Description: Unlock the full potential of your digital classroom with this electrifying session on supercharging student engagement! Dive into the dynamic Microsoft Teams and Wakelet EDU duo and discover how to transform your lessons into immersive, collaborative adventures. Prepare to revolutionize how your students interact, create, and learn together. From real-time brainstorming sessions to curating jaw-dropping digital portfolios, you'll leave armed with cutting-edge strategies to skyrocket participation and ignite a passion for learning. Take advantage of this chance to turbocharge your teaching toolkit and watch your students thrive in an exciting, interconnected educational landscape!

Description: Using Elementary music, children's literature, and technology opens opportunities in the Elementary classroom to be inclusive to all learners.  Reaching across the curriculum to Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and the other Fine Arts is a great opportunity for all learners to learn Music and Technology across the curriculum.

Description: In this dynamic and informative session, educators will explore "The Master AI Tool List," a comprehensive guide to the latest and most impactful artificial intelligence tools available for enhancing the teaching and learning experience. This presentation aims to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate AI into their classrooms, revolutionizing the way they approach instruction and student engagement.

Description: Elevate your assessment game by incorporating AI into the creation of STAAR redesigned question types. This session will provide practical guidance on utilizing AI to develop a variety of question formats that can be seamlessly integrated into your curriculum. Gain valuable skills in creating effective assessments that not only measure student progress but also prepare them for the new question types they'll be experiencing.

Description: See how Chromebook Plus devices, packed with the same easy management and industry leading security as your student Chromebooks, can also support teachers and staff. After all, there have been no reported ransomware attacks ever on any business, education, or consumer ChromeOS device. 

Description: Traditional security awareness in school communities is becoming less effective. Join this session to gain access to a FREE Cybersecurity Rubric (based on the NIST standards) to help your district assess their cybersecurity readiness. 

In this session, participants will:

* Gain access to a FREE cybersecurity rubric to help district leaders assess their cybersecurity readiness

* Receive a code to become a Certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluator

* Discover how you can maximize student data security with 2-step authentication (MFA) (without the need for additional devices/data)

* Explore how you can protect PII with Roster Server and DataGuard

* Keep informed of any compromised usernames and passwords

* Secure district accounts with Account Claiming

Description: In this presentation, we address the pressing need to equip students with essential computer science skills to meet the demands of the ever-evolving workforce. Targeting school district administrators, school administrators, counselors, and educators certified or considering certification to teach AP Computer Science Principles (CSP), our proposal outlines a strategic roadmap for schools without established computer science programs. We advocate leveraging the state's new Tech Apps TEKS, beginning with the cohort entering kindergarten in fall 2024. By integrating these standards into the curriculum, students will develop a strong foundation in computational thinking and digital literacy, positioning them for success in AP CSP by the time they reach 9th grade. Key to our proposal is the provision of compelling statistics demonstrating the burgeoning demand for skilled professionals in the Computer Science and Information Technology industry. Through these data points, we underscore the urgency for schools to embrace and prioritize computer science education. Furthermore, we aim to dispel prevalent myths surrounding AP CSP, both among educators and students. By addressing misconceptions head-on, we empower schools to overcome barriers and facilitate student participation in AP CSP courses. Illustrating the feasibility of implementation, we showcase examples of support from various sources specializing in Computer Science and Cybersecurity education. These examples highlight the abundant resources and curriculum readily available for schools to adopt Tech Apps TEKS and integrate AP CSP into their educational framework. Ultimately, our presentation offers a comprehensive guide and compelling rationale for schools to seize the opportunity presented by the new Tech Apps TEKS. By preparing students early and effectively, we pave the way for a future workforce equipped to thrive in the digital age.