It has been my pleasure to provide a wide variety of professional development experiences. My presentations focus on applying learning into the classroom. I’ve presented on Student-Centered Learning strategies and many uses of technology. I continually present and work with teachers as part of my day job. Below are some of the conference presentations that I’ve delivered. If you’d like to know more, please contact me.
H5P and Me
Learn how to find, create, and share FREE interactive digital activities using the open source project H5P. Interactive video, Word completion, Choose your own adventure, Cornell Notes , Dictation, Put images into order, Students identifying words, Students answering verbally, and more are possible.
- ACTEM 2023
- 37TH ANNUAL CHRISTA MCAULIFFE TRANSFORMING, TEACHING, & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (CMTC23)
Differentiation with Moodle
Do you need to differentiate for your students? Do you have students with different needs? Students with an IEP or 504 plan? Just want to provide the best options possible for ALL students? Learn some tips on setting up your course and providing options for students. Learn to use choice restriction, audio/visual options, completion status, restrictions and more. Learn some real tips and tricks to make your course even better.
Mountain Moot, July 17, 2020.
Delivered virtually. Available on Youtube.
Glossary Lollapolooza
Learn how to creatively use the Glossary in Moodle. Create student introductions, have students find and share materials and resources, and much, much more.
Mountain Moot, Helena, MT. July 2019
Focus on Learning: Moodle in PreK-14
Dearborn Public Schools developed the Fordson Theme to focus students and teachers on learning. Moodle’s greatest strength and weakness is its capability and options. As an educator and former principal, my perspective is on keeping the students focused on the learning. Our students come to us with a variety of cultural, educational and financial backgrounds. We’ll share some of keystones, questions and perspectives in our leading Moodle implementation. We’ll share some specific examples of learning activities that use Moodle to focus on learning.
U.S. Moodlemoot in 2018 in Denver, Co.
Creating Workflows with Open Source Software
Need to automate approval requests? Create a workflow using Joget. Workflow allows you to create a request with approval and tracking. We’ve started with a workflow to approve an Instructional Requisition. This session will include an overview of the workflow. I’ll also review the installation and set up of creating a workflow. I’ll share the details of a specific workflow with multi-layered approval. I’ll review the limitations of the open source version.
This presentation was delivered at MAEDS 2018 Fall Conference. The session was well attended. The reviews were extremely positive. This session was noted as the “favorite” session for multiple attendees.
Glossary – It’s more than just words
The Glossary Module is a wonderful tool within Moodle. It can be used for many things, beyond just a “glossary”. Learn how to supercharge your Glossary. Learn the basics of the glossary. Learn how to extend the use of the Glossary to provide a terrific experience for your users. Choose to either listen and soak in the presentation or create with me as we go (requires access to a Moodle course). January 2016
Moodle – Make Moodle Work for You
Setting up an online course from scratch is hard. Learn how you can leverage powerful features built into Moodle to make blended learning easier to use for staff, students, and your IT people. From simplifying the frontpage to leveraging the powerful sharing features, this session will spark discussions about how to better provide blended learning opportunities for students.
Moodle Admin – Improve Moodle from the Inside Out
This workshop is designed for Moodle Administrators. Discover how to simplify your Moodle homepage to be an
asset not a distraction. Explore advanced plugins and filters that enhance Moodle. Learn about how User Roles
can promote sharing of content and better collaboration within Moodle. Attendees will need to have administrator
rights. We will be demonstrating from a Moodle 2.7 server. Most of what you learn can be accomplished by a
Moodle Administrator on the front end of Moodle. (Co-Presented with Chris Kenniburg- January 2015).
Blended Learning with Moodle.
Presented at Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Statewide Conference. March 22nd, 2014.
Creating a form in Google Docs
4T Virtual Conference. Teachers Training Teachers about Technology. May 2012
Google Tools
4T Virtual Conference. Teachers Training Teachers about Technology. May 2012
Google Forms – Tips and Tricks
MAEDS 2105 Conference
Learner-Centered Instruction
Keynote for Baker College.
This presentation focused on using best practices and student-focused strategies.
Baker College. March 27, 2012.
Professional Learning Networks
MIJEC – Michigan Joint Education Conference statewide conference. June 23, 2010.
MAMSE – Michigan Association of Middle School Educators statewide conference. March 2010
NMSA – National Middle School Association National conference. 2009
MAMSE – Michigan Association of Middle School Educators statewide conference. March 2009
Duvall Tech Camp. May 12, 2010.
Podcasting
Dearborn Public Schools inservice. April 11, 2008. Focusing on how to use podcasting within the classroom.
Differentiation with Moodle
Do you need to differentiate for your students? Do you have students with different needs? Students with an IEP or 504 plan? Just want to provide the best options possible for ALL students? Learn some tips on setting up your course and providing options for students. Learn to use choice restriction, audio/visual options, completion status, restrictions and more. Learn some real tips and tricks to make your course even better.
Mountain Moot, July 17, 2020.
Delivered virtually. Available on Youtube.
Glossary Lollapolooza
Learn how to creatively use the Glossary in Moodle. Create student introductions, have students find and share materials and resources, and much, much more.
Mountain Moot, Helena, MT. July 2019
Focus on Learning: Moodle in PreK-14
Dearborn Public Schools developed the Fordson Theme to focus students and teachers on learning. Moodle’s greatest strength and weakness is its capability and options. As an educator and former principal, my perspective is on keeping the students focused on the learning. Our students come to us with a variety of cultural, educational and financial backgrounds. We’ll share some of keystones, questions and perspectives in our leading Moodle implementation. We’ll share some specific examples of learning activities that use Moodle to focus on learning.
U.S. Moodlemoot in 2018 in Denver, Co.
Creating Workflows with Open Source Software
Need to automate approval requests? Create a workflow using Joget. Workflow allows you to create a request with approval and tracking. We’ve started with a workflow to approve an Instructional Requisition. This session will include an overview of the workflow. I’ll also review the installation and set up of creating a workflow. I’ll share the details of a specific workflow with multi-layered approval. I’ll review the limitations of the open source version.
This presentation was delivered at MAEDS 2018 Fall Conference. The session was well attended. The reviews were extremely positive. This session was noted as the “favorite” session for multiple attendees.
Glossary – It’s more than just words
The Glossary Module is a wonderful tool within Moodle. It can be used for many things, beyond just a “glossary”. Learn how to supercharge your Glossary. Learn the basics of the glossary. Learn how to extend the use of the Glossary to provide a terrific experience for your users. Choose to either listen and soak in the presentation or create with me as we go (requires access to a Moodle course). January 2016
Moodle – Make Moodle Work for You
Setting up an online course from scratch is hard. Learn how you can leverage powerful features built into Moodle to make blended learning easier to use for staff, students, and your IT people. From simplifying the frontpage to leveraging the powerful sharing features, this session will spark discussions about how to better provide blended learning opportunities for students.
Moodle Admin – Improve Moodle from the Inside Out
This workshop is designed for Moodle Administrators. Discover how to simplify your Moodle homepage to be an
asset not a distraction. Explore advanced plugins and filters that enhance Moodle. Learn about how User Roles
can promote sharing of content and better collaboration within Moodle. Attendees will need to have administrator
rights. We will be demonstrating from a Moodle 2.7 server. Most of what you learn can be accomplished by a
Moodle Administrator on the front end of Moodle. (Co-Presented with Chris Kenniburg- January 2015).
Blended Learning with Moodle.
Presented at Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Statewide Conference. March 22nd, 2014.
Creating a form in Google Docs
4T Virtual Conference. Teachers Training Teachers about Technology. May 2012
Google Apps for the Classroom
Duvall Tech Camp
MAMSE 2012
Google Tools
4T Virtual Conference.
Google Forms – Tips and Tricks
MAEDS 2105 Conference
Learner Centered Instruction
This presentation focused on using best practices and student focused strategies.
Baker College. March 27, 2012.
Podcasting
Dearborn Public Schools inservice. April 11, 2008. Focusing on how to use podcasting within the classroom.
Professional Learning Networks
MIJEC – Michigan Joint Education Conference statewide conference. June 23, 2010.
MAMSE – Michigan Association of Middle School Educators statewide conference. March 2010
NMSA – National Middle School Association National conference. 2009
MAMSE – Michigan Association of Middle School Educators statewide conference. March 2009
Duvall Tech Camp. May 12, 2010.
Tech Tools for the Classroom
Duvall Tech Camp
