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8:30am EDT

Admin Roundtable with Edmentum
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 719
Speakers
JF
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 719
  Administrators

8:30am EDT

Adventures in the Cloud
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 705
Are you seeking digital resources aligned to your standards?  Look no further!  Join us for an Adventure in the Cloud as we share standards aligned resources from Britannica, EBSCO, GoOpenNC, ISTE, and so much more. During this session, we’ll show you how to save your school funds and showcase best practices for research. We will collectively tap into a plethora of digital resources available to all North Carolina K-13 public school units. We will provide you with ready-made tasks that you can immediately utilize.  Bring a standard with you and plan your very own adventure.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Darrough

Jill Darrough

Section Chief, NCDPI
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 705
  All Grade Levels

8:30am EDT

ClassLink LaunchPad Tips and Tricks
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 722
LaunchPad tips and tricks will show users new to ClassLink how to manage their LaunchPad to its full potential. I'm also happy to adjust my presentations to whatever y'all are looking for!
Speakers
RW

Riley Woods

ClassLink
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 722
  All Grade Levels

8:30am EDT

Let's Make Some Magic with MagicSchool.AI and the ISTE Standards
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 707
Explore the intersection of MagicSchool.AI and the ISTE Standards in this hands-on workshop designed to expand your teaching toolkit. Craft engaging, innovative instructional materials that captivate students and elevate learning outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Graham

Jennifer Graham

Innovative Learning Catalyst, NC DPI
Jennifer Graham has served as a public educator with Cumberland County Schools since 1995, holding roles such as teacher, instructional coach, and professional development facilitator. In 2023, Jennifer joined the NC DPI as an Innovative Learning Catalyst. Her dedication to preparing... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 707
  All Grade Levels

8:30am EDT

Student Engagement: Changing Up the Game
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 723
Student engagement in the classroom is the level of interest, attention, curiosity, optimism, and passion that students display when they are being taught or learning. It also includes their motivation to learn and progress in their education. Come and explore several student engagement activities that I have used successfully in my own classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Barrier
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 723
  All Grade Levels

8:30am EDT

The Ins and Outs of Securly Classroom
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 622
Participants will learn the ins and outs of what Securly Classroom is and how it works. We will cover how to set up for success before class starts, as well as best practices for active sessions. We will also explore how to manage and share content, how to individualize instruction, and more. Better yet, bring your questions! We'll have an open Q&A session at the end of the presentation to ensure we've covered every nook and cranny of the tool.
Speakers
RT
avatar for Marissa Angel

Marissa Angel

Strategic Customer Success Manager, Securly
Marissa has been with Securly since 2018, serving countless districts within many regions as she earned her way up from an entry-level position to the role she currently holds. This well-rounded background across a wide range of business functions has given her multifaceted knowledge... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 622
  All Grade Levels

8:30am EDT

Together we Hunt: A Scavenger Hunt for the Ages
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 602
With EBSCO and Britannica as your guides, these information powerhouses unlock exciting mysteries and hidden knowledge. Explore with educational scavenger hunts that ignite curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning
Speakers
avatar for Audrey Long

Audrey Long

DPI Business Systems Support Specialist & Product Manager Learning.com, NC Dept of Public Instruction
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 602
  All Grade Levels

8:30am EDT

Yes You Can-Va!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 701
In this presentation on using Canva in the classroom, we'll explore how teachers and students can leverage this versatile design tool to enhance learning and creativity. We'll cover practical applications, such as creating visually engaging presentations, infographics, and collaborative projects. Additionally, we'll provide tips on integrating Canva into various subjects to foster digital literacy and design skills. Join us to discover how Canva can transform your teaching and enrich the student learning experience.
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Moody

Brandy Moody

Instructional Technology Facilitator, George Hindebrand, Mull, & Mountain View Elementary
AW

Amanda Washburn

Burke County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 701
  All Grade Levels

8:30am EDT

Classroom Management 101
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Media Center
Speakers
CM
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Media Center
  BTs ONLY

8:30am EDT

Beating the Group Work Blues: Scaffolding Student Collaborations
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 618
Are group projects getting you down? Do you pair students in small teams only to hear crickets? Does it seem like only one student is doing all the work in project groups? Then join this session to learn how you can set students up for successful collaboration and beat the group work blues!
We’ll kick off this session with a discussion of some of the most common challenges we face with group projects in the classroom: lack of student communication skills, bossy student leaders, and disengaged group members. Participants will then experience collaborative learning strategies that help overcome these challenges in a new way and experiment with tools like a Team Charter template from LucidSpark for starting teamwork off on the right foot and quick and effective check-in strategies in Padlet or ensuring all team members are on the same page. These strategies transcend one-and-done group projects to develop transferable skills for the world beyond our classrooms. Educators who attend this session will walk away with templates to use in their class tomorrow along with actionable tips for beating the group work blues and setting the tone for the school year.
Speakers
avatar for Candice Chambers

Candice Chambers

Teacher Development Specialist, NCSSM
I am an educator and professional development specialist interested in empowering my peers to incorporate more student voice, choice, and agency in their instruction. I have an extensive background in online, virtual, and hybrid course design and delivery and I'm an anthropologist... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 618
  High School

8:30am EDT

Empowering Middle Grades Math: Hands-On Math Exploration
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 607
This session will focus on empowering 6-8 students through hands-on math exploration. Discover innovative teaching strategies and interactive activities designed to deepen mathematical understanding and foster a love of exploring mathematical concepts.
Speakers
SS

Sara Starnes

Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 607
  Middle School

8:30am EDT

Increasing Student Engagement in Math Using Desmos (6th-8th Grade)
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 605
Desmos is more than just a calculator.  Learn how to utilize Desmos activities in your classroom to increase student engagement and understanding of concepts.  Desmos activities  challenge students to explain their thinking and learn to write in math class.  You will participate as a student in a Desmos activity.  We will explore the teacher desmos dashboard, learn how to find/assign classroom activities along with creating personalized collections on your dashboard.  Participants will also help create a collaborative resource of our favorite activities with hyperlinks on a shared google spreadsheet.  
Speakers
avatar for Laura Beck

Laura Beck

AIG Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 605
  Middle School

8:30am EDT

Using AI in the 6-12 English Classroom
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 619
AI doesn't have to be a bad word! Learn how you as a teacher can use AI as an assistant in creation of materials, and learn how students can use AI as a one-on-one helper that doesn't write for them, but assists them through the writing process or helps them grasp a reading more deeply. 
Speakers
avatar for Emily Hewitt

Emily Hewitt

English Teacher, South Caldwell High
JH
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 619
  Middle School and High School

8:30am EDT

Using Apex Courses as a Supplemental Resource in the Classroom
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 718
Learn how to access and utilize Apex Courses as a supplemental resource for sub plans, flipped classroom, additional content, and unit recovery. Courses have study guides, labs, a translation tool for ELL, and additional supports. Help your students succeed with this resource. 
Speakers
avatar for Dee BiaLowas

Dee BiaLowas

Customer Success Manager, Edmentum
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 718
  Middle School and High School

8:30am EDT

Using Canvas Modules as a Running Agenda
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 623
Are your Canvas modules and pages driving you crazy? Does it give you a facial tick when a kid says, "Hey; I was out yesterday; did you do anything?" Maximize your time by using Canvas modules as a running agenda with instructions, assignments and all the links you need. Organize your modules, and then you can just reply, "It's all on Canvas; check it out."
Speakers
avatar for Debra Hadley

Debra Hadley

Teacher, West Caldwell High School
English major,  Reading SpecialistFACS (Home Ec) teacherFormer journalist, editor and food writer. 
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 623
  Middle School and High School

8:30am EDT

Using Kami to Create and Inclusive Environment that Benefits Everyone
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 606
The hallmark of good inclusive design is that it enhances the environment for everyone - not just those who "need" it. We will discuss how a search to meet the needs of one student led to our use of Kami to better meet the goals and objectives for all of our students. 
Speakers
SM

Shawn Moore

Hibriten High School, Caldwell County Schools
VH
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 606
  Middle School and High School

8:30am EDT

Crafting an Impact Dashboard to Showcase your Stats!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 621
Participants will learn the benefits of creating an impact dashboard to showcase their classroom/media center/school's stats. They will create a Google Form to collect data and set up an impact dashboard using Google Sheets and Looker Studio. Canva templates will be provided for customization, as well as a list of resources and ideas. Join us for this make-and-take session to showcase your accomplishments!
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Graham

Colleen Graham

Educational Technology Specialist, Wayne County Schools
I began my teaching career as an elementary classroom teacher, but my love of the library soon drew me to ECU to get my MLS and become a media coordinator. In the library, I used technology and exploration to instill in my students a love of reading and even more -- a love of learning... Read More →
avatar for Heidi Barber

Heidi Barber

Educational Technology Specialist, Wayne County Public Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 621
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School

9:30am EDT

ClassLink Analytics for Admin
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 722
LaunchPad tips and tricks will show users new to ClassLink how to manage their LaunchPad to its full potential. 
Speakers
RW

Riley Woods

ClassLink
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 722
  Administrators

9:30am EDT

AI in the Classroom: Improving Teacher Efficacy and Student Engagement
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 719
Through the use of a purpose-built large language model and technology automation, Merlyn Mind provides a simple solution to untether an educator from classroom technology, streamlines decision-making and tasks, and provides agency to the educator to respond to moments of curiosity or gaps in preparedness.  This returns time to education activity and reduces teacher stress - all while rewarding students for engagement.
Speakers
CA
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 719
  All Grade Levels

9:30am EDT

Assistive Technology Overview
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 623
The Caldwell School Assistive Technology team will share about the types of assistive technology.  We will go over the process for accessing assistive technology devices and supports.  And we will have hands on time to explore available items. 
Speakers
MB

Mary Bentley

Caldwell County Schools
JS

Jennifer Simms

Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 623
  All Grade Levels

9:30am EDT

Basics and Beyond: Harness the power of AI for you and critical thinking for your students
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 723
You work hard - Use AI to work smarter!  In this session you will learn how you can use artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to save time and infuse critical thinking and creativity into your lessons with AI. Learn to integrate AI into your teaching practice, create power prompts with the latest version of AI models and learn about helpful AI tools. Also learn how about student facing AI tools that engage students in critical thinking and creativity. AI is more than ChatGPT and it’s not just about cheating. Let’s talk about that!
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Lovdahl

Stacy Lovdahl

Instructional Technology Facilitator, NC DPI
Stacy Lovdahl is a veteran educator and Innovative Learning Catalyst with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Digital Teaching and Learning. She facilitates collaborative professional learning experiences across North Carolina, building a community of educators... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 723
  All Grade Levels

9:30am EDT

Let's Get Muddy
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 705
Do you want your students to work collaboratively instead of having one or two team members shouldering to bulk of the work? Learn first hand the difference between independent, cooperative, and collaborative work. Delve into design challenges that demonstrate these methods. Participants will harness their abilities to work as a truly collaborative team. Join us to build today and utilize in your classroom tomorrow! 
Speakers
avatar for Jill Darrough

Jill Darrough

Section Chief, NCDPI
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 705
  All Grade Levels

9:30am EDT

Let's Make Some Magic with MagicSchool.AI and the ISTE Standards
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 707
Explore the intersection of MagicSchool.AI and the ISTE Standards in this hands-on workshop designed to expand your teaching toolkit. Craft engaging, innovative instructional materials that captivate students and elevate learning outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Graham

Jennifer Graham

Innovative Learning Catalyst, NC DPI
Jennifer Graham has served as a public educator with Cumberland County Schools since 1995, holding roles such as teacher, instructional coach, and professional development facilitator. In 2023, Jennifer joined the NC DPI as an Innovative Learning Catalyst. Her dedication to preparing... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 707
  All Grade Levels

9:30am EDT

Take Your Students' Sentences from Blah to Hurrah!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 622
Are you frustrated with the quality of sentences your students produce?  Aren't we all!?!  Come and learn about a simple, yet effective, method which teaches students how to expand upon their sentences to provide details which later can be combined into paragraphs.  You'll be cheering as your students' sentences go from "blah" to fabulous! Teachers of all grade levels, subjects, and abilities are welcome!
Speakers
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Lynette Shelby

ESL teacher, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 622
  All Grade Levels

9:30am EDT

Tips, Tricks, and Top Ways to Use Edpuzzle
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 721
Ready to level up your video lessons with Edpuzzle? In this hands-on session, teachers will learn how to create engaging video lessons, facilitate Edpuzzle student projects, utilize Live Mode for synchronous activities, and more! This powerful platform is a must-have for your EdTech toolkit, come find out why!
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Stapleton

Sarah Stapleton

School Success Associate, EdPuzzle
8 years in the elementary world and now two years into EdTech--I love helping teachers find new ways to level up their instruction!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 721
  All Grade Levels

9:30am EDT

Behavior Management
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Media Center
Speakers
CM
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Media Center
  BTs ONLY

9:30am EDT

How to Play & Stay: Interactive Math Place Value Games for K-5 Learners
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 607
In this workshop, educators will actively participate in interactive place value activities designed for immediate classroom implementation.
Speakers
SS

Sara Starnes

Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 607
  Elementary Grades

9:30am EDT

Building Financially Healthy Students: Resources to Support North Carolina's Personal Finance Requirement
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 701
This session will provide educators with no-cost resources to support North Carolina’s Economics and Personal Finance standards and requirements. The online lessons are self-guided and built-in assessments give educators automatic feedback on student understanding. Offline lesson plans and companion resources support a blended experience. In this session, attendees will be able to create free accounts, examine the standards alignment, explore EVERFI’s teacher dashboard, and demo courses. For the best user experience, please bring your own device.
Speakers
avatar for Rika Nishimura

Rika Nishimura

Education Success Specialist, EVERFI
EVERFI's online activities cover the critical life skills students need to be successful - college and career readiness, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, mental wellness, literacy skills, etc - and they're all free. The online lessons are self-guided and the built-in assessments... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 701
  High School

9:30am EDT

Pyramid Model in Kindergarten
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 605
Participants will get an overview of what Pyramid Model practices look like in Kindergarten. Pyramid model is a muli-tiered system of support and evidence-based practices that promotes the social, emotional, and behavioral development of young children.  Participants will get the opportunity to "make and take" visuals and resources that they can use right away to support children's social and emotional development in their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Greene
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 605
  Lower Elementary

9:30am EDT

Embrace Problem-Solving: A Shift in Focus from Coding to Critical Thinking
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 619
Teaching computational thinking doesn't have to be "high tech," nor does it have to involve deep knowledge of coding.  This presentation will show educators how to involve computational thinking and problem solving in their content area.  Teachers can support students as they start exploring bigger ideas and school libraries can provide tools and training to assist them. 
Speakers
avatar for Christina Brayton

Christina Brayton

Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 619
  Middle School and High School

9:30am EDT

Using AI to Support Meaningful Feedback
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 706
Drowning in endlessly grading papers? Reclaim precious time and empower students with personalized feedback. Discover how AI can be your secret weapon. Learn to leverage AI tools to generate subject-specific feedback on essays, quizzes, and more, saving hours of work while ensuring your students receive targeted support. Collaborate with fellow educators to build your custom feedback banks for your class and explore ethical and effective implementation strategies. This session is designed for middle and high school teachers across all subjects who want to unleash the power of AI to personalize learning for their students through feedback.
Speakers
avatar for NCDPI

NCDPI

Piedmont Triad Regional Consultant, NCDPI
Brian Whitson is a Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant with the Office of Digital Teaching & Learning at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).  He proudly covers the Piedmont-Triad Region where he supports public schools units with the implementation and... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 706
  Middle School and High School

9:30am EDT

Using Apex Tutorials
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 718
Pretest-driven concept recovery to help grade 6–12 students catch up and find success in the courses they’re taking and the tests they’re preparing for.

Fill course- and test-specific knowledge gaps without deep remediation
Reduce the need for credit recovery, test retakes, and summer school
Raise test scores on state EOCs and ACT® exams
Speakers
avatar for Dee BiaLowas

Dee BiaLowas

Customer Success Manager, Edmentum
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 718
  Middle School and High School

9:30am EDT

Pre-K Session
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 618
Speakers
MD

Makara Dixon

Teacher, Caldwell County Schools
-PreK Teacher-Mommy
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 618
  Pre-K

9:30am EDT

EduPodcasts: A TREK to Empowering Student Voices and Renewing Engagement
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 621
Join us as we explore the dynamic world of podcasting across elementary, middle, and high school curriculums. This session will demonstrate how integrating podcasts into classroom settings not only enhances lesson engagement but also gives students a platform to express their ideas and stories, fostering a deeper connection to their learning. Attendees will have the hands-on opportunity to experiment with our podcasting equipment, experiencing firsthand the power of audio storytelling in education. Discover how this innovative tool can transform teaching methods, empower student voices, and rejuvenate classroom dynamics.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Graham

Colleen Graham

Educational Technology Specialist, Wayne County Schools
I began my teaching career as an elementary classroom teacher, but my love of the library soon drew me to ECU to get my MLS and become a media coordinator. In the library, I used technology and exploration to instill in my students a love of reading and even more -- a love of learning... Read More →
avatar for Heidi Barber

Heidi Barber

Educational Technology Specialist, Wayne County Public Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 621
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School

9:30am EDT

Infinite Campus for Middle and High School Teachers Train-the-Trainer Session
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 11:20am EDT
Band Room
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:30am - 11:20am EDT
Band Room
  IC Trainers Only, Middle/High

10:30am EDT

Adventures in the Cloud
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 705
Are you seeking digital resources aligned to your standards?  Look no further!  Join us for an Adventure in the Cloud as we share standards aligned resources from Britannica, EBSCO, GoOpenNC, ISTE, and so much more. During this session, we’ll show you how to save your school funds and showcase best practices for research. We will collectively tap into a plethora of digital resources available to all North Carolina K-13 public school units. We will provide you with ready-made tasks that you can immediately utilize.  Bring a standard with you and plan your very own adventure.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Darrough

Jill Darrough

Section Chief, NCDPI
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 705
  All Grade Levels

10:30am EDT

ClassLink LaunchPad Tips and Tricks
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 722
LaunchPad tips and tricks will show users new to ClassLink how to manage their LaunchPad to its full potential.
Speakers
RW

Riley Woods

ClassLink
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 722
  All Grade Levels

10:30am EDT

Engagement Elevated: AI Chatbots and Critical Thinking
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 723
Discover how AI chatbots can engage students, personalize learning, and enhance critical thinking skills. Explore how Schoolai and Magicschool Student can personalize learning for your K-12 learners using standards-aligned thinking routines across all content areas. 
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Lovdahl

Stacy Lovdahl

Instructional Technology Facilitator, NC DPI
Stacy Lovdahl is a veteran educator and Innovative Learning Catalyst with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Digital Teaching and Learning. She facilitates collaborative professional learning experiences across North Carolina, building a community of educators... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 723
  All Grade Levels

10:30am EDT

Getting Started with Edpuzzle
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 721
Ready to level up your video lessons with Edpuzzle? In this hands-on session, teachers will learn how to create engaging video lessons, harness the power of Edpuzzle Live Mode, and navigate easy to read data in Edpuzzle. This powerful platform is a must have for your EdTech toolkit, come find out why!
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Stapleton

Sarah Stapleton

School Success Associate, EdPuzzle
8 years in the elementary world and now two years into EdTech--I love helping teachers find new ways to level up their instruction!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 721
  All Grade Levels

10:30am EDT

Grant Writing Tips
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 606
I present all of the Education Foundation Grants, Bright Ideas and Google Community Grant and provided information pertaining to writing and what not to do when writing.
Speakers
avatar for Pat Triplett

Pat Triplett

Executive Director, Education Foundation Inc. of Caldwell County
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 606
  All Grade Levels

10:30am EDT

Teacher of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 707
How do students with hearing loss access language/communication/curriculum?  Learn about the supports you can put in place to help students with hearing loss.  
Speakers
RN

Rebecca NeSmith

Teacher for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 707
  All Grade Levels

10:30am EDT

The Ins and Outs of Securly Classroom
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 622
Participants will learn the ins and outs of what Securly Classroom is and how it works. We will cover how to set up for success before class starts, as well as best practices for active sessions. We will also explore how to manage and share content, how to individualize instruction, and more. Better yet, bring your questions! We'll have an open Q&A session at the end of the presentation to ensure we've covered every nook and cranny of the tool.
Speakers
RT
avatar for Marissa Angel

Marissa Angel

Strategic Customer Success Manager, Securly
Marissa has been with Securly since 2018, serving countless districts within many regions as she earned her way up from an entry-level position to the role she currently holds. This well-rounded background across a wide range of business functions has given her multifaceted knowledge... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 622
  All Grade Levels

10:30am EDT

Together we Hunt: A Scavenger Hunt for the Ages
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 602
With EBSCO and Britannica as your guides, these information powerhouses unlock exciting mysteries and hidden knowledge. Explore with educational scavenger hunts that ignite curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning
Speakers
avatar for Audrey Long

Audrey Long

DPI Business Systems Support Specialist & Product Manager Learning.com, NC Dept of Public Instruction
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 602
  All Grade Levels

10:30am EDT

Diving in the Data and Reports - Lexia
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 605
This session will take a deep dive into all of the resouces, decodables, phonics, lessons, skillbuilders and classroom support of the resource hubs for Core5, PowerUp, and Lexia English. We will also look into the specific reports that teachers can use to plan small groups, individual help for students, and track progress for all students. It will also look at specific reports to show how long students are on each question, their time, their accuracy, etc. 
Speakers
LD
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 605
  Elementary and Middle School

10:30am EDT

Jumping into Books using SchoolAI
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 719
This session will provide examples, tools, and hands on practice in creating an interactive and safe space for you and your students to utilize AI while engaging with characters, settings, and topics from books you already use in your classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Bethany Christian

Bethany Christian

Digital Learning and Media Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 719
  Elementary Grades

10:30am EDT

Engaging High School Students in a Post-COVID World
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 623
Teachers will learn about protocols they can use that follow the Common Instructional Framework (CIF for short). The CIF involves students learning through different strategies: scaffolding, questioning, writing to learn, collaborative group work, and classroom talk. In this session, teachers will rotate through stations while they learn about how they can keep their students engaged through different activities. Teachers will be encouraged to think about how they can incorporate protocols that will help take their students' learning beyond lectures and worksheets. 
Speakers
avatar for Denise Allen

Denise Allen

Beginning Teacher Mentor, Caldwell County Schools
avatar for Mandi Burnison

Mandi Burnison

Honors English II Teacher, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 623
  High School

10:30am EDT

Ready-Made Resources to Support Middle School Educators
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 701
This session will provide educators with no-cost resources to support CTE and social studies standards and requirements. The online lessons are self-guided and built-in assessments give educators automatic feedback on student understanding. Offline lesson plans and companion resources support a blended experience. In this session, attendees will be able to create free accounts, examine the standards alignment, explore EVERFI’s teacher dashboard, and demo courses. For the best user experience, please bring your own device.
Speakers
avatar for Rika Nishimura

Rika Nishimura

Education Success Specialist, EVERFI
EVERFI's online activities cover the critical life skills students need to be successful - college and career readiness, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, mental wellness, literacy skills, etc - and they're all free. The online lessons are self-guided and the built-in assessments... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 701
  Middle School

10:30am EDT

Pre-K Session
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 618
Speakers
MD

Makara Dixon

Teacher, Caldwell County Schools
-PreK Teacher-Mommy
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 618
  Pre-K

10:30am EDT

Hands-on Science
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 607
Engage students  in learning with hands-on science activities aligned with the new Science Engineering Practices (SEPs). Participants will experience quick, hands-on activities that can be used in any classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Dottie Hayes

Dottie Hayes

K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 607
  Upper Elementary and Middle School

10:30am EDT

PoppED: The Language of Literature through Pop Culture
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 619
In this session, we will explore ways to analyze an author’s use of figurative language and other literary elements through the words of modern-day poets like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Ed Sheeran. Strategies such as Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity Frames, Stambaugh and Mofield’s Literary Analysis Wheel, the Cross-Impact Matrix, and Thinking Maps will be discussed in this engaging and pop-tacular session! 
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Pagano

Lisa Pagano

AIG & TD District Lead, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Lisa Pagano currently serves as AIG & Talent Development District Lead for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools where she leads and supports elementary gifted and advanced programming and provides professional learning and coaching to over 115 schools. Before this role, she served as the... Read More →
TA

Trinette Atri

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 619
  Upper Elementary and Middle School

10:30am EDT

EduPodcasts: A TREK to Empowering Student Voices and Renewing Engagement
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 621
Join us as we explore the dynamic world of podcasting across elementary, middle, and high school curriculums. This session will demonstrate how integrating podcasts into classroom settings not only enhances lesson engagement but also gives students a platform to express their ideas and stories, fostering a deeper connection to their learning. Attendees will have the hands-on opportunity to experiment with our podcasting equipment, experiencing firsthand the power of audio storytelling in education. Discover how this innovative tool can transform teaching methods, empower student voices, and rejuvenate classroom dynamics.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Graham

Colleen Graham

Educational Technology Specialist, Wayne County Schools
I began my teaching career as an elementary classroom teacher, but my love of the library soon drew me to ECU to get my MLS and become a media coordinator. In the library, I used technology and exploration to instill in my students a love of reading and even more -- a love of learning... Read More →
avatar for Heidi Barber

Heidi Barber

Educational Technology Specialist, Wayne County Public Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 621
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School

10:30am EDT

Utilize Study Island for Formative Assessment
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 718
Utilize Study Island as a formative assessment tool in your classroom. Learn how to create practice assignments, custom assessments, and Group Sessions - a gamified assessment tool.  Understand how to analyze data to drive instruction toward standards that need improvement with high priority. Students demonstrate robust growth with only 30 minutes of practice per week. 
Speakers
avatar for Dee BiaLowas

Dee BiaLowas

Customer Success Manager, Edmentum
Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 718
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School

11:20am EDT

Lunch
Wednesday August 14, 2024 11:20am - 12:10pm EDT
Cafeteria
Wednesday August 14, 2024 11:20am - 12:10pm EDT
Cafeteria

12:15pm EDT

Keynote Session with Brad Montague
Wednesday August 14, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Gym
Wednesday August 14, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Gym

1:00pm EDT

Infinite Campus for Elementary Teachers Train-the-Trainer Session
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Band Room
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Band Room
  IC Trainers Only, Elementary

1:30pm EDT

Getting Started with the National Board Certification Process
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 602
This session will provide an overview of the National Board Certification process. Come learn about the requirements, the fees, and the timeline for completing the process. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions in order to determine if this process is the right path for you to explore at this time in your career.  
Speakers
avatar for Heather Puhl

Heather Puhl

Beginning Teacher Mentor, Caldwell County Schools
I serve as a mentor for beginning teachers in the Caldwell County School System.
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 602
  All Grade Levels

1:30pm EDT

Let's Get Muddy
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 705
Do you want your students to work collaboratively instead of having one or two team members shouldering to bulk of the work? Learn first hand the difference between independent, cooperative, and collaborative work. Delve into design challenges that demonstrate these methods. Participants will harness their abilities to work as a truly collaborative team. Join us to build today and utilize in your classroom tomorrow! 
Speakers
avatar for Jill Darrough

Jill Darrough

Section Chief, NCDPI
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 705
  All Grade Levels

1:30pm EDT

Let's Make Some Magic with MagicSchool.AI and the ISTE Standards
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 707
Explore the intersection of MagicSchool.AI and the ISTE Standards in this hands-on workshop designed to expand your teaching toolkit. Craft engaging, innovative instructional materials that captivate students and elevate learning outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Graham

Jennifer Graham

Innovative Learning Catalyst, NC DPI
Jennifer Graham has served as a public educator with Cumberland County Schools since 1995, holding roles such as teacher, instructional coach, and professional development facilitator. In 2023, Jennifer joined the NC DPI as an Innovative Learning Catalyst. Her dedication to preparing... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 707
  All Grade Levels

1:30pm EDT

Merlyn Origin in the Classroom
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 719
This presentation will target current and future users of the Merlyn Origin remote. We will walk users through the features of the remote and provide opportunities to practice using those features. District attendees who do not currently have a Merlyn remote will have the opportunity to receive one for their classroom. 
Speakers
CA
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 719
  All Grade Levels

1:30pm EDT

Sheet Smarts: Tips and Tricks for Google Sheets
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 619
Unlock your "Sheet Smarts" with tips and tricks to streamline data management and automate tasks in Google Sheets. Learn basic tips that will save you time and make data tracking a breeze. 
Speakers
avatar for Redeana Smith

Redeana Smith

K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 619
  All Grade Levels

1:30pm EDT

The Essential Guide for Comprehensive Skills Teachers using Unique Learning Systems Curriculum
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 621
Comprehensive Skill Teachers will learn how to implement and use Unique Learning Systems in their daily instruction. 
Speakers
DM

Dana Miller

Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 621
  All Grade Levels

1:30pm EDT

Tips, Tricks, and Top Ways to Use Edpuzzle
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 721
Ready to level up your video lessons with Edpuzzle? In this hands-on session, teachers will learn how to create engaging video lessons, facilitate Edpuzzle student projects, utilize Live Mode for synchronous activities, and more! This powerful platform is a must-have for your EdTech toolkit, come find out why!
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Stapleton

Sarah Stapleton

School Success Associate, EdPuzzle
8 years in the elementary world and now two years into EdTech--I love helping teachers find new ways to level up their instruction!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 721
  All Grade Levels

1:30pm EDT

Building Financially Healthy Students: Resources to Support North Carolina's Personal Finance Requirement
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 701
This session will provide educators with no-cost resources to support North Carolina’s Economics and Personal Finance standards and requirements. The online lessons are self-guided and built-in assessments give educators automatic feedback on student understanding. Offline lesson plans and companion resources support a blended experience. In this session, attendees will be able to create free accounts, examine the standards alignment, explore EVERFI’s teacher dashboard, and demo courses. For the best user experience, please bring your own device.
Speakers
avatar for Rika Nishimura

Rika Nishimura

Education Success Specialist, EVERFI
EVERFI's online activities cover the critical life skills students need to be successful - college and career readiness, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, mental wellness, literacy skills, etc - and they're all free. The online lessons are self-guided and the built-in assessments... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 701
  High School

1:30pm EDT

Engaging High School Students in a Post-COVID World
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 618
Teachers will learn about protocols they can use that follow the Common Instructional Framework (CIF for short). The CIF involves students learning through different strategies: scaffolding, questioning, writing to learn, collaborative group work, and classroom talk. In this session, teachers will rotate through stations while they learn about how they can keep their students engaged through different activities. Teachers will be encouraged to think about how they can incorporate protocols that will help take their students' learning beyond lectures and worksheets. 
Speakers
avatar for Denise Allen

Denise Allen

Beginning Teacher Mentor, Caldwell County Schools
avatar for Mandi Burnison

Mandi Burnison

Honors English II Teacher, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 618
  High School

1:30pm EDT

Increasing Student Engagement in Math Using Desmos (6th-8th Grade)
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 605
Desmos is more than just a calculator.  Learn how to utilize Desmos activities in your classroom to increase student engagement and understanding of concepts.  Desmos activities  challenge students to explain their thinking and learn to write in math class.  You will participate as a student in a Desmos activity.  We will explore the teacher desmos dashboard, learn how to find/assign classroom activities along with creating personalized collections on your dashboard.  Participants will also help create a collaborative resource of our favorite activities with hyperlinks on a shared google spreadsheet.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Beck

Laura Beck

AIG Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 605
  Middle School

1:30pm EDT

Using AI to Support Meaningful Feedback
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 706
Drowning in endlessly grading papers? Reclaim precious time and empower students with personalized feedback. Discover how AI can be your secret weapon. Learn to leverage AI tools to generate subject-specific feedback on essays, quizzes, and more, saving hours of work while ensuring your students receive targeted support. Collaborate with fellow educators to build your custom feedback banks for your class and explore ethical and effective implementation strategies. This session is designed for middle and high school teachers across all subjects who want to unleash the power of AI to personalize learning for their students through feedback.
Speakers
avatar for NCDPI

NCDPI

Piedmont Triad Regional Consultant, NCDPI
Brian Whitson is a Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant with the Office of Digital Teaching & Learning at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).  He proudly covers the Piedmont-Triad Region where he supports public schools units with the implementation and... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 706
  Middle School and High School

1:30pm EDT

Using Canvas Modules as a Running Agenda
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 623
Are your Canvas modules and pages driving you crazy? Does it give you a facial tick when a kid says, "Hey; I was out yesterday; did you do anything?" Maximize your time by using Canvas modules as a running agenda with instructions, assignments and all the links you need. Organize your modules, and then you can just reply, "It's all on Canvas; check it out."
Speakers
avatar for Debra Hadley

Debra Hadley

Teacher, West Caldwell High School
English major,  Reading SpecialistFACS (Home Ec) teacherFormer journalist, editor and food writer. 
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 623
  Middle School and High School

1:30pm EDT

Using Kami to Create and Inclusive Environment that Benefits Everyone
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 606
The hallmark of good inclusive design is that it enhances the environment for everyone - not just those who "need" it. We will discuss how a search to meet the needs of one student led to our use of Kami to better meet the goals and objectives for all of our students. 
Speakers
SM

Shawn Moore

Hibriten High School, Caldwell County Schools
VH
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 606
  Middle School and High School

1:30pm EDT

Maximizing Impact: Personalizing learning with AI
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 723
Increase student achievement, improve engagement and recapture your time. Learn how personalized learning focuses on the whole child and when infused with AI-tools helps you make the most of your time with students. Using research-based, highly effective strategies, explore AI tools aligned to North Carolina’s 4 Pillars of Personalized Learning. Come away with templates to use in your classroom to create learning paths and apply AI tools to enhance your teaching practice to improve efficiency.
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Lovdahl

Stacy Lovdahl

Instructional Technology Facilitator, NC DPI
Stacy Lovdahl is a veteran educator and Innovative Learning Catalyst with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Digital Teaching and Learning. She facilitates collaborative professional learning experiences across North Carolina, building a community of educators... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 723
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School

1:30pm EDT

Save Time across your Existing Workflow with Brisk Teaching
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 622
Teaching is all about connections, but often, our tools don't connect as they should. That's where Brisk comes in. Brisk is an AI driven Chrome extension that exists within the Google environment. Brisk is naturally built into where you are already working, so it’s not an additional thing to manage. No copy and pasting, no jumping between apps.

Join this presentation to see how teachers use Brisk to:
* Quickly and effectively give feedback to your students
* Examine student writing in-depth
* Develop engaging instructional materials
* Easily adjust text difficulty and translate materials to meet student needs

You'll also leave this session as a Certified Brisk AI Professional.
Speakers
SG
Wednesday August 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Room 622
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School

2:30pm EDT

AI for Teachers
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 618
Come and let me share with you several AI tools that I have used this past school year in my classroom. You will learn to incorporate AI into your classroom in various ways that will enhance both your teaching/planning experiences and student learning experiences. If you have never used AI before and just need a place to start, this session is for you!
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Barrier
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 618
  All Grade Levels

2:30pm EDT

AI in the Classroom: Improving Teacher Efficacy and Student Engagement
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 719
Through the use of a purpose-built large language model and technology automation, Merlyn Mind provides a simple solution to untether an educator from classroom technology, streamlines decision-making and tasks, and provides agency to the educator to respond to moments of curiosity or gaps in preparedness.  This returns time to education activity and reduces teacher stress - all while rewarding students for engagement.
Speakers
CA
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 719
  All Grade Levels

2:30pm EDT

Getting Started with Edpuzzle
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 721
Ready to level up your video lessons with Edpuzzle? In this hands-on session, teachers will learn how to create engaging video lessons, harness the power of Edpuzzle Live Mode, and navigate easy to read data in Edpuzzle. This powerful platform is a must have for your EdTech toolkit, come find out why!
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Stapleton

Sarah Stapleton

School Success Associate, EdPuzzle
8 years in the elementary world and now two years into EdTech--I love helping teachers find new ways to level up their instruction!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 721
  All Grade Levels

2:30pm EDT

Grant Writing Tips
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 606
I present all of the Education Foundation Grants, Bright Ideas and Google Community Grant and provided information pertaining to writing and what not to do when writing.
Speakers
avatar for Pat Triplett

Pat Triplett

Executive Director, Education Foundation Inc. of Caldwell County
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 606
  All Grade Levels

2:30pm EDT

How To Increase Inclusion In Your School
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 621
Inclusion of individuals with disabilities matters no matter what age, grade or part of life you are in.  This presentation will cover Special Olympics Unified Champions Program and how to implement the program in your school.  Come learn from the only Unified Champions National Banner Recognition School in Caldwell County on how we have made inclusion a priority.  
Speakers
DM

Dana Miller

Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 621
  All Grade Levels

2:30pm EDT

Is Your Drive a Wreck?
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 706
Get your Google Drive back on track with these essential tips and tricks! Learn how to organize, manage, and optimize your files to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. Transform your digital space into a well-oiled machine, perfect for educators looking to make the most of their Drive.
Speakers
avatar for Redeana Smith

Redeana Smith

K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 706
  All Grade Levels

2:30pm EDT

Maintaining your National Board Certification
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 602
During this session, participants will learn about the Maintenance of Certification Process. This process is required for current National Board Certified Teachers (every 5 years) to keep their National Board status active. Come learn about what is required, the fees involved, and the timeline for completion. 
Speakers
avatar for Heather Puhl

Heather Puhl

Beginning Teacher Mentor, Caldwell County Schools
I serve as a mentor for beginning teachers in the Caldwell County School System.
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 602
  All Grade Levels

2:30pm EDT

Take Your Students' Sentences from Blah to Hurrah!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 707
Are you frustrated with the quality of sentences your students produce?  Aren't we all!?!  Come and learn about a simple, yet effective, method which teaches students how to expand upon their sentences to provide details which later can be combined into paragraphs.  You'll be cheering as your students' sentences go from "blah" to fabulous! Teachers of all grade levels, subjects, and abilities are welcome!
Speakers
LS

Lynette Shelby

ESL teacher, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 707
  All Grade Levels

2:30pm EDT

Diving in the Data and Reports - Lexia
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 605
This session will take a deep dive into all of the resouces, decodables, phonics, lessons, skillbuilders and classroom support of the resource hubs for Core5, PowerUp, and Lexia English. We will also look into the specific reports that teachers can use to plan small groups, individual help for students, and track progress for all students. It will also look at specific reports to show how long students are on each question, their time, their accuracy, etc. 
Speakers
LD
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 605
  Elementary and Middle School

2:30pm EDT

TREK 2024: Journey with your ELLs
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 705
This session is designed to help teachers with technology to use in the classroom to communicate with their newcomer ELL students.  There will also be discussion and hands-on activities for making connections between their Content Standards and ELD Standards and modifying lessons for an ELL student. Teachers will also experience an empathy-buidling immersion activity.
Speakers
JL
CW
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 705
  Elementary and Middle School

2:30pm EDT

Ready-Made Resources to Support Middle School Educators
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 701
This session will provide educators with no-cost resources to support CTE and social studies standards and requirements. The online lessons are self-guided and built-in assessments give educators automatic feedback on student understanding. Offline lesson plans and companion resources support a blended experience. In this session, attendees will be able to create free accounts, examine the standards alignment, explore EVERFI’s teacher dashboard, and demo courses. For the best user experience, please bring your own device.
Speakers
avatar for Rika Nishimura

Rika Nishimura

Education Success Specialist, EVERFI
EVERFI's online activities cover the critical life skills students need to be successful - college and career readiness, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, mental wellness, literacy skills, etc - and they're all free. The online lessons are self-guided and the built-in assessments... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 701
  Middle School

2:30pm EDT

Using AI in the 6-12 English Classroom
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 619
AI doesn't have to be a bad word! Learn how you as a teacher can use AI as an assistant in creation of materials, and learn how students can use AI as a one-on-one helper that doesn't write for them, but assists them through the writing process or helps them grasp a reading more deeply. 
Speakers
avatar for Emily Hewitt

Emily Hewitt

English Teacher, South Caldwell High
JH
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 619
  Middle School and High School

2:30pm EDT

Hands-on Science
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 607
Engage students  in learning with hands-on science activities aligned with the new Science Engineering Practices (SEPs). Participants will experience quick, hands-on activities that can be used in any classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Dottie Hayes

Dottie Hayes

K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 607
  Upper Elementary and Middle School

2:30pm EDT

Level Up Learning: Unlock the power of AI image creation in every classroom - Canva updates!
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 723
Learn how genAI can spark curiosity and ignite critical thinking across ALL subjects. Empower students to become creators who use visuals to communicate complex ideas. Foster collaboration and communication as students analyze and interpret AI-generated images. Bonus: Grab a treasure trove of resources to use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Lovdahl

Stacy Lovdahl

Instructional Technology Facilitator, NC DPI
Stacy Lovdahl is a veteran educator and Innovative Learning Catalyst with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Digital Teaching and Learning. She facilitates collaborative professional learning experiences across North Carolina, building a community of educators... Read More →
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 723
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School

2:30pm EDT

Math Reimagined: Desmos Classroom as a Catalyst for Math Engagement
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 722
In this hands-on session, attendees will explore how to utilize the free tools available in Desmos Classroom to transform traditional math instruction into a dynamic, engaging, and interactive learning experience. Discover innovative tools for facilitating lessons that enhance student participation, deepen understanding, and resonate with students of diverse abilities and interest.
Speakers
VH
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 722
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School

2:30pm EDT

Save Time across your Existing Workflow with Brisk Teaching
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 622
Teaching is all about connections, but often, our tools don't connect as they should. That's where Brisk comes in. Brisk is an AI driven Chrome extension that exists within the Google environment. Brisk is naturally built into where you are already working, so it’s not an additional thing to manage. No copy and pasting, no jumping between apps.

Join this presentation to see how teachers use Brisk to:
* Quickly and effectively give feedback to your students
* Examine student writing in-depth
* Develop engaging instructional materials
* Easily adjust text difficulty and translate materials to meet student needs

You'll also leave this session as a Certified Brisk AI Professional.
Speakers
SG
Wednesday August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 622
  Upper Elementary and Middle School and High School
 
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