NCTIES2025

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.

Creating digital comics is a win-win for the students and teachers. The teachers facilitate a student directed lesson to create content rich comics from digital templates. This session will explore these comics, free tools to create them, and work towards creating a template to be used in your classroom. Resources will be shared and collaborative brainstorming will be recorded for all to access on a shared platform.

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.

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.

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!

Building a strong community of support is crucial for computer science educators facing the evolving challenges of today’s classrooms. "Code Connect: Building Community and Support for Computer Science Educators" explores how collaborative networks can empower teachers by fostering resource sharing, peer support, and innovative teaching practices. This presentation will discuss strategies for creating and sustaining professional communities that enhance teaching effectiveness and help educators navigate curriculum changes, diverse student needs, and technological advancements. Attendees will gain insights into tools and best practices that cultivate lasting connections, driving growth and resilience in computer science education.

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.

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.

In "Cultivating Student Agency with Glocally-Focused, Interdisciplinary Inquiry-to-Action," participants will explore how students’ agency can be cultivated through instruction that is glocally-focused (global + local), interdisciplinary, inquiry-based, and action-oriented toward students positively impacting their communities and world.

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.