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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

Eric Curts

Educator, Author, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Ctrl 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

Featured Speaker

10:30am EST

DEI Panel: Igniting Momentum Beyond Representation to Cultivating Equity and Inclusion

Moderators

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 →

Ken Shelton

Presenter, Educational Speaker

Ken Shelton is a renowned educator, speaker, and advocate for equity in education. With a rich background in teaching, technology integration, and educational leadership, Ken Shelton is the recipient of the 2022 Making IT Happen Award from the International Society for Technology... Read More →

Speakers

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 →

Sean Gaillard

Principal, App State University Lab School at Middle Fork

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 →

Dr. Sean Tikkun

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 →

Sarah McManus

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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

Shannon McClintock Miller

Teacher Librarian, Van Meter

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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

Eric Curts

Educator, Author, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Ctrl 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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

Shannon McClintock Miller

Teacher Librarian, Van Meter

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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

Eric Curts

Educator, Author, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Ctrl 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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

Shannon McClintock Miller

Teacher Librarian, Van Meter

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

Featured Speaker

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

Ken Shelton

Presenter, Educational Speaker

Ken Shelton is a renowned educator, speaker, and advocate for equity in education. With a rich background in teaching, technology integration, and educational leadership, Ken Shelton is the recipient of the 2022 Making IT Happen Award from the International Society for Technology... Read More →

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

Featured Speaker

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

Eric Curts

Educator, Author, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Ctrl 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

Featured Speaker

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

Eric Curts

Educator, Author, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Ctrl 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

Featured Speaker

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

Ken Shelton

Presenter, Educational Speaker

Ken Shelton is a renowned educator, speaker, and advocate for equity in education. With a rich background in teaching, technology integration, and educational leadership, Ken Shelton is the recipient of the 2022 Making IT Happen Award from the International Society for Technology... Read More →

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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

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

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

Featured Speaker

9:00am EST

Beyond the Devices: Digital Equity in Edtech

What can we do as educational professionals to help ensure digital equity? Several factors go into promoting digital equity, many of which go beyond the scope of access to devices. Let's dive deeper and see what lies below the surface, and how stakeholders at all levels can work together for the benefit of all students.

Speakers

Sarah Thomas

Founder, PGCPS

Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
RCC Ballroom A

Featured Speaker

9:00am EST

Ensuring An Equitable Learning Culture: Becoming A Culturally Responsive Leader

This interactive session will take participants through several processes on developing both an awareness and action around ensuring equity throughout your school/district. We will examine ways to develop sustainable strategies for examining habits of mind and cultural norms. We will also look at common school/district cultures and work our way through a development and design process that serves as a basis for higher degrees of reflection, systems analysis, and ultimately a catalyst for creating sustainable solutions. The overarching goal of this session is to work towards becoming a Culturally Proficient Inclusive, and Equitable school and/or district.

Speakers

Ken Shelton

Presenter, Educational Speaker

Ken Shelton is a renowned educator, speaker, and advocate for equity in education. With a rich background in teaching, technology integration, and educational leadership, Ken Shelton is the recipient of the 2022 Making IT Happen Award from the International Society for Technology... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
RCC Ballroom B

Featured Speaker

9:45am EST

Featured Speaker Presentation: Google Sheets Deep Dive for Educators: From Data Noob to Nerd

Google Sheets can be a powerful way to analyze your students' data, look for patterns and trends, and identify student strengths and weaknesses. Take the mystery out of Sheets and gain insight about your students with features including sorting, filtering, formulas, sparklines, charts and graphs, conditional formatting, pivot tables, and more.

Speakers

Eric Curts

Educator, Author, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Ctrl 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 9:45am - 11:15am EST
Marriott Congressional A & B

Featured Speaker

10:45am EST

Let’s Talk Podcasting

Podcasting is a great way for you and your students to become creators of content, by reflecting on learning, flipping content, teaching new topics, connecting with other educators, and so much more! Let's explore how to get started. In this session, you will learn how to create your own educational podcast. Participants will discuss ideas for podcasting, explore best practices, and learn about tools and ideas to repurpose content.

Speakers

Sarah Thomas

Founder, PGCPS

Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am EST
RCC Ballroom A

Featured Speaker

10:45am EST

This is a Sketchy Session

Are you interested in getting started with Sketchnoting? Are you curious about what sketchnoting is all about? Then you’ve come to the right place. Sketchnotes are rich visual notes created from a mix of handwriting, drawings, hand-lettering, shapes, and visual elements like arrows, boxes, and lines. In this session, we’ll dive into how sketchnoting benefits students who consume and process information in a different way. You’ll learn the tools, methods, and mindsets that make up sketchnoting. Don’t worry if you can’t draw. We’ll build confidence in you so you can start sketching right away.

Speakers

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 10:45am - 11:30am EST
RCC Ballroom B

Featured Speaker

10:45am EST

Connected Classroom

The Connected Classroom workshop is designed to share why connections are at the core of every great classroom. Phil Boyte will share how teachers can build connections in their classroom by using the concept of PLAY, TRUST, and LEARN. He will give attendees the opportunity to learn core connection philosophies, reflect on what might work for their particular style, and practice a few of the activities. This will be a fast paced, but very practical session.

Speakers

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 10:45am - 12:30pm EST
RCC Ballroom C

Featured Speaker

11:30am EST

Featured Speaker Presentation: Docs Rocks! Engaging Activities with Google Docs

Google Docs is an awesome word processor, but it can be used for so much more! In this session we explore several engaging hands-on activities that use features built right into Google Docs. These include improving reading comprehension with Google Docs highlighting, creating black out poetry, writing interactive "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories, cloze reading activities with dropdown chips, summarization skills with the Word Count tool, creative ways to use Emojis in Docs, prewriting with embedded graphic organizers, and more!

Speakers

Eric Curts

Educator, Author, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Ctrl 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 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Marriott Congressional A & B

Featured Speaker

11:45am EST

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

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 11:45am - 12:30pm EST
RCC Ballroom B

Featured Speaker

11:45am EST

Investing 101: Tips for Educators

Investing is an essential tool for securing financial stability and achieving long-term financial goals. This conference session is designed for educators who want to learn about the basics of stock investing. We will cover the why behind investing, various platforms, and tips and tricks for success. Let's get paid!

Speakers

Sarah Thomas

Founder, PGCPS

Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2023 11:45am - 12:30pm EST
RCC Ballroom A

Featured Speaker