Session 4 (12:50 - 1:35) 

The Impact of Video in the K-12 Classroom

Room: 101

Presenter: Mike Honiball & Emma Tlapek, ClickView

Audience:  K-12 Educators and Leadership/Administration

Description: Why do some videos put us to sleep, while others captivate us for hours? Most educators agree that video is a powerful medium for student engagement. But in practice, its effectiveness in the classroom can be mixed. This workshop explores the latest research behind what makes an educational video effective, with practical tips for the classroom.

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Tips and Tricks for Using Edpuzzle in Your Elementary Classroom

Room: 102

Presenter: Jeff Rothenberger, National Education Partnerships Executive

Audience:  Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)

Description: Looking for a way to increase engagement and save time in your elementary classroom? Join us to explore specific strategies to keep students engaged and maximize your time together in your K-5 classroom. We will explore sample lessons, experience Edpuzzle Live Mode, and try our hand at the Edpuzzle Chrome Extension. This powerful platform is a must have for your EdTech toolkit, come find out why!

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Goosechase Scavenger Hunt

Room: 103

Presenter: Galen Newman, Wilson School District

Audience:  Intermediate (4-6)

Description: Looking for Engagement? Goosechase is a high octane edtech tool where students create post, and share.  All subject areas welcomed. Assessment, exploration, collaboration, explanation- Goosechase can do it all. 

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Short Makerspace Activities for Classrooms & Libraries

Room: 104

Presenter: Collette Jakubowicz, Mrs. J in the Library

Audience:  K-6, School librarians and/or STEM teachers

Description: Short makerspace activities and makerspace centers are one way to incorporate STEM / STEAM experiences into your elementary classroom or school library program. They give students the opportunity to collaborate and learn together while learning and practicing creativity, problem-solving skills, iteration, and collaboration.

In this beginner-level session, you’ll learn how to use pre-made resources to set-up makerspace centers or activities as part of a rotation, choice board, or a quick, once-and-done challenge. At the end of the session, attendees can explore some examples of makerspace centers and activities to use.

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Who's Doing the Thinking

Room: 105

Presenter: Laura Mitchley, Laura Mandell and Deni Weaver, Ephrata School District

Audience:  Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)

Description: Give me 10 minutes and I'll give you a class of engaged learners! Learn to hook your class, get them thinking deeply, and working collaboratively. It’s time to break a cognitive sweat! Need your students to think deeply and justify their reasoning? There's a strategy for that! Really want to encourage collaboration and communication while covering your content? There's a strategy for that! Looking for ways to leverage tech tools to promote logic and reasoning? You guessed it....There's a strategy for that, too! Join us to learn more. 

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Movie Magic with Canva

Room: 106A & B

Presenter: Lisa Colino and Shelly Chmil, Warwick School District

Audience:  K-12, Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)

Description: Take classroom video creation to the next level with Canva! In this session we will review the movie making basic as well as share how we have used it for student projects, stop motion videos, and social media posts!

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Instructional Strategies for Elementary with Discovery Education

Room: 106C

Presenter: Patti Duncan, Discovery Education

Audience:  Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)

Description: Young learners in the primary grades require teachers to be flexible and ready to adapt and modify according to student needs. Spotlight on Strategies can help address these “just in time” teaching moments while also helping students develop critical thinking and collaboration skills. Learn how over 105 instructional strategies, when used in combination with 1000's of digital resources and Discovery Education's lesson builder tool, Studio can support educators in creating a dynamic, engaging classroom ready for young learners. 

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Project Based Learning

Room: 106D & E

Presenter: Michelle Gilger and Elizabeth Fluck, Lampeter-Strasburg School District

Audience:  Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)

Description: Participants will gain knowledge and experience of PBL through engaging projects set around challenges and problems they may face in the real world. From building a farm to planning their family Thanksgiving feast, participants will learn firsthand how critical thinking, collaboration, creation, and communication are essential for project design and execution. With activities proposing solutions to authentic problems, student engagement will be at an all-time high. Understanding the versatility of Project based learning, alignments to cross curricular standards as well as differentiation for diverse learners will also be discussed. Let’s get inspired!

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I'm Your Neighbor: Windows, Mirrors, and Doors into Our Community

Room: 110

Presenter:  Jennifer Bean, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13

Audience:  Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)

Description: Were you aware that IU13 has multiple lending libraries of picture books geared toward helping educators understand the importance of access, opportunity, and belonging? During this session, participants will explore the tenets and strategies of culturally responsive teaching. Participating educators will explore the specially curated collection of books and resources in the Welcoming Library.  

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