation 1

  • January 25, 2020

• Place /Sponsor of Presentation 2

  • Summer Coach Summit 2020 

  • Learning Technology Center of Illinois 

  • Lake County Educational Service

• Date of Presentation 2

  • August 2020

"GSuit Neat: Organizing Your Digital Life" is a presentation focused on how to use Google Tools to maximize one's organization of digital artifacts. It was presented twice in the year 2020 at two separate conferences. 

The materials for the most up to date presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 

  • Dynamic Instructional & Technology Coaches are Hooked on ED  / Ditched Con 2021 

  • Lake County Educational Services t

• Date of Presentation 

  • January 30th, 2021-February 10th, 2021

The original session description is as follows. 

Does starting your own Youtube channel make chills run down your spine? Have no fear, this session covers the basics for how to start a channel, upload a video, and share it with a wider audience. If children can make millions of dollars on this social media platform, you can use it to your benefit in education. Whether you want a place to store all of the videos you have created, or want to share student work with a wider audience, this session is geared towards helping educators start using the platform. 

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 

  • ICIC 2021

  • Illinois Council of Instructional Coaching - 

• Date of Presentation 

  • Premiered October 25th, 2021, was available as a recording 30 days after session. 

The original session description is as follows. 

What is the best method for sharing digital professional development resources with educators in a GSuite District; Google Classroom or Google Sites? In this session, we will examine the pros and cons of each tool, and how you can best implement them for a variety of professional development opportunities. 

Learning Objectives

By attending this session, attendees will be able to determine which tool works best for the professional development they wish to offer.

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Publication

  • Big IDEAs Newsletter

  • IDEA

    • The Illinois Digital Educator Alliance publishes a newsletter every week starting in September 2022

• Date of Publication

  • Premiered September 15, 2022 and was available online after publication

In the September 15, 2022 Volume Three of the Big IDEAs Newsletter, a video I created was featured that explained how to use Gmail's Schedule Send Feature. 

The materials for this video can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 1

  •  Dynamic Instructional & Technology Coaches are Hooked on ED / Ditched Con  2023

  • Lake County Educational Services 

• Date of Presentation 1

  • Premiered February 3rd, 2023 was available as a recording to participants.

• Place/Sponsor of Presentation 2

  • IDEA Con 2023

  • Illinois Digital Educator's Alliance

• Date of Presentation 2

  • February 13th, 2023

The original session description is as follows. 

Docs. Slides. Drawings. Forms. Jamboard. Sites. There are so many Google Workspace for Education Tools available. How do you know the right one to use? In this session for beginners with Google for Education learners will be given examples of how each tool can be used in the elementary and secondary classrooms in a variety of ways. This session will also explore how teachers can use these tools for their own professional usage. Let’s get Googly!

The materials for this presentation can be accessed to the left. 

• Place /Sponsor of Presentation:

  • IDEA Con 2023

• Date of Presentation

  • February 2023

During IDEA Con 2023, I volunteered and answered questions at the Google for Education Certified Trainer table. If you have questions about this certificate, please reach out. 

• Place/Sponsor of Publication

  • Big IDEAs Newsletter

  • IDEA

    • The Illinois Digital Educator Alliance publishes a newsletter every week starting in September 2022

• Date of Publication

  • Premiered March 9, 2023 and was available online after publication

In the March 9, 2023 Volume Twenty Four of the Big IDEAs Newsletter, a video I created was featured that explained how open documents in Google Chat in order to collaborate on shared projects. 

The materials for this video can be accessed to the left. 

• Place/Sponsor of Publication

  • Big IDEAs Newsletter

  • IDEA

    • The Illinois Digital Educator Alliance publishes a newsletter every week starting in September 2022

• Date of Publication

  • Premiered September 15, 2023 and was available online after publication

In the September 15th, 2023 volume 2.6 edition of the Big IDEAs newsletter, a video I created was featured that explained how Google Sheets can be embedded into Google Sites for easy web editing. 

The materials for this video can be accessed to the left.