Random Sample of 2017 Breakout Sessions

Random Sample of 2017 Breakout Sessions

Updated 9/13/017

“Doing the Right Thing Always”
Kim Guest, CTE Director and Business/Marketing Instructor
Flint Kearsley High School
Ethics and ethical decision-making are the ultimate business advantage. The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative: High School program is changing the way business administration teachers discuss ethics with students. We can’t teach our students what’s right in every circumstance, but we can teach them ethics. Leave with access to great resources.
“Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) Full Certification Pathway”
Eric Gilbert, K12 Regional Manager
Certiport, a VUE Company
Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) certification validates foundation-level concepts and knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management. ESB certification is recognized by NFTE and has become the new standard for Entrepreneurship programs. During this session attendees will receive free access to online training, practice tests and certification so bring your computer.
“Making the Connection—Resources to Make Your Life Easier”
Kim Guest, CTE Director and Business/Marketing Instructor
Flint Kearsley High School
Be ready to roll up your sleeves and start using the free and sponsored resources provided through Michigan’s partnership with MBA Research. Standards, course guides, programs of study, State's Connection, LAP modules (many free; some at cost recovery) will be covered – all tied to MI standards.
“Effective CTE Advisory Committees—Getting beyond "Donuts and Do-Nothing"
Jarrad Grandy—New title and school is needed
Have you ever struggled with any of the questions: "Who should be on my Advisory Committee?", "How do I best make use of the members time?" , "I understand their compliance role, but is there more?" , "What should occur during our meetings?"'
All of these questions and more will be answered during this session. Attendees will leave with concrete next steps to start down their own path of making advisory committees more effective and efficient.
“Michigan Initiative for Cybersecurity Education – Train the Trainer Rapid Resource Sharing”
Moderators: Patrick Schultz, Dennis Klass and Carlos Garcia
Panelists:
JC Irvine – William D Ford Career Tech Center
Joe Sobeske – Branch Area Career Center
Kaye Sommer – Milford High School
Nancy Atienza – Dakota High School
Ron Conwell – Clarkston High School
John Gustincic – Northwood University
Join the Michigan Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (MICE) training team as they provide insight into cybersecurity trends and training programs. Included will be resources identified to connect cybersecurity curriculum into current business and technology education programs from the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels.
“Computer Science – the future of education. Stay current with new resources and certifications offered through the Microsoft Imagine Academy and Certiport Program”
Jason Majors, Deployment Manager
Certiport
What is beyond Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications? Microsoft Technology Associate Certifications! Come learn what resources and certifications are available to you through the Microsoft Imagine Academy and Certiport Program along with the new Microsoft Technology Associate certifications that will be released this school year.
“New BPA Advisor Orientation” This two-part session runs until 4:50 p.m.
Maurice S. Henderson State Director
Business Professionals of America
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
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)
“Turning on and Tuning into Data Analytics?
Assistant Professor John Gustincic, Director
Alden B. Down Center for Creativity and Enterprise
Big Data, Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics? Attendees will be provided with an introduction into data analytics and the impact of data analytics on business careers. Session Outcomes: (1) knowledge of data analytics, (2) significance of data analytics, (3) tips on sharing the significance of data analytics with students.
“Taking the Microsoft Imagine Academy and Certiport program to the next level with Master Certifications”
Jason Majors, Deployment Manager
Certiport
This advanced session will cover various resources and certifications you have through this program, how to blend the resources together, and classroom structure best practices to most effectively prepare students to go beyond earning one Microsoft Office Specialist certification to achieving the Microsoft Master Level Certification.
“Law for the Entrepreneurs?
Assistant Professor John Gustincic, Director
Alden B. Down Center for Creativity and Enterprise
Professor Gustincic will cover key legal issues for start-up businesses: choice of entity (LLC versus Corporation, etc. ), tax tips for the entrepreneur, and intellectual property issues. Session Outcomes: (1) choosing the right business entity, (2) start-up tax essentials, (3) protecting intellectual property.
“Risk Management and Insurance – Make It Real “
Dr. David Brown
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Risk Management and Insurance offers students a solid business career path and also a basic life skill. Unfortunately, it is often considered boring and of little consequence. Enrich your students’ professional and personal lives by bringing RMI concepts to life and making them real using engaging content, captivating activities, and real-life storytelling.
“Using Business Simulations in the Classroom to Engage and Teach”
Linda Schwake, Educational Consultant
Knowledge Matters
Business simulation software, used in conjunction with textbooks and other curriculum, offers students a unique and engaging learning challenge. Discussion will focus on how teachers are using simulations in their business, marketing and personal finance curriculum.
“CTE Students’ Perspective on Being Part of A Successful Insurance Program”
Monique Colizzi, CTE Instructor
Students: Taylor Hetherington, Trevor Wilson, Michael Kauffman
Wilson Talent Center (formally Capital Area Career Center)
Future insurance talent and their instructor share how to develop, implement and market insurance programs at the secondary level. Students from Wilson Talent Center in Mason, MI will walk you through their journey of real world, creative, experiential learning, the power of networking with industry professionals, immersing in state and national curriculum, and how they found passion and fun in insurance.
“Microsoft Certification Class – How to set up your first class using Microsoft Imagine Academy”
Gloria Bond, Computer Instructor
Bath High School
Bath, MI
Microsoft certification sounds great, but how do you actually run the class when everyone goes at a different pace and you have to check and grade it all? See how to organize your class and leave with the tools you need to really set up a Microsoft Certification class.
“Ending the Cycle of Fear: Utilizing Critical Consciousness to Better Understand Muslims, Ourselves, and Others”
Huda Essa, Founder, Consultant, Author
Cultural Links, LLC
As highly influential educators, do you value the importance of speaking to this matter with confidence in your knowledge? This engaging and thought-provoking session is guaranteed to have you walk away with an increased critical consciousness, intercultural maturity and practical strategies that you can own and teach to others!
“Why Insurance in Your Classroom?”
Rita LaMoreaux, Administrator
Insuring MI Future Position
We will discover how insurance education can work in any classroom and explore career paths that any student can take to find a good job in the industry. We have curriculum to teach how to be a good consumer when they are out in the work force. We also have curriculum to give them a jump-start to a career in any other of the 32 different insurance career paths they can take.
“From Me to We: Building CommUNITY through Intercultural Consciousness”
Huda Essa, Founder, Consultant, Author
Cultural Links, LLC
Get ready to be engaged in meaningful activities to learn more about yourself and your ability to successfully communicate with others from different backgrounds. Leave feeling empowered with confidence in your intercultural communication skills to become a greater agent of positive change for yourself and others in the world! (This presentation is a double session)
“ Do your Business (Education) with MeL!”
Deb Biggs Michigan eLibrary Coordinator
Library of Michigan
Andrea Devlin, Sr. Implementation & Training Consultant
GaleCengage Learning
Make your business courses more engaging and relevant using vetted, reliable resources that are free to you and your students through Michigan eLibrary (MeL). This session will focus on discovering current and future business trends and tools, and how to incorporate this information into your lesson plans and teaching.
“Michigan Initiative for Cybersecurity Education – Initiative Overview”
Patrick Schutz, Computer Science Instructor
Bay-Arenac ISD
Essexville, MI
Dennis Klass, Forensic /System Administration Instructor
Warren Career Preparation Center
Sterling Heights
Carlos Garcia, Cyber Security and Networking Instructor
Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI
The Michigan Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (MICE) was developed to progressively address cybersecurity education in Michigan. MICE provides interested institutions with curriculum resources and training access to individuals who have various experiences, from a fully developed program to those in the initial stages of development. Trainings will identify various content delivery systems being used in the classroom, including Cisco Networking Academy, as well as, other virtual delivery system and competitions available to those interested in cybersecurity education. MICE has created a train-the-trainer system and a learning management system that will be used as models for replication across the United States.
“Let’s Build a Smart Greenhouse with IoT Cisco Academy Tools! “
Elaine Horn, Cisco Academy Program Director,
META Solutions
Clydene Stangvik, Midwest CSR Manager
Cisco Networking Academy
Paul Fedele, IT Instructor
Calhoun Area Career Center
Keith Kelly, Business and Technical Instructor
Northwestern Michigan College
Join us for an overview of the Cisco Networking Academy course portfolio and a deep dive into IoT Connecting Things! Using the Packet Tracer simulator, participants will Build a Smart Greenhouse. Once the simulation is completed, a Smart Greenhouse Model will be designed with the IoT kits recommended for the Connecting Things course. Bring a computer to participate. (Part 1 of a double session)
“Let’s Build a Smart Greenhouse with IoT Cisco Academy Tools! “
Elaine Horn, Cisco Academy Program Director,
META Solutions
Clydene Stangvik, Midwest CSR Manager
Cisco Networking Academy
Paul Fedele, IT Instructor
Calhoun Area Career Center
Keith Kelly, Business and Technical Instructor
Northwestern Michigan College
This session will include a short presentation, demonstration and two hands-on activities. Participants will be guided through the creation of a PT Greenhouse using the Packet Tracer simulator. Many Cisco Academy classes use the networking simulator, Packet Tracer, which has been expanded to include the Internet of Things. PT 7 can be used to teach computer networking, electronics, and programming. In addition, participants will also be guided through the physical construction of a greenhouse model with a sensor to raise and lower the opening of the roof using the equipment found in Connecting Things. (Part 2 of a double session)
“Job Shadows – Reenergizing your students”
Cheryl Small – Wyoming High School, Business/Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructor
Amy Pierce – Kent Intermediate School District (KISD), Career Exploration Coordinator –
Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, and Engineering
Job shadows are not only an exciting way for students to reenergize and focus on their post-secondary aspirations; they are a requirement for CTE instructors. The KISD offers local schools a one-day, 750-position job shadow event. Attendees will interact with an employee of KISD, the teacher and student participants.

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