Education + Business Summit 2024: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

155 Fun and Creative Strategies for Teaching Digital Art and Design

Digital art and design teachers can take home fun and creative strategies for teaching students how to use digital art tools and techniques effectively. The class will focus on project-based learning methodologies, incorporating real-life situations, and creating objective rubrics for assessing student artwork to ensure fair evaluation.

Speakers

Stacy M. Coleman

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 103

Arts, Marketing | AV & Communications, Marketing

11:15am EDT

21 Cornrow Curves: The Mathematical and Computational Significance of Cornrow Braiding

If you work in cosmetology, braiding, and/or natural hair care, this session introduces a visual program called Cornrow Curves, which helps children explore the geometric significance and computational thinking of cornrow braiding. Cornrow Curves is part of a suite of educational applications called Culturally Situated Design Tools (CSDTs), that has supported the integration of arts and culture into STEM education for over a decade. All tools on the CSDT website are free.

Speakers

Michael Lachney

Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

Michael Lachney is an Assistant Professor of Educational Technology in the College of Education at Michigan State University. He has expertise in culturally responsive education, science and technology studies, qualitative research methods, and Michael’s research explores the... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 103

Cosmetology, STEM

1:15pm EDT

22 Exploring Barbering Instructors' Clipper and Trimmer Expertise to Teach Computing and Engineering

Join barbering instructors who will share what they know about clippers and trimmers while developing physical computing skills to support engineering and computing education in their classrooms. This presentation/workshop is three hours and includes an opportunity to participate in a research survey. There will be a short lecture and hands-on activities.

Speakers

Michael Lachney

Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 103

Cosmetology, STEM

2:30pm EDT

97 Advancing Education and Careers: Integrating Advanced Career Courses in District Pathways

In today's rapidly evolving job market, educational institutions must bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world skills. Our presentation focuses on integrating Advanced Career (AC) courses specifically designed to address this challenge. AC courses, developed by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), embed college-preparatory literacy, math, science, and problem-solving skills into real workplace scenarios. These courses go beyond traditional instruction methods, fostering teamwork, research, technological proficiency, and critical thinking. Notably, AC courses align seamlessly with district-designed pathways, catering to high-demand career clusters like Business, Energy, STEM, and more. We will showcase the effectiveness of AC courses in preparing students for both college and career success. Join us in revolutionizing education and empowering the workforce of tomorrow.

Speakers

Donn Kirkwood

School Improvement Coach, Southern Regional Education Board

Literacy ConsultantSouthern Regional Education Board

Marsha Moseley

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 103

STEM, CTE Center Directors

3:45pm EDT

170 Economic Development 101

How does a company select a place to land or expand? You will learn about the basic process of project management in Economic Development 101. Companies are choosing South Carolina, and we will discuss our state's competitive advantages. Learn the importance of how your role in education affects how a company chooses where to land and/or expand in your community!

Speakers

Laura Cox

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 103

Other

10:15am EDT

80 Empowering Education: Transforming Classrooms with Paxton Patterson Learning Labs

Step into the future of education with Paxton Patterson Learning Labs! Join us for an engaging session where we'll explore how our cutting-edge platform revolutionizes teaching and learning in today's dynamic educational landscape. You will embark on a journey through the innovative features and pedagogical approaches of Paxton Patterson Learning Labs. From immersive virtual simulations to hands-on projects, discover how our platform empowers students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and real-world competencies essential for success in the 21st century. Whether you're a classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, or school leader, this session offers practical strategies and inspiring examples to help you harness the full potential of Paxton Patterson Learning Labs. Join us and be part of the educational revolution that's shaping the future of learning for generations to come!

Speakers

Beth Ann Trueblood

Paxton/Patterson - College & Career Ready Labs - provide the best college and career preparation for America's youth. Our learning systems engage students with problem-based, real-world technology. We empower students to discover their interests and aptitudes, along the pathway to... Read More →

Tamara Dees

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 103

District CTE Directors, School Principals

11:30am EDT

40 Buff Nuggets: Branding and Marketing Mayhem

Sir Brand-A-Lot, Brian Buffington, knows a thing or two about branding and marketing. It's a huge part of his job and he wants to show you all the tips and tricks he's learned over the past 10 years. Whether it's his use of creative slogans such as "Buff Nuggets," popular and funky tee-shirts, graphics, videos, social media, or a bathtub full of other wild ideas, there's plenty of inspiration for everyone. Brian is the author of the weekly EdTech Newsletter, "Buff Nuggets", with over 3500 subscribers. He's also a musician and the writer of "8th Grade Mustache."

Speakers

Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington loves helping teachers and leaders do more with technology. He’s passionate about using tech in creative, fun, and engaging ways. His background as a middle school teacher, musician, entrepreneur and youth minister gives him a unique perspective on K-12 education... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 103

Education & Training

1:30pm EDT

41 Buff Nuggets: AI for CTE Educators

Brian Buffington will share the latest and most helpful AI tools and strategies for today’s CTE teacher. Think of them as a teacher assistant. These tools can help teachers create instructional materials, assessments, and more. You will learn how Brian gets the most from free apps such as ChatGPT, MagicSchool, and Canva for creative prompting and specific CTE uses.

Speakers

Brian Buffington

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 103

Education & Training, Business

2:45pm EDT

164 4 Levels to P.U.S.H Students Towards Salon Cosmetology Success

Learn the four-level framework—Prepare, Understand, Serve, and Hustle (PUSH)—to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to thrive in the dynamic and rewarding world of salon cosmetology. Gain a clear understanding of the essential steps students can take to prepare for a successful career in salon cosmetology. Discover practical tips and strategies to help students excel in the industry. Develop a comprehensive plan for career preparation and growth.

Speakers

Sherkeria Elkins

Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 103

Human Services, Education & Training

4:00pm EDT

17 Google Colab: Use Google's Computing Power to Teach Python Programming

Come learn how to use Google Colabs to create scaffolded, interactive notes that allow students to code with you as you teach them Python. Master how you can teach students to create web-based, Jupyter style notebooks for data analysis and visualization. These are the same notebooks that are used by data scientists, AI researchers, and students in higher education to collaborate and present reports and can be applied to cross-curriculum projects as well. You will see how Colab can be used to run smaller open-source AI models using Google’s free GPU allowing more advanced programming students to create programs using AI models. Colab notebooks are simple to copy, share, attach to assignments, and grade from the Classroom platform.

Speakers

Drew Ray

Computer Science and Business Teacher, Greenville Tech Charter High

I am a high school computer programming and personal finance teacher. I have 11 years experience teaching high school students, with 9 of those years teaching math. I transitioned to programming and business 2 years ago. I have really enjoyed helping students to experience the... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 103

STEM

8:30am EDT

147 The Comfortably Disgruntled: Help Them Improve or Help Them Leave?

What is the impact on your team by staff members who complain all the time but never plan to leave? Are they comfortable in their unhappiness? Should you work to find them a team where they can be comfortable? Or, should you work to ease their unhappiness? Which option is best for you, the team, and for that team member? How do you know?

Speakers

Chris Dinkins

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 103

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

9:45am EDT

20 Apprenticeship: A Catalyst for Success

Learn how a rural district used an apprenticeship program to create opportunity for itself by investing in its most vital resources. Partnering with Apprenticeship Carolina and Williamsburg Technical College, Williamsburg County School District strategically designed an apprenticeship program for both adults and students. This program now allows WCSD to recruit and develop local talent to address labor shortages within the community.

Speakers

Torrance Wilson

Director, WCSD

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 103

Human Services, District CTE Directors

11:00am EDT

115 Transcript Training for Rookies

Auditing your students' transcripts is time-consuming, but it should not make your brain explode. Learn what to look for when auditing transcripts and why knowing the Uniform Grading Policy, State Board of Education regulations, and the SCDE activity course code database is important. Participants will review sample transcripts with common errors and receive information on how to correct the errors moving forward.

Speakers

Laura L McNair

Academic Accountability Specialist, SCDE

Laura McNair is a six-year veteran of the South Carolina Department of Education. She works in the Division of College and Career Readiness, Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services, where she assists districts with high school diplomas, transcripts... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 103

School Counselors, Education & Training

1:00pm EDT

148 The Comfortably Disgruntled: Help Them Improve or Help Them Leave?

Speakers

Chris Dinkins

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 103

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

2:15pm EDT

116 Using YouTube and Canva to build your Career Development Facilitator Brand

Are you looking for easy ways to help students and families connect with you and learn about Career Development? Do you want to create a Career Resource that is available to your families 24/7/365? If yes, then this is the presentation for you! Come learn how to use a few resources to increase knowledge about your services and help your students!

Speakers

Edward J Young

Career Development Facilitator, Fort Mill High School

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 103

Human Services, Career Counselors

8:30am EDT

233 Sustainability... it's for everyone!

What is Sustainability? While it may mean different things to different people, everyone is effected by the impact humans make on the planet. More and more businesses are preferring candidates who understand how to measure and achieve sustainability development goals. This session discusses specific 'green skills' needed for career readiness.

Speakers

Cynthia Davis

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 103

STEM, Manufacturing

11:00am EDT

183 Smoke, Flames, and Booms: Oh, My and Why

Teaching a classroom of high school students has its unique challenges; but teaching the chemistry and behavior of fire, with its laborious inventory of terms and firefighting operations, and with our seemingly unending list of details, you quickly understand why your teens are dozing off and struggling during assessments. Firefighting Instructor Bryan G. Riebe (Chief, Retired), AKA Professor Pye Rowe provides an hour-long insight into some opportunities for “livening up” your fire science and operational lessons.

Speakers

Bryan Riebe

Firefighting Instructor, Greenville School District

A 40+ year veteran of emergency services in Greenville County, Bryan holds certifications as a Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, National Registry EMT-Basic, and is a former South Carolina Fire Marshal and Paramedic.Retiring in 2013 as Fire Chief for the Glassy Mountain Fire Department... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 103

Public Safety, STEM