Glenn Wiebe
EDUCATOR / CONSULTANT / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
About
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I have an intense belief in the power that educators have as agents of change in the world. We have the ability to literally change the future through our interactions with kids. So everything I do is focused on finding ways to develop skills that support success in learners – inquiry, problem solving, risk taking, literacy. My hope is that after our time together, teachers and administrators walk away excited about the learning process, with ready-to-use strategies and resources that prepare students for their future. Glenn |
Short Bio
Glenn’s educational career began at Derby Middle School, finding ways to help thirteen year olds enjoy American History. Wiebe earned his Masters in American History in 1995 and continued developing innovative practices and sharing them with his students. He spent five years working in higher education, designing effective instruction and integrating video games into social science classrooms. Glenn now travels across the country as an ESSDACK education consultant providing keynotes, presentations, and curriculum development.
Long Bio
Glenn’s love for social studies was kindled in elementary school when he fell in love with his first National Geographic map. Even at a young age, Glenn was beginning to understand what Robert Louis Stevenson meant when he described his treasure map as having the “power of infinite, eloquent suggestion.” Wiebe’s passion for history and the social studies continued to grow and is now expressed in sharing that passion with others.
Wiebe writes almost daily at History Tech, a 2014 Edublog finalist and maintains Social Studies Central, a repository of resources targeted at K-12 educators cited in national professional journals. He has published articles for the National Social Studies Supervisors Association journal, the website Teaching History, and has authored numerous discipline specific curricula. Wiebe acted as co-chair for the 2013 Kansas social standards writing and assessment committee and is president of the Kansas Council for the Social Studies.
As the director of two US Department of Education Teaching American History grants, Wiebe introduced the use of mobile learning technology to middle and high school teachers. He is currently working with the Center for Children and Technology to help roll out their innovative Zoom In online software and has piloted a variety of video games and simulations for companies such as Muzzy Lane and Team Treks. Glenn especially enjoys facilitating conversations at the intersection of social studies, gamification, and technology integration. Glenn travels frequently to assist schools as they integrate Apple and Google products.
He believes that learning “should be more than cute and engaging activities. Our task is simple – preparing kids to think critically and to have skills needed to be effective citizens.” His focus will always be on providing practical ideas coupled with research that teachers and administrators can use to improve the learning process. His C4 Framework – Collect, Collaborate, Create, and Communicate – provides a structure for all of Glenn’s workshops and presentations.
Wiebe writes almost daily at History Tech, a 2014 Edublog finalist and maintains Social Studies Central, a repository of resources targeted at K-12 educators cited in national professional journals. He has published articles for the National Social Studies Supervisors Association journal, the website Teaching History, and has authored numerous discipline specific curricula. Wiebe acted as co-chair for the 2013 Kansas social standards writing and assessment committee and is president of the Kansas Council for the Social Studies.
As the director of two US Department of Education Teaching American History grants, Wiebe introduced the use of mobile learning technology to middle and high school teachers. He is currently working with the Center for Children and Technology to help roll out their innovative Zoom In online software and has piloted a variety of video games and simulations for companies such as Muzzy Lane and Team Treks. Glenn especially enjoys facilitating conversations at the intersection of social studies, gamification, and technology integration. Glenn travels frequently to assist schools as they integrate Apple and Google products.
He believes that learning “should be more than cute and engaging activities. Our task is simple – preparing kids to think critically and to have skills needed to be effective citizens.” His focus will always be on providing practical ideas coupled with research that teachers and administrators can use to improve the learning process. His C4 Framework – Collect, Collaborate, Create, and Communicate – provides a structure for all of Glenn’s workshops and presentations.
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Presentation Topics
Creating Inquisitive Kids
One hour keynote, half day, full day
Learning should be more than simply memorizing facts and data. Our task is to help students generate questions, solve problems, and communicate solutions.
Thinking Historically: Strategies for Integrating Evidence & Increasing Literacy
One hour keynote, half day, full day
We know historically thinking is good for kids but what does it look like in practice?
Having Fun is a Good Thing: Play as Essential to Learning
One hour keynote, half day, full day
Many teachers now understand that tabletop games, video games, and simulations can help encourage high levels of learning. What does the research tell us about how to integrate these tools into our instruction?
Three Simple Steps to Creating Your Digital Legacy
One hour keynote, half day, full day
Teachers and students don’t think enough about their online presence. Learn to control your footprint and the legacy you leave behind.
Creating Academic Discomfort: The Problem is the Solution
One hour keynote, half day, full day
School should be about developing great questions, not providing easy answers. Let’s explore the possibilities when things aren’t easy and when kids are doing the learning, not us.
New Literacies for Successful Citizens
One hour keynote, half day, full day
This is not your grandparents’ reading, writing, and communicating. Today’s world is desperate for people who understand more than just nouns and verbs – your students need to evaluate, design, create, and manage information.
Google Awesomeness: Easy, Effective, Engaging
The Google world is full of useful tools and resources. Go beyond the basics and explore the possibilities for high quality teaching and learning.
One hour keynote, half day, full day
Learning should be more than simply memorizing facts and data. Our task is to help students generate questions, solve problems, and communicate solutions.
Thinking Historically: Strategies for Integrating Evidence & Increasing Literacy
One hour keynote, half day, full day
We know historically thinking is good for kids but what does it look like in practice?
Having Fun is a Good Thing: Play as Essential to Learning
One hour keynote, half day, full day
Many teachers now understand that tabletop games, video games, and simulations can help encourage high levels of learning. What does the research tell us about how to integrate these tools into our instruction?
Three Simple Steps to Creating Your Digital Legacy
One hour keynote, half day, full day
Teachers and students don’t think enough about their online presence. Learn to control your footprint and the legacy you leave behind.
Creating Academic Discomfort: The Problem is the Solution
One hour keynote, half day, full day
School should be about developing great questions, not providing easy answers. Let’s explore the possibilities when things aren’t easy and when kids are doing the learning, not us.
New Literacies for Successful Citizens
One hour keynote, half day, full day
This is not your grandparents’ reading, writing, and communicating. Today’s world is desperate for people who understand more than just nouns and verbs – your students need to evaluate, design, create, and manage information.
Google Awesomeness: Easy, Effective, Engaging
The Google world is full of useful tools and resources. Go beyond the basics and explore the possibilities for high quality teaching and learning.
What Others Are Saying
“Wow! What a great session you gave our audience on Friday! You got them engaged right from the start and they gobbled up your information like hungry children!”
– South Dakota State Librarian
“It’s truly been a pleasure! Your insights, examples & enthusiasm were a big hit with the audience. Thank you for a job well done!”
– TIES Colorado Conference Organizer
“I really enjoyed Glenn! Very down to earth and helpful to those of us who are technically challenged.”
– Wink, Texas Teacher
“Glenn was an outstanding trainer! My teachers loved him. A fast two days!”
– Omaha, Nebraska Administrator
“I have trained teachers before and Glenn did an excellent job keeping everyone engaged and active. The pace of the workshop perfectly matched the skill levels of the participants. Glenn has a sense of humor that made the day fun. Thank you!”
– Sturgis, South Dakota Instructional Coach
“I enjoyed learning from Glenn W. It was what we needed most. As a vet for almost 20 years, I am usually hard on presenters . . . he wasn’t one of them. Great job! Very informative!”
– Jackson, Mississippi Teacher
– South Dakota State Librarian
“It’s truly been a pleasure! Your insights, examples & enthusiasm were a big hit with the audience. Thank you for a job well done!”
– TIES Colorado Conference Organizer
“I really enjoyed Glenn! Very down to earth and helpful to those of us who are technically challenged.”
– Wink, Texas Teacher
“Glenn was an outstanding trainer! My teachers loved him. A fast two days!”
– Omaha, Nebraska Administrator
“I have trained teachers before and Glenn did an excellent job keeping everyone engaged and active. The pace of the workshop perfectly matched the skill levels of the participants. Glenn has a sense of humor that made the day fun. Thank you!”
– Sturgis, South Dakota Instructional Coach
“I enjoyed learning from Glenn W. It was what we needed most. As a vet for almost 20 years, I am usually hard on presenters . . . he wasn’t one of them. Great job! Very informative!”
– Jackson, Mississippi Teacher
Selected Engagements
St Vrain Tech Camp Keynote
Creating Globally Competent Kids
Fort Collins, Colorado
June 2016
ISTE
Google Tools and 21st Century Social Studies
Denver, Colorado
June 2016
National Council for History Education Conference
Google Maps in the History Classroom: Easy, Effective, Engaging
Niagara Falls, New York
April 2016
MidAmerica Association for Computers in Education Conference
Content Management and Collaboration Without the Paper and Pencil
Manhattan, Kansas
February 2016
Missouri Council for the Social Studies Conference
Google Apps, Literacy Integration, and the C3 Framework
Columbus, Missouri
February 2016
Midwest Educational Technology Conference
Content Management and Collaboration Without the Paper and Pencil
St Charles, Missouri
February 2016
Discovery Magnet Conference
Five Under-appreciated Google Tools That Improve Literacy
Wichita, Kansas
January 2016
Kansas State Social Studies Conference
Five Under-Appreciated Google Tools: Easy, Effective, Engaging
Topeka, Kansas
November 2015
Kansas State Department of Education Annual Conference
Thinking Historically: Strategies for Effective ELA Integration
Wichita, Kansas
October 2015
National Social Studies Supervisors Council / National Council for the Social Studies Conference
Technology and Literacy Aligned to the Inquiry Arc
New Orleans, LA
November 2015
Games and Learning Conference Keynote
Play is a Good Thing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
July 2015
Creating Globally Competent Kids
Fort Collins, Colorado
June 2016
ISTE
Google Tools and 21st Century Social Studies
Denver, Colorado
June 2016
National Council for History Education Conference
Google Maps in the History Classroom: Easy, Effective, Engaging
Niagara Falls, New York
April 2016
MidAmerica Association for Computers in Education Conference
Content Management and Collaboration Without the Paper and Pencil
Manhattan, Kansas
February 2016
Missouri Council for the Social Studies Conference
Google Apps, Literacy Integration, and the C3 Framework
Columbus, Missouri
February 2016
Midwest Educational Technology Conference
Content Management and Collaboration Without the Paper and Pencil
St Charles, Missouri
February 2016
Discovery Magnet Conference
Five Under-appreciated Google Tools That Improve Literacy
Wichita, Kansas
January 2016
Kansas State Social Studies Conference
Five Under-Appreciated Google Tools: Easy, Effective, Engaging
Topeka, Kansas
November 2015
Kansas State Department of Education Annual Conference
Thinking Historically: Strategies for Effective ELA Integration
Wichita, Kansas
October 2015
National Social Studies Supervisors Council / National Council for the Social Studies Conference
Technology and Literacy Aligned to the Inquiry Arc
New Orleans, LA
November 2015
Games and Learning Conference Keynote
Play is a Good Thing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
July 2015