Speaking
Brent has a passion for sharing with other educators. He's had the privilege of speaking and providing professional development for schools and at district, regional, and state-level educational technology conferences since 2009. Below are some of the conferences/events at which Brent has spoken, as well as a list of his presentations/workshops.
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Brent's Presentations/Workshops
Admin Tools to Boost Efficiency, Build Culture, and Increase Accessibiliy
A session for school leaders where Brent shares a variety of FREE tools and ideas (both digital and analog), along with PRACTICAL ways to use them. Not just hypotheticals presented in a vacuum, these are proven ideas admin near and far have successfully implemented in their organizations to build a positive school culture, save time, and increase accessibility within their school communities. With 10 different ideas shared, from an automated process for classroom walkthrough notes to AI language translation to morale-boosting strategies, this is a session you don’t want to miss! Attendees receive templates and tutorial videos to help keep the learning going so they can start using these ideas tomorrow!
Game-Changing Tech Tools
A "best of" session filled with seven of Brent's favorite game-changing tech tools...along with PRACTICAL ways to use them! Teachers and administrators, in a seemingly endless sea of apps and online resources, come learn how these FREE tools can help you save time, build classroom and campus culture, and make your instruction more accessible to students. From podcasting to free add-ons to live language translation, this is a session you don't want to miss! Live demonstrations provided and attendees walk away with tutorial videos and templates to continue their learning after the session.
Unleash Your EduInfluence! (Keynote Address)
As teachers and administrators, we make a difference in the lives of students every single day -- even when we don't realize it. Like superheroes, we possess incredible power capable of shaping the lives of those we serve, and technology can only strengthen this superpower. Be inspired and encouraged as Brent shares stories from the classroom and front office that remind us of our influence in the world of education -- our #EduInfluence.
Building Classroom and Campus Culture: Practical Ideas for Teachers and Administrators
Positive culture. Its presence (or lack thereof) is something you can feel when walking into a classroom or onto a school campus. When it's present, magical things can happen. When it's absent, joy and learning can be hard to come by. In this session, learn PRACTICAL ways to build a culture of appreciation, respect, and joy in your classroom and school. From technology-infused ideas to analog strategies, come learn how to make your school a place where students, teachers, and parents want to be!
Google Forms on Steroids
Many teachers and administrators are familiar with Google Forms, but most users typically only scratch the surface of what this powerful application can do. Come learn how this amazing tool, combined with free add-ons, can automate your workflow, saving you time for what's most important -- students. Attendees will leave inspired and with a collection of resources and tutorial videos to help them take Forms to the next level in their own classrooms and schools.
What Will They Remember? Making a Difference Beyond the ABCs and 123s.
Academics are important, but there’s more to being a great teacher than simply delivering lessons in your content area. Hear real-life stories from the classroom and tips on how you can be a teacher your students will remember for the rest of their lives!
Google Drive for Administrators: Come. See. Conquer
Let’s face it. School administrators frequently get bogged down with necessary but time-consuming administrative tasks that take away from what’s most important -- getting into classrooms, building relationships with students and parents, and supporting teachers. We are to be instructional leaders, but too often we get trapped in our office. In this 3-hour workshop, Brent uses Google Docs, Forms, and Sheets to share and help you create practical tools to enhance classroom walkthroughs, parent/staff communication, PLCs, and more.
Tweet to Learn! Twitter for Personalized, On-Demand Professional Development
We have PLCs at our schools, but imagine having a PLN (Professional Learning Network) made up of educators all over the world, all sharing resources on how to improve our craft. With Twitter, this is possible! Don’t know anything about Twitter? That’s okay. Brent will walk you through everything you need to know, from Twitter basics, to signing up, to finding people to follow and learn from. You may have heard it said the smartest person in the room is the room. True, but why settle for the room when you can have the world? Twitter can give you the world! Give Brent an hour and he’ll show you how!
Beyond the Newsletter: Practical Ways to Enhance School-Home Communication Using Technology
Smartphones are in most pockets and purses, meaning teachers and administrators can meet students and parents where they are, putting valuable information about the school and classroom in the palms of their hands – literally. If a monthly newsletter is black and white television, tools like Remind, ClassDojo, and social media are Blu-Ray. In this session, Brent shares free, practical, and effective ways to connect students and parents to the amazing things taking place at school.
Tech Tools for Teachers and Administrators
Looking for ways to utilize free and easy-to-use technology resources to become a more efficient and effective educator? In this session, you’ll learn how to use Google Forms in the classroom or office, create screencasts and podcasts for your students or staff, utilize Evernote to organize your notes, and much more!
Google Forms for School Administrators
Increase your efficiency and productivity by learning how to easily create and use Google forms for things like classroom walkthroughs, discipline reporting, and much more!
What I've Learned...Lessons from the Classroom
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Brent's Past Speaking Engagements
What Attendees Are Saying..."This was by far the most helpful session I have attended at CUE."
"Brent is a dynamic speaker and has much to share!" "So many practical things to take away and use NOW." "This seminar changed my job!" "Today was an amazing day. I learned a great deal and feel excited about using forms in new valuable ways. Kudos!!!! On a scale from 1-10, this was truly a 10!!!!!!" "OMG! Best session ever! #mindblown." "Great practical tips and ideas delivered by someone who chose to be awesome!" "Again, Brent knocks it out of the park! Practical, useful ways to be the public relations director for your classroom!" "Wonderful tools and well presented!" "Totally deserving of "Best Workshop" award...website was prepared in advance, business cards with contact information, supercharged presentation with website & online handout that I can point my peers back home to benefit." "I needed a higher number than five to rate this session. Wow! Phenomenal collection of resources and great ideas for using them!" "Great take-away information that I can use as soon as I return to my classroom." 
Spring CUE 2024 - Palm Springs, CA
Spring CUE 2023 - Palm Springs, CA
SGVCUE Innovation Celebration 2022 - Pomona, CA
Spring CUE 2019 - Palm Springs, CA
IACUE Tech Fest 2019 - Bloomington, CA
Spring CUE 2018 - Palm Springs, CA
Tech Talk at Mercy -- Farmington Hills, MI
San Gabriel Valley CUE Coffee Break - Covina, CA
Spring CUE - Palm Springs, CA
EdCamp Murrieta - Murrieta, CA
San Gabriel Valley CUE Tech Fest - Covina, CA
Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) Conference - St. Charles, IL
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