Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

10:00am CDT

Happy Students Learn More: Building an Emotionally Upbeat Classroom

The Emotionally Upbeat Classroom involves creating an atmosphere of positivity. Negative emotions block thinking and learning; while positive emotions promote creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Happy people learn more and are more prosocial; and the more prosocial learners are, the more positive and upbeat the classroom climate will be (Bergin, 2018). In this collaborative session, participants walk away with four tools for building an emotionally upbeat learning environment and understanding the research behind each strategy.

Presenters

Jen Foster

eMINTS National Center, Sr. Program Coordinator

Jen Foster has been harnessing the power of technology to support instruction for more than 20 years. Over the last 12 years, Jen has provided professional development to a wide variety of educators, school administrators, instructional coaches, etc. to enhance and grow their tech... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 96

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Community Building, eMINTS

10:00am CDT

Lightspeed Chromebook Monitoring Crash Course

Introductory Session to show teachers how to use Lightspeed to monitory student Chromebook use in the Classroom.

-How to Log in and set the schedule for classes and groups
-Appropriate and Helpful uses
-Viewing the teacher and student-side user interface
-Viewing off-task student browsing/gaming/etc.
-Blocking or allowing specific websites and creating "Focus" lists
-Recording student computer usage for documentation
-What not to do

Presenters

Jennifer Hanson

Marketing Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Monday July 15, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 255

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Subject Digital Citizenship, Safety, Technology

10:00am CDT

What's New with Discovery Education: Interactives, Virtual Field Trips and More

Discovery Education’s Learning Platform includes a variety of multimodal resources that help teachers engage students through interaction with rich and relevant content. Learn how to power up your lessons through maximizing your search results using a variety of strategies to efficiently locate video segments, images, songs, audiobooks, text, interactives, channels, ready-to-use lessons and more! Explore ways to use Discovery Education’s high-quality resources and instructional supports to engage all students.

Presenters

Tomi Rush

Discovery Education, Partner Success Manager

Steve Mauricio

Discovery Education, Education Partnerships Manager

Monday July 15, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 93

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Arts, CTE, Digital Citizenship, ELA, ELL, Health/ Wellness, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

10:00am CDT

Learn to Face Paint with Moonpie Mama

Learn to face paint- I share all my secrets and tips to help you amaze your students with face paint.

Presenters

Laurie Newell

Kindergarten Teacher, Robertsdale Elementary

I am a kindergarten teacher. I worked my way through school by face painting. I thought that when I became an educator, my face painting days were over- but I am still so busy !One of my favorite rewards or incentives to offer my students for good behavior is face paint. Everyone... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers
Subject Arts

10:00am CDT

MineCraft EDU: Engagement, Engineering and Axolotls

This workshop is relevant for every subject, grades 4 through 12. In this workshop I will introduce MineCraft for Education. Using this virtual world, teachers can invite their students to intact in a wide variety of activities that help students practice real world skills in a safe, productive, and fun environment.

Presenters

Rebecca Cissel

Teacher, Loxley Elementary

I am a 6th-grade teacher and a tech nerd. I love trying out new tools in my classroom and sharing them with other educators.

Monday July 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 28

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Subject Coding, Community Building, Community Engagement, Differentiation, Digital Citizenship, ELA, Math, Reading, Safety, Science, Social Studies, STEM/STEAM, Technology

11:00am CDT

Executive Function Skills

There is a lot that is happening in the classroom: new content, strategies, technology, etc.! But sometimes, things just don't seem to stick. It may not be you, it may be students executive functioning skills. Learn about how executive functioning impact the learner and strategies to support and develop those skills!

Presenters

Russel Johnson

Madison City Schools, Instructional Technology Specialist

Monday July 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 255

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers
Subject Continuing Education

11:00am CDT

How to Start a Mentoring Group

Mentoring is a powerful practice that facilitates learning, development, and growth in individual students and in the school environment. The benefits of mentoring programs makes a valuable investment within the school as a way to unlock personal and educational skill development, leadership and a better school environment for students. The purpose of mentoring programs depends on the school’s and students' goals and objectives. Let me help you begin and develop a mentoring program to develop leadership skills that allow your students to improve behavior, academic growth, and community involvement.

Presenters

Jamie Franklin

Special Education Teacher/Mentor, Daphne Middle School

Mrs. Franklin has been a special education teacher for over eight and a half years. She has a background in behavior and Speech Language Pathology. In addition to advocating for her students, she is an avid volunteer and member of Alpha Kappa Sorority. She is a mentor/founder of the... Read More →

Margaret Smith

Daphne Middle School

Monday July 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 252

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors
Subject Community Engagement, Leadership

11:00am CDT

Looking at ESL from OUTSIDE the Box

The areas up for discussion are Parental Contacts, Co-Teaching, Lessons/Activities/Transportation, and what ELs need to know for your school.

Presenters

Annette Putt

ESL Teacher/ Bus Driver, Foley Middle School

The areas up for discussion are Parental Contacts, Co-Teaching, Lessons/Activities/Transportation, and what ELs need to know for your school.

Monday July 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 253

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars
Subject Community Building, Community Engagement, Differentiation, ELL, Health/ Wellness, Safety

11:00am CDT

Map it Up!!!

My session will be all about applying maps to different disciplines. My audience will be for all content areas and is fueled by my enthusiasm for maps. My session is still in the raw beginning stage, however, I believe it will be a fun and informative session!

Presenters

Cody Hall

Social Studies Teacher, Elberta High

Monday July 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 20

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians
Subject Community Building, Community Engagement, Continuing Education, Data, Differentiation, Social Studies, Technology

12:00pm CDT

Building Connections & Relationships, the WHY and HOW of Building & Strengthening the School-Family Partnership

Building Connections & Relationships, the WHY and HOW of Building & Strengthening the School- Family Partnership... this is the ultimate foundation in which the child's success is built upon.

Focussed mainly for Pre-K - 3rd grade teachers.

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. - Helen Keller

Presenters

Erica Evans

Kindergarten Teacher, Belforest Elementary

22 Years Teaching experienceKindergarten TeacherE-Mints TeacherNationally Board Certified Teacher Candidate Golden Apple Award RecipientPublished Children's Book Author: School Mom

Kelly Winingar

Daphne East Elementary, 1st Grade Teacher

Monday July 15, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 253

Level Elementary Teachers
Subject Community Building, Community Engagement, Leadership

12:00pm CDT

EmpowerED: Student-Driven Learning with BrainPOP

Put students in the driver’s seat of learning with BrainPOP! You already love our movies. Now explore the many learning activities – including brand new grade-leveled options – available to expand students’ understanding as they use technology to build knowledge and produce digital content.

Presenters

Michele Robinson

BrainPOP

Monday July 15, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 252

Level Administrators, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Assessment, Coding, Digital Citizenship, ELA, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

12:00pm CDT

For the Love of the Game

Do you love teaching? Oh course you do or maybe you did.. but sometimes presenting the material to the students and then grading it may take what seems like forever. Let me show you how to use technology to make your teaching and assessment days smoother, memorable, and amusing. Jump back into the teaching with "For the Love of the Game".

Presenters

Christie Brown

Teacher, Summerdale School

Monday July 15, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 28

Level Elementary Teachers
Subject Assessment, eMINTS, Google/ Google Classroom, Science, Social Studies, STEM/STEAM, Technology

12:00pm CDT

Fractions Are a Real Number Too!

Fractions are one area where young math students struggle the most. Frax is an adaptive and game-based program that helps students build a conceptual understanding of fractions and understand that fractions are real numbers too! Come and learn how to engage students in learning while building their skills and confidence in working with fractions.

Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Monday July 15, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 255

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Special Education
Subject Math

12:00pm CDT

Fusing Engineering and Robots to Drive Student Learning

Want to see how you can bridge tons of standards together in engaging, hands-on lessons? If you said yes, then this session is for you! We will be exploring the engineering design process with a hands-on building challenge using everyday items. Our creations will be tested with the use of coding and robotics. As we bridge the two worlds of engineering and robots, you’ll see how this is doable in your classroom! You’ll leave with ideas that connect to your grade level standards, so you can try it next year!

Presenters

Laura Ruth Hunter

STEAM teacher, J Larry Newton Elementary

Monday July 15, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 92

Level Elementary Teachers, Librarians
Subject Coding, Digital Citizenship, Makerspace, Robotics, STEM/STEAM

12:00pm CDT

Ready Player One: Gamification in Content Areas

Ignite learning with gamification! Discover how game-based learning can engage students in new ways through a variety of formats and time frames to meet all needs. Differentiate and integrate puzzles, card games, and digital games in any classroom using the same tricks used by Nintendo. Empower students to create their own games. Join us to level-up your classroom!

Presenters

Brittany Babineaux

teacher, Fairhope Middle

Allie Schultze

Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Hi! I'm Allie and I'm a Consulting Teacher with the Ed Tech Department. Some of you may have cursed my name while attempting to finish some of our FLEX PD (totally understandable). This was my 8th year in Baldwin County and my 13th in education. I previously worked as a Teacher Consultant... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 8

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Subject Technology

12:00pm CDT

The Empowered Educator

Are you having a tough time juggling being an educator and all of your other responsibilities? This session will focus on creating systems to help you build and sustain healthy habits that serve you personally and professionally throughout the school year. You will walk away with a game plan that will set you up for success both inside and outside of the classroom. It's time to transition from overwhelmED to empowerED!

Presenters

Kayland Lamar

Teacher, Baldwin County High

Monday July 15, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Health/ Wellness

1:00pm CDT

Captivate, Connect, Achieve: Elevating Student Engagement for Academic Success

Learn about strategies to engage students! Based on the texts, ATLAS and The New Art and Science of Teaching, teachers will learn ways to engage students with and without technology.

Presenters

Russel Johnson

Madison City Schools, Instructional Technology Specialist

Monday July 15, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 255

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers
Subject Technology

1:00pm CDT

Lightspeed Chromebook Monitoring Crash Course

Presenters

Jennifer Hanson

Marketing Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Monday July 15, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 243

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Subject Digital Citizenship, Safety, Technology

1:00pm CDT

Think Before You Snap

As educators we recognize the importance of comprehending the underlying motivations behind students' online behaviors and want to provide guidance that fosters positive decision-making. Everyday educators find themselves navigating the challenges that our students bring to the classroom due to online behavior...two of the biggest issues faced daily are cyberbullying and sending of inappropriate content. This comprehensive program dives into various aspects of digital citizenship, encompassing three critical topics such as the delicate balance between self-confidence and self-worth, the potential hazards associated with excessive or inappropriate sharing, and a profound exploration of the root causes behind cyberbullying incidents. By diving into the complicated dynamics of self-confidence versus self-worth, this program aims to empower educators and thus students to develop a healthy sense of self-esteem and self-assurance in the digital space.Through thoughtful discussions and engaging activities, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of helping students to navigate their own worth while on social media platforms with confidence and resilience. The program also addresses the potential pitfalls of over sharing and inappropriate sharing on social media platforms. This has become a pressing issue in most schools and attendees will learn how to best educate students in this area. Last the program seeks to uncover the underlying reasons behind cyberbullying incidents. Through an empathetic and compassionate lens, attendees will explore the root causes and motivations that drive individuals to engage in harmful online behavior. By cultivating empathy and fostering a culture of kindness, this program aims to create a safer and more inclusive digital environment for all students. This program provides educators with the tools and resources necessary to guide students towards making positive decisions in the digital world.

Presenters

Kristi Bush

KNB Communications, Keynote Speaker/Owner KNB Communications

Kristi Bush serves as a national education consultant and social media safety advocate. She is a licensed social worker with greater than 20 years of clinical practice and health care experience. She attended Troy and Auburn University where she studied social work and counseling... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 28

1:00pm CDT

What's New with Discovery Education: Interactives, Virtual Field Trips and More

Presenters

Tomi Rush

Discovery Education, Partner Success Manager

Steve Mauricio

Discovery Education, Education Partnerships Manager

Monday July 15, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 93

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Arts, CTE, Digital Citizenship, ELA, ELL, Health/ Wellness, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

1:00pm CDT

Good Vibes and Tie-dye!

A fan FAVE: Tie-DYE a T-shirt!!!
Bring a 100% cotton t-shirt and tie-dye it during the session!
There's even a chance win a tie-dye set to take home and make even MORE!!! ....shirts, socks, towels, your dog.....
You will learn how to do a Tie-Dye.
Then you can use your TieDying knowledge for a school fund raiser or make colorful shirts for your grade level!
The possibilities are endless!!!!!
Come join the colorful fun!

Presenters

Joyce Garrison

Teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Hello! This will be my THIRD year to present at GRITC.I graduated with my bachelors of fine art and master's of education from the University of Montevallo, which is located in Montevallo, AL.I am married and we live in Loxley. I have been teaching elementary art for 11 years and... Read More →

Amy Plunkett

Other, K-12 Supervisor, Curriculum & Instruction Fine Arts, Health & Physical Education

Monday July 15, 2024 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars
Subject Arts, Community Building, Community Engagement, STEM/STEAM

1:00pm CDT

Morphology in Motion

This professional learning opportunity serves to increase teacher knowledge concerning morphology, explain the importance of morphology instruction and teaching meaning-bearing units, and provide effective instructional strategies.

Presenters

Jennifer Alberstadt

Alabama Reading Initiative, ARI Regional Literacy Specialist

Vironica Simmons

Alabama Reading Intiative, ARI Regional Literacy Specialist

Monday July 15, 2024 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 254

Level Elementary Teachers
Subject ELA, Reading

2:00pm CDT

AI in Education

AI is sweeping the nation, especially in education. What is the impact in the classroom? How can we support students in learning about it? Learn how AI can impact your teaching and learn specific ways you can incorporate AI into the classroom.

Presenters

Russel Johnson

Madison City Schools, Instructional Technology Specialist

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 255

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians
Subject Chromebook, Coding, Digital Citizenship, Technology

2:00pm CDT

Computational Thinking and Literacy!

We'll explore how you can embed Computational Thinking standards from the Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study into your literacy instruction. We'll look at high and low tech ways to develop skills in students to support reading AND computer science.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 5

Level Elementary Teachers, Librarians
Subject Coding, Robotics, STEM/STEAM, Technology

2:00pm CDT

Empowering EL Student Engagement with Discovery Education

Join us for an interactive exploration of how Discovery Education can revolutionize the learning experience for English Learner (EL) students. In this session, we will dive into the wealth of resources and tools within Discovery Education's platform designed specifically to support EL students at various proficiency levels. Discover how to effectively integrate multimedia content, interactive activities, and scaffolded learning experiences to engage and empower EL students in their language acquisition journey. From differentiated instruction strategies to culturally relevant content, participants will leave equipped with practical techniques and inspiration to elevate EL student success using Discovery Education.

Presenters

Tomi Rush

Discovery Education, Partner Success Manager

Steve Mauricio

Discovery Education, Education Partnerships Manager

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 93

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians
Subject Arts, ELA, ELL, Guided Reading, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

2:00pm CDT

Modern Classrooms: A Self-Paced Learning Model

The one thing we never have as teachers is time. Time to work with all of our students, time to differentiate, time to teach them all of the content and soft skills they need as adults. With the Modern Classroom model, you can use a self-paced method to give yourself more time to do all the things and your students the agency to to learn, collaborate, and truly master their learning.

Presenters

Brittany Babineaux

teacher, Fairhope Middle

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 8

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Subject Differentiation, ELA, Math, Social Studies

2:00pm CDT

The Loss of Truth: AI had entered the chat. How do we know what is real and what isn't?

In an era where misinformation, deepfakes, and algorithmic biases are everywhere, educators face the critical challenge of guiding students in distinguishing between what is real and what is not. This thought-provoking presentation explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the concept of truth and equips educators with practical strategies to help students navigate the complex digital landscape with discernment and critical thinking.

The presentation begins by examining the pervasive influence of AI technologies on the dissemination and consumption of information. It delves into the phenomenon of deepfakes, AI-generated content that convincingly mimics real people or events, blurring the line between reality and fabrication. Through engaging examples educators will gain a deeper understanding of the potential consequences and ethical implications of AI-generated misinformation.

The presentation also explores the concept of algorithmic bias, shedding light on how AI algorithms can perpetuate and amplify existing prejudices and biases. Educators will learn how to recognize and challenge these biases, equipping them with the tools to empower students in critically evaluating information and questioning its sources.

Lastly this session delves into the psychological and cognitive factors that contribute to the spread of misinformation and the challenges associated with combating it. Educators will explore the cognitive biases that make individuals susceptible to believing and sharing false information, as well as effective strategies to foster media literacy and critical thinking skills among students.

Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, attendees will discover innovative teaching approaches and resources that can be integrated into their curricula to help students develop a discerning eye and a healthy skepticism towards information encountered online. The presentation emphasizes the importance of fostering a classroom environment that encourages open dialogue, fact-checking, and collaborative exploration of truth.

By the end of the presentation, educators will be equipped with the knowledge, tips 7 tools, necessary to guide their students in distinguishing between fact and fiction in the digital age. Together, we can empower the next generation to become critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, and guardians of truth in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world.

Presenters

Kristi Bush

KNB Communications, Keynote Speaker/Owner KNB Communications

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 28

2:00pm CDT

Wash, Rinse, Repeat: Handwashing & Viruses in Schools

Through real-life case studies of disease outbreak in public schools, participants will learn about various viral pathogens, impact on school closure, the disease surveillance process, and the importance of collaboration between schools and public health departments. Public communication strategies will be outlined. Presenters will share evidence-based instructional methods for teaching best practices in hand hygiene in elementary and secondary education.

Presenters

Alison Rudd

Health Services Coordinator, Central Office Staff

Wendy Ledbetter

Other, Nurse Coordinator, Infectious Diseases and Outbreaks

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 17

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars
Subject Community Engagement, Health/ Wellness, Leadership, Safety, Science, STEM/STEAM

9:00am CDT

ANA (Alabama Numeracy Act)! You are ok!

In this session, participants will have the opportunity to discover the efforts undertaken by the Office of Mathematics Improvement in implementing the Alabama Numeracy Act. This legislative initiative was established to tackle fundamental aspects of K-5 mathematics education, employing building-based mathematics coaches to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

Presenters

Connie Arnold

Regional Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Connie Arnold currently serves as a Regional Coordinator for the Office of Mathematics Improvement (OMI) at the Alabama State Department of Education. Mrs. Arnold has over 15 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher and a Secondary Math Specialist with the Alabama... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 254

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Special Education
Subject Assessment, Leadership, Math

9:00am CDT

EmpowerED: Student-Driven Learning with BrainPOP

Presenters

Michele Robinson

BrainPOP

Tuesday July 16, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 252

Level Administrators, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Assessment, Coding, Digital Citizenship, ELA, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

9:00am CDT

Empowering EL Student Engagement with Discovery Education

Presenters

Tomi Rush

Discovery Education, Partner Success Manager

Steve Mauricio

Discovery Education, Education Partnerships Manager

Tuesday July 16, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 93

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians
Subject Arts, ELA, ELL, Guided Reading, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

9:00am CDT

Fusing Engineering and Robots to Drive Student Learning

Presenters

Laura Ruth Hunter

STEAM teacher, J Larry Newton Elementary

Tuesday July 16, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 92

Level Elementary Teachers, Librarians
Subject Coding, Digital Citizenship, Makerspace, Robotics, STEM/STEAM

9:00am CDT

Lightspeed Chromebook Monitoring Crash Course

Presenters

Jennifer Hanson

Marketing Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Tuesday July 16, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 255

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Subject Digital Citizenship, Safety, Technology

9:00am CDT

MineCraft EDU: Engagement, Engineering and Axolotls

Presenters

Rebecca Cissel

Teacher, Loxley Elementary

I am a 6th-grade teacher and a tech nerd. I love trying out new tools in my classroom and sharing them with other educators.

Tuesday July 16, 2024 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 28

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Subject Coding, Community Building, Community Engagement, Differentiation, Digital Citizenship, ELA, Math, Reading, Safety, Science, Social Studies, STEM/STEAM, Technology

10:00am CDT

AI in Education

Presenters

Russel Johnson

Madison City Schools, Instructional Technology Specialist

Tuesday July 16, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 255

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians
Subject Chromebook, Coding, Digital Citizenship, Technology

10:00am CDT

Creating Flexible Assessments in DnA

Learn the basics of creating a DnA assessment using an existing assessment.
Level: Grades 3 and up
Subject: All

Presenters

Michelle Russell

Tuesday July 16, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 17

Level Elementary Teachers
Subject ELA, Assessment

10:00am CDT

What's New with Discovery Education: Interactives, Virtual Field Trips and More

Presenters

Tomi Rush

Discovery Education, Partner Success Manager

Steve Mauricio

Discovery Education, Education Partnerships Manager

Tuesday July 16, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 93

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Arts, CTE, Digital Citizenship, ELA, ELL, Health/ Wellness, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

11:00am CDT

Empowering Educators: Using Prosocial Education to Cultivate Lasting Change

In this interactive session, you will explore the critical role of prosocial education in addressing the unique challenges in student behavior and classroom management in today's classrooms. You will gain a deeper understanding of how prosocial education promotes empathy, collaboration, and student engagement, ultimately leading to stronger schools and more resilient students and teachers. Through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and practical strategies, you will learn how to integrate prosocial principles into everyday teaching practices and school culture.

Presenters

Jen Foster

eMINTS National Center, Sr. Program Coordinator

Tuesday July 16, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 96

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Community Building, eMINTS

11:00am CDT

Executive Function Skills

Presenters

Russel Johnson

Madison City Schools, Instructional Technology Specialist

Tuesday July 16, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 255

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers
Subject Continuing Education

11:00am CDT

For the Love of the Game

Presenters

Christie Brown

Teacher, Summerdale School

Tuesday July 16, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 28

Level Elementary Teachers
Subject Assessment, eMINTS, Google/ Google Classroom, Science, Social Studies, STEM/STEAM, Technology

11:00am CDT

Kami for Library Media Specialist

Learn about all the fantastic and creative ways that Kami can be used collaboratively in the library!

Presenters

Sophie Youngs

Kami, Professional Learning Manager

As an educator with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about helping teachers everywhere make their classrooms more engaging and interactive. My journey in education began as a middle school teacher, where I taught math, science, and technology. It was an incredible experience... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 214

Level Elementary Teachers, Librarians
Subject Arts, Chromebook, Google, Reading, Technology

11:00am CDT

Raiders of the Lost Art

In this session, I will explain the "Lost Art" of writing a business letter while investigating and researching hidden addresses of celebrities and influential persons' locations. Students will learn the "Lost Art" of writing a business letter, addressing envelopes, and the nearly extinct cursive signatures. On the students journey, they will find common ground with someone who has impacted their life while maintaining safe boundaries in the process!

Presenters

Anna Hunt

8th Grade Gifted, Daphne Middle School

Tuesday July 16, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 92

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education
Subject Arts, Community Building, Community Engagement, ELA, Leadership, Professionalism

12:00pm CDT

ANA (Alabama Numeracy Act)! You are ok!

Presenters

Connie Arnold

Regional Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 254

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Special Education
Subject Assessment, Leadership, Math

12:00pm CDT

Gen AI Teaching Tools Shortlist and Demo

Saving time is important. We're only going to look at the best AI tools for the most common teacher tasks. This will include an overview of, how-to, and links to the tools, demos, and pros/cons for saving time in:
Planning
Content Generating
Communicating
Grading/Integrity

Presenters

Michelle Stockman

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

I am currently serving as a senior English teacher at Robertsdale High School, but I have taught ELA in grades 6-12 in both Alabama and Tennessee during my time as a teacher. I have also served as a Reading Intervention teacher and mentor on the elementary level. I'm able to bounce... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 267

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Subject Technology

12:00pm CDT

Let's Talk about Books: Sparking Learning through Stories for Grades K-4!

Join us for an insightful session presented by a library media specialist, dedicated to equipping librarians and teachers with a curated list of must-have books for Kindergarten through 4th grade classrooms. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, this session offers invaluable resources to enhance literacy, spark curiosity, and cultivate a vibrant reading culture in your educational community.

Presenters

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

I am the Library Media Specialist at Stonebridge Elementary. I have been an educator for 11 years. I spent 5 of those years as an elementary school teacher and the other 6 as a Library Media Specialist. In our school library, I like to promote a culture of reading while also including... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

Level Elementary Teachers, Librarians
Subject ELA, Reading

12:00pm CDT

Resistance is Futile: Outgrowing AI-Phobia

Lost in the AI hype-hyperdrive? This session explores how to turn AI into a powerful iterative tool for your classroom by exploiting its weaknesses. Uncover authentic real-world uses of AI that boost learning by reframing the shortcomings as opportunities. Design ways to integrate AI that makes new assignments more authentic rather than old assignments less difficult. Walk away with a plan of practical ideas to implement AI tomorrow. Stop the information overload, resistance isn’t just futile, it’s fertile.

Presenters

Nicholas Linke

eMINTS National Center, Educational Program Coordinator III

Nicholas Anthony Linke is an eMINTS National Center educational program coordinator. After graduating from University of Missouri with a duel degree in Biology and Philosophy and returned for his Maters in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum. He also taught as science teacher for... Read More →

Doug Caldwell

eMINTS National Center, Training and Marketing Manager

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 96

Level Administrators, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians
Subject CTE, Digital Citizenship, eMINTS, Technology

12:00pm CDT

Pelican's Nest Science Lab: Let's Go to the Bay! Elementary Edition

Grab your sunscreen and come learn about the Pelican's Nest Science Lab, BCBE's award-winning marine and environmental science program. Teachers will experience an overview of the programs, field experiences, and environmental labs. View the many classroom resources available to check-out for your home campus use. Participants will also be invited to the Pelican's Nest Google Classrooms, which provide the rigor around the relevance. We will head to the bay to seine, cast, dig, and sift! Come get WET and inspired! You will deepen your own understanding of how to give students ownership and responsibility for Mobile Bay! Participants need to be prepared to get wet.

Presenters

Kacie Hardman

Pelican's Nest Elementary Lab Director, Central Office Staff

Hi, I’m Kacie Hardman. I have been an educator for 16 years. I am passionate about students having ownership to their learning through their wonder! I am happily married to my husband Fred and we have three children. You can find us having fun together by the water most days of... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Pelican's Nest - Bus meets in front of ninth grade academy

Level Administrators, Central Office, Elementary Teachers
Subject Community Building, Community Engagement, Differentiation, eMINTS, Google/ Google Classroom, Science, STEM/STEAM

1:00pm CDT

Fractions Are a Real Number Too!

Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 255

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Special Education
Subject Math

1:00pm CDT

Think Before You Snap

Presenters

Kristi Bush

KNB Communications, Keynote Speaker/Owner KNB Communications

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 28

1:00pm CDT

Use Design Thinking to Develop Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms continue to be a very popular activity in schools and communities worldwide. The key design-thinking inspired steps in this session can guide students and teachers alike to design their own Escape Room for any grade level or subject. Receive resources, advice, templates, and planning assistance to engage your students in online and collaborative learning with online resources to design sample puzzles, beta-test those sample puzzles together. This session is your opportunity to break out beyond classic escape room combination locks and keys and maximize your Escape Room using modern tech and design-thinking steps.

Presenters

Nicholas Linke

eMINTS National Center, Educational Program Coordinator III

Doug Caldwell

eMINTS National Center, Training and Marketing Manager

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 96

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians
Subject Assessment, Community Building, eMINTS, Google

1:00pm CDT

Good Vibes and Tie-dye!

Presenters

Joyce Garrison

Teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Amy Plunkett

Other, K-12 Supervisor, Curriculum & Instruction Fine Arts, Health & Physical Education

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars
Subject Arts, Community Building, Community Engagement, STEM/STEAM

2:00pm CDT

Captivate, Connect, Achieve: Elevating Student Engagement for Academic Success

Learn about strategies to engage students! Based on the texts, ATLAS and The New Art and Science of Teaching, teachers will learn ways to engage students with and without technology.

Presenters

Russel Johnson

Madison City Schools, Instructional Technology Specialist

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 255

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers
Subject Technology

2:00pm CDT

Igniting the Flame: Harnessing the Power of English Learner (EL) Strategies

Harnessing the Power of English Learner strategies requires a multifaceted approach that acknowledges the diverse needs and backgrounds of students. Central to this endeavor is the cultivation of a supportive and inclusive learning environment where linguistic diversity is celebrated. Tailored instructional methods, such as differentiated instruction and scaffolding techniques, play a pivotal role in accommodating varying proficiency levels and learning styles. Equally important is the promotion of cultural competency among educators to ensure that English learners feel valued and understood. By embracing these strategies, we can empower English learners to unlock their full potential and succeed academically while fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom community.

Presenters

Michele Lee

English Learner Consultant, Kids First Education

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 16

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors
Subject ELL

2:00pm CDT

The Loss of Truth: AI had entered the chat. How do we know what is real and what isn't?

Presenters

Kristi Bush

KNB Communications, Keynote Speaker/Owner KNB Communications

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 28

9:00am CDT

Lightspeed Chromebook Monitoring Crash Course

Presenters

Michelle Stockman

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 243

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Subject Digital Citizenship, Safety, Technology

9:00am CDT

Why is prosocial education so important? Join us in discovering the positive impacts of prosocial education on teaching and learning. We will explore how prosocial education supports STEM learning, team science, and collaborative learning projects. Participants will leave with a variety of prosocial education strategies that can be implemented with all learners.

Presenters

Jen Foster

eMINTS National Center, Sr. Program Coordinator

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 96

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Community Engagement, eMINTS

9:00am CDT

Speed Dating through History

When I did this activity with my 8th-grade World History kiddos, I did it with the Ancient Rome unit. This is an engaging and interactive activity that has loads of potential and can be differentiated for any subject, grade level, or unit with multiple key characters! If you are looking to bring a fun project based learning activity to your school, look no further!

Presenters

Anna Hunt

8th Grade Gifted, Daphne Middle School

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 92

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Subject Differentiation, ELA, Guided Reading, Reading, Social Studies

9:00am CDT

Empowered Learning for All Learners with BrainPOP

Presenters

Michele Robinson

BrainPOP

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 252

Level Administrators, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Assessment, Coding, Digital Citizenship, ELA, ELL, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

9:00am CDT

Learn to Face Paint with Moonpie Mama

Learn to face paint- I share all my secrets and tips to help you amaze your students with face paint.

Presenters

Laurie Newell

Kindergarten Teacher, Robertsdale Elementary

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers
Subject Arts

9:00am CDT

MineCraft EDU: Engagement, Engineering and Axolotls

Presenters

Rebecca Cissel

Teacher, Loxley Elementary

I am a 6th-grade teacher and a tech nerd. I love trying out new tools in my classroom and sharing them with other educators.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 28

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Subject Coding, Community Building, Community Engagement, Differentiation, Digital Citizenship, ELA, Math, Reading, Safety, Science, Social Studies, STEM/STEAM, Technology

10:00am CDT

ANA (Alabama Numeracy Act)! You are ok!

Presenters

Connie Arnold

Regional Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 254

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Special Education
Subject Assessment, Leadership, Math

10:00am CDT

From Carrots & Sticks to Growth Mindsets: Transforming Classroom Management

Tired of the constant battle with extrinsic motivators? This session will explore how to move beyond rewards and punishments and foster a growth mindset classroom built on intrinsic motivation and helps students learn to regulate their own behavior. Discover the power of descriptive praise and natural consequences to empower students and encourage positive behavior change. You will leave this session with practical strategies to transform your classroom management and cultivate a love of learning in your students!

Presenters

Jen Foster

eMINTS National Center, Sr. Program Coordinator

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 96

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Community Building, eMINTS

10:00am CDT

Pelican's Nest Science Lab: Local Relevance in the K-12 Classroom!

Come find out about BCBE's award-winning K-12 Marine and Environmental Science Program! Teachers will experience an overview of the program, field experiences, and environmental labs. View the many classroom resources available to check-out through out the year. Participants will also be invited to the Pelican's Nest Google Classrooms, which provide the rigor around the relevance. Come deepen your own understanding of how to give students ownership and responsibility to Mobile Bay!

Presenters

Kacie Hardman

Pelican's Nest Elementary Lab Director, Central Office Staff

Celeste Rivenbark

Other, Pelican's Nest Secondary Director

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 95

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers
Subject Community Building, Community Engagement, eMINTS, Science, STEM/STEAM

10:00am CDT

Section 504 FOMO IS NOMO'

This session will cover the fundamentals of Section 504 Law and outline the responsibilities of educators. Choose this session if you are ready to demonstrate competence and feel empowered by gaining a foundational understanding of the goal of Section 504 and how it benefits students.

Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Instructional Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Sarah Young

General Counsel- BCBE, Central Office

Crystal Baugh

Central Office Staff, Counselor 9 month Itinerant

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 253

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors
Subject Assessment, Data, Differentiation, ELA, Math

11:00am CDT

How to AI Your Classroom

We will explore AI tools such as Curipod, Diffit, and MagicSchool AI to transform lessons and increase student engagement. Teachers will also learn to elevate student learning, provide personalized feedback, and reduce planning time. Attendees will get hands-on experience with AI tools for education. These tools can enhance student engagement, simplify assessment, and innovate your lessons. Whether it is increasing the interactivity of your lesson or providing different reading levels of the same passage, this session is for you!

Presenters

Sherry Smith

Science Teacher, Elberta High

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 8

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers
Subject Assessment, CTE, Data, ELA, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

11:00am CDT

Lightspeed Chromebook Monitoring Crash Course

Presenters

Michelle Stockman

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 255

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Subject Digital Citizenship, Safety, Technology

12:00pm CDT

Dyslexia and Section 504

If you want to showcase your competence and knowledge of the objectives of Section 504 law and how to appropriately accommodate students with Dyslexia, then this is the session for you. In this session, participants will gain an overview of how Dyslexia affects learning and how to align accommodations to support student success.

Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Instructional Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff

April Paul

Dyslexia Specialist, Central Office Staff

Crystal Baugh

Central Office Staff, Counselor 9 month Itinerant

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 253

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors
Subject Assessment, Data, Differentiation, ELA, Math

12:00pm CDT

Igniting the Flame: Harnessing the Power of English Learner (EL) Strategies

Presenters

Michele Lee

English Learner Consultant, Kids First Education

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 16

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors
Subject ELL

12:00pm CDT

Pelican's Nest Science Lab: Local Relevance in the K-12 Classroom!

Presenters

Kacie Hardman

Pelican's Nest Elementary Lab Director, Central Office Staff

Celeste Rivenbark

Other, Pelican's Nest Secondary Director

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers
Subject Community Building, Community Engagement, eMINTS, Science, STEM/STEAM

12:00pm CDT

Think Before You Snap

Presenters

Kristi Bush

KNB Communications, Keynote Speaker/Owner KNB Communications

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 28

12:00pm CDT

Good Vibes and Tie-dye!

Presenters

Joyce Garrison

Teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Amy Plunkett

Other, K-12 Supervisor, Curriculum & Instruction Fine Arts, Health & Physical Education

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars
Subject Arts, Community Building, Community Engagement, STEM/STEAM

1:00pm CDT

ANA (Alabama Numeracy Act)! You are ok!

Presenters

Connie Arnold

Regional Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 254

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Special Education
Subject Assessment, Leadership, Math

1:00pm CDT

EmpowerED: Student-Driven Learning with BrainPOP

Presenters

Michele Robinson

BrainPOP

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 252

Level Administrators, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Assessment, Coding, Digital Citizenship, ELA, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

1:00pm CDT

Get Them Talking: QCQ Inquiry Seminars

Do your group text-based discussions quickly derail? Are the reticent overpowered by the garrulous? This session will present an easily adapted, inquiry-based practice to engage all learners and give teachers insight into their students' understanding of a text.

Presenters

Dianne Casolaro

English Teacher, Daphne High School

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 4

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education
Subject ELA

1:00pm CDT

I Get a 504, You Get a 504, We ALL Get 504 Accommodations!!

This session will cover the fundamentals of Section 504 accommodations. Participants will learn how to utilize data, student, teacher, and parent input, mitigating measures, and MTSS to guide team decisions on choosing appropriate accommodations when developing a Section 504 plan.

Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Instructional Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Crystal Baugh

Central Office Staff, Counselor 9 month Itinerant

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 253

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors
Subject Assessment, Data, Differentiation, ELL, Math, Reading

1:00pm CDT

Networking for Success: Building Your Professional Learning Network (PLN) Blueprint

Join us for an engaging session focused on creating and enhancing your professional learning network (PLN)! Discover the power of connecting with peers, mentors, and leaders in education, and learn how to cultivate collaborative relationships for professional growth. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and unlock new opportunities in your educational journey!

Presenters

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 95

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Technology

1:00pm CDT

Strong Relationships = Powerful Learning

In our technology-rich classrooms, strong relationships are the key to unlocking student potential. This session is designed for educators who want to foster respectful, supportive connections with their students. Strong relationships lead to increased student engagement because students who feel connected to their teachers are more likely to be motivated and participate actively in class. These positive relationships lead to an improved classroom climate as strong relationships create a safe and positive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and asking questions. Positive relationships can help students develop self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging therefore enhancing student well-being. Additionally, when students have strong connections to their teachers they tend to achieve higher grades and test scores and greater academic achievement. Join us in discovering practical strategies for building trust, fostering open communication, and creating a classroom culture where every student can thrive!

Presenters

Jen Foster

eMINTS National Center, Sr. Program Coordinator

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 96

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Subject Community Building, eMINTS

1:00pm CDT

The Loss of Truth: AI had entered the chat. How do we know what is real and what isn't?

Presenters

Kristi Bush

KNB Communications, Keynote Speaker/Owner KNB Communications

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 28