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VOLUME 33 No. 1 Preliminary Program FALL 2017 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators 33rd Annual Conference Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - Thursday, November 30, 2017 Hyatt New Orleans LACUE REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY! Please visit our website at www.lacue.org to pre-register for the 33rd annual LACUE Conference. You must submit your registration online, where you will have two options to pay. You may select credit card and submit your payment immediately, or select bill me to pay by check or purchase order. Once you have completed the online registration form, you will receive your invoice by email. Print out the invoice and mail it to the LACUE office with your check or purchase order. The early registration fee is $135 for those who pre-register by October 27th after that date the registration fee is $150. If you have any questions about the online registration process, please call the LACUE office at 225-408-4413 or email at lacue@lacue.org. JOIN LACUE! Membership in LACUE is FREE!! Complete your membership application online at www.lacue.org. If you are already a member, please make sure we have your correct email address in our system! If you have not received email from LACUE, please email us at lacue@lacue.org to verify your correct email address. TABLE OF CONTENTS Conference Message..... 2 Conference Sponsors..... 3 Conference Schedule...,. 4 Pre-Conference Sessions.5-10 Conference Hotel.....11 New Orleans Information.....12 Spotlight Sessions Speaker.... 13 Keynote Speaker.....14 2017 Makerspace Contest...15 2017 Instagram and Twitter Contests...16 2017 Conference Information....17-18 2016 LACUE Board... Back Cover

Get ready to laissez les bon temps rouler! It s that time again! The 2017 LACUE Conference is just around the corner. All registrations for the conference must be submitted online, so be sure to go to www.lacue.org and register online before October 27th to receive the early bird registration rate. We will have pre-conference sessions available on Tuesday November 28th, 2017, and seating is limited. We are excited returning to the Hyatt New Orleans, and hope that you will enjoy the property as well. You must be registered for the LACUE Conference to attend any of the pre-conference sessions. Registration for the pre-conference sessions is separate from the conference registration. You will have to pre-register for the pre-conference session you wish to attend. The LACUE Business Meeting and presentation of awards will take place Wednesday afternoon, November 28th, prior to the keynote, we look forward to seeing you in New Orleans in December! Conference Chair - Yvette Ardoin Conference Co-Chairs - Kim Leblanc, Jake Ragusa Program Chair Dr. Sheryl Abshire 2 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors 2017 Gold Sponsor 2017 Silver Sponsors Additional Sponsors 2017 Technology Sponsor 3 www.lacue.org FALL

2017 Conference Schedule Tuesday, November 28 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Conference Registration 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Pre-conference Sessions 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Opening Social Located in the Exhibit Hall 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony (Invitation only event ) Wednesday, November 29 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Conference Registration 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Located in the Exhibit Hall 8:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m. Morning Conference Sessions 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall is Open 11:50 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Lunch Break Located in the Exhibit Hall 12:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Afternoon Conference Sessions 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Keynote and General Session, Business Meeting and Presentation of the 2017 LACUE Awards 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall closed during general session 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Wine & Cheese Reception / Exhibit Hall Reopens Located in the Exhibit Hall Thursday, November 30 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Conference Registration Located in the Exhibit Hall 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall is Open 8:00 a.m. 1:50 p.m. Conference Sessions 2:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Closing/Door Prizes Awarded LACUE DOOR PRIZES We will have door prize drawings on Tuesday evening at the Opening Social, Wednesday afternoon at the Wine & Cheese Social, and Thursday afternoon at the closing session. Laptops, ipads, software, robotics kits, gift certificates.and much, much more!! 4 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Pre-Conference Sessions LACUE Technology Leaders Pre-Conference Tuesday November 28, 2017 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Join your fellow Louisiana Technology Leaders for a full day of professional development which will focus on topics that are informative and applicable to our responsibilities as top level technology leaders. Please take a few minutes to submit your ideas on presentation topics by completing a survey at https://goo.gl/forms/1xvv1xkhsb2ip2ct2. With your input, the agenda will be organized FOR US BY US. The registration deadline is November 10, 2017. All attendees of this pre-conference session must be registered for the full conference on November 29 30, 2017. For questions, email techleaders@lacue.org Target Audience: Top Level Technology Leaders in a District, LEA, Charter System, or Private School Registration Fee: $25.00 includes breakfast and lunch Register at: http://www.123contactform.com/form-2980983/2017-lacue-technology-leadership- PreConference For more information or questions please email techleaders@lacue.org **You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend this pre-conference workshop. Please stop by the LACUE registration desk to pick up your registration packet and badge before the workshop. Engaging Digital Natives in Collaborative Classrooms Tuesday November 28, 2017 Session 1 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 2 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM From prehistoric caves to digitally-rich classrooms, collective interactions have always been a means to learn, share, discuss, and teach. Join SMART Technologies for a hands-on session about creating an easy-to-use, flexible learning environment in your classroom. Learn best practices to meet students in their natural learning environment and use collaborative classroom tools in ways that facilitate student-centric learning, collaboration, and differentiated instruction. Click here to register : https://smarttech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/sv_bkddcv3hdesgkoj For more information and questions please contact Bobby Hartzog, Education Sales Consultant - Texas and Louisiana SMART Technologies 832.846.9144 **You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend this pre-conference workshop. Please stop by the LACUE registration desk to pick up your registration packet and badge before the workshop. 5 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Tuesday November 28, 2017 Session 1 : 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Promethean's Escape Room Pre-Conference Sessions Do you have what it takes to Escape?!? Put your communication and problem solving skills to the test during the Promethean Escape session! You will participate in a 30-min. mobile escape scenario that will highlight cracking codes, searching for missing links and unraveling the steps to complete your mission. Having conversations about Promethean technology in the Immersive classroom won t be a mystery after you participate in the Q&A. Intended Audience: All Click the link to register https://axiedu.com/pre-conference-registration-lacue-2017/ Session 2 : 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Becoming an Effective, Efficient, & Engaging Teacher: Instructional Strategies that Utilize Technology to Encourage Deeper Learning With the pressure of integrating new instructional standards, preparing students for digital assessments, and adapting to a changing curriculum, integrating technology oftentimes falls as an overwhelming, low-priority task. In this BYOD-style session, we aim to take the fear out of instructional technology integration by focusing on strategies that encourage deeper learning. Attendees will leave with a variety of instructional technology strategies anchored in popular curricula adopted by many school districts (Eureka Math, NGSS, Guidebooks, and Social Studies Instructional Tasks). Intended Audience: All Click the link to register https://axiedu.com/pre-conference-registration-lacue-2017/ **You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend this pre-conference workshop. Please stop by the LACUE registration desk to pick up your registration packet and badge before the workshop. 6 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Pre-Conference Sessions LACUE Pre-Conference Blackboard Day and BayouBUG Exploring Data Literacy and Student Motivation Edcamp Style! Tuesday November 28, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. During this half-day event, join K-12 educators and the Blackboard team in a conversation focusing on both data literacy and student motivation. Put on your thinking caps as we brainstorm together, and be prepared to share your experiences and knowledge in the short and dynamic Edcamp-style sessions! Click here to register and view agenda. **You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend this pre-conference workshop. Please stop by the LACUE registration desk to pick up your registration packet and badge before the workshop. Tuesday November 28, 2017 Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Session: Creating Interactive Learning/Assessment in OnCourse Description: What makes digital assessment and blended learning initiatives thrive in Louisiana school districts? Join this collaborative roundtable about using OnCourse to create interactive learning and benchmarking experiences for students. Collaborators include representatives from Tangipahoa, Livingston, and West Feliciana parishes discussing their digital learning and assessment projects. Featured technology will be OnCourse Classroom LMS and OnCourse Assessment. Register at: https://learn.oncoursesystems.com/lacue-precon-assessment-lms Learn More: http://www.oncoursesystems.com **You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend this pre-conference workshop. Please stop by the LACUE registration desk to pick up your registration packet and badge before the workshop. 7 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Pre-Conference Sessions Apple, Inc Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Engaging Primary Learners with ipad 8:30 am - 11:30 am Teachers keep finding new and transformative ways that ipad can personalize learning for primary students. Come to this hands-on event and get inspired by stories of teachers who are having great success improving literacy, numeracy, creativity, and student engagement with ipad. Here's what you'll experience: Hear how teachers are using innovative teaching strategies to personalize content for their primary learners. Discover developmentally appropriate tools that provide opportunities for reflection and deeper learning experiences. Experience curriculum-focused apps that engage students, strengthen their core literacy and numeracy skills, and let them learn at their own pace. Explore built-in features on ipad that support early reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. See how ipad can transform into almost any tool primary learners need a camera, a book, an art set, a voice recorder, a math manipulative, and more. Don t miss this opportunity to find out how ipad is revolutionizing the learning experience for primary learners. Click the link to register http://s.apple.com/de4i8u4i1k Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm At this hands-on event, you ll see how educators can use ipad and Mac to create and deliver engaging STEM content. And you ll learn how digital content can personalize learning and help students of all learning styles grasp challenging concepts. Use a range of engaging STEM apps on ipad that enable anytime learning. Explore a variety of Multi-Touch textbooks and learning materials available for ipad. Learn how educators are using itunes U, an ever-growing collection of free educational resources, to deliver an amazing array of interactive STEM content. Experience a variety of tools for developing STEM projects for your students. Discover why ipad and Mac are the ideal tools for creating and sharing STEM content. Don t miss this opportunity to discover how Apple products can enhance STEM learning. Click the link to register http://s.apple.com/de0c0p4n5b For more information or questions please contact Jana Hart: jana_hart@apple.com **You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend this pre-conference workshop. Please stop by the LACUE registration desk to pick up your registration packet and badge before the workshop. 8 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Pre-Conference Sessions Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:00 AM - 12:00PM Office 365: The what, why, and how of the free tools Did you know that Office 365 is a one stop solution for educators and students to manage learning and increase productivity, in this session you will learn how Office 365 s tools for organizing, presenting, and collaborating can help everyone achieve more. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Teams This session provides an introduction to Microsoft Teams and a walk through of its features and functionality. Participants understand how to create a Microsoft Team in Office 365 and become aware of multiple functions Microsoft Teams can serve from PLCs to Classroom and more. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM OneNote/Class Notebook Want to go paperless? Looking for a way to revolutionize your teaching and learning? Experience the power of Microsoft OneNote! A free tool that takes digital notebooks to the extreme while keeping everything together on all of your devices. Organize, create, and collaborate anytime anywhere with text, audio, video, files, digital ink, and so much more! 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Accessibility Our mission is to empower all teachers and students to achieve more. The classroom is no different. Microsoft Windows and applications like Microsoft Office, along with other assistive technologies, offer features that make computers easier to use and help meet the needs of diverse learners. These give teachers the opportunity to provide personalized learning and offer students an improved experience and equal opportunity in the classroom. Click the link to register https://www.microsoftevents.com/profile/form/index.cfm?pkformid=0x2721143885c **You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend this pre-conference workshop. Please stop by the LACUE registration desk to pick up your registration packet and badge before the workshop. 9 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Pre-Conference Sessions Code.org Pre-Conference Session Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Every 21st century student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. The basics help nurture creativity and problem-solving skills and prepare students for any future career. Code.org has developed elementary school curriculum that allows even the youngest students to explore the limitless world of computing. Courses blend online, self-guided, and self-paced tutorials with "unplugged" classrooms activities that require that require no computer. For students new to computer science each course begins with a grade-appropriate entry point and structured ramp-up of concepts. The progression of courses A-F builds upon each other to ensure continuing students stay interested in new things. They will be studying programming concepts, computational thinking, digital citizenship, and develop interactive games or stories they can share. All attendees will receive the code.org curriculum! Lunch will be provided! Teachers must bring a device (laptop, chromebook, ipad, or tablet). Click the link to register - https://studio.code.org/pd/workshops/2895/enroll For Questions contact Kimberly Lane lane@pd.code.org **You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend this pre-conference workshop. Please stop by the LACUE registration desk to pick up your registration packet and badge before the workshop 10 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

LACUE 2017 Conference Hotel & Rates HYATT REGENCY NEW ORLEANS 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113 Tel: (504) 561-1234 To book your room reservation at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans at the group rate, use the following link: https://aws.passkey.com/e/15317407 If you need additional assistance, please contact the reservations department toll free at 888.421.1442 or visit http://neworleans.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html 11 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Visiting New Orleans for the 2017 LACUE Conference? Check out the latest New Orleans information on the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau Website www.neworleanscvb.com Additional information about the hotel location can be found on the LACUE website Do not forget to check out ALL of the food and beverage options located within the Hyatt. 12 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

2017 LACUE Keynote Speaker Stump the Teacher - Josh Stumpenhorst Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high teacher in suburban Chicago. He holds a Master s Degree in curriculum and instruction as well as a National Board Certification in early adolescence social science. Beyond traditional professional development, Josh is an active member of the Twitter (@stumpteacher) and blogging community as well as a respected presenter. He has presented at countless local, state and national conferences and was the closing keynote speaker at the International Society for Technology in Education conference in 2015. ISTE named Josh a member of their Emerging Leaders Class of 2011. He has also been recognized as the Illinois Computer Educators, Educator of the Year for 2012 and he is the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In addition, he was recognized with a California Casualty Teaching Excellence Award by the National Education Association and was the Illinois Education Association s Excellence in Teaching Award winner in 2012. Josh was named as a Pearson Foundation Global Learning Fellow in 2013 as well as awarded the Outstand Alumni Award from North Central College that same year. Stumpenhorst is an active blogger at Stump the Teacher and his work there has received recognition through numerous EduBlog Awards nominations. He is also the author of the newly released book titled The New Teacher Revolution: Changing Education for a New Generation of Learners, which analyzes current practices in schools and suggests alternate and more effective strategies for all teachers. 14 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

LACUE IS GOING GREEN We are pleased to announce that LACUE will be going green for the 2017 Conference! The program link will be posted on the LACUE website and will be emailed to all participants prior to the conference. This will allow time for you to download and reference the program while at the conference. Wi-Fi will be available in all of the meeting rooms to the access program online at the Hyatt. 15 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

Spotlight Session Speakers Beyond the Chalk Dean Phillips and Jeff Crews Dean Phillips is an educator, a professional speaker, education consultant, and co-founder of Beyond The Chalk, a Montana based company, focusing on transforming education through teacher and student teaching and learning opportunities. He is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Certified Trainer and is a member of the Google Geo Teachers Advisory Team. Dean s passion and enthusiasm for teaching encourages educators to be inspiring, engaging and relevant, while building meaningful relationships with students. Dean is an award-winning Montana educator and has experience in all levels of education and school leadership. He has been a classroom teacher, both elementary and high-school, an educational coach and mentor, a University Adjunct Professor, and a statewide Montana Technology Integration Specialist. Jeff, co-founder of Beyond the Chalk, received his Doctorate from The University of Montana in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on science and technology. He spent the early part of his career teaching 7-8 grade science and also served as the district technology coordinator and a middle school science teacher, working to develop inquiry-based science into his teaching practice. Jeff s experiences led him to The University of Montana where he served as the assistant director on the NASA EOS Education Project. He also served as the assistant director of science and technology projects within the Division of Educational Research. Jeff serves as adjunct faculty for Lesley University and for The University of Montana. J2 Training Joan Gore & Janet Corder Always a crowd favorite at every educational conference where they present, these two ladies love to have fun, and it shows in every professional presentation they give or book they write. For them it's more than just a process, it's a calling. Their trainings take the fear out of integrating technology across the curriculum, meeting the needs of the beginner to the most advanced user. As former classroom teachers assigned to integrate technology at the campus and district levels, Janet and Joan understand the specific needs of educators. 14 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

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LACUE 2017 Conference Information WELCOME The Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators invites you to attend the 33rd Annual LACUE Conference, November 28-30, 2017 at the Hyatt New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. HOW TO REGISTER Once again, this year s conference pre-registration is accepted online only. When you pre-register, as you check out, you will be given two payment options: credit card or bill me. You may select credit card to pay immediately. Select bill me to pay by check or purchase order. Once you have completed your registration, you will receive an invoice via email. You must mail this invoice with your check to the LACUE office. This year s registration fee is $135 for early bird registration for those who pre-register by October 27th; after that date, the registration fee is $150. Please call the LACUE office at (225) 408-4413 if you have questions about the online registration process. The pre-registration cut-off date is Friday, November 10th. Pre-registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on November 10th. Registration will also be open on-site at the conference. On-site registrants must bring payment by cash, check or credit card. Purchase Orders will NOT be accepted for on-site registrants. On-site registration begins at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 28th, 2017. All attendees must register individually; no sharing of registrations is permitted. The Wednesday Opening Social and Thursday Wine & Cheese reception are included in attendees registration. Should an attendee want to bring a guest to attend these two social events, a guest ticket can be purchased when registering or on-site at the conference. Guest tickets are $25. You must be registered for the LACUE conference to attend any of the pre-conference sessions. Registration for the pre-conference sessions is separate from conference registration. You will have to pre-register for the pre-conference session you wish to attend. CONFIRMATION All registrants will receive confirmation of their registration by email. Registration packets may be picked up at the LACUE Registration Desk on the ground floor of the Hyatt New Orleans starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 28th, 2017. Conference bags will be given to the first 1,500 registrants to arrive! Save money by registering before November 10th! REGISTRATION DESK HOURS Tuesday, November 28, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 7:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 7:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. 17 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

LACUE 2017 Conference Information BUSINESS MEETING The official LACUE Annual Business Meeting will be conducted prior to the keynote presentation on Wednesday afternoon. EXHIBIT HOURS Tuesday, November 28, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. With an Opening Social Wednesday, November 29, 7:30 am- 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. With a Wine & Cheese Reception from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday November 30, 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ACCOMMODATIONS The Hyatt New Orleans is the official conference headquarters hotel. More information about the conference hotel accommodations is listed on page 9 and on our website for your convenience. PARKING The Hyatt New Orleans parking garage offers valet parking for $20/night. There is also parking available on the street (with parking meters) and in paid commercial lots and garages. AWARD WINNERS Outstanding regional teachers and educators will be recognized prior to the keynote presentation on Wednesday, November 29 at 3:30 p.m. We look forward to announcing those who set an example of greatness. 2017 ELECTIONS Regions 1, 3, 5 & 7 Area Directors, Post Secondary, Secretary, Treasurer and VP Advocacy & Programs will all be elected during the business meeting. 2017 elections will be posted on the LACUE website. CONCURRENT SESSIONS With over 150 concurrent sessions and workshops, this conference is sure to provide you with ideas and tools like you ve never seen before! All sessions will be posted on the website. REFUND POLICY To receive a refund, confirmed registrations must be cancelled in writing. A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds. No refunds for any reason will be issued for written requests faxed or postmarked after November 10th, 2017. Refund checks will be mailed within one month after the conference. 18 www.lacue.org FALL 2017

LACUE OFFICERS President: Kim Leblanc kim.leblanc@cpsb.org Past President: Inkie Landry inkielandry@icloud.com Vice President (President- Elect): LaShona Dickerson ladickerson@lpssonline.com Vice President (Advocacy & Programs): Dr. Sheryl Abshire sheryl.abshire@cpsb.org Secretary: Tammy Seneca tammy.seneca@wbrschools.net Treasurer: Dianne Leblanc dleblanc@iberia.k12.la.us Publications: Brian Mull bmull2@gmail.com Parliamentarian: Rob Logan rlogan@uview.academy Conference Chair: Yvette Ardoin yvette.ardoin@cpsb.org LACUE OFFICERS Member At- Large: Jake Ragusa ragusaj@apsb.org Member at Large : Matthew Chauvin mchauvin1@stcharles.k12.la.us DOE Liaison: Carol Mosley Carol.Mosley@la.gov Vendor Representative: Albay Hanks hanks.albay@gmail.com AREA DIRECTORS Area 1: Paula Naugle paula.naugle@jppss.k12.la.us Area 2: Stephanie Thompson stephanie.thompson@wbrschools.net Area 3: Bonnie Dinvaut bdinvaut@stjohn.k12.us Area 4: Lindsey Keely lkkeely@lpssonline.com Area 5: Pam Nicholson pam.nicholson@cpsb.org Area 6: Ranay Lozada ranay.lozada@rpsb.us Area 7: Christina Gremillion cgremillion@caddoschools.org Area 8:Clint Miller miller@opsb.net Post Secondary Director: Dr. Michael Beutner beutner@ulm.edu