2019 High AIMS Summer Institute: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2019 High AIMS Summer Institute!

High AIMS is a consortium of 30 public school districts in southwest Ohio. Fairfield City Schools will serve as this year’s host to 2,000+ educators for our 6th annual Summer Institute. We will offer two nationally acclaimed keynote speakers and 250 breakout sessions as teachers and administrators immerse themselves in dynamic and inspiring professional learning.

#HighAIMS19

August 1-2, 2019 Held at Fairfield High School
8:30 am - 4:00 pm 8800 Holden Blvd.
Fairfield, OH 45014

Keynotes: August 1 - Hall Davidson
August 2 - Ron Clark

10:15am EDT

Templates for Teacher (45 min)[Repeated 8/2@1:15pm]

Limited Capacity full

Creation is an essential skill that enables students of all ages to truly understand whatever concept being taught. Creating something can seem intimidating at times, but with Templates for Teachers, have taken the intimidation and time-consuming preparation out of the way!

Google Slides & Drawings offer the ability to create just about anything, especially a wide variety of templates to use as "hooks" in the classroom. The use of Google Slides and Drawings provides differentiation tools to meet the needs of the wide range of students in the classroom in a fun and meaningful way. Writing uses include diagrams, charts, interactives, and more! Additionally, Google’s ability to share creations is a powerful tool for student collaboration and parent engagement.

Presenters

Beth Kingsley

3rd Grade Teacher, Ross Local School District

Beth has been teaching elementary students for sixteen years. She taught second graders in southeast Ohio for five years, then moved back to southwest Ohio where she has been teaching third grade ever since. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Miami University... Read More →

Sarah Kiefer

Ross Local School District, Ross Local School District

I am an educator who is passionate about helping to inspire & move education forward. Technology can be a powerful tool and I strive to help teachers use tech in a meaningful way in their classrooms. I also love all things Google - I am a Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Educato... Read More →

Thursday August 1, 2019 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
HS 2410

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

12:15pm EDT

Creating Digital Class Notebooks to Personalize (45 min)[Repeated 8/2@1:15pm]

Limited Capacity filling up

Curious about how to manage personalized learning in the classroom? Learn how to create a class notebook in Microsoft OneNote. The instructor will share her journey on how she transformed her classroom by personalizing instruction, content, and assessments while using this one tool. Participants will learn how students learned to improve organization, build collaboration, and provide immediate feedback in order to improve personal learning. Participants will create a class notebook for the upcoming school year.

Presenters

Jackie Bender

5th Grade ELA Teacher, LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS

My name is Jackie Bender. I have been teaching for 22 years. I currently am a 5th grade language arts teacher at Union Elementary. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as my Gifted Endorsement. I recently became ISTE certified and have a passion for tech... Read More →

Thursday August 1, 2019 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
HS 2207

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

12:15pm EDT

Social Media For Good (45 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

At Adena Elementary in Lakota Local Schools, Principal John Mattingly and Head Custodian John McCutchen help lead #TeamAdena and have a focused effort to promote positivity, highlight and showcase our students and staff learning and achievements, highlight school programming and events, and connect families so parents can see what a “day in the life of school” looks like. This session will include tips and tricks for doing so. Remember if you do not tell your school’s story, someone else will and it may not be your preferred narrative, so let’s use Social Media For Good!

Presenters

John Mattingly

Principal, Lakota Local Schools

John Mattingly is beginning his 3rd year as Principal of Adena Elementary, a Lakota school that serves 600+ students in grades 3-6. Previously, he was a Principal in Finneytown Local Schools. John has an elementary teaching background in both Lebanon and Lakota.

John McCutchen

Head Custodian, Lakota Local Schools

Head Custodian John McCutchen has been in his role serving Lakota Local Schools for nearly 25 years. He was one of the recipients for the Educator of the Year in 2018. That’s right, and he tweets!

Thursday August 1, 2019 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
HS 3213

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators, Building and District Level Administrators

12:15pm EDT

Teachers Just Wanna Have Choice: A new lens on Professional Learning (45 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Traditional professional development models force teachers into stagnant one-size-fits-all packages or expensive post-graduate programs that may never impact instructional practice. Edge•U offers educators pertinent microcredentials (badges) based on effective implementation of high-impact strategies supported by engaging technology. Participants can earn a wide variety of badges that confirm their accomplishments in the classroom and even earn CEU’s or graduate credit along the way! Edge•U offers concise, just-in-time learning to support educators with the challenges they face every day in a rapidly changing world.
This session will discuss the impact Edge•U has had at current schools and provide a demo of the platform.

Presenters

Katie Ritter Siemer

Director of Curriculum & Technology Integration, Forward Edge

Katie serves as the Director for Curriculum & Technology Integration at Forward Edge in Cincinnati, Ohio, working closely with district leaders to help them identify needs of their staff, plan PD and implement the PD with teachers. Before joining Forward Edge, she worked in adult... Read More →

Thursday August 1, 2019 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
HS 3414

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators, Building and District Level Administrators

1:15pm EDT

HMH Virtual Field Trips: Powered by Google Expeditions (45 min) [Repeated 8/2@1:15pm]

Limited Capacity filling up

Join us for a trip through Natural Bridge Caverns formed during the age of the dinosaurs and then come along as we journey through the human digestive system! Let us show you how to put these amazing virtual field trips and hundreds more to use in YOUR classroom through Google Expeditions. We will also explore the BRAND NEW AR Expeditions! (No permission slips or sack lunch required)

Sponsored by HMH.

Presenters

Tristan Fuerbacher

Account Executive, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Tristan Fuerbacher is a former Elementary Math & Technology teacher from Lebanon, OH. Tristan taught for 7 years with Hamilton City Schools before joining Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as a K-12 Math & Science consultant. Tristan has worked with Google Expeditions since it was being piloted... Read More →

Thursday August 1, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
HS 3202

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

1:15pm EDT

Using Student-Generated Data to Measure Student Engagement (45 min)

Limited Capacity filling up

The session will focus on an innovative way of measuring student engagement, the Wellington Engagement Index, and what we have learned from using the tool. Highly engaged students are students who learn best, but keeping students consistently engaged can be difficult. It is hard to improve engagement without being able to measure it. To solve this problem, The Wellington School has developed an innovative methodology: The Wellington Engagement Index. This Index defines engagement as the phenomenon of a student finding their work deeply challenging, and loving the experience. This means that students not only do their best work, but are always hungry for more.

Sponsored by the Wellington School.

Presenters

Brendan Laughlin

WelliVentures Administrator, The Wellington School

Brendan Laughlin is the WelliVentures Administrator at The Wellington School in Columbus, Ohio. Brendan graduated from The University of Notre Dame with a dual-major in political science and economics, and subsequently became a Venture for America Fellow. Brendan's work is diverse... Read More →

Robert Brisk

Chief Engagement Officer, Participant Observer, The Wellington Initiative

A.B. Princeton University, Ed. M, Harvard UniversityRob is the Chief Engagement Officer of The Wellington Initiative, a not-for-profit entity working with 86 schools across the nation, both public and private. Rob helps these schools work to create greater challenges and love of learning... Read More →

Thursday August 1, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
HS 3208

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators, Building and District Level Administrators

2:15pm EDT

Regulating Student Activity on Electronic Devices and in Social Media (45 min)[Repeated 8/2@10:15]

Limited Capacity full

Student text messaging and social media activity can impact student health, safety, discipline and lead to complaints of harassment, intimidation and bullying. This learning session will focus on the ability of school staff and administration to search student electronic devices; will address the legal obligations of school employees when evidence of student misconduct is discovered; and will discuss the legal and constitutional rights of students who are targeted by electronic and social media harassment.

Sponsored by Bricker & Eckler LLP

Presenters

David Lampe

Attorney (Partner), Bricker & Eckler LLP

David Lampe represents educational institutions and other public bodies on matters involving education law; public sector labor law; collective bargaining; grievance arbitration; unfair labor practice charges; employment law; harassment, discrimination and misconduct investigations... Read More →

August 2 2019 High AIMS PPTX

August 2 2019 High AIMS Doc DOC

Thursday August 1, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
HS 2401

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

2:15pm EDT

Peardeck: So Simple and Yet So Awesome (90 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Build confidence in your quietest genius, take them on a choose your own adventure lesson or mix in surprise games selected by students on the fly. Peardeck is an internet based tool that takes what teachers are doing in the classroom and allows them to infuse it with engagement, interactivity, feedback, easy formative assessments. This informative session will share with you the simple and inventive ways Peardeck has revolutionized the lessons created in the classroom.

Presenters

Adam Renard

Teacher, Forest Hills

Adam Renard is a passionate teacher whose quest to be great has made him fearless for his learners. A 5th grade Math and Science Teacher at Mercer Elementary School in the Forest Hills School District, he seeks every avenue to engage learners using problem solving skills, gamification... Read More →

Tom Schirmer

Intermediate Teacher, Forest Hills Schools

Adam Renard, a former teacher of year, and Tom Schirmer, a 29 year veteran educator, are passionate teachers brought together by a fateful return to the state of Ohio where they teach fourth grade in Forest Hills. Together, this dynamic duo is on a quest to bring a nerdy love of gaming... Read More →

Thursday August 1, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
HS 2209

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators, Everyone

3:15pm EDT

Creating Templates Using Google Tools (45 min)[Session repeated 8/2@11:15am]

Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will be challenged to think differently about projects and assignments no matter the age and ability level of the student. This session will inspire teachers to go beyond worksheets while meeting the standards. Participants will learn how to challenge their students in a collaborative setting to do more than they may have ever thought possible, all while using technology.

In this session, participants will demonstrate how to utilize Google tools to create interactive and engaging templates in their classrooms. Templates will provide students a starting point for creativity and creation. Participants that bring lessons will walk away with templates that can be immuediately used in their classrooms.

Presenters

Beth Kingsley

3rd Grade Teacher, Ross Local School District

Sarah Kiefer

Ross Local School District, Ross Local School District

Thursday August 1, 2019 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
HS 2410

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

3:15pm EDT

Social Media For Good (45 min)[2nd session added 8/1@12:15pm]

Limited Capacity full

Presenters

John Mattingly

Principal, Lakota Local Schools

John McCutchen

Head Custodian, Lakota Local Schools

Head Custodian John McCutchen has been in his role serving Lakota Local Schools for nearly 25 years. He was one of the recipients for the Educator of the Year in 2018. That’s right, and he tweets!

Thursday August 1, 2019 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
HS 3213

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators, Building and District Level Administrators

11:00am EDT

Regulating Student Activity on Electronic Devices and in Social Media (45 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

David Lampe

Attorney (Partner), Bricker & Eckler LLP

August 2 2019 High AIMS PPTX

August 2 2019 High AIMS Doc DOC

Friday August 2, 2019 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
HS 2401

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

11:45am EDT

Blogging with Book Clubs (45 min)[Repeated 8/2@1:15pm]

Limited Capacity full

Participants who are looking for ways to provide student choice in reading while maintaining a culture of high expectations, need to attend this session. Book clubs provide students with the opportunity to choose literature of interest, engage in a classroom community, and participate in academic conversations. Participants will learn how to effectively facilitate book clubs with blogs and a classroom website.

Presenters

Amanda Graf

Curriculum and Technology Specialist, West Clermont Local Schools

Amanda Graf taught math for ten years (in Lancaster and Waynesville, Ohio) before taking a position as a technology integration specialist in West Clermont. She is passionate about formative assessment and engagement, especially in mathematics classrooms. Amanda has presented at High... Read More →

Courtney Heikenfeld

teacher, West Clermont Local Schools

Courtney Heikenfeld has been an English teacher for 15 years and is always looking for new and innovative ways to engage students in reading and writing while still maintaining a high level of rigor.

Friday August 2, 2019 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
HS 2203

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

11:45am EDT

Creating Templates Using Google Tools (45 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Beth Kingsley

3rd Grade Teacher, Ross Local School District

Sarah Kiefer

Ross Local School District, Ross Local School District

Friday August 2, 2019 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
HS 2410

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

11:45am EDT

X Marks the Spot: Using Google Slides to Create Scavenger Hunts (45 min)

Limited Capacity full

Google Slides can be used for so much more than formal content delivery. Learn how to take the presentation out of your presentation! During this session, participants will explore how to create a self-paced student scavenger hunt using Google Slides. Learn why this type of exploratory learning is effective for students and how to create experiences for them using any content. Participants in this session will not only learn the how and why, but also leave with the beginnings of a scavenger hunt that will undoubtedly dazzle their students!

Presenters

Danielle Tymitz

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Learn21

Danni's work as Instructional Technology Coordinator includes managing the professional learning needs of the districts she serves, online and blended course development and educational technology coaching. With 10 years of classroom experience, Danni uses her expertise in content... Read More →

Friday August 2, 2019 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
HS 2308

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

1:15pm EDT

Blogging with Book Clubs (45 min)

Limited Capacity full

Presenters

Amanda Graf

Curriculum and Technology Specialist, West Clermont Local Schools

Courtney Heikenfeld

teacher, West Clermont Local Schools

Courtney Heikenfeld has been an English teacher for 15 years and is always looking for new and innovative ways to engage students in reading and writing while still maintaining a high level of rigor.

Friday August 2, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
HS 2203

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

1:15pm EDT

Creating Digital Class Notebooks to Personalize (45 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Jackie Bender

5th Grade ELA Teacher, LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS

Friday August 2, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
HS 2207

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

1:15pm EDT

HMH Virtual Field Trips: Powered by Google Expeditions (45 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Tristan Fuerbacher

Account Executive, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Friday August 2, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
HS 3202

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

1:15pm EDT

Templates for Teacher (45 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Beth Kingsley

3rd Grade Teacher, Ross Local School District

Sarah Kiefer

Ross Local School District, Ross Local School District

Friday August 2, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
HS 2410

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

1:15pm EDT

X Marks the Spot: Using Google Slides to Create Scavenger Hunts (45 min) [2nd session added 8/2@11:15am]

Limited Capacity full

Presenters

Danielle Tymitz

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Learn21

Friday August 2, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
HS 2308

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators

2:15pm EDT

Amplify Assessment with Edcite (45 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Edcite is a free, digital assessment platform. It allows teachers to create tech-enhanced assessments that mimic the Ohio State Tests, giving students the practice they need to be confident with the tools and delivery system of these tests, which allows them to focus on the content when test time comes. Edcite's robust reporting gives instant feedback to both students and teachers to differentiate and personalize your instruction.

Presenters

Katie Pennell

Instructional Specialist for Technology, Data, World Language, and Music, Fairfield City Schools

Katie Pennell has been in education for 27 years. For 22 years Katie taught all genres of music, ending her 22nd year as a beginning band director and high school marching band assistant band director. The last five years have been spent as an Instructional Specialist for Technology... Read More →

Lori Wegman

Instructional Specialist, Fairfield

I am in my 27th year as an educator. I attended Lee University, graduating with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Secondary Education in 1994. I have taught in Georgia, Minnesota, and now Ohio. I have experience teaching science to all ages from toddlers to adults and have worked... Read More →

Edcite presentation pdf

Friday August 2, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
HS 3308

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators, Everyone

2:15pm EDT

The Reality of Virtual Reality in the Classroom (90 min)

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual reality technologies are becoming an integral part of a well-rounded educational experience. This session explores free digital tools that allow teachers and students to consume, capture, and create virtual reality content in the classroom. Throughout this hands-on workshop, attendees will download, explore, and experience tools like Google Cardboard Camera, Google Expeditions, Google Tour Creator, and more! By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to embed VR content throughout their curriculum, create their very own VR lesson, and engage students in amazing ways!

Presenters

Ruowei Fischer

Technology Integration Specialist, Forward Edge

Mrs. Fischer is a Technology Integration Specialist at Forward Edge. She has a Bachelor of Arts, in Education from Shanghai Normal University in China. She became a Google Certified Trainer in early 2018 and has trained over 250 educators, administrative assistants, and administrators... Read More →

Tyler Erwin

Technology Integration Specialist, Forward Edge

Tyler is a Technology Integration Specialist for Forward Edge. He has six years of classroom teaching experience, including four years as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher at Norwood Middle School. Currently, he serves as a Google Certified trainer and instructional coach for several... Read More →

Friday August 2, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
HS 2306

Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies, K-12 educators