Session 2 (10:15 - 11:05 am)

ClickView- Find the videos you need for STEELS and more in seconds with ClickView

Room: 101

Facilitators: ClickView

Audience:  Everyone

Description: ClickView is known globally for bringing high-quality, educational video content and teaching resources together in a safe, easy-to-navigate platform for teachers and students. This year, all IU13 districts have access to ClickView.   Join us to see how quickly and easily you can find the right video for the right moment in your lesson. We’ll explore content for the new STEELS standards and more in this session! 

ST Math- Change the Way You Teach Math

Room: 102

Presenter: ST Math

Audience:  K-6

Description: ST Math is a preK-8 visual instruction program that leverages the brain’s innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability to solve mathematical problems. InsightMath is a neuroscience-based  K-6 curriculum that transforms student learning by teaching math the way the brain learns so all students are equipped to succeed.

iReady - The Impact of Stretch Growth Goals

Room: 103

Presenter: iReady

Audience:  K-6

Description: Learn how data-driven instruction and stretch growth goals can help students reach their potential.  i-Ready Assessment and Instruction give teachers exactly what they need to meet the needs of all learners.  Learn how deeply connected assessment and instruction, along with realistic stretch goals, can get all students to grade level.

Fueling Teacher Excellence: Bite-Sized, Brain-Powered Professional Development

Room: 104

Presenter: Kim Bridgette and Liz Lubeskie, Manheim Central SD

Audience:  Leadership/Administration

Description: Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of teacher and staff development? Buckle up, because we've unleashed a game-changing approach at MCSD! Say goodbye to time constraints and hello to a world of bite-sized, self-paced, and choice-driven professional development that's not just engaging but downright rewarding! Imagine the possibilities as you explore how this electrifying model can transform your district's growth strategies. Get ready to supercharge your team's potential!

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AI-Powered Learning: The Future of Education

Room: 105

Presenter: Judy Keller, Penn Manor SD

Audience:  Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6), Leadership/Administration, Online/Virtual Learning (K-6 Cyber Educators)

Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we learn. AI-powered tools like Google Bard, Google Classroom Practice Sets, Read Along, and YouTube interactive videos are being used to personalize learning, provide real-time feedback, and assess student progress more effectively. In this session, we will explore the latest trends in AI-powered learning and discuss how these technologies can be used to improve student outcomes. This session is for educators, educational technology professionals, and anyone who is interested in the future of education.

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Make Writing: Engaging Writing Lessons 

Room: 106A/B

Presenter: Lori Carrasco, Elizabethtown Area SD

Audience:  Intermediate (4-6)

Description:  Getting students past the "I don't wanna write," and moving to, "When are we writing?" A mix of STEAM activities and writing can get your students wanting to write. This session will discuss the what/how of Make Writing with technology integration, give examples for lessons, and provide participants the opportunity to try a Make Writing activity.

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Bring the (STE)ELS Standards to Life Through Real-World Experiences & Technology

Room: 106C

Presenter: Jason Zimmerman, IU13 & Stroud Water Research Center

Audience: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)

Description: Unlock innovative approaches to implement the Environmental Literacy & Sustainability standards (part of STEELS) using technology. This workshop focuses on how to explore authentic, local environmental issues.   The presentation will be co-presented by Jason Zimmerman & Stroud Water Research Center. 

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Creating Personalized Learning Structures with Varying Levels of Technology 

Room: 106D

Presenter:  Marissa Lewis, Melissa Troiano, Sharon Brehm, Kendra Folk, Manheim Central SD

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

Description: Hear from a team of Manheim Central facilitators that span K-4, along with our instructional coach, on how we’ve created personalized structures in our math classrooms to give our learners more voice and choice. We’ll walk you through our journey of how we’ve reconstructed our math time to allow our learners to move at their own pace and take ownership of their learning. We’ll tackle the topics of lesson design, physical environment, tracking progress and building a true learning community so that hopefully you’ll be inspired to take a risk and try something new! 

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STEM Bins in the Elementary Classroom

    Room: 106E

Presenter: Erin Lichty, Hinkletown Mennonite School

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

Description: Learn how to create and use STEM bins in the elementary classroom. You will explore a variety of bins and learn about how to organize, manage and use STEM bins with your students.

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Unlock the World of Stop Motion

Room: 108

Presenter: Barbara Rule, Manheim Central SD

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

Description: Inspire your students with stop-motion animation! Join this session to learn how to create and present basic stop-motion animations. Brainstorm curriculum connections to bring learning into motion. Unleash creativity in your curriculum with free, user-friendly tools like Google Slides and Canva (time permitting) to engage and captivate your students! 

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Enhance Your Content and Craft

Room: 110

Presenter: Michelle Ward and Carolyn Hanych, Brandywine Heights School District

Audience:  Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Online/Cyber Learning (K-12 Cyber Educators)

Description: As artificial intelligence continues to develop, learn how teachers can embrace this new technology through an interactive presentation using realistic classroom scenarios. Teachers will explore various AI tools with the focus of understanding how this technology can provide remediation, enrichment, organization, and assessment opportunities for any subject area or SEL instruction. 

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IMS Lending Library Playground

Room: 111

Presenter: None

Audience: Everyone

Description: This self-paced session provides participants the opportunity to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. By the end of the session, participants will be certified to borrow the IMS lending materials that they explored during the session. 

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