TOOLS

Creating Artifacts of Learning: How Digital Tools Can Amplify Thinking Routines

computational thinking, DEI, SEL

Debbie Tannenbaum

School Based Technology Specialist

Fairfax County Public Schools

@TannenbaumTech

@TannenbaumTech

Project Zero’s Thinking Routines promotes students' thinking by taking what students have learned about and have them synthesize their thoughts to make their thinking visible. Discover when and how using technology tools can amplify these routines and promote equity in your classroom. 

Digital Tote:

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Flip Into All the Things

DEI, SEL, innovation, creativity

Nikki Jones

Instructional Technology Coach

Chris Yung Elementary/PWCS

@mrsjones72812


Michelle Pivonka

Teacher

Prince William County

@Mrspivonka

@MicheLMNOP


Christine Thai-Pappa

STEAM Coach

Prince William County

@MrsThaiPappa

Discover new and innovative ways to use Flip in the K-5 classroom! We will dive into the creative tools in Flip, while exploring how this tool is not just a video-recording platform, but rather a tool to enhance learning, express creativity and share knowledge. 

Digital Tote:

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60 in 60: 60 Innovative Tools in 60 Minutes

DEI, innovation, creativity, computational thinking

Brandon Lutz

Director of Innovation

Abington SD

@blutz01

@blutz01

Are you ready for the flurry? Join us and learn about 60 doohickies, thingamabobs and whatchamacallits to create an innovative classroom. This is a fast-paced presentation where you will learn about tools and tips that will help you work smarter and not harder! 

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Resources

Express Yourself: Using Adobe Express to Create Student Digital Personas

DEI, SEL

Bryan Wilson

Teacher/STLP Coordinator

The Learning Center FCPS

@bfwclassroom

@bfwclassroom

Participants will walk through the process of creating student branding and exploring its deployment schoolwide. By the end of the time, you will see how to develop assignments to generate digital advocacy and reflect on elements of SEL that build empathy and efficacy for the future digital community. 

Student Perspectives on Smart Speakers

DEI, SEL, innovation, productivity, literacy, math, information literacy

Laura Butler

Coach / PhD Student

Laura Robyn Butler

@ellebutleredu

@ellebutleredu

This study is situated within a small body of research on smart speakers such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa and their use in the classroom. Explore how these devices can be used to support students' literacy, math and information literacy. 

Digital Tote:

Paper

Presentation

ISTE Ignite Session

DEI, SEL, literacy, computer literacy, assessment, accessibility

Eric Curts

Technology Integration Specialist

Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium

@ericcurts

@ericcurts


Tammy Dunbar

Teacher

Manteca Online Academy

@TammyDunbar

Dr. Kaylah Holland

Director Instructional Technology & Blended Learning

BreakFree Education, Go Teach Be Love

@HollandKaylah

@goteachbelove


Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad

Vice President

Savvas

@drlangraad

@drlangraad

Dr. Michael McVey

Professor

Eastern Michigan University

@mcveym

@trusteemcvey


Lindsay Smith

K-12Supervisor of Educational Technology

Central Bucks School District

@cblismith


Melissa Summerford

Teacher Success Champion

Kami

@SummerfordStars

@summerfordstars


Dr. Michelle Zimmerman

Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences

Renton Prep

@mrzphd

@rentonprep

Join us for our first ISTE Ignite session. Presenters will have just five minutes and 20 slides each to share their passions in a continuous rapid-fire presentation.


1 - "Five Simple Ways to SEL-ebrate Students!," Tammy Dunbar

2 - "Never Stop Asking: How Critical Thinking Can Save Education," Nathan Lang-Raad

3 - "Accessible and Relevant Classrooms: Empowering Learners to Thrive," Lindsay Smith

4 - "Passwords and Positive Self-Talk," Eric Curts

5 - "Advocating for Justice-Involved Youth: Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline," Kaylah Holland

6 - "Unleashing the Leader Within: The Power of Personalized Learning," Melissa Summerford

7 - "AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges," Keith McCray

8 - "Student Agency in a World with Artificial Intelligence," Michelle Zimmerman 

Enjoy a Flight of Edtech PD: App Smashed Tidbits for Your Classroom

collaboration, engagement, professional learning

Becky Keene

Director of Operations

insight2execution

@beckykeene

@beckykeeneedu


Andy Knueven

Educator Innovation Lead

Flip

@MrCoachK15

@MrCoachK15


Tisha Poncio

Digital Learning Specialist

Wakelet

@txtechchick

@tishaponcio

Digital Learning Specialist @Wakelet • M.S. Learning Technologies


Janice Wintermyer

Canva Learning Consultant

Canva for Education

@mswintermyer

@mswintermyer

Learn how to integrate free tools like Canva for Education, Wakelet, Flip and Office into one beautiful collaborative space to engage learners and communicate with outside audiences. Come ready to build, customize and publish your own collection with just a few easy steps. 

Digital Tote:

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Escape from Monotony: Transforming Basic Activities Into Mind-Bending Puzzles

DEI, SEL, games, engagement, creativity

Lenette Hillian

Technology Resource Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools

@2Educ8All


Laura Hunter

Technology Resource Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools

@LHTRT76

Join us on our world tour and escape the monotony of old-fashion worksheets! Learn how to build mind-bending puzzles that will engage your students. We'll put these puzzles in a neatly organized Google Site and build an exciting introductory scenario video to ramp up the adventure. 

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Presentation

One Point Rubrics for the Win

DEI, SEL, innovation, productivity, assessment

Melissa Fierro

Technology Integration Specialist

Kankakee School District 111

@MrsFierrosclass

The most difficult part of project-based learning is developing a rubric that doesn't make you want to pull your hair out when using it. One Point Rubrics reduce stress for all stakeholders! This session will show you how to create one and use it. Tool focus: Google Classroom Rubrics. 

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Presentation

Know Before the Test: Teaching and Learning With Formative Data Every Day

data, Google, formative


Dr. Anna Hartranft

Director of Instructional Technology

Schoolytics

@annahartranft1


Shari Kauffman

Technology Specialist

Voorhees Middle School

@sl_kauffman

Dr. Mark Nebzydoski

Science Teacher

Western Wayne School District


Christie Thompson

Teacher

Empower Virtual School

@ladybugxie


Gerilyn Williams

Teacher

Pinelands Regional Jr. High School

@GerilynWilliams

Teachers must often search multiple places for student performance data and piece it together on their own. In this session we'll share how to build a real-time view of student performance using Google Classroom tools. You'll get tools and strategies to think creatively about collecting and analyzing formative data.