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Lisa Thompson

Union County Public Schools

EdTech Professional Development Coordinator

Professional Development Center

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Lisa Thompson received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Wingate University and Masters of Arts in Education in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University. She is the EdTech Professional Development Coordinator with Union County Public School. Lisa is a Canvas Certified educator, BrainPop Certified educator and a Discovery Education Star Educator.

8:45am EST

⚜️ Opening Session Keynote ⚜️ Ballroom ABAmanda Bickerstaff

10:15am EST

Building Student AI Literacy: Teaching Critical and Ethical Engagement Ballroom CAmanda Bickerstaff 5 Strategic Investigations to Strengthen Your Google & Microsoft 365 Marriott Congressional AMike Summer The Gemini Experience Marriott State Ballroom CBrittany Christian Yes, AI CAN support critical thinking in the classroom Marriott State Ballroom AMatt Miller

11:15am EST

Catch the Beads of Knowledge: Crafting Microlearning for the Whole Krewe 305BKathryn Bailey Unlocking Literacy: Leveraging AI to Support the Science of Reading in Secondary Classrooms 306AJason Lineberger • Kendra Cameron Jarvis World of Promptcraft: The Quest to Build a Better Prompt RCC Ballroom AEric Curts

1:15pm EST

Empowering Educators with Microsoft Copilot: Revolutionizing Lesson and Unit Planning 306BNathan Wells From AI Theory to Action: Bringing AI to Life in K-12 Classrooms 306AMarylu Ringwood Techie Mardi Gras: Google Tools for Tech Tool Users 302AJ Tyler Callahan • Clint Rogers Canva Carnival: Unmasking the Basics Marriott Chancellor RoomKimberly Scott AI for English Teachers: Enhancing Writing, Academic Integrity, and AI Literacy Sheraton Oak Forest BMeredith Hill The AI Toolox: Best AI Tools for Schools RCC Ballroom AEric Curts

1:30pm EST

Table 12: Tips and Tricks for Teaching with AI Exhibit Hall ADean Olah

2:15pm EST

Canva Jambalaya: Stirring Together Creativity and Student Engagement 302BElisha James Literacy Happens Everywhere! Free Strategies for Multimodal Text in Any Content Area 205Pam Inabinett and Becky Plotkin • Discovery Education

3:00pm EST

Artificial Intelligence/Natural Misuse - Managing AI in Schools RCC Ballroom AEric Curts

3:15pm EST

Who Says PD Can’t Be a Good Time? Tips for creating and hosting engaging on-site PD for your staff 303Colleen Pinyan

7:30pm EST

🍻TIES TOGETHER 🎉 Ballroom CSponsored by Trafera

8:00am EST

Cultivating Creators: Elevating Your Lessons & Projects Sheraton Oak Forest AJen Hall The "Gem in AI" Google Tools for Education RCC Ballroom AEric Curts

9:00am EST

Empowering Student Success: Harnessing Schoolnet Data to Drive Learner Investment 302BRebecca Stokes

9:45am EST

Bringing Digital PD to Life to Increase Learner Agency Sheraton Oak Forest BAmy Ernenwein Excellent Extensions for Chrome RCC Ballroom AEric Curts