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Wednesday, March 8
 

9:00am EST

Deconstructing and Designing an Antibias and Antiracist Educational Culture

This particular workshop is focused on racist practices within the school or workplace setting. Not only recognizing them, but creating a framework for discussion, defining of key terms, deconstructing their origin and impact, and designing solutions on the policy-level.

This session is $50 to attend you may either pre-register or register on-site.

Speakers
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Educator/Speaker/Facilitator
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →


Wednesday March 8, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
RCC 301 A

9:00am EST

Teach Better and Work Less with Eduprotocols!

Do you love teaching? But are you also having a physical reaction to the workload? I did too in 1999. I loved the kids, the teaching and HATED the late nights, piled-up work, and LACK OF RESULTS. So I started putting all my business, technology, and D1 football coaching skills into building systems that got HUGE results with WAY less work. Come spend this session with me and CHANGE YOUR CAREER. Not sure? I've had MANY 20+ year educators tell me the Eduprotocols plan totally works, including a friend who watched from the sidelines for two years before taking the plunge. His text says it all: My God sir, this actually works!!. I'll be sharing more than 5 Eduprotocols you can use immediately in class. Any subject, any grade level. All participants will receive a copy of, “The EduProtocol Field Guide Book 1”

This session is $50 to attend you may either pre-register or register on-site.

Speakers
avatar for Jon Corippo

Jon Corippo

Master Educator, EduProtocols
EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. EduProtocols can be used with any subject, any grade level, kindergarten through adult.


Wednesday March 8, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
RCC 301 B

9:00am EST

Unlock Learning with BreakoutEDU

Breakout EDU brings the power of escape rooms into the classroom through physical and digital games. Educators that attend this session will:

Participate in a BreakoutEDU Game

Learn how to create engaging puzzles

Create and navigate the BreakoutEDU account

Explore the BreakoutEDU Kit and learn how to prep a game

All participants will receive one BreakoutEDU Kit as well as a year-long membership with the price of admission.

This session is $125 to attend you may either pre-register or register on-site.

Speakers

Wednesday March 8, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
RCC 302 C

9:00am EST

Ready to take your school or district to the next level? Join us for Leading with Momentum! (Pre-Registration Required)

In this full day leadership retreat, administrators will be able to network with other school and district leaders while learning about how to support best practices around digital teaching and learning. A dynamic keynote and a variety of breakout sessions will be offered and led by students, principals, and district leaders within our state. Participants will leave with resources from the field and an action plan ready to be implemented in your school or district.


Speakers
avatar for Sean Gaillard

Sean Gaillard

Principal, App State University Lab School at Middle Fork


Wednesday March 8, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
306A

9:00am EST

The Makey Makey Invention Literacy Workshop for Educators

This is a session description. This workshop is intended to help educators who work with students in grades K-12 explore Inventing, Design Thinking, and Making using the Makey Makey kit that all participants will receive during the training.

This session is $50 to attend you may either pre-register or register on-site.

Speakers

Wednesday March 8, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
RCC 302 A or B

1:00pm EST

Beyond the Slideshow: Google Slides Activities for all Subjects

We all know Google Slides is a great tool for making multimedia slideshows, but it can be used for so much more! In this exciting hands-on workshop we will explore many ways that students of all ages can use Google Slides for creative projects, and educators can create engaging learning opportunities. These will include:

Creating stop-motion animations to explain concepts and tell stories

Non-linear branching slideshows for self-checking quizzes, games, stories, and choice boards

Interactive drag-and-drop activities for hands-on learning

Collaborative writing and peer feedback for students

Student voice, engagement, and formative checks with the free Pear Deck add-ons for Slides

Student created digital comic strips and eBooks

Digital soundboards for games, classroom transitions, and audio enhancements for stories and content

Take Google Slides, and your students' learning, to the next level with these ready-to-use engaging activities!

This session is $50 to attend you may either pre-register or register on-site.

Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Keynote, Crtl+Alt+Achieve
Eric has been in education for 32 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio where he oversees Google for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives. Eric is an authorized... Read More →


Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC 301 A

1:00pm EST

Teach Better and Work Less with Eduprotocols!

Do you love teaching? But are you also having a physical reaction to the workload? I did too in 1999. I loved the kids, the teaching and HATED the late nights, piled-up work, and LACK OF RESULTS. So I started putting all my business, technology, and D1 football coaching skills into building systems that got HUGE results with WAY less work. Come spend this session with me and CHANGE YOUR CAREER. Not sure? I've had MANY 20+ year educators tell me the Eduprotocols plan totally works, including a friend who watched from the sidelines for two years before taking the plunge. His text says it all: My God sir, this actually works!!. I'll be sharing more than 5 Eduprotocols you can use immediately in class. Any subject, any grade level. All participants will receive a copy of, “The EduProtocol Field Guide Book 1”

This session is $50 to attend you may either pre-register or register on-site.

Speakers
avatar for Jon Corippo

Jon Corippo

Master Educator, EduProtocols
EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. EduProtocols can be used with any subject, any grade level, kindergarten through adult.


Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC 301 B

1:00pm EST

Unlock Learning with BreakoutEDU

Breakout EDU brings the power of escape rooms into the classroom through physical and digital games. Educators that attend this session will:

Participate in a BreakoutEDU Game

Learn how to create engaging puzzles

Create and navigate the BreakoutEDU account

Explore the BreakoutEDU Kit and learn how to prep a game

All participants will receive one BreakoutEDU Kit as well as a year-long membership with the price of admission.

This session is $125 to attend you may either pre-register or register on-site.

Speakers

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC 302 C
 
Thursday, March 9
 

8:30am EST

R.E.A.L Momentum
Keith Hawkins uses his energy and faith to provide pathways to living a significant life. Focusing on the areas of Relationships, Empowerment, Attitude, and Leadership, Keith will get you off your feet and, on your way, to taking ownership of your past, present and future. Keith believes you can still find a way out of no way in the most difficult times in your life by continuing to hold on to what is permanent and letting go of what is temporary in your life. Momentum starts with the way you think and the way you think is a choice. Nothing is by accident; today is the day you were meant to find R.E.A.L Momentum. LET’S GO!

Speakers
avatar for Keith Hawkins

Keith Hawkins

Real Inspiration Inc.
Keith Hawkins grew up in a tough part of Los Angeles where he faced tremendous challenges as ayouth. With a struggling single parent mom, an abusive step father, a poor education, and a violentenvironment he was not expected to make it to adulthood. Keith took these challenges of... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 8:30am - 9:45pm EST
RCC Ballroom A & B

10:00am EST

A Lesson in VR: Maximizing Creation and Student Ownership
This interactive session will provide participants with concrete ways to increase student engagement and ownership of learning through their creation of virtual reality environments. Our presentation will outline the design process for our Thinglink VR projects as well as options for creating and/or locating 360 images.

Participants will engage with our “make and take” project resources and work collaboratively to create an interactive VR scene using the Thinglink platform. Student work samples will be shared and participants will be provided with all necessary digital resources in order to implement a project of their own.

Though “Expedition kits” partner nicely with our student-created VR tours in Thinglink, they are not required in order to design/view these VR lessons/projects.

Technology required: Web-browser enabled device (laptop, Chromebook, tablet, etc.)

Speakers
avatar for Libby Moretz

Libby Moretz

Digital Learning Coach, Davidson County Schools
CP

Candy Pierce

Media Coordinator


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
304

10:00am EST

Addressing the Literacy Standards Utilizing Memes
Memes are a common form of expression for teenage students. Learn how to combine student interest in memes using Google Docs and Drawings in order to address literacy standards in a fun and engaging manner. Lesson templates and examples will be provided for multiple subject areas and will be provided to ensure students do not encounter inappropriate content when creating memes.

Session Overview

INTRO (5 minutes)
Participants will be introduced to what memes are and how they are used to communicate ideas. The synthesis of images and comments frequently leads to the creative sharing of thoughts resulting in critical thinking around text. Examples of viral memes will be shared in order to create a common understanding.


BACKGROUND/RESEARCH (5 minutes)
Dana Boyd
- Teen communication styles online
- Memes are a common form of self expression for teens.
Howard Gardner
- Online culture is reshaping the sense of identity in teens.
Jennifer Casa-Todd
- Pop Culture is a universal language.


LESSON EXAMPLE AND LITERACY STANDARDS (20 minutes)
Participants will be given all necessary lesson materials in the form of Google Docs. These materials will allow them to crosswalk literacy and content standards while adding to student engagement through the use of social media The materials include a collection of appropriately curated meme templates so that students will not have to worry about content being blocked nor encounter inappropriate content. A usage guide and step by step instructions for how to create memes using Google Docs and Google Drawings will be provided. Participants will be guided on how to use the lesson materials to create engaging learning experiences as well as how to teach literacy content standards in numerous content areas.

CREATE (15 minutes)
Using the lesson materials, participants will take the role of a student in order to create and contribute a meme to a shared Google Doc. Several Google Docs will be provided in a variety of subject areas, allowing everyone to have an opportunity to see the wide application possibilities of the concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their learning to their own subject area, and examples will then be shared in order to have further examples from the crowdsourced material.

Speakers
avatar for Dave Hinrichs

Dave Hinrichs

Director of Teacher Development, Johnston County Public Schools
avatar for Jaymee Hinrichs

Jaymee Hinrichs

Instructional Coach


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
306B

10:00am EST

Digital Data in Action
Session attendees will not only learn the importance of digital data notebooks but will create their own digital data notebooks using Google Suite Tools. Presenters will walk attendees through the process of creating their own digital data notebooks and will also provide a ready-to-use template that can be utilized for grades third and higher. Attendees will then learn how a digital data notebook can transform your normal parent-teacher conferences into student-led conferences driven by individual data points. Session attendees will see clips of student-led conferences in action and will have time to reflect on how student digital data notebooks can transform student achievement.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
302A

10:00am EST

Ditch the Digital Drama!
Our digital teaching and learning team has been hard at work building up the social emotional capacity to increase student achievement as well as create a safe space for dialogue to strengthen digital citizenship. Participants will investigate the Casel SEL Framework with a self assessment that they will apply to find direction in first steps to provide services and design experiences for students. I will share our school wide digital citizenship initiative that we have successfully implemented to truly connect students with authentic conversations to help students reduce digital drama. Our session will focus on digital life balance, conflict resolution, digital footprint, family dialogue and community support. In the past we have focused solely on anti-bullying tactics with technology, but have found that students needed more tools to be better digital citizens to have foundational life skills as productive members of our learning community. Attendees will leave the session with premade and editable resources that they can take and utilize in their school. My goal is to grow in this area in the coming years and having a network of attendees to learn and grow with will make our impact much stronger.

Speakers
avatar for Marsha Sirkin

Marsha Sirkin

Digital Learning Coach, Carteret County Schools
Marsha Sirkin has been an educator for 20 years. She is a proud alum of Appalachian State University where she used to roam the campus as a school mascot. Currently, she is a Carteret County Digital Learning Coach and early childhood specialist who loves children and knows they can... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
306A

10:00am EST

Engaging Primary Students in Curriculum using Robots
Creating interactive activities for K-2 students using robots such as Beebots, Dash, and Sphero. Participants will be be given suggestions for creating mats that can be used with Beebots and Dash and how to create interactive lessons with Sphero. Participants will be given access to templates that will help them create mats for different robots that can used with different robots and will engage in hands-on-activities using pre-created mats/activiities. Participants will do math facts and story retelling with Beebots and Sphero. Participants will learn how to itegrate different robots into core areas that will allow for student engagement in the classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Julie Carson

Julie Carson

Digital Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Harnett County Schools
My name is Julie Carson. I have been in the wonderful world of education for 26 years, 24 of which have been with Harnett County Schools. I have been blessed to teach students in grades K-5. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working closely with teachers, Instructional... Read More →
avatar for Letitia Webb

Letitia Webb

ITF, Harnett County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
302B

10:00am EST

Get Your Screen Time Outside: How Our Smartphones Can Help Us Reconnect With The Natural World
We hear it all the time, "When I was your age, we didn't have Fortnite, we had Outside." We often fear the known and unknown impacts of technology use with our kids (and ourselves). Frankly, I'm growing tired of anything that starts, "Kids these days..." Our kids are growing up in a digitally- and screen-saturated world. Rather than wringing our hands and shaking our fists lamenting the "good ol' days," let's embrace new opportunities. Let's get ourselves and our kids outdoors, connecting with the beauty of the natural world using their phones as a tool! In this session, Lucas Gillispie will showcase apps and tools we can use to explore that natural world in our backyards and school grounds. Participants will explore a variety of free, exciting apps that they and their students can use today! Along with each app, Lucas will share lesson ideas on how teachers in all curricular areas might use these tools to get students connected to the wonders of the natural world around them!

Miss this session?  You can find the slides here - Get Your Screen Time Outside  or on my website - https://edurealms.com/

Speakers
avatar for Lucas Gillispie

Lucas Gillispie

Board Member, NCTIES


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
307

10:00am EST

Infusing technology into the everyday math curriculum. Yes, You Can.
In this session, participants will be able to learn how to use the basic Google Workspace for Education tools and infuse them with math concepts and math tools to take their math instruction to the next level. In this session, participants will learn how to make virtual manipulatives and use Google Slides to make their interactive notebooks MORE interactive to these 21st-century digital learners. Participants will be able to explore different aspects of using Forms, Jamboard, Sheets, and Slides to bring your math class to a deeper level of fun and more interaction with your students. Participants in this session will also collaborate with new and different ideas about infusing technology with the math curriculum! Join this exciting journey!

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
305A

10:00am EST

ISTE Coaching Standards: Smells Like Potential
This session is geared towards ITFs, SLMCs, and other coaches, as well as their administrators. We will closely examine the ISTE Coaching Standards through several active protocols to encourage reflection, affirmation, and aspiration for employing them! 

"Everyone we work with knows a lot more and can do a lot more than we think. It’s our job as coaches to find out what it is that they know, care about, can do, and are committed to, and then to use that information to help them move their practice.” - Elena Aguilar, The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation

Speakers
avatar for Mollee Holloman

Mollee Holloman

Innovative Learning Catalyst / Librarian, NC Dept of Public Instruction
Mollee is a librarian in the Outer Banks, NC, currently serving as an Innovative Learning Catalyst (Educator on Loan) for the Division of Digital Teaching and Learning at NCDPI. Along with continued support with the Dare County Librarian team, she leads workshops for NCDPI, NCCAT... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
301B

10:00am EST

Picture IT!
Presenters will encourage educators to embrace the integration of technology and picture books in all grade levels. Participants will leave the session armed with a list of picture books, each aligned to grade levels and standards along with related technology activities. During the session, participants will be immersed in a hands on activity involving LEGOs. Using the LEGO masterpieces and a picture book, participants will be reminded we are all unique learners. Building on that message, we will write an acrostic poem that describes who we are and what makes us special. In the end, attendees will share their individual poems utilizing Flip (the "artist" formally known as Flipgrid 🙂).


https://www.canva.com/design/DAFaFT5pojo/_d8-SY00kX7aWkWNPR_a0g/view?utm_content=DAFaFT5pojo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Speakers
avatar for Kayle Elliott

Kayle Elliott

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Caldwell County Schools
avatar for Donna Nichols

Donna Nichols

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Caldwell County Schools
I am an Instructional Technology Facilitator for Caldwell County and I serve nine schools in my district (K-12). I am a Google Certified Trainer and I have my National Boards. This is my 17th year teaching and I love helping teachers and students learn more through technology!
avatar for Randy Seldomridge

Randy Seldomridge

Instructional Technology/Media Curriculum Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
301A

10:00am EST

Recoding Our Future: Bringing Computer Science to Students in Rural Communities
As one of the first Coding and Mobile App Development Grant recipients awarded by NCDPI, Lenoir County Public Schools utilized funding to design coding and computer science experiences for all LCPS middle school students and designed online Coding Courses available to every LCPS high school student. We have been able to expand our coding curriculum to include the AP Computer Science Pathway. Let us share our challenges and successes with you and discover how we are changing the future for our students.

Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Harrell

Stephanie Harrell

STEM Coordinator, Lenoir County Public School
Stephanie has been in education for over 20 years and currently serves as STEM Coordinator for Lenoir County Public Schools. She has previously taught mathematics, science, and technology/engineering design in North Carolina and Florida as well as being the teacher for the Lenoir... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
306C

10:00am EST

Speedy PD: The Power of Micro Learning
Attendees will actively participate in a demo "Speedy PD" to learn about our "Fav 5" next-day usable tools/resources in 15 minutes, leaving with a go-to toolkit.

Teachers are invited to stay for additional support about the tools shared, if needed.

Administrators and Instructional/Technology Coaches are invited to stay to learn more about the powerful impact & process of planning micro learning experiences for staff Professional Learning.

Visit the TinyURL for the presentation: https://tinyurl.com/fav5in15
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!  Please connnect with us on social media :) 

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Pembroke

Amanda Pembroke

Instructional Coach, Rowan Salisbury Schools
After graduating from UNC-Charlotte as a NC Teaching Fellow, Amanda taught all levels of 9th/10th grade English and a Pre-AP course in Cabarrus County, NC. She learned while leading her PLC and working in an administrative liaison role that she also enjoyed working with adults on... Read More →
avatar for Ashley Agner

Ashley Agner

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Rowan Salisbury Schools
avatar for Julia Kraft

Julia Kraft

8th Grade ELA -- China Grove Middle School -- Rowan-Salisbury Schools
JM

Josh Mullis

Assistant Principal, Rowan-Salisbury Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
305B

10:00am EST

The Power of Mastery Paths to Differentiate Online Instruction
In education today, there are a lot of online course options for students. These courses tend to have one set of presentations, one set of assignments, and one set of assessments for all students to complete. Our UCVirtual development team has embraced Canvas Mastery Paths and created an ACT/SAT Preparatory course that has utilized mastery paths to build differentiation right into the course to address individual student needs.
In this session, participants will get the opportunity to participate in fun, engaging activities that will enhance their understanding of the need to differentiate online for students.They will experience first hand the planning, creation, and revisions made in creating a course that utilizes Mastery Paths and leave with tools that will help them in their future utilization of Mastery Paths.
1st- Introduction 2nd- Sequencing Activity - Fun small group activity to help participants conceptualize the need for differentiated learning. 3rd- Share from the Teacher Point of View - UCVirtual teacher will share how Mastery Paths has enhanced her approach to instruction.
4th - Pre-Diagnostics Activity - Lighthearted pre-diagnostic set in a UCVirtual hosted Canvas course. This will allow participants to experience the Mastery Paths feature first hand. 5th - How to Develop - Demonstrate and share best practices for creating Mastery Paths in Canvas 6th- Take-Aways - Mastery Path Planning Documents, Best Practices Tip Sheet 7th- Questions/Collaboration/Work Time

Speakers
avatar for Chevy Coffey

Chevy Coffey

Math Teacher, Monroe High
Monroe High Math Teacher
avatar for Alicia Swackhamer

Alicia Swackhamer

E-Learning Development and Support Facilitator
avatar for Garrett Williams

Garrett Williams

E-Learning Administrator, Union County Public Schools
Garrett Williams received his BS in Secondary Education, History from Appalachian State University. Additionally, he earned a minor in English from the United Kingdom's Keele University and a Masters in Curriculum and Supervision with an Administrative Add-on from the University of... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
302C

10:00am EST

The Wonders of Tinkercad
This presentation will dive into the wonders of Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free program that allows students to enter the world of 3D modeling, circuitry, and coding.

In this session, participants will understand how to utilize the tool to teach circuitry and coding simultaneously. With key vocabulary being introduced, such as anode, cathode, potentiometer, resistors, ohms, and breadboards, participants will learn how to integrate this technology into their STEM classrooms.

Tinkercad also has the ability to simulate the use of an Arduino computer, and the coding necessary for its implementation. Coding can be done in block form or in text using C++. This can allow students to understand computing from a different perspective, and analyze the impact technology can have in our everyday lives.

With a demonstration of how to light an LED, and escalating to the creation of a timed traffic light, participants will be able to learn the necessary skills and pedagogy needed to implement this resource in their STEM or Computer Science classes.

The NC Computer Science Standards, derived originally from the CSTA standards, center around these five core concepts:
1. Computing Systems
2. Networks and the Internet
3. Data and Analysis
4. Algorithms and Programming
5. Impacts of Computing

This session will focus on standards 1 and 4 through the use of Tinkercad. Participants will not need any prior knowledge, for this session will provide the framing and context needed.

Speakers
avatar for Kelsey Ballard

Kelsey Ballard

Principal, West Edgecombe Middle School
avatar for Tim O’Shea

Tim O’Shea

Digital Literacy Coach, West Edgecombe Middle School


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
402

10:00am EST

Game Integrated Education: A Collaboration between UNCG, SparkNC, and Epic Games
The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG), SparkNC, and Epic Games have created a collaboration with NC high schools to ambitiously grow an Education Innovation Ecosystem across NC that is focused on developing and training a workforce that is prepared with 21st Century durable and technology skills through the integration of education, gaming, and esports. This unique university/K-12/non-profit/industry collaboration is intentionally planning for a gaming integrated curriculum that extends seamlessly from NC high schools directly into higher education degree and credentialing opportunities. Several state-wide initiatives have grown out of this collaboration that provide unique opportunities for educators and students alike. Three such Initiatives are: (1) UNCG E2 Weekends that are centered around an Unreal Engine accelerator experience for high school and university educators and esports tournaments for high school and collegiate students; (2) Spartan Invitational Esports Tournaments for university esports teams within NC; and (3) UNCG Scholastic Esports Alliance which is a state-wide education-based esports league for NC high school students are providing new and exciting game-based learning and problem solving experiences for NC high school and college educators and students as well as competitive experiences that also provide valuable applied learning experiences for NC high school and college students. This education innovative ecosystem is identifying cutting edge ideas for the delivery of STEAM education and applied learning opportunities for high-tech careers that are in demand in NC. With a focus on emerging and transferable skills, this unique collaboration will provide long-term benefit to both North Carolinians and NC businesses. The panel will discuss the mission and goals of the collaboration as well as details about each of the initiatives.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Esports Arena

10:00am EST

Creativity in Learning
At Apple, we believe creativity is essential to human progress because we know how important creativity is in our world and in people’s lives. But creativity can be hard to define, so in this session we’ll explore recent research findings on creativity in teaching and learning that demonstrate the power of creativity for students. We’ll also discuss how Apple products enable simple and powerful ways to help bring creativity into learning.

Exhibitors
AI

Apple Inc.

Apple, Inc.
Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools around the world expand what’s possible for learning, create new opportunities for teaching, and establish dynamic environments that inspire both.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
RCC 202

10:00am EST

Gamify the Promethean
Ready to see how to use your Promethean ActivPanel to boost student engagement? Engage your students with some healthy competition through gamification. In this session we will learn how the multi-user mode, spinner, timer, and more can get your students collaborating with your content in a fun way! You will leave this session with the momentum your lesson planning needs to keep students engaged and invested.

Sponsors
avatar for Meaghan Greene

Meaghan Greene

Support Staff, Promethean
I taught middle school math in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System for 8 years before joining Promethean as an Education Consultant. I am passionate about making learning accessible and engaging for all students. I love working with educators to help them feel successful and impactful... Read More →
avatar for Promethean

Promethean

Promethean makes interactive displays and teaching software that drive breakthroughs for teachers, students, and colleagues around the world. Promethean was created by teachers, for teachers: people with a passion for empowering everyone to shine their brightest.Booth: 949, 951, 1048... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
RCC 204

10:00am EST

Ransomware: Facts, Threats, and Countermeasures
Ransomware is the #1 global cyber threat today. Over the last 2 years, the number of ransomware incidents has increased by almost 1000%. The education sector incidents have been responsible for almost a third of the reported attacks. Join Bridgetek and Lockstep as we present our lessons learned from years of ransomware responses and recoveries and dive into the paths that can lead to success. It is not a question of if but when. Will you be ready?
Defeating ransomware requires an in-depth approach that a single product or solution cannot solve. Ransomware is arguably the greatest current threat to security, but its risk could be greatly reduced by implementing some of the practices and mindsets that we will discuss in this presentation. Join us to see real-world examples of the effects of ransomware and how we can reduce the risk it poses to your organization. The solutions provided are valuable to schools of all sizes and budgets.

Sponsors
avatar for BridgeTek Solutions & Lockstep Technology

BridgeTek Solutions & Lockstep Technology

Immersive Technology Specialist, BridgeTek Solutions, A Lockstep Technology Company
BridgeTek Solutions, A Lockstep Technology Company is the only full-service IT organization focused on serving the SLED market in the Southeast. We deliver innovative, market-driven, scalable, and cost-effective total solutions. Using our expertise and experience, we resolve complex... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
RCC 206

10:00am EST

10:00am EST

Canvasizing Robotics
We have used CANVAS to set up a course based on the resources from the VEX Robots site. We are following the VEX model to prep students for a competition. Our hope is to start a Robotics Club and we thought this would be a great way to introduce Robotics Competition. The CANVAS Robotics experience also acts as a supplement to the Skills USA Robotics curriculum. We have one classroom set of robot kits from VEX.

For our session, we will have the CANVAS course set up as a public course with self-enrollment for teachers to see the course as students would see it. We will also add the course to the Commons for teachers who would like to import it into their CANVAS instance if they choose to follow this model of Introduction to Robotics.

We intend to have two robotics building stations with parts, tools, and instructions for session participants to get a feel for the building process, as well as two stations for participants to try maneuvering a Basebot, the simplest build, and a Clawbot which is a little more advanced. We would like to have a Robotics field set up as well so we can have our participants try out the Robot to Robot competition.

Speakers
avatar for Donacine Vandelli

Donacine Vandelli

k12 Instructional Technology Coach, Nash County Public Schools
I'v been in Instructional Techology for 23 years. Much has changed and teachers are striving to learn new things everyday. 


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Hannover 3

10:00am EST

Class Visits: A PD Model for Teachers Growing Teachers
Session attendees will participate in a Class Visit as well as learn about ways to get teachers to reflect asynchronously and effectively learn from each other in an asynchronous setting. In addition to participating in a class visit, attendees will also engage in a "Notice/Wonder", a "Connect, Extend, Challenge", and a "NEWS" strategy to interact with the content provided. This model has many digital components because it is PD that does not require teachers to be in person, but it is a very targeted way to not only let them learn from the things that are going on in each other's classrooms but also build capacity with teacher leaders. This model also provides a way for teachers to reflect both individually and collaboratively. Additionally, the structure of the hyperdoc PD will be shared and laid out so that participants will gain an understanding of how to implement/share this PD with their staff. This session has had positive feedback at other edtech conferences including ISTE. You can check out the reflections from the session here or Learn more here.

Class Visits Presentation

Speakers
avatar for Caty Carmendy

Caty Carmendy

Instructional Coach, Mooresville High School
My name is Caty Carmendy, and I am the Instructional Coach of Mooresville High School. I have an extensive amount of experience as a technology liaison with other school districts to help with 1:1 or other technology initiatives as well as presenting PD at conferences not limited... Read More →
avatar for Erin Trahan

Erin Trahan

Instructional Coach, Mooresville High School
My name is Erin Trahan. I have been teaching high school math for 24 years in Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina. I teach AP statistics, I’m an AP Statistics reader for the College Board, and department chair. I have been at a presenter at NCTIES and SCEDTECH. I am presenting... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Hannover 1

10:00am EST

I’ll Do You One Better
Principals, are you purchasing class sets of magazines, an online encyclopedia, or subscriptions for ebooks? Are you seeing students and teachers Googling research topics? If so, join me and I’ll do you one better! During this session, I’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.

Speakers
avatar for Jill Darrough

Jill Darrough

Section Chief Digital Learning Programs, NCDPI


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Governors 1

10:00am EST

NC Virtual Academies: Emerging Trends & Best Practices
In an effort to help identify and support critical needs surrounding the various virtual learning environments, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University and NC Virtual Public School have partnered to develop and implement a Virtual Schools Network (VSN) focused on connecting local virtual public schools. In this highly-collaborative session, teachers and administrators will have an opportunity to discuss barriers, challenges, and successes shared among virtual academies across North Carolina. As a result of this session, participants will develop a shared understanding of the virtual landscape in North Carolina, as well as discuss emerging best practices for virtual academies. These best practices will be aligned to the K-12 virtual learning framework focusing on learners, teacher and support staff, curriculum and services, technology and connectivity, parent and community, and organization. School Reform Initiative (SRI) protocols will be used to ensure group collaboration, reflection, and equity of voice.

Speakers
avatar for Amy Walter

Amy Walter

Research Scholar, Friday Institute at NCSU
Meet Amy Walter, a Research Scholar on the PLLC team with the Friday Institute. Amy is a lifelong learner and teacher, and her passion for education is evident in her dedication to creating a future where every teacher is a master of their craft, sparking a love of learning in every... Read More →
avatar for Florence Martin

Florence Martin

North Carolina State University
Dr. Florence Martin is a Professor in Learning, Design and Technology at North Carolina State University. Dr. Martin engages in research to create transformative learning experiences through effective design and integration of digital teaching and learning innovations. In recent years... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Governors 2

10:00am EST

Spark Teacher & Leadership Momentum through PD Choice
Session participants will learn about the professional development options offered to Lincoln County Schools' teachers. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a Choice Board of offerings with resources to replicate similar approaches in their district. Survey tools for monitoring and evaluation of programs and PD offerings will be shared and demonstrated to promote program effectiveness. Participants will collaborate with other school and district leaders to share additional strategies for success through protocols, gallery walks, and surveys. Attendees will design an implementation plan utilizing 3-5 strategies for their own school or district.

Speakers
avatar for Samantha Campbell

Samantha Campbell

Director of Secondary Education & District Canvas Administrator, Lincoln County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Hannover 2

10:00am EST

Featured Speaker Presentation: Google Tools to Support all Learners
There are many Google tools, apps, extensions, and features available to assist all learners. In this session we take an in-depth hands-on look at a wide range of technology tools to assist any and all learners. These can include text-to-speech, speech-to-text, readability, reading comprehension, audio support, organization, focus, and more. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use these free tools with your students.

Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Keynote, Crtl+Alt+Achieve
Eric has been in education for 32 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio where he oversees Google for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives. Eric is an authorized... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott State Ballroom D

10:00am EST

All I do is WIN TIME: Providing Students and Teachers with STEAM-based Enrichment
The session we will provide is a how-to guide in planning enrichment activities during WIN (What I Need) Time. The session will provide real-world activities and their direct connection to the ISTE Standards to support the STEAM theme of the school. The session will provide participants with planning strategies, communication strategies, and participation in one or two of the WIN Time activities. Participants will leave the session equipped and supported to implement ISTE Student Standards-based enrichment activities.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott State Ballroom A

10:00am EST

Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork and Elkin. What is a Lab School? An elementary school the University way?
Hello NCTIES representatives,

My name is Matt Cooke, and I am the Technology Support Specialist at the Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork in Winston-Salem, and the Appalachian Academy at Elkin. I am submitting a proposal on behalf of both schools, to be able to show our uniqueness as elementary schools, and how we are doing different approaches to learning. Both Academies are considered “lab schools” in the state of North Carolina, with Middle Fork being K-5, and Elkin being 2-4. We are different from a regular K-12 institution, in that we have support from Appalachian State University, with all of our teachers, support staff, office workers, and administrators being University employees.

My proposal would be focused on how our school is unique in its many different ways, such as teaching styles, structure of faculty/staff, and technology usage/systems. This is a very brief description of how we are so unique. Also I would like to bring awareness to the lab schools in NC, among talking to many K-12 educators/staff, many people are not aware of the lab school layout, and I think it should be more known than it is.

I hope that this finds you well, and that you find interest in hearing more about the Appalachian Academy Lab Schools.

Also, this may not be a workshop session, it may be another option depending on what you think would be best to classify as.

Thank you,
Matt Cooke

Speakers
avatar for Matt Cooke

Matt Cooke

Technology Support Specialist for Lab Schools, Appalachian State University


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott State Ballroom B

10:00am EST

ChatGPT & AI : IRL Convos
Pull back the curtain on ChatGPT by taking a look at what it is, how it’s being used in various industries, and the impacts it may have in education. This is a discussion-based session where we’ll explore a topic around ChatGPT/AI and have small group convos to dig in deeper.

Speakers
avatar for Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher

Southeast Consultant Digital Teaching & Learning, NC Dept of Public Instruction
Lauren Boucher has been in public education for over 15 years. She has taught 3rd grade, gifted education in grades K-8, and was a district level Digital Teaching and Learning Coach for over 8 years. She joined the NCDPI as the Southeast Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant in January... Read More →
avatar for Amy Bennett

Amy Bennett

Digital Teaching and Learning Northeast Regional Consultant, NCDPI
Amy Bennett is the DTL Conultant for the Northeast and a former Instructional Technology Director for Beaufort County Schools and a PE Teacher. She is also a Google Certified Trainer.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott University C

10:00am EST

Connecting Academics with Robotics in the Elementary Setting
As teachers face the challenge of competing with screens while managing classroom behaviors, it is imperative that we adapt to the fast paced, technology rich environments that our students are growing accustomed to across settings while still providing strong academic instruction.

As a Digital Learning/Media team serving the K-5 population in rural North Carolina, we are striving to arm educators with hands-on technology based tools that will connect academic standards and student engagement. Participants in this session will use Bee-bots and Spheros Bolts. They will be given specific lesson examples tied to instructional standards that touch on areas of literacy, math and more. Participants will be given opportunities to execute some of the examples shown through the hands-on use of robotics.

One engagement activity will be to create CVC words by pulling letters and phonemes. Participants will program their Bee-bot to travel on the mat to the newly created word.

Another hands-on activity will use Spheros Bolts to recount major events in a text. Participants will find events in a simple text, then create an algorithm to put the events in order, and lastly, program their Bolt to travel the path.

Both hands-on activities combine the use of robotics and literacy to create high student engagement that facilitates the acquisition of core academic skills while teaching students basic coding terminology and algorithmic thinking.

Speakers
avatar for Alicia LaDow

Alicia LaDow

Digital Learning Specialist, Transylvania County Schools
Digital Learning Specialist in Brevard! Love using robots and gamified learning in the elementary classroom. 


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott State Ballroom C

10:00am EST

Fancy🎵 Like Canvas
This workshop session will focus on how to transform basic Canvas Assignments into "fancy-like" Canvas Assignments using the Word/Google Cloud external tools and the Student Annotation tool. Students can easily edit a Word Doc or Google Doc linked from OneDrive or Google Drive using the Office/Google Cloud external tool. The PDF student annotation tool is a tool within Canvas like no other. No need for additional outside purchases of software like Kami or Adobe when using the PDF annotation feature that is built within Canvas Assignments. This session will engage educators in creating "fancy-like" student assignments using the three tools. Together, we will actively create these assignment types within the educator's Canvas instance. The session will also provide step-by-step guides for educators to use when they are creating these assignments independently.

Speakers
avatar for Katherine Bendell

Katherine Bendell

Richmond County Schools
avatar for Tara Pierce

Tara Pierce

Richmond County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott Congressional A & B

10:00am EST

Going beyond compliance PD: developing asynchronous, mastery-based learning
Districts are increasingly burdened with compliance training such as those required by E-Rate and new cybersecurity insurance policies, but are also stretched thin by other district needs and requirements. Creating asynchronous, mastery based training with immediate feedback and support structures allows districts to use their limited resources effectively while also building learner confidence and building capacity amongst their staff. The session aims to discuss ways that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has used these practices to maximize effective professional development for staff, teachers, and students.

Participants will be able to ask questions and identify what they would require to establish effective compliance PD.
Participants will receive access to code repositories and begin experimenting with them immediately.
Participants will be able to use course templates and examples to begin designing their own mastery-based learning experiences.

Speakers
avatar for Jacob Standish

Jacob Standish

Program Manager, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Jacob Standish is the Program Manager of IT Strategies for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools where he guides teachers and school leaders in the infusion of learning technology applications. In his 15 years at CMS, he has served as an AP Chemistry teacher, Science Department Chair, and... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott University A

10:00am EST

Let Freedom Ring! Activate Student Creativity & Engagement Through Blended Learning
Attendees will learn various ways to use a blended learning model to differentiate instruction and build a community atmosphere. No student is the same, so instruction shouldn't be the same. You will provide students with opportunities to be creative and actively engaged in their education.

This presentation addresses the current challenges in education by illustrating ways to engage students while allowing time for creation in a community atmosphere. This presentation focuses on the use of technology to support differentiation while still honoring human connection by encouraging student collaboration and conversation.

Attendees will learn how to blend classroom experiences and how to create engaging experiences enhanced by technology while fostering engagement. Strategies for creating community atmosphere and promoting creativity will be incorporated throughout.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott University B

10:00am EST

Soaring with STEM: Taking Flight in K-8 Classrooms
Come fly with us! There is no denying that drones are becoming increasingly popular, and the sky’s the limit for teaching STEM skills with these unmanned aerial vehicles. In this session, we will share with participants how we have used Drones in classrooms as well as at our district summer STEM camp. Drone safety, lesson planning, and materials for various Drone challenges will be discussed. Videos and photos of actual lessons will be shown to illustrate how our elementary and middle school students have utilized drones. Relevance to curriculum standards will be addressed.

Speakers
avatar for Kim Collazo

Kim Collazo

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools
A 30 year educator and NC State Kenan Fellow, Kim has presented on STEM in the elementary classroom, closing the gender gap in elementary STEM, and integrating STEM and literacy. Besides her classroom work, she has been an elementary STEM lab teacher, district Digital Integration... Read More →
avatar for Carrie Robledo

Carrie Robledo

Computer Science Research Scholar, The Friday Institute
Carrie Robledo has been an educator for 13 years. She has experience as an Exceptional Children’s teacher, a 5th grade classroom teacher, a Digital Integration Facilitator, Educator on Loan to NCDPI, and now Computer Science Research Scholar at the Friday Institute. Carrie is passionate... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Marriott State Ballroom F

10:00am EST

Everyone Can Code
Teaching and learning to code provides essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, and problem solving while also preparing students for future careers. Explore Apple’s Everyone Can Code curriculum and how you can learn how to introduce students to coding and app design with the fun Swift Playgrounds app on iPad and Mac.

Thursday March 9, 2023 10:00am - 11:45am EST
RCC 201

10:30am EST

DEI Panel: Igniting Momentum Beyond Representation to Cultivating Equity and Inclusion
Moderators
avatar for Dr. Patricia Hilliard

Dr. Patricia Hilliard

Senior Director, SparkNC
Dr. Patricia Hilliard serves as a Senior Director at SparkNC. She is delighted to be part of a team that strives to rethink, reimagine, and redesign public education. Dr. Hilliard brings to her work a depth of knowledge on educational equity, instructional design, and pedagogy, with... Read More →
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Educator/Speaker/Facilitator
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Manuel Herrera

Manuel Herrera

Learning Consultant, Canva
Hi! I’m Manuel. A visual thinker, sketchnoter, designer, and educator. I also love a good taco!Over the past 20 years, I’ve used my passion for education, sketching, and creativity to build workshops and design talks that bring out the inner creative in everyone. My events keep... Read More →
avatar for Sean Gaillard

Sean Gaillard

Principal, App State University Lab School at Middle Fork
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Aubrey Harrison

Digital Innovation Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Aubrey Harrison is a Digital Innovation Specialist for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. He provides training and support to schools and instructional staff members on effectively integrating technology into the classroom. He supports 30+ schools and have conducted training on a variety... Read More →
avatar for Darlene Schaefer

Darlene Schaefer

NCVPS, NCVPS
Darlene is a 20 + year veteran to education, and begin teaching with NCVPS in 2009. Darlene taught and served as an Instructional Leader in the Credit Recovery and OCS departments and also served as a Curriculum IL. She joined NCVPS full-time in 2015 as a Curriculum Coordinator and... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EST
RCC Ballroom C

10:30am EST

Accessible Robotics and Coding by the GMS RoboCoders
Students will engage participants in using screen readers to program Dash, Lego EV3, and drones to learn about inclusion, accessibility, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Art & Music in Motion
This student showcase presentation invites conference attendees to experience art and music in motion. Using the design process and computational thinking, in their elective classes 2nd through 5th grade students will curate their own designs inspired by downtown Raleigh architecture and different North Carolina experiences and places. Students in NC Composers and Sculpture electives will collaborate on a joint venture to create songs from North Carolina and a replica of downtown spaces.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Battle of the Animals Podcast
Participants will be greeted by students who will engage them by asking who would win in an animal showdown battle based on the Who Would Win books. Participants will be creating podcasts with the help of the students to defend why they think their animal would win. Students will then provide participants with a QR code that would give them access to the podcast playlist and the resource bundle to duplicate it with their students.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Building Momentum: A Global Perspective of Patriotism
Students will engage participants in the knowledge they gained from studying how patriotism has changed from past to present. Through the use of podcasts and/or vlogs, students share perspectives from various countries around the world. Visitors will be able to view vlogs and listen to student created podcasts to actively explore how patriotism has changed over time.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Elevating with Drones
Students will do a drone presentation using block code by programming drones to fly with the DJI Tello autonomously. They will also present drone safety tips as well. Conference attendees will participate by learning the forces of flight through paper airplanes, they will learn how this correlates with drone flight.

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

FIRST Robotics Competition Robot using Swerve
Check out how our students competed in FIRST Robotics Competition by designing, building, and programming their own robot. Working collaboratively, students built an industrial-sized robot with a swerve chassis, using engineering principles, to solve different game problems. Join us as we discuss engineering techniques and project management strategies. We will also share examples of how to make prototypes using computer-aided design (CAD) and excerpts from our engineering notebooks.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Garner Chronicles- In the Making
Stop by and see how our students learn about their identities before delving into recording. This involved using StoryCorp and a variety of media to create and share how they are unique, yet committed to working together.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Exhibit Hall A

10:30am EST

Garner Chronicles- Our History, Our Stories
Students from South Garner High, East Garner Middle and Vandora Springs Elementary have been collaborating on a community based project that focuses on the 4C skills. During this showcase, our students will demonstrate their interview skills, how to make and edit a podcast and present their student created website that encompasses their project. This is a student driven initiative that will leave participants wanting to recreate this project while sharing their own stories.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Exhibit Hall A

10:30am EST

Make Way for Superheroes and Aliens!
Do you like Superheroes? How about Aliens? Our 2nd through 5th graders are ready to introduce you to their new acquaintances. Using the computational and design thinking process, in their electives, students developed new superheroes and empathized with aliens from outer space. Stop by and engage with students as they showcase their artifacts, which may include animated images, comic book cover, trading card, block code games, theme song, logos, comic strip, a gadget, and much more.

Speakers
avatar for Alisa McCollum

Alisa McCollum

Coach/Facilitator, Wake County Public Schools
Hi all! I am Alisa McCollum. I love using technology to build content, provide quality instruction, and enrich the education of our students. After 20+ years in elementary, this year, I have stepped into middle school. I enjoy tinkering with robotics and curating resources. Feel free... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Makey Makey + Scratch = A Great Combination!
What would you do if your school had no roof? What would you do if you were not allowed to go to school because of your gender? Join us as our students share their coded animated stories and discuss some of the challenges faced by children in different countries. The students will showcase how they brought their reflections to life using Scratch and Makey Makey. Stop by and engage with students as they share their maps and animated stories with you!


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Mission Possible!
In our world we have so much pollution in the air that storms are getting stronger, ocean levels are rising and glaciers at the poles are melting! Amazingly, a mineral that can be made into solar panels has been discovered on Mars. These solar panels will help provide enough energy from the sun. The students will design a shelter to withstand the environment. They will also create a Sphero-powered rocket that can travel to Mars and communicate with Earth!


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Pinball Power! Maintaining Momentum
Students will design a floor model of a new type of pinball machine. They will use Sphero Bolts/Sphero Minis to show force and motion based on the design of the new pinball machine. The goal is to accumulate as many points as possible in order to reach the lion(school mascot). The students will explain each step of their creation including the design process, materials, how they collaborated and the technology used throughout the project.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Power Up! with Brick ED by North Rowan Elementary School
Students will demonstrate and explain how they are using coding on their iPads to control a Lego Robot and compete in a Robotics Competition. Students will show the block codes used to complete tasks to attendees, and will allow them to try out their own code solutions.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Robotics Clubs as a Tool for Growing Student Leadership
This school year Vance County Schools rebooted our RoboVance robotics competition for almost 40 teams K-8 from 12 schools! Each student is the leader for the build and coding needed to complete a mission.

RoboVance students will:
* Show their robots completing a mission
* Walk you through their program with tips they learned
* Explain how being the mission leader has helped them grow

You will:
* Watch a team perform on competition day
* Take on a mission challenge
* Discover the resources used


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Tackling Trout and Technology
We will actively involve participants by having students lead learners through hands-on activities based around Trout in the Classroom. Students at our school have raised rainbow trout from eggs (received from our local fish hatchery) into fry. Students from multiple grade levels will share how they have used Spheros, Ozobots, Lego Robots, Tinkercad, and more to tackle trout and technology. We will also share how other schools in NC can partner with the free trout in the classroom program.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Taking Charge with Stop Motion
Students will be using technology to show how creating Stop Motion Videos to enhance their learning.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

10:30am EST

Wax on technology to wax off complacency: Buffing a new shine on the classic wax museum project
Add new components to a classic project to inspire your students and amaze your audience! Participate in our traveling wax museum. Use your phone to scan the QR codes of the historical figures in full costume with their backdrops and props and view their Blabberize video. Also see an example of how the same project can be presented in a fully virtual environment using Emaze. Leave with examples, links, and templates on how to incorporate technology into your next biography project.


Thursday March 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Enter through Vendor Hall

11:00am EST

Assessment? What Assessment? How to use Flip and Discovery Ed Live quizzes to get info on your students without them feeling the stress!
Participants will actively engage in learning how to use both Flip and Discovery Ed live quizzes and exit tickets to learn how to get real time feedback during lessons. We will also provide ways that using Flip and Discovery Ed provides an equitable way for all students of all ability/comfort levels to access curriculum and provide feedback for teachers to assess understanding of content.
We will have active Discovery Ed Live Live Quizzes, Exit tickets and Flip links for participants to practice with during the session, as well as a padlet for live questions and answers throughout the session

Link to the presentation:
https://bit.ly/NCTIES3923






Speakers
avatar for Aubrey DiOrio

Aubrey DiOrio

first grade teacher, Turner Creek Elementary and Wake Ed Partnership
I have been teaching kindergarten and first grade for 15 years in both Durham and Wake counties. You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @AubreyDiOio.
avatar for Caitlin McCommons

Caitlin McCommons

Turner Creek Elementary
I am currently a 3rd grade teacher in Wake County but throughout my career I have taught K,1,2, and 3.  I have been teaching for over 20 years and I still love it:)  Please follow me on twitter @caitlin1339.  I am passionate about helping teachers utilize educational technology... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
303

11:00am EST

Curate Content in a Flash with PBS LearningMedia
This will be a session about a great, free, and underutilized resource for NC teachers, PBS LearningMedia. I'll show all my tips for how to find the best resources quickly and efficiently and how to get those to students without having students create accounts. Participants will make folders, curate some favorites, and practice delivering those to students. I'll also talk about how to build challenging, higher-order thinking assignments very quickly using the PBS LearningMedia library. I'll also touch on how to find primary source documents and resources for teaching. This session will be purely practical, and that's what teachers have liked about it in the past.  Fair warning this session has filled to capacity in past years!

Speakers
avatar for Jason Lineberger

Jason Lineberger

Senior Digital Learning Specialist - NCCAT, NCCAT
Jason Lineberger is an educator with 29 years of experience in a variety of traditional and online classrooms. He has been a technology trainer for NC Teacher Academy, an online teacher and course designer for NCVPS, and an online teacher for NCSSM. In 2014 PBS named him one of America’s... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
301A

11:00am EST

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Oh my! : Social Media Marketing for Schools in 2023 and Beyond
Marketing your school has never been easier than in this day and age. Enrollment in NC public schools has been trending downward for several years. A strategic social media plan can increase the reach of your school’s voice and show community members why their students should attend their local public school. In this session, we will take a look at a year-long magnet school case study. We will look at how and why did this school implement a targeted strategy, as well as what they learned along the way. We will explore what it takes to create a successful social media strategy for schools of all types, sizes, and locations. Session-goers will be given several templates for creating their school’s strategy and brand kit plus a list of web tools that they can use to help plan for, implement, and analyze the success of their school’s social media strategy. They will spend a portion of the session beginning to work on their brand kit and strategy.

Speakers
avatar for Ellen Barefoot Annas

Ellen Barefoot Annas

Curriculum Coordinator/Marketing Director, Hickory Career And Arts Magnet High School


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
302A

11:00am EST

Gamify Your Inquiry-Based Learning
Inquiry-based standards require students to comb through primary and secondary sources. This can be very taxing for students. Through a gamified strategy, students learn to race the clock and actively engage in the material, collaborate, and compete. Since we work in a virtual academy, NCTIES participants will team up and use technology-enhanced gamification to deconstruct a compelling question. All participants will walk away with a ready-to-use (mostly) activity they could immediately implement or share with co-teachers.
While this session would focus on Social Studies Inquiry-Based learning, applying these strategies should work cross-curricular.

Interactive Presentation link https://bit.ly/GamifyIBL23 

Speakers
avatar for Estella Johnson

Estella Johnson

AST. Principal, Cumberland Academy Virtual School 6-12
avatar for Neukisha Motsinger

Neukisha Motsinger

Teacher, Cumberland County Schools
7th Grade Social Studies teacher at our premiere virtual learning school


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
302B

11:00am EST

Imagine, Innovate, and Inspire! Top Tips for Digital Student Creation
The participants will be introduced to our favorite digital tools such as Flip, Jamboard, Canva video background remover, and whiteboard features that are aligned to content and ISTE Student Standards. If time permits, participants will chose a digital tool they'd like to explore and Plearn (play + learn) with others. They can choose to focus on one digital tool or explore several of them. The presenters will be available to discuss and assist participants during the "Plearn" part of the session. Participants will be leaving with a plethora of resources to go back and use immediately in their classrooms or Media Centers.

Speakers
avatar for Leslie Pope

Leslie Pope

District Instructional Technology Facilitator, Craven County Schools
Hello! This is my 19th year in education where I have served as a classroom teacher, Instructional Coach, STEM Specialist, Media Coordinator, and currently, a District Instructional Technology Facilitator and Google for Education Certified Trainer. I am a native of NC and hold a... Read More →
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Chantel Fortescue

District Instructional Technology Facilitator, Craven County Schools, NC


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
307

11:00am EST

Increasing Student Engagement with Canvas (and Other Digital Tools)
Participants in this session will use Canva and Genial.ly to create interactive choice boards that can be embedded in Canvas, along with creating a student-editable Canvas Page to produce a "digital gallery walk."

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
302C

11:00am EST

Instabook SnapTwik: Building Community Through Social Media
The current North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Leah Carper, is TikTok famous (well TeacherTok famous at least). She creates a community with other teachers through TikTok. Librarians have been building communities of readers through Instagram and TikTok. Teachers can meet students where they are through Snapchat, and catch parents through Facebook. While navigating district social media policies may be daunting, figuring out how to build community and teach using social media can be powerful. As a group, we will develop the pros, cons, and uses of the various social platforms, and we will incorporate how to use them while complying with district policy. We will work together to brainstorm everyone's "next post" and plan for incorporating social media into everyday routines. By the end of the session, everyone should have out their device, working together to become content creators. If there's time, we might even have to make a TikTok with everyone at the session!

Speakers
avatar for Annie Harris

Annie Harris

School Library Media Coordinator, Northern Guilford High School


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
304

11:00am EST

Letting Students Take the Lead With Student Led Conferences
Ownership is one of the biggest keys to student growth and achievement and student led conferences gives students the power to share their data points, glows, and grows with parents or guardians. In this session we will work with participants to help them use digital data to set up student led conferences. Participants will work through a blended learning playlist that allows them to learn about and make digital data notebooks that will fit their own classroom needs, examples of student led conferences, and will walk away with templates that are ready to use to get student led conferences started.


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
306A

11:00am EST

Pathways to Success - Peronalizing Education with Canvas Mastery Paths
Participants will learn how to use Canvas Mastery Paths to personalize education for all students. Presenters will use Nearpod to engage participants while learning how the pathways are created and used by students.

Speakers
avatar for Kendel Cozart

Kendel Cozart

Technology Facilitator, Rowan Salisbury Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
306C

11:00am EST

Personalized Learning Pathways and LETRs in Upper Elementary
Greatness shouldn’t be defined to a zip code. Let me show you how to create and implement standards-based personalized reading pathways with LETRs/SoR strategies. Participants will come with a reading standard in mind and will leave with a generalized template ready for use in their own classrooms!

Speakers
avatar for Jenn Riddle

Jenn Riddle

Classroom teacher, ELA
NBCT, Middle Childhood Generalist 16 year Veteran Teacher, Title 1 schools 4th grade ELA


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
402

11:00am EST

Podcasting Pointers: Building Student & Staff Engagement and Excitement in Learning
Give your teachers and students voice and choice! This session will outline how the technology facilitator and media coordinator collaborate to build insight on podcasting as a tool for teachers and students to gain knowledge on various topics of interest and find a sense of audience as they create their own.
The session will be broken into 4 parts:
1. Educational Podcast for YOU (the educator)
2. Types of Podcast with Students as the Audience including using “The Walking Classroom” to promote podcasting and movement
3. Using “Anchor” to create a student led podcast
4. Collaboration between classroom teachers and Media Coordinator/Technology Facilitator to guide students through the creation process
Examples of podcasts created by primary aged students will be highlighted along with templates used by students to plan and publish their own podcast.

Speakers
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Toni Luther

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Carteret County Schools
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Amanda McCall

Media specialist, Morehead City Primary School


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
301B

11:00am EST

Schoolwide STEM: Yes, even reluctant teachers!
Participants will learn how to cultivate a schoolwide culture of social and emotional learning, critical thinking, and community through monthly STREAM challenges. STREAM boosts STEM by adding reading integration and arts. These challenges integrate technology, reading, writing, social studies, math, and science allowing all teachers to feel confident. Participants will understand how to start monthly STREAM challenges for K-5 students and walk away from this session with a year’s worth of ready-to-implement lessons.

Speakers
avatar for Alysa Amato

Alysa Amato

Digital Learning Coach, Orange County Schools
avatar for Shannon Floyd

Shannon Floyd

Teacher - 3rd Grade, Orange County Schools
NBCT who loves integrating STEM design challenges into instruction in order to equip students with 21st century skills.
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Whitney Williams

Teacher Second, Orange County Schools
2nd Grade Teacher. NC Teaching Fellow. Master of Literacy K-12. National Board Certified Teacher. I am passionate about integrated, maker-centered learning, PBL, and STEM.


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
306B

11:00am EST

Twin Counties STEM Competitions: Who, What, How?
In this session, the presenters will discuss three STEM challenges that our counties host.  The challenges are Elementary Brick City Engineering Challenge, Middle School STEM Design Challange, and Middle School Invention Convention.  Presenters will discuss the organization of the events, communication, lessons learned through the years with competitions, as well as to show videos/pictures of students during the competitions.  Participants will leave with a few things to take back to their districts including a resource page of different STEM ideas that have been successful through the years in our competitions.

bit.ly/twinSTEM1


Speakers
avatar for Caroline Aycock

Caroline Aycock

District Digital Teaching and Learning Coach, Nash County Public Schools
avatar for Marcy Keener

Marcy Keener

6 12 Science Specialist, Nash County Schools
https://hihello.me/p/555d09c8-01df-4fdf-aa50-cd5d589b0074


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
305A

11:00am EST

Utilizing Tech Resources within the EPF Curriculum
In partnership with the North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE), participants will be introduced to several technology resources to help them engage their students within the Economics and Personal Finance curriculum. Participants will interact with resources that are specifically geared to help them teach economic and finance concepts and also have the opportunity to learn about student-based competitions geared towards helping students engage and apply their economic and personal finance knowledge. Participants will also be provided training resource opportunities for their own professional development in economic and personal finance topics.

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
305B

11:00am EST

How to Level Up Your Esports Program from Good to OP!
Designing EIP (esports implementation plan) that maximizes student participation through teams, clubs, intramural, courses, content production, job shadowing, and internships. Envision a future where every interested student gets involved in esports through many roles. Learn about key data points for how esports programs have a strong positive influence on SEL and academic achievement.


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Esports Arena

11:00am EST

Enhancing Literacy With Discovery Education
Explore challenges and solutions to increase literacy for all as we discuss learner variability and how differentiated instruction, and interventions can be used to meet the needs of all learners. Discover literacy tools such as closed captioning, video transcripts, reading levels and Microsoft Immersive Reader. Discovery ways to organize your resources so you can use them tomorrow!

Sponsors
avatar for Discovery Education

Discovery Education

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
RCC 206

11:00am EST

GoGuardian Beacon
Support your students when they need it most with the help of GoGuardian Beacon. In this session, you’ll learn how our award-winning safety solution can help schools identify students who are at risk of mental health crises, alert the right responders for immediate help, and quickly activate your school’s custom response plan.

Sponsors
avatar for GoGuardian +Pear Deck +Edulastic+ TutorMe

GoGuardian +Pear Deck +Edulastic+ TutorMe

GoGuardian provides simple, proven solutions to create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments.Booth:  1034, 1036
JC

Jeff Chen

GoGuardian + Pear Deck + Edulastic + TutorMe


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
RCC 203

11:00am EST

Mission Possible: Magnify Student Engagement
Bring lessons to life in your classroom with Lumio by SMART. You’ll learn how to bring in your existing content, and add activities – games, handouts and much more to spark students’ interest and elevate their collaboration skills.

We will actively engage our audience by forming working groups for activities - at the end of the session all participants will have created their own mini lesson

Speakers
avatar for Andrew Holt

Andrew Holt

Education Sales Consultant, SMART Technologies
SMART TechnologiesSMART is helping educators and businesses succeed all over the world. Our technology empowers teachers, students and teams to learn and collaborate in innovative ways, inspiring breakthroughs – from improved learning outcomes to moving businesses forward. Our Mission... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for SMART Technologies ULC

SMART Technologies ULC

Education Solutions Consultant, SMART Technologies ULC
Connections matter more than ever. This is why we create technology that empowers and engages. Experience why millions of educators around the world trust SMART to power their connections that matter.


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
RCC 204

11:00am EST

Connect the Value within You
What I have noticed most while working in education is, “People don’t remember what you say, but they remember what you do.” During this session the most important part is you. What you think, say, and do. If one person gives everyone everything, they need that would be GOOD. But if we all give each other everything we need that would be BETTER THAN GOOD! In this session WE will share, live, grow, and thrive as one. It’s time to pick up the best tools that will help you to connect with your students, parents, and co-workers so that they will find value in who you are and all that you do. LET’S GO!

Speakers
avatar for Keith Hawkins

Keith Hawkins

Real Inspiration Inc.
Keith Hawkins grew up in a tough part of Los Angeles where he faced tremendous challenges as ayouth. With a struggling single parent mom, an abusive step father, a poor education, and a violentenvironment he was not expected to make it to adulthood. Keith took these challenges of... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
RCC Ballroom B

11:00am EST

EduProtocols Quick Start!
Have you heard about teachers using EduProtocols that are getting huge academic gains and are WORKING less? But you've been too busy to check out the easiest way to teach ever? Here is your chance to get several QUICK start templates so that you can reduce your work load and maximize student growth. Any grade level, any subject. Bunches of templates you can use right away. Eduprotocols co-creator Jon Corippo has been doing this since 1999, he'll show you the secrets behind EduProtocols.

Speakers
avatar for Jon Corippo

Jon Corippo

Master Educator, EduProtocols
EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. EduProtocols can be used with any subject, any grade level, kindergarten through adult.


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
RCC Ballroom A

11:00am EST

Bridging HR and DLT for Engaging Online Professional Development
The session will involve a walk-through of the online module professional development experience and process used here in Onslow County School. Participants will get a chance to see the interworking's of how our Human Resource Department and Digital Learning and Teaching Department work together to develop, format, deliver, and document online professional learning through our LMS and platform tools of Microsoft Teams, Office 365, and Power Automate. The pandemic has left lasting impressions and digital techniques that can improve and make professional development more accessible for educators. Through LMS platforms, we have been able to create meaningful and purposeful online professional development that is able to reach all our educators in a flexible format that they are able to complete PD sessions on their own time. The online modules are relevant and engaging while being in a non-traditional method. The modules tie in directly to our county's specific vision and Instructional Framework that all educators then have access to participate in. They are developed with our specific teachers and learners in mind, which can be more targeted from online offerings from venders and other organizations. We will show examples of how these modules are created, formatted, and run through our LMS (Microsoft Teams) platform giving participants the full picture of creation and completion for both the instructor side and the participant view. Some example modules that we offer fully digital include Amplify Student Voice, Digitizing AVID, Digitizing Instructional Framework Concepts, Digitizing Your PLC, Managing a Digital Learning Environment, and Minecraft Education Edition. Participates in the modules create, communicate, collaborate, and think critically about topics, instructional strategies, content, and planning. All skill sets we ask our students to become proficient in.

We also have a system in place for signing up, documenting, and alerting presenters and participants through Power Automate. We will take a deep dive look at how these systems have been developed, what they do, and how automated tasks have saved time and resources. Participants will get to see and experience the automated process of a participant signing up for a PD session, Human Resources approving or denying requests, and notifying participants and session presenters all with the click of a button.

Speakers
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Jason Laurence

Coordinator of Digital Learning and Teaching, Onslow County Schools
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Tara Patterson

Director of Human Resources and Professional Development


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Hannover 2

11:00am EST

Building an Engaged Community
Mooresville Graded School District is passionate about meeting the unique needs of every student, every day. In this session, MSGD district administrators including Scott Smith, will discuss their strategic approach to systemizing communication across all channels to ensure a more connected community.

Participants will learn tips on achieving 100% contactability rates amongst families, effective ways to build cohesion beyond the classroom, and how to evaluate your district's efficiency in disseminating the great work that is being done everyday.


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Hannover 3

11:00am EST

Great Expectations: Moving to Canvas for All
Members of the Wake County Curriculum, Digital Learning & Libraries, and Project Management teams will share our approach to moving all teachers and students to Canvas as the universal LMS to support blended learning.

Participants will
-Review goals for the Canvas Expansion project
-Consider the project timeline and work plan
-Explore support structures and professional learning provided to various stakeholders including school and district leaders, school-based implementation teams, teachers, students, and families

Participants will actively participate in learning activities throughout the session including:
-Engaging in a Jigsaw protocol in which they explore sample resources 
-Participating in a backchannel to share questions and ideas during the session
-Individually and collectively reflecting on their district’s current climate and readiness for an LMS initiative

Presentation: bit.ly/nctiesgreat


Speakers
avatar for Chris Wasko

Chris Wasko

Senior Administrator, Wake County Schools
Chris has over 18 years of experience in K-12 and higher education and holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech.
avatar for Katie Heywood

Katie Heywood

Digital Learning Coordinator, Wake County Public School System
As a Digital Learning Coordinator, I am here to support teachers in their use of instructional technology to not only motivate and engage students but to also prepare them for the world they will enter upon graduation. By working together, I want to help teachers implement digital... Read More →
avatar for Allison Reid

Allison Reid

Senior Director, Digital Learning & Libraries, Wake County Public School System
Allison Reid is an experienced teacher, CETL certified technology leader, and Google Certified Trainer who is certified English, Theatre Arts, and Technology, with a Master of Education (MEd) focused in Instructional Technology from NC State University. Allison is a member of the... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Acome

Lauren Acome

Director, K-12 Online Learning, Wake County Public School System
avatar for Amanda Clayton

Amanda Clayton

Director, Digital Content & Instruction, Wake County Public School System
avatar for Laura Barnes

Laura Barnes

Digital Learning Coordinator, Wake County Public School System - Digital Learning and Libraries
I am a reflective leader and learner with a passion for equity, coaching, instructional design, and public education. Committed to serving others in building capacity to become empowered and self-directed lifelong learners.I am a Digital Learning Coordinator on the Digital Content... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Hannover 1

11:00am EST

Meaningful Mastery: Differentiating for all students
This session defines what mastery-based progressions are and how students drive their own learning through data analysis and individualized instruction. It's about meeting the students where they are and helping them design a path towards their own mastery goals and outcomes. There will be an interactive session where session participants are able to walk away with resources and connect with people in their districts to implement systems of mastery based learning.


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Governors 1

11:00am EST

The Great PD Shift: Rethink Learning, Training, & Growing Your Staff
Tired of heavy sighing when the newest PD mandate is announced? Tired of seeing everyone’s eyes on their phone while you are delivering PD? Then it is time for #somethingelsePD! In this session, leaders will receive a digital toolbox to assist with transforming PD from “get and sit” to an engaging model that will lead to a shift in instructional practice. Leaders will discuss the (4) NC Blended Instructional Models and how blended learning can be used to train staff. Leaders will be guided through the four models and will experience instruction via whole group, small group, and independent work. Leaders will learn about case examples from other NC districts and leaders at NCDPI and NCCAT to provide a blueprint for successful blended PD. Blending your PD is a bold and courageous move. There will be obstacles and lessons learned; however, the impact will bring positive change in teacher and student learning. Teachers will be excited and invested as they engage in the learning process.

Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Joyce

Elizabeth Joyce

Senior Digital Learning Specialist/Junio - Rethink Education Project Manager, NCCAT
Elizabeth Joyce is the Senior Digital Learning Specialist for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT). She helped develop NCCAT Online, which offers NC-licensed educators self-paced courses ranging from choice boards to project-based learning to social-emotional... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Wright Junio

Rachel Wright Junio

Director, NCDPI Office of Learning Recovery and Acceleration


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Governors 2

11:00am EST

Simple yet Dynamic Visualizations - Google Data Studio
We know you have data. You are swimming in it - maybe even drowning in it. How do you make sense of all of it? This is where Google Data Studio comes to the rescue. In this session, participants will start with raw data in a spreadsheet and learn how to transform it into smooth, real-time, interactive graphs, charts, timelines, and more. Your data has never been so clear, concise, and easy to analyze for any audience!

Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Moffitt

Elizabeth Moffitt

Director of Math & Science, Durham Public Schools
Liz Moffitt, Director of Math & Science for Durham Public Schools, has served students and teachers as a middle and high school math teacher, AIG facilitator, instructional coach, curriculum specialist, advocate, and leader for 15 years. Liz has travelled to London, Guatemala, Costa... Read More →
avatar for Jerry Williamson

Jerry Williamson

Technology Integration Specialist, Durham Public Schools
I have worked in public education for nearly 20 years as a social studies teacher and instructional technologist. I have recently focused my attention on creating digital systems using Google Workspace and other digital tools to optimize collaboration across our district.


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Playground (Vendor Hall)

11:00am EST

Sparking Curiosity for STEAM Among K-5 Students & Teachers Using Modular Robots
During our playground, we will create an interactive and engaging learning experience for the participants. We will actively involve them through hands-on activities, group discussions, and real-world examples, ensuring they are fully engaged throughout the session. Participants will have the opportunity to build and code robots hands-on, learning about the latest advancements in STEAM education and how to integrate robotics into their K-5 classroom curriculum. They will see how districts in North Carolina have used the program to effectively integrate it into their curriculum, and will have the opportunity to create practical projects that align with NC standards. In addition to learning about the technology, participants will leave the session with a deeper understanding of the importance of STEAM education and how they can use robotics to enhance their students' learning experience. They will have fun, leave motivated and passionate, and ready to take their STEAM education to the next level. Our goal is to make the session interactive, informative, and practical, providing participants with the tools and knowledge they need to integrate robotics into their STEAM education successfully.

Speakers
avatar for Robo Wunderkind

Robo Wunderkind

Robo Wunderkind
Robo Wunderkind is the STEAM program that sparks a curiosity for STEAM within students and is incredibly easy to use for teachers. It works both, out of the box and across the curriculum in different subject areas.
avatar for Jamie Guidry

Jamie Guidry

Educator Success Manager, Robo Wunderkind
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 →


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Playground (Vendor Hall)

11:00am EST

VR Can Promote CTE Development for all students!
Visit Learning Lab 360 in the playground to see educational virtual reality that aligns with your curriculum. Check out VR headsets and software that has been successfully used with students across our state. We can show you how to implement VR, a highly engaging technology that has many applications and creates unforgettable experiences for the learner. Ask questions about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of VR hardware. Learning Lab 360 can help you with your VR journey, whether you are trying it for the first time or have one at home but aren’t sure how it would work with your students. We can even bring our mobile VR trailer to you!

Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Habbershaw

Rebecca Habbershaw

Learning Lab 360
Learning Lab 360 provides the best in educational VR experiences via a mobile trailer equipped with 12 oculus headsets.Booth: 1131

Sponsors

Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Playground (Vendor Hall)

11:00am EST

🍎 Teching Out with Keynote
Learn ways you can use the keynote app to foster creativity and innovation in your classroom. Keynote is more than just presentations and fosters rich engagement: Try out ways to use the app for App Prototyping, and animations, to design comic strips, GIFS, and more. Use the record audio feature, drawing tools, and image tools to create immersive visuals with students.

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Ogle

Melissa Ogle

Lead Teacher, Mount Airy City Schools
I believe that investment in education is pivotal in creating a powerful, sustainable ecosystem for learning. By enabling students and educators to expand the ways that they think and create, through the use of technology, everyone learns how to best become powerful, creative, and... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Playground (Vendor Hall)

11:00am EST

Connect with Apple
Connect with Apple Education specialists to discuss powerful ways to integrate technology learning, teaching and leadership.

Thursday March 9, 2023 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
RCC 202

12:00pm EST

A District Approach to Creating Esports Teams
Join us as we review our local journey in implementing Esports teams in each of our high schools. From initial discussions through game play, find out how we are glowing and how we are growing!

Speakers
avatar for Acacia Dixon

Acacia Dixon

Director, Brunswick County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Esports Arena

12:00pm EST

Connect with Apple
Connect with Apple Education specialists to discuss powerful ways to integrate technology learning, teaching and leadership.

Thursday March 9, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
RCC 201

1:00pm EST

Creating an Esports Program in Academic Spaces: Lessons Learned
This session is designed to be a panel with four K-12 esports coordinators and a collegiate esports coordinator as the facilitator. The panel will address predefined questions as well as questions from participants. We will discuss what worked, what didn't, and what advice we have to those are are trying to start up or those that are currently running esports programs in academic settings.

Speakers
avatar for Acacia Dixon

Acacia Dixon

Director, Brunswick County Schools
avatar for Lucas Gillispie

Lucas Gillispie

Board Member, NCTIES


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Esports Arena

1:00pm EST

Above and Beyond | The Virtual School Network Continues Its Flight
Over the past several years, districts throughout North Carolina have opened virtual schools to provide educational options for students and their families. Various models have emerged, based on the needs of each unique community. In some cases, virtual schools provide diverse course offerings in districts with limited in-person courses because of lost enrollment. In other areas, these virtual schools are the direct result of students and parents preferring a highly-personalized, flexible environment over traditional schooling. While some of these schools are primarily asynchronous, others are a mix of synchronous and asynchronous virtual instruction, while still more are blended online and face-to-face experiences. To add another layer of variation between districts, these virtual schools differ in terms of their curriculum; they are creating their own, partnering with external organizations to use theirs, or relying primarily on NC Virtual Public School (NCVirtual).

In August 2022, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and NCVirtual launched the Virtual School Network (VSN) as a means to connect and support the myriad virtual schools in the state, using seed funding from the Friday Institute. The network is being designed in a responsive, innovative, and sustainable manner to ensure the needs of stakeholders are paramount.

During our poster session, we will engage interested participants with a few short protocols that will capture their leading questions about virtual learning and how the current research coming out of our partnerships across the VSN can provide immediate support services and resources to enhance teaching and learning.

Speakers
avatar for Jaclyn Stevens

Jaclyn Stevens

Research Scholar/ Digital-Age Coach, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
Jaclyn B. Stevens, M.Ed serves as an educational innovation specialist, instructional designer, and research scholar with the Bill and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University. There she engages leadership teams and educators at all levels... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

1:00pm EST

Exploring Micro-Credentials: An Assessment As Learning Tool for Teachers
In this poster session, we will share what Wake County Public School System, Cumberland County Schools, and Johnston County Schools have learned from their experiences researching and implementing micro-credentials as an assessment tool to gauge educators’ skill sets. While there will be slides to provide basic information and to allow visitors to review content later, this Poster Session will be an open conversation with the purpose of informing NC educators about what micro-credentialing truly is. It is our goal to spread our enthusiasm for the project, share our developed resources, and invite other NC educators to join our monthly collaborations! Templates will be available to explore in both print and digital formats.

Speakers
avatar for Pam Batchelor

Pam Batchelor

Executive Director of Instructional Technology, Johnston County Public Schools
Pam Batchelor serves as the Executive Director for Instructional Technology at Johnston County Public Schools. She is passionate about equitable access to technology and digital learning tools to support rigorous instruction for all learners.
avatar for Jennifer Graham

Jennifer Graham

Innovation and Strategic Development Facilitator, Cumberland County Schools
Always seeking new ideas to share with teachers and teacher-leaders in Cumberland County, NC and beyond!


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

1:00pm EST

Hot Off the Press: Our Answer to F-2-F PD
In a world where we want answers fast, you want to be able to provide answers for your teachers’ fast questions with fast ideas. In the short amount of time while they are waiting for the copier to print their copies, waiting to use the restroom, or grabbing a late afternoon snack from the vending machine, you can provide them with ideas to inspire them to try new techniques in their classrooms! We will take you through how we recreated our PD approach by creating a monthly document to be posted in high-traffic areas. The document highlights various instructional programs that have been identified as potential problem areas for our staff. With the embedded form, staff members are also able to request individualized PD (PD on demand).

Speakers
avatar for Ashley Agner

Ashley Agner

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Rowan Salisbury Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

1:00pm EST

Programming with Preschoolers
Offer session participants the ability to get hands-on experience with various coding devices whether they are ozobots, coding caterpillar, programmable mouse, hopscotch, botly, and as well as free online coding options. The big idea is that there are ways to incorporate coding with or without devices as well as different levels of difficulty for students.

Speakers
avatar for Ashley Rhodes

Ashley Rhodes

Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator, Onslow County Schools
First Grade Teacher: 2005-2010DLT Facilitator: 2010-present I am currently serving a preschool and high school, but have served elementary and middle schools in previous years.Currently pursing another master's in library science from ECU (3 more classes left!)Personally- I am a... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

1:00pm EST

WLGES Studios - Student Broadcasting
Do you want a way to integrate a daily weather forecast into your morning routine? Students can practice being meteorologists by using weather data collected to share the forecast for the day. Are your students in need of public speaking practice without the stress of being in front of a lot of people? Are you looking for an awesome way to integrate the green screen in your schools? Welcome to WLGES Studios! Student-led school-wide announcement broadcasting through zoom. Quick, easy strategies to share information throughout the school while giving students the opportunity to be news broadcasters.

Speakers
avatar for Kristin Stroud

Kristin Stroud

Digital Learning Specialist, La Grange Elementary School
K-5 Digital Learning Specialist
avatar for Alicia Davis

Alicia Davis

5th Grade, La Grange Elementary


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

1:15pm EST

Choose Your Own Adventure with Canva for Education
Canva is a wonderful tool that continues to add amazing resources for education. The goal for this session is to expose participants to a variety of resources available for them on Canva and show them how these resources can be used in their classrooms and schools. The session will begin with an introduction to Canva and a brief overview of the basic features. We will also share the benefits of having a Canva for Education account and how this account can be integrated with various learning management systems. Then, participants in the session will choose their own path in exploring and creating an educational product using Canva. They will have the option to create a poster for their classroom/school, create a template for a classroom activity, create a presentation to share with teachers/students, etc. There will be a variety of options to meet the needs of everyone attending the session. At the end of the session, participants will be asked to share their creations to inspire others. Participants will also leave with resources and tutorials to assist them in using Canva after the conference and sharing this amazing tool with others.

Speakers
avatar for Lesli Ducasse

Lesli Ducasse

Coach/Facilitator, Southern Wayne High School
I am the Instructional Technology Facilitator at Southern Wayne High School in Wayne County. This is my eleventh year as an ITF in Wayne County. I am a Google Certified Trainer and have a passion for sharing my knowledge of technology with others.
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Robin Wilson

Tech Facilitator, Eastern Wayne High School
I have been the technology facilitator at Eastern Wayne High School for seven years.


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
301B

1:15pm EST

Currating Resources that WILL Get Used!
Are you looking for ideas for ways to curate resources for your teachers for classroom projects? or resource lists for the topics students are always looking for? This session will be a mash-up of ideas that will help you create resources that your patrons will use! Templates and ideas will be shared including a LIVE working document for participants to share their favorite ideas from their own schools! Participants will walk away with ideas for all year and beyond!

Speakers
avatar for Brene Duggins

Brene Duggins

Media Coordinator, Oak Grove High School
Brene Duggins is the Media Coordinator at Oak Grove High School in Davidson County. This is her 20th year in education and 16th in a School Library Media Center. She has experience at elementary, middle, and high levels as well as the community college. Brene is also a past-president... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
302A

1:15pm EST

Emergent Technology at CES through the eyes of Visual Impairments
The near horizon of new technologies are always changing. Adoption can at times outpace pedagogy and accessibility. Sometimes the innovations can be the very fuel that improves both pedagogy and accessibility. This session will showcase the technologies relevant to educators who are concerned with disabilities, universal design, and accessibility in mind. It will also address new technologies that are emerging in the domains of smart cities, home technology, and training. The students of today must be prepared for a diverse and dynamic tomorrow. This means teachers of today must stay aware of the changes on the horizon.

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
305B

1:15pm EST

EXPRESS Yourself! Classroom Creativity with Adobe
Did you know that Adobe offers schools FREE access to Adobe Express? With it you can easily and quickly unleash student creativity allowing children to EXPRESS themselves in a variety of ways from creating stickers, to flyers, book covers, videos, and more. In this session I will highlight a variety of student projects and challenges we have done in our district sure to inspire, motivate, and engage! Participants will get an opportunity to log in and manipulate some of the templates to learn just how easy Adobe is to use with students.

Speakers
avatar for Eve Heaton

Eve Heaton

Educational Technology Coach, Beaufort County School District
Eve Heaton has been a Title 1 tech coach for the Beaufort County School District for thirteen years. Prior to joining the tech team she taught science at the elementary and middle school levels. She maintains a popular technology and science notebooking blog (www.sciencenotebooking.blogspot.com... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
307

1:15pm EST

InTECHgrate: Curating Connection through Tech in the Classroom
Participants will create their own GIFStory and see examples of how they can be used in the classroom to engage, spark connections, and create learning moments.

Participants will learn how to create their own animated content, GIFS, and stickers with and without backgrounds to engage students, provide feedback, and personalize learning.

Participants will share ideas and things they create using Canvas Live, Canva, Google Slides, and other tools we utilize during the presentation.

LINK TO PRESENTATION




Speakers
avatar for April DeBord

April DeBord

EdTech Coach/Multilingual Lead, Jackson County Schools
April loves the color blue, technology, and words. She loves learning of any kind, studying new languages, and traveling. She has had myriad professions ranging from Taco Bell, bailing Christmas trees, teaching Spanish f2f and online, teaching Learners of the English Language, Freshman... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
402

1:15pm EST

Kick in the Afterburners: Using Adobe Express, Canva and Wakelet Templates to Ignite Creativity and Collaboration
Educators are told not to reinvent the wheel but there's a large amount of re-evaluating, revamping and revolution from year to year. We look for new and creative ways to engage students but time is constantly ticking. Enter the next phase of planning: templates. Templates are NOT new. However, companies such as Adobe, Canva and Wakelet have seen the need for high-quality templates as a jumping-off point for teachers and also for students. Remixing materials, married with resources and app partnerships, opens up a new world for creation in half the time. All it takes is a spark and some fuel to give students the ability to branch out beyond what they thought was possible. Every student deserves access to tools that will help them grow and with these FREE services, it can truly be provided to everyone. The future depends on their ability to think critically and creatively, collaborate meaningfully and effectively, and then communicate their messages to the world!
Participants at all levels are welcome as we travel from account creation to worldwide challenges and contests. Student-driven applications will take center stage through the use of posters, announcements, portfolios, expert projects, reflection pieces and more. Templates for remixing will be shared along with time for participants to collaborate within the application of their choice. Come join us and experience the creative boost to propel you and your students forward!


Speakers
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Jennifer Abel

President Elect, NCSLMA
Jennifer started as a media assistant in 2003 at Flat Rock Middle School. She received her Masters of Library Science degree from East Carolina University in 2008. She worked as a media assistant at East Henderson High School until 2011 when she became the Media Coordinator at North... Read More →
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Natalie Ezell

District Level Digital Learning Coach, Henderson County Public Schools
I spent my first eight years in education teaching Language Arts and Science as well as being an Academically Gifted Specialist. My story took a turn after that and an influential librarian is totally guilty of luring me into Library Science. After fourteen years as a school library... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
302C

1:15pm EST

Let's Makey Makey a Piano
Can you make a piano from paper and pencil & play a melody you wrote?
Participants will be composing short melodies with 5 music notes, with the pentatonic scale. Participants will then create a piano with paper & pencil, to play their composition piece, using the Makey Makey circuit and keyboards. We will record the compositions so participants can take their piano and music song creations.
STEAM is brought to life in this practical 5-week unit, where students learned about melody and composing, along with circuits and measuring skills. Music and Digital Integration

Speakers
avatar for Ashley Priem

Ashley Priem

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools
Ashley Priem is a lifelong learner with 19 years of experience, in STEM education helping schools with implementing technology and encouraging creativity. She studied internationally in France and England and received her Educational Technology Masters Degree in Design Education... Read More →
avatar for Marie Riedesel

Marie Riedesel

Teacher, Moore County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
305A

1:15pm EST

Silent Rave at NCTIES - Let's Make Music!
Headphone/Earbuds REQUIRED for this session!

Here's crazy idea #43 - a session on how to use website and apps to lower the barrier to student music production. There are so many resources out there that make music creation attainable without years of training. Original student music can then be a powerful addition to classroom projects. I've used original music in the classroom, especially in the context of student created podcasts. This session will also include a silent rave where teachers will create original songs and share them with the group. Then we'll all listen through headphones and when the beat drops, DANCE PARTY!  Glow sticks to the first 100 participants.

Speakers
avatar for Jason Lineberger

Jason Lineberger

Senior Digital Learning Specialist - NCCAT, NCCAT
Jason Lineberger is an educator with 29 years of experience in a variety of traditional and online classrooms. He has been a technology trainer for NC Teacher Academy, an online teacher and course designer for NCVPS, and an online teacher for NCSSM. In 2014 PBS named him one of America’s... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
301A

1:15pm EST

Solving Unfinished Learning = Digital Choice Boards + Differentiation
Participants in this session will be actively engaged from the hook with a quick visual response by sharing how they are feeling about their success differentiating unfinished learning in their classroom from post-pandemic learning. The educators in this session will leave with many options for digital choice boards and have the opportunity to make one that can be shared out on a collaborative platform with all that attend. They can collaborate to create with another participant or work alone, but this will be an opportunity for them to create, collaborate, critically think, and communicate out ways they would use a board or design one on their own.

Speakers
avatar for Jill Rogers

Jill Rogers

STEM Coordinator, Richmond County Schools
STEM Coordinator for Richmond County Schools, NC. Previously served as a Digital Integration Facilitators for Moore County Schools, NC. An educator in North Carolina for over 20 years and very fortunate to work with many distinguished colleagues. Former elementary teacher who left... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
303

1:15pm EST

SparkNC: Igniting Futures in Tech
The STEM industry in North Carolina is a vibrant and constantly growing field. It experiences twice the growth of any other industry with a median wage of $94,810; this is 2.5 times greater than non-STEM jobs. Unfortunately, many of our students are unaware and/or unprepared for a career in such an upwardly mobile and impactful industry, especially girls and students of color. Enter SparkNC; a transformative initiative that strives to increase student preparedness for careers in highly technical fields like artificial intelligence, computer systems engineering, and cybersecurity. In this discussion-based session, we will share our approach to creating inclusive programs based on five design principles: (1) learner agency, (2) equity, (3) relevance, (4) connection, and (5) transformation. Through an interactive and collaborative process, participants will have the opportunity to discover new and transformative ways to engage all students in the career exploration process.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Patricia Hilliard

Dr. Patricia Hilliard

Senior Director, SparkNC
Dr. Patricia Hilliard serves as a Senior Director at SparkNC. She is delighted to be part of a team that strives to rethink, reimagine, and redesign public education. Dr. Hilliard brings to her work a depth of knowledge on educational equity, instructional design, and pedagogy, with... Read More →
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Dawnn Breynae

Learning Experience Designer, SparkNC


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
306C

1:15pm EST

Supporting Interpersonal, Analytical, and Cross-Cultural Student Discourse through Virtual Exchange
In this session, participants will explore how educational technology can be leveraged to support interpersonal, analytical, and cross-cultural student discourse through virtual exchange. Presenters from NC State University’s Friday Institute will define virtual exchange and share features of a 2022-23 virtual exchange between students and teachers at schools in Jiangsu Province, China and South Carolina, USA. Participants will engage in a cultural analogy activity in support of building a cross-cultural communications toolkit. Additionally, participants will be provided with a guiding framework for developing virtual exchanges and will discuss how a virtual exchange could be implemented in their learning contexts to support interpersonal, analytical, and cross-cultural student discourse.

Speakers
avatar for Marie Himes

Marie Himes

Director of the New Literacies Collaborative and Research Scholar, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
Marie Himes is the director of the New Literacies Collaborative and a research scholar at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University. Himes and the New Literacies Collaborative team analyze the intersections of literacy, digital technologies, and global... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
302B

1:15pm EST

Using Robots for Engaging Content Driven Activities in the Elementary Classroom
I will be bringing some of the robots I use in the classroom with students. (Code and Go Mouse, Ozobot, Dash/Dot, mBot, Sphero BOLT.) Along with the robots, I will be bringing lessons and ideas for using them in the classroom with students in grades PK-5.

As the session begins, we will discuss the advantages of each robot, including input from participants that have used any of these bots in the past.

As the session continues, I will give 2-3 examples of my favorite activities for using each robot, which are tried and true in the classroom, to share with participants. Again, the participants will have a chance to ask questions, or give examples of how they have used each robot as well.

As time allows before the end of the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to try any of the robots they have not used before, or to try samples of the lessons I have shared. I will bring a limited number of materials with me to share with participants.

I have over 20 years experience as a technology coach/facilitator. I have presented a few times at NCTIES and at other conferences. I have learned that as much hands on practice as I can give, with real examples that we have used in classrooms is the most helpful for participants to try once they gat back to their schools.

Speakers
JS

Joyce Seaman

Technology Coach, Oakridge Elementary School
Joyce Camp Seaman has been a technology coach for over 20 years, working in all settings from PK- College.


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
304

1:15pm EST

Yes They Can: Linking the WIDA Can Do Descriptors and Technology-Based Activities to Support Multilingual Learners (Part 1: Reading and Writing)
Participants will need their devices: laptop, Chromebook, tablet, etc.

Facilitators will teach participants how to use the WIDA Can Do Descriptors to highlight what language learners "can do" at various stages of language development.

Participants will practice "mapping" multilingual learners based on their level of language development on the WIDA Can-Do Descriptors using a fillable (Google doc).

Facilitators will conduct a WIDA Crosswalk using the Can Do Descriptor levels to design learning experiences that integrate technology in a meaningful way.

Participants will explore a variety of the Can Do technology-based activities that fits into their current daily teaching practices. Practice will focus on two of the four language domains: Reading and Writing.

Speakers
avatar for Kenya Lawrence

Kenya Lawrence

6-12 Math Specialist, Durham Public Schools
Degrees: BA: Mathematics/Spanish,MA: Education Technology,MIS: Information SciencesGoodnight Doctoral FellowCertifications: 6-8 Math, 9-12 Math, K-12 ESOLDPS: kenya_lawrence@dpsnc.net... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
306B

1:15pm EST

Accessibility
Technology plays a powerful role in allowing students to personalize and take ownership of their learning; fostering dignity and independence. Apple builds products that are accessible to all learners, giving everyone access to technology that unlocks their full potential. Learn about the best accessibility features across Mac and iPad; features that bring out the best in all of us.

Exhibitors
AI

Apple Inc.

Apple, Inc.
Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools around the world expand what’s possible for learning, create new opportunities for teaching, and establish dynamic environments that inspire both.


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
RCC 202

1:15pm EST

Engaging Learners with Math and Science

Teachers can design learning experiences that are connected, collaborative, creative, and personal. Explore a powerful model to accelerate learning in any secondary classroom. Learn how Apple technology helps deepen student understanding through augmented reality, creativity, and productivity tools.

Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
RCC 201

1:15pm EST

Secrets of the Successful Promethean Classroom
Looking for strategies gain momentum as we push to end of the year? Join this session to hear from expert educators as they share how Promethean has transformed their classrooms. We will explore best practices to leverage your ActivPanel to support greater student engagement and higher levels of student mastery. These practical strategies will take your classroom engagement to the next level!

Sponsors
avatar for Meaghan Greene

Meaghan Greene

Support Staff, Promethean
I taught middle school math in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System for 8 years before joining Promethean as an Education Consultant. I am passionate about making learning accessible and engaging for all students. I love working with educators to help them feel successful and impactful... Read More →
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Promethean

Promethean makes interactive displays and teaching software that drive breakthroughs for teachers, students, and colleagues around the world. Promethean was created by teachers, for teachers: people with a passion for empowering everyone to shine their brightest.Booth: 949, 951, 1048... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
RCC 203

1:15pm EST

Web 3.0: Future of the Internet
What is Web 3.0 and how will it impact education? Web 3.0 is the latest internet technology that strives to revolutionize the way we teach and learn. Discover how to enable students to access valuable resources and instructional experts to learn in a fully immersive, multimedia, mixed reality environment that leverages both the physical and digital worlds. Web 3.0 in education, can help students navigate their future educational and career paths.

Sponsors
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BridgeTek Solutions & Lockstep Technology

Immersive Technology Specialist, BridgeTek Solutions, A Lockstep Technology Company
BridgeTek Solutions, A Lockstep Technology Company is the only full-service IT organization focused on serving the SLED market in the Southeast. We deliver innovative, market-driven, scalable, and cost-effective total solutions. Using our expertise and experience, we resolve complex... Read More →
CT

Chris Turpin

BridgeTek Solutions


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
RCC 206

1:15pm EST

What Do You Mean by “High Quality” STEM Integration?
Just because kids are on the floor playing with pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks does not mean they are "doing STEM!" They might be, but they also might be simply playing with pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks.

So, what really makes a STEM lesson high quality, anyway? Trafera has developed a STEM Success Matrix to be used as an observation or self-reflection tool to help pinpoint important components of STEM-based learning experiences. This session includes training on what to look for when observing a STEM lesson and why, as well as how to guide conversations for enhancing future STEM lessons.

This is a perfect session for anyone who is teaching STEM or is in a coaching or administrative role that supports STEM instruction.

Sponsors
JR

Josh Ratliff

Professional Learning Specialist, Trafera
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Trafera

Now more than ever, technology is critical to helping students succeed. Trafera partners with you to provide the technology and support to help you achieve your education goals and inspire your students to excellence. Right Technology. Right Support. Bright Future.Booth: 849, 851... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
RCC 204

1:15pm EST

Connect the Value within You
What I have noticed most while working in education is, “People don’t remember what you say, but they remember what you do.” During this session the most important part is you. What you think, say, and do. If one person gives everyone everything, they need that would be GOOD. But if we all give each other everything we need that would be BETTER THAN GOOD! In this session WE will share, live, grow, and thrive as one. It’s time to pick up the best tools that will help you to connect with your students, parents, and co-workers so that they will find value in who you are and all that you do. LET’S GO!

Speakers
avatar for Keith Hawkins

Keith Hawkins

Real Inspiration Inc.
Keith Hawkins grew up in a tough part of Los Angeles where he faced tremendous challenges as ayouth. With a struggling single parent mom, an abusive step father, a poor education, and a violentenvironment he was not expected to make it to adulthood. Keith took these challenges of... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom B

1:15pm EST

Sharing Your Story...Creating A Brand and Advocating for your Library
Now is the time for librarians to lead, and leadership takes strategy and courage! As you look for innovative ways to to share the story and voice of your library -- including the voice of your students -- with the rest of your school and district you’ll uncover allies and skills you didn’t realize you possess. . With creative advocacy and branding, you can bring your library story to life, while leading within your school community and throughout the world like never before. In this session, Shannon McClintock Miller will share advocacy and branding ideas and strategies designed to empower you and share your own library story, goals and vision in memorable, effective and valuable ways. Miller will share the why and the how of library advocacy and branding, while taking a look at specific resources and examples to communicate your story.

Speakers
avatar for Shannon	Miller

Shannon Miller

District Teacher Librarian, Van Meter Community School
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 K-12 district teacher... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom A

1:15pm EST

A Framework for Repurposing Old/Outdated Technology for Meaningful Student Learning
The session will act as a guided workshop through a new framework designed to practically inventory current technology at the school level, assess small needs, planning, and provide minimal additions in hardware (minimal spending) that will prepare a shared space, such as a media center, for student engagement. The presentation will engage the audience through polls, discussion, planning, and practical ideas to foster engagement with learners in a transformed space on a budget. The presentation will provide opportuntites to have others discuss/share solutions to using outdated technology for modern purposes and ideas to improve the use of "old" technology for meaningful learning in a shared space.


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Governors 2

1:15pm EST

A Means To A Blend - Supporting Effective Blended Learning Implementation
The blended learning approach combines traditional instructional strategies with the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning through a more personalized and flexible learning experience. To most, this represents a new way of teaching and learning. Participants will explore a comprehensive approach to leading blended learning implementation at the school or district level. Participants will reflect on the importance of establishing a foundational understanding of effective technology integration, identify the key components of blended learning, and consider how rubrics and tools can be used to achieve instruction that meets diverse student needs.

Speakers
avatar for Willow Alston-Socha

Willow Alston-Socha

Education Research Analyst, RTI International
avatar for Kristen McInerney

Kristen McInerney

Education Consultant, RTI International


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Hannover 3

1:15pm EST

Designing Impactful Professional Learning in the Era of COVID and Beyond
Living and working through a global pandemic has shifted so much of educators’ day-to-day responsibilities. Our research team was curious about the classroom-, school- and district-level challenges NC educators were facing one year into the pandemic and ways to support them. Via our qualitative study, we interviewed educators across NC regarding their self-reported areas of professional growth, how the political climate impacted those areas of growth and the most impactful professional development design features for them. This session will review the findings relevant to school and district administrators and provide recommendations for those leaders to best meet the needs of those they serve. The session will start with a case study, then participants will engage in small group discussions with an accompanying protocol. Facilitators will provide feedback and share data-driven recommendations. This discussion session will allow the participants to actively engage with the topic through reflecting on their own experiences and their colleagues’ professional development needs.



Interactivity plan:

-Divide the room into groups of 4 -5 and provide chart paper to each group with one of the three research questions written at the top. The group adds what they think the answers/findings will be (while also reflecting on their own ideas) to the paper. The chart paper gets put on the wall/left at the table.
-Groups rotate and review the previously recorded ideas, adding new perceptions to remaining research questions. After the gallery walk is done, participants return to their areas and report out “aha” moments.
-We then provide the "answers" from what our data revealed, asking participants to make room for these new ideas in light of their own perceptions.


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Governors 1

1:15pm EST

Quality PD for All: Providing Focused and Personalized Professional Development
Providing personalized professional development (PD) for teachers’ individual needs is a challenge for all schools and districts. This session will describe how our school accomplishes this without relying on expensive programs or consultants. Our PD plan provides teachers with multiple targeted learning pathways aligned with their individual professional learning goal and multiple options in the content and type of individual PD sessions offered within each pathway. Core components of our PD plan include collaboration among staff, opportunities for teachers to observe each other, coaching, and reflection. This session will also explain how, with the support of a 2022-23 Digital Learning Initiative Grant, our PD plan has expanded to include peer modeling, observation, and coaching to further support teachers in meeting their professional learning goals. Our PD plan is grounded research-based best practices regarding professional learning, which will be shared with participants. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on their own school’s/district’s PD plan in light of best practices and discuss with others possibilities for enhancing their current PD plan. 

Speakers
avatar for Melanie Winstead

Melanie Winstead

Academic Coach, Roxboro Community School


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Hannover 2

1:15pm EST

Featured Speaker Presentation: Google Drawing + A Process = Creativity
One of the most underutilized tools in GSuite for K12 is Google Drawing. Pair this tool with the creative process and you end up with fantastic opportunities for students. In this session, participants will learn about how combining a creative process with Google Drawing can be used to create killer graphics, detailed digital prototypes, and fantastic social media filters that can be added to other GSuite apps like slides and forms.

Speakers
avatar for Manuel Herrera

Manuel Herrera

Learning Consultant, Canva
Hi! I’m Manuel. A visual thinker, sketchnoter, designer, and educator. I also love a good taco!Over the past 20 years, I’ve used my passion for education, sketching, and creativity to build workshops and design talks that bring out the inner creative in everyone. My events keep... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom C

1:15pm EST

Featured Speaker Presentation: The Joy of Google Drawings
Google Drawings is part of the Drive suite of tools but is often overlooked. However it is a fantastic program for student learning and teacher instruction. In this session we cover the basics of how Drawings works, and then we try out dozens of practical examples of how it can be used in schools, including graphic organizers, math manipulatives, desktop publishing, interactive digital posters, drag-and-drop poetry, creating memes, making composite "green screen" images, innovative art projects, collaborative games, and more.

Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Keynote, Crtl+Alt+Achieve
Eric has been in education for 32 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio where he oversees Google for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives. Eric is an authorized... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom D

1:15pm EST

Building 3D Thinkers: Making 3D thinking and design approachable for students and teachers
This workshop is geared toward educators interested in 1) making 3D thinking and design approachable for students and 2) using this technology to enhance and extend student learning.
Participants will engage in 3D thinking and design activities, learn foundational skills of designing with TinkerCad and OnShape, create an NCTIES key fob, and leave with lesson ideas and resources for teaching 3D thinking and design skills to their students.  
We will include physical and digital exercises that involve navigating in a 3D space, manipulating and combining elements to create a 3D model, and exporting models for 3D printing and other applications. 
A laptop is recommended for the digital design portion of the workshop, but you can use an iPad or Android tablet if necessary. A mouse and some earbuds or headphones are optional but helpful. 

Speakers
LM

Lisa McCarthy

Computer Science Teacher, GRACE Christian School
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Marcia Wingerd

Media Director, GRACE Christian School


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott University C

1:15pm EST

Get SmART with Google Arts and Culture
In this hands-on briefing, “audience agents” will experience the variety of resources offered by both the Google Arts and Culture (GA&C) website and app as an avenue for integrating art and introducing innovative digital learning environments. Agents that already have VR viewers or other devices will learn practical ways to use those resources with GA&C for VR tours. GA&C engages learners with art of all kinds: music, paintings, sculpture, 3D objects, simulations, and more. Through guided discovery, agents will be challenged to think critically about incorporating arts concepts into their curriculum and daily missions. The facilitators will provide an overview of GA&C and share the SEL and academic benefits of arts integration across disciplines. They will also provide specific examples of cross-curricular lesson ideas for a variety of content areas that utilize GA&C features. There will also be time for questions, exploration, and brainstorming.

Learning Objectives:
(ISTE for Educators 2.5a) Participants will explore features of GA&C that allow for personalized learning experiences for students
(ISTE for Educators 2.5.b) Participants will brainstorm ways to design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use GA&C to maximize active, deep learning.
(ISTE for Educators 2.5 c) Participants will explore features of GA&C and discuss how to design instructional experiences that integrate VR or AR features to engage and support student learning.

SLIDESHOW

Speakers
avatar for Scott Summers

Scott Summers

Asst. Dir. Media and Education Technology Resource Center, NC State University
Scott is a bookworm, tech nerd, and library advocate. He worked for nine years as an English teacher and school librarian, and now he partners with preservice teachers and faculty members to transform their teaching using educational technology tools.


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott Congressional A & B

1:15pm EST

Impactful Canvas Item Banks
Teachers and/or administrators will explore and engage in ways to use Quizzes 2 to create highly impactful assignments by creating Item Banks to be able to reference the items again and again.
This session will provide a detailed overview of Canvas Quizzes 2 (new quiz format) question types, and allow teachers and/or administrators to explore ways to use the different question types to create item banks, classroom agendas, daily assignments or to use during PLC meetings to enhance data and assessment in the classroom while implementing leadership in digital learning.

Speakers
avatar for Katherine Bendell

Katherine Bendell

Richmond County Schools
avatar for Tara Pierce

Tara Pierce

Richmond County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott Chancellor

1:15pm EST

Introduction to Grant Writing
Funding can be found if you look in the right places. Join us as we explore the grant writing process. Come prepared to collaboratively approach a grant application. Resources include our helpful tips, where to find grants, and examples of grants received.  Here's the link to my Grant Tool Kit.

Speakers
avatar for Sara Levin

Sara Levin

Media Coordinator, Kinston High School
Sara Levin is going on her 18th year as a Media Coordinator and 21st year as a librarian. A graduate of the ECU MLS Program, Sara has presented curriculum, collection development, and grant writing sessions at NCSLMA, NCTIES, and the Joyner Library L2L Networking Summit. Sara is the... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom B

1:15pm EST

Level Up Instruction: Using the Psychology of Video Games in the Classroom
Join us as players in a game-inspired interactive session where you will experience the video game model of learning to level up your classroom instruction.
Video and computer games compel their users as they offer relevant goals, specific challenges, and immediate feedback. In this session, we will foster active learning by immersing participants into the video game model itself. Participants will complete a series of team-based challenges that include opportunities to investigate the video game model, explore strategies for implementation and engage in application reflections.
All materials and templates as well as a quick overview of the pedagogy and design intentionality behind this experience will be provided in the conclusion so that participants may bring this method back to your classroom, school, or district! Our session is rated E for Everyone!

Speakers
avatar for Brittany Miller

Brittany Miller

Instructional Innovation Coach, Friday Institute, NCSU
Brittany Miller works to inspire teachers to rethink their roles in the classroom and build their capacity for student-centered learning by first engaging teachers in the types of experiences and environments that shows them how. This mindset drives her projects at the Friday Institute... Read More →
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Amy Walter

Research Scholar, Friday Institute at NCSU
Meet Amy Walter, a Research Scholar on the PLLC team with the Friday Institute. Amy is a lifelong learner and teacher, and her passion for education is evident in her dedication to creating a future where every teacher is a master of their craft, sparking a love of learning in every... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom A

1:15pm EST

Making a 4C Mindset: Access for all students
Audience Participation Component:


The session will begin by quickly reviewing how we approach the concept of 4C making in our district and will address why it is important for curating future ready students. We will then transition to putting the concept of 4C learning into action. During this phase participants will learn about establishing protocols and routines while they "make the curriculum". Using various consumables and digital tools, participants will create an artifact that demonstrates understanding of a content standard aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Participants will then share out their artifacts with the larger group. Throughout the session we will reiterate the concept of tying the 4cs to actual standards to demonstrate learning.

Session Background:

Our presentation will target audiences who are interested in developing a 4C and maker culture within their classroom or learning space, but want to ensure that opportunities for collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity are meaningful, authentic,and align with current curriculum.. In order to be invested in the 4Cs, it is critical that teachers not think of it as “another thing to do” or merely filler activities. We want to show how 4C and maker learning opportunities provide learner agency and can seamlessly integrate into what is already being done within the learning environment.


When the NC State Board of Education voted to adopt the ISTE Standards for students, the news was exciting because 4C maker opportunities address all six of the standards. When NC made the move to adopt the standards, Carolyn Sykora, senior director of ISTE Standards programs stated, “North Carolina students will greatly benefit from the adoption of the ISTE Standards. Changes in the workforce require everyone to learn and hone new skills to stay current. These standards focus on learning to learn, a critical skill that will serve students today and throughout their lifetimes.” This supports the “why” behind our school system’s maker mindset.


Reflection and Planning:

During the session, participants will be given time and tools to think through and discuss their own situations and next steps with other participants. Our hope is for everyone to walk away energized and empowered to set practical goals and create action steps toward providing 4C and maker opportunities for all students.

Access will be given to our district maker website which includes inspiration and practical tools for building a maker culture for participants to refer to after the conference.

Speakers
avatar for Tanya Churchill

Tanya Churchill

Digital Learning Coordinator, WCPSS
Tanya has been an educator with Wake County Public Schools since 2000 as a 4th grade teacher, science specialist, Instructional Technology Facilitator and now a Digital Learning Coordinator. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, as well as a Flipgrid Certified Educator... Read More →
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Erika Woodard

Digital Learning Coordinator Co-Team Lead, WCPSS
Empowering and connecting others brings me joy. Maker, Small Robots, Design, Computational Thinking and People are my passion. I am currently serving as a co-leader for the fabulous WCPSS Digital Learning Coordinators.


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom F

1:15pm EST

Once Upon a Walk - bringing the school library to the community through a StoryWalk®
Reading? Outside? With Movement? Let’s go on a StoryWalk…
StoryWalk® is a fun educational activity that incorporates literacy, fitness, nature, and collaboration by combining the pleasures of reading interactive children’s books aloud while also enjoying the benefits of walking and moving together outdoors. Once SLMCs model a StoryWalk, it is sure to be contagious among your entire school community!
This workshop will teach SLMCs how to create their own StoryWalk® in at their school or in their community.

Speakers
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Michell McNeill

District Media Specialist, Harnett County Schools
My name is Michell McNeill. I am the District Media Specialist for Harnett County Schools (HCS). I was a High School CTE Business and Marketing teacher prior to becoming a librarian. As a librarian for HCS I had the opportunity to work at both the Elementary and High School level... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Marriott University A

1:15pm EST

The Science of Blended Learning
Since 2019, two significant events have occurred in NC education: the Science of Reading initiative and the need to enhance Blended Learning! Before the pandemic, my district was not 1:1. Fortunately, one great thing that occurred because of Covid was the funding to give us the ability to integrate technology 1:1. But now what? How can teachers effectively integrate technology and blended learning alongside the SoR initative? This session has take-away SoR blended learning activities however, the content can be switched out for any subject matter!

In this session, you will learn about the four main types of blended learning models and how to best implement them into your literacy instruction. You will receive the content for this session by becoming an active participant in none other than a Rotation Model yourself as you move across stations to acquire resources for SoR activities and exemplars with integrated blended learning instruction for various grade spans. Participants will leave with digital access to the presentation, exemplars, and blank blended learning templates and standard-aligned activities to utilize in their own planning. Participants will be actively engaged by participating in a Station Rotation format for receiving the content for each grade span.

Speakers
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Casey Waddell

District Instructional Coach, Columbus County Schools
Casey Nealy serves as a district instructional coach for Columbus County Schools in NC. Before this position, she taught in various K-6th positions, most of which she taught first grade. She is nationally board-certified in Reading-Language Arts for Early and Middle Childhood Literacy... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Mariott State Ballroom E

1:15pm EST

EduProtocols Quick Start!
Have you heard about teachers using EduProtocols that are getting huge academic gains and are WORKING less? But you've been too busy to check out the easiest way to teach ever? Here is your chance to get several QUICK start templates so that you can reduce your work load and maximize student growth. Any grade level, any subject. Bunches of templates you can use right away. Eduprotocols co-creator Jon Corippo has been doing this since 1999, he'll show you the secrets behind EduProtocols.

Speakers
avatar for Jon Corippo

Jon Corippo

Master Educator, EduProtocols
EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. EduProtocols can be used with any subject, any grade level, kindergarten through adult.


Thursday March 9, 2023 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom C

2:00pm EST

Build an Esports Club and They Will Join
Esports clubs are a great way to maximize opportunities for student participation. Learn from the experiences by one educator who ran an Esports Summer Camp club and the valuable lessons learned. Receive access to an incredible resource guide for building a club as part of attending.


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Esports Arena

2:00pm EST

Our VR Toolbox: Tools and Resources to Build Virtual Reality Experiences
Virtual reality (VR) is a novel tool that has been found to increase student engagement in science education. Immersive VR, using a head-mounted display, has been shown to be effective in helping improve science understanding (Ferdig, Gandolfi, and Immel, 2018) and can generate increased emotional response, strengthening feelings of engagement (Irshad and Perkis, 2020).

We have identified Biology teachers at HHS and HCAM for implementation of VR experiences integrated into their academic areas, as they can immediately benefit from the use of this technology. Currently, Hickory Public Schools owns 10 Meta Quest 2 VR devices which provide an all-in-one system for immersive learning experiences. The VictoryXR Academy is a Quest VR app which provides professionally developed mini-lessons for teachers. It includes 55 science units which encompass 250 unique VR experiences created by nationally recognized curriculum specialists, and received the Viveport Award for Best VR Education Experience.

This session will highlight our ongoing journey to implement VR experiences in our district by providing information on devices, software, device management, as well as challenges of working within a secure enterprise network. We will also provide information on how our district has been able to secure funding for device and subscription purchases. Ample time will be provided to participants to experience our current setup with provided Oculus headsets.

Speakers
avatar for Jordan Caldwell

Jordan Caldwell

Instructional Technology Specialist, Hickory Public Schools
Jordan Caldwell is the Instructional Technology Specialist for Hickory Public Schools.
avatar for Jason Hoyle

Jason Hoyle

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Hickory High School
Jason Hoyle is the Instructional Technology Facilitator at Hickory High School where he leads local and district staff in technology and Canvas professional development. In addition, he serves as adjunct faculty at Western Piedmont Community College teaching courses in music appreciation... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Playground (Vendor Hall)

2:00pm EST

Rethinking Instruction with the Office of Virtual Instruction Services
This playground will allow participants to learn more about the Office of Virtual Instruction Services and the blended learning initiative and resources available to all NC educators. Participants will be able to explore our K-8 Content Resources, parent support resources, and learn more about our innovative PD cohort model available to all districts and charters.

Speakers
avatar for Rachel Wright Junio

Rachel Wright Junio

Director, NCDPI Office of Learning Recovery and Acceleration
avatar for Vickie Blankenship

Vickie Blankenship

Western Region Virtual Instruction Consultant, Rethink Education/NCDPI
I serve as the Western Regional Virtual Instruction Consultant for the Rethink Education Initiative. I have 29 years of experience in education, spending most of my years in education as a middle school media specialist in McDowell County Schools. I have also served as a media specialist/digital... Read More →
avatar for Betsy Hicks

Betsy Hicks

Northeast Virtual Instruction Consultant, Office of Virtual Instruction Services, Rethink Education
avatar for Dr. Kevin Ward

Dr. Kevin Ward

Virtual Instruction Consultant, NCDPI


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Playground (Vendor Hall)

2:00pm EST

VR Can Promote CTE Development for all students!
Visit Learning Lab 360 in the playground to see educational virtual reality that aligns with your curriculum. Check out VR headsets and software that has been successfully used with students across our state. We can show you how to implement VR, a highly engaging technology that has many applications and creates unforgettable experiences for the learner. Ask questions about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of VR hardware. Learning Lab 360 can help you with your VR journey, whether you are trying it for the first time or have one at home but aren’t sure how it would work with your students. We can even bring our mobile VR trailer to you!

Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Habbershaw

Rebecca Habbershaw

Learning Lab 360
Learning Lab 360 provides the best in educational VR experiences via a mobile trailer equipped with 12 oculus headsets.Booth: 1131

Sponsors

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Playground (Vendor Hall)

2:00pm EST

You Created a Makerspace - Now What? (Ideas to keep the momentum going after the newness wears off.)
This session is designed to show how media coordinators and content area teachers can work together to co-plan and teach lessons where students SHOW their learning in a makerspace. The session will begin with a show-and-tell of collaborative projects in our school’s makerspace. Then attendees will be assigned a random standard from their NCSCOS. They will use this standard and given resources to develop an item or idea of how students can show their understanding of that standard. All ideas will be collected in a digital format, and shared out. Resource examples include: found products, 3D printing, Sphero coding, sewing, Lego, K’nex, and circuitry to provide attendees with ideas galore.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Gillam

Jennifer Gillam

Media Specialist, South Brunswick Middle School


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Playground (Vendor Hall)

2:15pm EST

"THE BADGE SYSTEM"- Happy Teachers
Participants will take part in a Digital Professional Development and learn about an incentive system called "THE BADGE SYSTEM." They will explore how they can implement the badge system in their schools and motivate their staff to earn CEUS on their own time. Participants will leave the session with their first badge and materials that will allow them to get started with motivating their staff/ colleagues to earn CEUS.


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
302B

2:15pm EST

Bridging the Language Gap with ML Learners!
Do you have students who do not speak English? Do you have staff who would love to connect with these students? Learn how to take a few simple, FREE technology tools to be able to better communicate with students who do not speak English. Solutions for one-on-one conversations, whole group instruction, and individual independent work will be offered and modeled.  Classroom teacher, Sarah Solomon, will also share her experience with putting these tools into practice on a daily basis, and the impact this has had on her work with her ML students.

Presentation Link: bit.ly/NCTIES23LanguageGap

Speakers
avatar for Katie Bogle

Katie Bogle

Media Coordinator, A. L. Brown High School
As a Media Coordinator at A. L. Brown High School, I am a tech geek mixed with "old school" educator who is always trying something new. My current projects include expanding virtual reality tours into our curriculum and enhancing student engagement with edtech. My educational passions... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
303

2:15pm EST

Canvas - Power Up Canvas to Drive Student Learning
So you’ve got the basics of teaching with Canvas down. You can create assignments, pages and quizzes and perhaps even have a snazzy homepage. But now you are looking to take your Canvas courses to the next level. This session will introduce some of the features of Canvas that are a step above what would be considered beginner to propel student learning to the next level.

We will demonstrate how to use:

- Student annotations, allowing students to easily work with PDFs within Canvas

- Embedding tabs within a page. Cut and paste some basic code to add some wow factor as well as multiple layers of content to a single page

- Student outcomes so that you can track mastery across learning standards

- Rubrics and student comment banks to easily provide high quality feedback to students

Participants will join a public Canvas course and participate from a student point of view to see these features in action. They will also receive step-by-step instructions on how to implement them in their own Canvas courses.

Speakers
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Pam Batchelor

Executive Director of Instructional Technology, Johnston County Public Schools
Pam Batchelor serves as the Executive Director for Instructional Technology at Johnston County Public Schools. She is passionate about equitable access to technology and digital learning tools to support rigorous instruction for all learners.
avatar for Dave Hinrichs

Dave Hinrichs

Director of Teacher Development, Johnston County Public Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
304

2:15pm EST

Creating Content Like a Boss: How Canva Will Turn Your World Right-Side Up!
When I tell you people will think you're a PROFESSIONAL content creator, I'm not kidding! Canva has a FREE pro account for educators that is filled with incredible pre-made graphics that you can customize to fit your needs! Create presentations, resumes, amazing videos with green screens and text, and templates for other users to fill out. You can even create a Canva classroom and send templates to students for them to complete and turn in! All you need is a computer or tablet and to create a free account and you too can develop incredible resources.


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
302A

2:15pm EST

Digital Citizenship: Changing the Trajectory from Policing to Partnership
This session will present data, research, exemplars, and resources that equip educators to incorporate positive digital citizenship instruction into their lessons.

Participants will engage in a sample lesson activity that incorporates subject-area material to show how this can be done as part of what is already happening in a class.

They also will be prompted with engagement protocols to reflect individually, with a partner, and in small groups throughout the session. With a partner, they will reflect on how to engage students in cultivating a positive digital footprint. Individually they will identify opportunities to integrate online resources to provide positive digital citizenship practice by promoting meaningful and authentic civic, social, or scientific engagement. In small groups, they will reflect on how to move from the urge to police to the challenging work of partnering with an emerging opportunity to reduce the imbalance between media consumption and media creation among today's students.

Make Your Own Copy of the Presentation Slidedeck: Digital Citizenship: Changing the Trajectory from Policing to Parnership

Speakers
avatar for Walt Tallman

Walt Tallman

Digital Learning Coordinator, Wake County Public School System
Walt Tallman works as a Digital Learning Coordinator for Wake County Public Schools. He graduated from Duke University in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education certification and earned a special endorsement in computer education from ECU in 2016. He participated... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
306C

2:15pm EST

Embracing the Power of Google Sites in the Social Studies Curriculum
Participants will be actively involved in the session by learning how Google Sites can be integrated into their Social Studies curriculum in a fun and engaging way. Participants will be provided activity examples for all four required NC Social Studies curriculums to show how students can create their own Google Site to enhance their understanding of the material. Participants will be able to create their own Google Site and tips and tricks will be provided based on classroom experience. Participants will also be shown how to integrate Google Sites within a Canvas Social Studies course and provided examples of classroom lessons.

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
305A

2:15pm EST

Exploring Assistive Technology in the Classroom
In this session, we will explore various Assistive Technology that may be used to increase students’ participation in the classroom. The session will provide the information through slides, video, and demonstrations. The AT demonstrated will cover a wide range from DIY to high tech. Attendees will be able to create at least one DIY item during the session. There will be time for participants to try out the various AT as well.
The learning objectives are as follows:
• Attendees will gain knowledge of different types of assistive technology (DIY to High Tech) to utilize in their classroom for ALL their learners
• Attendees will learn about the importance of AEM and students receiving them in a timely manner
• Attendees will have access to resources that can be used in their classroom
• Attendees will be aware of the services that NCATP provides as well as other services available in North Carolina to support them and their students in the classroom and beyond

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
305B

2:15pm EST

First Chapter Fridays--Literacy Promotion Through Digital Media
*PollEverywhere about prior knowledge.
*Wordle (Menti.com)--share ways educators are currently engaging students about reading and other academic subjects (discuss/look for patterns in HOW we engage students across our state, across age groups/grade levels, across socioeconomic barriers, etc.)
*Overview-what First Chapter Friday IS & what it looks like in my school
*Do’s & Don’ts in creating your own book promo videos to entice student readers to try new books, authors, genres.
*Things to include
*The "compelling why" behind this--Why should educators use visual media to promote reading?
-Kids are visual!
-Increase circulation
-Help students find "read-alikes"
-Help you and your students learn your collection better
-It's fun!
*Share platforms/digital tools to use for this: Slides/Powerpoint, Canva, Prezi, PearDeck, YouTube, BookTube, TeacherTube, Loom, Screencastify, Screencast-o-matic
*Details on how to personalize your videos to engage students:
-Incorporating Bitmoji
-Using Canva to incorporate music and more
-Interactive elements of Loom and other platforms
-Students creating their OWN First Chapter Fridays using Flip, Loom, or Canva.
*Share template & other resources to help educators get started with this
*Provide time to begin the process of creating their own "First Chapter Fridays" or "Feature Fridays" & take questions/open the floor for conversation about ways this could be adapted for other subject areas. (Ideas can also be compiled to be shared on Padlet)

Speakers
avatar for Emily Golightly

Emily Golightly

Media Coordinator, Newport Elementary School
I am in my 19th year in education, and it is my third year on my journey as a media coordinator. Before accepting this role, I have been a classroom teacher (K-3), a reading specialist, and an ESL teacher over the past 19 years. I currently serve as the Director of Programming for... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
302C

2:15pm EST

Fork or Spoon?
Participants will be interacting with the presenters and each other at the beginning of the session while determining utensils they would use for different foods/ meals. Questioning and brainstorming why some utensils would be used over others and some not at all. Following this participants will be given educational "utensils" in tech and teaching strategies to learn about through QR codes/ links posted around the room and interacting with the tools. Finally they will work together to match the "utensils" to standards, objectives and lessons they teach and share with the group. Some engagement strategies that will be used include Discovery Education SOS Strategies, Jamboard, padlet, QR codes and others.

Speakers
avatar for Amy Fraboni

Amy Fraboni

Instructional Technology Coach, Greene County Schools
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Samantha Haislip

K-8 Math Coach, Greene County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
306A

2:15pm EST

From Student Led to Corporate Lead: Making Learning Rigorous & Relevant
This session will focus on modeling a Student Organized Learning Environment, or SOLE. A SOLE is a collaborative, student-centered strategy that fosters inquiry-based learning and empowers students through voice and choice. Participants will engage in a SOLE lesson with other session members, by being tasked with an UnGoogleable question to research and present. Participants will present their findings by selecting from a digital choice board that is centered around various strategies supported by ed tech tools. They will share their findings and engage in discourse and reflection on the lesson and how they can implement it in their classroom. Participants will leave with a SOLE lesson, choice board and rubric template to take back and use. The big question for the SOLE lesson will tie back to the title of the session.

Speakers
avatar for Leighann Whitehead

Leighann Whitehead

DLTF, Onslow County Schools
I am a Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator for Onslow County Schools. I started my journey in education in 2009 as an Elementary Education teacher. I am an East Carolina University graduate (Go Pirates!) with a BS in Elementary Education and a MAEd in Instructional Technology... Read More →
avatar for Sachelle Ringley

Sachelle Ringley

DLTF, Onslow County Schools
I have been an educator for 16 years and currently serve as a Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator with Onslow County Schools. I love co-teaching and planning with teachers on how to engage their students and support their curriculum with good, solid instruction and technology... Read More →
avatar for Emily Fanning

Emily Fanning

Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator, Onslow County Schools
I am a Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator with Onslow County Schools. I am split between a middle and a high school. I love to bring all things Ed Tech into classrooms and help teachers make engaging, rigorous lessons. I am a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Wakelet Ambassador... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
307

2:15pm EST

ISTE Student Standards Activated ~ Now What?
In this session, participants will be briefly introduced to the ISTE Student Standards. After that, they will look over the standards and choose 3 that they want to explore. Then, they will take their device and move to one of their choices and have the option to explore the instructional resources with others in the group that align with the standard. For example, Merge Cubes & iPads will be available at the 1.3 Knowledge Constructor Standard along with access to other digital tools that participants can look at and explore. At the end of the session, they will take a few minutes to type how they will or have used the standard in their classroom/Media Center using Padlet. Each rotation will be 10 minutes long, and the presenters will be rotating around to the standards to offer assistance with the featured tools that will be at each standard. This is a station rotation type of session with the participants collaborating with one another.

Speakers
avatar for Chantel Fortescue

Chantel Fortescue

District Instructional Technology Facilitator, Craven County Schools, NC
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Leslie Pope

District Instructional Technology Facilitator, Craven County Schools
Hello! This is my 19th year in education where I have served as a classroom teacher, Instructional Coach, STEM Specialist, Media Coordinator, and currently, a District Instructional Technology Facilitator and Google for Education Certified Trainer. I am a native of NC and hold a... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
301B

2:15pm EST

Peas in a Podcast
Participants will get an overview of how I incorporated podcasting in our elementary schools. They will see examples of the types of questions and books used to stimulate student conversation. They will have time to brainstorm ways to use podcasting and audio recording in their classes. Three different recording setups (at three different price points) will be presented, with my recommended setup available for the participants to try their hand at recording and editing. We will also provide ideas to start and fund their program.

Speakers
avatar for Beverly Hines

Beverly Hines

Media Specialist/Grantwiter, Jones Senior High School
I am the media specialist and love to integrate digital learning with books. I also have a grant writing business called Simply Grants and would love to work with your district if you are seeking a grant writer.
avatar for Michael Parker


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
306B

2:15pm EST

Understanding Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship is not solely the responsibility of Media Specialists and Technology teachers, The NC Digital Learning standards require all teachers who interact with students in the classroom and use technology to teach and model NC DLS DC.2 This session will explore the North Carolina Digital Learning Standards and the indicators at each grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) specifically focusing on what it means to be a Digital Citizen. Keeping students safe online is vital but it is not the only goal of Digital Citizenship. Teachers need to understand the indicators and how to positively integrate them into their lessons in order to help students build the skills to think critically, participate responsibly and behave safely in a digital world.

Speakers
avatar for MaryLu Ringwood

MaryLu Ringwood

Design Coach, Wake County Public Schools
I am an Instructional Design Coach and Technology Facilitator with Wake County Public Schools. I love sharing my passion for integrating technology in the classroom with teachers throughout the district and state. I am truly a tech geek, but don't support using technology in the classroom... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
301A

2:15pm EST

Using Touchcast Studio (TC Studio) App and iPads to Create Student Newscasts
Attendees will learn the various basic features of the free TC Studio (Touchcast Studio) app. The features that will be focused on are green screen, titles, vApps (focus on pictures and images). After becoming familiar with the features attendees will learn how to use the features to create a student newscast with an iPad. After creating the newscast, attendees will be shown how to edit the newscast and export it to the iPad Photos or directly to YouTube.
Attendees will also learn of the many other ways TC Studios can be utilized in the classroom (interviews (characters, people, etc.), demonstrations, book reports, creating a video and annotating, and how-to videos are a few examples.

Speakers
avatar for Meredith Barbour

Meredith Barbour

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Rowan-Salisbury Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
402

2:15pm EST

Engaging Learners with Humanities
Teachers can design learning experiences that are connected, collaborative, creative, and personal. Explore a powerful model to accelerate learning in any secondary classroom. Learn how Apple technology helps deepen student understanding through augmented reality, creativity, and productivity tools.

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
RCC 201

2:15pm EST

Math and STEM Folks Need Love, Too!
You simply must see Equatio. Math and STEM are always areas of discussion in school districts. Math proficiency scores are not great and for years we have heard, "STEM is the future." Still, few resources are implemented to address this nagging issue. We must help students visualize, depict, and...dare we say...enjoy math. Equatio is a powerful tool that can do just that. Equatio removes common barriers of digital math. It is now easy to create digital math. Students can show their work. Equatio is amazing.

In this session, attendees will see a demonstration of Equatio. It works with in many platforms and can be used through the Chrome, Edge, Explorer browsers on PCs, Macs, iPads and Chromebooks. The demonstration with be Google Chrome in the G-Suite.

Participants will:
Learn to accommodate different learning styles using tools from the EquatIO toolbar
Create both basic and complex math with a prediction editor, hand-writing, and speak (yes - speak math into existence)
Explore the Equatio Mathspace learning environment
Use shapes, images, graphs, etc. to enhance and demonstrate concepts
Learn how to access a “Free for Teachers” account

Sponsors
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Texthelp Inc.

Hello we’re Texthelp. Our range of assistive technologies help struggling students and their teachers. Our literacy and math support tools give students extra help with reading, writing & STEM, anywhere they are. By increasing students' confidence and attainment our award-winning... Read More →
TJ

Tim Jones

Texthelp


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
RCC 204

2:15pm EST

Providing Effective Feedback Fast with Kami
Want to learn how to diversify student feedback, and set yourself up to work smarter, not harder? In this session, you will learn about the five key feedback guidelines proven to improve student performance. Then we’ll discuss the fastest tools to get the job done.
Bring your device to dive into a collaborative Kami doc so you can explore and learn about the variety of engaging tools Kami provides.

Sponsors

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
RCC 203

2:15pm EST

The State of Student Safety: Lessons for Leaders
Many K-12 leaders are surprised to learn how many of their students are acting in ways that pose an immediate threat to themselves or others—and leaving evidence of this behavior in their online activity.
Students as young as elementary school are engaging in behaviors that are dangerous to themselves or others. However, educators might not see the warning signs in their physical interactions with students. If K-12 leaders have visibility into students’ online activity, backed by 24/7 monitoring with the help of human safety specialists, they can step in and take appropriate action to protect students from harming themselves and others.
Hear Lucy Quinonez, Regional Account Manager, discuss the state of student safety in today’s world, as well as, North Carolina specific data. Learn about key trends in student behavior, how early intervention saves lives, and how school districts can get the actionable intelligence they need to prevent a tragic situation before it’s too late.

Sponsors
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Gaggle

Gaggle
Gaggle is a recognized leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided devices and platforms. Gaggle proactively alerts school officials when students show signs of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse, threats of violence, and other harmful situations.Booth... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
RCC 206

2:15pm EST

What's New in Education
Great teachers and powerful technology are a powerful combination. Apple is proud to make products that unleash the potential in every student. Learn about the newest Apple products, tools, and programs for education that will accelerate student success and spark creativity in every learner.

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
RCC 202

2:15pm EST

My Favorite Things: Celebrating Good News and Innovation in Libraries
Change the lyrics in your library! After years of gloom-and-doom library headlines, dedicated teacher-librarians are writing a new song, celebrating the library’s key role in shaping a generation of critical and creative thinkers. Weaving bedrock skills like inspiring a love of reading with today’s hottest resources—print and digital—Future Ready teacher-librarian Shannon McClintock Miller shares some of her favorite ideas for engaging both students and your fellow educators in what the library has to offer. You will gain plenty of inspiration and creative thoughts from this presentation, along with your very own toolbox filled with a few of your new favorite things.

Speakers
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Shannon Miller

District Teacher Librarian, Van Meter Community School
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 K-12 district teacher... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom A

2:15pm EST

Powerful Writing Interventions Using Inclusive Technologies
Are you searching for innovative methods to empower all learners with the necessary strategies and tools to enhance their written expression? This session will focus on utilizing inclusive technologies encompassing the various stages of the writing process - from brainstorming to drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. As educators, it is crucial to understand and implement tools and strategies that support learners in developing their independent writing skills. Attendees of this session will have the opportunity to discover at least seven strategies and tools that are beneficial for upper elementary through high school writers, particularly those who struggle with the writing process. Our goal is to empower every writer to achieve success and thrive through the use of innovative inclusive and educational technology.

Speakers
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Karen Janowski

Assistive Technology consultant, EdTech Solutions
As an Assistive & Educational Technology Consultant, my passion is to remove the obstacles to learning for all students. It is important to make the curriculum accessible to all learners and provide opportunities for struggling learners to demonstrate what they know using principles... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom B

2:15pm EST

Attracting the Next Generation of Educators: Lessons Learned from an Undergraduate Intern Program
Attracting diverse populations to careers in education is a longstanding and persistent challenge (Carver-Thomas, 2008; Irvine, 1988). Our research team has developed an innovative internship model for attracting and engaging historically underrepresented populations to education careers, such as racial minorities, students who experience poverty, and those who are the first in their family to complete an undergraduate degree. This session will feature an interactive panel discussion with program designers and student leaders regarding the lessons learned while developing and implementing this program. We believe these lessons can be applied to administrators seeking to broaden the talent pipeline of educators in their schools and districts. Small group discussion and live polling (www.polleverywhere.com) will also be leveraged to engage session participants in discussion questions, capture feedback, and present live results. We intend to share our lessons learned and more importantly how these lessons can be applied in the different unique contexts of the session participants. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A and dialogue between the panelists and the participants.



References:
Carver-Thomas, D. (2018). Diversifying the Teaching Profession: How to Recruit and Retain Teachers of Color. Learning Policy Institute.

Irvine, J. J. (1988). An Analysis of the Problem of Disappearing Black Educators. The Elementary School Journal, 88(5), 503–513. http://www.jstor.org/stable/1002056


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Governors 1

2:15pm EST

Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and People - Awareness and Skills Training for PSUs
CoSN recently published the 2022 State of EdTech Survey Report and described that Cybersecurity is the number one priority for PSU IT leaders. While technical tools are needed and utilized, people still remain the biggest risk and weak point for organizations. This session will outline current risks targeting people in the PSUs, outline the free data privacy and cybersecurity resources/platforms available, and give a descriptive guide for establishing a cybersecurity awareness program for staff, students, and families of North Carolina.

Speakers
avatar for Samuel Carter

Samuel Carter

Systems Architect, Friday Institute / North Carolina State University
Samuel is a Systems Architect in the Technology Infrastructure Lab at the Friday Institute where he supports the team in all matters of cybersecurity with the purpose of improving the security posture at PSUs and Community Colleges throughout North Carolina. He serves as a leader... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Hannover 1

2:15pm EST

Just Say No to Screen Zombies: What to look for in a connected classroom.
I truly believe one way to help transform classrooms, is to model by delivery of information in engaging ways that they can easily take back to their learning environments. We want leaders to know what to look for in classrooms to know that they are actively growing in the ISTE standards for students. It used to be that the usage of technology seemed to be enough, we now know that quality outweighs quantity. We also know that just because chromebooks and ipads are on, that doesn’t necessarily lend to great learning experiences. This session will host a variety of engagement tools and strategies such as: a virtual field trip to active classrooms, games to explore research on effect sizes of teaching practices, resources to utilize in every school to shift thinking, networking opportunities, and discussions to explore what is necessary to activate school based dtl teams to grow classrooms. Leaders will walk away from this session with a new perspective on what good blended learning looks like as well as tools to move their schools forward to more innovative spaces for teachers and students.

Speakers
avatar for Marsha Sirkin

Marsha Sirkin

Digital Learning Coach, Carteret County Schools
Marsha Sirkin has been an educator for 20 years. She is a proud alum of Appalachian State University where she used to roam the campus as a school mascot. Currently, she is a Carteret County Digital Learning Coach and early childhood specialist who loves children and knows they can... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Hannover 2

2:15pm EST

Spreading High-Quality STEM Throughout Your Elementary Buildings
In this session, we will explore the engineering design process as the easiest and most practical way to get started with high-quality STEM practices in our elementary classrooms. Participants will be introduced to the process through a quick but challenging task that utilizes simple/traditional materials.  We will then work through the Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve steps as a problem solving team. Within each stage, we will discuss practical classroom applications and best practices with students.

Following this introduction, we’ll discuss the WHY - If students in your schools were to do this type of work on a consistent basis, what kind of outcomes would you expect to see? We will then connect these reflections to actual positive impacts that have been demonstrated through the Building Engineers in K-5 Classrooms initiative.

Finally, we will discuss the practical HOW- including examples from work being done across North Carolina to support districts, schools, and teachers in activating these essential skills within students - in order to help students become effective problem solvers in the classroom and life! If we want our modern graduates to demonstrate these skills, we must start in our elementary classrooms.

LINK to SLIDES here
Register for FREE upcoming Building Engineers in K-5 Classrooms Conference HERE


Speakers
avatar for Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

STEM Specialist, UNC Greensboro - SERVE
Steve Johnson started his career as a kindergarten, 2nd grade and computer lab teacher in Vass, North Carolina. After 9 classroom years, he transitioned to supporting colleagues as a digital learning coach- which eventually led him to the role of Assistant Director of Technology for... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Governors 2

2:15pm EST

Virtual or Traditional - Staff Teams is the Hub of School Communication and Collaboration
During this session we will explore the use of a Microsoft staff team to keep teachers informed and supported in both our virtual school and our traditional schools. During the pandemic we realized the abilities of our teams platform to help staff communicate and collaborate in non-traditional ways. Taking those lessons, we have expanded its use across multiple schools in the district. Steve Clarke, who was the principal of our virtual school last year, is now the principal of one of our high schools and has continued to use a staff team for all communication and collaboration needs of the teachers and staff. The lessons learned from that struggle have created techniques that keep our teachers more supported and informed. Now instead of a consistent flow of emails and reply-alls we have one place for all communication documents and processes needed for the running of a modern high school. The best part is the same techniques for communication with the staff are also the way we communicate and assign work for students. Teachers truly have the ability to work through one pane of glass.

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Pittman

Jeff Pittman

Chief Technology Officer, Applied Data Technologies
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Stephen Taylor

Director of Digital Learning & Teaching, Onslow County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Hannover 3

2:30pm EST

Amplifying Thinking Routines Using Digital Tools
Project Zero’s Thinking Routines promote students' thinking by taking what students have read or learned about and have them synthesize their thoughts to make their thinking visible. Haven’t heard of them yet? Come to this session and learn all about them. Discover when and how using technology tools, such as Google Workspace, Padlet, Pear Deck and Flip can amplify the use of these routines. Empower your learners to new levels as you learn to combine thinking routines and technology tools.

Speakers
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Debbie Tannenbaum

School Based Technology Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of the... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

2:30pm EST

An adaptive learning environment for second language learners through online digital platforms
A serious game is a video game designed with purposes beyond pure entertainment. Serious games are multimedia tools by nature. As a subfamily of videogames, they combine different types of media (animations, music, text...) to create immersive experiences for the players. Their versatility allows them to be used as tools with many applications in education, where they have become proven learning tools: they are used across many domains with multiple goals and formats, and their acceptance and effectiveness is almost always positive (Connolly, TM. et al, 2012).

Traditionally, a large percentage of serious games has been both developed and deployed by educational researchers, limiting their scope and reach. This trend is starting to change. Nowadays, widespread use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) allows for the application of serious games in unprecedented scales. To reach their full potential, serious games should adopt the latest advances in education and commercial videogames (Loh, CS. et al, 2015).

Online education has increased exponentially in recent years, and many students now learn through Internet-connected devices. This vastly increases the amount of educational data available for analysis. Disciplines such as Learning Analytics (LA) or Educational Data Mining (EDM) study the patterns inside students' interactions to better understand the underlying learning processes.

Serious games (and video games in general) are particularly well suited for data analysis. Their highly interactive nature, based on a constant loop of user input followed by game feedback, pose them as rich sources of interaction data. These interactions can be later analyzed to explore how users play, and, in the case of serious games, understand how users learn (Serrano-Laguna, A. et al, 2018).

In this conference session, attendees will first be introduced to the R.P.G reading + speaking solution for K12 second language learners, which applies the integrated model of second-language acquisition with multimedia to help learners expand their vocabulary and improve their reading and speaking skills on an English adaptive online reading platform I designed. This learning environment relies on a Role Play Game (RPG) with a series of coherent plots and scenarios.

Second, I will demonstrate the task annotation to show the attendees how the players play the game and what kind of the adaptive instructions and feedback is provided by the system.

Third, logging structure will be provided to show what data will be recorded in the data log and how to use it to better observe learners’ learning behaviors/motivations/performance, and also to improve and iterate the system design.

As a result of attending the session, participants will be able to 1). access the learning analytic solution that is responsive to the needs of end users of digital platforms and is informed by disciplinary research, developmental considerations, and psychological theories of learning; 2). discuss the use of digital technologies as they afford opportunities to engage in learning as understood vis-à-vis psychological theories of learning; 3). critically evaluate digital platforms about the functionality of their product and its support of learning and performance.

Reference:

Connolly, T. M., Boyle, E. A., MacArthur, E., Hainey, T., & Boyle, J. M. (2012). A systematic literature review of empirical evidence on computer games and serious games. Computers & education, 59(2), 661-686.

Loh, C.S., Sheng, Y., Ifenthaler, D. (2015). Serious Games Analytics: Theoretical Framework. In: Loh, C., Sheng, Y., Ifenthaler, D. (eds) Serious Games Analytics. Advances in Game-Based Learning. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05834-4_1

Serrano-Laguna, Á., Manero, B., Freire, M. et al. A methodology for assessing the effectiveness of serious games and for inferring player learning outcomes. Multimed Tools Appl 77, 2849–2871 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-017-4467-6

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

2:30pm EST

Can you escape?
Participants will learn how students of all ages (K-5)can use Google Forms to create an interactive Escape Rooms. Examples of different escape rooms are available to interactive with using QR codes. Templates will be provided so participants can use this immersive activity with their students the next day!

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

2:30pm EST

Debriefing in the STEM Classroom
This interactive poster presentation will equip learners with strategies to improve student discourse and debriefing in the classroom. We often times plan wonderful activities for students without allowing them to unpack the reasoning behind the activity. Debriefing sets aside intentional time for students to make meaning of what they are doing, as well as what they have learned!


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

2:30pm EST

Grab, Go, and Get 'Em Engaged!
This poster session will provide participants with a collection of resources that support student engagement that they can "grab and go." The session will provide a tasting of several digital tools, what each is, how each supports student engagement, several suggestions for use that teachers could immediately implement in their classroom, additional resources and help for each tool that they could refer back to or use to dive deeper. Digital tools included in the resource are: Pear Deck, PowerPoint, Flip, Wakelet, Minecraft: Education Edition, Quizlet and EdPuzzle. As participants visit the poster session, they will see samples and examples from the classroom, and will get to further examine and discuss tools they would like more information on.

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

2:30pm EST

Work-Life Balance for Educators
This poster session has been canceled.

Speakers
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East Carolina University

East Carolina University


Thursday March 9, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Exhibtall Hall (Posters)

3:00pm EST

The Value of Esports Competition
When thinking of competitive gaming, many people immediately picture someone alone in front of a tv or monitor playing for hours a day. However, there is much more that goes into esports competition than long periods of unstructured play. In fact, scholastic esports opportunities can be leveraged to build community, develop participants’ interpersonal communication skills, and teach emotional self regulation. In the Value of Esports Competition session, the transferable skills and benefits that participants experience during competition will be outlined. Additionally, live competition during the session will help bring the concepts discussed to life.

Speakers
avatar for Joshua Kell

Joshua Kell

CEO of Horizon AVL and Esports Integration, Horizon AVL and Esports Integration
EDGE Consulting and Esports Integration are premier service providers for K-12 and post-secondary esports programs. They offer esports-related curriculum, consultation, and facility design and implementation. EDGE and Esports Integration have partnered to launch the National Scholastic... Read More →
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Zachary Harrington

Co-founder and Partner of Esports Development and Growth Enterprise, Esports Development and Growth Enterprise


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Esports Arena

3:15pm EST

(Recipient of 2022 Learning Innovation Award)- Transforming Professional Learning the TGIF Way
Implementing the TGIF Model for just-in-time professional learning has transformed PD for teachers at Knightdale High School. In this session, attendees will experience our teacher-led flexible model for differentiated professional learning designed to meet the emergent needs of teachers and staff. TGIF sessions are delivered in a fun, low-pressure environment where teachers all can learn together and take away practical tools and strategies to employ in classrooms right away. Attend our TGIF session and take away strategies to amp up the PL at your school!  Presentation here

Speakers
avatar for Kristel Behrend

Kristel Behrend

Library/Media, Knightdale High School
As an educator for almost 25 years, Kristel has experience with the wee ones to adult learners. She started her career as an elementary music teacher and an opera singer. Life and learning led her to two other passions, literacy and technology, the perfect mix for a teacher- librarian... Read More →
avatar for Laura Bernhard

Laura Bernhard

Coach/Facilitator, Knightdale High School
Instructional coach supporting math and science teachers at Knightdale HS in WCPSS and AP Capstone teacher. I get really excited about learning and even more excited about sharing what I've learned with my colleagues and our students! Find me on Twitter at @bernhard254.


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
301A

3:15pm EST

Beyond Broadcast: PBS NC's Free and Aligned Blended Lessons on PBS LearningMedia
PBS NC is moving beyond broadcast and into NC science classrooms, with its eye firmly set on propelling K-12 education toward complete equity. With that goal in mind, our learning design team produces robust, fully (NCES) aligned and completely blended science lessons that merge highly interactive digital components with hands-on projects and distribute them via the acclaimed national education platform PBS LearningMedia. Our latest educational resource, Keeping Water Renewable, begins with an inquiry animation (voiced and audio engineered by high school students) that asks What makes water renewable, and how do we keep it that way?” Students then move through a robust series of components to explore the issue of water sustainability in North Carolina. Along the way, they compare water supplies and qualities in different areas of the state and make their own inferences regarding climate injustices. By the end of the lesson they have enough information to begin strategizing ways to become involved in efforts regarding climate resilience. During the presentation, audience members will participate in a hands-on, water-related project from the lesson. We will then engage them in our ongoing needs assessment; we are in constant conversation with North Carolina teachers on ways we can improve and expand our resources in ways that best serve educators and empower students. Their suggestions have been, and remain, invaluable.


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
303

3:15pm EST

Cell Phones in the Classroom: Don't Hate - Integrate!
The session will focus on ways teachers can use cellphones effectively to promote student engagement and advance learning.

Attendees will be led through a session that mirrors the ways that phones can be integrated into instruction. When attendees arrive, a QR code and a bit.ly will be on the screen to take attendance instead of a sign-in sheet.

Next, attendees will be walked through several programs and websites where cellphones can be used to advance student learning across the curriculum including: Google Forms, Poll Everywhere, Padlet, Linoit, Flipgrid, Read Theory, CommonLit, No Red Ink, NewsELA, Quizziz, and Kahoot.

Finally, attendees will provide feedback on their experiences using one of the tools they learned about during the session.


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
306C

3:15pm EST

Data Science for Social Good: Visualizing Data Science in Elementary Settings
Participants will engage in an “elementarized” version of Dr. HollyLynn Lee’s Data Science Process as they as the Ask, Collect, Organize, Explore and Communicate proposed action with Data Science for Social Good using Google Slides, Google Sheets and SAS Data FLY. This session will highlight the benefits of teaching the use of data and data visualization literacy to facilitate the development of well-informed citizens.

Situated as students, the participants will learn this teaching model while experimenting with new digital tools. They will be engaged in solving real-world problems using the United Nations Sustainability Goals within their own communities. After an introduction to the model, each participant will have a chance to work collaboratively through a K-2 and a 3-5 lesson to apply each step in the process. Following the DS process, the participants will interpret the data in order to communicate a proposal.

Experiencing this process firsthand will allow teachers and administrators to support its use in the classroom. This lesson can be implemented in the Elementary classroom, as the teaching and learning process will be modeled and reflected as part of the activity. Participants will be provided a lesson plan, instructions, and resources to take back to use in their classrooms and implement immediately.

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Hall

Amanda Hall

Graduate Assistant/ Instructor of Record, NCSU | METRC
I am a full-time Ph.D. student in the Science Education program in the Department of STEM Education at North Carolina State University. I have gained over ten years of experience working in K-12 public, private, and charter school settings. I am currently the Instructor of Record... Read More →
avatar for Jeanne McClure

Jeanne McClure

STEM Graduate Assistant, NC State
I’m passionate about bringing technology into the classroom that promotes excitement and engagement while still meeting instructional goals. I’m currently a full-time Ph.D. student at NCSU in Learning, Design and Technology with a focus on Learning Analytics. I am the STEM Assistant... Read More →
avatar for Yuru Zhang

Yuru Zhang

Ph.D. Student in Teacher Education and Learning Science, North Carolina State University
Yuru Zhang is a Ph.D. student at North Carolina State University in the Teacher, Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) department concentrating on Learning, Design & Technology.  She is a Graduate Assistant in METRC at the College of Education supporting pre-service educators. Her... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
302C

3:15pm EST

Don't Be Haunted By Copyright
Do you want to learn to navigate the grey murky waters of Copyright and Fair Use? In this session participants will use gamification to gage their understanding of Copyright and will then explore tools and lessons that they can use with their students in order to empower them to become better digital citizens.

Speakers
avatar for Michell McNeill

Michell McNeill

District Media Specialist, Harnett County Schools
My name is Michell McNeill. I am the District Media Specialist for Harnett County Schools (HCS). I was a High School CTE Business and Marketing teacher prior to becoming a librarian. As a librarian for HCS I had the opportunity to work at both the Elementary and High School level... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
305B

3:15pm EST

Driving Student Creativity and Engagement with Canva
Ready to level up your Canva experience for you and your learners? Then this session is for you! Come join us as we share some of our favorite unknown tips and tricks in Canva Edu.  Whether you are a Canva newbie or a seasoned pro, this session will provide you with new and innovative ideas for using Canva to create and engage learners of all ages!


Speakers
avatar for Chuck Elliott

Chuck Elliott

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Franklin County Schools
I am an Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF) for Franklin County Schools. Prior to being an ITF, I taught high school English for 3 years in Ohio before moving to NC to teach 8th grade ELA at Bunn Middle School, where I was one of the three finalists for FCS Teacher of the Year... Read More →
avatar for Carrie Robledo

Carrie Robledo

Computer Science Research Scholar, The Friday Institute
Carrie Robledo has been an educator for 13 years. She has experience as an Exceptional Children’s teacher, a 5th grade classroom teacher, a Digital Integration Facilitator, Educator on Loan to NCDPI, and now Computer Science Research Scholar at the Friday Institute. Carrie is passionate... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
304

3:15pm EST

Game-Based Learning for Any Teacher
Have you ever thought it would be a great idea to teach with games but didn’t know where to start? Are you looking for the rise in engagement and motivation from your students that game-based learning can bring? This session is for you. Presenters will share their experiences from creating and implementing a professional development series for K-12 teachers on the use of game-based instruction. Easy-to-use use games resources will be provided that can engage all students regardless of age or course content.


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
305A

3:15pm EST

Gamify Students Learning with DeckToys
The participants will have the opportunity to interact with the digital tool as if they were students. As the teacher, I will send the participants questions and distribute points as they submit points. The participants will then have the opportunity to explore the library (Deck Gallery) of decks that are premade. I will also have the participants begin creating a deck with activities that can be shared with everyone.

Speakers
avatar for Shaniqua Hood

Shaniqua Hood

Digital Teaching and Learning Coach, Durham Public Schools
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Kennetha Hopkins

Digital Teaching and Learning Coach, Durham Public Schools
"You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams." ~ Khalil Gibran


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
307

3:15pm EST

High Five! Instructional Strategies and Technology That Impact Student Achievement
How do we truly impact student achievement? We combine effective instructional strategies with powerful technology tools. In this session, we’ll review five research-based instructional strategies that help move students’ learning forward: direct instruction, feedback, spaced vs mass practice, jigsaw, and self-assessment. For each strategy, we’ll explore technology tools and tips that teachers and students can use to help implement these strategies. Be ready to join the session through an interactive Pear Deck (joinpd.com). At the end of the session, I'll share the slides with resources. Link to Google Slides - https://tinyurl.com/NCTIESHighFive

Speakers
avatar for Susan Aplin

Susan Aplin

Instructional Technology Specialist, School District 5 of Lexington & Richland Counties
Susan Aplin is a Google Certified Trainer and ISTE Certified Educator who serves as the district Instructional Technology Specialist for School District 5 of Lexington Richland County. In that role she organizes district professional development and supports school technology coaches... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
402

3:15pm EST

Increase Student Engagement by Bridging the Physical and the Digital with 3D Modeling
Using the free, web-based platform Tinkercad, participants will learn how to take lessons from their curriculum and bring them to life by creating 3D models that support and enhance their learning objectives. This digital layer opens the doors to a new world of possibilities of learning and real-world application for students. Participants will get the chance to make their own 3D model during the session as well as take away ideas for their own content levels. Use of this 3D design technology in the classroom will enhance creativity and learning for all students.

Speakers
avatar for Justin Pierce

Justin Pierce

Visual Art & Digital Media Art Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Justin Pierce is a Media Arts artist and educator committed to fostering collaboration and cultivating curiosity. He began his career after receiving a BA in Painting and a BFA in Art Education from Kent State University in 2004. Justin later earned his MAAE from MICA in 2011 with... Read More →
avatar for Lori Zeman

Lori Zeman

Media Coordinator, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
bit.ly/nctieszeman


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
302A

3:15pm EST

It’s a Whole New World: VR Immersion in Elementary Education
Buncombe County Schools received an Emerging New Technology grant for Oculus 2 headsets for each Intermediate, Middle and High School. A team of teachers, media coordinators and Blended Learning Coaches have designed lessons to integrate the use of VR into the K-6 classroom. Join us as we share how VR experiences are used to provide students in grades K-6 with visual context for unfamiliar geographical locations, cultures, and settings impossible to visit. These experiences help students associate new knowledge to concrete images, physical surroundings and real-life examples. Our session will cover the use of VR Headsets in the classroom to enhance curriculum content using the Blended Learning Models: Station Rotation and Flipped Classrooms. Participants will work in groups to discuss models of how to use VR in the classroom and its impact on learning, review and evaluate lessons that support the NC K-12 curriculum standards and experience the VR headsets in an example lesson.

Speakers
avatar for Wendy Fusco

Wendy Fusco

Blended Learning Coach, Buncombe County Schools
Wendy is a veteran Blended Learning Coach and avid Apple user! She currently works with four elementary schools in the Buncombe County School District.


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
301B

3:15pm EST

So I formatively assessed, now what?
Participants will start out by completing a formative assessment based around a NC Standard after out the formative assessment we will see what our data looks like and talk about and engage participants in ways of moving forward with that data and how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all of our learners.

Speakers
avatar for Dustin Haley

Dustin Haley

Assistant Principal, Surry County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
306A

3:15pm EST

Best Practices for Online Learner Collaboration
Online Learner Collaboration (OLC) supports the development of knowledge and skills through social construction. The presenter completed a systematic review of the literature on this topic and found that the most commonly used technologies for OLC were learning management systems (LMS), discussion boards, writing tools, and synchronous tools. The most commonly used collaborative methods were group projects and discussions. The most common grouping size was small groups, which were commonly formed through random assignment, based on criteria or students formed. Instructors mostly assumed roles as designers, facilitators, supporters, and evaluators during OLC. Increased learning, communication and collaboration skills, and relationship-building were the top three opportunities that OLC offered. Time, technical issues, and anxiety/fear/stress were challenges that appeared most frequently. Most of the research on OLC focused on cognitive and affective outcomes. This session will detail best practices for building online learner collaboration, including techniques, tools, and sample projects.  Attendees that bring devices will have the opportunity to explore some of the tools and techniques provided with some hands-on practice and guidance.

Sponsors
avatar for Beth Oyarzun

Beth Oyarzun

Assistant Professor, UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies
At UNC Charlotte, our Learning, Design and Technology (LDT) offers three degree and graduate certificate concentrations to align your scholastic pursuits with your personal and professional objectives. Our school specialist concentration prepares graduates to become licensed leaders... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC 204

3:15pm EST

Beyond Your Four Walls
We live on a beautiful, diverse, and ever-changing planet. Unfortunately, very few students have the privilege to travel the world, explore diverse communities, learn new languages, or live in places other than their hometowns. With minimal effort and no cost, we have the opportunity to bring the outside world inside the four walls of our classroom. Exposing students to this beautiful place that we call Earth will spark curiosity, encourage research and collaboration, and possibly even set a student on a lifelong journey to see more. Join me as we look at free tools that can be used across grade levels to expand learning experiences.
We will be looking at VR, AR, 360 videos, etc. to discuss unique ways to educate our students. The session will engage the audience by asking personal experiences, new ways to teach, and more.

Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC 203

3:15pm EST

Connect with Apple
Connect with Apple Education specialists to discuss powerful ways to integrate technology learning, teaching and leadership.

Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC 202

3:15pm EST

Engaging Learners with Math and Science
Teachers can design learning experiences that are connected, collaborative, creative, and personal. Explore a powerful model to accelerate learning in any secondary classroom. Learn how Apple technology helps deepen student understanding through augmented reality, creativity, and productivity tools.

Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC 201

3:15pm EST

Turning Assessment Content into Actionable Data
During this time we will talk about how standards based assessments can be used to Assess for Learning. As we embark on another year of uncertain end of year testing, what can we do to help prepare our students and teachers without over assessing and ensuring that the assessments given provide an opportunity for learning? Using the Instructure Learning Platform, focusing on Canvas LMS, Mastery Connect and Elevate K-12 Analytics we will demonstrate how to create, review and utilize high quality assessments that provide feedback to effectively evaluate the learning progress of our students. In addition, we will evaluate current data and PLC processes by identifying misconceptions and digging into the Corrective Teaching Approach.

Sponsors
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Instructure

Instructure
The Instructure Learning Platform helps make learning personal through software, assessment tools, content, professional development, partner technologies, and a million-member-strong user community.
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Jenna Lagerman

Instructure


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC 206

3:15pm EST

Accelerating Learning: Overcoming Executive Function Challenges with Technologies
Learners with executive function challenges often struggle with organization, time management, studying effectively, researching and synthesizing information, and taking effective notes. These are crucial skills for academic success and when difficulties arise in these areas, it can greatly impact academic success. Unfortunately, the number of students with executive function deficits is on the rise, and they are often associated with Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Attentional Disorders. While today's middle and high school students may possess a certain level of technological proficiency, it does not necessarily follow they know how to use technology resources to enhance their learning. They may know how to access certain apps, but lack the understanding of how to leverage technology to support their education. Are we, as educators, contributing to this problem? Are we failing in our mission to fully educate our students? This session will focus on the importance of providing explicit strategy instruction and utilizing technology to compensate for skill deficits. The result will be students who are confident, equipped, and empowered to succeed. Join us to learn how to help all learners thrive as they overcome executive function challenges

Speakers
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Karen Janowski

Assistive Technology consultant, EdTech Solutions
As an Assistive & Educational Technology Consultant, my passion is to remove the obstacles to learning for all students. It is important to make the curriculum accessible to all learners and provide opportunities for struggling learners to demonstrate what they know using principles... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom B

3:15pm EST

Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search, and other common Google tools. But there are also loads of smaller, lesser-known, but powerful tools that can be used for teaching and learning. Learn about 70+ hidden gems such as nGram, Trends, AutoDraw, Chrome Music Lab, Toontastic, Landlines, Meme Buddy, Reverse Image Search, Instant Search Cards, Semantris, Grasshopper, Art Palette, Timelapse, Data GIF Maker and more (List subject to change based on how cool and unknown the tools remain.) For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-hipster

Speakers
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Eric Curts

Keynote, Crtl+Alt+Achieve
Eric has been in education for 32 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio where he oversees Google for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives. Eric is an authorized... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom A

3:15pm EST

Are you up for the Challenge (based Coaching Model)?
In this session, a team of K-12 Instructional Technology Faciliators will reflect on their first year of supporting a district-led initiative for instructional coaching. This informal session will include a Q&A session where participants can seek input for strategies to incorporate in their own schools/districts.

Speakers
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Chris Goodson

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Gaston County Schools
Chris Goodson is an instructional technology facilitator for middle and high schools in Gaston County. He is a former journalist, recovering English teacher and a bit of a nerd. His professional interests include game-based learning, 3D design and printing, and makerspaces. In his... Read More →
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Krystal Strader

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Gaston County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
Hannover 3

3:15pm EST

Banking with CANVAS
In this session, participants will be able to access a bank of self-paced, self-enrollment courses for PD CEUs in our district. Participants will also be able to experience how a CANVAS course can be set up as a support center in which the bank may be accessed. We will look at how to develop courses and create a bank that is easily accessible by the faculty and how to set up forms to submit completion for CEU credits. The best part of the courses is that they are designed for teachers to submit specific work, ie. lesson plans and exemplars which will be banked in a shared folder for colleagues to access.

Speakers
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Donacine Vandelli

k12 Instructional Technology Coach, Nash County Public Schools
I'v been in Instructional Techology for 23 years. Much has changed and teachers are striving to learn new things everyday. 


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
Governors 2

3:15pm EST

Cultivating Student Leadership Through Technology
Inquiry and research are invaluable skills for students to practice, not only for their academic development, but also for authentic engagement in the learning process. Student-driven learning can take many forms across grade levels. In this session, we will share specific student examples, resources, methods of implementation, and other learnings from technology-driven inquiry processes.

Beginning at the elementary level, 5th grade students engage in a year-long passion project called “Ig-Knight.” This personal inquiry is prompted by teachers but driven by the students. This capstone project has given our students the unique opportunity to dive deeper into an area of their own interest in order to ignite interest in their peers.

In the middle school, students are given opportunities to staff, write, and produce their own live news show, "Mid-knight News." Students both imagine what the show could be and learn the technical skills that are required to make that vision come to life.

Students across all grade levels participate in "Knight Tank," a collaborative project inviting students to propose an innovative concept that would enhance the student experience. Students present to a review board including school trustees, the Head of School, and members of the senior staff. School funding has been set aside for selected proposals.

Attendees will leave the session with a toolbox ready to easily implement components of technology-enabled inquiries in their schools.

Speakers
avatar for Heather Wilson

Heather Wilson

Middle School Tech Facilitator, CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
I am in my tenth year as a teacher and fourth year as a Technology Facilitator at Charlotte Christian School, an Apple Distinguished School. Previously, I spent six years teaching Science and Social Studies I served for five years as a Digital Leader and taught a 1:1 classroom with... Read More →
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Katey Balikian

Lower School Technology Facilitator, Charlotte Christian School
I love imagining better ways to purposefully integrate technology into instruction, and I am always up for trying something new in the classroom! 
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Grayson Bedenbaugh

Upper School Instructional Technology Facilitator, Charlotte Christian School
I am currently serving as the Technology Facilitator for the Upper School at Charlotte Christian School, where I teach Digital Media and Computer Science classes. Charlotte Christian is an Apple Distinguished School. I have taught Kindergarten, second, and fourth grades, as well as... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
Hannover 2

3:15pm EST

Helping Students by Growing Teacher Leaders: Lessons from the NW Region Educator Leadership Council
Elevate and empower everyone with ELCs (Educator Leadership Councils). We know that the most important factor in affecting the trajectory of students’ educational outcomes is the educator. For this reason, educators must share their voice, expertise, and wisdom. Using Educator Leadership Councils (ELCs), it is possible to empower educators, elevate their voices, and activate their ideas to benefit students. This session will highlight the past, present, and future work of the NW Region 7 ELC. We will utilize leadership theory and best practices for collaborative learning and its relevance to implementing ELCs at the state, regional, and district levels. Finally, we will connect how ELCs and elevating teacher voice has the potential to benefit educator satisfaction for the benefit of students. Participants will engage in individual, small group, and whole group collaboration and develop next steps to create or enhance ELCs in their areas.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the Northwest Educator Leadership Council and receive guidance on implementing an ELC in their district. The first 20 minutes will include information about the NWELC experience in various regional districts. The remaining 25 minutes are designated for participants to share and culminate ideas for growing capacity in their home districts. bit.ly/NWTIES

Speakers
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Maggie Murphy

NTSP Beginning Teacher Coach, Appalachian State University
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Ashley Bandy

Classroom Teacher, 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Northwest Teacher of the Year, Newton Conover City Schools
Ashley Bandy is a high school math teacher at Newton-Conover High School in Catawba County. She graduated from Appalachian State University and began her teaching career in 2015, then returned to her home high school to teach in 2018. She takes pride in returning to the community... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
Hannover 1

3:15pm EST

Featured Speaker Presentation: Drawing as a Thinking Process
Every day in our classrooms we ask our students to design and demonstrate their learning. They channel their efforts to develop presentations, videos, and prototypes. Often missing from the equation is the opportunity to help them develop their creative process. Something as simple as reaching for a pencil and paper can help students and teachers begin that journey. Listen to Manuel share how using simple sketches can help students and teachers think openly about their ideas. Learn strategies to support your students to quickly generate designs, and then use them to share with others for perspective and constructive feedback. As you step into the sketch arena, he will guide you to shift your mindset from seeing drawing as an artistic process to seeing it as a thinking process and beyond.

Speakers
avatar for Manuel Herrera

Manuel Herrera

Learning Consultant, Canva
Hi! I’m Manuel. A visual thinker, sketchnoter, designer, and educator. I also love a good taco!Over the past 20 years, I’ve used my passion for education, sketching, and creativity to build workshops and design talks that bring out the inner creative in everyone. My events keep... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom C

3:15pm EST

360° Technology in K-12 Classrooms
360° videos and images allow students to have an immersive experience in the classroom, and they provide teachers with opportunities to deepen student knowledge about abstract concepts. Technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality are becoming increasingly popular in classrooms, but 360° videos and images are a first step toward incorporating extended reality into lesson plans across devices. The popularity of 360° technology has grown with platforms such as Pexels and YouTube, which allow for relatively easy integration into lessons.

The purpose of this session is to provide attendees with a strategy for recording 360° images and videos. I will first share an example of a 360° camera that can be used to capture 360° videos and images. Next, I will demonstrate best practices for capturing 360° content using the camera, including lighting, background sounds, tripod use, and more. I will briefly outline the process for uploading, saving, and sharing photos from the 360° camera. Specifically, I will walk through how to upload a saved image or video to Pexels, a free website for hosting images and videos. Pexels contains over 3.2 million stock photos and videos, and users can easily view, download, and share 360° images and videos, making it an excellent option for classrooms.

Lastly, I will provide examples of 360° images and videos from Pexels and demonstrate how they can be integrated into a lesson. From this session, attendees will learn the workflow for capturing and sharing 360° videos and images. This process allows for the creation of engaging virtual environments.


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom A

3:15pm EST

Breakout of the Old Mold!
Breakout of the old mold of teaching! In this session, you will learn how to design and implement digital breakouts using Google Apps (Google Forms, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc). You will have a hands-on learning experience on how to create and design your own digital breakout experience. Although not as physical as escape rooms, it brings game-based learning into the classroom that challenges students with rigorous content. Research has shown that gamification elements make learning more enjoyable for students while still providing them with skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication. By the end of this session, participants will leave with templates, ideas, organizers and the skills needed to create a digital breakout and to challenge your students with. All attending will need access to a laptop/Chromebook and have a registered Google account. This session is targeted at K-12 classroom teachers who have prior experience with Google Suite Apps.

👉Grab a copy of the presentation HERE.

Speakers
avatar for Michael Meehan

Michael Meehan

Digital Learning Coordinator, Wake County Public School System
My name is Michael Meehan and I am a Digital Learning Coordinator in WCPSS. Previously, I was a social studies teacher for nine years. I have diverse experience and strong track record fostering student-centered curriculum and student creativity. I also have a passion for developing... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom F

3:15pm EST

Extending Learning with Hexagonal Thinking
Hexagonal Thinking is a strategy for considering the connections between ideas and finding the nuances in those connections using the hexagon shape as your limitation. The shapes can include content vocabulary, topic overviews, and skill practice, with an endless list of possibilities for use throughout the year. Participants will learn about a fresh framework for discussion and critical thinking in their classrooms that makes extending learning accessible to all students. In the session, participants will get the opportunity to experience a learning situation with hexagonal thinking, seeing it through a student lens. Then they will have time to plan and build their own, including what scaffolding they will need so that they can use what they learned once they return to their buildings. Hexagonal Thinking is an excellent way to get students invested and engaged in their learning while providing an opportunity for teachers to assess those standards of learning without the high-stakes testing environment.

To access our presentation: https://bit.ly/3STm6nV

Speakers
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Sarah Freeman

Teacher, Moore County Schools
KP

Kathleen Parker

Social Studies Teacher


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott Congressional A & B

3:15pm EST

Eyejack: Create and Play with Augmented Reality. Bring art to life with animation and sound in 3 easy steps.
Participants will interact with a variety of interactive augmented reality projects using the Eyejack website and the Eyejack app. After a project showcase, participants will create a simple Eyejack project. The Eyejack application can turn any static image into a digital dynamic experience making its application extremely broad, covering any subject and topic only limited by the creativity of the user. This is a perfect opportunity for educational activities to become more creative and interactive, allowing students and teachers to express themselves and showcase what they know.

What to bring:
1. A computer that can download or has downloaded the Eyejack program
- Download is available at the link below
https://creator.eyejackapp.com/ scroll all the way to the bottom
2. A mobile device (tablet or phone) that has or can add the Eyejack app


Speakers
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Kalo Haslem

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Dunn Middle School
I am the ITF (instructional technology facilitator) at Dunn Middle School in Harnett County. I have a background and experience in science education and as a STEAM teacher at an arts integration school in Fayetteville.  I have a passion for integrating technology into the classroom... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom B

3:15pm EST

Interactive What? Taking Lessons to the Next Level with Interactive Activities
Are you wanting to make your lessons more than just a Slide Presentation? Not sure where to start? This workshop is for you! Join Ms. D for a step-by-step look at how to integrate interactivity into your classroom. Bring a device and a lesson topic as participants will test out and build activities to take back to their classrooms or libraries. Templates and Tutorials will be shared!

Speakers
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Kristi Allred

Media Coordinator, North Davidson Middle School
I am in my 19th year of public education.  This is my 9th year in the school library, and my 7th year as media coordinator at North Davidson Middle School.
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Brene Duggins

Media Coordinator, Oak Grove High School
Brene Duggins is the Media Coordinator at Oak Grove High School in Davidson County. This is her 20th year in education and 16th in a School Library Media Center. She has experience at elementary, middle, and high levels as well as the community college. Brene is also a past-president... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott University B

3:15pm EST

Let’s Engage- Swipe Right to Find Your Perfect Techmate

Let's Engage! Participants will develop an understanding about authentic engagement. This session will be broken into three distinct stations, aka dates, that will include various activities around strategies and tools that engage students. 

Swipe right to select your perfect Techmate Date. Dates include the following:

  • engagement through personalized learning pathways using Canvas Mastery Paths

  • authentic learning in the design process using Makey Makey activities tied to the NC Standard Course of Study

  • inclusive protocols that stimulate critical thinking and communicating using Nearpod

Participants will leave with knowledge and processes that can be implemented immediately.

📝This session aligns with ISTE Standards for Educators - 5a, 5b and 7a, as well as the NC Digital Learning Competencies for Educators. 

📌Participants are encouraged to bring earbuds and a laptop!



Speakers
avatar for Wanda Hanley

Wanda Hanley

Digital Learning Coordinator, Wake County Public School System
Wanda Hanley has been an educator for over twenty years. She started her career in Wake County Public Schools. She is fluent in Portuguese as a second language and often uses her bilingual talents to make students from Brazil feel at home in North Carolina. She has always been a passionate... Read More →
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Sadie Hoover

Digital Learning Coordinator, Wake County Public School System
Sadie has been in education since 2003. She earned a BAEd in Elementary Ed K-6 and a Specialization in PreK-K. Later, she obtained an MAEd in Instructional Technology. She has experience in elementary and middle school teaching and has served as a magnet coordinator and Instructional... Read More →
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Juliette Kuhn

Digital Learning Coordinator, WCPSS
Juliette Kuhn started her career in Missouri and is an avid Missouri Tigers and Cardinals fan. She came to North Carolina to pursue her graduate degree in Instructional Technology. Juliette has been an ITF in WCPSS since 2000 and is currently a Digital Learning Coordinator for Wake... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott State Ballroom D

3:15pm EST

Moving Forward with SEL: A Digital Approach to SEL Strategies for the Classroom
Participants will be able to experience several different SEL strategies from a student perspective including a digital four corners activity, gallery walk, 1,2,3 Clap brain break, and a "suits" activity for Optimistic Closure. There will be differentiation available by allowing participants to actively do the strategies and/or observe the strategies live. We will debrief both why the strategies target social emotional learning and specific ways that they can be implemented in any classroom. Finally, we will explore some digital tools that compliment these strategies that include but are not limited to Google Jamboard, Slides, and Padlet. These practices all come from the SEL 3 Signature Practice Playbook which can be found here, and an example of the strategies that we will model can be found here

Moving Forward with SEL Presentation

Speakers
avatar for Caty Carmendy

Caty Carmendy

Instructional Coach, Mooresville High School
My name is Caty Carmendy, and I am the Instructional Coach of Mooresville High School. I have an extensive amount of experience as a technology liaison with other school districts to help with 1:1 or other technology initiatives as well as presenting PD at conferences not limited... Read More →
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Erin Trahan

Instructional Coach, Mooresville High School
My name is Erin Trahan. I have been teaching high school math for 24 years in Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina. I teach AP statistics, I’m an AP Statistics reader for the College Board, and department chair. I have been at a presenter at NCTIES and SCEDTECH. I am presenting... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Mariott State Ballroom E

3:15pm EST

Supporting Multilingual Learners with Blended Learning
In this session, participants will learn how to implement blended learning instruction using the flex model to support mobile, migratory students, and multilingual learners (MLs). Participants will receive a brief overview of the (4) NC Blended Instructional Models and discuss ways blended learning can support these special populations. Participants will be guided through a playlist and experience instruction via whole group, small group, and independent work. The blended learning instructional models support classroom instruction, programming, tutoring, and co-teaching. This session is excellent for ML (EL) teachers and core teachers who work with large populations of multilingual and migratory students. This session is designed for beginning-intermediate knowledge of blended learning. With blended learning instruction, every child receives whatever they need to develop their academic potential and thrive. Digital resources and templates will be provided to support teachers. Please bring an electronic device to this session to participate in the flex model.

Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Joyce

Elizabeth Joyce

Senior Digital Learning Specialist/Junio - Rethink Education Project Manager, NCCAT
Elizabeth Joyce is the Senior Digital Learning Specialist for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT). She helped develop NCCAT Online, which offers NC-licensed educators self-paced courses ranging from choice boards to project-based learning to social-emotional... Read More →
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Rachel Wright Junio

Director, NCDPI Office of Learning Recovery and Acceleration


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott University C

3:15pm EST

We Code, Too! Accessible Robotics and Coding for Students who are Blind or have Low Vision
Participants will learn some basic hand and keyboard strokes to navigate an iPad and a laptop using a screen reader. Participants will then apply those skills to code a robot. Blindfolds will be provided to participants for a more enriching experience. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices.


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Marriott Chancellor

3:15pm EST

Let's Bring Literacy To Life Through Making and Technology! Presentation
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, author Skype's, and illustrator workshops, fit into these opportunities and Makerspaces? Shannon McClintock Miller 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 STEAM and so much more. She will leave you inspired to bring making to your classroom and library, in person and virtually through literacy every day.

Speakers
avatar for Shannon	Miller

Shannon Miller

District Teacher Librarian, Van Meter Community School
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 K-12 district teacher... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 3:15pm - 5:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom C

4:15pm EST

Bring ELA to Life using Augmented Reality and Greenscreens
Tired of forcing students to write? Using innovative technology, students create presentations using large and small greenscreens to enhance themselves or puppets to tell their stories. Intensify their presentations with Augmented Reality to create a magical ‘Harry Potter’ experience to bring their projects to life.

Motivating students to write is an uphill battle for many teachers. With the inclusion of technology, teachers will be able to lure students to commit to the writing process, in order to showcase their work using innovative technology.

During our session, participants convert common literacy assignments into technology enhanced projects. We will share examples of different common literacy assignments that were transformed using Flip, Greenscreen and Augmented Reality.

Not sure how to get started? We will provide a roadmap detailing how performance tasks and common literacy assignments can be brought to life easily using performance based technology.

Participants will share in a round table discussion of current literacy tasks in their classrooms, and together we will brainstorm creative alternatives moving from pencil and paper tasks into innovative projects.

Participants will then have the opportunity to take their ideas and try firsthand how to modify their assignments with the technology and tools provided. The goal is for all participants to leave ready to flip their mundane assignments into unique learning experiences.

Speakers
avatar for Peter Panico

Peter Panico

Teacher, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Peter Panico, is a masterful and enthusiastic lead teacher from Charlotte, NC. He specializes in making experiences meaningful for every student. He is a Discovery Star Educator and Leadership Council member. Peter is an expert in the art of technology, maker spaces, and breakout... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
304

4:15pm EST

Canva Can Make Videos?
Most people who have used Canva, already know that it is a great tool for making graphics and printable items that look professional. Canva for Education has made it even better with premium versions of templates, graphics, photos, etc. available for free for teachers and students. This also includes access to premium video templates, stock footage, and audio files.

In this session, participants will learn about how to create professional looking videos they can use for lessons, promotion of their school or classroom on social media, student projects, and more! We will explore the editor tools that are available and demystify video content creation process. Participants will leave with ideas and easy to edit templates that they can take back to their schools to showcase their new skills!

Presentation Link

Speakers
avatar for Grant Haynes

Grant Haynes

Coach/Facilitator, Cleveland County Schools
I have been in education since 2009 working as an Instructional Technology Facilitator since 2013. I've always had a passion for learning new things and look forward to the opportunity when it presents itself. I live in Shelby, NC with my wife Anna, and our two sons.


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
306B

4:15pm EST

ELA, SEL & Technology: Using Video, Green Screen, and Editing Software to Create School-Level News and Documentaries
After providing participants with an overview of our processes for creating school-level news programs and documentaries, including student-made videos and sample guiding documents, we will provide an experiential approach by creating a demo broadcast within our session. In groups, participants will actively use a green screen, iPad/iPhone, and Canva for Educators to record, edit, and produce a short news film using provided prompts. Our slideshow will include optional devices, software, and online resources that may be explored further for participants to develop programming to meet specific needs within their context. Participants will utilize the skills learned to help students build confidence and address school wide SEL goals.

Speakers
avatar for Michael Fletcher

Michael Fletcher

ELA 7th Grade Teacher, Central Middle School


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
305B

4:15pm EST

Equity and Identity Driven Maker Projects
As with all of our educational practices, equity should be a foundational element for both digital learning and technology integration. Identifying what this looks like in our school spaces is key. In this session, three librarians--one each from elementary, middle, and high--will introduce examples of equity driven maker projects they’ve facilitated as part of enrichment, clubs, or embedded within the curriculum. From green screen activities that foster positive identities to podcasting projects that center students’ own stories, a wide range of projects--both large and small--will be quickly shared.


The bulk of the session will involve attendees in break-out groups creating their own identity positive projects using a variety of digital tools. Attendees will get hands-on practice with specific projects and leave with inspiration, ideas, and templates. The three breakout sessions that attendees will choose from include:
Using Canva to create Digital Identity Quilts
Using Voice Record Pro for Oral History Recording and StoryCorps Lessons/NPR Curriculum
Utilizing Green Screen to place students front and center - No green screen, no problem! Tools will be shared that can be used with or without a physical green screen.

Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Cole

Kathryn Cole

School Librarian, Northside Elementary School / Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools
Hi! I'm Kathryn (Kat) Cole and I have the pleasure of being the librarian at Northside Elementary School in Chapel Hill, NC. I am passionate about creating participatory and inclusive library spaces. I strive to combine purposeful play, culturally sustaining literature, social justice... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
301B

4:15pm EST

From Consuming to Creating: Podcasting in the Classroom
Podcasting is a strategy you can use to personalize your lessons by giving learners more voice and choice in the way they access, engage in, and show mastery of content. In this session, participants will experience the stages of consumer to creator (Spencer & Juliani) through the lens of podcasting. We'll take a look at a plan designed sequentially with appropriate scaffolds for more rigorous use of technology integration. This session will fill your toolbox with beginner podcasting tools and advanced podcasting tools. What will you and your students create to TRANSFORM your learning experiences?

Speakers
avatar for Ashley Pursley

Ashley Pursley

Digital Integration Specialist, Anderson School District 5
Ashley Pursley serves Anderson School District 5 as a Digital Integration Specialist. She collaborates with educators to provide and support high quality learning opportunities through innovative integration of instructional technology. Ashley has been working in instructional technology... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
303

4:15pm EST

Hack your Life: Productivity and Positivity Apps for educators.
This presentation will discuss productivity apps designed to help make our lives easier. From list making and note taking, to mindfulness and everything in between. Most of these apps are free of charge or allow for free educator accounts.

Speakers

Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
305A

4:15pm EST

It Makes Cents!-How to Create & Run a Makerspace on a Small Budget
Want to add a Makerspace to your school but don’t know where to start? Have a Makerspace that’s just sitting empty? We got you! Can all students participate in a Makerspace lesson? YES! ALL students can participate in Makerspace lessons - even those with special needs! Participants will learn about the grant and material collection processes that support two of the Makerspaces in Brunswick County. Participants will leave with many Makerspace lessons that they can use in their own environments to build collaboration with staff and build STEAM skills with their students in their inclusive learning space.


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
302B

4:15pm EST

ITF Rap Session
This session is going to be participant-driven and designed for ITFs of all experience levels. Targeted to everyone from ITF-newbies to ITF-seasoned veterans, this session will share what we have learned over the last 10 years of being ITFs in Moore County and offer opportunities for participants to share what they have learned as ITFs in their own district. Topics that will be discussed include: documentation of support, preferred methods of PD delivery, staying on top of the latest trends in edtech, biggest challenges and more.

Speakers
avatar for Clint Rogers

Clint Rogers

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools
This is my 9th year as a Digital Integration Facilitator with Moore County Schools. Prior to becoming a DIF, I taught at Pinehurst Elementary School for 6 years. I love working with teachers and students to enhance learning through science, technology, engineering and math resour... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
302A

4:15pm EST

Learning - It’s Personal!
Participants will take a journey through a personalized learning pathway discovering ways to individualize instruction for students. See examples from of learning pathways built using educational technology tools like Nearpod and Canvas Mastery Paths. Work smarter to maximize your instructional time and formative assessments to engage your learners and steer them on a path to success.


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
301A

4:15pm EST

Letting Students Ride the Wakelet Wave of Opportunity for Inquiry and Choice
This session will focus on how curation through Wakelet, a free web and app-based curation tool, can be used to create research opportunities and establish literature circles or book clubs that will empower students to exercise choice and allow their interests to guide their inquiry and reading selections. The purpose of this session is to expose attendees to the importance of student choice in learning, particularly during research and reading opportunities. This session will address the need to increase student engagement in the post-Covid learning environment by helping educators create learning opportunities that enable students to exercise choice, tap into personal interests, and encourage inquiry. Participants will learn how to curate resources that also provide more authentic and meaningful learning experiences. During this session, participants will have the opportunity to begin creating inclusive learning opportunities that engage all students through accessibility features, and by affording students ownership in directing their learning. Educators will learn to curate resources that meet a variety of learning needs and include content from diverse backgrounds. Attendees will take away sample research and reading Wakelet collections that could be used with students to provide choice and spark inquiry. Attendees will also learn how to use Wakelet to create their own collections to present content, guide research, and offer students the opportunity to curate resources.


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
402

4:15pm EST

Littles Can Code (on a budget!)
During our session participants will learn how we have successfully engaged kindergarten through 2nd grade students in coding. They will learn about the free coding apps and websites we have used (ex: Kodable and CodeSpark), and be given a slidedeck containing links, ideas, and lesson plans. We will walk participants through setting up the teacher accounts and best practices for scaffolding and management. Participants will also have time to actively engage with and experience the programs as their students would - using either their own devices or iPads we have provided.

Check out our slides here: bit.ly/littlescode23 (The link should be fixed!)

Speakers
avatar for Marli Boyd

Marli Boyd

Librarian, Barton Pond Elementary School
Marli Boyd wrote her fifth grade “graduation essay” about wanting to be a librarian when she grew up. This is her ninth year as a school librarian and she is currently at Barton Pond Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is passionate about making the library a safe... Read More →
avatar for Lindsay Santiago

Lindsay Santiago

Media Specialist, Parkside Elementary


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
306A

4:15pm EST

Want to lessen the workload with student tech teams?
Have you ever thought about creating a student tech team or help desk at your school? Do you have questions about how to start? Think about this…everyone has those students who always stop in because they are curious about what you do, or want to share their latest social media find, or just want to get out of going to class. This team can help find a place for students like the ones we just mentioned. Whether they are mechanical, creative, a problem solver, or interested in a career in technology, students can assist with and oftentimes know more about some of the issues we encounter every day. During this session, we will share our planning and implementation experiences and how they relate to the ISTE standards. Participants will be given a template to brainstorm the implementation process and needs for their particular school. Participants will also be able to collaborate with others and share ideas to make these processes easier.

Speakers
avatar for Lesli Ducasse

Lesli Ducasse

Coach/Facilitator, Southern Wayne High School
I am the Instructional Technology Facilitator at Southern Wayne High School in Wayne County. This is my eleventh year as an ITF in Wayne County. I am a Google Certified Trainer and have a passion for sharing my knowledge of technology with others.
avatar for Valerie Jernigan

Valerie Jernigan

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Wayne County Public Schools
Instructional technology facilitator for Goldsboro High School in Wayne County.


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
306C

4:15pm EST

Word on the street is-You’re a vocabulary visionary!
Vocabulary is key to helping your students unlock a deeper understanding of content. Learn how to take a word and definition beyond the page with Flipgrid, Peardeck Flashcard Factory, and Google Drawings. Increase student engagement with higher order thinking about vocabulary by having students build and demonstrate understanding with these platforms. After a brief introduction to each platform and how to connect it to vocabulary instruction, you will have the opportunity to create activities in the platform of your choosing to support vocabulary instruction in your classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Beth Hoffman

Beth Hoffman

Blended Learning Coach, Buncombe County Schools
I am a Blended Learning Coach for BCS.
avatar for Erika Poarch

Erika Poarch

Blended Learning Coach, Buncombe County Schools


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
307

4:15pm EST

30 Tips and Tricks for Teachers
Join Apple to discover 30 Time Saving Tips for Teachers. Explore activities that highlight iPad built-in features and apps to help educators stay organized, manage tasks, gather instructional resources, and more.

Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
RCC 202

4:15pm EST

Empowering Independent Learners in North Carolina
Participants will engage in key strategies to empower students to be independent learners and how to advocate for themselves using accessibility tools to level the playing field for learning.  Our session will include demos of how to use the Immersive Reader, translation tools to support learning as well as parent teacher conferences, and the most powerful of all, Reading Progress.  Please join us for some live demonstrations and participation in leveling the playing field for students while giving time back to our teachers.

Sponsors
avatar for Alison Cooke

Alison Cooke

Chrome, Connection
Connection® Public Sector Solutions can help you seamlessly integrate all the latest technology into your classrooms and schools to create productive learning experiences for all students. We can also help you become comfortable and familiar with these new technologies. Advance your... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
RCC 206

4:15pm EST

Engaging Learners with Humanities
Teachers can design learning experiences that are connected, collaborative, creative, and personal. Explore a powerful model to accelerate learning in any secondary classroom. Learn how Apple technology helps deepen student understanding through augmented reality, creativity, and productivity tools.

Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
RCC 201

4:15pm EST

Get Ahead of Device Failure
80% of a district's student devices will need repaired or replaced over device lifespan, with more than half requiring multiple repairs. This session helps IT teams get ahead of device failure with strategies that take into account failure rates and how to best extend the life of devices based on staff and funding resources.

Our team will share insights and knowledge gleaned from working with some of the biggest districts (Atlanta Public Schools, Henry County Schools) as well as smaller, lean districts. Topics covered include:

* Best practices for including device failure and repair/maintenance rates into a district budget
* Estimated ROI gained by component-level repairs
* Using break/fix analytics to track recurring issues and train teachers/students/parents with tips to lessen recurring damage
* How purchasing cooperatives can save you time (no bids) and money

ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT
1. Live surveys will question participants on what they think they know about device repair, with survey responses used to guide discussion.

2. Live demo of Lexicon's proprietary "RepairEngine" so IT leaders can review and ask questions about the types of analytic insights available.

3. Q&A

Exhibitors
avatar for Lexicon Tech Solutions

Lexicon Tech Solutions

Students break devices. We fix them. Lexicon provides technology maintenance solutions to K-12 districts of all sizes, for all makes/models. AlwaysLearning™ provides unlimited ADP, spare pool devices, turn time under 10 days, a 99.97% first-time repair rate, and guaranteed zero... Read More →

Sponsors
SA

Stephen Allison

Regional K12 Director, Lexicon Tech Solutions


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
RCC 204

4:15pm EST

What Will You Do With All That Free Time Now That You Use TeacherMade?
Would you like your weeknights back?? Then come to this session where we'll learn how to set up and use the autograding features in TeacherMade (Available on 19 question types). We'll even delve into the assisted grading mode that speeds things up when working on student writing. All participants will join a Google Classroom for this session (student view) and work with a TeacherMade digital activity prepared by the presenter. Then they'll switch modes and work as Teachers to construct an activity and set up the autograding features. Teachers will use their TeacherMade accounts (free) for much of the session. Those who plan on attending this session should visit https://teachermade.com and click on the Sign-Up button found at the top right to set up their free trial account. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of how working smarter saves them hours each week while improving student feedback and engagement.

Exhibitors
avatar for Laura Bresko

Laura Bresko

Chief Education Officer, TeacherMade
A teacher's tool that turns the printed pages of any classroom into engaging digital activities.


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
RCC 203

4:15pm EST

Chat GPT and the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Reimagine education with AI. Discover how AI is redefining writing and research assignments and explore its potential to positively impact education through visible thinking and other empowering strategies for teachers and educational leaders.

Speakers
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Educator/Speaker/Facilitator
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom B

4:15pm EST

YouTube Can Do That?!
With billions of videos on YouTube it is a powerful tool for teaching and learning. But are you getting the most out of it? Supercharge your YouTube usage with loads of tips and tricks including picture in picture, keyboard shortcuts, managing and downloading captions, timestamps, synchronized note-taking tools, accessing public domain audio and sound clips, helpful extensions, converting videos, embedding videos, and more! For more details see: bit.ly/curts-youtubetips

Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Keynote, Crtl+Alt+Achieve
Eric has been in education for 32 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio where he oversees Google for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives. Eric is an authorized... Read More →


Thursday March 9, 2023 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom A

7:00pm EST

🎉 TIES TOGETHER 🎉
Join us for TIES Together a chance to mix and mingle with DJ, games, food, drinks and more! 

Thursday March 9, 2023 7:00pm - 10:00pm EST
RCC Ballroom C
 
Friday, March 10
 

8:00am EST

Bringing Vocabulary to Life with Digital Stop-Motion Animation using Apple Pages and Keynote
Participants will learn how to create their own digital vocabulary journal templates in Pages that can be shared with students for endless journal creation. The templates can be modified and personalized by the teachers to meet their classroom and students’ needs. They also will learn how audio recording can be incorporated so students can read aloud the vocabulary and the sentences they write. Participants then will learn how to use Keynote to create digital stop-motion animated GIF files which bring the vocabulary sentences to life. The animated GIFs then can be exported and added to the vocabulary journals in Pages. Once the vocabulary journals are complete, participants will be shown how the journals can be exported as EPUB files and uploaded to Apple Books for parents to download and view.

Speakers
avatar for Wendy Fusco

Wendy Fusco

Blended Learning Coach, Buncombe County Schools
Wendy is a veteran Blended Learning Coach and avid Apple user! She currently works with four elementary schools in the Buncombe County School District.


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
306B

8:00am EST

Canva: Not Just a Pretty Face
Come explore how Canva has moved from being a simple graphic tool to a tool with serious instructional value. From learning how to find the best educational templates to use with students, to learning about integrating the tool seamlessly into teaching the standards, I hope to show you that Canva has developed pedagogical prowess and can be used by teachers and students of all levels and subject areas. In addition to sharing information about using Canva to enhance student learning, I will be sharing information about obtaining free accounts for an entire district or school, which my district has recently done including allowing students and teachers to login with their Google accounts (and other account systems). I will also share the integration that Canva now has with Google Classroom. I have always been a Canva fan, but they have raised the bar in so many ways and I hope to share this with you.

Speakers
avatar for Angie McClung

Angie McClung

District Digital Learning, Henderson County Public Schools
I am a proud member of the Henderson County Public Schools Digital Learning Team along with my partner, Natalie Ezell. I began my career as an elementary Spanish teacher, then moved to the K-5 classroom and enjoyed teaching in a dual-language school in Las Vegas, NV. I am a National... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
305B

8:00am EST

Counting on Coding: Using Robots in the Math Classroom
Let’s add robots, subtract boredom, and multiply engagement while we divide and conquer mathematical standards. Come learn how to integrate coding into math class! We will explore how to build a strong foundation using unplugged coding lessons and then how to transition to using robots. We will showcase lessons using Bee Bot, Cubetto, Sphero, and Finch.

We will also model how to design lessons that incorporate the new NC Computer Science Standards as well as the NC Standard Course of Study and the Digital Learning Competencies. Participants can expect to actively participate in coding activities around the room using all four robots, and we will look at how you can teach the same lesson with multiple robots so that participants can use these activities no matter what type of robot is in their collection.

Come see how robots can impact your math classroom!

Speakers
avatar for Lee Ann Perry

Lee Ann Perry

Media Coordinator, Banoak Elementary School
This is my tenth year as an elementary media coordinator and my 26th year in education. I spent 16 years in the classroom as a high school English teacher before moving to the elementary media center. I keep learning every day to try to be the best media coordinator I can be for my... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Weaver

Lauren Weaver

✖️ Math Teacher ➗, Catawba County Schools
I am a fifth grade teacher in Catawba County Schools who is passionate about creating learning experiences that engage students by integrating hands-on learning with technology. I strive to build strong relationships, promote equity, and inspire creativity. I enjoy promoting agriculture... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
302C

8:00am EST

Demystifying the Digital Learning Standards
In this session, we will focus on the Digital Learning Standards for Students and simplfying them into easier to understand terminology. We will introduce the tool we created for Watauga County Schools to help support staff throughout the district to understand and incorporate the standards. Participants will take part in some collaborative activities (Jamboard) to untangle the language of the standards. We will also investigate and select supporting tools and resources. Participants will begin brainstorming how they can create their own resource and will leave with the tools to do so. 

https://bit.ly/nctiesdls 

Technology required: Web-browser enabled device (laptop, Chromebook, tablet, etc.)

Speakers
avatar for Jenny Phillips

Jenny Phillips

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Watauga County Schools, Parkway School
Hello! This is my 5th year as an Instructional Technology Facilitator at Parkway School, a K-8 school in Watauga County. My areas of experience include EC, ESL, Instructional Coach, but I have been an ITF for 8 years. I enjoy supporting teachers in the integration of technology tools... Read More →
avatar for Laura Carson

Laura Carson

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Watauga High School
Hello! This is my my 15th year as an ITF at Watauga High School in Boone, NC and 22nd with Watauga County Schools. I enjoy learning and supporting teachers and students. I am proud to have 2 wonderful daughters, ages 28 & 26 that are graduates of Watauga. Outside of school, I love... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
301A

8:00am EST

Full Speed Ahead with Canvas and Learning.com
This concurrent session will involve an overview of Learning.com’s digital literacy curriculum and how Richmond County Schools is moving forward to incorporate it into our LMS (Canvas). By integrating Learning.com into Canvas, our teachers can go to one place for assignments and grades that will automatically import into PowerSchool. The pandemic elevated the importance of digital literacy. Our goal was to make life easier for our teachers and to ensure our students got the digital skills they needed to be future and career ready. In addition, we will showcase Learning.com’s EasyTech curriculum and how the curriculum aligns with teaching CIPA-compliant topics and North Carolina's Digital Learning Standards. BYOD is strongly encouraged.

Speakers
CK

Cathy Keys

Technology Facilitator, Richmond County Schools


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
306A

8:00am EST

Gaining Momentum Through Engaging Classroom Transformations
Participants will be able to walk around and look at different hands on props and technology pieces I use during my room transformations. They will be given time to get hands on with the technology (examples..
Dash for Construction Room Transformation,Makey Makey for Hospital Room Transformation, Bee Bot for Space Day, and more)
Participants will be given access to photos, videos, technology integration ideas, and lesson plans to help them plan their own room transformations.
Transformations I have done that will be dicussed- Space Day, Hospital, Construction, Starbooks, Safari, Fashion Show, and Glow Day

Speakers

Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
306C

8:00am EST

Hey Google: How Do You Promote Rigor and Engagement?
Many educators struggle to utilize technology effectively in their lessons with the intention to provide rigor and maintain the engagement of students. Attendees will navigate how to use research-based instructional models, SAMRs and Backwards Design, to ensure rigor and engagement is simultaneously achieved. Attendees will walk through examples of exemplary plans and how to appropriately select resources using these models. The use of collaborative digital tools in this make-and-take session, will allow attendees to practice what they learned and take this back into the classroom. The engaging activities that are shared will be “out of the box” ideas for utilizing Google. The attendees will be provided with multiple downloadable resources and informative handouts to help in educators' future planning. Attendees will develop strategies in purposeful planning using a Backwards Design template that will ensure educators are strategically selecting activities based on the SAMRs Model to achieve depths of knowledge through rigor.

Speakers
avatar for Jenny Combs

Jenny Combs

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Wilson County Schools


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
305A

8:00am EST

Let's TikTok About It: Leveraging Social Media to Promote Your School
Communication with the school community is very important, but we have to learn to communicate in ways that appeal to the way our community wants information. By creating pages on various social media networks, you can creative fun and effective mean of communicating information to your entire school community. In this session, users will be introduced to best practices for using social media as an educational professional and will have a chance to create a social media account and some content.

Speakers
avatar for Pam Cabe

Pam Cabe

Media Coordinator, Jackson County Schools
Pam is currently a media coordinator at Fairview School and teaches students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.  She has worked as a librarian for the past 24 years with students from Pre-K through post-graduate students.  She loves to read and loves to share all of her favorite... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
303

8:00am EST

Make Your LMS Work for You
Participants will learn tips & tricks on how to set up their LMS system to work best for them and their students. We will focus on things like organizing curriculum, scheduling content, adding requirements, and the importance of clear instructions and assignment names. This session will emphasize Canvas, but concepts can be applied to other systems as well. We will utilize polls, open discussion, Q & A, demonstrations and samples of products, & a presentation to engage with our participants.

Speakers

Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
307

8:00am EST

Makers gonna make - How to create virtual makerspaces and maker lessons that can be used anywhere by all subject areas.
Participants will be able to see examples of virtual makerspaces and virtual maker lessons that can be used in a variety of subject areas. Participants will be walked through how to create a virtual makerspace and maker lessons during the session and will be able to walk away with ideas for lessons and projects to share with colleagues and students.

Speakers
avatar for Kara Emery

Kara Emery

Media Specialist, West Johnston High


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
304

8:00am EST

One Size DOESN’T Fit All: PD in a Post-Pandemic School
Schools have changed within the past three years, and teachers are strapped for time more than ever; however, professional development is often still stuck in the past. As ITFs, coaches, and specialists, we must learn to adapt and reach our teachers in new ways. In this session, we will identify/evaluate various ways to reach teachers without the heavy sighs and eye-rolling and share examples and strategies that have worked for our district.

Speakers
avatar for Jeannie Timken

Jeannie Timken

2023 NCTIES President & Student Showcase Co-Chair, NCTIES
avatar for Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Digital Learning Specialist, Brunswick
avatar for Alicia Valand

Alicia Valand

Digital Learning Specialist, Brunswick County Schools


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
302B

8:00am EST

Reimagining Reinforcers
The way that we reinforce instructional content can be reimagined using a more interactive, hands-on, and minds-on approach. In this session, I intend to open up the realm of several innovative ideas for reinforcing content. Appealing to our students need for fun and engagement, I have successfully incorporated several reinforcements into my day-to-day classroom practice which elicit a desire and enthusiasm to learn. One such practice is using pixel art mystery images created with Google Sheets as a self-checking, creative method for instantaneous student feedback. Another such practice is using Pear Deck integration for Google Slides as an interface for whole-class discussion and checks for understanding of content. One more such practice is using both digital and hard copy interactive notebooks for practice, collaborative tasks, various forms of notetaking, graphic organizers, and so much more! Join me as we take the next steps to reimagining reinforcers!

Speakers
avatar for Christy Hall

Christy Hall

Science Instructor, Alexander Early College
I am a science instructor with 19 years teaching experience in North Carolina.  I am employed by an Early College High School in Alexander County.  I have one son, a miniature pincher, and a rex bunny.  I love teaching, and I am so excited to share what I do in my classroom with... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
302A

8:00am EST

The 5 People You Meet While Coaching Technology
What type of personalties are you are likely to encounter when coaching technology? In this session, we will explore the five personality types that you will commonly encounter and learn strategies to provide effective coaching. Participants will be engaged and collaborate through the use of polls, padlets, small group discussion, and role play.

Please review our resources at this link include our presentation.

Speakers
avatar for Cheryl Chauncey

Cheryl Chauncey

Media Coordinator, Guilford County Schools
I am an Education Enthusiast who never wants to stop learning which has led me to obtaining three master degrees. After going to school for many years, I finally decided to work in the school system as a media coordinator just as the field was becoming more technical. Enjoying the... Read More →
avatar for Brian Whitson

Brian Whitson

Piedmont-Triad Consultant Digital Teaching & Learning, NCDPI
Brian is currently the Office of Digital Teaching & Learning (DLT) Consultant for the Piedmont Triad Region with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Previously he has worked as an instructional design coach, instructional technology facilitator, and science/STEM teacher... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
301B

8:00am EST

Attacks, Breaches and Uh-Oh Moments – How to Avoid All Three
K-12 IT leaders have a more important – and tougher – job than ever before. More than 90% of districts are
1:1 and districts typically have 2000+ apps in use. Add in that 91% of apps had at least one privacy policy
change last year and it's clear why cybersecurity threats mount by the day. Learn tips from leading EdTech
and security experts for avoiding the stuff IT nightmares are made of.

Exhibitors
avatar for Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems builds integrated solutions for K-12 schools. With cybersecurity, safety and engagement solutions, Lightspeed Systems provides a complete K-12 solution. We’ve partnered with thousands of schools around the world to create safe, secure and easily managed learning... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems builds integrated solutions for K-12 schools. With cybersecurity, safety and engagement solutions, Lightspeed Systems provides a complete K-12 solution. We’ve partnered with thousands of schools around the world to create safe, secure and easily managed learning... Read More →
MB

Michael Boggess

Lightspeed Systems


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
RCC 201

8:00am EST

Coding, Robots and Kids, Oh My!
For more than 30 years, FIRST® programs have changed the lives of millions of students around the world through engaging project-based, team-driven robotics challenges. Designed using evidence-based practices for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and 21st century learning, FIRST Class Packs provide implementation options for classrooms and structured after-school programs.

In this session, participants will learn how the FIRST Class Pack resources prepare educators and facilitators to guide their students as they begin or continue a journey of STEM exploration using real-world scenarios and challenges. Participants will be hands-on with the LEGO Education sets that accompany the FIRST LEGO League Discover (Grades PreK-1) and FIRST LEGO League Explore (Grades 2-4) programs. Additional information on implementation options for all FIRST programs will be shared, along with grant and professional development opportunities.

Exhibitors
avatar for Julia Wagner

Julia Wagner

Director/Coordinator, FIRST North Carolina
The mission of FIRST North Carolina is to inspire the next generation of engineers, computer scientists and STEM leaders. Our goal is to strengthen the school to STEM career connection by implementing the FIRST progression of programs in every school and school district, PreK through... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Julia Wagner

Julia Wagner

Director/Coordinator, FIRST North Carolina
The mission of FIRST North Carolina is to inspire the next generation of engineers, computer scientists and STEM leaders. Our goal is to strengthen the school to STEM career connection by implementing the FIRST progression of programs in every school and school district, PreK through... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
RCC 203

8:00am EST

How Students can L.E.A.R.N. Science the Fun Way!
There’s more to science than a hypothesis and cause-effect relationships. Science is all about one’s approach to learning. An approach, that, once learned, can be applied to other areas of a student’s life to help them assess and understand the world around them. It all starts with how they L.E.A.R.N. and breaks down to: literacy, engagement, activity assortment, research and notetaking.

Exhibitors
avatar for Legends of Learning

Legends of Learning

Legends of Learning
Legends of Learning creates standards-aligned digital games. In our study with Vanderbilt University, students had higher levels of engagement, increased test scores, and faster comprehension of content. Use Legends of Learning to integrate an exciting game-based learning platform... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
RCC 202

8:00am EST

Math and ELA Enrichment through robotics
Whether it is a STEM teacher, general Ed, makerspace, after school, or summer camp VEX 123 is as easy as 1,2,3 to get started. Encourage STEM learning through hands-on, screen-free, step by step lessons, interactive learning centers, and independent activities that spur investigation and design theory. With STEM topics in a wide range of subjects such as Science, Math, Engineering, and ELA, each STEM Lab or activity can supplement a rich school curriculum with assessment and engaging review for students of all ages. Attendees will have hands on practice with the robot and engage in some activities that can be used to strengthen problem solving skills.

Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
RCC 204

8:00am EST

Solving Digital Access and Security Issues with ClassLink
Join Megan Uotila as she outlines how ClassLink currently helps over 70 of NC's LEAs address some of the most prevalent digital learning issues facing districts today: access, security, inefficiency and password fatigue.
In this one-hour session, Megan will share how ClassLink:
Improve access by making all applications accessible from one consistent portal, at home and in the classroom.
Increase time for teaching and learning by reducing the time students spend logging in to applications, with single sign-on. Increase efficiency and free up resources through automated rostering and directory account provisioning.
Maximize student data security with 2-step authentication (MFA) and easy password reset tools.
Megan will also share how ClassLink's support model and culture can help make ClassLink the center of your access and security efforts.

Sponsors
avatar for Classlink

Classlink

ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement.Booth:  


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
RCC 206

8:00am EST

Chromebooks Can Do That?!
Chromebooks have become a common tool in schools, but are you and your students getting the most out of them? In this session we will explore powerful Chromebook features including screen capture, screen recording, and screencasting, using the camera for photos, videos, and scanning documents, helpful keyboard shortcuts, managing multiple desks, extending your capabilities with Android apps, offline access for Drive, Gmail, and Calendar, built-in accessibility tools, and more! For more details see: http://bit.ly/curts-cbtips

Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Keynote, Crtl+Alt+Achieve
Eric has been in education for 32 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio where he oversees Google for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives. Eric is an authorized... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
RCC Ballroom A

8:00am EST

Techquity™: Merging Educational Technology with Culturally Intelligent Learning Experiences
This highly interactive session will address how to navigate one of the biggest challenges educators face today — providing students with equitable and culturally inclusive learning opportunities. This session includes a detailed analysis on the varying levels of culture, addressing our social-emotional needs, and why we must ensure our students are provided a diverse and equitable educational experience. We will look at the core characteristics of being a culturally responsive educator and providing culturally relevant learning opportunities within a technology-rich learning environment. Additionally, we will be a looking at how technology serves as both a needed and critical component to truly equitable learning environments.

Speakers
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Educator/Speaker/Facilitator
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
RCC Ballroom B

8:00am EST

Build a Sustainable STEM Program For Your District
Have you assessed the STEM lessons and students' understanding of STEM in your district? To design and build a district's sustainable STEM program, the session will involve the participants actively assessing the use of STEM in their district and identify their ambassadors. From there the participants will engage in brainstorming steps that these ambassadors take to create buy in for all stakeholder leaders at their central office to create measurable goals that will engage STEM. Through this engagement of collaboration every participant will leave with their clear vision for the next steps to create a sustainable path to close the gap in STEM from the top-down and bottom-up. Their actions will create something that will sustain over time with continuity and consistency throughout their district around the cyclical engineering design process.

Speakers
avatar for Katherine Bendell

Katherine Bendell

Richmond County Schools
avatar for Jill Rogers

Jill Rogers

STEM Coordinator, Richmond County Schools
STEM Coordinator for Richmond County Schools, NC. Previously served as a Digital Integration Facilitators for Moore County Schools, NC. An educator in North Carolina for over 20 years and very fortunate to work with many distinguished colleagues. Former elementary teacher who left... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Hannover 3

8:00am EST

Digging Into Digital Learning
Did you know that North Carolina has a NEW Digital Learning Plan? Join the session to review the plan, dig into the progress rubric, see how action steps can be embedded in your school’s strategic plan and access resources that will directly impact student learning.

Speakers
avatar for Jill Darrough

Jill Darrough

Section Chief Digital Learning Programs, NCDPI


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Hannover 1

8:00am EST

DPI Technology Workgroup Meeting
This is a work group meeting. (Invite required)

Speakers
avatar for Jeremiah Jackson

Jeremiah Jackson

Chief Technology Officer, Jackson County Public Schools
Sometimes known as the guy with the hat. I love to bowl, dance, and long road trips. (why is this sounding like a dating profile?) Are you still reading this?


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Governors 2

8:00am EST

Flipping the Onboarding Process for New Teachers
Onboarding teachers can be a daunting task. This session will focus on the timeline from the moment HR processes the hire to the first day in the classroom. Come join us as we explore a flipped approach to the onboarding process and new teacher orientation to maximize face-to-face time with new teachers.

Flipping the Onboarding Process for New Teachers

Speakers
avatar for Lisa Daye

Lisa Daye

Beginning Teacher & Assistant Principal Coordinator, Burke County Public Schools
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Kristin Edwards

Postsecondary Success Coordinator, Burke County Schools
Dr. Kristin Edwards currently serves as the Postsecondary Success Coordinator for Burke County Public Schools where she works closely with Western Piedmont Community College and Appalachian State University to support students in the CCP and GEAR UP Programs. Kristin holds an elementary... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Hannover 2

8:00am EST

Featured Speaker Presentation: Drawing as a Thinking Process
Every day in our classrooms we ask our students to design and demonstrate their learning. They channel their efforts to develop presentations, videos, and prototypes. Often missing from the equation is the opportunity to help them develop their creative process. Something as simple as reaching for a pencil and paper can help students and teachers begin that journey. Listen to Manuel share how using simple sketches can help students and teachers think openly about their ideas. Learn strategies to support your students to quickly generate designs, and then use them to share with others for perspective and constructive feedback. As you step into the sketch arena, he will guide you to shift your mindset from seeing drawing as an artistic process to seeing it as a thinking process and beyond.

Speakers
avatar for Manuel Herrera

Manuel Herrera

Learning Consultant, Canva
Hi! I’m Manuel. A visual thinker, sketchnoter, designer, and educator. I also love a good taco!Over the past 20 years, I’ve used my passion for education, sketching, and creativity to build workshops and design talks that bring out the inner creative in everyone. My events keep... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Marriott Congressional A & B

8:00am EST

ChatGPT & AI : IRL Convos
Pull back the curtain on ChatGPT by taking a look at what it is, how it’s being used in various industries, and the impacts it may have in education. This is a discussion-based session where we’ll explore a topic around ChatGPT/AI and have small group convos to dig in deeper.

Speakers
avatar for Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher

Southeast Consultant Digital Teaching & Learning, NC Dept of Public Instruction
Lauren Boucher has been in public education for over 15 years. She has taught 3rd grade, gifted education in grades K-8, and was a district level Digital Teaching and Learning Coach for over 8 years. She joined the NCDPI as the Southeast Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant in January... Read More →
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Amy Bennett

Digital Teaching and Learning Northeast Regional Consultant, NCDPI
Amy Bennett is the DTL Conultant for the Northeast and a former Instructional Technology Director for Beaufort County Schools and a PE Teacher. She is also a Google Certified Trainer.


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Marriott Chancellor

8:00am EST

Maximum Impact with Google Workspcace Education
This hand-on workshop session will have participants engaging actively as we explore how to utilize Google Workspace for Education tools for the maximum impact. We will dig in to Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets & how each can be used to increase student collaboration, communication, creativity and engagement for maximum impact. Participants will also leave with resources for future use.
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Speakers
avatar for Amy Bennett

Amy Bennett

Digital Teaching and Learning Northeast Regional Consultant, NCDPI
Amy Bennett is the DTL Conultant for the Northeast and a former Instructional Technology Director for Beaufort County Schools and a PE Teacher. She is also a Google Certified Trainer.
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Vera Cubero

DTL Regional Consultant West, NCDPI
Vera Cubero is the DTL Conultant for the Western Region, a former Digital Learning Facilitator for Transylvania County Schools, and a veteran teacher. She is also a Google Certified Trainer.


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Marriott University B

8:00am EST

Reclaiming Your Time With Blended Learning
Explore the ways blended learning can help you as an educator reclaim your time to provide real-time feedback, grade, manage behaviors, and address the needs of our special populations. Join us in an interactive session learning from North Carolina teachers that have successfully addressed these needs through blended learning.

Speakers
avatar for Kristine Barberio

Kristine Barberio

Southwest Regional PD Coordinator - Rethink Education, NCDPI
Kristine Barberio is a 20 year educator currently serving the Southwest Region for NCDPI as a Virtual Instruction Consultant through the Virtual Instruction Support Services Division. Kristine has experience as a 4th - 6th grade classroom teacher primarily focused on ELA and Social... Read More →
avatar for Iris Ellington

Iris Ellington

SE Rethink Ed Professional Development Coordinator, NCDPI
Iris Ellington is a highly experienced educator with 35+ years of teaching and leadership experience in the education industry. She has worked as an elementary and middle school teacher, Reading Specialist, magnet coordinator, after-school program coordinator, and various curriculum... Read More →
avatar for Betsy Hicks

Betsy Hicks

Northeast Virtual Instruction Consultant, Office of Virtual Instruction Services, Rethink Education


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Marriott University C

8:00am EST

Visualize, Multimodal,Interaction: A Deeper Dive into How You Can Tech Up Your Math instruction
How are you integrating technology into your math instruction? If you are solely relying on adaptive programs like ST Math or Dreambox, you are not alone. This workshop focuses on ways that you can #techupyourmath and shares a variety of programs that help your students take their math skills to the next level. We start this session by exploring Debbie's VMI framework and then give you the opportunity to explore tech tools that put your students in the driver's seat both as a student and as an educator. Leave this session with ideas that you can implement in your classroom the next day and build momentum in your math classrooms.

Speakers
avatar for Debbie Tannenbaum

Debbie Tannenbaum

School Based Technology Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of the... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Marriott University A

8:00am EST

Re(Designing) Campus Culture / Audience: Administrators
Phil believes every person on campus has a role in (re)designing campus culture, but he also knows people are TIRED from the last few years of constant pivots. During this workshop, Phil will share from his experience what it takes to build a school no one wants to leave and how by taking care of the adults on campus first, the students will thrive. This session will give practical ideas on how to infuse culture into what is already happening in a typical school calendar (staff meetings, communications, on-boarding, and celebrations) and leave attendees hopeful for what's to come.

Speakers
avatar for Phil Boyte

Phil Boyte

Learning For Living Inc.
Phil wants your school to be a place so fun, encouraging, and safe youhave to beg students and teachers to leave at the end of the day. Hehas traveled the continent for over thirty years working with schooleducators in thousands of schools. He is the founder of Learning forLiving... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 8:00am - 9:45am EST
RCC Ballroom C

9:00am EST

Bringing Fun to Professional Development
Tired of delivering boring PD sessions? Join us to learn how we utilized innovative strategies to bring fun to professional development. Participants will learn strategies and tools to provide engaging and personalized PD that is applicable to a variety of content areas.

During this session, participants will engage in sample PD sessions, which will equip learners with new strategies and tools that can be implemented across a variety of content areas and levels. Time will be provided to walk participants through the development process and to discuss the successes and challenges of implementing a variety of PD options.

Speakers
avatar for Lara Cabaniss

Lara Cabaniss

Coach/Facilitator, Cabarrus County Schools
I am a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Gardner Webb University. I began my STEM journey as a STEM teacher and then a STEM Coach at Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary. Now I serve as a STEM Coach for Cabarrus County Schools working specifically at the elementary level. My passion is seeing... Read More →
avatar for Carmen Money

Carmen Money

Coach/Facilitator, Cabarrus County Schools
My name is Carmen Money. I have a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Coastal Carolina University. I work as a STEM Coach in Cabarrus County. I have also taught a span of grade levels from 2nd to 6th with a focus on how to teach students how to be successful in the "real world... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
303

9:00am EST

Check THIS Out: Strategies for Media Coordinators to Balance, Innovate and Educate
Media Coordinators wear many hats during the school day: librarian, library assistant, teacher, tech support, substitute parent, etc. Many of us do all of these things within the confines of a fixed and busy schedule. How do we find balance? This session will feature ways to work collaboratively with your school community, create engaging student lessons, integrate technology into lessons, keep your media center running and keep the balls in the air at all times.

Speakers
avatar for Pam Cabe

Pam Cabe

Media Coordinator, Jackson County Schools
Pam is currently a media coordinator at Fairview School and teaches students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.  She has worked as a librarian for the past 24 years with students from Pre-K through post-graduate students.  She loves to read and loves to share all of her favorite... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
301A

9:00am EST

Coding our way
Digital Literacy skills can begin early. Students who learn to collaborate, communicate, and design begin to build portrait of a graduate skills.

NC recently defined their new portrait of a graduate competencies as: adaptability, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, empathy, learner’s mindset, and personal responsibility. These skills will help students thrive in a 21st century after graduate as they enter the workforce or higher education. It is never too early to start focusing on these competencies not just for graduation preparation but also for kindergarten readiness on through middle school readiness.

In this session join some of our STEAM and regular classroom teachers as we explore and try activities curated thanks to the Digital Learning Impact Grant that can be used to build these skills through coding. Join us to explore and try the activities we use to engage students in these skills starting in Prek and continuing all the way through elementary school. You will leave the session with access to our digital pacing for this work that includes alignment to the ISTE standards for students and portrait of a graduate skills. These activities can be integrated into the general classroom or the STEAM/STEM/Media class.

Beginning in our PreK classes as well as our community PreK outreach, the activities students engage with work to develop a common language and common questioning stems. As students move through the grade levels this consistent language is utilized both in the STEAM classroom and in the regular classroom to work through the design process. When students engage in these coding challenges with a group or partner they access collaboration skills that are so much more valuable than working in isolation by themselves. Most of the activities used require simple, readily available materials. Some activities require the use of various coding apps or robots that could be interchanged with any available robots or devices.


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
302C

9:00am EST

EdTech Tools for Student Engagement in High School Science and Math
Participants will explore reliable websites that recommend free digital learning tools, with a focus on high school science and math. A demonstration of free apps for science and math used in our district will provide the opportunity for participants to follow along on their device. Padlet will be used for participants to share EdTech tools.
Presentation

Speakers
avatar for Crystal Morgan

Crystal Morgan

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Rowan-Salisbury School System
With more than three decades of experience in education within the state of North Carolina, I have taught various subjects including Chemistry, middle school Science, and Community College Mathematics. For the past 17 years, I've worked in Media and Technology in Rowan-Salisbury School... Read More →
avatar for Kristi Miller

Kristi Miller

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Rowan-Salisbury Schools
I look forward to learning about technology that helps with lesson delivery in the F2F and Virtual classrooms and more ways to infuse creativity into the classroom!  


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
306A

9:00am EST

I Genrefied My Entire Elementary Library for My Diverse Population.
Creating genres for your diverse population using Destiny and your school population data. Participants with devices and ability to access their Destiny account will be able to engage in creating genres for their collections. I will walk through the processes I used to create genres and a number system that makes it easier for elementary students to find the books they are seeking. Having all books shelved together has made it much easier for students to find books they are interested in. It also means struggling readers can find books they can read and more challenging books on the same shelf.

Speakers

Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
306C

9:00am EST

Make the Right Choice! Choose Choice Boards!
Our session is going to expose participants to different types of choice boards. We will explain how choice boards can be used to meet the DLC and ISTE standards and how to incorporate them in blended learning environments. Participants will be given several templates and examples of choice boards for elementary, middle and high school environments. They will then be provided with the opportunity to design their own choice boards using Google Slides, Google Drawings, Google Docs or another tool of their choice. Participants will leave the sessions with a resource they created. In addition, they will be asked to share the link to their choice board so others in the session can see the resources that were created.

Speakers
avatar for Lesli Ducasse

Lesli Ducasse

Coach/Facilitator, Southern Wayne High School
I am the Instructional Technology Facilitator at Southern Wayne High School in Wayne County. This is my eleventh year as an ITF in Wayne County. I am a Google Certified Trainer and have a passion for sharing my knowledge of technology with others.
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Robin Wilson

Tech Facilitator, Eastern Wayne High School
I have been the technology facilitator at Eastern Wayne High School for seven years.


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
305A

9:00am EST

Obvious to You, Amazing to Others
Sometimes we do things that seem obvious to us, but are truly amazing technology integration ideas. Would you like some quick, low prep ideas to integrate technology into your daily lessons that will also enhance student learning and engagement? Participants will engage with app integration, daily technology routines, and user friendly tech tools. Do you want to find ways to make teaching easier and work smarter not harder? If so, OBVIOUSLY, this is a session for you!

Speakers
avatar for Heather Clark

Heather Clark

Digital Learning Specialist
avatar for Kristin Stroud

Kristin Stroud

Digital Learning Specialist, La Grange Elementary School
K-5 Digital Learning Specialist


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
304

9:00am EST

Partnering with Parents & Caregivers for Student Success in Canvas
Greater engagement with parents and caregivers in online learning environments begins with filling in the gaps. Discover templates, resources, and best practices to support Canvas Observers (parents/caregivers) as they navigate the Canvas online learning environment along with their students.

Speakers
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Cortney Alston

Learning, Staff Development & Engagement Manager, UNC at Chapel Hill
Creative instructional technologist experienced in administering presentations to large adult audiences, course/curriculum development, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), e-Learning, training evaluation, needs assessment, and application of researched-based best practices for learning... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
301B

9:00am EST

Supporting Cross Curricular through PBL
In this session, we will explain how Wilson County Schools implemented Project Based Learning to enrich students’ learning experience. There will be lessons tailored to support career pathways as well as cross-curricular subjects. Lessons will also include learning standards from reading, science, social studies, STEM, music, and art. Using digital tools and problem-solving skills, students will analyze data to determine how to solve the problem. Students will use the PBL cycle process to design, implement and evaluate their thinking. During this session, teachers will learn how to create authentic lessons that incorporate real-world issues, research, technology, literacy, and problem-solving. Teachers will be given free PBL resources and examples of how each PBL was adapted for different learning levels. Participants will be allowed to explore various PBL websites and we will provide attendees with the presentation resources for reference.

Presentation

Speakers
avatar for Kristi Allen

Kristi Allen

Digital Learning & Teaching Specialist, Wilson County Schools
avatar for Hazel Nwachukwu

Hazel Nwachukwu

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Wilson County Schools


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
305B

9:00am EST

Supporting EL students when you don't share a common language
In this session participants will discover strategies and tools to assist EL students in the classroom. Our goal is to help make the language transition as simplified as possible for both the teacher and the student. The strategies we will share are a combination of SIOP best practices and processes that we have successfully utilized with our students. The majority of tools that will be introduced are Google based and easily accessible to participants who have Google accounts. We will walk participants through the process of using translation features available in Google based products and in the Canvas LMS. They will also practice utilizing the language caption features on Youtube.


Google tips to share:
How to translate google documents
How to translate PDF documents
Additional tools with translation features (have login with google option)

Additional tips:
Using captions in Youtube and changing the language
Changing the language in Canvas/Immersive Reader

Interactive Features of the session:
Participants will work through an activity that demonstrates the multiple steps an EL student must work through to complete a single assignment.
They will also participate in a SayHi app conversation with another participant.
They will practice using the translation feature for captions in Google Meet with a partner(s)
Participants will also have the opportunity to share additional strategies and resources with the group

Speakers
avatar for Miranda Ferguson

Miranda Ferguson

Mathematics Teacher/Lead Teacher, McDowell County Schools
Miranda Ferguson is in her eighteenth year teaching at McDowell High School and is a Lead Teacher for McDowell County Schools. She has a BS in Secondary Mathematics and a MA in Educational Media from Appalachian State University and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She teaches... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Gant

Jennifer Gant

9-12 Math, McDowell County Schools
Currently in 19th year of teaching High School Math. 18 Years at McDowell High School and 1 year in Wake County Schools. BS in Secondary Mathematics, MA in Educational Media, Nationally Board Certified, and Administrative License. Boy Mom of 2.
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Leesa Robinson

math teacher, McDowell High School


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
302B

9:00am EST

Team Up to Level Up: Build collaboration between teachers and librarians to extend student learning
Teachers and librarians will be inspired to team up and work together to take lessons, projects, or units to the next level by integrating technology to enhance and extend student learning.

We will share how we have collaborated to level up projects and units using technology, including actual examples from our middle and high school science classes. The session will include applications for other subject areas as well. Next, we'll address the question: How do you get started collaborating? We'll share four ways that we initiate collaboration at our school.  Finally, participants will consider one of their own projects or units in which they would like to incorporate technology, and we will walk through the planning process together.

Speakers
avatar for Marcia Wingerd

Marcia Wingerd

Media Director, GRACE Christian School


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
307

9:00am EST

Websites for the Win: Creativity, Culture, Communication, Copyright, & Creative Commons
NFT depreciation got you down? Instead of teaching intellectual property licensing in the abstract, encourage students to generate and distribute their own intellectual property through website creation! Google sites provide a simple, accessible platform for student project generation.

I will spotlight one student website featuring a video she created to teach the world about her Karen (not Korean) culture. Through interviews with fellow Karen teens who are current or former refugees, a story of Karen culture and values emerges, as do reflections on the students’ experiences with childhood migration.

Once this student was fully immersed in her project, the details of how her emergent intellectual property might be used suddenly came into focus. Follow this student’s thought process in determining whether to use a standard YouTube license or an attribution-only Creative Commons license to protect and share her work. Learn about how other students made choices about how to license their photography, family recipes, etc.

I will also examine the links between culture and property, using themes from the student video about the differences between U.S. and Asian cultures, to show how intellectual property is a culturally dependent phenomenon, look at the historic and current relationship between libraries and rights holders, and bring us back to NFTs as a potential future of intellectual property.

Speakers

Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
302A

9:00am EST

Yes you CAN-VA!
Are you wanting to find easy, free ways to engage your students using digital content all while saving your time and collaborating with educators across the world.
We will explore the endless possibilities that a free Canva Education account provides and send you off with resources to easily implement into your daily instruction.
We will even jump right in and get you using this free resource so you can see how fun and engaging it can be for you and your students. To save time, please sign up with your work email for a free Canva Education account.

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Washburn

Amanda Washburn

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Burke County Public Schools


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
402

9:00am EST

“Think Different” About STEAM
This is a hands-on session that asks educators to "think different" about STEAM. Participants will work in collaborative groups to explore activities that are STEAM/STEM based vs traditional. Through this, participants will experience the STEAM approach as defined by the ISTE standards.

Speakers
avatar for Kristin Jeffreys

Kristin Jeffreys

Digital Learning and Innovation Specialist, Vance County Schools
She completed her BS at Barton College in 2003 in Business Administration, and obtained her MBA in 2017. Kristin has a wide range of experience from having worked in office administration, business management, and insurance. Those experiences led her to teaching elementary school... Read More →
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Dr. Destiney Ross-Putney

Chief Officer of Instruction and Innovation, Vance County Schools
Dr. Destiney Ross-Putney is the Chief Officer of Instruction and Innovation in Vance County Schools. She began her educational career in 2008 at Northern Vance High School as a math teacher. She has continued her journey with the district as the Assistant Principal at STEM Early High... Read More →


Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
306B

9:00am EST