In this session, educators will learn a variety of grants they can apply for to receive items (technology or other) for their classrooms. Grants will include Donors Choose and Giving Tree.
I have been teaching for 21 years and have taught kindergarten, 5th and 6th grade (all subjects), and for the last 6 years I have been the EAST facilitator at Searcy Ahlf Junior High School. I have a BSE in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Arkansas State University and a... Read More →
Trying to reach your teachers and running out of time? Need quick and easy ways to present new information to staff? This session will cover how to incorporate ideas such as tech tuesday, potty pd, and other avenues to share professional development tidbits with staff.
Bring your lessons to life with Edpuzzle app smashing! What is app smashing? It’s when you mix and match various apps to create an engaging learning experience. In this hands-on session, participants will explore apps that pair well with Edpuzzle video lessons, various sample activities, and will try their hand at app smashing!
Before joining the Edpuzzle team, Sarah was a 9th-grade World History Teacher and Tech Coach in NC. She currently serves as one of Edpuzzle's Community Engagement Coordinators and loves all things professional learning and Ed Tech conferences. Sarah lives in Carthage, NC with her... Read More →
If you are looking for ways to connect and focus on SEL, come join us!! We will dive into how to effectively build strong relationships through multiple team building activities that go beyond the "getting to know you" and push kids to open up. In addition, we will participate in a lesson that saw 30% of my students open up about abuse and neglect in just one class period.
In today's media-rich world, we are constantly bombarded with images, memes, emojis and videos. During this session, you will consider how images and other visual media can be used to spark inquiry, convey emotions, and to inform and persuade. We'll do an activity to show the importance of images and do a text-rendering strategy that you're sure to use back in your own classroom! You'll also receive resources for finding images.
Have you ever wondered what that “perfect tech team” might look like in your classroom, building, department or group? Well, wonder no more! Join us in this relaxed round-table discussion as we share different integrated technology options with like-minded participants. Whether you have solid tech teams in place, or are just looking for ideas to start the process, this session is for you. We will collaborate and learn from each other as we share the ups and downs, glows and grows, and ins and outs of technology implementation as it pertains to us and our district. We will leave this session feeling more confident in setting goals for ourselves and our tech teams to build a cohesive unit within our learning and working environment.
Instructional/Technology Coach, Rogers Public Schools
Tena Reese has been a Technology Curriculum Specialist with Rogers Public Schools since 1995. She holds a teaching certification, as well as a master's degree in Educational Technology from the University of Arkansas. Although she works with K-12 schools, her focus is with grade... Read More →
Joey Gall has just completed her 31st (and final) year as an educator with Rogers Public Schools. Her career began in 1991 as a 1st grade teacher, and she continued in the classroom for ten years, teaching grades 1-3. She earned her Master's in Library Media Science and became a K-5... Read More →
Starting this summer, I will be a new member of the technology team for Rogers Public Schools as a Technology Curriculum Specialist supporting our 17 elementary schools. This is will be my 20th year in education with experience primarily as an elementary teacher, special education... Read More →
This session will show ELA teachers of all levels how to organize and implement a unit wherein a whole class designs, writes, revises, and publishes a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure novella. Students discover how to write like a choir sings--with one cohesive voice, and have a lot of fun doing it. Free digital copies of selected student books and organizational templates will be shared.
I am a Master Professional Educator in English Language Arts currently in my eighteenth year of teaching, and my sixth year at the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. My favorite thing is writing curriculum, and I served as a Subject Matter Expert for Construct... Read More →
Learn how to give effective digital feedback to your students through the use of free tools. Tools will include Google Keep, Mote, Alice Keeler scripts, Screencastify and Orange Slide Docs Add-on.
Welcome to Nearpod. If you are brand new to Nearpod, this is the session for you. You will participate in a LIVE Nearpod lesson as a learner and leave with the basics to share a LIVE lesson with your learners on Monday! Great for teachers or administrators who want to better understand how Nearpod can support the learning in the classroom.
@julie_cobbJulie Cobb is a Manager on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters... Read More →
This session will give attendees all the tools and important tips they need to become content creators at their site or district. Attendees will learn everything from design need to knows, to which programs will work for what. Additionally, as attendees learn about new tools and tips they will engage in discussions about how to tell their school or districts story and the powerful effects branding can have on your school or district.
Courtney Reaves has been an educator for 19 years and currently serves as a STEM teacher in the Little Rock School District. She has experience as a library media specialist, where she discovered her passion for all things makerspace and STEM. Courtney is also a Certified Google Trainer... Read More →
Participants will learn how to communicate with parents from eschool and be able to show teachers ways to communicate with students and parents. You will also learn how to build basic searches out of eschool using advanced search tools.
Coordinator of Academic and Administrative Accountability, Springdale Public Schools
I am starting my 38th year in education. I have experience in scheduling, testing, eschool, cognos, TRIAND, athletics, administration just to name a few.
This unique session provides a forum for librarians to network, share best practices, and discuss challenges faced during the pandemic. Topics will include digital tools for remote learning, digital reading platforms, and print book supply chain issues. Participants are encouraged to share ideas to promote literacy and ways to collaborate with teachers in their building.
Join us for a panel presentation and discussion with new teachers, administrators, and college mentors as we share best practices to support our newest educators! New teachers, come get the answers you need to help you navigate the next school year. We also welcome educators who support new teachers to share what works and to take back new ideas. No device will be needed.
Instructional/Technology Coach, Springdale Public Schools
I am an instructional specialist and arts integration specialist for Springdale Schools. I provide professional development and support teachers in the classroom to incorporate effective instructional strategies to teach all students.
Engage in a praise makeover by examining effective uses of praise to support learning. Praise is a powerful motivational tool that builds positive relationships and helps students to develop and enhance a growth mindset. Join us in discovering the power of praise for your classroom!
Jen Foster has been an Instructional Consultant for the eMINTS National Center as part of the University of Missouri - College of Education for the last 11 years. She provides educators with professional development for the effective integration of technology and research into practice... Read More →
Do your current lessons have a great foundation…but might be a little outdated? Or maybe the bones of the content are strong, but the method needs an upgrade and a fresh, new look? No need to list and sell that lesson…All you have on your hands is a Fixer Upper! Come learn about how to effectively implement the SAMR Model into your curriculum with a variety of tools and resources that will give your old lesson NEW LIFE! (Bring your device and an already-created lesson or standard that you might want to transform into a meaningful tech-implemented “fixer upper.” This session is perfect for participants of all skill levels!)
Canva for Education brings the power of Canva for personal use directly into the classroom. Learn how you and your students can design and make stunning presentations, infographics, websites, and more! Canva for Education helps you make a truly inspirational impression. https://bit.ly/MagicCanva
Nikki Schwartz is an Educational Program Coordinator for eMINTS National Center. Nikki started her career in education in 2006 as an eMINTS teacher in 3rd grade. Through her time in education, she worked as a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teacher. After receiving her Masters in Educational... Read More →
Come learn about the most recent amazing updates to Nearpod's Time to Climb and Collaborate Board. Explorer strategies using our gamified quiz to make assessing students more fun and more impactful. Consider how the enhancement to the Collaborate Board can make digital conversation more enticing and easily blend with more traditional conversations.
@julie_cobbJulie Cobb is a Manager on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters... Read More →
Ready to level up your video lessons with Edpuzzle? In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to create engaging video lessons, embed assessment questions, and navigate easy to read data in Edpuzzle. This powerful platform is a must have for your EdTech toolkit, come find out why!
Before joining the Edpuzzle team, Sarah was a 9th-grade World History Teacher and Tech Coach in NC. She currently serves as one of Edpuzzle's Community Engagement Coordinators and loves all things professional learning and Ed Tech conferences. Sarah lives in Carthage, NC with her... Read More →
Have you ever wished you could create a space online to collect all your resources and information in one easy-to-find location? And, do you dream of having a place to share with other educators, students and parents? If so, this session is for you! Participants who have a Google account already established and a familiarity with Google products will benefit most. Together, we will discover how you can easily: · Create your own site · Update and personalize your site · Share and collaborate with others · Preview and publish your site Come prepared to get started on your own site, as well as walk away with several ideas and resources to help you implement this learning in your work environment…no matter the subject matter or grade level.
Joey Gall has just completed her 31st (and final) year as an educator with Rogers Public Schools. Her career began in 1991 as a 1st grade teacher, and she continued in the classroom for ten years, teaching grades 1-3. She earned her Master's in Library Media Science and became a K-5... Read More →
Starting this summer, I will be a new member of the technology team for Rogers Public Schools as a Technology Curriculum Specialist supporting our 17 elementary schools. This is will be my 20th year in education with experience primarily as an elementary teacher, special education... Read More →
Ever struggle with what to do those first couple of weeks when you’re being asked to build a classroom community? Come learn some activities and tips that will build those positive classroom relationships from day one! https://bit.ly/i2sdaleKickoff
Nikki Schwartz is an Educational Program Coordinator for eMINTS National Center. Nikki started her career in education in 2006 as an eMINTS teacher in 3rd grade. Through her time in education, she worked as a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teacher. After receiving her Masters in Educational... Read More →
In this age of technology, relationship building is more important that ever! This session is perfect for teachers at all levels, giving you everything you need to build strong, respectful relationships with students of all ages. Not only will your students feel like they can approach you with anything, but strong teacher-student relationships have also been shown to lead to higher academic achievement for students. Build a classroom environment where every student can thrive today!
Jen Foster has been an Instructional Consultant for the eMINTS National Center as part of the University of Missouri - College of Education for the last 11 years. She provides educators with professional development for the effective integration of technology and research into practice... Read More →
At Apple, we believe creativity is essential to human progress because we know how important creativity is in our world and in people’s lives. But creativity can be hard to define, so in this session we’ll explore recent research findings on creativity in teaching and learning that demonstrate the power of creativity for students. We’ll also discuss how Apple products enables simple and powerful ways to help bring creativity into learning.
Educators are inundated with digital resources, but how, why and when should we use them? Come hear from two EdTech Specialists serving teachers preK-12 to answer these very questions. In this session we will share resources for all levels and learning abilities. Learn how to engage learners and promote learning goals through digital resources you can start using today!
Thomas Maerke serves Republic Schools as an Educational Technology Specialist at the High School. He’s in his 17th year in education and 8th in Republic. Previously he taught middle school English in Springfield Schools. Thomas loves learning new things. Outside of school, Thomas... Read More →
This session will teach you how to use Edulastic ( a test taking platform) to regroup students based on the data collected. We will also show you how to use this on a team for common formative assessments. It has been a game changer for grading and quickly collecting data on our students. NOTE: Bring an assessment that ties to a learning goal/standard to this session!
Abigail Scott is in her 4th year as a 6th grade math teacher at Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. She has her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from John Brown University and is currently working on her master's degree in Educational Leadership from... Read More →
Kelsey Johnson is a 6th grade math teacher at Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. She has been teaching for 6 years at the middle school level (5th-8th grade), in either math or science. She has her bachelor’s degree in Middle School Math and Science Education... Read More →
In this workshop, school and district level administrators or leaders in the building will harness Nearpod’s power to engage educators and other important stakeholders in their roles as instructional leaders. Participants will learn how to create, edit and launch presentations in both Live and Student-Paced modes in readiness for staff meetings and parent outreach. Bring a power point or Google slides you might use in the fall and walk away with one thing marked off your to do list.
@julie_cobbJulie Cobb is a Manager on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters... Read More →
During our time teaching virtually, teachers discovered the need for an online whiteboard that could be used to share information and also allow students to be engaged in the learning. Enter Google Jamboard. While Jamboard is an online whiteboard, it is also so much more! This session will share the basics of Jamboard and also how to create engaging lessons and activities for students.
Courtney Reaves has been an educator for 19 years and currently serves as a STEM teacher in the Little Rock School District. She has experience as a library media specialist, where she discovered her passion for all things makerspace and STEM. Courtney is also a Certified Google Trainer... Read More →
Bring your device and access to your lesson resources for next year. Walk away with a lesson ready to share with your students! This will be a hands on, make and take learning experience. Whether you have Nearpod’s free version or a full district license everyone will be able to participate.
@julie_cobbJulie Cobb is a Manager on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters... Read More →
While I teach high school, any of these activities can be altered to use with your students. Sometimes no skill level is necessary; students are learning something. Sometimes knowledge of material is needed; assessment is given. Sometimes critical and quick thinking are needed; the puzzles get harder as we do them. I want the students to have fun and leave my class remembering that fun and connecting it to the material we do together.
Having been an educator for 30 years, Lisa's resume is full of different classes she's taught. They range from 7-12th grade English to coaching sports to EAST. She is also fluent in Photoshop and InDesign, thanks to being yearbook adviser for way too long. When she is not teaching... Read More →
