Where & When
Where & When
Session & Presenter
Session & Presenter
Session Description
Session Description
ROOM 101
ROOM 101
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
It’s Tricky - Differentiation in the Classroom
It’s Tricky - Differentiation in the Classroom
- Jerrod Wright -
- Jerrod Wright -
Present on a couple of generative AI software ideas to assist with Differentiation in the Classroom, specifically: Diffit.
Present on a couple of generative AI software ideas to assist with Differentiation in the Classroom, specifically: Diffit.
Target Audience- SPED
Target Audience- SPED
Fostering Joyful Learning Experiences in Seesaw
Fostering Joyful Learning Experiences in Seesaw
Bring joyful learning to life through the power of Seesaw’s Learning Experience Platform! Teachers will explore Seesaw’s unique and creative multimodal tools that empower students throughout the learning process.
Bring joyful learning to life through the power of Seesaw’s Learning Experience Platform! Teachers will explore Seesaw’s unique and creative multimodal tools that empower students throughout the learning process.
Target Audience- Elementary
Target Audience- Elementary
I'm Gonna Get Myself Connected!
I'm Gonna Get Myself Connected!
- Jessica Brown, Lee Strong & Julie LaCombe -
- Jessica Brown, Lee Strong & Julie LaCombe -
Twitter- @mrsjabrown
Twitter- @BergmannLaCombe
"Hexagonal thinking has been a game-changer for our middle school RLA and Social Studies students! Join us to learn how you can use Numbers to assign hexagonal tiles containing academic vocabulary, historical events, images, and quotations and allow your students to build a web of connections within your content area and even across disciplines. In this session, you'll learn the six sides (benefits) of using hexagonal thinking in your classroom!
"Hexagonal thinking has been a game-changer for our middle school RLA and Social Studies students! Join us to learn how you can use Numbers to assign hexagonal tiles containing academic vocabulary, historical events, images, and quotations and allow your students to build a web of connections within your content area and even across disciplines. In this session, you'll learn the six sides (benefits) of using hexagonal thinking in your classroom!
This session will feature a panel of LBMS students who will share their experiences and will answer your questions. "
This session will feature a panel of LBMS students who will share their experiences and will answer your questions. "
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
ROOM 108
ROOM 108
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
Bro, why dont you want me to eat or make a phone call?
Bro, why dont you want me to eat or make a phone call?
- Matt Green -
- Matt Green -
You asked, we listened and responded. Come learn about the future of LCISD Technology. What is this new Lightspeed Content Filter? Do you block cell signals? Why can't I make a phone call? These, among other things, are the questions we hear daily and would like to answer.
You asked, we listened and responded. Come learn about the future of LCISD Technology. What is this new Lightspeed Content Filter? Do you block cell signals? Why can't I make a phone call? These, among other things, are the questions we hear daily and would like to answer.
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
ROOM 109
ROOM 109
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
FigJam: Let's Remix
FigJam: Let's Remix
- Jessica Jones -
- Jessica Jones -
Twitter- @JonesJessica78
Introducing FigJam! The new groove replacing Google's Jamboard! FigJam is a supreme whiteboard tool for unleashing your creativity, combining the best features of digital collaboration to be able to brainstorm, develop, and organize your (team's) ideas. Join this workshop and learn how to rock your creativity with this rad tool. Don't miss out – it's gonna be totally tubular! (Either iPad or Computer can be used, but computer is easier.)
Introducing FigJam! The new groove replacing Google's Jamboard! FigJam is a supreme whiteboard tool for unleashing your creativity, combining the best features of digital collaboration to be able to brainstorm, develop, and organize your (team's) ideas. Join this workshop and learn how to rock your creativity with this rad tool. Don't miss out – it's gonna be totally tubular! (Either iPad or Computer can be used, but computer is easier.)
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
ROOM 112
ROOM 112
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
How can you get AI right for your schools?
How can you get AI right for your schools?
- Jamie Meek, Ed.D. & Howard EDU -
- Jamie Meek, Ed.D. & Howard EDU -
Although AI is being talked about in every school across the country, many questions remain on best practices for implementing solutions. Join us in this session to get an overview on the challenges and opportunities of AI solutions built for education, and a deep dive into a research-based AI Virtual Assistant offering from Merlyn Mind. Merlyn is the all-in-one AI assistant for education. During preparation outside of class, Merlyn supercharges productivity. During active instruction in class, Merlyn’s air mouse, chat experience, and voice control of technology untethers teachers from the front of the classroom to focus on what matters most… their students.
Although AI is being talked about in every school across the country, many questions remain on best practices for implementing solutions. Join us in this session to get an overview on the challenges and opportunities of AI solutions built for education, and a deep dive into a research-based AI Virtual Assistant offering from Merlyn Mind. Merlyn is the all-in-one AI assistant for education. During preparation outside of class, Merlyn supercharges productivity. During active instruction in class, Merlyn’s air mouse, chat experience, and voice control of technology untethers teachers from the front of the classroom to focus on what matters most… their students.
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
ROOM 301
ROOM 301
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
iPad Quick Wins + Community Forum
iPad Quick Wins + Community Forum
- Tim Yenca -
- Tim Yenca -
Discover the power of iPadOS with its array of built-in tools! Unleash the extraordinary capabilities of your iPad from the moment you open it. Effortlessly incorporate simple yet impactful techniques into your daily teaching practices. Additionally, best practices will be provided to help you navigate the Apple Education Community Forum. The Forum is available to help all educators connect and collaborate, save valuable time, boost productivity, and come away with classroom ready learning activities.
Discover the power of iPadOS with its array of built-in tools! Unleash the extraordinary capabilities of your iPad from the moment you open it. Effortlessly incorporate simple yet impactful techniques into your daily teaching practices. Additionally, best practices will be provided to help you navigate the Apple Education Community Forum. The Forum is available to help all educators connect and collaborate, save valuable time, boost productivity, and come away with classroom ready learning activities.
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
ROOM 302
ROOM 302
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
Teaching and Learning Powered by BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.
Teaching and Learning Powered by BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.
- BrainPop -
- BrainPop -
Teachers acquire instructional strategies for using BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. to grow students as curators and creators of knowledge while supporting literacy development and the Technology Application TEKS across all subject areas.
Teachers acquire instructional strategies for using BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. to grow students as curators and creators of knowledge while supporting literacy development and the Technology Application TEKS across all subject areas.
Target Audience- Primarily K-8 teachers and admins, and district staff
Target Audience- Primarily K-8 teachers and admins, and district staff
ROOM 303
ROOM 303
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
Be Kind, Rewind
Be Kind, Rewind
- Justin Richardson & Debbie Boyer -
- Justin Richardson & Debbie Boyer -
Let's rewind the clocks a little and remember some of those blockbuster teaching techniques that are time tested, tried and true. And then let's bring those strategies into the future with our favorite tech tools of today.
Let's rewind the clocks a little and remember some of those blockbuster teaching techniques that are time tested, tried and true. And then let's bring those strategies into the future with our favorite tech tools of today.
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
ROOM 307
ROOM 307
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
School AI: Your Students' Digital Assistant
School AI: Your Students' Digital Assistant
- David Reed, Rylee Taylor-Perez -
- David Reed, Rylee Taylor-Perez -
We will be discussing SchoolAI's Sidekick function and it's use in the classroom as a personal assistant for students. We will also have time to practice creating rooms in SchoolAI for students to use and see what it looks like for the students.
We will be discussing SchoolAI's Sidekick function and it's use in the classroom as a personal assistant for students. We will also have time to practice creating rooms in SchoolAI for students to use and see what it looks like for the students.
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
Eduprotocols: Teach Better, Work Less
Eduprotocols: Teach Better, Work Less
-Cathy Sharp -
-Cathy Sharp -
"Let's learn about EduProtocols which are “student centered lesson frames for infinite learning possibilities”. This session will teach you all about EduProtocals which are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.
"Let's learn about EduProtocols which are “student centered lesson frames for infinite learning possibilities”. This session will teach you all about EduProtocals which 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. "
EduProtocols can be used with ANY subject, ANY grade level, kindergarten through adult. "
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
ROOM 312
ROOM 312
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
Milli Vanilli Ed Tech Lip Sync Battle
Milli Vanilli Ed Tech Lip Sync Battle
- Carl Hooker & Kristen Brooks -
- Carl Hooker & Kristen Brooks -
Twitter- @mrhooker
Twitter- @KristenBrooks77
"Girl you know it's true! This highly entertaining and interactive session puts attendees on the spot as they quickly create ideas for integrating technology into randomly selected subject areas and grade levels. The goals for this session are to open up thinking and finding creative ways to use common technology tools and apps to help students demonstrate their learning. In the ultimate form of risk vs. reward, random audience members will be selected to present their ideas. The one with the “least best” will be chosen to lip sync a random song for all to enjoy. Come prepared to learn, laugh and sing (like Milli Vanilli)!"
"Girl you know it's true! This highly entertaining and interactive session puts attendees on the spot as they quickly create ideas for integrating technology into randomly selected subject areas and grade levels. The goals for this session are to open up thinking and finding creative ways to use common technology tools and apps to help students demonstrate their learning. In the ultimate form of risk vs. reward, random audience members will be selected to present their ideas. The one with the “least best” will be chosen to lip sync a random song for all to enjoy. Come prepared to learn, laugh and sing (like Milli Vanilli)!"
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
ROOM 314
ROOM 314
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
Raiders of the Lost Innovation: Design Thinking Expedition
Raiders of the Lost Innovation: Design Thinking Expedition
- Matthew X. Joseph -
- Matthew X. Joseph -
Twitter- @MatthewXJoseph
Twitter- @MatthewXJoseph
Inspired by the iconic quest for knowledge in the Indiana Jones series, this workshop will take you on a journey of discovery, exploration, and innovation through the lens of design thinking. Like Indiana Jones searches for lost artifacts, educators constantly seek innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Design thinking offers a powerful framework for problem-solving and creativity, allowing educators to uncover hidden insights and develop impactful solutions to classroom challenges.
Inspired by the iconic quest for knowledge in the Indiana Jones series, this workshop will take you on a journey of discovery, exploration, and innovation through the lens of design thinking. Like Indiana Jones searches for lost artifacts, educators constantly seek innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Design thinking offers a powerful framework for problem-solving and creativity, allowing educators to uncover hidden insights and develop impactful solutions to classroom challenges.
Join us as we uncover the secrets of design thinking and its application in education. We'll explore how educators can empathize with their students' needs, define the problem areas in their classrooms, ideate creative solutions, prototype innovative teaching methods, and test their ideas for effectiveness.
Join us as we uncover the secrets of design thinking and its application in education. We'll explore how educators can empathize with their students' needs, define the problem areas in their classrooms, ideate creative solutions, prototype innovative teaching methods, and test their ideas for effectiveness.
Throughout the workshop, participants can collaborate with peers, share insights, and brainstorm ideas for implementing design thinking principles in their own educational settings. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or education enthusiast, this workshop will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to become a fearless explorer of educational innovation.
Throughout the workshop, participants can collaborate with peers, share insights, and brainstorm ideas for implementing design thinking principles in their own educational settings. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or education enthusiast, this workshop will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to become a fearless explorer of educational innovation.
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
Uncover your unique WHY in minutes, unlocking the secret to a life filled with passion and purpose. Unlock the blueprint of your true self with WHY Discovery. Harness your innate strengths and talents for a life of greater achievement and fulfillment. Your WHY Discovery leads to deeper, more meaningful interactions, both personally and professionally.
Uncover your unique WHY in minutes, unlocking the secret to a life filled with passion and purpose. Unlock the blueprint of your true self with WHY Discovery. Harness your innate strengths and talents for a life of greater achievement and fulfillment. Your WHY Discovery leads to deeper, more meaningful interactions, both personally and professionally.
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
Phoning Home with E.T (Engaging Teaching ) Strategies
Phoning Home with E.T (Engaging Teaching ) Strategies
- Lubbock Cooper ISD Curriculum and Instruction -
- Lubbock Cooper ISD Curriculum and Instruction -
"Lights, camera, action! Step into our magical learning session inspired by everyone's favorite extraterrestrial adventure, ET. Just like Elliott and his unforgettable friend, we're here to take you on an out-of-this-world journey through engaging teaching strategies that'll have your students soaring to new heights. But this isn't just about movie magic – it's about real-world impact. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, and a sprinkle of intergalactic charm, you'll leave with a toolbox bursting with strategies to make your classroom come alive with wonder and discovery.
"Lights, camera, action! Step into our magical learning session inspired by everyone's favorite extraterrestrial adventure, ET. Just like Elliott and his unforgettable friend, we're here to take you on an out-of-this-world journey through engaging teaching strategies that'll have your students soaring to new heights. But this isn't just about movie magic – it's about real-world impact. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, and a sprinkle of intergalactic charm, you'll leave with a toolbox bursting with strategies to make your classroom come alive with wonder and discovery.
So, dust off your old VHS tapes, grab a handful of Reese's Pieces, and join us on this cinematic adventure. Let's channel the spirit of ET as we inspire, engage, and watch our students soar to the stars!"
So, dust off your old VHS tapes, grab a handful of Reese's Pieces, and join us on this cinematic adventure. Let's channel the spirit of ET as we inspire, engage, and watch our students soar to the stars!"
Target Audience- All Levels
Target Audience- All Levels
Theater
Theater
9:10-9:55
9:10-9:55
Session Resources
Session Resources
CTSOs Management and Support
CTSOs Management and Support
- Brittany Wright, Sarah Allen -
- Brittany Wright, Sarah Allen -
The goal of the training would be to provide support to teachers in managing their CTSOs.
The goal of the training would be to provide support to teachers in managing their CTSOs.
Target Audience- Secondary
Target Audience- Secondary