Monday Keynote - Kristin Ziemke
(@KristinZiemke) Kristin Ziemke is an urban school educator and the author of Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom. Recognized as an international expert in literacy, inquiry and technology, Kristin works with schools around the world to develop learning experiences that are student-centered, personalized and authentic. Currently serving as a resident teacher and innovation specialist for the Big Shoulders Fund, Kristin is an Apple Distinguished Educator, National Board Certified Teacher and Chicago Council on Global Affairs Emerging Leader. Her third book, Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age, will be available fall 2019 and her work has been featured by Apple, EdWeek, Mindshift and Scholastic. https://www.kristinziemke.com/
Monday 9:30-10:30am Keynote - Read the World: The Evolution of Learning in a Digital Age
With the influx of mobile devices, multimedia websites, e-books, interactive graphics, and social media, there's no question that literacy is changing. But are we adjusting our pedagogy to adopt and adapt literacy instruction to meet the needs of today’s learner? In this new learning landscape, we rethink what it means to “read” and craft lessons that explicitly teach students to analyze a photo, closely read a video clip and read the world. We’ll investigate new entry points for all learners and share ideas for empowering students to author their own messages as content creators in this participatory digital culture.
Monday 10:30-11:30am Read the World Book Signing in the Expo Hall
Tuesday Author Keynote - Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham
New York Times best-selling author Shannon Hale started writing books at age ten and never stopped. After nineteen years of writing and dozens of rejections, she published The Goose Girl, the first book in her award-winning Books of Bayern series. Real Friends, her graphic novel memoir, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, was included in a number of best-of-the-year lists. Shannon's books have been translated into more than 20 languages and studied in classrooms from elementary schools to universities. She is a renowned public speaker and advocate for gender equality. She and husband Dean live with their four children near Salt Lake City, Utah.
LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator or author of more 
than 60 children’s books. Born in Vietnam, LeUyen and her family fled the country in the final days of the Vietnam War. LeUyen always loved to doodle and draw, but her mother insisted she become a lawyer. While studying law at UCLA, the head of the art department spotted her artistic talent and helped her change course. LeUyen got an interview at the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, won a scholarship, and earned a degree in illustration. LeUyen lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and two sons.
Tuesday 9:30-10:30am Keynote
Tuesday 10:45-11:45am Book Signing
Spotlight Speaker - Dr. Kristen Mattson (Sponsored by Follett School Solutions)
(@DrKMattson) Dr. Kristen Mattson is a high school library media specialist and former English teacher with a passion for digital citizenship, media and information literacy education. When she is not supporting the staff and students at her school, Kristen works as an adjunct professor in the University of Illinois iSchool and consults and speaks as a Future Ready Librarian. Kristen’s research interests lie at the intersection of technology and humanity, and how educators approach said topics with students through curriculum. She is the author of Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities (ISTE, 2017) and has contributed various articles and book chapters to project surrounding digital citizenship, school libraries, and media and information literacy.
Speaking Sunday & Monday - TBA
Sunday Book Signing - First 50 people receive a free copy of her book Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities, courtesy of Follett School Solutions.
Spotlight Speaker - Jon Spike
(@Mr_JSpike) Jon Spike started his career as a high school English teacher and K-12 Technology Coach. He currently works as a Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services at UW-Whitewater, collaborating with preservice teachers and College of Education instructors to leverage technology in innovative ways. Jon has presented across the U.S. to educators and administrators as both a consultant and Google Certified Innovator, sharing his expertise at the ISTE, USMSpark, FETC, SLATE and ICE conferences, as well as the
Midwest Google Summit. He also hosts the LaughED podcast, where educators around the world share
humorous tales from their classroom.
Speaking Monday & Tuesday - TBA
