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8:30am PDT

Google Suite Basic for Secondary Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

This hands-on session is perfect for those newer to Google tools. Learn how to navigate Google Workspace, including GMail basics, Google Drive organization, and how to create and share Docs, Slides, and Calendar events. Build confidence using the tools you'll rely on daily in your classroom.

Presenters

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Room 31

Breakout Session

10:10am PDT

Grades 6-12 Classroom Tech Essentials for EXPERIENCED Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 31

Session Slides

Designed for teachers who already possess a strong foundation in classroom technology, this session presents exciting opportunities to enhance student engagement and foster inquiry-based learning. Discover the power of advanced tools like HyperDocs, Adobe Express, Genially, and AI technology such as ChatGPT, MagicSchool, Snorkl, among others, to facilitate collaboration and encourage critical thinking within your chosen subject area. Get ready to unlock a world of endless possibilities and ignite a passion for learning in your students!

Presenters

Michelle Hays

History and Art Teacher, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy

I’m an educator with a passion for making learning more accessible and engaging for all students. With a Master of Education in Innovative Learning, I’ve focused on how emerging technologies—especially AI—can support teachers in transforming lessons to better meet student... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 31

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, High School

12:00pm PDT

Elementary Art & Music: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 31

Session Slides

Review standards, grading practices, sample units, and creative approaches for art and music instruction in elementary settings.

Presenters

Cyndi Chancellor

Music Teacher, Laurel Creek Elementary School

I am currently an elementary music and band teacher at Laurel Creek Elementary School. I graduated from the University of the Pacific and earned a Master's Degree from CSU, Stanislaus. I started teaching in 1988 in Stanislaus County, and then transferred to F-SUSD in 2000. I have... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 31

Breakout Session

Grade Level Elementary Release

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