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7:00am MDT

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Wednesday June 5, 2024 7:00am - 7:50am MDT
Cafeteria

8:00am MDT

The Bionic Educator
Will technology ever replace a teacher? Who (or what) is the best educator in the world? The answer may surprise you. Learn about the amazing rise of artificial intelligence and other new technologies that are impacting education. See what you can do to be the best educator you can be, and how your students can be the best learners they can be. For more details see: bit.ly/curts-bionic
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Control Alt Achieve
Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his edtech resources can be found, and is the author of the book Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am MDT
Auditorium
  Keynote

9:00am MDT

Active Learning with Google Tools and EduProtocols
EduProtocols are instructional templates that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity, in any subject or grade level. In this session you will see how engaging these can be for students by trying out several hands-on activities with Google tools such as Sketch and Tell, Iron Chef, Tier List, Thin Slides, and more. For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-active
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Control Alt Achieve
Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his edtech resources can be found, and is the author of the book Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Auditorium
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

Animate and Engage: Bringing Lessons to Life!
Launch into the futuristic world of audio visualization and find out how to turn ordinary lessons into captivating experiences that will capture your students' imaginations. Transform your words into animated characters in a flash! In this exciting workshop learn how to bring your voice recordings to life using Adobe Express. Discover the magic of storytelling and engagement as you explore the process of creating animated characters from your own voice.
Speakers
avatar for Zach Ordonez

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Media Center
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

Developing Digital Detectives
It's more important than ever for students to be able to distinguish between credible and unreliable sources. Students need information literacy skills in order to navigate the digital world with confidence.  This session will focus on ideas from the book "Developing Digital Detectives" by Darren Huggins and Jennifer LaGarde to teach educators about the importance of information/news/media literacy, critical thinking, and how to integrate these critical skills into their teaching.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Blunt

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 218
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

Navigating the Information Jungle: Strategies for Teaching Information Literacy
In today’s digital landscape, the internet serves as both a treasure trove of information and a minefield of misinformation. During this session, participants will delve into essential strategies for navigating this complex terrain. Information literacy involves critically evaluating online content to discern reliable sources. Media fluency hones the ability to decode media messages, recognize biases, and interpret visuals. The SIFT method, comprised of the steps "Stop," "Investigate," "Find," and "Trace," empowers students to dissect online information effectively. Additionally, fostering critical thinking is crucial for mitigating misinformation. Lastly, educators can creatively integrate information literacy into classrooms, ensuring students develop essential skills for evaluating and engaging with digital content. Let’s embrace the internet’s power while staying vigilant against misinformation!
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Towner

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 219
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

AI + Leader in Me; Digitized Mission Statements
In all you do in life, you first need to start with "WHY" you do what you do.

It can be hard for some people to put their life's mission into words. In this session, you will synergize with ChatGPT to come up with a mission statement to remind you of your purpose.

We will also create fun and unique emojis to compliment your words with a picture.

Have you ever wondered what your mission statement would look like in the form of AI art? Let's play!

Lots of love and light,
Sarah

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hone

Sarah Hone

WSD Leader In Me Coordinator, Weber School District
Before the role of District Leader in Me Coordinator/Coach, Sarah previously taught at a Title 1 school, Municipal Elementary, for 15 years and is now in her 17th year with Weber School District.  She has her Math Endorsement and Masters Degree.  She spends every day learning and... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 533
  Leader In Me

9:00am MDT

A Hitchhiker's Guide to Canva
Course Description:
In this interstellar journey, educators will embark on a mission to master Canva, a versatile tool for classroom organization, student assessment, student choice assignments, and AI generations. Prepare to navigate through the galaxy of Canva's features, all while embracing the creativity Canva fosters that makes learning an adventure beyond the stars.

 What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
Canva for Education

Instructional Strategies:
-Blended Learning
-Classroom Technology
-Graphics

What You’ll Experience:
We will explore the exciting features that Canva for Education provides. You can expect to learn simple tips and tricks and have time to explore and create your very own teacher brand. We will also discuss how to use Canva with your students. 

What Challenge You Will Do:
-You will create your very own teacher brand
-You will create at least 1 template you can use with your students
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Judkins

Melissa Judkins

Teacher, Wahlquist Jr. High
Melissa Judkins was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in North Ogden, Utah. She attended Utah State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she started teaching at Wahlquist Junior High in Weber School District... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 228
  Session

9:00am MDT

AI Explorers Unleashed: Enriching Small Group Adventures with ReadWorks and Sci-Fi Wonders
Title: AI Explorers Unleashed: Enriching Small Group Adventures with ReadWorks and Sci-Fi Wonders
Course Description: Teacher will be shown how to differentiate ReadWorks passages for students to do on their own level with comprehension questions that they can do indepedently.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: School AI
Instructional Strategy: ReadWorks
What You’ll Experience: You will learn how to take a passage from ReadWorks, put the passage into SchoolAI and differentiate the passage for individual student's reading levels and different types DOK questions for individual students.
What Challenge You Will Do: Teachers will be able to find a passage and then differentiate it for different levels of readers so they have something to take into their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Shelese Warren

Shelese Warren

2nd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Shelese has been teaching for 14 years and they have all been in Weber School District. She has taught a mild/moderate 1st grade unit for 8 years and then she is currently teaching 2nd grade for 6 years. She has been an EdTech coach for 11 years. She loves to see her students go outside... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 244
  Session

9:00am MDT

Astroanalytics: Unleashing the Power of Pear Assessment in the Galactic Learning Sphere
Title
•Astroanalytics: Unleashing the Power of Pear Assessment in the Galactic Learning Sphere
Tech Tools Utilized for this Adventure
•Pear Assessment (formerly Edulastic) and Canvas
What You’ll Experience
•Participate in an assessment as a student

•As a teacher:
-View the data generated from the assessment
-Preview existing assessments/items
-Modify/clone existing items/assessments
-Preview/create Math/ELA item types
-Create an assessment
Extra Time?? (like that ever happens)
•Sync course rosters with Canvas
•Assign assessments to Canvas courses
•Adjust settings for the Canvas Assignment
•Sync Scores to Canvas
•Monitoring Canvas Gradebooks
Speakers
avatar for Brent Ludlow

Brent Ludlow

6th Grade Teacher, EdTech Coach, Weber School District
Brent has been teaching since 2003. He has taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades at Hooper, Midland, and Orchard Springs. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education & History from Weber State University, a Master of Education of Instructional Technology from Utah State University... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 530
  Session

9:00am MDT

Booting Book Reports into a Black Hole! Four project based ideas to encourage reading in your classroom!
Title: Booting Book Reports into a Black Hole! Four project based ideas to encourage reading in your classroom!
Course Description: In this course we are going to discuss four project ideas to implement in place of that dreaded book report! No more copied and pasted summaries from Good Reads or AI--we are going to help our students channel their creativity with projects they can create during class. Come ready to share your own reading project ideas so we can learn from each other! See you there!
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Google Sites, Canva, Google Slides, 

Speakers
avatar for Amber Hodges

Amber Hodges

English teacher, Weber School District
Amber has worked for Weber School District for 16 years. During that time, she has taught 8th grade English, 9th grade English, and 9th grade English honors, 11 grade English, coached cheer and softball, advised student government, and mentored first year teachers. Amber is a mom... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 223
  Session

9:00am MDT

Charting The Learning Constellation: Empowering Student Choice
Title: "Charting The Learning Constellation: Empowering Student Choice"
Course Description: This is going to about helping students with a quarter long research project on ANY subject!! I have chuncked this into weekly assignments to make it doable for you and students to become the master of their topic within the confines that you set for students in your content!  
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas, Google Suite, Adobe, Canva, Sites, Research sites, Podcasts,
Instructional Strategy: Direct Instruction, Student Autonomy, Student Choice
What You’ll Experience & Challenges you Will Do: Particpants will have access to a template for a 6 week guide for any topic that will fit your content.
Link to Site
Speakers
avatar for Kylie Howe

Kylie Howe

US History and ASL Teacher, Weber School District
Hello, I am Kylie Howe. I am a home grown Weber School District product that went through k-12 here and I have taught in WSD for 12 years.  I have taught an array of subjects in my career from ASL, US History, Communications, Government,  and Yearbook to name a few. I earned my... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 225
  Session

9:00am MDT

ET Phone Home: Using Kinvo to Communicate with Parents
Title:ET Phone Home: Using Kinvo to Communicate with Parents

Course Description: Ever send an email to a parent with no response? Wouldn't it be nice to have a more reliable way to contact parents? There is. It's called Kinvo! We access it through PowerSchool, and it sends a message directly to parents' phones. They are able to easily respond too! It is easy to use to send a single message, or a bulk one to the parents of a whole class!

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Kinvo, formerly known as Unified Operations Communication

Instructional Strategy: Active Learning!

What You’ll Experience: We will go over the basics of Kinvo, how to set up templates for easy re-using of messages, and other tips-and-tricks too. Hope to see you there!

What Challenge You Will Do: Set up your very own Kinvo Templates to easily send messages to parents. (I have a few templates set up for tardies, missing assingments, and a few for misbehaviors too!)
Speakers
avatar for JJ Pessetto

JJ Pessetto

Weber School District
JJ is a 7th year Social Studies teacher who has also picked up Yearbook and Student Government at Sand Ridge Junior High. Though next year, he will be teaching World History at West Field High School! His passion is using technology to help make the lives of students and teachers... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 524
  Session

9:00am MDT

Galatic Grading in Powerschool
Title: Galatic Grading in Powerschool

Course Description: Learn the ins and outs of Powerschool. Do you feel overwhelmed with grading in Powerschool? This course will walk you through creating categories, weighting grades, seating charts, emailing students and parents, creating rosters, and texting parents through the Kinvo app. Does it sound like a lot? No worries, you will walk away with video tutorials that can be your On Demand resources for all things Powerschool. 

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Powerschool.

Resource Site


Speakers
avatar for Maryann Broberg

Maryann Broberg

Instructional Coach, Weber School District
One of the favorite parts of my job is helping teachers find ways to increase creativity in the classroom. Getting students to "create" is actually a daily experience as a theater and movie making teacher... To be clear, I make no claim that their creations rival Shakespeare or Steven... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 222
  Session

9:00am MDT

It Started with Cloning Dolly: Teacher Reach
Title: A Sheep Called Dolly: Clone Yourself to Increase Your Reach
Course Description: Welcome to a Modern Classroom. Use evidence-based research to increase teacher clarity and student-centered instruction. Use teacher-recorded video lessons to increase the student's access to the material and teacher availability.  
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Formative, Edpuzzle, Canvas, Google Suite, WeVideo, ScreenCastify
Instructional Strategy: Lecture and hands-on application
What You’ll Experience: How video can increase student engagement by establishing a student-based learning environment. Use mastery-based grading to 
What Challenge You Will Do: Build a Unit 0.
Site: https://www.modernclassrooms.org/




 
Speakers
avatar for Johnny Crenshaw

Johnny Crenshaw

6th Grade, Weber School District
After spending 24 years traveling with the circus, I retired from the Air Force and became a teacher. I have always enjoyed teaching. Working in elementary school lets me build excitement about learning that can last a lifetime. I started with the WSD during COVID-19 and taught 2nd... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 520
  Session

9:00am MDT

LUDICROUS SPEED!!
Title: LUDICROUS SPEED!!

Course Description: Free up time to help students one-on-one and in small groups during class time! In this session, we will use EdPuzzle and other video platforms to create engaging lessons and facilitate student self-pacing and mastery.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: EdPuzzle

What You’ll Experience: Learn how to develop and hone your ability to embed questions into videos using EdPuzzle. We will then have a chance to practice what we learn, and create something that we can use in our class next school year.

What Challenge You Will Do: Create or adapt a lesson that you can use in your classroom to facilitate student self-pacing.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Reichard

Jordan Reichard

German Teacher, Weber School District
I have taught for a decade, all of which time has been spent at Rocky Mountain Junior High. In this time, I have had the great pleasure to be on various committees, including our Innovation Team, as well as being an EdTech Coach. I love teaching, and I love the opportunities it gives... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 241
  Session

9:00am MDT

More then Manipulatives with Mathigon
Title: More Than Manipulatives with Mathigon

Course Description: This course will be more than just the basics of Mathigon, mostly focusing on the Power of Polypad.  We will be going deeper into this program than we ever have before, finding some mind-blowing techniques and tricks that can deepen your math instruction and student learning taking manipulatives to the next level.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Mathigon/Polypad
Instructional Strategy: We will do some playing, watching, and creating...and most importantly, blowing your mind with possibilities.
What You’ll Experience: Participants will play a few games that are created in Mathigon to begin and then we will dive into the deeper ways to use the program more than just dragging manipulatives around.  We will basically be bringing math to life in a new way that will build more concrete ways for students to learn and practice a wide variety of math concepts. 

What Challenge You Will Do: After learning about several possibilities, participants will get a chance to not only play around with what they’ve learned, but also work together to create games or activities for their students.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Wall

Cathy Wall

3rd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Cathy is entering her 17th year of teaching 3rd grade in Weber School District, currently at West Weber Elementary. She has a Masters Degree in Educational Technology which she uses daily to help strengthen her classroom lessons and help her students increase their learning and engagement... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 226
  Session

9:00am MDT

Self-Assessment: Make it So!
Title:  Transformational Learning through Student Self-Assessment, we can "Make it So!"!
Course Description:  When students have a fast and easy platform to guide and direct their self-assessment of their own learning, their personal effort, the timing of their learning and how they learn, the effect size is 2%!!!  It effects their future learning and how you instruct.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: New Quizes in Canvas
Instructional Strategy:  Self-Reflection
What You’ll Experience:  Different options and templates for Self-Assessments for your students.  The different forms of Self-Assessments, on assignments, individual effort, concepts learned and how to see the data from their responses at a glance and templates to eliminate time grading. This exchange of information is just not transactional, but transformational!!
Direct Instruction: You will be shown several examples of student self-assessment options in New Quizes and how to create them for different situations.
What Challenge You Will Do:  Come up with multiple questions for a graduated points values for student to respond to.  This can be for a specific assignment, it can be for individual choices made in the effort towards the assignment or their engagement level fo the days lesson. Anything you would like them to reflect upon.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Sowby

Shannon Sowby

Choral Director, Weber School District
I am so excited to help with this year's Learn Conference!  I have taught in tech conferences for two different districts and love to help teachers explore the possibilities for new interactions with students and make instruction and assessment more effective and efficient through... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 245
  Session

9:00am MDT

The TRUTH is Out There... Or is it? Sifting through Information Overload
Title: The TRUTH is Out There... Or is it? Sifting through Information Overload

Course Description:  In the ever-expanding universe of online content, it's crucial for ALL HUMANS, especially educators, to equip themselves with powerful tools to guide students through the cosmos of information. Join us for a unique exploration into the realms of vital media literacy including lateral reading and the SIFT method - a strategic approach to online information evaluation that involves exploring multiple sources to gain a broader perspective. We will delve into the cosmic landscape of misinformation, equipping teachers with the ability to guide students in critically assessing the credibility and reliability of digital content.

What Tech Tools Will Be Utilized: Canva, Google Slides, Google Search, Various online platforms

Instructional Strategy:  Interactive activities that require participants to actively apply lateral reading and the SIFT method, including real-time fact-checking exercises, collaborative  discussions, and group analysis of websites.

What You’ll Experience: 
  • The importance of media literacy for your own sake and the sake of your students.
  • Proficiency in lateral reading strategies for comprehensive information evaluation.
  • Mastery of the SIFT method and its application to various contexts.
  • Recognition of the symbiotic relationship between lateral reading and SIFT in fostering critical thinking.
  • Practical strategies for incorporating these concepts into lesson plans.


Speakers
avatar for Tammie Hansen

Tammie Hansen

Library Technology Specialist, Weber School District
After 13 years as an English teacher at Roy Junior and Wahlquist, I made the move to the library.  Now the Library Technology Specialist at Orion Junior High, I like to say I have the best job in the world! I love all things TECH - especially when it comes to teaching, learning... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 224
  Session

9:00am MDT

The W.E.T. Crew: Writing with Engaging Tech.
Title: The W.E.T. Crew: Writing with Engaging Tech
Course Description: (Geared towards upper elementary writing, but all are welcome) Go through the steps of writing using Canvas to organize all your materials, Canva to engage your students in collaboration, and then Utah Compose to give them instant feedback and revision strategies. 
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: 1. Canvas Assignments, 2. Canva Collab. Board, & 3. Utah Compose
Instructional Strategy: Tech Engagement
What You’ll Experience: You’ll see how to use 1. Canvas assignments to organize all your writing resources in one place and easy access for your students. You’ll see how to use the 2. Canva collaboration board to poll your students and let them have conversations by sharing their ideas. You’ll see how to use 3. Utah Compose to give your students instant feedback and keep them engaged.
What Challenge You Will Do: You will Try creating an assignment in Canvas linking a template, an article and a video. You will Try creating a collab board for a poll. You will Try out the Utah Compose revise button.

Speakers
avatar for Shannon Robertson

Shannon Robertson

5th Grade Teacher, Weber School District
I've taught 5th grade for 10 years. I love my job. I love sharing how I get my students excited to learn and produce great work. I'm from California. I love reading, watching women's sports and tv, being competitive, and being by the water.


Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 209
  Session

9:00am MDT

To The Moon and Back: A Journey to the Sensory Galactic World
Course Description: Come, learn,and explore sensory processing and its impact on student performance/participation in a classroom environment. Journey with us as we introduce how behavior and senesory influence our bodies and mind. Children in education spend on average 779 hours a year in school, the classroom is the perfect place to be enhancing a student's sensory development and finding balance in technology. Beyond the sensory galactic world, we find our potential!




Speakers
avatar for Dayra Lopez

Dayra Lopez

Occupational Therapist, Weber School District
My name is Dayra (Die-ra) and I have been an Occupational Therapist for 19 years. My experience with the pediatric population includes outpatient clinics, early intervention programs, school-based therapy, and NICU. As an OT, I believe in the therapeutic benefit of participation in... Read More →
avatar for Krisann Durrant

Krisann Durrant

Occupational Therapist, Weber School District
Krisann is an Occupational Therapist and has been practicing for 11 years. She recently moved back to Utah from Michigan and joined Weber School District in Fall of 2022. Her OT experience has focused on the pediatric population in various settings, which has included pediatric home... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 213
  Session

9:00am MDT

Tomorrow’s Animators Today: Adobe Animation for Littles (K-2 Focus)
Title: Tomorrow’s Animators Today: Adobe Animation for Littles (K-2 Focus)
Course Description: We will be learning about how to use Adobe Animate from Audio to increase student engagement and deepen content knowledge in any subject area.  We will be focused on how to apply this tech tool to a lower grade classroom (K-2) but the topic can be used in any grade level classroom.  
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Adobe Express- Animate from Audio, Google Drive

Speakers
avatar for Tami Jones

Tami Jones

1st Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Tami has been teaching in Weber School District for 17 years in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade. She loves teaching phonics and using technology to help excite her students, and most of all she loves building relationships with kids and teachers. When she’s not teaching she enjoys... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 243
  Session

9:00am MDT

Unleash the Power of Video Integration! Video Mastery for Intergalactic Teaching Adventures!
Ready to refresh your lessons? Join us for an immersive journey into the world of video integration in the classroom! In this hands on session we will use a variety of available video tools to save, trim, convert, format, and embedd videos into your lessons. We will explore where to house and share your videos. Create captivating lessons that engage and inspire your students. Discover how video can be a huge time saver in your day! From creating impressive visual presentations to seamlessly incorporating YouTube clips into your curriculum, you'll gain the tools and confidence to elevate your teaching! You too can become a video-savvy educator!
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Potokar

Shawn Potokar

Digital Arts Teacher, Weber School District
Shawn has taught for 23 years at Weber High School. He started his career teaching business classes and is currently teaching digital arts. Through the years he has seen the many changes in technology. Records to cassettes to cd’s to mp3’s. VCR’s to LaserDiscs to DVD’s to... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 527
  Session

10:00am MDT

From Padawan to Jedi: Mastering ChatGPT for School Administrators
In this session we'll dive into several ways to make your life easier as an admin using ChatGPT -- for example: making interview questions, criteria for hiring and a rubric for interviews in seconds! We'll do other stuff, too!
Speakers
avatar for Nick Harris

Nick Harris

Administrator, Weber School District

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 506
  Admin

10:00am MDT

Differentiating with Nearpod
This intermediate session focuses on how to use Nearpod to facilitate differentiated learning experiences.  Discover how to make adjustments to the lesson process, content, or product by editing activities and media with integrated Nearpod tools to meet the needs of all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Pearce

Liz Pearce

Sr. District Strategy Consultant, Nearpod
Liz Pearce is a Senior District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team.  With over thirty-three years of teaching experience, she has taught middle grades reading, language arts, social studies, and elementary STEM.  Additionally, she served as an elementary... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 217
  Featured Session

10:00am MDT

Meaningful Inclusion and UDL
Speakers
avatar for Teresa Judd

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 221
  Featured Session

10:00am MDT

PDF Pioneers: Designing Digital Documents with Adobe Express
In this workshop, you'll master Adobe Express for editing PDFs, designing templates from scratch, and enhancing existing templates. Learn how these skills can streamline your teaching resources and revolutionize your lesson planning and delivery approach.
Speakers
avatar for Zach Ordonez

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Media Center
  Featured Session

10:00am MDT

Today's Special Classroom Guest: Mr. A.I. Chatterbot
  • AI access for students is often limited because of the students' age or because of school policies. However there are lots of engaging ways for a teacher to use AI in class for interactive learning activities where the students are participating but the teacher is still managing the AI. In this session we will see how you can "invite AI into your classroom" for interactive projects including debates on any topic, live interviews where the AI takes on a role, "20 Questions" games on subject area content, co-writing activities, and more. For more details see: bit.ly/curts-aiguest
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Control Alt Achieve
Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his edtech resources can be found, and is the author of the book Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Auditorium
  Featured Session

10:00am MDT

Habits? What do you MEME?
There are TONS of posters available for The 8 Habits of Highly Effective People for classrooms. However, how relevant and personal are they to you and your students?

Let's create Memes that MEAN something to you to convey the message of the Habits more effectively. 

Less cookie cutting, and more CREATIVE FREEDOM.

Lots of love and light,
Sarah

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hone

Sarah Hone

WSD Leader In Me Coordinator, Weber School District
Before the role of District Leader in Me Coordinator/Coach, Sarah previously taught at a Title 1 school, Municipal Elementary, for 15 years and is now in her 17th year with Weber School District.  She has her Math Endorsement and Masters Degree.  She spends every day learning and... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 533
  Leader In Me

10:00am MDT

AI Explorers Unleashed: Enriching Small Group Adventures with ReadWorks and Sci-Fi Wonders
Title: AI Explorers Unleashed: Enriching Small Group Adventures with ReadWorks and Sci-Fi Wonders
Course Description: Teacher will be shown how to differentiate ReadWorks passages for students to do on their own level with comprehension questions that they can do indepedently.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: School AI
Instructional Strategy: ReadWorks
What You’ll Experience: You will learn how to take a passage from ReadWorks, put the passage into SchoolAI and differentiate the passage for individual student's reading levels and different types DOK questions for individual students.
What Challenge You Will Do: Teachers will be able to find a passage and then differentiate it for different levels of readers so they have something to take into their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Shelese Warren

Shelese Warren

2nd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Shelese has been teaching for 14 years and they have all been in Weber School District. She has taught a mild/moderate 1st grade unit for 8 years and then she is currently teaching 2nd grade for 6 years. She has been an EdTech coach for 11 years. She loves to see her students go outside... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 244
  Session

10:00am MDT

Back to the Elementary Future with Canvas
Title
  • Back to the Elementary Future with Canvas

Course Description
  • Experience Canvas again for the first time. 

Flux Capacitor Powered By
  • Canvas

What You’ll Experience
  • Basic course creation/settings
  • Navigation
  • Share links with students
  • Build and organize your library of resources
  • Begin to think about using assignments

Extra Time?? (Well, it is a time machine!)
  • Modules
  • Gradebooks
  • Tips/Tricks
  • Collaborative Creation with Sandboxes (your school team, but what about teams at other schools?)
 
Speakers
avatar for Brent Ludlow

Brent Ludlow

6th Grade Teacher, EdTech Coach, Weber School District
Brent has been teaching since 2003. He has taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades at Hooper, Midland, and Orchard Springs. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education & History from Weber State University, a Master of Education of Instructional Technology from Utah State University... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 530
  Session

10:00am MDT

Building Interstellar Connections
Title: Building Interstellar Connections Through Technology

Come explore the easy, simple, and low prep ways technology can be utilized to establish and foster connections between civilizations (students) across the vast expanse of interstellar space classrooms. Participants will delve into practical aspects of interstellar communication and collaboration with a focus on leveraging technological tools to bridge the gaps between distant worlds.




Speakers
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Hali Larsen

CTE Business, Weber School District
As a seasoned entrepreneur of over 20 years, Hali recently assumed a new role as a CTE Business teacher and EdTech coach at Two Rivers High School/WOL. She has always been passionate about fostering collaborative environments that unite individuals toward shared objectives. Hali graduated... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 240
  Session

10:00am MDT

Canvas with an assist from Canva
Title: Canvas with an Assist From Canva
Course Description: (geared towards upper elementary, but all are welcome) Making your Canvas Homepage and Assignments simple, organized, and practical, but cute and inviting. We’ll be using Canva to assist, creating buttons, headings, etc.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas and Canva
Instructional Strategy: Organization
What You’ll Experience: See cute but simple examples of Canvas Homepages used in elementary  classrooms to get inspired to make your own.
What Challenge You Will Do: You’ll get to create a homepage or assignment in Canvas that works for your class. You’ll get to create cute buttons and headers in Canva to use in your Canvas to make it fun and inviting, but practical.

Speakers
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Shannon Robertson

5th Grade Teacher, Weber School District
I've taught 5th grade for 10 years. I love my job. I love sharing how I get my students excited to learn and produce great work. I'm from California. I love reading, watching women's sports and tv, being competitive, and being by the water.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 209
  Session

10:00am MDT

Cosmic Source Mastery: Navigating Research in the Digital Age
Title: Cosmic Source Mastery: Navigating Research in the Digital Age

Course Description:  Prepare for an otherworldly odyssey as we delve into the futuristic realm of research and knowledge management with the groundbreaking Scrible research platform. Scrible isn't just a tool; it's your very own interstellar companion, propelling educators and students into a new era of research prowess - IN EVERY SUBJECT! Join us to unlock the cosmic potential of Scrible, redefining your teaching universe and reshaping the way you and your students navigate the galaxy of information.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:  Scrible

What You’ll Experience:  
  • Rapid mastery of Scrible's cosmic features for efficient information management.
  • Quick integration of Scrible into lesson plans and assignments.
  • Streamlined citation management for rapid academic impact.
  • Immediate steps for educators to embark on their cosmic journey with Scrible.

Speakers
avatar for Tammie Hansen

Tammie Hansen

Library Technology Specialist, Weber School District
After 13 years as an English teacher at Roy Junior and Wahlquist, I made the move to the library.  Now the Library Technology Specialist at Orion Junior High, I like to say I have the best job in the world! I love all things TECH - especially when it comes to teaching, learning... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 224
  Session

10:00am MDT

Ergonomics for the Classroom
Ergonomics is an applied science that looks at human-environment relationships such as students and their technology. We know how to make changes to software to match learning needs, but we rarely consider the users' physical needs. In this session, Ed Greenhalgh, PT, and Travis Chamberlain, OT, will explore the human-environment relationships from the ergonomic perspective. They will identify common mismatches between students and the classroom environment and provide simple solutions to improve participation in the classroom.  
Speakers
avatar for Travis Chamberlain

Travis Chamberlain

Occupational Therapist & Assistive Technology Coach, Weber School District
avatar for Ed Greenhalgh

Ed Greenhalgh

Physical Therapist, Weber School District
Ed has been a Physical Therapist for 7 years. He began working with the geriatric population and in 2022, he made the switch to work with Pediatrics in the school setting. He has loved every minute, including the challenge of finding new and creative ways to directly and indirectly... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 214
  Session

10:00am MDT

Google Sheets for Data Domination
In the vast expanse of data, are your spreadsheets primitive and illogical? Fear not, intrepid warriors! This session will boldly launch you on your journey from beginner into a master of Google Sheets, the ultimate weapon for conquering inefficiency and achieving data domination.

Prepare to:
  • Assimilate powerful formulas and functions for lightning-fast calculations.
  • Craft charts and dashboards that beam with clarity and insight.
  • Collaborate with your team in real-time
  • Leverage automation to eliminate tedious tasks and boldly go where no spreadsheet has gone before!

What You’ll Experience: A guided walkthrough of formulas and formatting using data
What Challenge You Will Do: Complete the formulas and tasks on the provided sheet.
Speakers
avatar for Chad Saunders

Chad Saunders

Wahlquist Jr. High
Chad is an educator, traveler, and self-proclaimed nerd. He teaches junior high Spanish and leadership (student government), he interned in Spain, and he loves a good spreadsheet. He earned a Master of Second Language Teaching from Utah State and his undergrad in Spanish and Psychology... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 229
  Session

10:00am MDT

Houston, We Have Lift Off: Lifting Students through Portrait of a Graduate
Title: "Houston, We Have Lift Off"
Course Description: This is designed to guide participants through understanding the value of Utah's Portrait of a Graduate and how to effectively integrate its principles into their units. The session focuses on enhancing students' soft skills alongside academic achievements, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students for future challenges. We will use AI to help create an assignment for the soft skill you are focusing on.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: School AI, Portrait of a Graduate
Instructional Strategy: Differentiation, Inquiry, Discussion, Management
What You’ll Experience: Learning more about Portrait of a Graduate.
What Challenge You Will Do: Create an assignment for the soft skill you are focusing on within your chapter/unit
Link to Portrait of a Graduate
Speakers
avatar for Kylie Howe

Kylie Howe

US History and ASL Teacher, Weber School District
Hello, I am Kylie Howe. I am a home grown Weber School District product that went through k-12 here and I have taught in WSD for 12 years.  I have taught an array of subjects in my career from ASL, US History, Communications, Government,  and Yearbook to name a few. I earned my... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 225
  Session

10:00am MDT

Khaaaaaaaanvas!!! Making your Canvas an EXPERIENCE for your students
Title: 
Khaaaaaaanvas!!! Making your Canvas a great expereince for you students 

Course Description:
Join us as we embark on a mission to make your Canvas page an experience for your students.  

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
Canvas and other integrations 

Instructional Strategy:
Learn how to infuse your course with creativity, interactive features, and multimedia content to create a dynamic learning environment. Collaborate with fellow educators to brainstorm ideas and discover new approaches to student engagement.

What You’ll Experience:
Learn how to design visually appealing course layouts, integrate interactive elements, and enhance student interaction with multimedia resources. Leave feeling inspired and equipped with the tools to elevate your teaching and create an unforgettable learning experience for your students.

What Challenge You Will Do:
Prepare for an exciting challenge: redesign a section of your Canvas course to enhance student engagement! Put your skills to the test as you reimagine your course with innovative ideas and dynamic features. Collaborate with your peers to craft an engaging learning experience and leave with a revamped course ready to inspire your students!
Speakers
avatar for Jaymee Barrowes

Jaymee Barrowes

Ed Tech Coach - FCS Educator, Weber School District
Jaymee Barrowes was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in Riverdale, Utah. She attended Brigham Young University Hawaii before transferring to Brigham Young University in Provo where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she taught... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 216
  Session

10:00am MDT

Navigating the Nebula of Knowledge: Mastering Mastery Paths in Canvas
Course Description:
In the vast expanse of the educational cosmos, Mastery Paths in Canvas represent a nebula of knowledge waiting to be explored. This lesson will guide educators through the intricacies of utilizing Mastery Paths to create personalized learning experiences for their students. By the end of this journey, educators will be equipped to chart their course through this innovative feature, ensuring that every student can navigate their own path to understanding and mastery.

 What Tech Tools Will Be Utilized:
Canvas Mastery Paths, PowerSchool Syncing, Other Blended Learning Tech Tools

Instructional Strategy:
-Differentiated Instruction
-Blended Learning
-Discovery Learning
-Student-Centered

What You’ll Experience:
-We will discuss how to set up a self-paced classroom or learning unit in which students use Mastery Paths to receive the personalized instruction/differentiation they need to be successful in your class.

What Challenge You Will Do:
-You will spend time creating a Mastery Paths plan for one unit of instruction
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Judkins

Melissa Judkins

Teacher, Wahlquist Jr. High
Melissa Judkins was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in North Ogden, Utah. She attended Utah State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she started teaching at Wahlquist Junior High in Weber School District... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 228
  Session

10:00am MDT

Powerschool and Canvas--It Doesn't Have to be Rocket Science!
Title: Powerschool and Canvas--It Doesn't Have to be Rocket Science!
Course Description: Did you experience some growing pains this year with our transition to Powerschool? Are you frustrated with what feels like an impossible relationship between Canvas and Powerschool? Join us as we address your "how-to" questions and cover three tips and tricks for getting your experience with Canvas and Powerschool to run smoothly.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas and Powerschool

Speakers
avatar for Amber Hodges

Amber Hodges

English teacher, Weber School District
Amber has worked for Weber School District for 16 years. During that time, she has taught 8th grade English, 9th grade English, and 9th grade English honors, 11 grade English, coached cheer and softball, advised student government, and mentored first year teachers. Amber is a mom... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 223
  Session

10:00am MDT

Stellar Strategies for Integrating Technology in K-2 classrooms (Math & ELA)
Title: Stellar Strategies for Integrating Technology in K-2 classrooms (Math & ELA)
Course Description: Participants will learn ways that they can use technology in a lower grade classroom to increase student engagement and deepen content knowledge.  Participants will be given many resources that take little or no prep time to roll out into a classroom.    
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Flippity, Google Slides, Websites like UFLI, Mathigon, Math Manipulative sites, and MORE!

Speakers
avatar for Tami Jones

Tami Jones

1st Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Tami has been teaching in Weber School District for 17 years in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade. She loves teaching phonics and using technology to help excite her students, and most of all she loves building relationships with kids and teachers. When she’s not teaching she enjoys... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 243
  Session

10:00am MDT

The Jetsons had Nothing on AI (Younger to mid-Elementary Focus)
Title: The Jetsons had Nothing on AI (Younger to mid-Elementary Focus)

Course Description: This session will explore possibilites of AI in younger classrooms.  We will talk about the basics and build a foundation of safe AI use.  There is a whole new world of possibilites in AI and we are going to jump right in and see where they can take us. We will explore a few programs and see what they each have to offer and how we can adapt their uses to our own and our students' needs and ability levels. 

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Various AI programs (Adobe, Canva, SchoolAI)

Instructional Strategy: First we will explore and see some of the possibilities for ourselves with some guidance and inspiration from our colleagues.  We will look at ideas of what other educators are doing with AI in their classrooms, and we will discuss and create ideas that we can implement ourselves. 

What You’ll Experience: Participants will experience a whole new realm of possibilites as well as ideas and inspiration from their colleagues on how to turn these once far-fetched ideas into realities.  

What Challenge You Will Do: Participants will come up with a game plan of sure-fire ways they can implement this technology into their classroom in different subject areas, hopefully leaving with a lesson idea/plan in place that they are ready to implement right away.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Wall

Cathy Wall

3rd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Cathy is entering her 17th year of teaching 3rd grade in Weber School District, currently at West Weber Elementary. She has a Masters Degree in Educational Technology which she uses daily to help strengthen her classroom lessons and help her students increase their learning and engagement... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 226
  Session

10:00am MDT

These Aren't the Backgrounds You're Looking For
Title: These Aren't the Backgrounds You're Looking For

Course Description: Create images that can be added into your Newline panel as backgrounds in the built-in whiteboard.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
  • Google Slides
  • Google Drawings
  • Google Images
  • Canva
  • Adobe Express
What You’ll Experience: Participants will learn how to use an image in the built-in whiteboard on the Newline panel. We will practice creating our own backgrounds and putting them into a Newline.

What Challenge You Will Do: Create a background that you can use on your Newline at school.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Reichard

Jordan Reichard

German Teacher, Weber School District
I have taught for a decade, all of which time has been spent at Rocky Mountain Junior High. In this time, I have had the great pleasure to be on various committees, including our Innovation Team, as well as being an EdTech Coach. I love teaching, and I love the opportunities it gives... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 241
  Session

10:00am MDT

Voyage Into Voice: Explore the Advantages, Ease, and Many Uses of Voice Recordings.
Elevate your classroom with the power of voice recordings. Discover how to effortlessly create and integrate voice recordings into your lessons using a user-friendly Adobe web-based tool. Learn practical tips and tricks for recording voices. Explore lesson ideas for incorporating voice recordings into your curriculum to enhance student learning and foster a dynamic classroom environment. You'll leave with the skills and confidence to create your own voice recordings and be able to empower your students to do the same.
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Potokar

Shawn Potokar

Digital Arts Teacher, Weber School District
Shawn has taught for 23 years at Weber High School. He started his career teaching business classes and is currently teaching digital arts. Through the years he has seen the many changes in technology. Records to cassettes to cd’s to mp3’s. VCR’s to LaserDiscs to DVD’s to... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 527
  Session

10:00am MDT

Welcome to the Multiverse: Think Different
Title: Welcome to the Mulitverse

Course Description: Based on the book Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl, this session will discuss how to rethink your classroom presentations and approach. It will challenge current norms and open possibilities you may not have considered when setting up your classroom. The goal is to encourage growth and thinking in the classroom, and this session will present some ideas you may want to try for yourself. 

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Low Tech, discussion, and presentation. 

Instructional Strategy: Lecture and discussion

What You’ll Experience: An eye-opening experience will challenge your persepective of classrooms. 

What Challenge You Will Do: Implement some ideas in your classroom.

The site: https://buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/

The book: https://a.co/d/63wxQce
Speakers
avatar for Johnny Crenshaw

Johnny Crenshaw

6th Grade, Weber School District
After spending 24 years traveling with the circus, I retired from the Air Force and became a teacher. I have always enjoyed teaching. Working in elementary school lets me build excitement about learning that can last a lifetime. I started with the WSD during COVID-19 and taught 2nd... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Room 520
  Session

11:00am MDT

Lunch
If you have any dietary restrictions please plan accordingly.
Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Cafeteria

12:10pm MDT

"Digital Frontier: Unlocking Flipbook Creativity with Adobe Express"
Learn how to inspire students to create interactive and engaging flipbooks. Discover techniques to encourage student participation and enhance their learning experience through hands-on digital creation. Leave with the tools and knowledge to empower your students to become confident flipbook creators!
Speakers
avatar for Zach Ordonez

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Media Center
  Featured Session

12:10pm MDT

eMedia: Explore, Create, Collaborate
eMedia is a digital library of educational resources created specifically for Utah educators. It is a collection of state-licensed and open educational resources -- from videos and images‚ to lesson plans and activities‚ to textbooks and full courses. In eMedia‚ you can explore materials created by others; create‚ remix‚ and share your own resources; and collaborate with educators across the state in the eMedia online community.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Blunt

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 218
  Featured Session

12:10pm MDT

Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search, and other common Google tools. But there are also loads of smaller, lesser-known, but powerful tools that can be used for teaching and learning. Learn about 70+ hidden gems such as nGram, Trends, AutoDraw, Chrome Music Lab, Toontastic, Landlines, Reverse Image Search, Instant Search Cards, Semantris, Art Palette, Timelapse, Interview Warmup, GameSnacks, Data GIF Maker and more (List subject to change based on how cool and unknown the tools remain.) For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-hipster
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Control Alt Achieve
Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his edtech resources can be found, and is the author of the book Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Auditorium
  Featured Session

12:10pm MDT

Research in Utah’s Online School Library
In this presentation, learn how to use Utah's Online School Library to help your students with research! The Gale Reference Collection is a high-quality resource that provides students with access to academic and vetted information on various topics, including biographical data, global issues, science, and more. Culture Grams is a reliable database for learning about cultures around the world. Digital Science Online allows students to see science in action through videos, animations, and clips. World Book Online is a great place to start research, with easy-to-read short articles, videos, interactive maps, and engaging activities and games.
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Towner

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 219
  Featured Session

12:10pm MDT

Spark Learning with Google Workspaces for Edu
Explore the possibilities for your classrooms with Google Workspaces for Edu. In this rapid-fire session, learn tips and tricks within Google that you can employ quickly and easily within your classroom. We will cover Google Docs, Slides, Forms, and Sheets, with some glances at Google Arts and Culture, Experiments, and Artificial Intelligence.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Winters

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 220
  Featured Session

12:10pm MDT

AI + Leader in Me; Digitized Mission Statements
In all you do in life, you first need to start with "WHY" you do what you do.

It can be hard for some people to put their life's mission into words. In this session, you will synergize with ChatGPT to come up with a mission statement to remind you of your purpose.

We will also create fun and unique emojis to compliment your words with a picture.

Have you ever wondered what your mission statement would look like in the form of AI art? Let's play!

Lots of love and light,
Sarah
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hone

Sarah Hone

WSD Leader In Me Coordinator, Weber School District
Before the role of District Leader in Me Coordinator/Coach, Sarah previously taught at a Title 1 school, Municipal Elementary, for 15 years and is now in her 17th year with Weber School District.  She has her Math Endorsement and Masters Degree.  She spends every day learning and... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 533
  Leader In Me

12:10pm MDT

Beyond the Black Hole: Video Making with Flip.com for Little Learners (K-2 focus)
Title: Beyond the Black Hole: Video Making with Flip.com for Little Learners (K-2 focus)
Course Description: Participants will learn how to create videos using Flip.com and will learn ways that Flip can be used in a lower grade classroom to increase student engagement and deepen content knowledge.  

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Flip.com

Speakers
avatar for Tami Jones

Tami Jones

1st Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Tami has been teaching in Weber School District for 17 years in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade. She loves teaching phonics and using technology to help excite her students, and most of all she loves building relationships with kids and teachers. When she’s not teaching she enjoys... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 243
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Beyond the Final Frontier: Student Choice is Nothing to Fear
Title: Beyond the Final Frontier: Student Choice is Nothing to Fear

Course Description:  Explore the cosmos of student-driven learning as we delve into the art of allowing students to choose their preferred output to demonstrate knowledge. In this session, educators will discover the benefits of student choice, explore diverse assessment options, and learn effective grading strategies for evaluating varied products. Join us on this odyssey towards fostering creativity, engagement, and personalized learning in your classroom.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:  Flip, New Adobe Express, WeVideo, Canva, and More!

What You’ll Experience:
  • Examine the research behind student choice.
  • Explore options for various assessment options.
  • Navigating grading and feedback.
  • Time to craft your own example of a student choice board,

Speakers
avatar for Tammie Hansen

Tammie Hansen

Library Technology Specialist, Weber School District
After 13 years as an English teacher at Roy Junior and Wahlquist, I made the move to the library.  Now the Library Technology Specialist at Orion Junior High, I like to say I have the best job in the world! I love all things TECH - especially when it comes to teaching, learning... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 224
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Charting New Frontiers with Adobe Express, AI, and Interstellar Projects.
Unlock the power of AI in Adobe Express to create mesmerizing visuals that will captivate your students' imaginations. Discover how artificial intelligence can enhance the creative process. Explore hands-on techniques and strategies for infusing AI into eclassroom projects, from captivating book reports to immersive storyboarding and beyond. Leave this session equipped to understand and embrace AI and its creative power.
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Potokar

Shawn Potokar

Digital Arts Teacher, Weber School District
Shawn has taught for 23 years at Weber High School. He started his career teaching business classes and is currently teaching digital arts. Through the years he has seen the many changes in technology. Records to cassettes to cd’s to mp3’s. VCR’s to LaserDiscs to DVD’s to... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 527
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Easy Collaboration for Teachers & Singletons
Embark on an epic journey to enhance collaboration skills for both starship captains and cosmic wanderers navigating the vastness of space. Participants will master effective strategies and utilize technology tools to forge seamless cooperation in educational and professional settings across the galaxies.   We will challenge and ignite the cosmic fires of teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and the cosmic application of learned collaboration strategies amidst the celestial constellations. Prepare to soar beyond the stars and unlock the secrets of cosmic collaboration!
Speakers
avatar for Hali Larsen

Hali Larsen

CTE Business, Weber School District
As a seasoned entrepreneur of over 20 years, Hali recently assumed a new role as a CTE Business teacher and EdTech coach at Two Rivers High School/WOL. She has always been passionate about fostering collaborative environments that unite individuals toward shared objectives. Hali graduated... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 240
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Ergonomics for the Classroom
Ergonomics is an applied science that looks at human-environment relationships such as students and their technology. We know how to make changes to software to match learning needs, but we rarely consider the users' physical needs. In this session, Ed Greenhalgh, PT, and Travis Chamberlain, OT, will explore the human-environment relationships from the ergonomic perspective. They will identify common mismatches between students and the classroom environment and provide simple solutions to improve participation in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Travis Chamberlain

Travis Chamberlain

Occupational Therapist & Assistive Technology Coach, Weber School District
avatar for Ed Greenhalgh

Ed Greenhalgh

Physical Therapist, Weber School District
Ed has been a Physical Therapist for 7 years. He began working with the geriatric population and in 2022, he made the switch to work with Pediatrics in the school setting. He has loved every minute, including the challenge of finding new and creative ways to directly and indirectly... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 214
  Session

12:10pm MDT

From Infinity to 99 Math
Title: From Infinity to 99 Math (Elementary Focus)

Course Description: This session will focus on the many possiblities and uses that 99 Math has to offer. Fluency isn't just for the math basics and this program allows you and your students to explore and practice it many areas.  We'll talk about and brainstorm different uses and goal setting within the program to use both indivually and as a class.  

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: 99 Math 

Instructional Strategy: Participants will experience the program for themselves and explore the different concepts that it has to offer.  We will work together and discuss ideas for best practices and ways to effectively use the program.  Participants will leave with ideas and plans in place to use this amazing tool in their own classroom.

What You’ll Experience: Participants will experience an overview of the website and a chance to explore it's possibilities.  We will cover ways to practice, assign, and best use the program within the classroom.  Much of this experience will come from ideas and participation of the group.

What Challenge You Will Do: First things first, we are going to get after it with a math challenge to get the gears turning.  Part of the challenge in this class will be to collaborate with other participants and come up with all the best ways to effectively use this program in a way that fits your classroom needs, being able to cater to individual students in many different ways.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Wall

Cathy Wall

3rd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Cathy is entering her 17th year of teaching 3rd grade in Weber School District, currently at West Weber Elementary. She has a Masters Degree in Educational Technology which she uses daily to help strengthen her classroom lessons and help her students increase their learning and engagement... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 226
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Google Goosechase Through the Galaxy
Title:  Google Goosechase  Throught the Galaxy
Course Description:  Our students have everybit of information ever published at their fingertips! All we need to do is give them a framework to find valid and meaningful information.  Integrated with Canva, students can create a depository of research on a variety of subjects. Proving facts that are correct and disproving false statements takes some application of knowledge gleaned!  Google is the tool!
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:  Google & Canva
Instructional Strategy:  Self-Guided Learning with Scaffolding
What You’ll Experience:  Creating a Google Goosechase with legitamate google sites for students to prove or disprove given information.
What Challenge You Will Do: Go on a Google Goosechase Together!!
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Sowby

Shannon Sowby

Choral Director, Weber School District
I am so excited to help with this year's Learn Conference!  I have taught in tech conferences for two different districts and love to help teachers explore the possibilities for new interactions with students and make instruction and assessment more effective and efficient through... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 245
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Hasta La Vista JB: Look at all These Collaboration Boards
Title: Hasta La Vista Jamboard: Look at all these Collaboration Boards
Course Description: (geared towards upper elementary, but all are welcome) Since Jamboard is no more, let's explore all types of substitute collaboration boards
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: FigJam, Nearpod Collab. Board, Adobe Express Draw, & Canva Whiteboard
Instructional Strategy: Engagement
What You’ll Experience: How to use different collaboration boards to engage students. You can see what fits your style best and get some fun and creative ideas to get your students collaborating through tech.
What Challenge You Will Do: You will get to try out  different collaboration boards and then try creating a board for your classroom. 
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Robertson

Shannon Robertson

5th Grade Teacher, Weber School District
I've taught 5th grade for 10 years. I love my job. I love sharing how I get my students excited to learn and produce great work. I'm from California. I love reading, watching women's sports and tv, being competitive, and being by the water.


Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 209
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Journey to the Center of the Data: Google Sheets to PowerSchool
Title 
  • Journey to the Center of the Data: Google Sheets to PowerSchool

Course Description
  • Use a custom built Google Sheet to disaggregate and analyze data to drive instruction.
  • Use the disaggregated data to record learning target proficiencies in PowerSchool

Transportation for this Adventure
  • Google Sheets
  • PowerSchool

What You’ll Experience
  • Use a google sheet to subtotal standards on a Google Sheet
  • View class and grade level proficiencies based on data recorded in a Google Sheet
  • Conduct an item and standard analysis to determine effectiveness of instruction
  • Take the data from the Google Sheet and record the raw score and standard proficiencies in PowerSchool
  • Adjust the PowerSchool standards calculation method
  • View student proficiency graphs in PowerSchool to monitor student progress

What Challenge You Will Do
  • Bring a scored assignment and use the tools presented to record and analyze the results

Speakers
avatar for Brent Ludlow

Brent Ludlow

6th Grade Teacher, EdTech Coach, Weber School District
Brent has been teaching since 2003. He has taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades at Hooper, Midland, and Orchard Springs. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education & History from Weber State University, a Master of Education of Instructional Technology from Utah State University... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 530
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Launching a Stellar Google Site
Does your current communication strategy feel stuck in a low Earth orbit? Is your school website a black hole of outdated information? Have no fear–Google Sites is here! This session will equip you with the tools to launch a stellar Google Site, propelling your communication to warp speed.
Prepare to learn:
  • The Building Blocks of a Stellar Site: Master the user-friendly interface and explore the core functionalities of Google Sites.
  • Designing for Impact: Craft a visually appealing and user-friendly website that engages your audience and leaves a lasting impression.
  • Content is King: Learn how to structure your site effectively, incorporate captivating content, and leverage multimedia elements for maximum impact.
  • Student Work Galleries: Create dedicated sections to showcase student projects, essays, artwork, and presentations.
  • Interactive Portfolios: Empower students to build their own individual portfolios within your Google Site, highlighting their achievements and talents.
  • Collaboration is Key: Explore the collaborative features of Google Sites, allowing teams to work together seamlessly in real-time.
  • Sharing Your Creation: Discover the different ways to share your Google Site, ensuring it reaches the intended audience with ease.
Speakers
avatar for Chad Saunders

Chad Saunders

Wahlquist Jr. High
Chad is an educator, traveler, and self-proclaimed nerd. He teaches junior high Spanish and leadership (student government), he interned in Spain, and he loves a good spreadsheet. He earned a Master of Second Language Teaching from Utah State and his undergrad in Spanish and Psychology... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 229
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Resistance is Futile: Giving in to Our AI Overlords
Title: Resistance is Futile: Giving in to Our AI Overlords

Course Description: There are SO many tools for AI. Some of them are even useful! Join us as we put a few of those tools to use, and discuss ways to adjust our own assignments and teaching practices to combat AI misuse by students. (And how to make those adjustments much easier using AI ourselves!)

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Diffit, ChatGPT, & SchoolAI

Instructional Strategy: Active Learning and Group Discussion

What You’ll Experience: In this course, we will do more than just explore and show off how great AI is, we will use it to build and bolster your curriculum! AI (probably) won't replace us, but it can make our lives easier, and our time more efficient.

What Challenge You Will Do: Take an assignment or lesson you will teach in the upcoming school year, and use AI tools to create assignment materials, extention materials, 
Speakers
avatar for JJ Pessetto

JJ Pessetto

Weber School District
JJ is a 7th year Social Studies teacher who has also picked up Yearbook and Student Government at Sand Ridge Junior High. Though next year, he will be teaching World History at West Field High School! His passion is using technology to help make the lives of students and teachers... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 524
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Robo Cop to the Rescue: Blocksi Basics
Title: Robo Cop to the Rescue: Blocksi Basics

Course Description: Tired of students misusing chromebooks? Learn how to use Blocksi to create filters and policies, schedules, and class wide commands to control student chromebook use in your classroom. We will cover creating your classes, the basic functions, making filters and policies, and scheduling your classes to run on their own. You will walk away with On Demand video resources to explain all the functions and walk you through it all over again when you need it.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Blocksi

Resource Site

Speakers
avatar for Maryann Broberg

Maryann Broberg

Instructional Coach, Weber School District
One of the favorite parts of my job is helping teachers find ways to increase creativity in the classroom. Getting students to "create" is actually a daily experience as a theater and movie making teacher... To be clear, I make no claim that their creations rival Shakespeare or Steven... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 222
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Set a Course: Student Paced Learning/Self Check
Title: Masters of the Universe - Canvas Mastery Paths
Course Description: Learn Canvas mastery paths to differentiate assignments, reviews, and mastery checks. Use quiz banks to discourage memorizing questions and answers to canvas quizzes. The mastery path is built on student choice and accomplishment. 
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas, AI question generators
Instructional Strategy: Facilitated lesson with hands-on practice to start your mastery paths.
What You’ll Experience: A new way to guide students' learning and understanding. Build canvas lessons with a better flow to help encourage growth and understanding. 
What Challenge You Will Do: Build your mastery path and quiz bank to get started.

Speakers
avatar for Johnny Crenshaw

Johnny Crenshaw

6th Grade, Weber School District
After spending 24 years traveling with the circus, I retired from the Air Force and became a teacher. I have always enjoyed teaching. Working in elementary school lets me build excitement about learning that can last a lifetime. I started with the WSD during COVID-19 and taught 2nd... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 520
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Teaching Terminators: Building the Next Generation by Using AI
Title: Teaching Terminators: Building the Next Generation by Using AI
Course Description: This will be designed for educators aiming to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices. It focuses on empowering educators to leverage AI tools to enhance lesson planning and stimulate innovative thinking among students. The session is structured to facilitate a deep understanding of AI's potential in education, encouraging educators to become pioneers in creating a technologically enriched learning environment.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: School AI, Adobe, 
Instructional Strategy: Discussion based
What You’ll Experience: You will be able to adapt an assignment to utilize AI
Link to Site

Speakers
avatar for Kylie Howe

Kylie Howe

US History and ASL Teacher, Weber School District
Hello, I am Kylie Howe. I am a home grown Weber School District product that went through k-12 here and I have taught in WSD for 12 years.  I have taught an array of subjects in my career from ASL, US History, Communications, Government,  and Yearbook to name a few. I earned my... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 225
  Session

12:10pm MDT

To Canva & Beyond: Mood Boards with your students
Title:
To Canva & Beyond:  Mood Boards with your students

Course Description:
Educators will delve into the creative world of Canva mood boards. Participants will learn how to effectively utilize Canva to curate visually captivating mood boards that enhance learning experiences and engage students in various educational settings. Through hands-on activities and practical guidance, educators will discover how to leverage mood boards as powerful tools for sparking creativity, fostering collaboration, and facilitating deeper understanding across subjects.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
Canva - a user-friendly graphic design platform that empowers users to create stunning visuals, including mood boards, presentations, posters, and more.

Instructional Strategy:
The instructional strategy for this course will be hands-on exploration and application. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on navigating Canva's features and functionalities specifically tailored to mood board creation. Additionally, collaborative activities, discussions, and peer feedback sessions will provide opportunities for educators to share ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches for integrating mood boards into their teaching practice.

What You’ll Experience:
Immersive learning experiences exploring the fundamentals of mood board creation using Canva.

What Challenge You Will Do:
As part of this course, participants will undertake a hands-on challenge to design a mood board that aligns with a specific learning objective or lesson plan within their subject area. This challenge will encourage educators to apply their newfound knowledge and skills in Canva to create a visually compelling mood board that enhances student engagement, comprehension, and retention. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to receive feedback from peers and the instructor to refine their designs and explore innovative approaches to integrating mood boards into their teaching practice.
Speakers
avatar for Jaymee Barrowes

Jaymee Barrowes

Ed Tech Coach - FCS Educator, Weber School District
Jaymee Barrowes was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in Riverdale, Utah. She attended Brigham Young University Hawaii before transferring to Brigham Young University in Provo where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she taught... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 216
  Session

12:10pm MDT

To the Moon and Back: A Journey to the Sensory Galactic World
Course Description: Come, learn,and explore sensory processing and its impact on student performance/participation in a classroom environment. Journey with us as we introduce how behavior and senesory influence our bodies and mind. Children in education spend on average 779 hours a year in school, the classroom is the perfect place to be enhancing a student's sensory development and finding balance in technology. Beyond the sensory galactic world, we find our potential!
Speakers
avatar for Dayra Lopez

Dayra Lopez

Occupational Therapist, Weber School District
My name is Dayra (Die-ra) and I have been an Occupational Therapist for 19 years. My experience with the pediatric population includes outpatient clinics, early intervention programs, school-based therapy, and NICU. As an OT, I believe in the therapeutic benefit of participation in... Read More →
avatar for Krisann Durrant

Krisann Durrant

Occupational Therapist, Weber School District
Krisann is an Occupational Therapist and has been practicing for 11 years. She recently moved back to Utah from Michigan and joined Weber School District in Fall of 2022. Her OT experience has focused on the pediatric population in various settings, which has included pediatric home... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 213
  Session

12:10pm MDT

Tracking Devices
Title: Tracking Devices

Course Description: Facilitate student self-pacing and mastery using pacing trackers.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Google Sheets

What You’ll Experience: Learn how to use Google Sheets to create a student pacing tracker, where the students can take charge of and track their own learning. Practice what we learn, and then create something that you can use in your classroom next school year.

What Challenge You Will Do: Create or adapt a student pacing tracker that you can use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Reichard

Jordan Reichard

German Teacher, Weber School District
I have taught for a decade, all of which time has been spent at Rocky Mountain Junior High. In this time, I have had the great pleasure to be on various committees, including our Innovation Team, as well as being an EdTech Coach. I love teaching, and I love the opportunities it gives... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm MDT
Room 241
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Amplifying Student Voices with Visual Thinking!
Dive into the exciting world of visual thinking routines and unleash student voices like never before! Explore ready-to-use digital portfolio templates and adaptable lesson plan ideas that spark creativity and engagement across subjects. From increasing comprehension to fostering self-reflection, discover playful strategies to make learning an adventure for every student!
Speakers
avatar for Zach Ordonez

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Media Center
  Featured Session

1:10pm MDT

Creating and Launching Choice Boards with Nearpod
Choice boards and hyperdocs offer many learning opportunities for students in a single lesson. This session will show you step-by-step how to build a choice board directly in Nearpod and how to bring in boards you might already use. Walk away with a choice board you can use with your students next week!
Speakers
avatar for Liz Pearce

Liz Pearce

Sr. District Strategy Consultant, Nearpod
Liz Pearce is a Senior District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team.  With over thirty-three years of teaching experience, she has taught middle grades reading, language arts, social studies, and elementary STEM.  Additionally, she served as an elementary... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 217
  Featured Session

1:10pm MDT

Meaningful Inclusion and UDL
Speakers
avatar for Teresa Judd

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 221
  Featured Session

1:10pm MDT

Showing and Telling with Google Slides
Google Slides is a presentation tool with a massive collection of tools for educators and students alike. We will learn how to use Google Slides as a presentation tool including how to create, edit, share, and revise a presentation with collaborators. We will also explore how to use Google Slides creatively within your classroom to explore a variety of topics with students.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Winters

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 220
  Featured Session

1:10pm MDT

Habits? What do you MEME?
There are TONS of posters available for The 8 Habits of Highly Effective People for classrooms. However, how relevant and personal are they to you and your students?

Let's create Memes that MEAN something to you to convey the message of the Habits more effectively. 

Less cookie cutting, and more CREATIVE FREEDOM.

Lots of love and light,
Sarah
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hone

Sarah Hone

WSD Leader In Me Coordinator, Weber School District
Before the role of District Leader in Me Coordinator/Coach, Sarah previously taught at a Title 1 school, Municipal Elementary, for 15 years and is now in her 17th year with Weber School District.  She has her Math Endorsement and Masters Degree.  She spends every day learning and... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 533
  Leader In Me

1:10pm MDT

"Charting The Learning Constellation: Empowering Student Choice"
Title: "Charting The Learning Constellation: Empowering Student Choice"
Course Description: This is going to about helping students with a quarter long research project on ANY subject!! I have chuncked this into weekly assignments to make it doable for you and students to become the master of their topic within the confines that you set for students in your content!  
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas, Google Suite, Adobe, Canva, Sites, Research sites, Podcasts,
Instructional Strategy: Direct Instruction, Student Autonomy, Student Choice
What You’ll Experience & Challenges you Will Do: Particpants will have access to a template for a 6 week guide for any topic that will fit your content. 
Speakers
avatar for Kylie Howe

Kylie Howe

US History and ASL Teacher, Weber School District
Hello, I am Kylie Howe. I am a home grown Weber School District product that went through k-12 here and I have taught in WSD for 12 years.  I have taught an array of subjects in my career from ASL, US History, Communications, Government,  and Yearbook to name a few. I earned my... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 225
  Session

1:10pm MDT

A Hitchhiker's Guide to Canva
Course Description:
In this interstellar journey, educators will embark on a mission to master Canva, a versatile tool for classroom organization, student assessment, student choice assignments, and AI generations. Prepare to navigate through the galaxy of Canva's features, all while embracing the creativity Canva fosters that makes learning an adventure beyond the stars.

 What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
Canva for Education

Instructional Strategies:
-Blended Learning
-Classroom Technology
-Graphics

What You’ll Experience:
We will explore the exciting features that Canva for Education provides. You can expect to learn simple tips and tricks and have time to explore and create your very own teacher brand. We will also discuss how to use Canva with your students. 

What Challenge You Will Do:
-You will create your very own teacher brand
-You will create at least 1 template you can use with your students
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Judkins

Melissa Judkins

Teacher, Wahlquist Jr. High
Melissa Judkins was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in North Ogden, Utah. She attended Utah State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she started teaching at Wahlquist Junior High in Weber School District... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 228
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Astroanalytics: Unleashing the Power of Pear Assessment in the Galactic Learning Sphere
Title
Astroanalytics: Unleashing the Power of Pear Assessment in the Galactic Learning Sphere

Course Description

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized
Pear Assessment

Instructional Strategy

What You’ll Experience
  • Complete an assessment as a student
  • View the data generated from the assessment
  • Preview existing assessments/items
  • Modify/clone existing items/assessments
  • Preview/create Math/ELA item types
  • Create an assessment
  • Manage Class ~ Sync with Canvas Rosters
  • Assign to Canvas Course
  • IMPORTANT!!!! Assignment settings and assignment settings in Canvas
  • Sync scores to Canvas
  • Canvas Gradebooks
What Challenge You Will Do
  • Create a 5 item Pear Assessment
Speakers
avatar for Brent Ludlow

Brent Ludlow

6th Grade Teacher, EdTech Coach, Weber School District
Brent has been teaching since 2003. He has taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades at Hooper, Midland, and Orchard Springs. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education & History from Weber State University, a Master of Education of Instructional Technology from Utah State University... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 530
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Beam Me Up: Easy Tech Trek for Teachers
Easy Tech Trek for Teachers
Join us as we embark on an exciting journey through education and technology, empowering teachers to confidently navigate the final frontier of teaching with creativity and easy tech innovation. Expect to experience a fusion of education and interstellar exploration as we journey through the realms of technology. Participants will engage in an interactive workshops designed to make tech integration quick, easy, and fun! Think outside the box and integrate technology in a quick, fun, and meaningful way while creating an unforgettable learning experience for students.
Speakers
avatar for Hali Larsen

Hali Larsen

CTE Business, Weber School District
As a seasoned entrepreneur of over 20 years, Hali recently assumed a new role as a CTE Business teacher and EdTech coach at Two Rivers High School/WOL. She has always been passionate about fostering collaborative environments that unite individuals toward shared objectives. Hali graduated... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 240
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Booting Book Reports into a Black Hole! Four project based ideas to encourage reading in your classroom!
Title: Booting Book Reports into a Black Hole! Four project based ideas to encourage reading in your classroom!
Course Description: In this course we are going to discuss four project ideas to implement in place of that dreaded book report! No more copied and pasted summaries from Good Reads or AI--we are going to help our students channel their creativity with projects they can create during class. Come ready to share your own reading project ideas so we can learn from each other! See you there!
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Google Sites, Canva, Google Slides,
Speakers
avatar for Amber Hodges

Amber Hodges

English teacher, Weber School District
Amber has worked for Weber School District for 16 years. During that time, she has taught 8th grade English, 9th grade English, and 9th grade English honors, 11 grade English, coached cheer and softball, advised student government, and mentored first year teachers. Amber is a mom... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 223
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Chromebook Chronicles: Unveiling the Galactic Guide for Young Explorers (younger grades focus)
Title: Chromebook Chronicles: Unveiling the Galactic Guide for Young Explorers (younger grades focus)
Course Description: What do younger students need to know to help your instruction/procedures go smoother during the school year?
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Chromebooks
Instructional Strategy:
What You’ll Experience: Teachers will be taught which basic steps/tools younger elementary students need to know so that they can begin to problem solve their chromebooks and navigate them independently. By teaching these to the students, they will begin to understand how to navigate their chromebook and then be able to do different tasks on their chromebooks.
Speakers
avatar for Shelese Warren

Shelese Warren

2nd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Shelese has been teaching for 14 years and they have all been in Weber School District. She has taught a mild/moderate 1st grade unit for 8 years and then she is currently teaching 2nd grade for 6 years. She has been an EdTech coach for 11 years. She loves to see her students go outside... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 244
  Session

1:10pm MDT

ET Phone Home: Using Kinvo to Communicate with Parents
Title:ET Phone Home: Using Kinvo to Communicate with Parents

Course Description: Ever send an email to a parent with no response? Wouldn't it be nice to have a more reliable way to contact parents? There is. It's called Kinvo! We access it through PowerSchool, and it sends a message directly to parents' phones. They are able to easily respond too! It is easy to use to send a single message, or a bulk one to the parents of a whole class!

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Kinvo, formerly known as Unified Operations Communication

Instructional Strategy: Active Learning!

What You’ll Experience: We will go over the basics of Kinvo, how to set up templates for easy re-using of messages, and other tips-and-tricks too. Hope to see you there!

What Challenge You Will Do: Set up your very own Kinvo Templates to easily send messages to parents. (I have a few templates set up for tardies, missing assingments, and a few for misbehaviors too!)
Speakers
avatar for JJ Pessetto

JJ Pessetto

Weber School District
JJ is a 7th year Social Studies teacher who has also picked up Yearbook and Student Government at Sand Ridge Junior High. Though next year, he will be teaching World History at West Field High School! His passion is using technology to help make the lives of students and teachers... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 524
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Exploring New Frontiers: AI Image Creator
Title: 
Exploring New Frontiers:  How to use AI image creator as a teacher and with your students. 

Course Description: 
Throughout the session, we will delve into practical strategies for empowering students to utilize AI image creators effectively. You will learn how to guide students in leveraging descriptive language to assess and articulate their understanding of complex concepts through AI-generated visuals.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
AI Image Creator

Instructional Strategy:
Get ready for an interactive adventure! We'll dive into using the AI Image Creator tool through hands-on activities and group discussions. Learn how to wield this futuristic tool to boost student engagement and understanding.

What You’ll Experience:
Experience the thrill of creating AI-generated visuals firsthand! We'll guide you through using the AI Image Creator tool with fun activities and collaborative learning. Discover how to spice up your lessons and captivate your students' imaginations.

What Challenge You Will Do:
Prepare for a creative challenge! You'll put your skills to the test by using the AI Image Creator to bring concepts to life visually. Let your imagination soar as you craft captivating visuals and use descriptive language to explain them. Get ready to level up your teaching game with AI!
Speakers
avatar for Jaymee Barrowes

Jaymee Barrowes

Ed Tech Coach - FCS Educator, Weber School District
Jaymee Barrowes was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in Riverdale, Utah. She attended Brigham Young University Hawaii before transferring to Brigham Young University in Provo where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she taught... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 216
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Galatic Grading in Powerschool
Title: Galatic Grading in Powerschool

Course Description: Learn the ins and outs of Powerschool. Do you feel overwhelmed with grading in Powerschool? This course will walk you through creating categories, weighting grades, seating charts, emailing students and parents, creating rosters, and texting parents through the Kinvo app. Does it sound like a lot? No worries, you will walk away with video tutorials that can be your On Demand resources for all things Powerschool. 

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Powerschool.

Resource Site


Speakers
avatar for Maryann Broberg

Maryann Broberg

Instructional Coach, Weber School District
One of the favorite parts of my job is helping teachers find ways to increase creativity in the classroom. Getting students to "create" is actually a daily experience as a theater and movie making teacher... To be clear, I make no claim that their creations rival Shakespeare or Steven... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 222
  Session

1:10pm MDT

It Started with Cloning Dolly: Teacher Reach
Title: A Sheep Called Dolly: Clone Yourself to Increase Your Reach
Course Description: Welcome to a Modern Classroom. Use evidence-based research to increase teacher clarity and student-centered instruction. Use teacher-recorded video lessons to increase the student's access to the material and teacher availability.  
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Formative, Edpuzzle, Canvas, Google Suite, WeVideo, ScreenCastify
Instructional Strategy: Lecture and hands-on application
What You’ll Experience: How video can increase student engagement by establishing a student-based learning environment. Use mastery-based grading to 
What Challenge You Will Do: Build a Unit 0.
Site: https://www.modernclassrooms.org/




 
Speakers
avatar for Johnny Crenshaw

Johnny Crenshaw

6th Grade, Weber School District
After spending 24 years traveling with the circus, I retired from the Air Force and became a teacher. I have always enjoyed teaching. Working in elementary school lets me build excitement about learning that can last a lifetime. I started with the WSD during COVID-19 and taught 2nd... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 520
  Session

1:10pm MDT

LUDICROUS SPEED!!
Title: LUDICROUS SPEED!!

Course Description: Free up time to help students one-on-one and in small groups during class time! In this session, we will use EdPuzzle and other video platforms to create engaging lessons and facilitate student self-pacing and mastery.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: EdPuzzle

What You’ll Experience: Learn how to develop and hone your ability to embed questions into videos using EdPuzzle. We will then have a chance to practice what we learn, and create something that we can use in our class next school year.

What Challenge You Will Do: Create or adapt a lesson that you can use in your classroom to facilitate student self-pacing.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Reichard

Jordan Reichard

German Teacher, Weber School District
I have taught for a decade, all of which time has been spent at Rocky Mountain Junior High. In this time, I have had the great pleasure to be on various committees, including our Innovation Team, as well as being an EdTech Coach. I love teaching, and I love the opportunities it gives... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 241
  Session

1:10pm MDT

One Small Step in Drive, One Giant Leap for Teacher Sanity
Does your Google Drive resemble a digital disaster zone? Fear not, weary educators! This session will equip you with the organizational superpowers to transform your Drive from chaotic clutter into Mission Control.
Prepare to learn:
  • Tricks for Folder Structure: Master the art of organizing by subject, student, or assignment type.
  • Color Coding Chaos: Utilize the power of color coding to categorize folders and files, making them easy to spot at a glance. No more spelunking for lost assignments!
  • Automation Hacks for the Busy Teacher: Discover time-saving techniques like auto-filing and naming conventions to streamline your workflow. Less time organizing, more time for what matters!
  • Sharing is Caring: Learn how to share files and folders efficiently with students and colleagues, all while maintaining control and student privacy.
This session is your roadmap to Drive enlightenment. Take that small step today, and experience the giant leap for your sanity!

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Google Drive
What You’ll Experience: Direct instruction showing different organzination methods
What Challenge You Will Do: Find an organizational structure that works for you, utilitze new url suffix add-ons when sharing.
Speakers
avatar for Chad Saunders

Chad Saunders

Wahlquist Jr. High
Chad is an educator, traveler, and self-proclaimed nerd. He teaches junior high Spanish and leadership (student government), he interned in Spain, and he loves a good spreadsheet. He earned a Master of Second Language Teaching from Utah State and his undergrad in Spanish and Psychology... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 229
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Self-Assessment: Make it So!
Title:  Transformational Learning through Student Self-Assessment, we can "Make it So!"!
Course Description:  When students have a fast and easy platform to guide and direct their self-assessment of their own learning, their personal effort, the timing of their learning and how they learn, the effect size is 2%!!!  It effects their future learning and how you instruct.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: New Quizes in Canvas
Instructional Strategy:  Self-Reflection
What You’ll Experience:  Different options and templates for Self-Assessments for your students.  The different forms of Self-Assessments, on assignments, individual effort, concepts learned and how to see the data from their responses at a glance and templates to eliminate time grading. This exchange of information is just not transactional, but transformational!!
Direct Instruction: You will be shown several examples of student self-assessment options in New Quizes and how to create them for different situations.
What Challenge You Will Do:  Come up with multiple questions for a graduated points values for student to respond to.  This can be for a specific assignment, it can be for individual choices made in the effort towards the assignment or their engagement level fo the days lesson. Anything you would like them to reflect upon.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Sowby

Shannon Sowby

Choral Director, Weber School District
I am so excited to help with this year's Learn Conference!  I have taught in tech conferences for two different districts and love to help teachers explore the possibilities for new interactions with students and make instruction and assessment more effective and efficient through... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 245
  Session

1:10pm MDT

The W.E.T. Crew: Writing with Engaging Tech
Title: The W.E.T. Crew: Writing with Engaging Tech
Course Description: (Geared towards upper elementary writing, but all are welcome) Go through the steps of writing using Canvas to organize all your materials, Canva to engage your students in collaboration, and then Utah Compose to give them instant feedback and revision strategies. 
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: 1. Canvas Assignments, 2. Canva Collab. Board, & 3. Utah Compose
Instructional Strategy: Tech Engagement
What You’ll Experience: You’ll see how to use 1. Canvas assignments to organize all your writing resources in one place and easy access for your students. You’ll see how to use the 2. Canva collaboration board to poll your students and let them have conversations by sharing their ideas. You’ll see how to use 3. Utah Compose to give your students instant feedback and keep them engaged.
What Challenge You Will Do: You will Try creating an assignment in Canvas linking a template, an article and a video. You will Try creating a collab board for a poll. You will Try out the Utah Compose revise button.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Robertson

Shannon Robertson

5th Grade Teacher, Weber School District
I've taught 5th grade for 10 years. I love my job. I love sharing how I get my students excited to learn and produce great work. I'm from California. I love reading, watching women's sports and tv, being competitive, and being by the water.


Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 209
  Session

1:10pm MDT

Voyage Into Voice: Explore the Advantages, Ease, and Many Uses of Voice Recordings.
Elevate your classroom with the power of voice recordings. Discover how to effortlessly create and integrate voice recordings into your lessons using a user-friendly Adobe web-based tool. Learn practical tips and tricks for recording voices. Explore lesson ideas for incorporating voice recordings into your curriculum to enhance student learning and foster a dynamic classroom environment. You'll leave with the skills and confidence to create your own voice recordings and be able to empower your students to do the same.
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Potokar

Shawn Potokar

Digital Arts Teacher, Weber School District
Shawn has taught for 23 years at Weber High School. He started his career teaching business classes and is currently teaching digital arts. Through the years he has seen the many changes in technology. Records to cassettes to cd’s to mp3’s. VCR’s to LaserDiscs to DVD’s to... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
Room 527
  Session
 
Thursday, June 6
 

7:00am MDT

Breakfast
If you have any dietary restrictions please plan accordingly. 
Thursday June 6, 2024 7:00am - 7:50am MDT
Cafeteria

8:00am MDT

Blast off with Gen-AI in Adobe Express
Get ready to accelerate innovation in your classroom with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and Adobe Express! Join us for an exciting journey where we'll explore creative activities that'll revolutionize your teaching. From math to art and everything in between, learn how to use Adobe's powerful generative AI tools to ignite innovation in any subject.
Speakers
avatar for Zach Ordonez

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Media Center
  Featured Session

8:00am MDT

Choice and Voice with Google Forms
Google Forms is a data collection tool that allows teachers and students to collect data and share that data via a Google Sheet. In this session we will explore how to creatively use Google Forms as an escape room, for formative assessments, and to collect daily data on student learning goals.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Winters

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 220
  Featured Session

8:00am MDT

Differentiating with Nearpod
This intermediate session focuses on how to use Nearpod to facilitate differentiated learning experiences.  Discover how to make adjustments to the lesson process, content, or product by editing activities and media with integrated Nearpod tools to meet the needs of all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Pearce

Liz Pearce

Sr. District Strategy Consultant, Nearpod
Liz Pearce is a Senior District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team.  With over thirty-three years of teaching experience, she has taught middle grades reading, language arts, social studies, and elementary STEM.  Additionally, she served as an elementary... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 217
  Featured Session

8:00am MDT

Introduction to Utah’s Online School Library: Elementary
Looking for ways to enhance your students' research skills while also keeping them safe online? Utah’s Online School Library might be the answer you’re looking for. In this session, educators will learn how to use Utah's Online School Library in an elementary setting. The online library has access to academic databases, encyclopedias, and multimedia resources.  Educators will discover how to effectively incorporate the library into lessons, research tips and tricks, and how to help students to find and evaluate relevant information. We will provide hands-on demonstrations and quick research activities to help you get the most out of the library. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your students and enhance their research skills.
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Towner

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 219
  Featured Session

8:00am MDT

Social Media for the Classroom: Engaging Students with YouTube and Reel Style Videos
Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate and learn, but many educators are still unsure about how to use these powerful tools in the classroom. This presentation aims to equip educators with an understanding of various social media platforms and their potential to enrich learning experiences. By exploring strategies inspired by YouTube videos and Reels, teachers will be able to create engaging content that supports mobile learning and microlearning. Additionally, we will address the importance of digital citizenship and how to promote and model responsible and safe use of social media usage.
Speakers
avatar for Dani Sloan

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 221
  Featured Session

8:00am MDT

AI + Leader in Me; Digitized Mission Statements
In all you do in life, you first need to start with "WHY" you do what you do.

It can be hard for some people to put their life's mission into words. In this session, you will synergize with ChatGPT to come up with a mission statement to remind you of your purpose.

We will also create fun and unique emojis to compliment your words with a picture.

Have you ever wondered what your mission statement would look like in the form of AI art? Let's play!

Lots of love and light,
Sarah
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hone

Sarah Hone

WSD Leader In Me Coordinator, Weber School District
Before the role of District Leader in Me Coordinator/Coach, Sarah previously taught at a Title 1 school, Municipal Elementary, for 15 years and is now in her 17th year with Weber School District.  She has her Math Endorsement and Masters Degree.  She spends every day learning and... Read More →


Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 533
  Leader In Me

8:00am MDT

Back to the Elementary Future with Canvas
Title
Back to the Elementary Future with Canvas

Course Description
Experience Canvas again for the first time.  Show and tell of some elementary Canvas courses.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized
  • Canvas
Instructional Strategy:

What You’ll Experience
  • Basic course creation/settings
  • Navigation
  • Modules
  • Assignments
  • Gradebooks
  • Tips/Tricks
  • Collaborative Creation with Sandboxes (your school team, but what about teams at other schools?)
What Challenge You Will Do
Speakers
avatar for Brent Ludlow

Brent Ludlow

6th Grade Teacher, EdTech Coach, Weber School District
Brent has been teaching since 2003. He has taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades at Hooper, Midland, and Orchard Springs. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education & History from Weber State University, a Master of Education of Instructional Technology from Utah State University... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 530
  Session

8:00am MDT

Building Interstellar Connections Through Technology
Title: Building Interstellar Connections Through Technology

Course Description:This course explores the innovative ways technology can be utilized to establish and foster connections between civilizations across the vast expanse of interstellar space classrooms. Participants will delve into the theoretical and practical aspects of interstellar communication and collaboration with a focus on leveraging technological tools to bridge the gaps between distant worlds.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: 


Instructional Strategy: The instructional strategy employed in this cosmic journey is immersive experiential learning. Participants will embark on hands-on expeditions, engage in celestial group discussions, and embark on collaborative quests to delve deeper into the realms of interstellar communication and connection-building. Through a fusion of interactive cosmic exercises, participants will hone practical skills and gain profound insights into the complexities of forging bonds across the cosmic expanse.


What You’ll Experience:

What Challenge You Will Do: In this course, teachers will take on the challenge of designing and implementing innovative methods to foster strong relationships and effective communication within their classrooms. This will involve developing strategies to overcome barriers such as diverse linguistic backgrounds, cultural differences, and individual learning styles. Teachers will collaborate to devise creative solutions to promote inclusivity, engagement, and meaningful connections among students, ultimately demonstrating their ability to cultivate a supportive and enriching learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Hali Larsen

Hali Larsen

CTE Business, Weber School District
As a seasoned entrepreneur of over 20 years, Hali recently assumed a new role as a CTE Business teacher and EdTech coach at Two Rivers High School/WOL. She has always been passionate about fostering collaborative environments that unite individuals toward shared objectives. Hali graduated... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 240
  Session

8:00am MDT

Canva: Live Long & Prosper
Title: Canva: Live Long & Prosper
Course Description: Canva can be utilized for mulitple opportunities for learning and assessment.  The templates make it easy and we have access as educators for free! 
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canva & some animation
Instructional Strategy:  Creative opportunities to students to show what they know, addressing multiple learning styles.
What You’ll Experience:  A couple of examples of what students can possibly create, and instruction on how you, as an educator can create it too to present your own instruction.
What Challenge You Will Do:  Find a template that will fit a learning objective that you will instruct, and begin building the possiblities.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Sowby

Shannon Sowby

Choral Director, Weber School District
I am so excited to help with this year's Learn Conference!  I have taught in tech conferences for two different districts and love to help teachers explore the possibilities for new interactions with students and make instruction and assessment more effective and efficient through... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 245
  Session

8:00am MDT

Chromebook Chronicles: Unveiling the Galactic Guide for Young Explorers (younger grades focus)
Title: Chromebook Chronicles: Unveiling the Galactic Guide for Young Explorers (younger grades focus)
Course Description: What do younger students need to know to help your instruction/procedures go smoother during the school year?
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Chromebooks
Instructional Strategy:
What You’ll Experience: Teachers will be taught which basic steps/tools younger elementary students need to know so that they can begin to problem solve their chromebooks and navigate them independently. By teaching these to the students, they will begin to understand how to navigate their chromebook and then be able to do different tasks on their chromebooks.
Speakers
avatar for Shelese Warren

Shelese Warren

2nd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Shelese has been teaching for 14 years and they have all been in Weber School District. She has taught a mild/moderate 1st grade unit for 8 years and then she is currently teaching 2nd grade for 6 years. She has been an EdTech coach for 11 years. She loves to see her students go outside... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 244
  Session

8:00am MDT

Cosmic Source Mastery: Navigating Research in the Digital Age
Title: Unleash the Cosmic Capabilities of Scrible in Every Subject

Course Description:  Prepare for an otherworldly odyssey as we delve into the futuristic realm of research and knowledge management with the groundbreaking Scrible research platform. Scrible isn't just a tool; it's your very own interstellar companion, propelling educators and students into a new era of research prowess - IN EVERY SUBJECT! Join us to unlock the cosmic potential of Scrible, redefining your teaching universe and reshaping the way you and your students navigate the galaxy of information.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:  Scrible

What You’ll Experience:  
  • Rapid mastery of Scrible's cosmic features for efficient information management.
  • Quick integration of Scrible into lesson plans and assignments.
  • Streamlined citation management for rapid academic impact.
  • Immediate steps for educators to embark on their cosmic journey with Scrible.


Speakers
avatar for Tammie Hansen

Tammie Hansen

Library Technology Specialist, Weber School District
After 13 years as an English teacher at Roy Junior and Wahlquist, I made the move to the library.  Now the Library Technology Specialist at Orion Junior High, I like to say I have the best job in the world! I love all things TECH - especially when it comes to teaching, learning... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 224
  Session

8:00am MDT

Ergonomics for the Classroom
Ergonomics is an applied science that looks at human-environment relationships such as students and their technology. We know how to make changes to software to match learning needs, but we rarely consider the users' physical needs. In this session, Ed Greenhalgh, PT, and Travis Chamberlain, OT, will explore the human-environment relationships from the ergonomic perspective. They will identify common mismatches between students and the classroom environment and provide simple solutions to improve participation in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Travis Chamberlain

Travis Chamberlain

Occupational Therapist & Assistive Technology Coach, Weber School District
avatar for Ed Greenhalgh

Ed Greenhalgh

Physical Therapist, Weber School District
Ed has been a Physical Therapist for 7 years. He began working with the geriatric population and in 2022, he made the switch to work with Pediatrics in the school setting. He has loved every minute, including the challenge of finding new and creative ways to directly and indirectly... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 214
  Session

8:00am MDT

Google Sheets for Data Domination
In the vast expanse of data, are your spreadsheets primitive and illogical? Fear not, intrepid warriors! This session will boldly launch you on your journey from beginner into a master of Google Sheets, the ultimate weapon for conquering inefficiency and achieving data domination.

Prepare to:
  • Assimilate powerful formulas and functions for lightning-fast calculations.
  • Craft charts and dashboards that beam with clarity and insight.
  • Collaborate with your team in real-time
  • Leverage automation to eliminate tedious tasks and boldly go where no spreadsheet has gone before!

What You’ll Experience: A guided walkthrough of formulas and formatting using data
What Challenge You Will Do: Complete the formulas and tasks on the provided sheet.
Speakers
avatar for Chad Saunders

Chad Saunders

Wahlquist Jr. High
Chad is an educator, traveler, and self-proclaimed nerd. He teaches junior high Spanish and leadership (student government), he interned in Spain, and he loves a good spreadsheet. He earned a Master of Second Language Teaching from Utah State and his undergrad in Spanish and Psychology... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 229
  Session

8:00am MDT

Houston, We Have Lift Off: Lifting Students through Portrait of a Graduate
Title: "Houston, We Have Lift Off"
Course Description: This is designed to guide participants through understanding the value of Utah's Portrait of a Graduate and how to effectively integrate its principles into their units. The session focuses on enhancing students' soft skills alongside academic achievements, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students for future challenges. We will use AI to help create an assignment for the soft skill you are focusing on.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: School AI, Portrait of a Graduate
Instructional Strategy: Differentiation, Inquiry, Discussion, Management
What You’ll Experience: Learning more about Portrait of a Graduate.
What Challenge You Will Do: Create an assignment for the soft skill you are focusing on within your chapter/unit
Link to Portrait of a Graduate
Link to Site
Speakers
avatar for Kylie Howe

Kylie Howe

US History and ASL Teacher, Weber School District
Hello, I am Kylie Howe. I am a home grown Weber School District product that went through k-12 here and I have taught in WSD for 12 years.  I have taught an array of subjects in my career from ASL, US History, Communications, Government,  and Yearbook to name a few. I earned my... Read More →


Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 225
  Session

8:00am MDT

Khaaaaaaaanvas!!! Making your Canvas an EXPERIENCE for your students
Title: 
Khaaaaaaanvas!!! Making your Canvas a great expereince for you students 

Course Description:
Join us as we embark on a mission to 

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
Canvas and other integrations 

Instructional Strategy:
Learn how to infuse your course with creativity, interactive features, and multimedia content to create a dynamic learning environment. Collaborate with fellow educators to brainstorm ideas and discover new approaches to student engagement.

What You’ll Experience:
Learn how to design visually appealing course layouts, integrate interactive elements, and enhance student interaction with multimedia resources. Leave feeling inspired and equipped with the tools to elevate your teaching and create an unforgettable learning experience for your students.

What Challenge You Will Do:
Prepare for an exciting challenge: redesign a section of your Canvas course to enhance student engagement! Put your skills to the test as you reimagine your course with innovative ideas and dynamic features. Collaborate with your peers to craft an engaging learning experience and leave with a revamped course ready to inspire your students!
Speakers
avatar for Jaymee Barrowes

Jaymee Barrowes

Ed Tech Coach - FCS Educator, Weber School District
Jaymee Barrowes was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in Riverdale, Utah. She attended Brigham Young University Hawaii before transferring to Brigham Young University in Provo where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she taught... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 216
  Session

8:00am MDT

Mastering the Complex Cosmos with CommonLit!
Title: Mastering the Complex Cosmos with CommonLit!
Course Description: Looking for common formative assessments? Data driven instruction materials? Supplemental texts for that unit in third quarter that just doesn't feel right? Look no further! CommonLit is the greatest gift your PLC has seen in a long time. Come learn about the assessment series that will make your SLO goals a breeze, while also helping direct your instruction to where your students really need it, with lessons and articles to boot! 
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: CommonLit

Speakers
avatar for Amber Hodges

Amber Hodges

English teacher, Weber School District
Amber has worked for Weber School District for 16 years. During that time, she has taught 8th grade English, 9th grade English, and 9th grade English honors, 11 grade English, coached cheer and softball, advised student government, and mentored first year teachers. Amber is a mom... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 223
  Session

8:00am MDT

Modern Classroom Project: The Next Generation of Education
Title: Modern Classroom Project: The Next Generation of Education

Course Description: In today's educational landscape, a classroom that adapts to the individual needs and experiences of each student isn't just a goal—it's an achievable reality. This course introduces the Modern Classrooms Project, a pioneering approach to education that blends technology with traditional teaching methods to create a self-paced, student-centered learning environment. Discover how these methods empower students to take charge of their education, increase engagement, and enhance learning outcomes. Join us to see how you can transform your teaching practice and make education more responsive and inclusive for all students.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas, WeVideo, and Google Sheets

Instructional Strategy: Blended Learning

What You’ll Experience: Here, you will explore the key principles of modern classrooms, including differentiated instruction, the use of digital tools, and strategies for creating engaging, self-directed learning experiences. Even if you don't end up implementing a Modern Classroom, there will still many great takeaways to use!
Speakers
avatar for JJ Pessetto

JJ Pessetto

Weber School District
JJ is a 7th year Social Studies teacher who has also picked up Yearbook and Student Government at Sand Ridge Junior High. Though next year, he will be teaching World History at West Field High School! His passion is using technology to help make the lives of students and teachers... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 524
  Session

8:00am MDT

Navigating the Nebula of Knowledge: Mastering Mastery Paths in Canvas
Course Description:
In the vast expanse of the educational cosmos, Mastery Paths in Canvas represent a nebula of knowledge waiting to be explored. This lesson will guide educators through the intricacies of utilizing Mastery Paths to create personalized learning experiences for their students. By the end of this journey, educators will be equipped to chart their course through this innovative feature, ensuring that every student can navigate their own path to understanding and mastery.

 What Tech Tools Will Be Utilized:
Canvas Mastery Paths, PowerSchool Syncing, Other Blended Learning Tech Tools

Instructional Strategy:
-Differentiated Instruction
-Blended Learning
-Discovery Learning
-Student-Centered

What You’ll Experience:
-We will discuss how to set up a self-paced classroom or learning unit in which students use Mastery Paths to receive the personalized instruction/differentiation they need to be successful in your class.

What Challenge You Will Do:
-You will spend time creating a Mastery Paths plan for one unit of instruction
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Judkins

Melissa Judkins

Teacher, Wahlquist Jr. High
Melissa Judkins was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in North Ogden, Utah. She attended Utah State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she started teaching at Wahlquist Junior High in Weber School District... Read More →


Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 228
  Session

8:00am MDT

Robo Cop to the Rescue: Blocksi Basics
Title: Robo Cop to the Rescue: Blocksi Basics

Course Description: Tired of students misusing chromebooks? Learn how to use Blocksi to create filters and policies, schedules, and class wide commands to control student chromebook use in your classroom. We will cover creating your classes, the basic functions, making filters and policies, and scheduling your classes to run on their own. You will walk away with On Demand video resources to explain all the functions and walk you through it all over again when you need it.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Blocksi

Resource Site

Speakers
avatar for Maryann Broberg

Maryann Broberg

Instructional Coach, Weber School District
One of the favorite parts of my job is helping teachers find ways to increase creativity in the classroom. Getting students to "create" is actually a daily experience as a theater and movie making teacher... To be clear, I make no claim that their creations rival Shakespeare or Steven... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 222
  Session

8:00am MDT

Stellar Strategies for Integrating Technology in K-2 classrooms (Math & ELA)
Title: Stellar Strategies for Integrating Technology in K-2 classrooms (Math & ELA)
Course Description: Participants will learn ways that they can use technology in a lower grade classroom to increase student engagement and deepen content knowledge.  Participants will be given many resources that take little or no prep time to roll out into a classroom.    
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Flippity, Google Slides, Websites like UFLI, Mathigon, Math Manipulative sites, and MORE!

Speakers
avatar for Tami Jones

Tami Jones

1st Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Tami has been teaching in Weber School District for 17 years in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade. She loves teaching phonics and using technology to help excite her students, and most of all she loves building relationships with kids and teachers. When she’s not teaching she enjoys... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 243
  Session

8:00am MDT

The Jetsons had Nothing on AI (Younger to mid-Elementary Focus)
Title: The Jetsons had Nothing on AI (Younger to mid-Elementary Focus)

Course Description: This session will explore possibilites of AI in younger classrooms.  We will talk about the basics and build a foundation of safe AI use.  There is a whole new world of possibilites in AI and we are going to jump right in and see where they can take us. We will explore a few programs and see what they each have to offer and how we can adapt their uses to our own and our students' needs and ability levels. 

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Various AI programs (Adobe, Canva, SchoolAI)

Instructional Strategy: First we will explore and see some of the possibilities for ourselves with some guidance and inspiration from our colleagues.  We will look at ideas of what other educators are doing with AI in their classrooms, and we will discuss and create ideas that we can implement ourselves. 

What You’ll Experience: Participants will experience a whole new realm of possibilites as well as ideas and inspiration from their colleagues on how to turn these once far-fetched ideas into realities.  

What Challenge You Will Do: Participants will come up with a game plan of sure-fire ways they can implement this technology into their classroom in different subject areas, hopefully leaving with a lesson idea/plan in place that they are ready to implement right away.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Wall

Cathy Wall

3rd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Cathy is entering her 17th year of teaching 3rd grade in Weber School District, currently at West Weber Elementary. She has a Masters Degree in Educational Technology which she uses daily to help strengthen her classroom lessons and help her students increase their learning and engagement... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Room 226
  Session

9:00am MDT

From Padawan to Jedi: Mastering ChatGPT for School Administrators
In this session we'll dive into several ways to make your life easier as an admin using ChatGPT -- for example: making interview questions, criteria for hiring and a rubric for interviews in seconds! We'll do other stuff, too!
Speakers
avatar for Nick Harris

Nick Harris

Administrator, Weber School District

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 506
  Admin

9:00am MDT

Creating and Launching Choice Boards with Nearpod
Choice boards and hyperdocs offer many learning opportunities for students in a single lesson. This session will show you step-by-step how to build a choice board directly in Nearpod and how to bring in boards you might already use. Walk away with a choice board you can use with your students next week!
Speakers
avatar for Liz Pearce

Liz Pearce

Sr. District Strategy Consultant, Nearpod
Liz Pearce is a Senior District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team.  With over thirty-three years of teaching experience, she has taught middle grades reading, language arts, social studies, and elementary STEM.  Additionally, she served as an elementary... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 217
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

Creativity and Accessibility with Google Docs
Google Docs is a full word processing tool usable completely online. Learn how to create, edit, and explore learning within Google Docs, both as a teacher and with your students. We will also explore how to use Google Docs in collaborative ways within lessons across content areas.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Winters

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 220
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety
In today's increasingly connected world, it's more important than ever for students to be responsible digital citizens. With social media playing a significant role in many students' lives, it's essential that educators understand how to promote the safe and responsible use of technology.  This session will provide educators with a comprehensive overview of digital citizenship and discuss the importance of modeling safe and responsible use of social media. We will explore the latest research on the impact of social media on student well-being, as well as practical strategies for teaching students how to navigate the digital world with confidence and respect.
Speakers
avatar for Dani Sloan

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 221
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

Introduction to Utah’s Online School Library: Secondary
Looking for ways to enhance your students' research skills and prepare them for what comes after high school? Utah’s Online School Library might be the answer you’re looking for. In this session, educators will learn how to use Utah's Online School Library for student research.  The online library has access to academic databases, magazines, newspapers (of the past and present), and a variety of multimedia resources.  Educators will discover how to effectively incorporate the library into projects they are already doing with students, research tips and tricks, and how to help students to find and evaluate relevant information to complete their assignments with confidence. We will provide hands-on demonstrations and activities to help you get the most of the library. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your students and enhance their research skills.
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Towner

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 219
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

Tech Trek: Lights, Camera, Caption Action for Educators!
Experience the excitement of video editing and multilingual caption creation! Explore methods to enhance storytelling and engage audiences through multimedia projects. Discover how to empower students with essential skills for digital communication and expression in the classroom.


Speakers
avatar for Zach Ordonez

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Media Center
  Featured Session

9:00am MDT

Habits? What do you MEME?
There are TONS of posters available for The 8 Habits of Highly Effective People for classrooms. However, how relevant and personal are they to you and your students?

Let's create Memes that MEAN something to you to convey the message of the Habits more effectively. 

Less cookie cutting, and more CREATIVE FREEDOM.

Lots of love and light,
Sarah
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hone

Sarah Hone

WSD Leader In Me Coordinator, Weber School District
Before the role of District Leader in Me Coordinator/Coach, Sarah previously taught at a Title 1 school, Municipal Elementary, for 15 years and is now in her 17th year with Weber School District.  She has her Math Endorsement and Masters Degree.  She spends every day learning and... Read More →


Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 533
  Leader In Me

9:00am MDT

Bazinga Math Blast! Elementary Explorers Review the Galactic Wonders with Google Slides
Title: Bazinga Math Blast! Elementary Explorers Review the Galactic Wonders with Google Slides
Course Description: Teachers will learn to make an interactive math review that they can customize for any math unit/skill where students stay engaged because each number they choose is a mystery! Students will always be asking "are we playing the math game today?"
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Google Slides
Instructional Strategy:  Math Review
What You’ll Experience: Teachers will be shown how to make a simple math review game where students are highly engaged. In the math game, there are hidden slides that will have a brain break, treat/class money/school ticket etc., and let them review so many math problems before they take their test.
What Challenge You Will Do: Teacher will make their own template that they can take back to their classroom to be able to use.
Speakers
avatar for Shelese Warren

Shelese Warren

2nd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Shelese has been teaching for 14 years and they have all been in Weber School District. She has taught a mild/moderate 1st grade unit for 8 years and then she is currently teaching 2nd grade for 6 years. She has been an EdTech coach for 11 years. She loves to see her students go outside... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 244
  Session

9:00am MDT

Beyond the Black Hole: Video Making with Flip.com for Little Learners (K-2 focus)
Title: Beyond the Black Hole: Video Making with Flip.com for Little Learners (K-2 focus)
Course Description: Participants will learn how to create videos using Flip.com and will learn ways that Flip can be used in a lower grade classroom to increase student engagement and deepen content knowledge.  

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Flip.com

Speakers
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Tami Jones

1st Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Tami has been teaching in Weber School District for 17 years in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade. She loves teaching phonics and using technology to help excite her students, and most of all she loves building relationships with kids and teachers. When she’s not teaching she enjoys... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 243
  Session

9:00am MDT

Beyond the Final Frontier: Student Choice is Nothing to Fear
Title: Beyond the Final Frontier: Student Choice is Nothing to Fear

Course Description:  Explore the cosmos of student-driven learning as we delve into the art of allowing students to choose their preferred output to demonstrate knowledge. In this session, educators will discover the benefits of student choice, explore diverse assessment options, and learn effective grading strategies for evaluating varied products. Join us on this odyssey towards fostering creativity, engagement, and personalized learning in your classroom.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:  Flip, New Adobe Express, WeVideo, Canva, and More!

What You’ll Experience:
  • Examine the research behind student choice.
  • Explore options for various assessment options.
  • Navigating grading and feedback.
  • Time to craft your own example of a student choice board,

Speakers
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Tammie Hansen

Library Technology Specialist, Weber School District
After 13 years as an English teacher at Roy Junior and Wahlquist, I made the move to the library.  Now the Library Technology Specialist at Orion Junior High, I like to say I have the best job in the world! I love all things TECH - especially when it comes to teaching, learning... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 224
  Session

9:00am MDT

Charting New Frontiers with Adobe Express, AI, and Interstellar Projects.
Unlock the power of AI in Adobe Express to create mesmerizing visuals that will captivate your students' imaginations. Discover how artificial intelligence can enhance the creative process. Explore hands-on techniques and strategies for infusing AI into eclassroom projects, from captivating book reports to immersive storyboarding and beyond. Leave this session equipped to understand and embrace AI and its creative power.
Speakers
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Shawn Potokar

Digital Arts Teacher, Weber School District
Shawn has taught for 23 years at Weber High School. He started his career teaching business classes and is currently teaching digital arts. Through the years he has seen the many changes in technology. Records to cassettes to cd’s to mp3’s. VCR’s to LaserDiscs to DVD’s to... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 527
  Session

9:00am MDT

Easy Collaboration for Teachers & Singletons
Embark on an epic journey to enhance collaboration skills for both starship captains and cosmic wanderers navigating the vastness of space. Participants will master effective strategies and utilize technology tools to forge seamless cooperation in educational and professional settings across the galaxies.   We will challenge and ignite the cosmic fires of teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and the cosmic application of learned collaboration strategies amidst the celestial constellations. Prepare to soar beyond the stars and unlock the secrets of cosmic collaboration!
Speakers
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Hali Larsen

CTE Business, Weber School District
As a seasoned entrepreneur of over 20 years, Hali recently assumed a new role as a CTE Business teacher and EdTech coach at Two Rivers High School/WOL. She has always been passionate about fostering collaborative environments that unite individuals toward shared objectives. Hali graduated... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 240
  Session

9:00am MDT

From Infinity to 99 Math
Title: From Infinity to 99 Math (Elementary Focus)

Course Description: This session will focus on the many possiblities and uses that 99 Math has to offer. Fluency isn't just for the math basics and this program allows you and your students to explore and practice it many areas.  We'll talk about and brainstorm different uses and goal setting within the program to use both indivually and as a class.  

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: 99 Math 

Instructional Strategy: Participants will experience the program for themselves and explore the different concepts that it has to offer.  We will work together and discuss ideas for best practices and ways to effectively use the program.  Participants will leave with ideas and plans in place to use this amazing tool in their own classroom.

What You’ll Experience: Participants will experience an overview of the website and a chance to explore it's possibilities.  We will cover ways to practice, assign, and best use the program within the classroom.  Much of this experience will come from ideas and participation of the group.

What Challenge You Will Do: First things first, we are going to get after it with a math challenge to get the gears turning.  Part of the challenge in this class will be to collaborate with other participants and come up with all the best ways to effectively use this program in a way that fits your classroom needs, being able to cater to individual students in many different ways.
Speakers
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Cathy Wall

3rd Grade Teacher, Weber School District
Cathy is entering her 17th year of teaching 3rd grade in Weber School District, currently at West Weber Elementary. She has a Masters Degree in Educational Technology which she uses daily to help strengthen her classroom lessons and help her students increase their learning and engagement... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 226
  Session

9:00am MDT

Google Goosechase Through the Galaxy
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Shannon Sowby

Choral Director, Weber School District
I am so excited to help with this year's Learn Conference!  I have taught in tech conferences for two different districts and love to help teachers explore the possibilities for new interactions with students and make instruction and assessment more effective and efficient through... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 245
  Session

9:00am MDT

Hasta La Vista JB: Look at all These Collaboration Boards
Title:
Hasta La Vista Jamboard: Look at all these Collaboration Boards

Course Description:
Since Jamboard is no more, let's explore all types of substitute collab. boards

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
FigJam, Nearpod Collab. Board, Adobe Express Draw, & Canva Whiteboard

Instructional Strategy:Engagement

What You’ll Experience:
How to use different collaboration boards to engage students. You can see what fits your style best and get some fun and creative ideas to get your students collaborating through tech.

What Challenge You Will Do:
You will get to try out  different collaboration boards and then try creating a board for your classroom. 
Speakers
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Shannon Robertson

5th Grade Teacher, Weber School District
I've taught 5th grade for 10 years. I love my job. I love sharing how I get my students excited to learn and produce great work. I'm from California. I love reading, watching women's sports and tv, being competitive, and being by the water.


Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 209
  Session

9:00am MDT

Launching a Stellar Google Site
Does your current communication strategy feel stuck in a low Earth orbit? Is your school website a black hole of outdated information? Have no fear–Google Sites is here! This session will equip you with the tools to launch a stellar Google Site, propelling your communication to warp speed.
Prepare to learn:
  • The Building Blocks of a Stellar Site: Master the user-friendly interface and explore the core functionalities of Google Sites.
  • Designing for Impact: Craft a visually appealing and user-friendly website that engages your audience and leaves a lasting impression.
  • Content is King (or Queen): Learn how to structure your site effectively, incorporate captivating content, and leverage multimedia elements for maximum impact.
  • Student Work Galleries: Create dedicated sections to showcase student projects, essays, artwork, and presentations.
  • Interactive Portfolios: Empower students to build their own individual portfolios within your Google Site, highlighting their achievements and talents.
  • Collaboration is Key: Explore the collaborative features of Google Sites, allowing teams to work together seamlessly in real-time.
  • Sharing Your Creation: Discover the different ways to share your Google Site, ensuring it reaches the intended audience with ease.
Speakers
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Chad Saunders

Wahlquist Jr. High
Chad is an educator, traveler, and self-proclaimed nerd. He teaches junior high Spanish and leadership (student government), he interned in Spain, and he loves a good spreadsheet. He earned a Master of Second Language Teaching from Utah State and his undergrad in Spanish and Psychology... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 229
  Session

9:00am MDT

Navigate the Canvas Cosmos
Title: Navigate the Canvas Cosmos

Course Description: Tired of giving the same directions more than once? Enter your canvas course as a student and count the number of clicks it takes for you to get to the content for the day! Do you pass the two click test? In this class you will clean up your course navigation, enable some awesome new feature previews, and create a new homepage banner in Canva.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas

Instructional Strategy: Clear Directions

What You’ll Experience: A clear walk through of how to organize Canvas content.

What Challenge You Will Do: Navigate your own course as a student to see if you pass the two click test.

Presentation Resources
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Maryann Broberg

Instructional Coach, Weber School District
One of the favorite parts of my job is helping teachers find ways to increase creativity in the classroom. Getting students to "create" is actually a daily experience as a theater and movie making teacher... To be clear, I make no claim that their creations rival Shakespeare or Steven... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 222
  Session

9:00am MDT

Powerschool and Canvas--It Doesn't Have to be Rocket Science!
Title: Powerschool and Canvas--It Doesn't Have to be Rocket Science!
Course Description: Did you experience some growing pains this year with our transition to Powerschool? Are you frustrated with what feels like an impossible relationship between Canvas and Powerschool? Join us as we address your "how-to" questions and cover three tips and tricks for getting your experience with Canvas and Powerschool to run smoothly.
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas and Powerschool
Speakers
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Amber Hodges

English teacher, Weber School District
Amber has worked for Weber School District for 16 years. During that time, she has taught 8th grade English, 9th grade English, and 9th grade English honors, 11 grade English, coached cheer and softball, advised student government, and mentored first year teachers. Amber is a mom... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 223
  Session

9:00am MDT

Resistance is Futile: Giving in to Our AI Overlords
Title: Resistance is Futile: Giving in to Our AI Overlords

Course Description: There are SO many tools for AI. Some of them are even useful! Join us as we put a few of those tools to use, and discuss ways to adjust our own assignments and teaching practices to combat AI misuse by students. (And how to make those adjustments much easier using AI ourselves!)

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Diffit, ChatGPT, & SchoolAI

Instructional Strategy: Active Learning and Group Discussion

What You’ll Experience: In this course, we will do more than just explore and show off how great AI is, we will use it to build and bolster your curriculum! AI (probably) won't replace us, but it can make our lives easier, and our time more efficient.

What Challenge You Will Do: Take an assignment or lesson you will teach in the upcoming school year, and use AI tools to create assignment materials, extention materials, 
Speakers
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JJ Pessetto

Weber School District
JJ is a 7th year Social Studies teacher who has also picked up Yearbook and Student Government at Sand Ridge Junior High. Though next year, he will be teaching World History at West Field High School! His passion is using technology to help make the lives of students and teachers... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 524
  Session

9:00am MDT

Set a Course: Student Paced Learning/Self Check
Title: Masters of the Universe - Canvas Mastery Paths
Course Description: Learn Canvas mastery paths to differentiate assignments, reviews, and mastery checks. Use quiz banks to discourage memorizing questions and answers to canvas quizzes. The mastery path is built on student choice and accomplishment. 
What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized: Canvas, AI question generators
Instructional Strategy: Facilitated lesson with hands-on practice to start your mastery paths.
What You’ll Experience: A new way to guide students' learning and understanding. Build canvas lessons with a better flow to help encourage growth and understanding. 
What Challenge You Will Do: Build your mastery path and quiz bank to get started.

Speakers
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Johnny Crenshaw

6th Grade, Weber School District
After spending 24 years traveling with the circus, I retired from the Air Force and became a teacher. I have always enjoyed teaching. Working in elementary school lets me build excitement about learning that can last a lifetime. I started with the WSD during COVID-19 and taught 2nd... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 520
  Session

9:00am MDT

These Aren't the Backgrounds You're Looking For
Title: These Aren't the Backgrounds You're Looking For

Course Description: Create images that can be added into your Newline panel as backgrounds in the built-in whiteboard.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
  • Google Slides
  • Google Drawings
  • Google Images
  • Canva
  • Adobe Express
What You’ll Experience: Participants will learn how to use an image in the built-in whiteboard on the Newline panel. We will practice creating our own backgrounds and putting them into a Newline.

What Challenge You Will Do: Create a background that you can use on your Newline at school.
Speakers
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Jordan Reichard

German Teacher, Weber School District
I have taught for a decade, all of which time has been spent at Rocky Mountain Junior High. In this time, I have had the great pleasure to be on various committees, including our Innovation Team, as well as being an EdTech Coach. I love teaching, and I love the opportunities it gives... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 241
  Session

9:00am MDT

To Canva & Beyond: Mood Boards
Title:
To Canva & Beyond:  Mood Boards with your students

Course Description:
Educators will delve into the creative world of Canva mood boards. Participants will learn how to effectively utilize Canva to curate visually captivating mood boards that enhance learning experiences and engage students in various educational settings. Through hands-on activities and practical guidance, educators will discover how to leverage mood boards as powerful tools for sparking creativity, fostering collaboration, and facilitating deeper understanding across subjects.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
Canva - a user-friendly graphic design platform that empowers users to create stunning visuals, including mood boards, presentations, posters, and more.

Instructional Strategy:
The instructional strategy for this course will be hands-on exploration and application. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on navigating Canva's features and functionalities specifically tailored to mood board creation. Additionally, collaborative activities, discussions, and peer feedback sessions will provide opportunities for educators to share ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches for integrating mood boards into their teaching practice.

What You’ll Experience:
Immersive learning experiences exploring the fundamentals of mood board creation using Canva.

What Challenge You Will Do:
As part of this course, participants will undertake a hands-on challenge to design a mood board that aligns with a specific learning objective or lesson plan within their subject area. This challenge will encourage educators to apply their newfound knowledge and skills in Canva to create a visually compelling mood board that enhances student engagement, comprehension, and retention. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to receive feedback from peers and the instructor to refine their designs and explore innovative approaches to integrating mood boards into their teaching practice.
Speakers
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Jaymee Barrowes

Ed Tech Coach - FCS Educator, Weber School District
Jaymee Barrowes was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in Riverdale, Utah. She attended Brigham Young University Hawaii before transferring to Brigham Young University in Provo where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she taught... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 216
  Session

9:00am MDT

To the Moon and Back: A Journey to the Sensory Galactic World
Course Description: Come, learn,and explore sensory processing and its impact on student performance/participation in a classroom environment. Journey with us as we introduce how behavior and senesory influence our bodies and mind. Children in education spend on average 779 hours a year in school, the classroom is the perfect place to be enhancing a student's sensory development and finding balance in technology. Beyond the sensory galactic world, we find our potential!

Speakers
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Dayra Lopez

Occupational Therapist, Weber School District
My name is Dayra (Die-ra) and I have been an Occupational Therapist for 19 years. My experience with the pediatric population includes outpatient clinics, early intervention programs, school-based therapy, and NICU. As an OT, I believe in the therapeutic benefit of participation in... Read More →
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Krisann Durrant

Occupational Therapist, Weber School District
Krisann is an Occupational Therapist and has been practicing for 11 years. She recently moved back to Utah from Michigan and joined Weber School District in Fall of 2022. Her OT experience has focused on the pediatric population in various settings, which has included pediatric home... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 213
  Session

9:00am MDT

Traverse the Asteroid Belt of Emotions
Course Description:
Educators will embark on an interstellar journey to discover and utilize technology tools that empower students to build emotional and social resilience. By creating an online "Zen Space," educators will learn to curate and organize resources that support their students' well-being and resilience in an easy to access setting. We will also discuss how to apply this to classroom instruction time.

What Tech Tool Will Be Utilized:
-Google Sites, YouTube Playlists, other technology based SEL resources 

Instructional Strategy:
-Student-Centered

What You’ll Experience:
-We will discuss how to incorporate SEL into your everyday classroom instruction and create a virtual space you can publish for your students to use as they discover how to become more self-aware, manage their own emotions, and become more socially aware of their peers.

What Challenge You Will Do:
-You will create a Google Site where you will curate SEL resources for your students.
Speakers
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Melissa Judkins

Teacher, Wahlquist Jr. High
Melissa Judkins was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in North Ogden, Utah. She attended Utah State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. Upon graduation, she started teaching at Wahlquist Junior High in Weber School District... Read More →


Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Room 228
  Session

10:00am MDT

The Job Most of Your Students Say They Want
Join us for a panel discussion with two of Utah's biggest YouTube content creators where we'll talk about the education and skillset needed to find success in the world of digital media.

Quinn Nelson of SnazzyLabs reviews cutting edge consumer electronics and has built a following of over one million subscribers on YouTube. Zach Nelson (no relation to Quinn) of JerryRigEverything has an unconventional approach to reviewing technology that has gathered him a subscriber base of over eight million.

This free flowing discussion will cover aspects like the everyday life of a YouTuber, the connection to the classroom, upcoming technologies, and opportunities for audience question and answer.

You won't want to miss this!
Moderators
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Blake Pope

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Weber School District
Master of Educational Technology (MET, 2020) / K-12 Online Teaching Graduate Certificate (2020) / Secondary English Education Major / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor (BA, 2016) / Brigham Young University-Idaho, Boise State University, Southern Utah University... Read More →

Speakers
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Quinn Nelson

SnazzyLabs
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Zach Nelson

JerryRigEverything

Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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