Do you know the Regional Career Specialists for your area? Your Regional Career Specialist is a “tool” within the “Workforce Toolbox of SC” that can help develop and support programs for students in K-12. Let us help you understand what it means to be Career-Ready while offering opportunities that propel the success of students as they dive into career-readiness activities and work-based learning experiences! All Regional Career Specialists will be presenting during this session.
Pendleton Regional Career Specialist, SC Department of Education/TCTC
Ms. Jennifer Woody is the Regional Career Specialist for Anderson, Oconee, & Pickens in South Carolina. As a Regional Career Specialist, Jennifer aims to support career ready initiatives for all students. Her goal is to connect you to business and industry partners within the region... Read More →
Regional Career Specialist, SC Department of Ed OCTE
I worked in health care for 10 years prior to entering the education industry. After receiving my graduate degree in Health Care Administration, I spent my time in hospice and home health, specifically non-clinical operations and business development. I've worked in both the private... Read More →
Take a deep dive into understanding South Carolina Work-based Learning at the secondary level with implementation strategies, a review of state-approved guidelines, the WBL career-ready qualifier, its impact on the school report card accountability system, evidence of compliance for audits, and a step-by-step process for reporting accurate WBL data in PowerSchool.
Work-Based Learning & SC Regional Career Specialist Team, SC Department of Education
Mrs. Staton oversees Work-Based Learning at the SC Dept. of Education under the Division of College and Career Readiness within the Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services. Her career path includes over 25 years of career counseling within K-12 secondary... Read More →
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."
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 →
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.
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 →
We all know that communication is a vital part of the success of any CTE program. The East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies administrative team shares their best practices on how to reach all levels of stakeholders to promote opportunities for faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Our goal is to assist and guide our students from one grade level to the next, leading to high school graduation, college, the military, or the workforce. Often during this process, we get resistance from parents, other administrators, our school districts, and even the very students that we are trying to help. This workshop will help you develop techniques that will aid you in establishing positive relationships with these various groups and make sure that not only will the love flow, but that it is deep and everlasting.
Makers are people who use tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and traditional tools to create something, either from scratch or by recycling something that already exists. Transform your classroom into a maker space on any budget! Maker concepts and problem-solving techniques can be utilized without specialized equipment. Leverage maker concepts and techniques to enhance the learning experience by providing hands-on, problem-solving-oriented activities. Take a look at some of the options you have for equipment and tools like 3D printers and cutters. Learn how to create a culture of making and doing in your classroom.
Furman Fortner is an instructional technology specialist for South Carolina Educational Television. Furman has produced educational material for SC students and teachers, the general public, first responders, healthcare professionals, and higher education for the entirety of his professional... Read More →
Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 202 C
Take a look at the advanced features that Canva offers and learn how to use them in the classroom. From tips and tricks from a pro designer to AI integration and third-party apps, Canva has some surprising and powerful features included. This course is an advanced demo and requires educators to follow along. Learn about Canva integrations and how you can leverage them in your classroom and how to understand Canva AI tools.
Furman Fortner is an instructional technology specialist for South Carolina Educational Television. Furman has produced educational material for SC students and teachers, the general public, first responders, healthcare professionals, and higher education for the entirety of his professional... Read More →
Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 202 C