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Sunday, December 8
 

9:45am EST

Charting New Waters: Navigating Canva Whiteboard for Innovative Teaching
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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Feeling adrift without Jamboard? Set sail with Canva Whiteboard! Join our interactive session to explore dynamic features that enhance teaching and create engaging student experiences. Embark on your Canva Whiteboard adventure today!
Speakers
avatar for Nichole Kincheloe

Nichole Kincheloe

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Suffolk Public Schools
My name is Nichole Kincheloe, and I'm currently in my 17th year in education. I have 13 years experience in kindergarten and first grade, and am now in my fourth year as an ITRT with Suffolk Public Schools. I love coaching teachers on how to incorporate technology into instruction... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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11:00am EST

Safe Harbor in Rough Seas: Coaching New Teachers to Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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In the face of growing teacher shortages, divisions are hiring teachers with degrees but no educational training or experience. How can we attract and retain highly qualified applicants while supporting professionals who need strategies in lesson planning, classroom management, building relationships and community, curriculum, and more? Learn how our intentional, differentiated support system works and how you can adapt it to your school.
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avatar for Carol Marcolini

Carol Marcolini

Instructional Technology Coach (ITC), NNPS Dept of Teaching And Learning (Instructional Technology)
This is my twenty-fifth year in education, starting as a Spanish teacher. Through integration of technology in project-based assessment, I became a permanent attendee at division edtech trainings. I transitioned from teacher to coach to assist other teachers in integrating technology... Read More →
avatar for Alexandria Adams

Alexandria Adams

Instructional Technology Coach, Newport News Public Schools
I have been an educator with Newport News Public Schools for 20 years. I am passionate about reading and technology, and love being able to experiment and integrate new technologies into classrooms. I also enjoy helping people learn how to use digital resources, and am the queen of... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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2:15pm EST

EdTech Secrets Revealed: From Chaos to Calm-Unleashing the Power of Effective Classroom Managements
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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Join us for an engaging and insightful session where we reveal the secrets to transforming your classroom from chaos to calm. Discover time-tested, research-based strategies and techniques that have been proven to enhance student focus, drastically reduce problem behavior, and increase valuable instruction time (that you can use right away). In this jam-packed session, you will learn how to: ? Improve student focus ? Drastically reduce problem behavior ? Increase instruction time
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avatar for Robin Krupansky

Robin Krupansky

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher/Educational Consultant, Norfolk Public Schools
I am a future ready educator with a passion for lifelong learning and effective integration of digital tools in today's classrooms! In my 15 years in education, I have had the privilege of being a Teacher and Instructional Technology Coach. I've taught second, third, fourth, and fifth... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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3:30pm EST

Increasing Student Engagement with Interactive Ed Tech
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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Student engagement is a vital ingredient of classroom learning and academic excellence. Yet, this is also the area where many educators struggle, especially when it comes to choosing the right EdTech tool(s) for your classroom. During this session, we?ll explore strategies and ideas to better engage your students along with specific EdTech examples & tools to try. Choose from a list of sites and apps including AI tools, gamification sites, eMediaVA, and more! Take your lessons to the next level this school year with interactive [and free] EdTech tools.
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Janie Everett

Educational Technology Manager, WHRO
janie is the ed tech manager
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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4:45pm EST

Navigating the Seas of EdTech
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
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Join us to explore EdTech integration challenges and innovative solutions. Anchored in collaboration, this session includes interactive planning to help you overcome obstacles and sail toward success.
Speakers
avatar for Nichole Kincheloe

Nichole Kincheloe

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Suffolk Public Schools
My name is Nichole Kincheloe, and I'm currently in my 17th year in education. I have 13 years experience in kindergarten and first grade, and am now in my fourth year as an ITRT with Suffolk Public Schools. I love coaching teachers on how to incorporate technology into instruction... Read More →
avatar for Stacy Sammons

Stacy Sammons

Hi! I'm Stacy and I am currently an ITRT with Suffolk Public Schools. This is my fourth year as an ITRT. I also have 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher, most in 2nd grade, and 3 years as an elementary math coach. I love working with teachers and students to see how technology... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
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Monday, December 9
 

9:45am EST

Empowering Creative Communicators with Digital Publishing in the Elementary Classroom
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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Embrace the world of digital creations! This session will guide teachers in strategies to empower students as they share their learning through written, visual, and audio formats. Using tools such as Adobe Express, Book Creator, Seesaw, Google Slides, and WeVideo, teachers can promote student choice and voice while illuminating creative expression through digital publishing. Attendees will leave this session with multiple Idea Sparks for next-day implementation.
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avatar for Tamara Letter

Tamara Letter

ITC, Hanover County Public Schools
Technology integrator, instructional coach, mom of three, and author of A Passion for Kindness, Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, and Learn.
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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11:00am EST

Smart Teaching: Reclaim Your Time with Generative AI and Google
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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Explore ways to collaborate, use generative AI, and Google to plan for the year so that you can spend more time
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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1:00pm EST

Self-Paced Learning In Elementary
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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Come hear about one team?s journey to developing self-paced learning units in an upper elementary classroom. Explore various strategies for increasing independent learning, balancing teacher intervention, and incorporating student choice.
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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2:15pm EST

Weigh the Anchor! Charting New Horizons: Gamifying Education with AI's Compass
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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Ahoy, fellow innovators! As the tides of technology surge, AI is transforming our digital shores faster than you can say 'binary beacon'. Join me on a quest to unlock the treasure trove of possibilities that AI unveils daily. In this session, we'll navigate the seas of education, marrying the power of AI with the thrill of gamification to steer student engagement to new horizons. Discover how to splice games seamlessly into your classroom rigging, bolstered by the strategic winds of AI. If you're ready to chart a course towards using games in your classroom, powered by AI's guiding compass, then weigh anchor with us in this session tailored just for you.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Vedomske

Adam Vedomske

9th Grade English Teacher, Prince George County Public Schools
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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3:30pm EST

60 Tools in 60 Minutes: Charting Your Course to Classroom Innovation!
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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In this fast-paced session, we?ll take you on a voyage through 60 highly rated and vetted tech tools that will allow you to engage, inspire, and revolutionize your classroom. We will discuss procedures and best practices for seamless integration. Don?t miss this chance to explore 60 innovative tools in 60 minutes - a digital adventure you won?t want to miss!
Speakers
avatar for Devon Stevens

Devon Stevens

Learning Technology Integrator, Albemarle County Public Schools/Technology Department
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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Tuesday, December 10
 

8:30am EST

Helping Students Understand the AI Anchors- Bias, Data, and Ethics
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
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Students are inundated with access to AI tools. We know they are using all of the tools, but are they thinking about the impact these tools. This session will go over ways to teach students about what is happening inside of the AI tools and how to get students to think about the tools they choose to use. The focus will be on bias, data, and ethics. Teachers will experience the tools (all free) that will open up a conversation with their students.
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avatar for Susan Jinks

Susan Jinks

Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School/ Meridian High School/ CodeVA
Makerspace, STEM, Coding, Computer Science Discoveries, CTE teacher, Robotics, Design Thinking, Digital Badges, NCTIES 2018 Outstanding Teacher
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
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9:45am EST

Building Tomorrow's Tech Leaders: Integrating CS Pathways with Real-World Experiences
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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Join us for an engaging session on how Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is paving the way for the next generation of technology leaders through computer science pathways. In alignment with our One LCPS 2027 Strategic Plan, we are committed to preparing students to be knowledgeable critical thinkers, communicators, collaborators, creators, and contributors. This session will delve into the strategic development and implementation of our computer science curriculum that seamlessly integrates with our instructional framework, ensuring students are equipped with the necessary skills for future technical careers. Join us and discover how to empower students and build a supportive, innovative, and equitable learning environment that nurtures the tech leaders of tomorrow.
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avatar for Angie Fraser

Angie Fraser

Computer Science Resource Teacher, LCPS
I support teachers as they teach (CS) and Computational Thinking (CT) skills. CT skills form the foundation for effective problem solving - something that is relevant for all industries. I love that my job enables students and teachers to reach beyond what they may see possible.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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11:00am EST

Anchor Your New Teachers
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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All school divisions are experiencing teacher shortages and we need to ?Anchor? new teachers and help them hone in on best practices, routines, procedures and expectations for classroom success. In this session learn how to coach and retain new teachers using classroom management techniques, technology integration and much more!
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avatar for Nichole Ward

Nichole Ward

Teacher, Portsmouth Public Schools
I've been in the field of education for 16 years. As a classroom teacher I alwasy tried to engage my students with hands-on learning. Now, as a TRT I love going into classrooms of various grade levels and engaging students with "cool robots" and other activities that reinforce learning... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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1:00pm EST

AI Made Easy: Novice to Ninja
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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Are you ready to add some AI magic to your teaching toolkit? Join us to discover how simple it is to get started with ChatGPT, Gemini, MagicSchoolAI, SchoolAI, and Curipod, and how these tools can revolutionize your teaching. Learn practical tips and tricks to automate lesson planning, grading, and student feedback, saving you valuable hours each day. This session features real-world examples and interactive activities, showcasing how these AI tools can enhance student engagement and personalize learning. Walk away with actionable insights to transform your classroom and maximize your time!
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avatar for Michael Wesely

Michael Wesely

Instructional Tech Specialist, Kempsville Elementary School
I am an Instructional Technology Specialist at Kempsville Elementary in Virginia Beach, VA and love being a technology innovator. It is such an exciting time to be an educator with all the different ways you can engage your students learning. I love sharing and seeing the amazing... Read More →
avatar for Beth Smith

Beth Smith

Instructional Tech Specialist, Woodstock Elementary School
My passion lies in leveraging AI to streamline teacher tasks, integrating technology to create engaging learning experiences for students, and fostering a love for coding and robotics. My diverse background as a classroom teacher and a Gifted Resource Teacher enriches my current role... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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