Session 3 (11:15am - 12:05pm)

Networking Lounge Sponsored by Click View

Room: 101

Facilitators: 

Audience:  Everyone

Description: The Networking Lounge can be used as a time to process information from sessions you have attended, connect with teachers from other districts, time to debrief with your colleagues, or time to create materials and/or lessons from the information presented at a session.  This room is provided by our Platinum Sponsor, ClickView. If you want to explore what ClickView has to offer, they are available all day in the Networking Lounge.

BrainPOP Vendor Session 

Room: 102

Presenter:  BrainPOP 

Audience:  K-6

Description:  Vendor Session 

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Edmentum - Connection Assessments and Resources for Student Impact 

Room: 103

Presenter: Edmentum

Audience:  K-6

Description: This session will introduce or re-familiarize the audience with the Edmentum suite of products, specifically Exact Path, our adaptive diagnostic and individualized learning plan solution. Topics include using adaptive diagnostics to identify skill gaps, using adaptive individualized learning paths, and providing remediation and acceleration opportunities for students to ensure they are ready for grade-level content. Additionally, we will spotlight our Standards Mastery component of Exact Path, which supports standards-based grade reporting and PSSA assessment readiness. 

Empowering Student Creativity with End-of-Unit Projects

Room: 104

Presenter: Jacqueline (Jackie) Morrison, School District of Lancaster

Audience:  Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)

Description:  Participants will be shown different ways teachers can empower students to get creative when showing what they have learned with end-of-unit projects, presentations, or tasks. We will look at student examples, discuss types of rubrics or ways to evaluate projects, and how to celebrate learning. Please bring along a device to use - as you will be getting creative as well!

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Are you smarter than a five-year-old? iPad Edition

Room: 105

Presenter: Lauren Williams, Lebanon School District

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

Description: Interested in engaging primary students using iPads? We will be taking a deeper look into the iPad and built in applications by learning how to teach 21st century skills and making learning accessible for our young learners. Prepare to be amazed by what a five-year-old and beyond can do!

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Collaborate and Engage with Canva

Room: 106A/B

Presenter: Tiff Emerick, Hempfield School District

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

Description: Session attendees will learn tips and tricks from someone who has used Canva with students for 5+ years, but is still learning new tools all the time! Canva can be used to foster creativity in students, collaborate with other professionals, engage students in project creation, and more. 

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Seesaw's New Assessment Feature

Room: 106C

Presenter: Shelly Chmil, Warwick School District

Audience:  K-3

Description: In this session, we will explore the new assessment feature in Seesaw. We will learn how to build an assessment from a previously made activity as well as create our own from both within the Seesaw platform and from Canva!

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Science of Reading Aligned Digital Resources

Room: 106D

Presenter: Megan Hull-Burg, Donegal School District

Audience:  K-6

Description: Ready to see what digital content is out there to support the science of reading in your classroom?! Join Meg to take a dive into the best resources available!

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Lancaster Science Factory: Your STEM Partner

Room: 106E

Presenter: Joanne Trusz, Lancaster Science Factory

Audience:  K-6, Leadership, Administration

Description: Lancaster Science Factory is committed to providing a safe environment for interactive STEM lessons for kids in grades K- 8. Students grow their confidence in STEM topics while building, experimenting, and designing in a way they can’t in a traditional classroom. LSF can be used as an extension of your classroom. Giving students hands-on experiences with the PA standards they have been taught. From field trips tailored to your needs, hands-on STEM workshops, and PreK outreach, we work to partner with educators to bring their lessons to life. LSF is building a youth full of curiosity. Let us show you how partnering with us will engage ALL of your learners.

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Genially Unleashed 

Room: 108

Presenter: Jen Baron, Chester County Intermediate Unit 24

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

Description: Curious about Genially? Wondering how it can transform your classroom?  Learn how to use Genially to bring dimension to your class and visually link concepts for deeper understanding. After going through the basics, spend time digging into Genially. Our journey will wrap up with time to share our creations and takeaways.

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Leveraging Innovative EdTech Tools for Student-Centered Learning

Room: 110

Presenter: Erin Cummings, Chester County Intermediate Unit 24

Audience:  K-6, Online/Cyber Learning, Leadership, Administration

Description: Come explore the latest educational technology tools designed to revolutionize the Student-Centered Learning experience. Discover how these tools can be seamlessly integrated into your teaching strategies to empower students and promote self-directed, student-centered learning. 

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