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Monday, October 21
 

8:30am CDT

Less is More: Embracing Edtech Minimalism in the Classroom
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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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.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Krause

Brian Krause

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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1:00pm CDT

Digital Play, Serious Talk
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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Join us for a playful journey into the world of interactive learning, creation, and inquiry! Discover practical approaches for selecting age-appropriate games to align with curriculum objectives and gain insights into monitoring and managing screen time effectively. Unleash the power of digital games in your elementary classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Brian Krause

Brian Krause

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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2:40pm CDT

Stories and STEM Challenges in the Elementary Library
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Explore creative ways to enhance elementary library programming by weaving storytelling with hands-on STEM challenges. Revitalize library centers with mini STEM challenges inspired by stories, sparking curiosity and fostering a love for learning in young minds.
Speakers
avatar for Lacey Sedrel

Lacey Sedrel

Teacher Librarian, Dallas Center-Grimes
I'm a K-4 Teacher Librarian, and I love every minute of it! I'm ready to chat about all the library things!
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Tuesday, October 22
 

8:30am CDT

Little Feet, Big Future: Teaching Media Literacy to K-5
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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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.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Krause

Brian Krause

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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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11:00am CDT

Using Co-Planning For Success
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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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.
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Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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12:00pm CDT

Planning Social Media Content: Strategic Tips for Schools & Districts
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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Struggling to plan engaging and effective social media content? Whether you’re a content team of one or part of a group, the process of brainstorming, slating, designing, approving, publishing, and tracking social media content can feel a bit daunting. What should you post about and how often? How far ahead should you be planning? How can you source content from across your school or district? How can you step up your photos and videos? You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers.
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Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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1:00pm CDT

UDL and Accessibility: Tips to Make Tech Work for All Learners
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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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!
Speakers
avatar for Brian Krause

Brian Krause

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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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2:00pm CDT

Artificial intelligence, Assessment, and Bloom
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
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With AI tools in K-12 education, it's crucial to reconsider assessment practices to ensure they remain relevant, fair, and effective. Adapting methods to account for AI can enhance personalized learning and better evaluate student understanding and skills in a technology-driven educational landscape. Rethinking Bloom’s taxonomy is key.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Baule

Steve Baule

Professor, Winona State University
Steve has had a strong history of designing and implementing effective technology programs to support instruction in K-12 schools. He was named one of the 120 #FutureReady superintendents by President Obama in 2014. He was named as the IASA/U of Illinois Van Miller Distinguished Scholar-Practitioner... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
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