Sessions
Key Indicators Of Highly Effective Technology Use
Presenter: Steven Anderson
Technology in the classroom is becoming nearly as ubiquitous as textbooks and pencils. Each day students encounter lessons designed with technology in mind. However, as educators and school leaders, how do we know if the lesson is highly effective? What can we look for, in any classroom, in the context of learning, to determine if that use of technology is effective or not? When new technologies or instructional practices are introduced into classrooms, it can be a challenge for leaders and educators to communicate how everything fits together to create a richer learning environment. Join us as we will examine the key indicators of highly effective technology use and how school leaders, teachers and students can best identify when technology works and when it does not.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Room: Ballroom D
How Mad Men Got Creativity Right
Presenter: Steven Anderson
Talk to any teacher and the virtue they want students to exhibit is creativity. Ask any student what they wish they could do more in the classroom and they’d say be creative. Ask any parent what they want their child to grow up and be; innovative and creative. The Ad Men and Mad Men of the 1960’s were the most creative and innovative people on the planet during their time. So what did they do that we can use for learning? What do creative people look like? And how can creativity be a better part of what we do for kids? How can we borrow from the Mad Men and inspire creativity and innovation in our students?
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Room: Ballroom D
Speech Recognition - Making Written
Presenter: Valeska Gioia
Speech recognition is a program where individuals can transcribe their words digitally in lieu of using the standard keyboard or writing instruments. Many individuals do extremely well with these many of these programs. This can be used for individuals with physical disabilities, processing issues, and sensory issues, not to mention anyone that would prefer using their voice instead of typing. Their are many free programs built into Microsoft and Apple and many apps that are available for free. In this workshop, we will go over the various programs that are free and available to anyone that has a PC or MAC and then we will go over the various professional programs and the benefits of them to the individuals that needs them for school and for their vocation.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: Ballroom A
Have You Explored ETV Resources & PD Recently? Share, Blend, Flip, Inquire, Collaborate
Presenter: Donna Thompson
PreK-12. Knowitall.org-NEW/Improved-SC History, “Southern Campaign-American Revolution,” “Between the Waters” (Hobcaw Barony, Georgetown), Careers, Gullah Culture. PBSLearningMedia.org-all subjects, interactives, images. PBSKids.org-activities/apps and parents/caregivers resources. “Carolina Classrooms”-could be your school! Free Professional Development-creative webtools, quick assessments, blending, Google or Microsoft- tailored for you. Recertification courses.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: Ballroom B
Technology Support from the Students
Presenter: Angus Chingman
With 1:1 initiatives sweeping the state and country, wouldn't it be great to get students to take the technological lead at schools? This session will show you how to set up a student-led technology team and how they can benefit the entire school.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: Ballroom C
Creating Connections and Building Collaborations Through Social and Digital Media
Presenter: Arieus Alcide
Marketing a higher education distance program presents great opportunities and concerns when implementing and integrating emerging technologies with social media platforms. Learn how a multi-site college incorporated blogs, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms to increase student interaction between distance campuses.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR102/103
EDFacts: Reporting PowerSchool Data to the US Department of Education
Presenter: Aaron Brown
This presentation goes over how the SC Department of Education uses the data from PowerSchool in order to prepare annual submissions to the US Department of Education. It also discusses some data not collected through PowerSchool, such as some Title I information, and how district staff can find NCES IDs.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR104/105
Project Management: The Ultimate Tools for Students
Presenter: David Helps Jr., PMP
This Session will cover Project Management Institute’s philosophies and methodologies of Project Management as they relate to Students improvements in learning and growth. We will discuss how students can use the principles and processes of the PMI Methodology to ensure success in the classroom, in sports and in life, in general.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR202
Mission: Possible – Geocaching: Operate Handheld, Satellite-enabled Devices to Perform Engaging Educational Investigations.
Presenter: Gary Senn
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tap into the Earth’s Satellite-based Global Positioning System with handheld devices to search for a variety of packages placed in secret locations. Your science, social studies, ELA, mathematics and technology skills will be required for the success of the mission.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR203
STEM and Collaboration Tools using Discus – South Carolina’s Virtual Library
Presenter: Linda Heimburger
Discover possibilities with free STEM resources and Collaboration Tools. Bring your device and come learn how to use these online resources to build activities and foster STEM learning. Discus - South Carolina's Virtual Library is available to all South Carolina citizens.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR204
A "QWIQR" (Quicker) Flipped Classroom
Presenter: Adam Powley
Flipped and Blended Models allow students to gain content knowledge through digital content. "QWIQR" reduces needed time and turns a low level "knowledge" activity into a higher order one. When combined other game inspired design elements and an online delivery systems this technique can make a tedious activity more engaging.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR205
Make Life Easier and Increase Your Productivity with Add-Ons
Presenter: Pamela Hanfland
Are you a busy teacher or administrator? Then this session is for you! Add-Ons give you the power to speed up tasks, both small and large. Come learn how Add-Ons will increase your productivity and make life easier. BYOD to install the items that would help you the most.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR206
2017-18 Changes in State Reporting of Student Data
Presenter: Tameka LeGrant
The session will provide an overview of state reporting and details for data fields and data values that have changed or have been updated for the school year 2017-2018.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: Ballroom A
Personalizing Your Professional Development Model At No Financial Or Political Cost
Presenter: Scott Rhymer
We ask our teachers to personalize learning to the needs of students, yet we continue to deliver a "one size fits all" professional development model from the district/school down to the teachers. Transform your PD model with no additional costs by changing your mindset to meet the needs of teachers.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: Ballroom B
Making Formative Assessment Fun (and free!)
Presenter: Staci Dodgens
We hope to show you some fun formative assessments that keep our students SUPER engaged in the classroom and won't cost you extra money to use!
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR101
Increasing Parent Communication In Your Classroom With The Use Of Technology
Presenter: Denise Wright
Participants in this session will review methods of instructional technology to increase parent communication. Online conference booking tools, easy ways for teachers to communicate with parents about items needed for class, and having a personalized presence with parents will be reviewed. Increasing parent involvement is key to a successful student. Participants will use these tools and view how they can increase their work efficiency.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR102/103
Multimodal learning for students with and without disabilities
Presenter: Robert Dawson
Each person with a disability is unique. They have different strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. Assistive and adaptive technology is often thought about as devices for persons with disabilities. This presentation will identify free or inexpensive software/APPS, which can be incorporated into the design of classes to aid all students.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR104/105
MathRobo: Using Robotics to Teach Mathematical Concepts
Presenter: Tracy Brown
MathRobo is a session that will show teachers a new innovative way of teaching mathematics concepts using Robotics. Teachers will learn how technology resources such as Ozobot and Sphero robots can be integrated into mathematics to teach students concepts in real world situations while creating rigorous instruction.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR202
Makey Makey something possible
Presenter: Robert McMahon
Come and Makey Makey something.. Anything possible. Electronics, Engineering, Computer Programing is not Mission Impossible with your students. Makey all of these this possible, with the Makey Makey. Come and learn how to incorporate this cool new device in your classroom, with uses in all subjects and all grade levels. We will create interactive posters, electronic chains, musical devices and much much more.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR203
Broadband on School Buses - The challenges and possibilities
Presenter: Bill Brown
Discover the technical challenges of implementing broadband on school buses from a district that has deployed broadband to the entire fleet. How do you handle filtering, security, monitoring, and access by personal devices? What other possibilities exist with a broadband connection.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR204
PowerSchool Forum
Presenter: John James
TBA
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR206
Turning sideways top 10 tools presentations: Let's review tools together and publish results!
Presenter: Michael Lampe
We've all been here. We are thrilled to walk away with 2-3 technology tools we haven't heard of yet that we may use for instruction. Let's try something different. Join us i as we create our own tool review rubric and share results!
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: Ballroom A
Digital primary resources from the Library of Congress
Presenter: Anne Lemieux
Learn quick and easy ways to incorporate digital primary sources into the classroom. Learn about the many resources online through the Library of Congress.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: Ballroom C
Designing Online Courses for All Learners with Universal Design for Learning
Presenter: Casey Carroll
Accessibility in online course design can be enhanced by applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to course design from the beginning. Participants will learn about the principles of UDL, how to incorporate UDL with alignment of course elements, and will design a course module using UDL principles.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR101
Malware Incident Prevention and Handling
Presenter: Kenneth Puett
How technologist can reduce the risks of malware, phishing, and ransomware in a K-12 environment and would to do to mitigate issues should the worst happen.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR102/103
South Carolina’s Statewide Assessments: Precoding with PowerSchool Data, Test Data Files, and Online Test Administration
Presenter: Imelda Go
Alissa Wise co-presents this session. The precode data from PowerSchool, the use of test data files, and how students take tests online will be discussed. Participants will see examples of how technology is used to enhance the online testing experience of students taking South Carolina’s online assessments.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR104/105
Creating Infographics as a Part of Research and Critical Thinking
Presenter: Susan Aplin
Research and critical thinking are essential 21st century skills. Come explore how students can create infographics as a way to demonstrate their learning. Learn how a media specialist, classroom teacher, and tech coach can collaborate to help guide students through reading, research, and creation. Come ready to learn and create!
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR202
Integrating Online Resources into the Curriculum
Presenter: Linda Heimburger
Come explore FREE online resources and learn how to integrate them into curriculum standards. K-12 resources will be demonstrated and activities shared. Tools for accessing and downloading information will also be covered. Access to DIscus - South Carolina's Virtual Library is free to all citizens of South Carolina.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR203
Coding in the Classroom with Little Learners
Presenter: Andrea Derrick
By integrating content-rich coding opportunities into instruction, teachers are able to provide learning experiences that focus on critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. These “out-of-the-box” activities engage and empower all types of student learners. Come join us to examine content-based coding in the classroom with primary and elementary age students.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR204
The Greater Good
Presenter: Tammy Goodlett
It has been said that leadership is a prime force that makes positive things happen in a community. As teachers, we are individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying perspectives, in this session we will share ideas and experiences, develop new skills and knowledge about leadership, and create plans and strategies for implementing inclusion of students, not exclusion. We will discuss stereotypes,motivation, and how to include the most difficult students!
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR205
PowerSchool Tips from School and District Users as Presented by PS Coordinators
Presenter: Jason Roop
The session will be moderated by the Office of Research and Data Analysis PowerSchool team who will gather district and school users to present tips and tricks they are using with PS data input, reporting, procedures, etc. The hope is that sharing ideas and methods will help us all to be more effective in providing quality student data for state and federal reports reporting.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: Ballroom C
Course Code Crisis: Don’t be Caught Unaware!
Presenter: Darlene Prevatt
Presenters will share the GREAT importance of only using standardized course names and codes for all activities and courses, K-8 in the PS database. The improper use of codes could impact your student’s meeting graduation requirements.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR102/103
Grant Writing:. Mission Possible
Presenter: Kendra Thacker
Grant writing does not have to be a Mission Impossible. Tips and how-to write winning grants will be given in a fun game. Door prizes will be given to winning team members
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: Ballroom A
School District Website Accessibility Considerations and Requirements (State/Federal)
Presenter: Valarie Byrd
School District websites are a resource to communicate with district communities and they have statewide and national outreach. These websites include some content that is required by state and federal regulation. This session will provide an overview of information state and federal requirements of a district’s website content and other resources to consider for public awareness.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: Ballroom B
Virtual Field Trips: FREE to Travel, Unlimited Possibilities
Presenter: Edward Dougherty
Do rising costs, collecting permission slips, and limited options have you worried about exposing your students to the world by attending field trips? Have no fear! Come participate in a Mystery Hangout (live), and learn about using Google Tour Builder and Google Arts and Culture to bring your classroom to life!
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR101
Integrating Office 365 in Teaching Students with Disabilities
Presenter: Pankaj Khazanchi
Rapid changes in the use of technology is taking place in school settings. A variety of cloud technologies are available to K-12 classroom teachers. The purpose of this presentation is to enhance the skills of teachers in using Office 365 in making engaging lessons for students with disabilities.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR102/103
Dynamic Bridges for Learning: Maximize Learning for Tier 2 Students by Building Bridges Between the Prescribed Curriculum and Technology Integration.
Presenter: Tammy Haislip
Technology is the bridge that is needed for students to cross into deep learning. The Bridges Approach enriches, extends, and enables students to higher achievement through the integration of dynamic applications, and provides opportunities to evaluate and monitor progress in the midst of a highly engaging learning environment. This session will highlight common applications, such as Explain Everything, that can be used as platforms of communication for not only Tier 2 students, but all students.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR106
Getting Social: Connecting the Past, Present, and Future of Technology
Presenter: Joe Ryan
This session aims to close the generation gap between adults and children/teens, teach attendees about the newest and most popular devices and apps, and talk about the preventative measures that can be taken in an effort to protect the younger generations.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR202
Enhance Your Presentations with Office Mix and Sway
Presenter: Angel Harris
Office Mix is a PowerPoint add-on that allows you to draw on slides, insert quiz components, and record multi-media content. Office Sway combines text and other media to make a unique digital presentation. Learn how you can use these Office programs to enhance your presentations.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR203
Computer Science and the Office of Career and Technology Education
Presenter: Andrew Cook
This session will provide details on the SC Computer Science Initiative. It will also provide detailed information on the State of SC Course Standards and High School graduation requirements. Teacher Licensure details will also be discussed. Student enrollment data will be highlighted as well.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR204
Mission Possible: Differentiating Learning Through A Digital Classroom
Presenter: Stacy Powell
If your mission is a paperless classroom, then this session is for you! Hear from two high school teachers who have implemented this with a one to one classroom setting in chemistry, forensic science, turf management, and personal finance. We will tell you what worked and what did not!
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR205
Lights, Camera, Action - Hosting a Student Film Festival
Presenter: Nichole Allmann
Participants will develop comprehensive procedures for creating their very own district wide Film Festival Event, from beginning stages of planning to the final show where they celebrate the students hard work through an Awards ceremony. This Film Festival event empowers students to develop critical visual literacy and multimedia skills.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR206
The Power of Proficiency
Presenter: Tracye Stormer
Districts are incorporating more and more technology in the classrooms - is it making a difference? Making sure certified staff are technology competent (SC Proviso 1A.21) provides a base. Jasper County began Teacher Technology Proficiencies for the 2016-17 school year; learn the impact technology proficiencies have made in the district and the classroom.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: Ballroom A
Managing Class with Google Classroom
Presenter: Melissa Epps
Participants will gain knowledge on tips and tricks for using your Google Classroom. Come and experience what it is like for a student to use the Classroom workflow. Participants will compare the teacher and student sides. Explore real-life examples of how Google Classroom is used. Create a Google Classroom for teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, and professional development facilitators.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: Ballroom B
Student-Centered Technology in the Science Classroom
Presenter: Jessica Fox
Learn easy and engaging ways to use student centered technology in your science classroom. From BrainPop's new tools to FlipGrid, your students will be excited to show you what they have learned. Bring your ipad, laptop, or chromebook to fully particiapte.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR101
Data Security in a FERPA environment
Presenter: Kenneth Puett
An in depth look at FERPA, CIPA, COPPA and other laws involving student data and privacy.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR104/105
Making PD Meaningful and Relevant
Presenter: Shaye Stephens
This session will cover strategies for meaningful PD including flipped PD, individualized PLC’s, technology integration, and school-wide OneNote PD notebooks. Our approach to PD is to make it as relevant as possible while simultaneously providing necessary content and modeling strategies and applications that can be used in classrooms.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR106
Students & Teachers Energizing Minds(STEM) Using 21st Century Cs
Presenter: Krynica Drake
The 4Cs(Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, & Critical Thinking) are soft skills that the majority of today's STEM employers are searching for in applicants along with content proficiency. During this session, you will learn a plethora of Web 2.0 Tools that address integrating the 4Cs into STEM and tips for effectively utilizing them in your K-12 classrooms!
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR202
Level Up! Integrating Games and Gamification to Support Teaching & Learning
Presenter: Michael M Grant
Games and gamification can be powerful and controversial tools for teaching and learning. This session will provide (a) background on learning, motivation, and research for using games and gamification; (b) explanation and examples of gaming to support learning; and (c) strategies, examples, and opportunities for gamification to support coursework.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR203
Moving Education Technology in the Right Direction
Presenter: Barbara Nesbitt
K-12 districts are establishing technology ecosystems that allow for flexibility and choice, in selecting the digital tools and learning resources that educators want and students need, and enabling them to work together seamlessly. Learn what leaders in K-12 are doing to enable a plug-and-play edtech ecosystem through collaboration and innovation.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR204
Digital Portfolios in the Elementary Classroom
Presenter: Betsey Altman
Our students do amazing work each and everyday, but where does it go? Who sees it? It's time for us to get our students' hard work out there; to give them a worldwide audience! In this session participants will learn how to use tools like Google Sites and Seesaw to create digital portfolios for their elementary students!
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR205
Using Technology for Student Accountability
Presenter: Bill Brown
We all dread the words “lost student” and with technology we can implement a system to track car and bus riders, walkers, and extended care buses to reduce the number of temporarily misplaced students. Join us to see a system in operation that tracks 38,000+ students each day.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: Ballroom A
Virtual Reality: Uses in your Classroom
Presenter: Michael Leonard
Come, bring your phone and try out Virtual Reality (VR) yourself. We will provide you a VR headset and pointers to VR videos and apps that are ready for your classroom. This is a hand-on session where you will learn VR basics including phone requirements, headsets, and VR content.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: Ballroom B
Changing Your Class Path with Math Paths!
Presenter: Erin McNeill
Integrating literary skills and mathematical skills can sometimes be a daunting task for both teachers and students. Learn how to use Google Forms to create a math path that focuses on key math and literary concepts that are focused on your standards. Math Paths can be used in center rotations, collaborative groups, homework, or whole class. (Some Google Form experience is needed)
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR101
How to assess the accessibility of your website
Presenter: Pieter Cargill
This session will demonstrate how to use a variety of free and paid tools to assess the accessibility of your district / school website to ensure that it complies with Federal and state accessibility laws.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR102/103
Business Continuity Planning for Schools and Why It Matters
Presenter: Dana Austin
Whenever disaster strikes, the most critical asset that every school must protect from sudden loss is their staff and their data. By creating a Busi¬ness Continuity Plan schools are increasing their level of preparedness and maintain¬ing a continuity of operations that is a basic requirement of any effective school.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR104/105
Better Together: Tools for Mobile Collaboration
Presenter: Erin Besser
With over 80,000 educational applications available, exploring these resources for appropriate and meaningful collaborative instruction can be daunting and hard to navigate. In this session, we’ll explore specific mobile applications and web 2.0 tools that can be used to enhance collaborative practice.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR203
Kick start learning with Classkick!
Presenter: Michael Carothers
Teachers struggle to provide students with feedback and answer their questions. Classkick is a free app that eliminates those roadblocks, showing teachers what students are doing and who needs help. The teacher can zoom into any student’s sheet to help and ask a probing question to redirect their thinking.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR205
What About Us: Integrating Technology into Art, Dance, and Music Classrooms
Presenter: Drew Dickey
This session will discuss ways to integrate technology, 1:1 integration, and project based learning into arts classrooms. This session will discuss all grade levels and will offer a practical look at what arts teachers need for technology support and integrstion for effective and meaningful instruction.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR206
Student Data: The Impact of PS Setup and Procedural Changes for Chronic Absenteeism, Truancy, and Incident Management
Presenter: Zenobia Ealy
Presenters will cover information on Chronic Absenteeism: PS data entry, data reporting and updates needed as the year progresses. Aveene Coleman will also provide information on truancy and incident management.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00-12:00
Room: MR202
The Internet of Things (IoT): Connecting Your Classroom to the Cloud
Presenter: Michael Leonard
This hands-on session will show you how IFTTT (If This Then That) can engage your students through their love of social media and smartphones while teaching them basic coding skills. Learn how to create applets which enable interaction between different web services including SMS, Calendar, Gmail, DropBox, and Weather.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: Ballroom B
Overview of Deployment and Management of Windows 10
Presenter: Don Jones
Overview of Windows 10 Deployment and Management. Discuss and demo using free tools to deploy and support your Windows 10 environment. All tools are being used in many school district in both NC and SC.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: Ballroom C
Finding, Using, and Sharing South Carolina Lessons for One-to-One Environments
Presenter: Dean Byrd
ETV's newest educational service, LearningWhy.org… Start using project-based, 1:1, and traditional lessons suited to meet your needs. Learn how and where to share, upload, vet, and promote lessons using 1:1 devices. The lessons are fully ready to implement, including essential questions, lesson progressions, assessments, and all correlated to current standards.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR101
Struggling with Student Engagement? Send Out an SOS (Strategy, that is)!
Presenter: Cecilia Wilburn-Davis
Welcome to the Spotlight on Strategies (S.O.S.) challenge! The Discovery Education S.O.S. series provides help, tips, and tricks for integrating technology and digital media into your classroom curriculum and for increasing student engagement and involvement in your lessons.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR102/103
DAP Grant Writing
Presenter: Jennifer Pierce
Informational session to help schools apply for the DAP grant. How to access and understand their schools specific needs and strategies for the grant application process.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR104/105
SCASA Instructional Leader’s and IT Leader’s Meeting (Private)
Presenter: Tim Timmons
This session is open to the SCASA Information/Systems Technology leaders.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR106
Getting the Most out of Your LMS: LTI Integrations
Presenter: Jason Paddock
Get the most out of your Learning Management System by bridging your favorite tools to work within one system. We will demonstrate how we use Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integrations in Canvas to easily use tools like NBC Learn, PlayPosit, Google Docs, and OneNote inside our LMS.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR202
What’s Going On Out There? Current Practices in Technology Teacher Education
Presenter: Erin Besser
Being a teacher today not only requires skills in a variety of technology and media but the ability to thoughtfully select and implement these technologies across the curriculum to enhance student learning. However, training preservice teachers to do so varies tremendously among institutions. This session will look at optimal features of technology courses and what institutions are doing to prepare their future teachers.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR203
MIDDLE School Blend (Mixing In Digital Devices in Learning Environments)
Presenter: Marcia Kish
Looking for ways to use the devices in a middle school classroom? Learn about how MIDDLE (Mixing In Digital Devices in Learning Environments) can transform your classroom. This session will focus in on tools, techniques, and programs that Middle School students can use in a blended learning environment.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR204
Learning by Creating: Music Production in the Academic Classroom
Presenter: Drew Dickey
This session is designed to demonstrate useful software, apps, and websites for music production with practical ways to integrate music technology into different academic areas. This can be used in both a lab setting and for 1:1 classroom integration.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR206
Google Add-Ons Make Life Easy!
Presenter: April Garrett
Are you a busy teacher? Then this session is for you! Come learn about google add-ons and extensions that will make life easier in your classroom! From paperless grading to uploading pre-made tests to google forms, we will cover a variety of tools that will make going paperless so easy, you will wonder why you didn't do it before!
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: Ballroom A
Easy E-Rate
Presenter: Andrew Epting
The Easy E-Rate presentation will provide information to EDTech attendees with updated information about the E-Rate program from a national and statewide perspective. Additionally, this presentation will serve as an introduction to the E-Rate program and review compliance requirements such as proper Form 471 filing and document retention.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: Ballroom C
Making Accessible Documents 101
Presenter: Cheryl Kirkpatrick
Accessibility applies to more than web pages. All electronic information should be accessible regardless of format. Learn basic principles to make content accessible in MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF or other document formats. Learn about fonts, structure, graphics, tables, captions and hyperlinks. Find out about evaluation tools and additional resources.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR101
Malware Incident Prevention and Handling
Presenter: Kenneth Puett
How technologist can reduce the risks of malware, phishing, and ransomware in a K-12 environment and would to do to mitigate issues should the worst happen.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR102/103
Business Analysis: One of the fastest growing profession today
Presenter: David Helps Jr., PMP
Find out how the principles and methodology of Business Analysis can help students become even better students and more focused individuals. We will discuss how to use the principles and processes of the IIBA Methodology to ensure success for any projects and how the profession of Business Analysis interacts with the profession of Project Management.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR202
Coding: It's Elementary, My Dear!
Presenter: Betsey Altman
It’s our job, as educators, to prepare our students for their future and that future involves Computer Science! Let’s take a look at the many apps, sites, and tools that we can use to jump start our students’ love for coding as early as Kindergarten! Participants will dive right in and get hands on practice with various coding devices including robots, apps, websites and more! No computer? No problem! We will discuss engaging unplugged activities as well! No coding experience needed!
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR203
Nuts and Bolts of the Blended Learning High School Classroom
Presenter: Marcia Kish
Do you want to see how blended learning could work in a high school environment? If so, this session, "The Nuts and Bolts of Blended Learning", will provide you with a toolbox of tips, tricks, and techniques to transform any subject into a blended learning classroom.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR204
Microsoft In the Classroom
Presenter: John Semberger
This session will be instructionally focused and showcase how Microsoft technologies enable 21st-century teaching and learning, improving student outcomes. Hands on demos will provide focus on using these products and tools within teaching and learning experiences. Solutions demonstrated will include; Microsoft Classroom, OneNote for Education, Minecraft for Education, Microsoft STEM solutions, and the new mixed reality in the classroom.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR205
Data Analysis for Quality and PS Accountability Changes, 2017-18
Presenter: Lisa Woodard
Lisa will provide an overview of how collected student data are analyzed for quality when records arrive through district uploads through Enrich to SCDE. Cynthia Hearn will provide updates for Data Accountability and how your data are used for reporting student counts, etc. to fulfill data requests for entities such as the SCDE, SC districts, federal agencies, or other state governmental agencies.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:40
Room: MR104/105
K-12 VDI (Virtual Desktop) Solution using Microsoft HyperV Solution
Presenter: Charles Morgan
K-12 VDI (Virtual Desktop) Solution using Microsoft HyperV Solution. Will discuss and demonstrate the Microsoft VDI solution using Microsoft HyperV and demonstrate using Windows and Chrome clients.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: Ballroom C
SCDE Technology and Data Initiatives, 2017-18
Presenter: Dan Ralyea
The South Carolina State Meeting Session presents an opportunity for the State Department of Education team to meet with district-level technology leaders. Dan Ralyea will present a high level “state of the state” of data -- collections and initiatives. Other agenda items will include timely information on E-Rate, Accountability Requirements, PS Updates/Connections, Enrich Data Collection (advanced features of DCT), SCDE Projects underway through the Project Management Team and other PowerSchool-related projects as part of SCDE overall goals. Featured presenters: Dan Ralyea, Cynthia Hearn, Tameka LeGrant, Imelda Go, Andrew Epting, Darlene Prevatt, and others.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Room: Ballroom D
Windows 10 S - Discussion and Demonstration of Windows 10 S Management
Presenter: Don Jones
Windows 10 S - Discussion and Demonstration of Windows 10 S Management. Will discuss and demonstrate the new Windows 10 S operating system and how to manage it.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR101
On a Mission to Move Beyond Classroom Walls with Wikis, Podcasts and Service Learning
Presenter: Tasha Thomas
Studies show that both technology integration and service learning initiatives increase student motivation, provide relevant context and build bonds between educational institutes and local communities. This hands-on session discusses components of a service-learning course, showcasing the integration of wikis and podcasts. Participants experience the blending of traditional literacies with technology and reflect on how students take reading, writing and research beyond the classroom to serve local non-profit agencies, forging relationships with lifelong impact.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: Ballroom A
One to One: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Presenter: Burt Lancaster
Successful 1:1 initiatives do not happen by accident. Learning from the good, bad, and ugly experiences of others can teach valuable lessons. Join us and learn best practices derived from numerous school districts related to the extensive planning, defined processes, constant communication, and strategic execution associated with 1:1.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: Ballroom B
Review Games 500: Beyond Jeopardy
Presenter: Kendra Thacker
Review Games can assist students review content in a fun interactive way. Teachers have used Jeopardy as a tool for many years. There are many games that would provide variety and interactivity that are fun and engaging for students. Participants will receive a variety of templates that can be customized for any subject and for any grade level.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: Ballroom C
Accessibility for Google Drive: A closer look at Add-ons as Assistive Technology
Presenter: Madalina Tudora
Whether you are using Google extensively or just on occasion, this workshop will provide information and resources you should know about! We will review free built-in features and add-ons available in Google Docs that can be used as assistive technology supports for reading, writing, math, organization and more.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR101
Creating Instructional Videos
Presenter: Debbie Jarrett
Discover easy ways to create instructional videos to use in your classroom.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR102/103
The Power of PowerPoint and its Competitors
Presenter: Katie McKinley
The ability to choose and manipulate different forms of multimedia software (PowerPoint, Prezi, Office Mix, VLC, TopHat, etc.) in order to better influence learning outcomes in the classroom.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR202
Finding your Voice: Using Digital Storytelling in Early Childhood
Presenter: Ryan Stone
Although most forms of digital storytelling focus on teaching the process of telling a story, we used technology to document and share finished student stories through animation. This session will invite participants to view and discuss child-made animations as a way to integrate technology within early childhood classrooms.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR203
Establishing an Online Instructor Presence
Presenter: Matthew Tyler
Are you an online instructor who wants to boost your instructor presence and possibly reduce DWF rates? Do you wonder how you can facilitate a social connection and online learning environment that is comparable to that of a face-to-face class? If so, this session is for you! Co-presenter: Jean Bennett
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR204
Developing a cohesive Visual Arts Program using Weebly, STEAM, Blended Learning, and NewTech innovations
Presenter: Leandra walcott
With a rapidly growing Visual Arts Department, this session focuses on how three art teachers’ collaboration, construction, and maintenance of a cohesive and progressive Visual Arts Program through the use of a Weebly website. Enriched and empowered with NewTech, Blended Learning, and STEAM powered lessons, participants will explore all that the Weebly site can offer the arts classrooms and strengthen your department as a whole.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR205
Rocking Robotics: Robotics in the Media Center/Classroom
Presenter: Jolandra White
Would you like to have your own Robot? Robotics is a great way to teach students to problem solve, code and work cooperatively to solve an everyday problem. Come and learn how the use of Robotics in the Media Center /Classroom can be a fun way for every day learning.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR206
Let the Learning Continue!
Presenter: Jenny Powell
By using apps such as ShowMe and Educreations, teachers can promote engaged learning whether or not teacher or student is in the classroom. These interactive whiteboard apps allow teachers to record, annotate, and narrate nearly any kind of content. Students can use these apps to showcase their learning as well!
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR207
Engage & Inspire: Project Ideas for Empowering 21st Century Learners
Presenter: David Kelly
21st Century Learners need to learn 21st Century skills. This session provides you with project ideas for teaching your students 21st Century skills while demonstrating their mastery of the academic content. Attendees need to bring a device and a collaborative spirit.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR208
Tech Tools for your 1:1 ESOL classroom
Presenter: Ivette Davis
Are you interested in finding unique ways to engage your ESOL learners while integrating technology in a 21st-century classroom? Look no further! Join us for a fun session where you will learn how to utilize educational resources such as Padlet, ClassFlow, and much more!
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Room: MR209
Paper “Less” Projects
Presenter: Greta Flinn
Are your projects stuck in a rut? Do you wish your students would think beyond slide presentations and posters? Join us to see a plethora of digital project ideas and examples.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: Ballroom A
Revamp the Computer Lab
Presenter: Megan McNinch
Technology class is no longer just about computers. It's about the future. It's about innovation. It's about collaboration. After growing our technology program for several years, this is our first year with an Innovation Lab. Come join the discussion on revamping outdated computer labs to best fit the needs of the students in your school.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: Ballroom B
Using Green Screen in the Classroom
Presenter: Lisa Harris
Send your students into outer space, place them inside a piece of art, or have them interact with a character from a book. Come learn how you can use green screen technology in your classroom to engage students, and implement project-based learning strategies while meeting content area standards.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: Ballroom C
Put your Emoji in a Museum
Presenter: Robert McMahon
Attendees will learn how to use free tools available to everyone to create beautiful interactive museums, emoji stories (creating your own Emoji’s) and Putting themselves in any historical event they want. You will walk out inspired knowing that nothing is impossible when it comes to technology.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR102/103
Personalized Learning: A State-Level Perspective
Presenter: Lauren McCauley
Join us to learn more about what the SC Department of Education is doing to support and encourage personalized learning in South Carolina. You will learn about best practices in use across the State and what you can do to launch or expand personalized learning in your district.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR104/105
Badge Me, Baby
Presenter: Pamela Inabinett
Tech for the Tech Challenged: Come learn how to motivate students and teachers to use technology effectively in the classroom.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR202
C.I.A. (Creating Innovative Assessments)
Presenter: Bianca Woodard
Traditional assessments are a thing of the past! Students long to express their creativity and they desire to be engaged in the learning process. This presentation will show you how to use technology to capture authentic assessments, increase engagement, and promote positive feedback among peers.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR204
Creating a Tech Team
Presenter: Michelle Norwood
Learn how creating a technology team at your school can help your staff integrate technology into their classrooms. Developing an in-house tech team can be a source of support and professional development with technology integration.
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR205
Makey, Makey: Letting Kids Build the World
Presenter: David Lockhart
School should be a place of creations! School should be a place for making! Fortunately, the maker movement is picking up steam to give kids those opportunities! Come learn what the maker movement is, how to implement it, and of course IDEAS to make it happen! You will have plenty of time to explore maker prompts and tools, and there is an interactive maker guide as a take home. Get your kids MAKING!
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR206
Colorful & Creative-Google Drawing for Everyone
Presenter: P. Sloan Joseph
This session will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Learn how your students can create timelines, infographics, badges, weather trackers, and much more. Google Drawings has something for all grade levels and subjects. Bring your electronic device and your creativity!
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR207
Making an Impact: My 1st year as a Digital Learning Coach
Presenter: Jennifer Byrd
I will share with you how I was able to positively impact my school during my first year as a Digital Learning Coach, all while using FREE tools! We'll talk everything from creating forms to creating a positive culture!
Date: 10/27/17
Time: 10:15 - 11:15
Room: MR209