Join us to explore the power of integrating computer science with elementary math concepts! Discover how integrating unplugged activities and Scratch can deepen student understanding of math content while increasing engagement. Gain valuable insights, resources, and inspiration to empower your students to become confident mathematicians and coders.
Corey Rogers is a Computer Science Consultant and co-owner of Reboot Learning Solutions. Corey has experience as a middle school STEM & Computer Science Teacher, Media Specialist, and Area Education Agency School Improvement, Digital Learning, and Computer Science Consultant. She... Read More →
Discover ways to integrate computer science and literacy into your early elementary classroom. This hands-on session will share five sets of paired activities (with and without literacy integration) that have been developed and tested with K-2nd grade students. The activities focus on sequencing as a foundation for algorithm development and include both unplugged and plugged approaches.
Science Program Consultant, Iowa Department of Education
I taught high school science for fifteen years in Bettendorf before becoming the district's STEM Coordinator for eight years. I have been at the Iowa Department of Education since August 2022. In terms of specialties, I would include science education and research, computer science... Read More →
This interactive workshop explores how the principles of minimalism can be applied to create calmer, more focused learning environments and instructional practices. Participants will learn strategies for decluttering physical & digital classroom spaces for efficiency, streamlining procedures and routines, focusing on essential skills and content, and cultivating calmness. The workshop incorporates small group discussions, hands-on activities, and mindfulness practices to further how teachers and administrators can focus on what is and isn't necessary for success.
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Brian Krause is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC). Brian coaches in the classroom in support of digital learning, digital citizenship, emerging technologies, instructional issues and trends, technology integration, and best practices... Read More →
How can you use computer science and computational thinking to support math and literacy? In this hands-on session, you'll learn strategies to support your current teaching. We'll bring resources we've used with students to demonstrate how you can engage students in new ways while teaching them math and literacy.
Samantha Dahlby is a recovering software engineer with passions for public transportation, kids, and technology. She currently works at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids, as the Director of K–12 Education. Samantha promotes and supports K–12 computer science education in Iowa, oversees NewBoCo’s K–12 programs for students and educators, and tries to find as much time as possible to play with technology and kids... Read More →
Explore dynamic, research-based computer science pedagogies designed for K-12 classrooms. This hands-on session offers modeling, practical application, and resources to help you engage students in meaningful sense making and collaborative CS learning. Whether you're integrating CS into elementary content or teaching HS cybersecurity, we've got powerful pedagogy for you! Slides 🔗 bit.ly/ITEC24Pedagogy
Emily is elementary educator and educational consultant with 15 years of experiences across multiple grade levels. Her passion for equitable access opportunities, learning experiences, and computer science drives my work to serve building and district equity teams and leadership teams... Read More →
Corey Rogers is a Computer Science Consultant and co-owner of Reboot Learning Solutions. Corey has experience as a middle school STEM & Computer Science Teacher, Media Specialist, and Area Education Agency School Improvement, Digital Learning, and Computer Science Consultant. She... Read More →
Join high schoolers from Team Neutrino, a FIRST Robotics Competition team! Experience our innovative STEM activities and curriculum, captivating and empowering diverse audiences. Hear our perspective as students teaching students and our mission to inspire STEM! Watch our robot in action and compete for a (gently used) Snap Circuits kit!
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, collaboration between educators and parents is more crucial than ever. This informative and interactive session is designed to equip educators, administrators, and school leaders with effective strategies and Future Ready tools to foster a strong partnership with parents.
Join the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Donnie Piercey to discover how AI and coding can enhance your classroom. Perfect for beginners—no coding experience needed! Learn simple, innovative ways to engage your students and enrich your teaching with AI tools.
Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and he specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement. Over the past sixteen years of teaching, these interests have given him the chance to represent his class all around the world, including a National... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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Experience a day in the life of a Thinking Classroom student from entry to exit. Where do I sit? What do I use? What do I do? What do I write? What did I learn and how do I show it? For all grade levels and all content areas! BTC Presentation Link
In this session, participants will begin with a concise overview of Artificial Intelligence's (AI) fundamental concepts. Next, a hands-on exploration of free AI tools will be provided. Through this interaction, educators will witness firsthand how these innovative technologies empower personalized learning experiences, fostering academic growth and student engagement.
Happiness is a skill we can cultivate. Discover brain science-backed practices and EdTech tools to promote genuine well-being in staff and students. This engaging session offers actionable strategies to implement immediately, focusing on sustainable happiness without the pitfalls of toxic positivity.
Teachers may feel crunched for time giving feedback, inputting grades, lesson planning, researching content, etc. This session will teach you how AI can support you while being your “assistant.” You will walk away with countless items to begin implementing tomorrow at school and at home.
Hailee is an educator and Instructional Guide for the Nevada Community School District. She has taught all grade levels 5-12 (literacy-focused) and currently serves as an IG implementing job-embedded professional learning for her colleagues. She assists teachers in using strong instructional strategies and improving their craft by implementing new and upcoming resources... Read More →
Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Are you a Canva beginner who's ready to go beyond the basics? This session will briefly cover some basics for educator accounts and then dive into ways you can use Canva to bump up student creativity and engagement.
Want to see what else your students can do with Google Earth OTHER than finding their house in Street View? The world of Google Geo (Earth & Maps) have some powerful teaching and instructional tools built right in! Come learn some create and cross curricular lessons, activities, and apps that you can start implementing in your classroom right away!
Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and he specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement. Over the past sixteen years of teaching, these interests have given him the chance to represent his class all around the world, including a National... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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In this interactive session, teachers will explore three keys to navigating the unique challenges of teaching in order to maximize both their effectiveness and efficiency: setting boundaries, creating systems for both students and themselves, and leveraging their strengths to maximize their impact. With a focus on actionable strategies, teachers will explore ways to streamline both their class processes and workload to help them feel good about working their contract hours... making time for the things that are most important to them.
Jen Manly is the CEO of The Strategic Classroom. She has taught middle school, high school, and university computer science and written curriculum. She is a skilled facilitator and has presented to thousands of educators at the local, state, and national levels, including at CSTA... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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This session shares the story of Woodward-Granger's Innovation Team and how they are working to build capacity as a district to find integration opportunities for UDL, Computer science, and 21st Century skills within their core instruction. We will explore how this work aligns with instructional frameworks, and share how our team has identified core apps for effective integration.
District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District
Tricia Louis is an #edtech advocate. In her position as the Technology Integration Professional at the Richland School District, she brings individual & group training to the 200+ staff employed there. Tricia is proud to be a part of the Google For Education Certified Trainer, Apple... Read More →
Explore how AI tools like Chat GPT, Goblin Tools, and Canva can streamline school leadership. Learn to enhance productivity, improve collaboration, and implement AI responsibly. Gain practical strategies for integrating AI into your school’s workflow, fostering innovation, and ensuring ethical use.
Administrators are crucial to implementing an effective Computer Science program, but they sometimes need some help seeing the value of it. Learn about how you can use a tool from the CSTA Equity Fellowship work to have conversations to help administrators come to their own conclusions about why implementing Computer Science is important.
Computer Science and Information Solutions Consultant, Iowa Department of Education
Michelle is the Computer Science and CTE Information Solutions Program Consultant at the Department of Education, working with K-12 and community colleges. Previously she worked in the AEA system for over ten years, helping districts implement and integrate computer science and... Read More →
Early learners can start understanding how computers work using tactile materials. We’ll explore how to teach pixels, binary, and sequencing using resources from Learning Beautiful and other tools you can create in your classroom. Students can strengthen their mathematical understanding by exploring how data and information is used in computers.
Samantha Dahlby is a recovering software engineer with passions for public transportation, kids, and technology. She currently works at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids, as the Director of K–12 Education. Samantha promotes and supports K–12 computer science education in Iowa, oversees NewBoCo’s K–12 programs for students and educators, and tries to find as much time as possible to play with technology and kids... Read More →
Some of teachers' favorite instructional routines - usually found in math and other core content areas - also work beautifully for teaching coding! These routines generate student talk, grow classroom culture, and create space for seeing and thinking differently as students learn new programming concepts. Get a first-had taste of sensemaking routines you can incorporate into your instruction immediately. Slides 🔗 bit.ly/ITEC2024Sense
Corey Rogers is a Computer Science Consultant and co-owner of Reboot Learning Solutions. Corey has experience as a middle school STEM & Computer Science Teacher, Media Specialist, and Area Education Agency School Improvement, Digital Learning, and Computer Science Consultant. She... Read More →
This session will distill the complex concept of AI into manageable insights, demonstrate practical time saving tools, and provide effective strategies for classroom integration. We'll discuss AI's role in personalized learning, student engagement, and streamlined assessment, explore ethical considerations, and highlight real-world applications.
It’s time to level up! New year, new resources! This session is designed to inspire and validate the super hero educator that you are and equip you with tools to change trajectories! Discover the power of Agile classrooms and the game changing returns of authentic learning experiences. This session also includes a chance to win a free book! #PK12 #AgileEdu #PBL Slides found here.
21st Century Learning Specialist/Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning Coordinator, AEA Learning Online
Laura is a certified Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Classroom Teacher Trainer, and loves project management. Over the past 10 years, she’s dedicated herself to transforming education through incorporating authentic learning experiences with area partnerships into PK-12 classrooms... Read More →
Gain practical experience with AI tools in this hands-on session. Explore Chat GPT, Goblin Tools, and Canva through guided exercises and live demonstrations. Brainstorm and implement AI strategies to streamline school processes, share insights, and develop integration plans for enhanced school leadership.
Ready to take your STEAM initiative to the next level? Feeling overwhelmed by the transition to STEAM education? This session is designed to ignite your creativity! This session delves into the power of multi-grade level collaboration! We'll equip you with resources and strategies to design engaging, cross-curricular projects that bridge age groups. Discover how to leverage different grade levels' unique strengths and perspectives, fostering a dynamic learning environment where students can support and learn from one another. Join us as we explore the magic of multi-grade collaboration and unlock more profound learning experiences for all your students!
Classroom Teacher, Southeast Polk Community School District
Dr. Kim McCoy-Parker is in her tenth year of teaching fifth grade at Four Mile Elementary in the Southeast Polk CSD. She also serves as the STEAM lab coordinator and model teacher. In 2022, Kim was awarded the PLTW Outstanding Teacher Award. She completed her doctorate degree... Read More →
Unlock the potential of LEGO Education Spike Essential kits to revolutionize STEM and computer science education for all ages! Join us for a hands-on session exploring an innovative way to integrate LEGO builds into your Social-Emotional curriculum. Learn how to inspire collaboration, creativity, and encourage problem-solving. Leave with Legos in hand and dreams for your classroom.
What does computer science and computational thinking look like in different settings? Oftentimes we worry about different educational settings, different student needs, cultural relevancy, and more. This summer I had the chance to test this out on a larger scale through a pilot partnership to bring computational thinking to educators and students in Uganda. Join me to hear what we learned, and how this can inform what we do in the US.
Samantha Dahlby is a recovering software engineer with passions for public transportation, kids, and technology. She currently works at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids, as the Director of K–12 Education. Samantha promotes and supports K–12 computer science education in Iowa, oversees NewBoCo’s K–12 programs for students and educators, and tries to find as much time as possible to play with technology and kids... Read More →
Not sure how to grow your district's CS program to include all students at all grade levels? Come learn how one district set their sites on being a model CS school and has made incremental changes through intentional use of PD, partnerships, and grants. We'll share our successes and challenges on the journey. Leave with inspiration and resources to take back to your district. Slides 🔗 bit.ly/MarionITEC24
Corey Rogers is a Computer Science Consultant and co-owner of Reboot Learning Solutions. Corey has experience as a middle school STEM & Computer Science Teacher, Media Specialist, and Area Education Agency School Improvement, Digital Learning, and Computer Science Consultant. She... Read More →
We will be covering the process of incorporating technology to support core learning. This session will include but is not limited to Goosechase, BeeBots, Sphero Indi Cars, and more. Come learn about how seamless this process can be!
Podcasts provide students with a unique approach to narrative: there’s no bright flicker of a computer screen, no attention-grabbing dancing GIFs -- it’s just story, and every kid loves a good story. Come learn how to go beyond just pressing play, and explore how to connect existing narrative podcasts to your content. Attendees will also learn how to create their own podcasts, with tips on getting started, equipment needed, and more.
Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and he specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement. Over the past sixteen years of teaching, these interests have given him the chance to represent his class all around the world, including a National... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Graphic design gone wrong is more than just a beauty blunder! It can distract and disengage learners! In this session, we'll explore the intersection of graphic design and accessibility, exploring how educators can use design to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences for all learners. We'll cover the principles of accessible aesthetics and share practical tips for designing with a purpose.
Discover how AI can enhance classroom efficiency and productivity for teachers. Learn practical applications to streamline lesson planning, grading, and student engagement. Explore AI tools for personalized learning and administrative tasks, empowering educators to optimize teaching practices effectively. Join us to harness AI's potential for seamless educational enhancement.
Emily is elementary educator and educational consultant with 15 years of experiences across multiple grade levels. Her passion for equitable access opportunities, learning experiences, and computer science drives my work to serve building and district equity teams and leadership teams... Read More →
Need ideas to promote your books, digital ebook and audiobook collections? Experience how TeachingBooks’ resources bring books to life while connecting students to their favorite titles, authors and genres. We’ll demonstrate a handful of book hooks, including Shelf Talker book trailers, featuring QR codes, read-along audiobook excerpts, and book-related games, videos and activities. Access to TeachingBooks provided to accredited public and non-public PreK-12 schools via AEA.
Implementation & Training Specialist, TeachingBooks, OverDrive
Mary Ellen Graf is an Implementation and Training Specialist for TeachingBooks and a licensed educator with a master's in teaching. She taught in a variety of settings before beginning her role with TeachingBooks in 2016. She has presented at the conferences such as Wisconsin Library... Read More →
Explore the innovative use of a SWIVL robot in instructional coaching. This session demonstrates how technology enhances teacher feedback, supports professional development, and improves classroom practices. See how an instructional coach leverages SWIVL technology in coaching cycles, mentoring and induction, and district-wide professional development initiatives.
This session will share ideas and strategies for teachers to use to increase the equity and inclusiveness of CS education to better prepare students to be successful computer scientists in our global CS environment.
Computer Science and Information Solutions Consultant, Iowa Department of Education
Michelle is the Computer Science and CTE Information Solutions Program Consultant at the Department of Education, working with K-12 and community colleges. Previously she worked in the AEA system for over ten years, helping districts implement and integrate computer science and... Read More →
This engaging and interactive session will explore the powerful intersection of storytelling and computer science to enhance literacy skills among K-5 students. As educators and administrators, you will discover innovative ways to integrate coding and robotics into your literacy curriculum, providing students with unique opportunities to develop their technical and language skills.
Jamie Guidry has 8 years of experience in the classroom. She is passionate about innovative and engaging teaching methods. Her expertise in project-based learning and focus on incorporating the latest teaching methods have made her a valuable asset in the education world. Jamie brings... Read More →
Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especially children.Shannon serves as the preschool-12th grade... Read More →
Learn how to utilize PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next to create easy-to-implement research projects using a variety of finished products. Link to presentation:
I'm a Teacher Librarian at Orchard Hill Elementary in Cedar Falls, IA. I love having a multifaceted job where each day is different. I love to work with kids on reading and technology!
Embed literacy resources into your STEM/STEAM instruction using seamless integration with TeachingBooks. Listen to authors who motivate students and inspire exploration through problem-solving. Discover resources that support STEM/STEAM standards, challenge all learners, and engage critical thinking. Access to TeachingBooks provided to accredited public and non-public PreK-12 schools via AEA.
Implementation & Training Specialist, TeachingBooks, OverDrive
Mary Ellen Graf is an Implementation and Training Specialist for TeachingBooks and a licensed educator with a master's in teaching. She taught in a variety of settings before beginning her role with TeachingBooks in 2016. She has presented at the conferences such as Wisconsin Library... Read More →
Students spend more time on devices in and out of school. With tablets in classrooms and at home becoming more common, are children prepared to interact safely online within school, home, community, and the world? Common Sense Media's news and media literacy lessons prepare impressionable learners to take on the digital world safely and confidently.
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Brian Krause is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC). Brian coaches in the classroom in support of digital learning, digital citizenship, emerging technologies, instructional issues and trends, technology integration, and best practices... Read More →
This session will cover ways to use Sphero Indi robots with K-6 students. It will include how to get started with Indi robots, management tips, and implementation ideas.
Why yes... there are ways to use AI in your math classroom! Donnie Piercey, author of 50 Strategies for Integrating AI into the Classroom and 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, will be sharing some user-friendly apps and innovative strategies that you can bring directly into your math instruction!
Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and he specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement. Over the past sixteen years of teaching, these interests have given him the chance to represent his class all around the world, including a National... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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Come and learn some tips and tricks for using ClassDojo as a classroom management tool. Easily integrated with PBIS or any other school-wide/ classroom behavior system that you already have in place. A fun space for students, teachers, and parents to collaborate and communicate about behavior and much more.
You have a Canvas course created or are ready to create one, but how do you design it to meet the needs of all learners? Join us for a session where you'll discover how to design and create accessible courses for all learners, without sacrificing quality. Effective instructional design and content are vital for all students. Empower your courses with intuitive tools and practices to take the guesswork out of the design and easily meet all learners' needs. Slide Deck
Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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As librarians and teachers, we cultivate amazing places in our libraries and classrooms for making through Makerspaces and opportunities using technology. Have you thought about how literacy, such as picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, and even student created projects, fit into these opportunities and Makerspaces? Shannon McClintock Miller and Megan Muyskens will show you how to bring literacy to life through making and with digital tools and apps, in a fun, creative and exciting session that will be filled with project ideas, wonderful books that encourage making, meaningful moments to tie in STEM and so much more. They will leave you inspired to bring making, STEM and technology to your classroom and library, in person and virtually through literacy every day.
My name is Megan Muyskens, and I am proud to introduce myself as the Representative of Capstone for Iowa and Nebraska. I have a deep-rooted passion for literacy & STEM education.With a career that started seven years ago in Van Meter, Iowa as a fifth grade teacher that evolved to... Read More →
Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especially children.Shannon serves as the preschool-12th grade... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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Considering the collection needs of your community? Gain impactful insight into the children’s and young adult titles you choose for displays, booklists, and programs. Book Resumes at TeachingBooks provide complete, authoritative information about titles: awards, reviews, genres, reading levels, and more. Collection Analysis Reports give insights into diversity, recency, fiction/nonfiction, and more – while also identifying titles for possible selection. Both tools provide shareable documentation about the titles in your library. Return to your library or classroom equipped with tools to support confident book selection and collection management. Access to TeachingBooks provided to accredited public and non-public PreK-12 schools via AEA.
Implementation & Training Specialist, TeachingBooks, OverDrive
Mary Ellen Graf is an Implementation and Training Specialist for TeachingBooks and a licensed educator with a master's in teaching. She taught in a variety of settings before beginning her role with TeachingBooks in 2016. She has presented at the conferences such as Wisconsin Library... Read More →
This session will explore several strategies for coming out of our silos to plan and prepare lesson plans cooperatively with our technical and non-technical colleagues. We will explore planning with willing and unwilling colleagues, how cooperative planning can raise outcomes across classrooms and disciplines, and how it empowers our teachers and students to dig deeper and learn to live whole-person lives by integrating subjects.
This session talks about the work of the elementary teachers at Woodward-Granger elementary and how they have found ways to integrate CS concepts into their core instruction. Ideas and resources include unpacking CS standards and making connections to core, instructional coaching methods for success, and unit/lesson examples from all elementary grades!
Learn how to develop resilient learners with maker challenges. You will discover what makes them different from makerspaces. And you'll see examples of how to structure challenges as you experience some for yourself. You’ll leave with ideas that span all grade levels and abilities, and that fit in any budget.
Instructional Technology Coach, Cedar Falls Community School District
Hello everyone! While I've been in public education for over 19 years, this is my third year as an Instructional Technology Coach. I taught kindergarten for eight years, then switched to 5th/6th grade for an additional eight years. This K-6 background has given me a comprehensive... Read More →
Hi! This is year 20 for me in public education. For the first 11 years of my teaching career, I was a 2nd grade teacher at Hansen Elementary in Cedar Falls. I took on the job of Tech Integration for coach for 3 years- then became a full time virtual 2nd grade teacher during Covid... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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Join Adam to explore meaningful ways to integrate technology into your classroom and leave with quality, engaging tools, and resources for your subject area!
Discover the transformative power of storytelling in education. Learn how to craft compelling narratives, engage stakeholders, and foster school spirit through a marketing club initiative. This session will provide practical strategies to create a unified, vibrant school community.
Does looking at your classroom schedule leave you wondering how you will teach CS in addition to all the other required components of an elementary school day? Don’t just add computer science to your day, integrate it with what you are already teaching. Join us for a session that will focus on giving elementary teachers and others tons of resources, ideas, and activities that they can start implementing tomorrow.
Discover innovative teaching strategies for the elementary school classroom with Donnie Piercey, Kentucky Teacher of the Year and author of 50 Strategies for Integrating AI into the Classroom. Learn how to use AI to enhance student engagement, speed up lesson planning, and create an interactive learning environment. Perfect for teachers looking to transform their teaching methods!
Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and he specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement. Over the past sixteen years of teaching, these interests have given him the chance to represent his class all around the world, including a National... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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Get ready to witness the ultimate design showdown! Join us for a high-energy rap battle as Adobe Express and Canva go head-to-head. From pixel-perfect punches, slide sweep-kicks to video vindication, discover which platform reigns supreme in this epic creative clash!
Instructional Coach of Technology, Pleasant Valley
Cassidy Peterson is a secondary Innovative Technology Coach for the Pleasant Valley School District in Bettendorf, Iowa, where he works everyday with teachers and students to think differently about how they learn. His driving force is to make an educational world where his children... Read More →
Tired of feeling like you're speaking a different language than your IT department? Ready to transform tech frustration into a harmonious collaboration? Join us for a lighthearted session designed to help teachers and administrators build a better relationship with their IT partners.
Exploring principles and best practices for designing instruction is crucial for using technology and digital media for learning. Discover how to design with digital accessibility in mind, tailoring to elementary-aged users with all abilities and learning needs. Let's innovate and include together!
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Brian Krause is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC). Brian coaches in the classroom in support of digital learning, digital citizenship, emerging technologies, instructional issues and trends, technology integration, and best practices... Read More →
In this session, explore practical strategies for integrating computer science into elementary classrooms, aligning with core subjects through scaling a scope and sequence to introduce foundational computer science concepts through engaging experiences, including unplugged activities, code tracing and more. Educators will leave with ideas on integration into core content.
Emily is elementary educator and educational consultant with 15 years of experiences across multiple grade levels. Her passion for equitable access opportunities, learning experiences, and computer science drives my work to serve building and district equity teams and leadership teams... Read More →
This session, led by an educator and an attorney, will explore the legal implications and complexities related to AI in our schools. We will discuss privacy concerns, data protection, and compliance with COPPA, FERPA, and other relevant laws. We will also cover copyright, licensing, and ownership issues relevant to educators and students, and provide guidance on how to navigate these challenges responsibly while fostering student innovation and creativity in the classroom.
Canvas supports education beyond the classroom in our district, enhancing extracurricular activities, professional development, and more. This session explores how we leverage Canvas to create a comprehensive learning environment that enriches education in diverse, non-traditional settings.
Math Curriculum Facilitator, Sioux City Community School District
Jamie Bratvold is a K-12 Technology and Instructional Coach for Sioux City. She specializes in analyzing data, classroom management, instructional strategies and building fun in the classroom.
Online Learning and Assessment Technology Specialist, Sioux City Community School District
Canvas whiz, integration guru, and assessment enthusiast. Making edtech a breeze for teachers and students. Let's connect and level up the learning experience! 📚🚀
This innovative AI platform is designed specifically for educators, offering over 60 tools to streamline teaching tasks, create engaging resources, and enhance classroom experiences. With user-friendly features, MagicSchool empowers teachers to focus on what truly matters: inspiring and educating their students. Come join this presentation and get resources you can start using today!
