Education + Business Summit 2024: Full Schedule

11:15am EDT

43 Buff Nuggets for CTE Educators

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

Brian Buffington is serving up the freshest batch of Buff Nuggets for all of his CTE teacher friends. In this session, you will get hands-on experience with Brian’s favorite and most current teacher-centered tools that increase efficiency, effectiveness, and fun. This is a fan-favorite session empowering teachers with smaller/more simple tools and strategies.

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 →

Buff Nuggets The EdTech Kitchen Sink pdf

Monday June 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training, Business

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3KEcIkO

1:15pm EDT

1 A Dance Party with Labor Market Information: Learning New Moves to Choreograph Your Course Curriculum

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

Room 101-B

Want to learn the latest trending dance moves? LMI choreographs new ways for career specialists, counselors, administrators, and more to support South Carolina’s businesses, workforce, economic development system, and the employees of today and tomorrow. When it comes to students and careers, the problem is often not the limitations of data, but its excessiveness. Students need help uncovering and making sense of their prospects. Presenting to and interacting with students and working closely with educators (including counselors and career specialists) creates even more ways to enhance South Carolina’s labor market and workforce. We will 2-step with you to your success.

Speakers

Wylondria L Jefferson

Workforce Outreach Coordinator, Labor Market Information Division at SC DEW

I am Wylondria Jefferson, Workforce Outreach Coordinator in the Labor Market Information Division at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. I have been employed at LMI since May 2022 after working for the Office of Economic Opportunity for one and a half years... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

Education & Training, Career Counselors

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3Xkr5lM

1:15pm EDT

129 Using Multiple Degrees of Technology

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

Room 100 A/B

Are you looking for ways to better use technology in the classroom or the workplace? Learn about SAMR, a framework that categorizes four different degrees of technology integration. Evaluate different assignments or work tasks to understand the differences and learn how to move from one degree to another. You are encouraged to bring some of your samples to evaluate or a lesson, task, or project that can be enhanced by adding a degree of technology.

Speakers

Sue Pietrusza

Education Specialist, SCCMS / S2TEM Center of SC

Sue Pietrusza is an Education Specialist for the S2TEM Center of SC where she supports teacher growth through coaching and delivering customized professional development for educators. Sue has worked as a Media Specialist, English teacher, Technology Integration Specialist and Assistant... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 100 A/B

Education & Training, Business

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4aSrI9f

1:15pm EDT

42 Buff Nuggets for CTE Educators

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

Room 104 A

Speakers

Brian Buffington

Buff Nuggets The EdTech Kitchen Sink pdf

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training, Marketing

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3KCcZEN

2:30pm EDT

171 Growing Teachers and Tomatoes: What Gardening Teaches Me About Coaching Educators

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

Room 102-C

Growing a garden is an enriching experience, but any gardener will tell you that discouragement is commonly felt before harvesting fresh veggies. Likewise, coaching teachers is filled with fulfillment and frustration, sometimes on the same day. Join me as we explore a few of the similarities between growing teachers and tomatoes. I hope that you will leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with a few new ideas regarding the value of your labor. Who knows, maybe I’ll even convince you to start a garden?

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Shane serves as an Instructional Technology Facilitator with Greenville County Schools where he irons the capes of the true superheroes (teachers). As just one member of a dynamic team, his mission is to grow and equip teachers through professional development, co-teaching, model... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3XiYhdr

3:45pm EDT

131 Cognitive Coaching in Education and Business

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

Room 101 A

What is Cognitive Coaching? In this session, you can learn about a coaching model that will help you produce self-directed students, educators, and staff members. This overview session will explain multiple support functions, introduce coaching tools, and help you understand the essence and why of Cognitive Coaching.

Speakers

Sue Pietrusza

Education Specialist, SCCMS / S2TEM Center of SC

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, Business

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3yUvvWq

3:45pm EDT

169 AI for the Scared, Skeptical, and Short-on-Time

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

Room 102-C

Like it or not, AI is here to stay. So what does this mean for the scared, skeptical, and short-on-time? Explore the history and basics of generative AI. After that, we shift our focus to benefits, challenges, and practical, user-friendly tools for educators. Educators looking for a simple introduction to AI will leave informed, equipped, and invigorated.

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4bSA0Q0

3:45pm EDT

72 TSTM: Learning Approaches

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

Room 102-B

Last year we shared an overview of the Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) initiative. TSTM is a professional development initiative of the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR). Come take a deep dive into the first of the three components that make up the TSTM initiative. This session will offer you the three learning approaches that work to prepare a citizen to effectively function in the workforce and civic and community life.

Speakers

LaKeshia Adams, Ph.D.

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

LaKeshia Adams, Ph.D. has 10+ years of educational instruction, support, and leadership experience on local, regional, and state levels. A certified Global Career Development Facilitator, with a background in teaching middle and high school mathematics, adult education math and science... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 102-B

Education & Training, Human Services

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3XmO2Vt

10:15am EDT

119 Closing the Industrial Workforce Skills Gap

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

Room 101-B

With the rise of automation comes the need for highly skilled industrial professionals. For 80% of manufacturers, attracting and retaining the right talent remains their top challenge. Better education and hands-on training are the way forward. 75% of manufacturers surveyed said that upskilling their workers helped improve productivity, promotion opportunities, and morale. To close the skills gap and demonstrate qualifications, certifications, and credentials have become increasingly important. Higher ed, particularly community colleges, can boost students’ employability before they graduate by offering in-demand certification programs with guidance and support from industry. Industry 4.0 certification ensures students and workers have the right skills for today’s high-tech industrial careers.

Speakers

Anthony Hatley

District Sales Manager - Southeast, Festo Didactic, Inc.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

Education & Training, District CTE Directors

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10:15am EDT

13 AI and U2: What You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence and CTE

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

Room 104-B

2023 was the year of hype around AI; 2024 is the year you need to be prepared to deal with it in your CTE programs. Come learn about an emerging field in the use of Generative AI in CTE. This session will look at how to spot student responses that lean on AI, writing grant proposals, and other innovative ways to harness its potential to instruct and manage CTE programs. Examples from across the country will show how AI has been used for analyzing student outcomes and job market trends to customize curriculum development and how to apply AI for data-driven decision-making for CTE programs.

Speakers

Michael Connet

Associate Deputy Executive Director - Outreach & Partnerships, Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Executive responsible for furthering the goals and success of large national membership organizations by overseeing programs, professional development for non-profit and corporate community relations organizations. Diverse background including work with national, state, local, government... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 104-B

Education & Training, Information Technology

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3RnuzjR

10:15am EDT

73 Teaching the 9 Skills That Matter

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

Room 100 A/B

Last year we shared an overview of the Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) initiative. TSTM is a professional development initiative of the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR). Come take a deep dive into the third of the three components that make up the TSTM initiative. This session will share the nine foundational skills that matter for a citizen to effectively function in the workforce and civic and community life.

Speakers

LaKeshia Adams, Ph.D.

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

24.06.25 TSTM 9 skills pdf

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 100 A/B

Education & Training, Human Services

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3z8Khc0

11:30am EDT

128 Engagement: Transitioning from Content Regurgitation to Content Application

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

Room 202 - B

Join an engaging, kinesthetic workshop that dives into strategies for engagement in the classroom. Gain insight into "engagement tools" to add to your teacher toolbox to captivate learners with any subject content. Teacher tips will also be shared to help decrease prep time with different activities and expectations of a middle and high school CTE teacher through this presentation. Leave this session with strategies for engagement, formative assessment, and demonstration ideas.

Speakers

Maria Ausburn

Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 202 - B

Education & Training, Agriculture

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3KDBEZR

11:30am EDT

168 From Idea to App: An Educator's Guide to No-Code App Development with Glide

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

Room 102-C

What if students could create an app to showcase and share their knowledge with families, the community, and the world? This dream is a reality! Join me for a hands-on session that surveys the Glide App, a powerful, no-code app-building platform. We will explore remixable templates and practice creating an app together. You will leave empowered with confidence and ideas to use immediately! Teachers will need a free Glide account, students-only access, and work from a shared Google Sheet.

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3XggGYo

11:30am EDT

40 Buff Nuggets: Branding and Marketing Mayhem

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

Room 202 C

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

Buff Nuggets Branding and Marketing Mayhem pdf

Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 202 C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4bWeiup

1:30pm EDT

136 Navigating Discus for Career and Technical Education Excellence

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

Room 203

Get a comprehensive understanding of Discus and a guide in utilizing its vast array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) online resources. Examples of resources include career assessments, resume assistance, preparation for professional exams and workplace skills, content for industry and career planning, and more. Gain hands-on experience and acquire practical strategies for seamlessly integrating these resources into your teaching.

Speakers

Tarah Jepertinger

Discus Training Coordinator, South Carolina State Library

My name is Tarah Jepertinger and I am the Discus Training Coordinator for the South Carolina State Library. My job is to provide training and education about all Discus resources. After working as an elementary educator in South Carolina for over six years I decided to take my passion... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 203

Education & Training, Regional Career Specialists

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3XgicK6

1:30pm EDT

166 Catch the AI Wave: An Introduction to AI Platforms for Educators

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

Room 102-C

AI is advancing at a remarkable pace, so much so that it can be impossible for a busy teacher to keep up. Let's jump in the sandbox and explore five powerful, popular, and user-friendly AI platforms that will save teachers time and energy. Be prepared to dip your feet in the water and test out these tools.

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4ekjcCY

1:30pm EDT

41 Buff Nuggets: AI for CTE Educators

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

Room 202 C

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

AI for Educators (2024) (1) pdf

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 202 C

Education & Training, Business

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4aVhrtb

2:45pm EDT

39 Class Website: #GlowUp

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

Room 202 - B

Most educators have an online platform or website through which they communicate with parents, post newsletters, or share pictures. But what if we turned that website into a hub of information and resources that could be used in the classroom and at home for students and parents? Join me as we discuss the importance of engaging design and give your class website a "glow-up." We'll be creating unique designs for your website theme through Canva, building pages on Google Sites, and adding unique resources for students. Because of the wealth of content included in this session, you should plan for a fun, fast-paced, hands-on approach to incorporating technology into everyday education.

Speakers

Sela Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Sela is a fifth grade teacher in Greenville County Schools with a graduate degree in educational technology. Through her small business, she works to help bridge the gap between educational resources and high-quality graphic design. She supports educators by creating resources with... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 202 - B

Education & Training, School Principals

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4b311Pc

4:00pm EDT

132 Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges: Reflecting on Positive Youth Development to Support Young People

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

Room 102-A

From childhood to emerging adulthood, youth is the stage of life focused on self-discovery, brain development, and career exploration. Explore the Positive Youth Development Framework to address biases and misunderstandings that may be creating barriers between you and the young people you serve. Learn to navigate the protective factors youth require to thrive, not just survive, and reflect on how you can better connect with young people as teachers, mentors, and coaches.

Speakers

Elena M Stout

Education Specialist, S2TEM Centers SC

As an Education Specialist for the S2TEM Centers of South Carolina with South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics and Science, I work with an amazing team dedicated to transforming educational experiences through professional development opportunities. I received a Master of Science... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 102-A

Education & Training, CTE Center Directors

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4cfdHUg

4:00pm EDT

38 The Bookmarks Bar of an Elementary Teacher

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

Room 202 - B

Calling all my fellow teacher tech experts who just want more from a workshop! What about a “tech tool taste test”? In this session, we’ll work through my bookmarks bar and spend only a few minutes on each tool, explaining what it does and how I have found it to be useful in the classroom. Don’t expect any tutorials - we won’t have time! Hopefully, you’ll leave with an inspiring list of 30+ new tech tools to explore later.

Speakers

Sela Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Tuesday June 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 202 - B

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4bVV73D

4:00pm EDT

94 Career Readiness Courseware: A Skill Builder and CTE Classroom Supplement

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

Room 101 A

Research shows that 85% of jobs require some level of math, reading comprehension, and data interpretation. Online job postings indicate that the need for soft skills in the workplace has increased over the last 5 years. South Carolina high school students have access to WIN Learning’s Career Readiness courseware to develop the foundational workplace skills required for jobs from entry-level to professional. Join us for a review of our Essential Soft Skills and Work Ready courseware. We will share practical ways schools are using the courseware with students. This instructional self-paced courseware can be a great addition to your CTE classroom or Senior Seminar.

Speakers

Lesa Norris

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

I am excited to collaborate about preparing people for the world of work! WIN Learning's courseware is a skill builder for students and a curriculum supplement for educators. Our Work Ready and Essential Soft Skills credentials provide a common language of the foundational skills... Read More →

Ken Boddie

Regional Account Manager, WIN Learning

WIN Learning is a national leading developer of career readiness solutions. WIN works with school districts, community colleges, adult education programs, corrections, workforce development, and business and industry organizations to ensure all learners and job seekers have the skills... Read More →

Nate Walker

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

As a Customer Success Manager, I work with a diverse range of stakeholders to promote an engaged and empowering work culture. I manage the customer relationship from onboarding to implementation, providing continued training and support, and analyzing and interpreting data to ensure... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, CTE Center Directors

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4c0afNC

8:30am EDT

44 Things That Can’t Be Googled: Skills and Workplace Readiness

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

Room 203

Come fill your tool belt with tips and strategies to better prepare students for today’s workplace. Brian Buffington, Georgia goofball and EdTech whiz, will share alternative methods for students to showcase skills and give teachers different ways to assess and award credentials. Whether through video creation, podcasting, portfolio building, or even social media use, there's plenty to go around for everyone.

Speakers

Brian Buffington

Buff Nuggets Work Place Readiness June 2024 pdf

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 203

Education & Training, Marketing

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4cmcUkD

8:30am EDT

95 From Classroom to Career: Leveraging Academic Skills and Soft Skills for Workplace Excellence

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

Room 101 A

The need for soft skills in today’s workplace continues to increase even as the use of technology increases. Foundational employability (technical) skills are equally important. By earning an Essential Soft Skills Credential and a Work Ready Credential (National Work Readiness Council), students can validate mastery of their career readiness skills and add to their portfolio of industry-specific credentials. In this session, we will review the skills validated by the credentials, the connection to O*NET’s Job Zones, and how students can use courseware to build their workplace skills.

Speakers

Lesa Norris

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

Ken Boddie

Regional Account Manager, WIN Learning

Nate Walker

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, Career Counselors

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3xegBKe

9:45am EDT

7 Cultivating Success: A Guide to Best Practices for Educating and Supporting Anxious Students and Employees

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

Room 102-A

Gather an understanding of the impact anxiety has on students and employees in educational and work settings. You will leave the session with best practices and practical strategies to effectively support anxious students and employees in the classroom and work setting. Take home ways to create an inclusive and supportive environment.

Speakers

Kristen Bryan

Vision Run Counseling Services

I am a licensed therapist and a professional school counselor. My favorite thing to do is encourage, equip, and empower people for their purpose and to become who they are meant to be.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 102-A

Education & Training, School Counselors

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4ceVZQK

11:00am EDT

3 From Burnout to Balance: Self-Care Essentials for Educators

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

Room 104 A

Feeling on the brink of burnout? I've been there and I've got your back! Join me, Lana Penley, former principal turned SEL coach, in a transformative session tailored just for you. In this presentation, we'll talk about the impact of stress, the significance of self-care, and learn the benefits of mindfulness as a tool for stress mitigation. By the end of our session, you'll walk away with a personalized 3-step Stress Management plan that, when implemented, can lead to less stress and more joy.

Speakers

Lana Penley

Former School Principal, Current SEL Advocate, UnlockingSEL

Lana Penley, a celebrated author, renowned speaker, and esteemed former Principal, is a prominent leader in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as the dynamic CEO and Co-Founder of Unlocking SEL. With 25 years of experience, she has developed groundbreaking, mindfulness-based approaches... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3yWNGuK

11:00am EDT

79 Digital Choice Boards: Using Canva for Blended Learning

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

Room 102-C

Ready to transform your classroom into a canvas of creativity? Join us for tips on how students can wield the power of design for educational triumph! Picture this: students taking the reins of their learning journey, unleashing their creativity, and navigating project-based tasks like digital natives. This session is not about teachers being the captains; it's about empowering students to set sail on their educational adventures. In this engaging hour, we'll unleash the power of choice boards and witness classrooms transform into dynamic hubs of creativity and collaboration letting Canva be the catalyst for student-driven education. Experienced users of the website are welcome to join us for a deep dive where education meets innovation, projects become personalized masterpieces, and students become the true architects of their learning foundation.

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Sela Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3Xsqzm1

1:00pm EDT

49 Maximizing Your Time with Canva: 12 Tips for Busy Teachers

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

Room 102-C

Are you looking to take your Canva skills to the next level? In a crunch for time or feeling overwhelmed by designing digital content for your class? Join us as we explore 12 time-saving strategies in Canva, the go-to tool for educators who want to create stunning design materials with ease. Our session will overview remixing templates, Canva’s AI assistant tools, Magic shortcuts, and more. This session will give you ideas for maximizing your time. So, don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Canva's time-saving features while taking your design skills to the next level!

❗❗ Make sure to bring a Windows or Mac laptop with you to this session.❗❗

Speakers

Coleman Brown

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Believer, Husband, Father of 3, Classroom Teacher for 13 years (K-4, 1st, & 2nd) and just completed my 2nd year as a GCS IT Facilitator. I'm currently an Instructional Technology Facilitator with Greenville County Schools. My personal mission statement is to “Love Well, Serve Well... Read More →

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Maximizing Your Time With Canva 12 Tips for the Busy Teacher (SC Edu+Bus) pdf

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3VpPHXG

2:15pm EDT

158 How to Meet the South Carolina Standard for Financial Literacy

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

Room 101 A

South Carolina passed legislation to teach financial education to high school students. The W!se Financial Literacy Certification program is aligned with the standard. Students begin by taking an optional pretest, are taught the curriculum, prepare for the post-test with the practice test, and take the post-test. Those who pass receive the Certificate of Financial Literacy.

Speakers

Dario Stipisic

Senior Program Director, W!se

A visionary leader, innovative strategist, and passionate education advocate, Dario has been delivering transformative initiatives that fundamentally enable inclusive, equitable, quality education and lifelong learning for all. Since 2012, Dario has had a successful career in the... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3Xoeuye

2:15pm EDT

48 #EDUgraphics: 10 Graphic Design Tips for the Busy Educator

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

Room 102-C

Our students are hooked by high-quality and engaging digital content daily. But how can we, as educators, harness the power of good design when creating activities and resources for our classrooms? Let's explore ten graphic design tips that will boost any busy educator’s abilities when it comes to classroom content creation!

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Sela Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training, Marketing

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4ejilm7

3:30pm EDT

159 Google Tips, Tricks, and Extensions

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Room 102-C

An up-to-date look at how to simplify your life using new features, awesome extensions, and a few tricks of the trade using Google and Google Classroom. THis time, we are focusing on simplifying grade transfers from Google to PowerSchool and a quick look at some extensions that bring the power of AI to simplify the live of a teacher. Simplifying searches to inserting editable blanks into Google Docs will get you on your way to saving time and increasing collaboration. This presentation is for anyone who uses Google in the classroom.

Speakers

Michelle Martin

Librarian, South Middle

Lisa Faris

Google Extension Suggestions pptx

Google Tips, Tricks, and Extensions pptx

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4eqybv5

3:30pm EDT

217 Do you C.A.R.E about your students?

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Room 101 A

This presentation will explain how some teachers in today’s society perceive students from different walks of life and ways personal biases may impede the educational process for more students than we want to believe. You will also learn how to make necessary changes to grow as an educator and become a great teacher. Finally, you will have access to strategies that will help any educator demonstrate consistency with standard operating procedures, and analyze data to assist with professional growth. I once heard you must first know your students in order to educate them. That is true, however, I say, you must truly C.A.R.E. about your students in order to educate them and make a positive impact on their lives.

Speakers

Cleve Pilot

Director of Career and Technical Education, Fairfield County Schools

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, CTE Center Directors

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3Xj7Qco

8:30am EDT

104 Fostering a Growth Mindset: Nurturing Resilient Learners

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

Room 104 A

Embark on a transformative journey with this engaging presentation. We will dive into the concept of a growth mindset and provide educators with practical tools and strategies to cultivate resilience and perseverance in their students. Let us share our research-based benefits, strategies to develop resilience, tips for building a supportive classroom culture, and real-life success stories.

Speakers

Jamie Brunson

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training

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8:30am EDT

167 Unlocking the Magic of AI for EDUleaders

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

Room 102-C

The field of AI is advancing at a remarkable pace, so much so that it can be mystifying and overwhelming for a busy administrator. In this session created exclusively for educational leaders, we will explore the remarkable capabilities of Magic School. After a brief overview of the platform, we will delve into generators that will undoubtedly save you time and spark creativity as you do what matters most: lead your schools.

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

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8:30am EDT

34 Access and Engagement: The Reach of Our Digital Presence

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

Room 102-A

Join this discussion of how digital accessibility impacts us all. We all have more online content than we realize and we all use tools that were designed to remediate accessibility barriers. Learn about the impact of accessibility on our lives and see a live demonstration of screen reader assistive technology.

Speakers

Sean Osborne

Web Accessibility Specialist, South Carolina Department of Education

Sean Osborne currently has several years of experience supporting South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) efforts to improve digital accessibility at the agency and district office levels. In addition, he now leads a pilot project for the SCDE called the Digital Accessibility... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 102-A

Education & Training, Information Technology

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8:30am EDT

45 Emergency E-Learning Preparedness

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

Room 104-B

Review your emergency e-learning plan before you need to use it! We will explore basic principles of accessibility and why they are important, and build a checklist to evaluate emergency lesson plans and materials. You will learn what to look for when choosing your educational resources for your emergency plan.

Speakers

Madalina Tudora

Assistive Technology & Accessibility Coordinator, South Carolina Department of Education

Madalina Tudora is the Assistive Technology and Accessibility Coordinator at the South Carolina Department of Education. She provides technical assistance, support, and training on assistive technology and accessibility to stakeholders across South Carolina.

Courtney Leach

District Accessibility Coordinator, SC Department of Education

Courtney Leach is the District Accessibility Coordinator at the South Carolina Department of Education. With eight year of teaching experience in both public and private schools, she has also contributed to the implementation of Universal Design for Learning at the college level... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 104-B

Education & Training, School Counselors

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9:45am EDT

9 MagicSchool: Using the Magic of AI to Help Teachers

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Room 102-C

Are you overwhelmed, tired, and looking for ways to maximize your time? If so, join us for an interactive workshop where we will explore a set of easy-to-use, AI-powered tools built to lighten educators' load, so educators can save their energy for where they shine best - in the classroom, in front of students. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of education with MagicSchool.ai!

❗❗ Make sure to bring a Windows or Mac laptop with you to this session.❗❗

Speakers

Coleman Brown

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

MagicSchoolAI Using the Magic of AI to Help Teachers (SC EBSummit) pdf

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/45rkc41