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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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 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.
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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Learn tangible tools and strategies to help transform your classroom into a place where students do work that matters to THEM right now. Through classroom management methods that empower student coaching and collaboration, assessment tools that amplify and inspire creativity, tips for building student tenacity, and strategies to manage 100+ unique projects all at once without losing your mind, you'll leave this session ready to transform your classroom from student-centered to student-led.
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 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
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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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In this session, we’ll explore two immersive experiences intended for use with middle and high school students. The first transports students to World War II England as they race the clock to break Enigma, exploring the ethics of information. In the second experience, students experience different level of internet access experienced in countries around the world. Then, they discuss the ethics of access and censorship, drawing on both their own experience and their research.
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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am 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 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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Let's redefine what group work could look like in the classroom through strategy and structure to bring your students innovative, real world experiences. Participants will leave understanding how agile education empowers students to utilize structures to better assess, self-monitor, plan and reflect on their own learning. Experience how agile solves common classroom challenges, evokes engagement, fosters human connection and empowers student growth.
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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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With the ever-changing needs of your stakeholders, how do you create a library learning space that meets the needs of all? In this session, we will take a look at how to create a space in your school that will have students not wanting to leave.
