Education + Business Summit 2024

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Education + Business Summit 2024

10:00am EDT

27 Michelin: Building the Workforce One Student at a Time

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

Join us as representatives of Michelin US 5 and US 7 in Lexington, South Carolina share their "high school to work" program including how they work with high school students in the Midlands by highlighting their facility with special programming and career offerings directly after high school graduation to interested students. Michelin encourages other businesses to replicate the program in their respective areas. This session will be beneficial to all parties involved in creating career connections.

Speakers

Melisa Anderson

Lisa D. Call

Regional Career Specialist, MEBA

Lisa is the Regional Career Specialist for the Midlands area and Director of Education and Business Engagement with MEBA. (Midlands Education and Business Alliance)Lisa holds the following certifications: GCDF, GCDFI, CCSP, CSCDA and Bridges Out of PovertyLisa has been with MEBA since... Read More →

Kaye Shaw

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 102-C

District CTE Directors, Career Counselors

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

11:15am EDT

143 4 Edtech Tools for Crafting Digital Portfolios

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

Is sharing your digiTALE story crucial for future employers? We believe the resounding answer to be YES! Join our energetic session, where you will gain valuable insights and hands-on strategies to inspire and train your students in crafting impactful digiTALE portfolios. We will explore real-world portfolio examples and delve into four Edtech creation tools. Don't miss the chance to elevate your teaching approach and empower your students to share their unique digiTALE story.

❗❗ 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)

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 →

4 Edtech Tools for Crafting DigiTALE Portfolios (SC EBSummit) pdf

Monday June 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 102-C

Career Counselors, CTE Center Directors

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4e8Z8mW

1:15pm EDT

99 Cultivating Creativity and Confidence: Cosmetology and Culinary Cross-Curricular Life Skills

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

Explore the unexpected synergy between seemingly different fields—cosmetology and culinary arts— in a novel cross-curricular approach that leverages the unique skillsets fostered by each discipline to equip students with valuable life skills beyond the technical aspects. Explore how both cosmetology and culinary arts demand creative thinking, problem-solving, and aesthetic considerations. We'll showcase how collaborative projects can encourage students to translate their creativity across disciplines. Both fields emphasize presentation, communication, and client interaction. We'll demonstrate how collaborative activities can help students develop self-esteem and refine their interpersonal skills in diverse settings. Students will learn to work effectively in teams, share ideas constructively, and navigate diverse personalities. We'll illustrate how collaborative projects in both cosmetology and culinary arts necessitate effective communication & collaboration. Both fields involve understanding client needs, time management, and adhering to safety protocols; all important to business success.

Speakers

Harriet CeCe Parker

Lex 2

Sherkeria Elkins

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 102-C

Hospitality & Tourism, Business

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3Kz4hau

2:30pm EDT

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

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

10:15am EDT

8 The Power of Marketing Your Program

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

Learn how to market your program across multiple platforms to grow your program with engaged students. A successful marketing program should reach students, parents, school counselors, and community and district stakeholders. We will cover social media, newsletters, websites, district, mass media, and community engagement strategies to grow engaged stakeholders.

Speakers

Jay Hancock

Chef Instructor, Greenwood District 50

Hi! I am Jay Hancock and I just completed my 7th year as the chef instructor at the G. Frank Russell Technology Center in Greenwood, SC. Before that, I was in catering and college dining. My wife of nearly 15 years is a pastry chef and we have a 7 year old and twin 5 year old daughters... Read More →

The Power of Marketing Your Program pdf

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 102-C

Other, Hospitality and Tourism

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/45C0bbr

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

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)

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 →

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

Education & Training

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

1:30pm EDT

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

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

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)

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 →

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

Education & Training

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

2:45pm EDT

126 Beyond the Data Collection: An In-depth Look at CTE Outcomes in South Carolina

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

The data has been collected, but what do we know about CTE participation and engagement in South Carolina? During this session, data trends, longitudinal analyses, and CTE outcomes will be shared and explored. Those who have an interest in CTE data or anyone curious about CTE results over time should find this presentation of value.

Speakers

Shawn Larrymore

Education Associate, Office of Career and Technical Education (SCDE)

Shawn Larrymore has over 25 years of experience in data analysis and computer programming, including working with federal and state accountability analysis for career and technical education and high school and district report cards. She earned her undergraduate (Math) and graduate... Read More →

Matt J. Sommerville

Education Associate (Data Analyst), Office of Career and Technical Education (SCDE)

My background is in social science, research coordination, and data analysis using student information systems. At SCDE I query our database and analyze information required for internal and external reporting. I am an avid runner, musician, and tech enthusiast.

Beyond the Data Collection EBS 2024 pdf

Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 102-C

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

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

4:00pm EDT

135 Introducing Chilton Library: Transforming Automotive Education

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

Dive into the automotive world like never before with access to Chilton Library via Discus. Access resources like ASE Test Prep quizzes and videos to prepare students for a career in the automotive world. We will explore Chilton Library’s step-by-step service and repair procedures, extensive video library, labor estimate tool, and much more. Chilton Library is provided by Discus - South Carolina’s Virtual Library.

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 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 102-C

Transportation, Career Counselors

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/4eh305n

8:30am EDT

139 Hospitality and Tourism: Baking and Pastry, Culinary, and Hospitality

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

This is an interactive workshop designed for Baking and Pastry, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. SCDE updates will be provided and participants will have opportunities to share experiences, celebrations, concerns, and strategies to sustain, improve, and continue moving forward. Participants will have an opportunity to share and receive resources.

Speakers

Eleanor R. Glover Gladney

Education Associate, SC Department of Education

Dr. Gladney is an Education Associate in the Office of Career and Technical Education at the South Carolina Department of Education. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina, and Capella University. Dr. Gladney manages the Fashion Design... Read More →

06 26 2024 0830 Hospitality and Tourism Presentation ERGG pptx

08 Baking and Pastry docx

09 Culinary Arts Management docx

10 Hospitality and Tourism Management docx

11 Hospitality and Tourism Dual Credit docx

Fact Sheet #43 Child Labor Laws pdf

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 102-C

Hospitality & Tourism, Family and Consumer Science

RENEWAL CREDIT LINK: https://bit.ly/3Vnw4j1

9:45am EDT

69 Engineering the Future: Cultivating Creativity and Innovation in K-12 Education

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

Join a transformative session by Siemens, spotlighting the 'E' in STEM to bridge the engineering gap in K-12 education. This session explores Siemens' 21st Century Skills Framework, addresses misconceptions through the "Hour of Engineering," and introduces the Siemens Engineering Pathway for High School. You will engage in dynamic, hands-on activities, integrating online and offline learning. The goal is to equip you with strategies to inspire future engineers, fostering creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills, ensuring all students see themselves as potential innovators in an evolving technological world.

Speakers

Elizabeth "Libby" E Simpson

Director of STEM Programs, Siemens Digital Industries Software

I am the Director of STEM Programs at Siemens and work to empower STEM educators and increase access to educational resources globally. I have more than 18 years of experience in education. My passion is for hands-on, minds-on teaching and learning and has been an aspect of phases... Read More →

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

STEM, CTE Center Directors

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

11:00am EDT

79 Digital Choice Boards: Using Canva for Blended Learning

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

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)

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 →

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 →

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

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)

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 →

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

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

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

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)

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 →

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 →

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

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

8:30am EDT

167 Unlocking the Magic of AI for EDUleaders

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

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)

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 →

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

Education & Training

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

9:45am EDT

9 MagicSchool: Using the Magic of AI to Help Teachers

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

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)

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)

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 →

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