NCTIES2025

Differentiation doesn't have to be daunting! In this hands-on session participants will learn easy-to-implement strategies (paired with tech tools) for differentiating instruction tied to best practices for reaching all types of learners. These approaches can be immediately added to enhance upcoming lesson plans.

In this session, explore how EduProtocols—highly engaging instructional routines—align with the key competencies of the NC Portrait of a Graduate. Learn practical strategies to develop students' skills in critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and communication. You'll also discover how to support your educational community in implementing EduProtocols, ensuring consistency across classrooms and grade levels. Our team will show how we successfully integrated these strategies in professional development sessions with teachers, providing real examples and actionable steps to make EduProtocols part of your instructional approach. This hands-on, collaborative session is perfect for K-12 educators and instructional leaders looking to empower future-ready learners.

Join us for a fun and informative session! We'll dive into Google's powerful tools and learn tips, tricks, and best practices. Through hands-on activities you'll discover how to enhance your teaching and learning experiences. Let's celebrate tech and make some Mardi Gras magic together!

Looking to add flexibility to your fixed library schedule while also not compromising on circulation? Does your school counselor want a way to teach students consistently without being in the specials rotation? We’ve figured out how to get the best of both worlds: a parade-worthy librarian/counselor team-up! Learn about the plan we presented to our admin, as well as our day-to-day reality. We will share two schedule options as well as lesson ideas for collaboration and co-teaching. Participants will also have the chance to add to the conversations and share their expertise!

Come see how to combine the use of tech tools while students are creating crafty projects with a makerspace mentality. Leave with 15 lesson plans that are maker inspired and cover various subject areas. Some of the session highlights: Chatterpix and making anything talk with this free app, simple stop motion animation projects through the use of a free imotion app, green screen with WeVideo, using Makey-Makeys with conductive tape and other paper electronic projects. This session will also show how to best showcase student work using SeeSaw, Rocket Book Notebooks and the Qball.