October 2, 2015

Conference schedule
Wednesday, November 11 – Pre-Conference
1:00pm-4:00pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
Altmuehl
1:00pm-4:00pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
Mozart / Microsoft Certification Practice/Testing by appointment
Microsoft Certification Practice/Testing by appointment
Adobe Road Show
3:00pm–6:30pm
River Room Lobby / Registration
Registration materials, SBCEU information, and information are all available at the registration desk
4:30pm–6:30pm
Altmuehl / BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Workshop 1 (Prepaid Registration ticket required)
“ Free Cisco IT Resources and Curriculum for Middle & High School Students”
Cyndi Millns, Pinckney Community High School
Paul Fedele, Calhoun Area Career Center
Work hands on with the new Cisco Networking Academy curriculum that is free and available to everyone!Access curriculum and resources you will want to incorporate into your classroom immediately, including; The Internet of Everything, Be Your Own Boss, Linux Essentials and more!
6:30pm-7:30pm / MBEA Board Dinner—Oma’s Restaurant Hotel
7:30pm-9:30pm
Rhine / MBEA Board Meeting
Thursday, November 12– Conference
7:00am–4:45pm
River Room Lobby
6:45am-8:00am
4:45pm-9:00pm
Altmuehl
6:45am-8:00am
4:45pm-9:00pm
Mozart / Registration
Registration materials, SBCEU information all available at the registration desk
Microsoft Certification Practice/Testing by appointment
Microsoft Certification Practice/Testing by appointment
Adobe Road Show
7:00am–7:45am / Wellness Activity: On your own
6:45am–8:15am
Composer’s Lobby / Continental Breakfast
6:45am-8:15am
River Room Lobby
Composer’s Lobby / Tour the Exhibits
8:15am–9:05am / Breakout Session A
A.1
Altmuehl / “Opening a School-Based Business
Linda Welch
Whitehall High School
Yes, I opened a coffee shop in my traditional high school. Yes, I added more to my plate. Yes, I invited my advisory board and superintendent to our soft opening and blew the circuits. Yes, many days I think I am crazy. Would you like to hear about this experience? Join me and let’s discuss what I did, what I learned, and what I would do differently.
A.2
Brahms / “Computer Science for ITA Members”
Angela Carlson, Microsoft
Everything you need to get your students and you coding with confidence in your classroom can now be found in IT Academy. Explore our Computer Science portfolio where your students can start their learning journey from Introductory Programming to APCS Principles and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Certification.
Bring your own device and headphones.
A3
Danube / “Let’s Talk Digital…Have you been Mindtapped”?
Megan Felicia, Sales Consultant
National Geographic Learning | Cengage Learning
Looking for a way to better engage your students with robust content and core business curriculum? Come learn about MindTap!! Wondering what MindTap is?MindTap is a fully online, highly personalized learning experience which is interactive and highly engaging!!. By combining readings, multimedia, activities, and assessments into a singular Learning Path, MindTap guides students through their course with ease. Instructors personalize the Learning Path by adding their own content via apps.MindTap allows you, the instructor, to be able to focus more of your time with students vs spending time searching and gathering for content.MindTap will be available for many of the popular South-Western/Cengage Learning titles that you are currently using in your classroom.
A.4
Mosel-Rhine / “The World of Information Security”
Cyndi Millns
Pinckney Community High School
Paul Fedele
Calhoun Area Career Center
Information Security is one of the fastest growing IT fields. Find out how you can incorporate free resources through the Cisco Networking Academy right into your own classroom. This presentation will introduce you to the Intro to Cyber Security course as well as the CyberPatriot competition sponsored by the US Air Force.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
9:15am-10:15am
Bach-Beethoven
/ “Work Place & School: Multi-Generational Similarities & Differences—How to Be Effective with All”
Dr. Rita Broadnax
Marion University, Indianapolis, IN
C.E.O. Broadnax’s Better Brains
This interactive keynote summarizes the generational similarities and differences found in workplaces/schools and demonstrates four (4) brain compatible strategies that work with all. This information can be shared with students and employees and used to enhance our understanding and effectiveness in multigenerational situations….both personally and professionally.
10:15am-10:40am / Break
Tour the Exhibits
10:45am-11:50am / Breakout Session B
B.1
Altmuehl / “New BPA Advisor Orientation” This two-part session runs until 4:30 p.m.
Maurice S. Henderson
State Director
Business Professionals of America
Eastern Michigan University
This session is designed for new (first year or second year) Business Professionals of America advisors. New advisors will walk away with a great deal of information which will help your new chapter get off to a successful start. Highlights of these sessions will include: chapter registration, Workplace Skills Assessment Program (competitive events), leadership development programs, fundraising, special recognition awards, and membership recruitment. Find out how you can help your students be successful by being organized and ready for the advisor responsibilities. (This session is a two-part session which is held between Breakout Sessions D & E)
B.2
Mosel-Rhine / “Essentials of Enterprise Law”
John Gustincic, JD, CFE
Northwood University
Midland, MI
Provides business educators with essential information related to the legal considerations affecting an entrepreneurial enterprise throughout the life cycle of an organization.
  • Choice of entity: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, S-Corp
  • Business formation: state, federal level
  • Business tax: registration, compliance
  • Intellectual property

B.3
Danube / “ Accounting Online: Using Aplia and Mind Tap in the Accounting Lab”
Jason Hendrickson
Danville Community High School
Danville, IN
Are you looking for more time to instruct and less grading? In this session we will discuss how to use Mind Tap and Aplia online working papers. Mind Tap is an interactive classroom portal that houses all your students needs. Come learn how you can save time grading and planning, and spend more time doing what you love; TEACHING ACCOUNTING!
B.4
Brahms
/ “Get Ready for Hour of Code"
Angela Carlson, Microsoft
Come learn and explore Hour of Code offerings from ITA. During this session we will explore resources and provide information and tools for you participate in Hour of Code in December 2015.
Bring your own device and headphones.
12:00pm–1:15pm / Awards Luncheon, Past Presidents’ Recognition
1:15pm–1:30pm / Tour the Exhibits
1:30pm–2:20pm / Breakout Session C
C.1
Brahms / “Memory Challenges and Strategies for Effective Information Retrieval”
Dr. Rita Broadnax
Marion University, Indianapolis, IN
C.E.O Broadnax’s Better Brains
Whether young or old, teachers or students…we are all experiencing information overload and distress about effectively retrieving memories and information. This interactive session focuses on the neuroscience of “why” that is happening at all ages and highlights five (5) easily doable brain compatible strategies to effectively address it.
C.2
Altmuehl
/ Continuation: “New BPA Advisor Orientation”
Maurice S. Henderson
State Director
Business Professionals of America
Eastern Michigan University
C.3
Danube / “Turn One MOS Certification into 100”
Lori Koehlinger-Troy, Director
Certification Deployment
CertiPort
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is one of the most demanding and respected endorsements in the industry. Earning a MOS certification can help differentiate individuals in today's competitive job market and broaden employment and internship opportunities by displaying advanced skills. This session will cover best practices on how to turn one certification into 100 through tips on how to excite and encourage your students to “Go for theGold”
C.4
Mosel-Rhine / "Teach your Students to become Technopreneurs"
Cyndi Millns
Pinckney Community High School
Paul Fedele
Calhoun Area Career Center
Help tech savvy students learn how to combine technology skills with entrepreneurial thinking using the new Technopreneur curriculum. Learn more about this as well as other IT curriculum and resources now available through the Cisco Networking Academy.
2:30pm–3:20pm / Breakout Session D
D.1
Danube / “Differentiating Instruction for Teaching 21st Century Skill Sets and Capacities”
Dr. Rita Broadnax
Marion University, Indianapolis, IN
C.E.O Broadnax’s Better Brains
Differentiating instruction and teaching 21st Century Skills can be overwhelming. The TLC Model: Teacher Learning Choices for Differentiated Instruction is a decision-making framework that keeps the implementation of differentiated instruction both “sane” for teachers and successful for students. The Model uses brain research as a foundation to identify the most powerful strategies for effectively teaching 21st Century skills in mixed-ability, and multi-interest classrooms. Everyone will walk away with strategies they can easily implement. The TLC Model may just bring back and add to your joy of teaching and learning for all students.
D.2
Altmuehl / “Another Avenue to Microsoft Office Certification: Practice before you Certify”
Lori Koehlinger-Troy, Director
Certification Deployment
CertiPort
To help in preparing your students to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification, GMetrix practice tests offer flexibility and customization that enhance your curriculum. In this session we will cover the ins and outs of the GMetrix practice test product. GMetrix is not just a practice test but a tool that can be integrated throughout your course. We will cover several key features and best practices, from customized exams to detailed reporting that will help prepare your students for “test” day.
D.3
Brahms / “Creating Digital Curriculum with OneNote and Sway”
Todd Beard
International Academy of Flint/Microsoft
K-12 Technology Teacher/ MIE Fellow
Utilizing Office 365 tools we will explore “edutainment” as it relates to business education, competition, and collaboration. Participants will document elements of gamification, passion-based learning, and “coopertition” as we create a digital curriculum using OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, and various other Microsoft tools. This is a hands-on lecture, if you bring a device you will leave with a product that you can share with students and staff
D.4
Mosel-Rhine / “Welcome to iAcademy.com” (repeated Friday Session F.2)
Michael Gecawich
B.E. Publishing
Attendees will be introduced to iAcademy.com which is B. E. Publishing’s brand new portal for delivering interactive web-based business education courses and simulations.
D.5
Bach-Beethoven / “iCEV Implementation: Certification, Automatic Testing & Grading and Course Management Features”
Ken Bollinger
CTE Curriculum Consultant
CEV Multimedia
Susan Sobeske
Branch Area Careers Center
From automatic testing and grading to managing your class roster to industry-backed certifications, iCEV’s new course management tools make classroom implementation even easier. The online platform provides time-saving lesson plans, as well as thought-provoking student projects and interactive activities to enhance student learning and retention. Organized by subject area, users can access CEV's ENTIRE business, marketing and finance curriculum library, allowing multiple courses to be taught from one location.From industry-backed certifications to automatic testing and grading to class roster management, iCEV’s new course management tools will make classroom implementation even easier.
3:20pm-3:35pm / Break
Tour the Exhibits
3:40pm–4:30pm / Breakout Session
E.1
Brahms / "Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Industry certification Fundamentals"
Eric Gilbert, Senior Territory Manager
CertiPort/ a Pearson VUE Business
Bookkeeping in the 21st Century requires more than knowledge of GAAP principles or an eye for detail—students need relevant computerized accounting skills. Intuit® QuickBooks, the industry leader in managerial accounting software for small business, provides an easy-to-understand platform for students to grasp accounting concepts while honing skills inthe most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today. Students and instructors can validate QuickBooks knowledge by becoming an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU). During this session Certiport will present on the full Intuit QuickBooks industry certification pathway along with successful tips on using Intuit QuickBooks Certified User industry certification in the classroom.
E.2
Altmuehl / “Two New Simulations from Knowledge Matters”
Linda Schwake
Knowledge Matters
Come see the all-new Virtual Business simulations. In Accounting, students work with a service business and focus on the accounting cycle, managerial & forensic accounting and an optional QuickBooks module. In Hotel, students manage a hotel and focus on pricing & revenue management, group sales, marketing, customer service, food operations, housekeeping and more.
E.3
Danube / “Pairing Google Apps With A Class Weebly Website” (repeated Session G.2)
Tina VanSyckle
Charlotte High School
Are you tired of students asking you “what are we doing today?” How about “where can I find that file?” Are you looking for a place to hold resources for students and parents? Google Apps will pair nicely with a class Weebly to deliver curriculum and resources. Bring your own device and come learn how to streamline your delivery process and save you time.
E.4
Mosel-Rhine / “ITA Round Table”
Angela Carlson, Microsoft
Tom Knight, Michigan CTE Consultant
Lori Troy, Certiport
You know about ITA, you’ve attended trainings and your using curriculum and testing (certifications) in your classroom. Is this you? But, you have questions or want to share feedback. We understand you wanted a session to share challenges and feedback. Perhaps you want to be an ITA teacher/trainer in Michigan? Join this session and let’s chat.
4:30 - Evening / Dinner on your own
Friday, November 15 – Conference & Post-Conference
7:30am–9:30am / Registration
Registration materials, SBCEU information all available at the registration desk
7:00am–7:45am / Wellness Activity
8:00am–12:00pm / Exhibits Open—
6:45am–8:00am
Composer’s Lobby / Full Breakfast (ticket required)
7:450am-8:05am
Bach-Beethoven / Annual Business Meeting
8:00am–4:30pm / All Day TRAINING SESSIONS (PRE-PAID REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Workshop.2
Altmuehl
8:00am- 4:30pm / Beginning Microsoft IT Training” (Ticket Required)
Lori Troy
Certiport
Workshop.3
Mosel-Rhine
8:00am- 4:30pm / “Advanced Microsoft IT Training ” (Ticket Required)
Angela Carlson
Microsoft
Lori Troy
Certiport
8:00am-9:50am / Breakout Session F
F.1
Brahms / “VIRTUAL ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL – The program you wish you had in high school!”
Wendy Schmitt
Virtual Enterprises International
VEI Michigan State Coordinator
Join us to learn about VEI, the international business and marketing program that is taking Michigan high schools and technical centers by storm! VEI teachers and students will explain how this in-school, live, global business simulation transforms high school students into independent-thinking business professionals and their classrooms into offices.
F.2
Danube / “Learn. Practice. Certify. The Certification Pathway and Getting Started with Adobe Certified Associate”
Eric Gilbert
Senior Territory Manager
Certiport, Pearson VUE Business
Come learn (or refresh your knowledge) about the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) industry certification program. Participate in this overview of the “Learn, Practice, Certify” model for ACA and how to deploy it in your classroom. Walk away with everything you need to get started and see results.
F.3
Mozart / "How is Social Media Being Used With Employment?"
Cheryl Dunn, Southfield Lathrup High School
Jacqueline Dunlap, Southfield High School
Let’s examine business trends in employment and help students gain an understanding of how social media may help or hinder future employment. Obtain teaching strategies which can be implemented to help students master the 21st century skill of social media.
10:00am–10:50pm / Breakout Session G
G.1
Brahms
G.2
Danube / “Passes Edge”
Dave Barkholtz
PASSES
PASSES EDGE – The nation’s leader in young worker safety training is based in Michigan. PASSES brings MIOSHA-endorsed training to your classroom in a lively, 90-minute program. Upon completion, students get certification cards and schools meet state-mandated safety requirements.
"A New Advantage for Business Education Courses"
Melanie Tomaski
Ludington High School
Tired of struggling to keep your business education programs alive? For two years strong, our middle school “business” students have re-­-energized life into, and are responsible for increasing high school enrollments, in our business education courses. Come and see how middle school students are making the difference!
G.3
Mozart / Teaching Risk Management and Insurance
Michael R. Hubbel
Olivet College Professor Emeritus
Tips on curriculum, lesson plans, and useful resources. Discussion of benefits for students (career opportunities, scholarships, internships, life skills), and partnerships with collegiate programs. Presenter has taught in high school educators seminars, and advised several new collegiate
11:00am–11:50am / Breakout Session H
H.1
Brahms / “Teaching Entrepreneurship Through School-Based Businesses”
Kelly Williams
DeWitt High School
Students learn by doing when starting and running a business is integrated into this entrepreneurship course. In this session you will learn about an entrepreneurship class running two businesses, Inspire Attire, a screen printing business and Panther Pause Café. Information about how you can integrate planning and starting a business will be shared.
H.2
Danube / “Let’s Keep Our Students Engaged”
Linda Welch
Whitehall High School
How do you keep students engaged in your classes? I try to mix things up with interesting activities and emerging technology. Have you used QR codes, augmented reality, WeVideo, PollEverywhere, or EdPuzzle? Have you tried Genius Hour in your class? I have used all of these and would like to share my ideas with you. I would also like to hear what you are using. Let’s chat!
H.3
Mozart / “Teaching Critical Skills with EverFi”
Karen Sterzik, Michigan Schools Manager
EverFi, Inc.
EverFi is a digital learning resource for K-12 teachers with a focus on critical skills, such as financial literacy, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and STEM education. Feel confident that you can leave with free resources you can implement immediately and feel proud you are making a difference!
12:00pm–12:30pm / Closing Session: Announcements and Door Prizes (Must be present to win)
Reminder Microsoft IT Academy Beginning and Advanced Training runs until 4:30 p.m.
Have A Safe Trip Home!