Spark Summit 2024: Full Schedule

8:00am EDT

🟢Maker Market & Vendor Hall Opens!🟢

Feel free to take your time as you browse through the wonderful selection of 30 diverse vendors and local artisans. Each one has put so much love and care into creating their unique handcrafted products just waiting to be discovered by you. As you walk through the market, soaking in the lively atmosphere and colorful displays, you'll have the chance to explore a wide variety of offerings from these talented individuals. Take a moment to chat with each vendor, they are excited to share their creative process and what inspires them. Who knows, you might even stumble upon that perfect, one-of-a-kind item that truly speaks to your heart. It's like immersing yourself in a beautiful tapestry of craftsmanship and creativity, where every booth has a story to tell and every purchase helps support the dreams of these talented makers. Happy exploring!

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT

9:00am EDT

🎤Keynote: Willie Spears🎤 “You Matter”

Teachers play a vital role in shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation. They are not just educators, but also mentors, guides, and role models who have the power to inspire, motivate, and empower their students. Teachers have the ability to ignite a passion for learning, instill confidence, and foster creativity in young minds. They provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive. Teachers not only impart knowledge but also teach valuable life skills, empathy, and resilience. Their dedication, patience, and commitment make a lasting impact on the lives of their students, shaping them into compassionate, critical thinkers who are ready to make a positive difference in the world. Teachers truly matter because they have the incredible ability to shape the future and make a lasting impact on generations to come.

Speakers

Willie Spears

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Cafetorium

Keynote

10:00am EDT

🤖Best Practices for an AI-Infused Classroom

Join us for an exploration into the new realm of teaching and learning (and lesson planning) with student facing AI tools. Learn tips and tricks for lesson creation, and student agency. By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of the role of AI in our classrooms and be equipped to create their first lesson using the power of AI. Don't miss this opportunity to transform education and unleash the true potential of every learner.

Speakers

Holly Clark

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
409

Artificial Intelligence

10:00am EDT

🔮Empowering Educators with MagicSchool: Harnessing AI for Effective Teaching and Learning

Explore the power of MagicSchool, an AI platform designed to support educators in creating dynamic and personalized learning experiences. Discover over 60 individual tools tailored to address the unique challenges faced by educators, including lesson planning, differentiated instruction, assessment strategies, and behavior intervention suggestions. Experience the seamless integration of AI technology and learn how MagicSchool can revolutionize your teaching practice. Join us and unlock the potential of AI in education!

Speakers

Jeni Long

Sr Community Strategist, MagicSchool AI

Jeni is a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience in the field. She is a respected EdTech speaker, consultant, and author dedicated to providing unwavering support for teachers both in and out of the classroom. Jeni empathizes with the daily challenges educators encounter... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
612

Artificial Intelligence

10:00am EDT

🤠Students as AI Pioneers: Shaping Digital Literacy

Dive into the future of education with AI, focusing on student-led learning. This session will explore how SchoolAI's platforms allow students to pioneer their own learning experiences and shape their digital literacy through AI.

Speakers

Maureen Young

Partner Success Manager, School AI

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
611

Artificial Intelligence

10:00am EDT

☕The One Where They Talk About Student Choice

Student choice will be there for you - as a powerful tool for enhanced student engagement. One of the most important steps in creating expert learners who are willing to persevere through challenges is to facilitate learning experiences that put students in the driver’s seat by providing choice in their learning. Not sure where to start? We’ll discuss different ways teachers can provide choices to students, as well as share ideas to get started.

Speakers

Dianna Knox

Technology Instructional Specialist, Clay Community Schools

Dianna Knox is the Technology Instructional Specialist for Clay Community Schools in Brazil, Indiana. She has been in this position since 2017 and previously spent 18 years teaching Spanish, English, Communications, and Theatre. In transitioning to the role in instructional technology... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
312

Blended Learning

10:00am EDT

✍🏻The Teacher as Editor - Embracing the Potential of Google LTI in Canvas

For years, writing instruction focused on students writing, revising their work on their own, and then teachers grading with detailed feedback once students turned in their final work. This resulted in feedback happening after the fact, with little time or motivation for students to return to their work to make revisions to improve their final product. Using Google LTI in Canvas can flip that script. By using outline and planning templates, teachers can give students more direction and direct feedback while they are writing their papers and before they turn then in for a final grade. Using commenting and suggestion tools turns teachers into professional editors, directly pointing out writing weaknesses and giving students the opportunities to make those corrections before final due dates. This approach can take the writing workshop to a new level. This real-world approach to the writing process rewards revision and growth mindset and can transform writing and grading practices.

Speakers

Sara Styf

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
302

Blended Learning

10:00am EDT

🤠Blended Learning Resource Round-Up

Run through dozens of templates and resources to make your life easier!! How nice would it be to have your team walk through creating a copy, adapting it to their specific needs, and implementing it, all while walking through the process? This is highly practical and useful training for years to come!

Speakers

Tyler Tarver

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
804

Blended Learning

10:00am EDT

🧩Edpuzzle: Tips and Tricks for video learning

Discover how to maximize the impact of video in your classroom with Edpuzzle! In this hands-on session, you will learn how to create engaging video lessons, embed assessment questions, assign with your LMS, and navigate easy-to-read data to track your students’ progress. This powerful video platform is a must-have for your EdTech toolkit and you’ll leave the session with a video lesson you can use with your students.

Speakers

Caity Burnell

Partnerships Manager, Edpuzzle

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
605

Blended Learning

10:00am EDT

🎤Empower Your Students as Active Listeners, Critical Thinkers, and Creative Producers Through Gen-Z Media Podcasts

Learn how to use amazing audio stories from Gen-Z Media to engage your students to love the art of storytelling. These free podcasts and curriculum are collections of content that are curated, packaged, and ready to share with students. Join in to experience the power of these engaging lessons to enhance comprehension and build students’ agency for learning. Takeaway a whole collection of free resources you can use right away with your students. Great for grades 3-8.

Speakers

Lisa Highfill

Tech Integration specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District

A thinker, philosopher, debater, and educator interested in helping to develop 21st century thinkers best describes Lisa Highfill, a 20 year 5th grade teacher in Pleasanton, Ca. She has a passion for innovative learning strategies and actively works to share and collaborate with teachers... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
805

Blended Learning

10:00am EDT

✨ Bejeweled with Canva: Make Your Lessons Shimmer!

Make your lessons bejeweled in this hands-on session with Canva! In this session, we'll explore the ways you can use Canva for education to design engaging, accessible, multi-lingual learning materials. We'll explore a number of templates and Canva hacks so you can save time while creating materials your learners will enjoy. The goal of the session will be to provide 3+ new ideas for using Canva as well as a number of helpful tips and tricks! By the end of the session, you'll be prepared to make your whole classroom shimmer! ✨

Speakers

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools

Brenny Kummer is the Assistant Director of EdTech for Bartholomew Consolidated Schools in Indiana. She is a former social studies teacher, Google Certified Trainer, UIndy adjunct professor for UDL, accessibility and assistive technology, graduate of the University of Arkansas Educational... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
301

Digital Lesson Design Skills

10:00am EDT

🎨Transform Learning Through Creativity with Adobe Express

Unleash student creativity in your classroom! This session explores Adobe Express for Education, a free design platform for educators and students. Craft graphics, videos, and more with zero design experience. Discover cutting-edge AI tools and explore ways to integrate Adobe Express into your teaching, boosting engagement and learning. Leave with fresh ideas and the confidence to ignite your students' creative spark! -Explore digital creativity in the classroom, and why it matters -Learn about what you can do in Adobe Express, and start your first project -Visit the Adobe Education Exchange to earn a badge and certificate for this workshop and to continue learning

Speakers

Sherry Gick

Senior Director of Professional Development Programs, Five Star

Sherry is the Senior Director of Professional Development Programs for Five Star Technology Solutions. A former teacher-librarian and special education teacher with 20 years of experience with students K-12, she now enjoys working with educators across the nation on effective technology... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
608

Digital Lesson Design Skills

10:00am EDT

🔍Demystify Context Clues

Go beyond telling students to use context clues by
explicitly teaching what clues to look for, where to look
for them, and how to apply them.
• Introduce types of clues authors provide.
• Apply context clues during reading.
• Provide various experiences for practice.

Speakers

Shona Lansdell

Smekens Education

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
701

Literacy

10:00am EDT

🧮Fostering Math Discourse and Engagement with Language Routines

Creating conversation and collaboration in math classrooms can often be a challenge for us all. Utilizing proven and teacher-created instructional routines allows students to more easily feel comfortable to engage, share, participate... and even be willing to mess up. Join Amplify as we introduce and share thoughts and strategies for making this come alive in the math classroom. Participants will leave with resources and activities to take back to the classroom for immediate use!

Speakers

Jon Lash

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
625

Mathematics

10:00am EDT

🧮The Arc from Arithmetic to Algebra in Mathematics, Exploring the Progression of Mathematical Reasoning with number sense in mind

How can we support numbers sense in our students? How can we develop their procedural math and automaticity of their math facts without undermining number sense. In this session teachers will learn about the progression of math facts and strategies to support them. We will explore what is means to be fluent and how we move from math facts to procedural mathematics into higher level algebraic reasoning.

Speakers

Cory Howard

Professional Development Specialist, Curriculum Associates

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
604

Mathematics

10:00am EDT

🤔The Curiosity Era: Who's Asking the Questions in Math Class?

Even though we want students to be curious in math, see its beauty, and wonder how it applies to their world, most students believe math class is a place where they're just given answers to questions they've never asked. Math leaders and teachers can change this belief by cultivating curiosity in math courses and classrooms. Learn strategies for inspiring students to ask their own questions, self-assess their curiosity, and value questions as much as answers.

Speakers

Dr. Tim Hudson

Discovery Ed

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
709

Mathematics

10:00am EDT

🎸Vocabulary Instruction that students will learn "All Too Well!"

In this session, you will learn what the research tells us about the importance of teaching vocabulary words explicitly and at a sufficient depth. This engaging session will teach you how to select words to teach and a routine for teaching vocabulary in any content area.

Speakers

Karen Betz

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
806

Science of Reading

10:00am EDT

✋🏻Empowering Indiana's Educators: A Hands-On Dive into Innovative PD

Embark on a hands-on exploration of Keep Indiana Learning for a dynamic introduction to how we're transforming professional development for educators in Indiana. You'll dive directly into our free digital content library and explore how we are developing educator-led and student-focused PD! Prepare to discover, engage, and be inspired with practical tools and innovative strategies to transform your teaching and learning. Join us for a session of discovery and empowerment!

Speakers

Lena Darnay

Assistant Director of Digital Content & Strategy, Keep Indiana Learning

Lena Darnay is the Assistant Director of Digital Content and Strategy for Keep Indiana Learning, a department of Central Indiana Educational Service Center. She supports Indiana educators by creating innovative and engaging professional learning content in digital platforms, social... Read More →

Marti Hoofer

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
624

Teacher Development

10:00am EDT

⬆️IDOE: Digital Learning Update

This session will share all of the current initiatives and opportunities directly from the Office of Digital Learning team.

Speakers

Meri Carnahan

IDOE-Digital Learning

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
601

Teacher Development

10:00am EDT

🧮Make Math Engaging, Interactive and Visible for All Learners with Equatio

Many learners are accustomed to using Text to Speech, Speech to Text, Word Prediction and tools such as dictionaries and picture dictionaries to help them read, write, and understand information. What happens when those learners need the same types of support in their math and STEM courses? This session will explore how Texthelp’s Equatio can make math engaging, interactive and visible for all learners. From the simplest elementary math to the most complex Calculus topics, Equatio provides the scaffolding and options that ALL learners need to overcome barriers and reach their greatest potential in math and STEM.

Speakers

Marc Callahan

Texthelp

Joni Degner

Territory Director, Texthelp

Joni Degner is a trusted voice and recognized leader in the implementation of UDL for schools, districts and institutions of opportunity. Joni is a territory director for Texthelp, supporting schools in Michigan and her homestate, Indiana. She is a dedicated partner to CAST and the... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
708

UDL/Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence

11:00am EDT

✒️The Not So Tortured Text Department: Diffit's Version

Creating leveled texts got ya down bad? Have no fear with Diffit for Teachers here! Attend this session to learn about how Diffit can transform differentiation of instructional materials for you and and your students. So long, long prep planning..

Speakers

Tim Arnold

Jenna Eastham

Kathyn Greene

Diffit

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
605

Artificial Intelligence

11:00am EDT

🤖BRISK- The AI Assistant You Didn't Know You Needed

"Calling all educators! Dive into the future of seamless teaching with our exclusive Professional Development session on Brisk. Say goodbye to disconnected tools and hello to effortless integration within the Google environment. Brisk, the AI-driven Chrome extension, revolutionizes the way you connect with your students. With Brisk, providing feedback becomes swift and effective, analyzing student writing becomes comprehensive, and crafting engaging instructional materials becomes a breeze. Plus, effortlessly adjust text difficulty and translate materials to cater to diverse student needs. Join us and discover why teachers rave about Brisk's intuitive design and time-saving capabilities. Elevate your teaching game with Brisk - where connection meets convenience!"

Speakers

Brooklyn Armstrong

teacher, franklin township

Emily Seagrest

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
601

Artificial Intelligence

11:00am EDT

😎Moving Beyond AI Policy: Leveraging AI in Learning Experiences

Many schools and districts are discussing how to implement AI use policies to prevent data privacy and misuse. But what happens once the policy is in place? This session moves beyond theoretical discussions about AI policy and dives into practical usage. Discover how SchoolAI leverages AI learning experiences to support educators in designing personalized and engaging AI Spaces for learning.

Speakers

Maureen Young

Partner Success Manager, School AI

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
611

Artificial Intelligence

11:00am EDT

👧🏻AI's Impact on Dyslexia: A Student's Message to Teachers

An essential session for every teachers, this features a student's candid story about dyslexia and the pivotal role AI has played in her growth journey. Joined by an educator who utilizes AI to meet diverse student needs, they will explore how AI fosters inclusive learning for ALL learners.

Speakers

Holly Clark

Makenzie Gilkison

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
409

Artificial Intelligence, UDL/Accessibility

11:00am EDT

🧨Google Blast!

Google Blast will provide tips, resources, and that little stuff to save you time on Forms, Docs, Sheets, YouTube, and Add-ons! Empowering yourself to create a blueprint that adapts around each individual learner. Based on giving teachers the ability to create their own virtual co-teachers and have students' learning adapt according to their personal knowledge. This session will give practical examples/resources to educators at every level of comfort with Google products.

Speakers

Tyler Tarver

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
804

Blended Learning

11:00am EDT

🎙️Beyond Pressing Play, Podcasts in the classroom

Podcasts are much more than just something to pass time during indoor recess. They light creative sparks for learning through a unique approach to narrative. Join in to go beyond pressing “play,” and hear how to guide students, both as consumers and creators, through the rich podcast medium.

Speakers

Lisa Highfill

Tech Integration specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
805

Blended Learning

11:00am EDT

🎨 Crafting and Customizing in Canvas LMS

Familiar with Canvas but want more? Grow your Canvas skills to the next level in this hands-on, fast-paced session. In this session, you’ll learn some design hacks for customizing your pages in Canvas using HTML code. We'll explore how to create a side-by-side column view in pages, building tabs into pages to support executive functioning and UDL, integrating external apps like Canva, leveraging rubrics in SpeedGrader, using advanced features in modules, and more! You'll emerge with this session with hands-on experience crafting your Canvas courses with HTML.

Speakers

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
301

Canvas LMS, Blended Learning

11:00am EDT

🎬Incorporating Videography into Your Lesson Plans

This session is meant to help educators better understand how to utilize video created with smartphones and basic supplies to improve their understanding and skills to generate content. Learn tips to better understand the medium and how you can both use and better critique student videos for your classroom.

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
625

Digital Lesson Design Skills

11:00am EDT

💪🏻K-12 Support for Graduates Prepared to Succeed

Explore how the Strategic Planning Process offered by CIESC can assist your school in formulating and implementing a comprehensive plan aligned with the goals outlined by the Indiana Department of Education for Graduates Prepared to Succeed. This strategic approach aims to ensure that students across all grades and schools acquire the essential knowledge and skills to prepare them for their next steps of enrollment, employment or enlistment.

Speakers

Dr. Christy Hilton

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
624

Graduation Pathways

11:00am EDT

🔬STEM on Purpose: Integrating STEM with Intention

This session will explore how breaking down disciplinary silos can enhance learning outcomes and foster interdisciplinary skills essential for success in the modern world. Through compelling examples and practical insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how various subject areas can work together to create a more enriching educational experience. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or industry professional, this session offers valuable insights into the transformative potential of integrated STEM education.

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
608

Integrated STEM

11:00am EDT

🌉Bridging Literary Eras With Pop Culture

We call pieces of literature “classics” when the impact of a story speaks to multiple generations. Unfortunately, as the years increase between the classics we loved when we were young and the students we are teaching now, it can become increasingly difficult to get our students engaged in reading older literature. One way to bridge this era gap is the application of pop culture in the classroom. Pop culture is the media that our students are consuming at a given moment, whether it be through TV, film, music, or social media. These modern mediums capture historical and social moments as they are happening. Like classic pieces of literature, pop culture pieces speak to our human experience and can help us show how the innate human experience crosses decades and generations through the stories we love. We show how teachers can do this using examples such as: - You've Got Mail & Dracula as epistolary texts - American Born Chinese & Frankenstein as frame story - Rosaline & Romeo & Juliet as narrative point of view - Fire Island, Bride & Prejudice, & Pride & Prejudice as classic adaptations

Speakers

Sara Styf

Alicia Drier

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
302

Literacy

11:00am EDT

🤔Infer despite a lack of background knowledge

Provide strategies for readers to approximate answers
even without personal experience.
• Create a classroom climate rooted in evidence.
• Define what makes a text detail “relevant.”
• Activate more than text-to-self connections.

Speakers

Shona Lansdell

Smekens Education

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
701

Literacy

11:00am EDT

🗣️“Teaching Fluency? Not So Fast! Research-Based Instructional Moves to Improve Students’ Reading Fluency”

Getting a student to be able to read fluently with a strong understanding of the text and strength gained from new knowledge is the goal, and yet at grade level after grade level we put passages down in front of students to read for a minute to measure their fluency progress. The disconnect here is huge and the latest Science of Reading research helps us learn how to eliminate that disconnect and teach fluency! Join us in this session to take a fluency journey from foundational skills in K-2, all the way through supporting our students in the upper grades. You’ll leave with adjustments you can make in your classroom when returning to school.

Speakers

Cory Howard

Professional Development Specialist, Curriculum Associates

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
604

Literacy

11:00am EDT

🤔The Curiosity Era: Who's Asking the Questions in Math Class?

Speakers

Dr. Tim Hudson

Discovery Ed

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
709

Mathematics

11:00am EDT

🧮The Literacy in Mathematics

Supporting students at the elementary age means balancing all content areas across a school day. Join this session to explore explicit integrations we can make between Math and ELA as we build meaningful connections for students and deepen their learning. Learn to notice connections, name them for students, and use those connections to build on student strengths toward new learning.

Speakers

Jessica Miller

Professional Learning Specialist, CIESC

Jessica is currently a Professional Learning Specialist with Keep Indiana Learning, a Department of CIESC, and supports teachers, schools, and districts in the areas of math, instructional coaching, and strengthening Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction. Jessica has been in the field of... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
612

Mathematics, Literacy

11:00am EDT

🌟"Enchanted" Instructional Delivery

In this session, we will explore how to deliver instruction explicitly to engage all students in the learning process. You will learn that instruction, no matter the subject, needs to be systematic, direct, engaging, and success-oriented to promote the achievement of all students. You will also learn Dr. Anita Archer's "Archerisms" that are sure to become part of your everyday language!

Speakers

Karen Betz

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
806

Science of Reading

11:00am EDT

📕Science of Reading and Assistive Technology: The Power Couple of Literacy

The Science of Reading is a big step towards advancing the literacy of millions of students. But while evidence-based instruction, curriculum, and professional development will take us far, we know that learners will always need options and scaffolding. So, how does assistive technology figure into the Science of Reading? Join Universal Design for Learning (UDL) specialist and former secondary language arts educator Joni Degner for a look at how the addition of technology tools (like speech to text and more) can advance your Science of Reading implementation and can empower learners to read and understand content independently.

Speakers

Marc Callahan

Texthelp

Joni Degner

Territory Director, Texthelp

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
708

Science of Reading, Artificial Intelligence

11:00am EDT

🔬Indiana Learning Lab District Admin Feature

The Indiana Learning Lab is a free, personalized professional development platform full of curated learning opportunities for Indiana educators. One of the newest features of the Learning Lab allows district and building leaders to add their own private content to the Lab, allowing them to award professional growth hours and track resource completion. This session will provide participants with information on the District Admin feature and walk them through the steps to activate those capabilities at your district. -Review the general features of the Indiana Learning Lab -Explore ways to use the District Admin feature to customize the Indiana Learning Lab for your school district -Upgrade your Learning Lab accounts for District Admin access

Speakers

Sherry Gick

Senior Director of Professional Development Programs, Five Star

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
312

Teacher Development

11:50am EDT

🥪LUNCH🥪

Exhibitors

Trax BBQ

Thursday June 6, 2024 11:50am - 1:00pm EDT
Cafetorium

Lunch

1:00pm EDT

🤖Hey ChatGPT, List the AI Integration Best Practices

Is there still a bit of uncertainty of how to most effectively integrate AI (safely) into teaching, learning, and school operations?

In this session, we'll discuss best practices and strategies of how to get the most out of AI. You'll gain insights into what your school can begin doing today to ensure you're getting ahead of possible state level requirements by establishing appropriate AI management systems and best practices.

We aim to provide clear, practical strategies for integrating AI into school settings while maintaining academic integrity and safeguarding data privacy.

Key topics we will cover include best practices for implementing:

AI Professional Development: Strategies for training educators to effectively use AI in their teaching.
Free AI Tools: Identify where "free" AI tools fit into a world with AI mandates.
AI Integration in Curriculum: Methods for safely integrating AI into instruction.
AI Tutors: Ideas for how to support and scale personalized learning.
AI Resources Teachers: Essential tools and support for teachers implementing AI.
AI Data Privacy: Guidelines for the ethical and safe use of AI in schools that protects private identifiable information (PII).

Our focus is on providing actionable insights and best practices for teachers, administrators, and IT professionals to successfully integrate AI.

Speakers

Kurt Beer

Skill Struck

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
611

1:00pm EDT

🧳How to Teach 'n' Travel: Lessons Learned from the Getaway Car

TBA

Speakers

Lisa Eck

School Counselor, Arlington Elementary

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
612

1:00pm EDT

✒️The Not So Tortured Text Department: Diffit's Version

Speakers

Tim Arnold

Jenna Eastham

Kathyn Greene

Diffit

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
605

Artificial Intelligence

1:00pm EDT

🐍Are You Ready for It? Teaching With Taylor Swift Lyrics

This session will guide non-Swiftie educators in using her poetic lyrics to inspire students, simplify complex topics and enhance critical thinking. Explore Taylor's emotionally rich narratives for innovative classroom strategies and as a mentor text for good writing.

Speakers

Holly Clark

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
409

Artificial Intelligence

1:00pm EDT

🤖ChatGPT in Education

ChatGPT in Education: Where does artificial intelligence have a place in education? As teachers, we are now forced to dance the line between empowering our students, and not just letting them paste questions on the internet and get an answer. ChatGPT is a powerful tool that has taken the education industry (and the rest of the world) by storm. As an experienced teacher, you have the opportunity to take advantage of this cutting-edge technology and make the most of it in your classroom. The benefits of incorporating ChatGPT into your lessons are numerous, including the ability to plan lessons and write emails with ease. This innovative technology is freakishly capable and performs well across a wide range of academic subjects, making it an invaluable resource for teachers everywhere. In this training, you'll learn how to effectively implement ChatGPT in your classroom, harnessing its capabilities to help you streamline your lessons and better engage your students. Though it's a technological tool, it's important to remember that it will never replace the fundamental purpose of writing and our human capacity for questioning. With ChatGPT by your side, you'll be able to empower and prepare your students like never before!

Speakers

Tyler Tarver

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
804

Artificial Intelligence, Blended Learning

1:00pm EDT

🧼Google Drive: Clean Up

Is your Google Drive out of control? Do you have a hard time finding any of your documents? This workshop session will share organization tips and tricks for your Google Drive and give you some needed time to put those into action.

Speakers

Abby Pagryzinski

Training & Development Specialist, Carmel Clay Schools

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
625

Blended Learning

1:00pm EDT

🧠Memorable Lessons to Engage Learners

Students learn best through experience and songs. Turn an everyday lesson into an experience by dressing up and transforming the classroom. Or you can find that perfect song for a concept you are teaching (and no I am not taking about calendar time songs).

Speakers

Erin Chester

General education teacher, Franklin Township Community School

1st Grade teacher for Franklin Township. Use to teach Amplify CKLA prior to teaching in FT.

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
312

Blended Learning

1:00pm EDT

🌟Studies Weekly: New Social Studies, Science and Health/Wellness Content

Come see the new Indiana Specific Social Studies for 3rd and 4th Grades. All new Science for K-5th. And all new Health/Wellness for PK-6th. If you have never seen Studies Weekly now is the time. Studies Weekly covers 100% of IDOE Academic Standards for Elementary Science and Social Studies. Our unique consumable print design is engaging to students and easy to implement for teachers

Speakers

Tim Hellbush

Studies Weekly

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
601

Blended Learning

1:00pm EDT

👟Technology & Tying Shoes

"Technology & Tying Shoes" Are you interested in learning how to use technology in your classroom - with students who can't even tie their shoes yet?! Come and learn from Abigail & Adrienne on how to enhance your Science of Reading lessons, classroom engagement, community and parent involvement - using a variety of *unique* technology tools that your students will be begging you to use! Leave the session ready with great new ideas to start in your classroom tomorrow! And, fellow Swifties UNITE! We'll make the whole session shimmer...leave with some TS merch as well! You don't want to miss out!

Speakers

Abigail Carter

Adrienne Chyba

Instructional Coach, Carmel Clay Schools

Adrienne just finished her 14th year teaching- her 11th with Carmel Clay Schools. She has taught kindergarten, first, and second grades at Towne Meadow and Cherry Tree and strongly believes in the power of bringing the FUN to your classroom environment! She lives in Carmel with her... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
708

Blended Learning

1:00pm EDT

🖍️Digital Dynamics: Crafting Engaging Virtual Learning Experiences

Join Indiana Online teachers as they explore engaging strategies to foster collaboration and spark curiosity in the online classroom. This session will explore ways to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. Whether you're new to online teaching or looking to enhance your practices you will leave with practical tips and inspiring ideas to take your teaching to the next level.

Speakers

Jackie Lucas

CIESC

Kori Jarchow

CIESC

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
624

Blended Learning

1:00pm EDT

🦸🏻‍♀️Supercharge Student Growth and Motivation

How can you help every student find the path to learning, growth, and academic achievement? Intervention programs have faced significant struggles in meeting the demand with the current processes. Now is the time to supercharge your programs with: -Less Pull-Out Intervention: Meeting student's needs the moment they arise means less pull-out intervention K–5. -More Time for Students Who Need the Most: Reinvigorate targeted intervention with just-right instruction from Exact Path’s learning paths and free up time for classroom educators to work with students on individual needs. -Accelerate Progress: Move more students from targeted and intensive intervention levels (tiers 2-3) to supplemental grade level practice (tier 1) faster. ESSA tier 2 studies show students who complete at least 8 skills per subject in Exact Path experience accelerated growth, with expected gains of 8-15 percentile points between interim assessments. Come learn how to use Exact Path to develop a targeted intervention program that provides meanginful data to inform instruction and helps students stay motivated in their learning journey.

Speakers

Nikki Privett

Customer Success Manager, Edmentum

Session Name: Blended Learning and Student AccountabilityMeeting the various learning needs of your students can be challenging. During this session Heather and Nikki will demonstrate how to move towards a blended learning model that encourages student accountability. This session... Read More →

Heather Roach

Edmentum

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
608

Blended Learning

1:00pm EDT

🧭Break up with your lecture using Explore Boards

Explore Boards are collections of content that you can curate, package, and share with students. Join in to experience the power of Explore Boards to enhance comprehension and build students’ agency for learning. Takeaway new ideas about effectively integrating digital instruction, along with lessons and ideas for any classroom.

Speakers

Lisa Highfill

Tech Integration specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
805

Digital Lesson Design Skills, Blended Learning

1:00pm EDT

✍🏻Write Polished Constructed Responses

Evidence, elaboration, and explanation are the essential
components that need to be included in a polished
constructed response. During this session, learn engaging
strategies to help students make an inference and embed
these essential elements every time they encounter a
constructed-response prompt.

Speakers

Shona Lansdell

Smekens Education

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
701

Literacy

1:00pm EDT

🎤Vocabulary Instruction that students will learn "All Too Well!"

Speakers

Karen Betz

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
806

Science of Reading

1:00pm EDT

♿In Your Accessibility Era

Ins for 2024: Accessibility, inclusion, UDL. Outs for 2024: Inaccessible content, disengaging lessons, and struggling when we don't have to! Our learners’ brains are as unique as their fingertips-as are their needs. As more districts leverage Google tools and author their own instructional materials, it is critical that materials are universally designed and flexible to support learners' needs. This session explores how to leverage built-in assistive features in Chrome/Chromebooks, as well as accessible design tips with a UDL lens. By the end of the session, attendees will recognize the value of accessible design, have specific design strategies, experience applying tools, and develop plans for future implementation. Rock your era of accessibility now!

Speakers

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
301

UDL/Accessibility

1:00pm EDT

🤖AI- Accessibility and Inclusivity

Accessibility and inclusivity are vital aspects often overshadowed by mainstream AI discussions. Yet, they form a dynamic duo, especially in education's future. These tools, spanning text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and image recognition, enrich learning for students with varying needs. They ensure content accessibility across formats and foster personalized learning, catering to diverse needs. By embracing these AI solutions, schools foster inclusivity, empowering all learners to flourish in a supportive educational environment.

Speakers

Kyle Beimfohr

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Kyle Beimfohr is the Digital Learning Coach at Zionsville Community Schools. He has been working as an educator for the last 27 years, with classroom experience in elementary and middle school. He has developed and leads the student technology leadership team (Zeek Squad) for grades... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
709

UDL/Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence

1:00pm EDT

👦🏻"You Belong with Me: Inclusion in your Classroom from a Child's Perspective"

Stryder, a fifth grader, and his mom present about living with a disability as well as sharing practical and easy to implement tips for promoting inclusion in your classroom. Stryder also brings his service dog Fonz along for discussion about service dog etiquette and to show off some of his best commands. Joseph Maley Foundation will also present about their Disability Awareness Programming. Time will be provided for questions from teachers as well.

Speakers

Joseph Maley Foundation

Thursday June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
302

UDL/Accessibility

2:00pm EDT

🟢Take Learning to New Heights: AI Student & Teacher Panel

Alright Now! Join us for an exciting panel discussion where students and teachers share their adventures in learning with AI! In New News...We'll explore how artificial intelligence helps with homework, makes learning fun, and even how it can be a classroom buddy. Whether you love technology or just curious about it, this session will lift your knowledge to new heights. Get ready to ask questions, hear cool stories, and see how AI is changing the way we learn!

Speakers

Tyler Tarver

Makenzie Gilkison

Kate Gilkison

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
804

Artificial Intelligence

2:00pm EDT

🔮✨Unlock the Magic of AI: Hogwarts Style

Accio wizards, witches, Muggles, and AI enthusiasts, alike! Prepare to embark on a magical journey through the world of artificial intelligence. We will explore a number of free AI tools that can save you time, support accessibility and Universal Design for Learning, create engaging lessons for students, and inspire creativity. By the end of the session, you'll emerge with 3+ AI tools to try in your role tomorrow. Bring your wand, laptop, and charger-and get excited!

Speakers

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
301

Artificial Intelligence

2:00pm EDT

🧶Comfortable Collaboration for All Learners

Teachers will use some techy tools to create a more collaborative community in the classroom that is accessible for all learner types!

Speakers

Jenn Wallen

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
708

Blended Learning, UDL/Accessibility

2:00pm EDT

🧩Edpuzzle: Next Level & 2024 Updates

Ready to take your Edpuzzle skills to the next level? In this hands-on session, you will experience Live Mode, learn strategies to level up embedded questions (like app smashing!), and see how to record your own videos on Edpuzzle. We will also highlight new 2024 features like playlists, audio questions, Teacher Assist (our AI-powered tool designed to save you valuable time!), student projects, and more. Join us to ensure you’re getting the most out of Edpuzzle and video in your classroom!

Speakers

Caity Burnell

Partnerships Manager, Edpuzzle

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
605

Blended Learning

2:00pm EDT

🎤Pass the Mic: Student Driven Podcasts

Student podcasts are all the rage right now, but exactly how do you do it? Educators will learn the exact process, leave with resources to use tomorrow, and an ongoing relationship with me to get this project up and running. Learn how podcasts can transform learning.

Speakers

Stevie Frank

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
409

Blended Learning

2:00pm EDT

💡Sticky Learning- Purposeful Digital Lesson Design With HyperDocs

How long do your lessons stick? What is it that makes a concept memorable? What kinds of experiences engage thinking in a way that leaves an imprint? Join in to experience these dynamic lessons and learn what makes them different from a digital worksheet. Time will be given to explore many sample lessons, learn best practices for creating your own, and ideas for delivering them in ways to meet the needs of all students.

Speakers

Lisa Highfill

Tech Integration specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
805

Blended Learning

2:00pm EDT

🍎Student Centered Creation and Collaboration with Google Tools

Get into your Google Era with Student Centered Creation and Collaboration. We will use the EduProtocols Thin Slides, Thick Slides and Frayer to get more student engagement and save teachers a ton time. We will share templates, do some real time creation, and show ways to use these protocols from Kindergarten through High School and even with staff. This session is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about EduProtocols, engage students and staff, and have some fun!

Speakers

Sarah McClure

District Instructional Technology Coordinator, FWCS

Sara Shipe

Instructional Technology Coordinator, FWCS

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
601

Blended Learning

2:00pm EDT

🦸🏻‍♀️Supercharge Student Growth and Motivation

Speakers

Nikki Privett

Customer Success Manager, Edmentum

Heather Roach

Edmentum

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
608

Blended Learning

2:00pm EDT

😲I Didn't Know Canvas Could Do That!

Come explore the lesser known tools and settings in Canvas. Did you know you can Grade by Question in SpeedGrader, Add Emojis to Modules or Assign a Peer Review Assignment? Learn these and more in this session!

Speakers

Abby Pagryzinski

Training & Development Specialist, Carmel Clay Schools

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
625

Canvas LMS

2:00pm EDT

🧠Digital Minds: Integrating Computational Thinking Across Classrooms

Join us for an interactive professional development session designed to empower educators across all grades and subjects in Computer Science. Explore the world of computational thinking and basic programming literacy, gaining insights and tools to seamlessly integrate these concepts into your classroom. Learn how to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, ensuring that your students are well-equipped for the challenges of the digital age. Walk away with practical strategies, resources, and a renewed sense of confidence in bringing the power of computational thinking to your teaching practice!

Speakers

Carissa Domrase

teacher, Franklin Central High School

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
604

Integrated STEM

2:00pm EDT

📝Grading for Equity

“I wish I didn’t have to grade so much!” It’s a common sentiment along with many others surrounding grades, grading, and learning. Join us and begin your journey toward more equitable grading practices (and less grading!). Explore why grading reform is needed and learn what it takes to make it happen. If you are ready to make a change for the better in your grading and assessment, this session is for you!

Speakers

Jeff Harker

Professional Learning Specialist, Keep Indiana Learning

Jeff Harker is a 34 year veteran of Mathematics public education. During his career he also spent 5 years as a Literacy Coach and has conducted workshops at the district, state, and national levels, and for schools around the country. He is a keynote speaker, Quantile certified, a... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
624

Learning Recovery

2:00pm EDT

✏️Help Students Write More

Although strong writing includes all six traits, the first hurdle is to teach students how to write more. This session focuses
on the trait of ideas with explicit lessons on developing a topic, adding details, and incorporating evidence. These
strategies will increase the length of students’ writing and also grow their writer stamina.

Speakers

Shona Lansdell

Smekens Education

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
701

Literacy, Writing

2:00pm EDT

🌟"Enchanted" Instructional Delivery

Speakers

Karen Betz

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
806

Science of Reading

2:00pm EDT

🧏🏻‍♀️Sounding Off on Phonics: Effective Strategies for Striving Readers in the Secondary Classroom

Amidst the buzz surrounding the Science of Reading, educators are increasingly curious about the role of phonics in secondary classrooms. It is no secret that explicit and systematic instruction along with a strong scope and sequence are foundational to phonics instruction. This session aims to shed light on effective strategies for engaging secondary students while offering explicit phonics instruction to enhance their reading proficiency and elevate students’ comprehension of grade-level texts. Participants will be able to walk away with a tool to help identify striving readers in the secondary classroom and strategies to jump start phonics and fluency instruction in the secondary classroom setting. This session will also focus on the challenges that come with working with striving readers at the secondary level and instructional approaches that can address low motivation and ways to empower students to believe in themselves. Participants will leave equipped with a strategy to aid students in reading multisyllabic words. Finally, this session will show participants how morphology and phonics can be building blocks to student comprehension skills.

Speakers

Jodi Denton

teacher, FTCSC

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
611

Science of Reading

2:00pm EDT

🥰Fostering Student Resiliency in the Classroom

Join us for an enlightening session on proactive strategies to foster student mental health and create a safe learning environment. Explore practical approaches for educators and school staff to build resilient classrooms, promote well-being, and enhance the overall educational experience. Gain insights into creating a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to thrive academically and emotionally. This session will provide valuable tools and techniques to integrate mental health support seamlessly into the educational setting, promoting a holistic approach to student success.

Speakers

Samantha Vidal

School Counseling Professional Learning Specialist, CIESC/Keep IN Learning, CIESC

Samantha was a school counselor for 15 years before transitioning to the role of School Counseling Professional Learning Specialist at Keep Indiana Learning. Samantha is committed to the development of data-driven, comprehensive school counseling programs and believes that all students... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
709

Social Emotional

2:00pm EDT

😎I Knew You Were Trouble

We know "All too well" the student who is the "antihero" and is quickly labeled "trouble". We'll talk about how "to calm down" and develop systemic solutions for your school as well as individual approaches to help "trouble" transform from the "foolish one" to "the better man".

Speakers

Matt Nyswander

Lisa Eck

School Counselor, Arlington Elementary

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
612

Social Emotional

2:00pm EDT

🧠Trauma in Education

This session will explain how trauma effects children's learning. The session will also look at ways to help redirect all children so they feel supported.

Speakers

Kelli Link

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, FCHS

Kelli has almost 20 years of experience teaching children that are deaf or hard of hearing. She has worked in a variety of settings such as mainstream programs or itinerate programs. However, Kelli's true passion is being a mom. She has 4 beautiful children that all experienced early... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
312

Social Emotional

2:00pm EDT

✍🏻Your Story Matters: Finding Your Writer Era

Teachers are people too, and after many years of teaching, we also have stories to tell. For many of us, those stories aren't just about teaching, but about who we are outside of the classroom. We don't need to be teacher influencers or build large audiences to have our stories matter. But learning how to tell our stories can help us process our experiences, heal when we are hurting, and help others who are also going through similar experiences. With the resurgence of blogging and the increased prevalence of self-publishing tools, there are many different ways to tell your story without building a toxic social media presence. This presentation walks teachers through: 1) People with day-jobs who became writers after the fact 2) The tools for writing only for your own purposes (fiction or non-fiction) 3) How to transition that writing to a small audience 4) The steps to branching out to a bigger audience as you share a story that matters to you In the end, you should feel inspired to write, even if it is just in your personal journal.

Speakers

Sara Styf

Thursday June 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
302

Teacher Development

3:00pm EDT

🎁Prizes, Award and Closing🎁

Thursday June 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
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