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Thursday, March 6
 

10:15am EST

Agency Matters: Empowering Students in their Learning Journey
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Join us for an engaging session that explores the impact of learner agency on student engagement and learning outcomes. Participants will gain practical strategies for integrating technology tools to enhance student voice, choice, and accessibility into their classrooms, leaving equipped with a toolkit of ideas and strategies. Through collaborative discussions and interactive analysis, attendees will discover how to personalize learning experiences and create a more inclusive, student-centered environment.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
306 A

10:15am EST

Beads, Beignets, and Bright Ideas: Designing EdTech Conference Sessions with Flair
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Are you new to presenting at large conferences like NCTIES, or looking to sharpen your skills? This session is designed to help you craft presentations that stand out by being engaging, interactive, and effective. Whether you’re preparing for your first big conference or seeking to improve an existing session, this workshop will give you the tools to succeed.
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
306 B

10:15am EST

Level Up Student Engagement w/Infinite Campus: LMS & Learning.com Tech Quest
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
307
Discover how digital communication, AI, and digital citizenship (DigCit) can form a TECH Team that drives student engagement and success. Through hands-on activities, explore ways to give students voice and choice with creative interactive lessons, provide instant feedback, customize learning, and how to securely use learning tools and resources. Leave with strategies to streamline lesson plans, deepen engagement, and empower students as responsible, future-ready digital learners who own their learning journey!
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
307

10:15am EST

Parade of Voices: Using Book Creator to Empower Students
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
304
Ignite a Parade of Voices in your classroom using Book Creator! Book Creator's ease of use and accessibility features empower ALL students to engage with learning and peers in some very special ways. Learn how we used Book Creator to help students in a Special Olympics Unified Champion School tell their amazing stories of friendship as Unified pairs. Explore and create in Book Creator and leave with your own library of templates and ideas on how to use this tool to give your students a voice.
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
304

10:15am EST

Roll Action Research into Funding
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Be prepared to dig into your data, programming, and more to TIE action research and funding advocacy. We will look at the action research cycle and funding options including my Grant Tool Kit.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
305 B

10:15am EST

Tools of the Trade - Connecting Tools to ISTE Standards
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
303
Join us for a "Crowdsourced Ideas Swap" where you'll collaborate with peers to explore ISTE standards and brainstorm practical classroom applications for EdTech tools. Using a shared digital space, participants will post and review each other’s ideas in a real-time “Gallery Walk.” Leave with a diverse toolkit of ISTE-aligned, tech-enhanced activities to implement in your classroom, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and digital skills.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EST
303

11:15am EST

"Creative Classrooms: Unleashing Student Imagination with Canva in K-2!"
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Join us for an interactive session designed to empower K-2 educators to harness the power of Canva! We’ll start with a brief presentation showcasing engaging ways to use Canva with our youngest students. After a brief presentation participants will then actively create within Canva as well as colloborate with others to create other ways in which Canva can be used in the primary grades. Among the others ways to use Canva we will explore how Canva's AI tool can be used in the primary classroom.
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
302B

11:15am EST

Catch the Beads of Knowledge: Crafting Microlearning for the Whole Krewe
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
In this engaging session, we’ll dive into how microlearning—a method designed to deliver content in bite-sized, digestible pieces—can transform professional development for educators. Focusing on the principles of adult learning, we will explore how microlearning supports self-directed learning, accommodates busy schedules, and enhances retention by integrating technology in meaningful ways. Participants will learn how to apply microlearning to build their technological fluency, engage in ongoing professional growth, and foster a more dynamic, tech-integrated classroom environment. Join us as we discover how small learning moments can lead to big results—let the good times roll!
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
305B

11:15am EST

EduProtocols and the NC Portrait of a Graduate: Building Future-Ready Learners
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
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.
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
302A

11:15am EST

Escape the Mundane: Hands-On Computer Science
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Join us for an engaging session exploring the NC Computer Science Standards using Breakout Boxes! This hands-on workshop is perfect for educators, curriculum developers, and anyone interested in understanding and implementing these standards in their classrooms.
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
301A

11:15am EST

Intentional Design: Evaluating AI Tools in Lesson Planning
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Teachers are constantly bombarded with new AI tools from tech ed companies. This session aims to empower educators with a robust framework to assess the usability, impact, and effectiveness of AI tools in the classroom. Participants will be introduced to the TPACK model (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge), a powerful framework that integrates technology with pedagogy and content knowledge. Attendees will learn how to use the TPACK model to assess the usability, impact, and effectiveness of AI tools in the classroom. Through hands-on activities and real-world case studies, educators will gain practical strategies to make informed decisions about integrating AI tools into their teaching practices. Join us to confidently navigate the complexities of educational technology and ensure these tools provide maximum benefit to both educators and students.
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
306B

11:15am EST

Unleash Your Inner Creator
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Explore innovative ways to infuse creativity into your teaching. Learn to design engaging lessons using storytelling, role-playing, and arts integration. Discover techniques to foster a creative classroom culture that encourages curiosity, risk-taking, and collaboration.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
302C

1:15pm EST

Empowering Educators with Microsoft Copilot: Revolutionizing Lesson and Unit Planning
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Discover how AI can revolutionize lesson and unit planning. This interactive workshop includes live demonstrations, collaborative group activities, and hands-on practice. Participants will engage in planning, resource integration, and assessment creation, leaving with practical skills and templates for immediate classroom application, enhancing teaching practices and improving student outcomes.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
306B

1:15pm EST

Engage and Empower: Unleashing Creativity with Digital Tools
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
This session is designed to empower educators to unleash student creativity by integrating Adobe Express and iPad applications into their teaching practice. Participants will explore how to inspire students to express ideas in dynamic, engaging ways using multimedia tools. Participants will leave with practical ideas for fostering an empowering, creativity-driven classroom culture.
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
305A

1:15pm EST

From AI Theory to Action: Bringing AI to Life in K-12 Classrooms
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
This session goes beyond explaining what AI is and how educators can use it. Instead, it focuses on giving students hands-on, developmentally appropriate experiences with AI at each grade band. Aligned with North Carolina DPI AI guidelines and ISTE standards, this interactive session will provide teachers with practical strategies for integrating AI into K-12 classrooms. Participants will explore age-specific examples, from engaging AI-driven storytelling apps in K-5 to data analysis projects for grades 6-8, and personalized learning pathways for grades 9-12. Educators will leave with a clear understanding of how to introduce AI concepts that are ethical, effective, and relevant to students' learning needs, equipping them with real-world skills for an AI-driven future.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
306A

1:15pm EST

From Classroom to Competition: Robotics for Elementary Educators
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
In this hands-on session, participants will dive into the essentials of starting and leading a successful robotics team at the elementary level. Aimed at both newcomers and those with some experience, “From Classroom to Competition” will provide practical tools, step-by-step guidance, and interactive activities designed to make robotics accessible and engaging for young students. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a clear action plan and resources to launch or enhance an elementary robotics program. They’ll gain confidence in using basic robotics technology, managing a team, and incorporating STEM principles, equipping them to foster curiosity, teamwork, and critical thinking in their students.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
302B

1:15pm EST

Interactive Tools in Desmos Classroom for K-8
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Want to learn how to make math more interactive while getting real-time feedback on the progress of your students ? This is all possible using free pre-built Desmos Classroom Activities, lessons, and digital manipulatives. In this session you will immerse yourself in a Desmos lesson and activity aligned to a K-8 NCSOCS math standard.
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
301A

1:15pm EST

Rolling Towards Apple Distinguished Excellence
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
304
Presenters will guide participants in collecting evidence needed for the Apple Distinguished Schools Application. Our high school is one of only about 17 Apple Distinguished Schools in NC.
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
304

1:15pm EST

Social Media Mashup: Mixing and matching strategies to build a stronger bridge to families
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
303
Social media is a powerful tool that facilitates connections with others, a platform to share ideas, and a means to learn new things. In this session, you will discover how to effectively combine and tailor social media platforms and strategies to build a stronger learning community for your colleagues and students. The session will cover using different social media platforms to achieve different objectives, such as sharing resources, connecting with experts, and collaborating on projects. Additionally, we will explore how social media can be leveraged to foster a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. This educational session is suitable for educators of varying levels of social media experience. Whether you are a novice or an expert, this session offers an opportunity to learn something new.
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
303

1:15pm EST

Street Scenes to Screens: AI Art & Stories on the Go
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Embark on a one-hour creative journey through the dynamic streets of downtown Raleigh, where Southern charm and technological innovation intersect in an immersive storytelling and art-making experience. As we explore iconic landmarks and hidden treasures, we’ll delve into the vibrant history and culture of the City of Oaks, using these narratives as inspiration to craft stunning AI-generated artwork. With each stop, we’ll capture the spirit of Raleigh—from the stately Capitol building to the vibrant murals of Fayetteville Street—and transform these scenes into digital masterpieces using cutting-edge AI tools. Whether you’re an artist, a storyteller, or simply curious, join us for a walk that seamlessly blends past and future, heritage and creativity, and let your imagination take center stage. Discover how Raleigh’s unique stories can be reimagined and brought to life through the transformative power of AI art, one step and one pixel at a time.
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
306C

1:15pm EST

Techie Mardi Gras: Google Tools for Tech Tool Users
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
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!
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
302A

2:15pm EST

A Carnival of Collaboration: Librarians & Counselors Parading Toward Flexible Schedules That Sparkle
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
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!
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
302A

2:15pm EST

AI-Enhanced Differentiation: Leveraging AI to Challenge All Students
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
In today's diverse classrooms, one of the greatest challenges for educators is meeting the varied needs of their students. With learners demonstrating a range of abilities, interests, and learning styles, the demand for personalized and differentiated instruction is greater than ever. Teachers must juggle the responsibility of supporting students who require additional help while simultaneously challenging those who are ready to advance beyond their current grade level. In this session, we will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to support differentiation by providing personalized learning pathways that meet the needs of all students.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
306A

2:15pm EST

Canva Jambalaya: Stirring Together Creativity and Student Engagement
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Let’s “Dig a Little Deeper” into the bayou brilliance of Canva as we stir up a flavorful blend of creativity and student engagement in K-12 classrooms! This zesty session is designed for educators, administrators, and tech coaches eager to infuse teaching with interactive virtual activities, harmonize collaboration with Canva’s whiteboard features (the perfect Jamboard substitute), and create visually stunning and user-friendly LMS and websites. Join us to jazz it up NOLA-style and collaboratively discover how to transform educational practice into delectable learning experiences that keep students coming back for more!
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
302B

2:15pm EST

Copilot-Mastering the Art of Prompt Writing
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
This hands-on session delves into the fascinating world of prompt engineering, offering participants the opportunity to discover how to craft effective prompts that maximize Copilot’s capabilities.

Participants will be immersed in live demonstrations showcasing Copilot’s responses to various types of prompts. These demonstrations will highlight how slight changes in wording can significantly impact the quality of responses, providing valuable insights into the nuances of prompt engineering.

The workshop is structured to foster collaboration and practical learning. Participants will work in small groups to create prompts tailored to different scenarios, ranging from educational content creation to complex problem-solving tasks. Each group will present their prompts and receive constructive feedback, enabling them to refine and optimize their prompts to ensure they are clear, concise, and effective.

Beyond technical skills, this workshop aims to empower educators to bring innovative solutions back to their classrooms. By integrating collaborative techniques and activities, participants will learn how to foster a culture of innovation and teamwork within their educational environments. The skills and knowledge gained from this workshop will not only enhance participants’ interactions with AI but also inspire them to harness the full potential of Microsoft Copilot in their educational endeavors.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
302C

2:15pm EST

Integrating Coding and Robotics with Traditional Elementary STEM Lessons
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, integrating modern technologies with traditional teaching methods is crucial for fostering students' skills and preparing them for the future. This presentation explores an innovative approach that combines coding, robots, and traditional STEM lessons to create a holistic learning experience. By bridging these elements, educators can enhance student engagement, improve problem-solving abilities, and promote a deeper understanding of STEM concepts.
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
301B

2:15pm EST

Jazzing Up Deeper Learning: Library and STEM Collaboration
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
304
Are roadblocks along your paraderoute keeping you from incorporating STEM/makerspace content in your library? Come hear a school librarian and STEM teacher share their beads of knowledge for collaboration. Jazz up your indiviual encore lessons, and make way for a festive fusion of literacy and STEM content to promote deeper learning.
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
304

2:15pm EST

Mardi Gras: Tech Parade of Engagement!
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
303
Come see a tech parade that will get your students motivated to participate in your media center or classroom. Activities will include BeeBots, Spheros, Indi Cars and Ozobots. See how an ordinary worksheet can be transformed into a learning experience where students are actively engaged and want to do more! Examples of student activities will include community helpers, subtraction, measurement of angles, Planet research, and more!
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
303

2:15pm EST

Using AI to generate SEL behavior management plans: Practical strategies for educators
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Discover how AI can enhance behavior management with a focus on social-emotional learning! In this interactive session, you’ll use MagicSchool AI to create student profiles, generate SEL-based plans, and critically assess their effectiveness. Walk away with strengthened AI literacy, profile templates, SEL strategies, sample plans, and prompt writing tips you can immediately apply to meet diverse needs of your students. Set up a free MagicSchool AI account here: https://www.magicschool.ai/
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
306B

3:15pm EST

Fostering Transparency in AI: Guiding Children to Train Computers
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
One might regard Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a computer exhibiting some human capability. Okay, but what method enables a computer to gain the capacity to demonstrate human capability? This session will bring some transparency to machine learning methods by demonstrating how to guide children as young as 8 years old to train computers. The key is to enable children to collect examples of objects to recognize and to use those examples to train a computer.
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
306C

3:15pm EST

Layering Lessons: AI Differentiation and Inclusion in the Classroom
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
Are you seeking innovative ways to meet the diverse needs of your students? Discover how AI-powered tools can help you layer your lessons to create differentiated instructional resources aligned with Universal Design for Learning. Explore strategies to save time and develop personalized learning pathways that empower your students to learn at their own pace. We'll explore practical AI tools like Diffit, ChatGPT Live Translation, Snorkl, Curipod, MagicSchool, and Eduaide. Join us to add rich layers to your teaching and gain classroom-ready resources you can start using right away.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
306A

3:15pm EST

Navigating the Digital World Through Family Engagment
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
307
Join us for an interactive session on creating a Digital Citizenship Family Night, led by students! Discover engaging activities like coding, developing QR videos on digital responsibility, and student-led performances that promote a positive online presence. We’ll also explore the creation of AI-generated work products. Collaborate with fellow educators to design a comprehensive plan that enhances digital citizenship education and strengthens the home-school partnership, empowering families in technology instruction and digital safety.
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
307

3:15pm EST

New to Follett Destiny? Destiny whiz? Let's talk!
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
Are you new to Follett's Destiny program and seeking to manage your collection and patron base? Join us for an informative session where you'll learn the fundamentals of adding and removing titles, generating reports, and circulating materials efficiently.

We will also cover the setup of check-in and check-out stations. If time permits, we’ll discuss how to configure your system to automatically email overdue notifications to homeroom teachers.
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
302C

3:15pm EST

STEAM on a Budget
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
304
STEAM on a Budget - with the state of the budgets these days, who has money to do STEAM? In this session we will look at 3 different ways to do STEAM activities with recycled materials and manipulatives you likely already have in your school!
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
304

4:15pm EST

Bring your content to life with Augmented Reality
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
303
Come engage in an exciting exploration of Augmented Reality (AR) through tools like QuiverVision, MergeCubes, FlipAR, and JigSpace to witness how these technologies can transform content and create immersive learning experiences, particularly in science education. Attendees will also receive a variety of standards-aligned lesson ideas tailored for K-5 classroom use. To enhance this session, several iPads will be available for hands-on practice with these AR apps, allowing participants to fully experience the potential of AR in their teaching.
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
303

4:15pm EST

Close the GAP = Growth & Progression in STEM and Pseudocode Literacy
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
307
GAP Your Way to STEM Success! Educators, boost your students' STEM and Pseudocode literacy! This hands-on session uses LEGO® to show how Pseudocode, a planning tool for clear coding instructions, creates learning opportunities. Build together, write step-by-step instructions, and explore the power of clear communication in coding!
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
307

4:15pm EST

Innovative Approaches for Young Learners: Harnessing EduProtocols with AI Tools
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
Explore the use of EduProtocols and AI tools in early education to enhance learning for young students. This session shows how these methods provide structure, foster creativity, and support personalized instruction. Attendees will gain practical insights and resources to create an engaging, effective classroom for their littles.
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
306B

4:15pm EST

Mardi Gras Family TIES: Engaging Families in the Virtual Classroom
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
In the festive spirit of Mardi Gras, this session will show how Online Catawba Teachers celebrate family involvement in virtual learning, turning the digital classroom into a lively parade of engagement and connection. Session participants will learn how to bring the excitement and togetherness of Mardi Gras into their communication strategies, engaging both students and their families in creative and meaningful ways.
Presenters will lead participants through a series of proven techniques that help personalize communication—just like selecting the perfect mask for a Mardi Gras ball—ensuring that every family feels seen, heard, and valued. In addition, they will share innovative ideas for virtual activities that create a sense of community and celebration, allowing families to connect with one another as they navigate the school year.
The session will culminate with a collaborative discussion, Mardi Gras-inspired engaging conversation, where participants will learn to weave together communication and creativity, fostering connections that last long after the virtual classroom doors close. This session is designed to ensure families and students alike are part of the "Family TIES"—united, engaged, and ready to learn!
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
302C

4:15pm EST

Old School Crafty Meets New Age Technology
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
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.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
302A

4:15pm EST

Tiny Techies: Coding Fun for Young Minds
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
workshop is designed for K-2 educators to explore innovative ways to integrate technology and robotics into various subject areas for tiny techies. By utilizing hands-on training with engaging tools such as Beebots, Indi Cars, Dash, and Robo Wunderkind, educators will learn to enhance student learning and engagement. Attendees will receive hands-on experience using robots to facilitate active engagement in the classroom. In doing so, educators will be equipped with strategies to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among students. Participants will leave with practical skills and knowledge to integrate technology and robotics into their classrooms. Educators will leave this session with coding tools to add to their toolbox!
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
301A
 
Friday, March 7
 

8:00am EST

AI Prompt Creation Bootcamp for Teachers
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
How do you create meaningful AI prompts that provide the desired outputs? In this hands-on, collaborative session, you will learn how to craft better AI prompts to generate high-quality resources, including lesson plans, assessments, and engaging materials for you and your students to use in the classroom. Together, we'll explore a variety of AI tools, and by the end, you'll walk away with a powerful library of ready-to-use resources tailored for your classroom.
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
306C

8:00am EST

Beyond the Beads: A Mardi Gras Guide to Finding Helpful AI Teacher Tools
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Looking beyond the sparkle and hype of the never-ending parade of promises, participants will critically evaluate what AI can bring to the party. The good times will start rolling as we evaluate which AI tools are worth inviting into your classroom to streamline tedious classroom tasks.

We’ll start the session by sharing our hopes, questions, and concerns about AI’s role in education. From there, we’ll dive into practical shortcuts and tips for using AI effectively. Our curated lists will help you know which tools are best suited for particular needs. We’ll also tackle strategies for evaluating all AI tools critically and applying them ethically, so you can feel more confident in your choices.
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
306B

8:00am EST

Bonding the New Science Standards and Resources
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
During this session, K-2 teachers will delve into their new science standards and some resources to help them make science fun and engaging for their students and become savvy resource consumers. I will help teachers make connections between the resources and their standards.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
305B

8:00am EST

Bridging STEM and Stories
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
307
Join us for an engaging, hands-on session that blends STEM and literacy! You’ll dive into activities such as building a strong structure, designing a Mars Rover, “Saving Gus,” and exploring real NASA data. Our goal is to showcase how the Engineering Design Process connects to literacy (both fiction and non-fiction), science content, technology integration, and inquiry skills. With activities that range from low-tech to high-tech (and even no-tech), this session will demonstrate the versatility and accessibility of STEM for all classrooms.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
307

8:00am EST

Making An App on Google Slides
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Come create an FREE app for your classroom or school using Google Slides to keep your students or families updated of the awesome things happening in your school or classroom.
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
302A

8:00am EST

Roll Call: Collaborating to Connect & Illuminate
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
304
Join us for Roll Call, our interactive session on enhancing parent engagement and amplifying student voices through technology! Discover how to integrate PBL, STEM, and magicschool.ai, using a walk-through data tool to monitor progress. Collaborate with peers, share learning moments, and create a dynamic learning environment that connects students, educators, and families.
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
304

9:00am EST

AI Masquerade: Unmasking Effective Classroom Management Solutions
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Step right up and discover the wonders of AI for classroom management! Explore innovative ways to streamline routines, engage students, and promote digital citizenship—all while experiencing the magic of AI. Through interactive learning, live demonstrations, and a wealth of resources, you’ll gain practical tools and creative ideas to bring AI seamlessly into your classroom. Ideal for educators who want to make management as engaging as the learning itself, this session invites you to roll up your sleeves, join the fun, and simplify your teaching life!
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
306C

9:00am EST

Amplifying Student Voice in Digital Discussions
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
402
Learn how to inspire Empowered Learners and Creative Communicators by amplifying student voice with dynamic digital discussions. This session explores tools and strategies that foster student choice, ownership, and creativity through diverse digital formats. Leave with practical ideas for cultivating empowered, creative learners ready to communicate and collaborate in the digital age!
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
402

9:00am EST

Bonding the New Science Standards and Resources
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
303
During this session, K-2 teachers will delve into their new science standards and some resources to help them make science fun and engaging for their students and become savvy resource consumers. I will help teachers make connections between the resources and their standards.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
303

9:00am EST

Carnival of Coding: Beebots for Elementary Education
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Bebop down Bourbon Street with our pal Beebot! Beebot knows how to engage elementary students in all kinds of learning, from math to literacy and science to social studies! In this session, the presenters will highlight ways the Beebot educational robot can be used in all content areas and grade levels for elementary students.

Adding Beebot to your krewe can ensure all students have a solid foundation in computational thinking and early coding skills.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
301B

9:00am EST

STEM Essentials: Laying the Groundwork for Classroom Success
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
304
Designed for educators eager to introduce STEM but unsure where to start, this session offers a comprehensive foundation in STEM classroom implementation. Participants will explore the essentials, from organizing students into effective groups to assigning roles like project manager and materials handler that promote teamwork and creativity. Practical guidance on managing materials, establishing clear rules, and maintaining organization will equip teachers to handle common challenges with confidence. By the end, educators will have a toolkit of strategies to create an engaging, well-organized STEM learning environment that fosters collaboration and excitement from day one. Perfect for beginners, this session sets the stage for a successful STEM experience in any classroom.
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
304

9:00am EST

Teaching AI to our K1 Students
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to introduce AI concepts to K-1 students through storytelling and image creation. Participants will engage in hands-on activities using AI chatbots to create stories and generate images, learning how to make these tools both fun and educational. By the end, you’ll have practical tips for incorporating AI into your classroom, along with strategies for managing young students’ use of this exciting technology.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
306A

10:30am EST

Engage, Enrich, Empower: Merging Robotics and Digital Tools with Literacy Instruction
Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EST
In this hands-on session, participants will explore how to bring elementary literacy standards to life using robotics and digital tools like Canva. Attendees will code robots to retell stories, use Canva for character-based projects, and collaborate on digital story maps, experiencing the learning process as students do. The session offers practical examples and ready-to-use resources, empowering educators to integrate technology into literacy instruction in engaging and meaningful ways.
Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EST
305B

10:30am EST

Film in a Flash: Unlock Creative Potential with Quick Video Projects!
Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Transform your classroom with the art of video production! Spark creativity and engagement while mastering essential 21st-century skills. Say goodbye to narratives that resemble visual run-on sentences with our dynamic workshop. Discover two key strategies:
1. A simple approach to enhance the quality of student-produced videos.
2. A structured framework that empowers students to create high-quality videos in 45 minutes or less.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EST
301B

10:30am EST

Let the Code Times Roll: Bringing Picture Books and Computer Science Together
Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Join us for a fun and engaging session where we’ll explore how picture books can be the perfect entry point to introduce computer science concepts in K-5 classrooms! By connecting popular stories like Rosie Revere, Engineer and If I Built a House to computational thinking, coding, and problem-solving, you'll discover creative ways to integrate CS across multiple subjects. Walk away with book-based lesson plans, hands-on activities, and strategies to seamlessly incorporate computer science into your everyday teaching, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable for your students!
Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EST
306B

10:30am EST

The Coaching Café: Integrating Digital Skills Across the Curriculum - One District's Special Brew
Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EST
307
Come learn about Brunswick County Schools’ Coaching Cafés—a professional development series hosted by instructional coaches and digital learning specialists designed to empower middle school teachers in championing student engagement and academic growth through digital tools.

This presentation is ideal for all teachers and coaches alike looking for fresh ideas to enhance professional development and digital learning integration in their districts.
Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EST
307

11:30am EST

Big Easy Research: Simplifying Information Literacy with AI
Friday March 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
Helping students develop information literacy skills in the age of AI is not only necessary, it’s a breeze…with the help of AI, of course! In this session, we will experiment with various AI tools that will cover every step of the research process and learn strategies to help students develop critical thinking skills that will extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. See how incorporating AI in your research projects will add a new layer of relevance and engagement for your students.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
302A

11:30am EST

From Story to STEM: Combining Read Alouds, STEM, and iPads
Friday March 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
Ready to transform your read-alouds into STEM and tech adventures? Join a digital teaching and learning coach and an experienced third-grade teacher as they share strategies for blending storytelling with engaging STEM and iPad activities. Discover how to connect literacy with apps like Keynote and Canva, enhancing comprehension and sparking creativity. Come prepared to dive in, exploring ways to make your read-alouds dynamic, student-centered, and tech-savvy. Let’s turn stories into STEM-powered moments!
Friday March 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
305A

11:30am EST

The Science House Presents - Masquerade of Numbers: Unveiling Data Stories in Carnival Colors
Friday March 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
Transform your classroom into a vibrant parade of numbers with Mardi Gras-inspired data visualization! In this session, create graphs and infographics, turning everyday activities into data exploration. We'll use tech tools bringing numbers to life across subjects. Engage in collecting, visualizing, and storytelling with real-world data. Leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use ideas, and appreciation for data. Let's roll out the data parade and bring carnival creativity to your classroom!
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
305B

11:30am EST

Unleashing Creativity with Canva’s AI Magic
Friday March 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
In this dynamic training session, educators will explore the magic that Canva’s AI features bring to the classroom. These tools empower teachers and students alike, making design accessible and engaging.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
306C

12:30pm EST

Carnival of Connections: Celebrating Blended Learning Success
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
304
Join us for a Mardi Gras-style celebration of instructional innovation where we showcase how blended learning transforms core instruction into engaging, effective, and exciting learning experiences. Like the vibrant traditions of Carnival season, we'll unmask the possibilities that emerge when traditional teaching meets technological innovation.
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
304

12:30pm EST

Igniting Creativity, Driving Innovation: Canva AI Projects in the Classroom
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
Explore strategies to spark curiosity, creativity, and personalize learning. In this hands-on, interactive session, you'll learn and to harness Canva's AI to enhance visual communication, storytelling, and innovative project design. Discover how to transform student learning, creating a more dynamic, memorable, and joyful educational experience. Walk away with practical tips and actionable strategies to get started!
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
306C

12:30pm EST

Mardi Gras Coding Carnival: Unplugged Activities for Computational Thinking
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, this lively and interactive session will immerse participants in a vibrant "Coding Carnival." Attendees will take part in a series of unplugged coding activities using everyday materials such as decks of cards and simple toys—just like the colorful trinkets and playful elements of a Mardi Gras parade! These hands-on activities integrate physical movement with coding patterns, transforming the session into a festive celebration of critical thinking, computational thinking, and problem-solving.
The presenter will demonstrate how each unplugged coding activity can be adapted to various skill levels, allowing participants to adjust the "floats" in their coding parade—whether they're beginners or seasoned tech enthusiasts. Through the Mardi Gras theme, we will also explore the “how and why” of coding, helping participants understand how these unplugged activities lead to stronger digital coding skills.
The session will culminate in a collaborative “Brainstorm Bead Toss,” where participants will exchange and develop new ideas, similar to the way Mardi Gras participants share and celebrate their creativity. This concluding activity will encourage educators to design their own unplugged coding activities that they can bring back to their classrooms, spreading the Mardi Gras coding spirit.
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
302A

12:30pm EST

Oh My Canva
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
402
By the end of "Oh my Canva!", you will be armed with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively integrate Canva into your teaching, equipping your students with a powerful tool for self-expression and learning. Don't miss this opportunity to join a community of educators dedicated to student-centered education and innovative teaching practices. Get ready to say, "Oh my Canva!" as we embark on this exciting journey together.
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
402

12:30pm EST

Rise of the Robo-Educators: Empowering Learning Through Coding in the Classroom
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
Have you thought about integrating coding or robotics into your daily instruction but haven’t been sure how to start? Through this beginner-friendly, hands-on, interactive session, we’ll explore strategies, tools, and resources that teachers can use to seamlessly incorporate coding into their curriculum. We will showcase how integrating coding enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. No prior coding experience required!
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
305A

12:30pm EST

VOKI INVASION! ITS ALL IN THE QUESTION!
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
VOKI INVASION!:IT’S ALL IN THE QUESTION!
There’s an invasion coming soon to a classroom near you! VOKIS are coming to Earth! They want to learn & teach! Teachers will collaborate on Voki with others! Voki is an educational tool that enhances instruction & engagement! Zappar merges augmented reality & real-world core content. REVISE lessons you have taught or START something new ready to use NEXT WEEK. will have Win a card to use with Zappar App or a FREE 2 month Voki subscription.
Speakers
Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
301B
 
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