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Khrystyne Elsberry, Friend Public Schools

Description: It is time to incorporate more technology in writing essays! Flipgrid is a great tool to promote discussion, technology, and writing voice. Introducing a new way to showcase student knowledge. Students are able to add backgrounds, text, images, and music to their video report or discussion.

Target Audience: Novice

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Kaylen Rodrigues, Heartland Community High School

Description: As an ELA teacher, see how I have used Canvas LMS to reduce grading time, organize content in a meaningful way for both students and myself, and encourage collaboration among students.

Target Audience: Novice

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Sarah DeWispelare & Amy McHenry, Conestoga Jr./Sr. High School

Description: Showcasing how to use ClassKick portfolio in a math and ELA setting for Jr/Sr High school classrooms.

Target Audience: Novice

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Jen Schneider & Kaitlyn Cattau, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Description: Come and learn ways that design thinking can be utilized with technology and differentiating instruction with elementary and middle school High Ability Learner facilitators. Think like an engineer with tips on 3D printing design, coding, and more maker materials!

Target Audience: All

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Angela Vetter & Matt Low, Brownell Talbot

Description: Dive into new approaches to identify ways Google Sites can be utilized to enhance writing, assessment and reflection. BYOD as we discuss opportunities for teachers to implement and manage this tool immediately in diverse classroom settings. In this session we will engage strategies for collaboration across grades and disciplines through co-designed writing portfolio projects. We will share ideas on moving from traditional assessment of writing to a use of technology that fosters student agency and ownership in the writing process, culminating in a student defense of their writing journey.

Target Audience: Intermediate

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Heather Manning & Frankie Reinwald, Waverly School District 145

Description: Technology with our youngest students is not only possible, it can be an efficient tool if used effectively in the primary classroom.

Target Audience: All

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Peggy Moore, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Description: uBEATS is 65 free online, interactive science lessons for students in grades 6-12. Vetted by UNMC experts and launched in 2021, this session uncovers the top five lessons learned when developing interactive NGSS science resources including: rapid module development, launching in a pandemic, learning analytics on a budget, online hosting , and the NEscore for quality development. Teachers and students use uBEATS for supplemental information typically not part of traditional classes. The program is a partnership between the UNMC and UNO.

Target Audience: All

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Doug Mahoney, Hana Maddox, & Braxton Dalton, Malcolm High School

Description: Meet the Malcolm Castaways, two students who are using technology that is readily available in most schools to meet and interview people from around the world. What started as an idea from a student that was using remote learning, it has developed into an series of interviews that have taught us a lot about ourselves and the people we have had the pleasure to meet. The world is shrinking and our vlog is evidence of how connected we really are!

Target Audience: All

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Jessalyn Schrock, Shickley Public School

Description: How can you present your information to students without using the same old powerpoint or Google Slides and get formative assessment feedback? Nearpod gives students

the opportunity to be active learners in your classroom. Nearpod provides drop in activities that you as a teacher can use in your presentation to provide formative assessment to your students. It also helps you provide your students those moments to take a brain break during class.

Target Audience: Novice

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Beth Dotan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln & Katrina Gotschall, ESU 8

Description: Bridge Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Digital Inquiry through The Nebraska Holocaust Survivor & WWII Veteran Educational Portal, a digital humanities space about Holocaust survivors who found refuge in Nebraska. Through this research portal, discover artifacts, engage the C3 Inquiry Design Model, and embed SEL opportunities for students. Connect students to modern issues through Nebraska Holocaust survivor narratives, and use digital tools (searchable transcripts, weblogs, and interactive maps) to lead to powerful inquiry and examine how international calamities happen to real people.

Target Audience: All

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Erica Crouch, Seward High School

Description: Use different online resources to help students review and retain content. Resources include Quizlet, Gimkit, and more.

Target Audience: Novice

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Charlee Potadle, Blair High School

Description: I will be highlighting the pros of Pear Deck and answer any questions about the PEARY awesome tool!

Target Audience: Intermediate