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Monday, October 21
 

8:30am CDT

Agility & Authentic Learning in Elementary
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
313
Sharing my philosophy of authentic learning in Elementary, and challenging educators to think deeper about how we can creatively engage students at a young age to develop an agile mindset, and engage in authentic learning opportunities around them.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1unOZEmQFS-0qeLHZx7AjbKEPdaH5L_xXH5NiesIxdWc/edit?usp=sharing
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Beatty

Matthew Beatty

4th Grade Educator, Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
313

11:00am CDT

Igniting Young Minds: From Blank Space to Thriving STEM Lab/Maker Space
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
313
This session will be your one-stop shop for launching a successful STEM Lab/Maker Space! We'll delve into simple STEM concepts and explore engaging Maker ideas to get your space up and running. Join us on a journey, following the transformation of a blank canvas into a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation. Discover how you can embark on this journey yourself and empower your students to become the next generation of problem-solvers and inventors.

Slide Deck Link: https://bit.ly/4888Gfj
Speakers
avatar for Kim	McCoy-Parker

Kim McCoy-Parker

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
313

12:00pm CDT

Using AI to Level up Elementary Learning
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
313
In this session, participants will learn some immediate applications of AI in the classroom, showcasing examples from my 4th Grade Classroom from teacher planning, creating engaging learning materials, to impacting the way students engage in learning.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Beatty

Matthew Beatty

4th Grade Educator, Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
313

1:00pm CDT

Supercharge Your STEAM Program: Multi-Grade Collaboration for Deeper Learning
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
313
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!

Slide Deck Link: https://bit.ly/3NsIYsz
Speakers
avatar for Kim	McCoy-Parker

Kim McCoy-Parker

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
313

2:40pm CDT

The Magic of Books & Resources Together with TeachingBooks
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
313
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.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Ellen Graf

Mary Ellen Graf

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
313
 
Tuesday, October 22
 

8:30am CDT

Literacy & STEAM: Blended Learning with TeachingBooks
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
313
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.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Ellen Graf

Mary Ellen Graf

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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
313

11:00am CDT

Engaging Math with Feedback and Revision: Coding Geometric Proofs with Finch Robots
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
313
Bring geometry to life through interactive coding! This workshop explores how Finch Robots can transform your math classroom. We'll delve into an engaging activity for fifth-graders, where they'll code the Finch to justify geometric properties. Step into their shoes – participate in the hands-on coding activity and experience the challenges and collaborative discussions your students will encounter. We'll then reflect on the activity's implementation, sharing successful strategies and recommendations to seamlessly integrate it into your own curriculum. Leave feeling empowered to ignite student engagement through feedback, revision, and the power of coding with Finch Robots!

Slide Deck Link: http://bit.ly/4h9Eogg
Speakers
avatar for Kim	McCoy-Parker

Kim McCoy-Parker

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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
313

12:00pm CDT

Power Up your Authentic Learning Projects
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
313
In this session participants will learn about two technologies that will streamline project visualization and ideation. With the help of AI and the Clearinghouse for WBL, elementary students have a plethora of opportunities to engage in 21st Century Learning. Be inspired and leave with ideas to launch! 
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Beatty

Matthew Beatty

4th Grade Educator, Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
313

1:00pm CDT

Edpuzzle - Making Learning Interactive
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
313
Turn any video into an interactive lesson. Learn how to use Edpuzzle to personalize the learning experience for students and maximize the effectiveness of tech integrated in your classroom.
Speakers
MC

Megan Childs

Edpuzzle
Megan, a Minnesota local and previous science teacher, is an Edpuzzle school partner connecting Minnesota schools with Edpuzzle, a video-lesson platform where teachers can take any video and turn it into an interactive lesson. While video is many students' preferred method of learning... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
313
 
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