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9:00am CDT

GSuite on iPad

Let’s learn how to make the most of the latest technologies to support learning on iPad.
Using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Classroom, or Google Meet, you can navigate
and save work across the apps on a daily basis. Come learn more about how working with
Google apps on iPad is easy so students have a seamless experience with Google apps on iPad.

Speakers

A

Apple

Monday August 17, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus Docs, Sheets, Classroom, Meet, iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k-9DUFWcte5kG6cz2ouMZUEyY_M4ewoK?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

30 Creative Activities on iPad

Explore 30 creative activities to do with built-in features of iPad. Designed for all students, these activities can be easily tailored to all ages. Learning more about these tools such as five days of photo fun, challenging friends to take the best slow-motion video, and so much more will open new ideas to fit your every day lesson needs!

Speakers

A

Apple

Monday August 17, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yRp5j8aQd8V_m_J39bwmiTkV5RRzAbwk?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

Managing iPads with Jamf Configuration Profiles: Restrictions and Web Clips

During this session you will learn how to create and modify restriction profiles and web clips (short cuts to websites) that are easily deployed to iPads via Jamf.

Speakers

Margret Hoban

Sr. Change Management Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Margaret has taught across grade levels from first grade to twelfth grade, in both regular and gifted classrooms in IL and NY state. She has also provided professional development for teachers through for-profit companies such as Futurekids and Sylvan Education Solutions, later known... Read More →

Kim Lewis-Provine

iOS Device Management Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

Kim Lewis-Provine is an iOS Device Management Administrator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Technology & Support • Information & Technology Services. Kim joined CPS in 2017 with a gamut of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services. Kim’s work experience... Read More →

Maria Tenemaza

Apple Platform Engineer, Chicago Public Schools

Maria is the Apple Platform Engineer for CPS, responsible for the user experience across the district's iPads and Mac devices. She has been with CPS since 2004 in a few IT technical support positions, which involved supporting different platforms, Windows, Chromebooks, iOS, printers... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Not applicable (Administration or Central Office)
Skill Level Appropriate for all
Department TechCo
App/Tool Focus JAMF
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xlEOPxqvItlkMAedYzXRbl3hpgCIzYhN?usp=sharing

11:30am CDT

Clips - Easy Video on iPad

Clips is a free app that lets teachers and students easily create and share fun and engaging videos. We’ll show you how educators can use Clips to create instructional videos for exploring new skills and ideas — and how students can make videos to share what they’ve learned.

Speakers

A

Apple

Monday August 17, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad, Clips
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yL3WH7L2K2azSgswwzDsRYNbTbuqjpN6?usp=sharing

1:30pm CDT

Google Classroom on iPad

Let’s learn more about best practices using Google Classroom on iPad.

Speakers

A

Apple

Monday August 17, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad, Classroom
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/16qpzc5Fj-ovJLFUlnvGBdrvBnwE2N0_Q?usp=sharing

1:30pm CDT

Jamf: Using Static Groups to Manage iPads

This session will introduce you to creating and editing static groups in Jamf. Learn how to make groups for iPads used for remote learning to make deploying apps and profiles easier!

Speakers

Margret Hoban

Sr. Change Management Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Margaret has taught across grade levels from first grade to twelfth grade, in both regular and gifted classrooms in IL and NY state. She has also provided professional development for teachers through for-profit companies such as Futurekids and Sylvan Education Solutions, later known... Read More →

Kim Lewis-Provine

iOS Device Management Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

Kim Lewis-Provine is an iOS Device Management Administrator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Technology & Support • Information & Technology Services. Kim joined CPS in 2017 with a gamut of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services. Kim’s work experience... Read More →

Maria Tenemaza

Apple Platform Engineer, Chicago Public Schools

Maria is the Apple Platform Engineer for CPS, responsible for the user experience across the district's iPads and Mac devices. She has been with CPS since 2004 in a few IT technical support positions, which involved supporting different platforms, Windows, Chromebooks, iOS, printers... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Elementary, Early Childhood, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Intermediate
Department TechCo
App/Tool Focus JAMF
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BzNfiA2885qVaioLMhuJsTF-o-I9yPb6?usp=sharing

2:45pm CDT

Designing for Remote Instruction with iPad and Apple

Learn how to be best prepared for successful e-learning. In the sessions, you will learn tips and tricks on how to best navigate with iPad and Apple to have the most meaningful and engaging remote instruction.

Below is the link to the Keynote Tutorial
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xgd0MmYutvysYpVXmfrtnkqC9xghNUnH/view?usp=sharing

Speakers

Kasia Derza

STEM Educator, Mariano Azuela Elem School

K-8 STEM Educator at Mariano Azuela Elementary School in Chicago Public Schools with 8 years of teaching experience. Apple Teacher and Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2017. Michigan State University STEM and Leadership Fellow. Computer Science 4 All ambassador.In K-5 grade classrooms... Read More →

Jordan Pelton

Monday August 17, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Appropriate for all
Department STEM, Humanities, Arts, Library, TechCo, Diverse Learners
App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QHkULwh844Ros_IWr8EJHqvoRRXszckO?usp=sharing

9:00am CDT

Becoming an Apple Teacher

Explore Apple Teacher Learning Center, an online professional development learning tool that can be done on your own time. In this session, you will learn how to explore iPad features, learn how to implement them into your classroom, and see examples you can replicate from educators around the world. You will learn how to receive CPDUs for completing each session in Apple Teacher.

Speakers

A

Apple

Tuesday August 18, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-8KCIt_xFcOcN-AC3r0pZawQcB8yBKGH?usp=sharing

9:00am CDT

Jamf Pro Refresher - Deploying Apps via Jamf

Jamf Pro allows the deployment of apps to a mobile device. You can configure and customize managed apps using Jamf Pro. End users can then select an app that is automatically installed to a mobile device without having to log in or contact IT, making app device deployment quick and easy.

Speakers

Margret Hoban

Sr. Change Management Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Margaret has taught across grade levels from first grade to twelfth grade, in both regular and gifted classrooms in IL and NY state. She has also provided professional development for teachers through for-profit companies such as Futurekids and Sylvan Education Solutions, later known... Read More →

Kim Lewis-Provine

iOS Device Management Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

Kim Lewis-Provine is an iOS Device Management Administrator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Technology & Support • Information & Technology Services. Kim joined CPS in 2017 with a gamut of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services. Kim’s work experience... Read More →

Maria Tenemaza

Apple Platform Engineer, Chicago Public Schools

Maria is the Apple Platform Engineer for CPS, responsible for the user experience across the district's iPads and Mac devices. She has been with CPS since 2004 in a few IT technical support positions, which involved supporting different platforms, Windows, Chromebooks, iOS, printers... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Intermediate
Department TechCo
App/Tool Focus JAMF
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bSCro-hpt2w5pQwX34d0HqhIMLoZOW8s?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

Jamf Refresher: Using Remote Management Commands

After deploying apps to a mobile device(s), this session will show ways to use Management Commands to troubleshoot, update iOS, and other mass or individual remote command actions. It's highly recommended to attend Deploying Apps via Jamf session to have a better understanding of this session.

Speakers

Margret Hoban

Sr. Change Management Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Margaret has taught across grade levels from first grade to twelfth grade, in both regular and gifted classrooms in IL and NY state. She has also provided professional development for teachers through for-profit companies such as Futurekids and Sylvan Education Solutions, later known... Read More →

Kim Lewis-Provine

iOS Device Management Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

Kim Lewis-Provine is an iOS Device Management Administrator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Technology & Support • Information & Technology Services. Kim joined CPS in 2017 with a gamut of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services. Kim’s work experience... Read More →

Maria Tenemaza

Apple Platform Engineer, Chicago Public Schools

Maria is the Apple Platform Engineer for CPS, responsible for the user experience across the district's iPads and Mac devices. She has been with CPS since 2004 in a few IT technical support positions, which involved supporting different platforms, Windows, Chromebooks, iOS, printers... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Intermediate
Department TechCo
App/Tool Focus JAMF
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hbOC9GSQUY8YCQwyQvfK6R3pEYXdYNyr?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

Record Your Thinking on iPad

Explore how to screen record on your iPad to bring lessons to life with Apple products, whether you’re building basic skills or looking to enrich everyday activities with iPad.

Speakers

A

Apple

Tuesday August 18, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l6cwVPOUWUeiVFLF7Sn-9jiIUO77xCQj?usp=sharing

11:30am CDT

Engaging Students w/ Active Learning on iPad

When educators and learners aren’t in the same room, how can teachers effectively communicate, interact and have high expectations of their students? Let’s explore essential strategies for continuing the learning process and collaborating with students and colleagues.

Speakers

A

Apple

Tuesday August 18, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xWMFN_CwEb_tAOCECUfbJ2W4CbF5IGBS?usp=sharing

1:30pm CDT

Early Childhood on iPad

Teachers keep finding new and transformative ways that iPad can personalize learning for primary students. Discover developmentally appropriate tools that provide opportunities for reflection and deeper learning experiences. Explore built-in features on iPad that support early reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. And 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.

Speakers

A

Apple

Tuesday August 18, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EcxcG_8rj1HnC0nPaD569x1R15MXu3mz?usp=sharing

1:30pm CDT

Student Centered Sound Design

SESSION DECK HERE: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bCgZjZgsylD6BdPx8FbLehoEt1neyer776xHFbo3dOQ/edit?usp=sharing

Advance student voice and choice by using sound design in your theatre and dance classes and performances, or in other core classes for student's presentations of their work. In this session, participants will learn, step-by-step, how to create a sound design in Garageband on iPad using vocal recording, music, and sound effects. This session will be grounded in the IL Arts Learning Standards and ISTE standards and will begin with an SEL Welcoming/Inclusion Activity. Participants will have access to resources at the end of session including a short video tutorial and a student-facing slide deck covering the technical how-tos that they can modify for their grade band and curriculum.

Speakers

Holly Abney

Arts and Technology Librarian, Arts

Designs professional learning and creates digital resources for district arts teachers who want to practice arts and technology integration in their classrooms.

Tuesday August 18, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level High School
Skill Level Beginner
Department Arts
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/15Ow0YfptLM30sZhp5Wz0lZlcS-jUTaw_?usp=sharing

2:45pm CDT

What's New for IT with Apple

Find out how the latest Apple products can support learning and teaching in your school. In this session designed for Tech Co's, you’ll discover what's new at Apple, meet your Apple team, ask questions, and explore the latest products and solutions Apple offers for education.

Explore new tools and features in iPadOS that are ideal for education. Discover how teaching tools like Classroom make it easy to guide how students use devices and apps in the classroom and provide valuable insight into each student’s engagement. Learn about remote learning support from Apple including the Apple Education Learning Series, the Apple Teacher Learning Center and @AppleEDU on Twitter.

Speakers

A

Apple

Tuesday August 18, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aup4u_KeMWrRXVrV3EgAfY8qNFvQGaAY?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

Early Childhood on iPad

Teachers keep finding new and transformative ways that iPad can personalize learning for primary students. Discover developmentally appropriate tools that provide opportunities for reflection and deeper learning experiences. Explore built-in features on iPad that support early reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. And 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.

Speakers

A

Apple

Wednesday August 19, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EcxcG_8rj1HnC0nPaD569x1R15MXu3mz?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

Jamf: Using Static Groups to Manage iPads

This session will introduce you to creating and editing static groups in Jamf. Learn how to make groups for iPads used for remote learning to make deploying apps and profiles easier!

Speakers

Margret Hoban

Sr. Change Management Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Margaret has taught across grade levels from first grade to twelfth grade, in both regular and gifted classrooms in IL and NY state. She has also provided professional development for teachers through for-profit companies such as Futurekids and Sylvan Education Solutions, later known... Read More →

Kim Lewis-Provine

iOS Device Management Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

Kim Lewis-Provine is an iOS Device Management Administrator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Technology & Support • Information & Technology Services. Kim joined CPS in 2017 with a gamut of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services. Kim’s work experience... Read More →

Maria Tenemaza

Apple Platform Engineer, Chicago Public Schools

Maria is the Apple Platform Engineer for CPS, responsible for the user experience across the district's iPads and Mac devices. She has been with CPS since 2004 in a few IT technical support positions, which involved supporting different platforms, Windows, Chromebooks, iOS, printers... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Elementary, Early Childhood, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Intermediate
Department TechCo
App/Tool Focus JAMF
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BzNfiA2885qVaioLMhuJsTF-o-I9yPb6?usp=sharing

11:30am CDT

Augmented Reality on iPad

What's the future of learning look like? Have you experienced first hand one of the most powerful ways to learn, Augmented Reality? With augmented reality, students can experience just about anything they can imagine. Join us to explore augmented reality apps on iPad that help students connect their learning to the world in new ways.

Speakers

A

Apple

Wednesday August 19, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aup4u_KeMWrRXVrV3EgAfY8qNFvQGaAY?usp=sharing

11:30am CDT

Instructional Videos: Make them clear with Clips!

As many of us discovered this spring, recording a walk-through of classroom directions or a multi-step process can be frustrating, and in spite of our best efforts, it's hard for kids to attend to all the details. With a little planning and the free Clips app (for iPad/iPhone), you can take simple screen shots or photos of each step, explain and add automatic subtitles, and enhance with arrows and text cues. Support your students with clear, multimodal instructional videos and improve your own workflow!

Speakers

Carolyn Skibba

Technology Specialist, Burley School

Since 1999, Carolyn Skibba has served as the technology specialist at Burley School, a public elementary school in Chicago's Lakeview community. She teaches and co-teaches, leads the school’s 1:1 iPad program, and continuously develops integration strategies to support Burley’s... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Appropriate for all
Department Humanities, Library, TechCo, Diverse Learners
App/Tool Focus Clips
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zivcgwb2zWop28j1uHDx1KemyXPTOO5X?usp=sharing

1:30pm CDT

Designing for Remote Instruction with iPad and Apple

Learn how to be best prepared for successful e-learning. In the sessions, you will learn tips and tricks on how to best navigate with iPad and Apple to have the most meaningful and engaging remote instruction.

Below is the link to the Keynote Tutorial
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xgd0MmYutvysYpVXmfrtnkqC9xghNUnH/view?usp=sharing

Speakers

Kasia Derza

STEM Educator, Mariano Azuela Elem School

K-8 STEM Educator at Mariano Azuela Elementary School in Chicago Public Schools with 8 years of teaching experience. Apple Teacher and Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2017. Michigan State University STEM and Leadership Fellow. Computer Science 4 All ambassador.In K-5 grade classrooms... Read More →

Jordan Pelton

Wednesday August 19, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Appropriate for all
Department STEM, Humanities, Arts, Library, TechCo, Diverse Learners
App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QHkULwh844Ros_IWr8EJHqvoRRXszckO?usp=sharing

2:45pm CDT

Engaging Students w/ Active Learning on iPad

When educators and learners aren’t in the same room, how can teachers effectively communicate, interact and have high expectations of their students? Let’s explore essential strategies for continuing the learning process and collaborating with students and colleagues.

Speakers

A

Apple

Wednesday August 19, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xWMFN_CwEb_tAOCECUfbJ2W4CbF5IGBS?usp=sharing

9:00am CDT

Augmented Reality on iPad

What's the future of learning look like? Have you experienced first hand one of the most powerful ways to learn, Augmented Reality? With augmented reality, students can experience just about anything they can imagine. Join us to explore augmented reality apps on iPad that help students connect their learning to the world in new ways.

Speakers

A

Apple

Thursday August 20, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aup4u_KeMWrRXVrV3EgAfY8qNFvQGaAY?usp=sharing

9:00am CDT

Jamf Pro Refresher - Deploying Apps via Jamf

Jamf Pro allows the deployment of apps to a mobile device. You can configure and customize managed apps using Jamf Pro. End users can then select an app that is automatically installed to a mobile device without having to log in or contact IT, making app device deployment quick and easy.

Speakers

Margret Hoban

Sr. Change Management Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Margaret has taught across grade levels from first grade to twelfth grade, in both regular and gifted classrooms in IL and NY state. She has also provided professional development for teachers through for-profit companies such as Futurekids and Sylvan Education Solutions, later known... Read More →

Kim Lewis-Provine

iOS Device Management Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

Kim Lewis-Provine is an iOS Device Management Administrator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Technology & Support • Information & Technology Services. Kim joined CPS in 2017 with a gamut of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services. Kim’s work experience... Read More →

Maria Tenemaza

Apple Platform Engineer, Chicago Public Schools

Maria is the Apple Platform Engineer for CPS, responsible for the user experience across the district's iPads and Mac devices. She has been with CPS since 2004 in a few IT technical support positions, which involved supporting different platforms, Windows, Chromebooks, iOS, printers... Read More →

Thursday August 20, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Intermediate
Department TechCo
App/Tool Focus JAMF
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bSCro-hpt2w5pQwX34d0HqhIMLoZOW8s?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

Google Classroom on iPad

Let’s learn more about best practices using Google Classroom on iPad.

Speakers

A

Apple

Thursday August 20, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad, Classroom
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/16qpzc5Fj-ovJLFUlnvGBdrvBnwE2N0_Q?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

Jamf Refresher: Using Remote Management Commands

After deploying apps to a mobile device(s), this session will show ways to use Management Commands to troubleshoot, update iOS, and other mass or individual remote command actions. It's highly recommended to attend Deploying Apps via Jamf session to have a better understanding of this session.

Speakers

Margret Hoban

Sr. Change Management Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Margaret has taught across grade levels from first grade to twelfth grade, in both regular and gifted classrooms in IL and NY state. She has also provided professional development for teachers through for-profit companies such as Futurekids and Sylvan Education Solutions, later known... Read More →

Kim Lewis-Provine

iOS Device Management Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

Kim Lewis-Provine is an iOS Device Management Administrator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Technology & Support • Information & Technology Services. Kim joined CPS in 2017 with a gamut of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services. Kim’s work experience... Read More →

Maria Tenemaza

Apple Platform Engineer, Chicago Public Schools

Maria is the Apple Platform Engineer for CPS, responsible for the user experience across the district's iPads and Mac devices. She has been with CPS since 2004 in a few IT technical support positions, which involved supporting different platforms, Windows, Chromebooks, iOS, printers... Read More →

Thursday August 20, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Intermediate
Department TechCo
App/Tool Focus JAMF
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hbOC9GSQUY8YCQwyQvfK6R3pEYXdYNyr?usp=sharing

11:30am CDT

Becoming an Apple Teacher

Explore Apple Teacher Learning Center, an online professional development learning tool that can be done on your own time. In this session, you will learn how to explore iPad features, learn how to implement them into your classroom, and see examples you can replicate from educators around the world. You will learn how to receive CPDUs for completing each session in Apple Teacher.

Speakers

A

Apple

Thursday August 20, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-8KCIt_xFcOcN-AC3r0pZawQcB8yBKGH?usp=sharing

11:30am CDT

Instructional Videos: Make them clear with Clips!

As many of us discovered this spring, recording a walk-through of classroom directions or a multi-step process can be frustrating, and in spite of our best efforts, it's hard for kids to attend to all the details. With a little planning and the free Clips app (for iPad/iPhone), you can take simple screen shots or photos of each step, explain and add automatic subtitles, and enhance with arrows and text cues. Support your students with clear, multimodal instructional videos and improve your own workflow!

Speakers

Carolyn Skibba

Technology Specialist, Burley School

Since 1999, Carolyn Skibba has served as the technology specialist at Burley School, a public elementary school in Chicago's Lakeview community. She teaches and co-teaches, leads the school’s 1:1 iPad program, and continuously develops integration strategies to support Burley’s... Read More →

Thursday August 20, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Skill Level Appropriate for all
Department Humanities, Library, TechCo, Diverse Learners
App/Tool Focus Clips
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zivcgwb2zWop28j1uHDx1KemyXPTOO5X?usp=sharing

1:30pm CDT

30 Creative Activities on iPad

Explore 30 creative activities to do with built-in features of iPad. Designed for all students, these activities can be easily tailored to all ages. Learning more about these tools such as five days of photo fun, challenging friends to take the best slow-motion video, and so much more will open new ideas to fit your every day lesson needs!

Speakers

A

Apple

Thursday August 20, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yRp5j8aQd8V_m_J39bwmiTkV5RRzAbwk?usp=sharing

1:30pm CDT

Student Centered Sound Design

Advance student voice and choice by using sound design in your theatre and dance classes and performances, or in other core classes for student's presentations of their work. In this session, participants will learn, step-by-step, how to create a sound design in Garageband on iPad using vocal recording, music, and sound effects. This session will be grounded in the IL Arts Learning Standards and ISTE standards and will begin with an SEL Welcoming/Inclusion Activity. Participants will have access to resources at the end of session including a student-facing slide deck covering the technical how-tos that can be modified for grade band and curriculum.

Speakers

Holly Abney

Arts and Technology Librarian, Arts

Designs professional learning and creates digital resources for district arts teachers who want to practice arts and technology integration in their classrooms.

Thursday August 20, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level High School
Skill Level Beginner
Department Arts
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/15Ow0YfptLM30sZhp5Wz0lZlcS-jUTaw_?usp=sharing

2:45pm CDT

What's New for IT with Apple

Find out how the latest Apple products can support learning and teaching in your school. In this session designed for Tech Co's, you’ll discover what's new at Apple, meet your Apple team, ask questions, and explore the latest products and solutions Apple offers for education.

Explore new tools and features in iPadOS that are ideal for education. Discover how teaching tools like Classroom make it easy to guide how students use devices and apps in the classroom and provide valuable insight into each student’s engagement. Learn about remote learning support from Apple including the Apple Education Learning Series, the Apple Teacher Learning Center and @AppleEDU on Twitter.

Speakers

A

Apple

Thursday August 20, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aup4u_KeMWrRXVrV3EgAfY8qNFvQGaAY?usp=sharing

9:00am CDT

Clips - Easy Video on iPad

Clips is a free app that lets teachers and students easily create and share fun and engaging videos. We’ll show you how educators can use Clips to create instructional videos for exploring new skills and ideas — and how students can make videos to share what they’ve learned.

Speakers

A

Apple

Friday August 21, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad, Clips
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yL3WH7L2K2azSgswwzDsRYNbTbuqjpN6?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

iPad? Where to Start

When educators and learners aren’t in the same room, strategies for communication are essential for continuing the learning process and collaborating with colleagues. You’ll learn how to stay connected, collaborate, and coach your students remotely with built in features on iPad and free Apple software.

Speakers

A

Apple

Friday August 21, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/149P5ci4a9DSmcI0Hv-HM4JMHnQh-UYLA?usp=sharing

10:15am CDT

Managing iPads with Jamf Configuration Profiles: Restrictions and Web Clips

During this session you will learn how to create and modify restriction profiles and web clips (short cuts to websites) that are easily deployed to iPads via Jamf.

Speakers

Margret Hoban

Sr. Change Management Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Margaret has taught across grade levels from first grade to twelfth grade, in both regular and gifted classrooms in IL and NY state. She has also provided professional development for teachers through for-profit companies such as Futurekids and Sylvan Education Solutions, later known... Read More →

Kim Lewis-Provine

iOS Device Management Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

Kim Lewis-Provine is an iOS Device Management Administrator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Technology & Support • Information & Technology Services. Kim joined CPS in 2017 with a gamut of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services. Kim’s work experience... Read More →

Maria Tenemaza

Apple Platform Engineer, Chicago Public Schools

Maria is the Apple Platform Engineer for CPS, responsible for the user experience across the district's iPads and Mac devices. She has been with CPS since 2004 in a few IT technical support positions, which involved supporting different platforms, Windows, Chromebooks, iOS, printers... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Streaming Online

Grade Level Not applicable (Administration or Central Office)
Skill Level Appropriate for all
Department TechCo
App/Tool Focus JAMF
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xlEOPxqvItlkMAedYzXRbl3hpgCIzYhN?usp=sharing

11:30am CDT

GSuite on iPad

Let’s learn how to make the most of the latest technologies to support learning on iPad.
Using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Classroom, or Google Meet, you can navigate
and save work across the apps on a daily basis. Come learn more about how working with
Google apps on iPad is easy so students have a seamless experience with Google apps on iPad.

Speakers

A

Apple

Friday August 21, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus Docs, Sheets, Classroom, Meet, iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k-9DUFWcte5kG6cz2ouMZUEyY_M4ewoK?usp=sharing

1:30pm CDT

Record Your Thinking on iPad

Explore how to screen record on your iPad to bring lessons to life with Apple products, whether you’re building basic skills or looking to enrich everyday activities with iPad.

Speakers

A

Apple

Friday August 21, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Streaming Online

App/Tool Focus iPad
Link to Resource Folder drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l6cwVPOUWUeiVFLF7Sn-9jiIUO77xCQj?usp=sharing