Holly Clark
Teaching and Learning in a Pandemic Part 1
January 20, 2021 5:00p EST
Focus Groups: Teacher, DLC

While teaching and learning might have changed during this time, effective pedagogy has not. We will look at how understanding the new digital pedagogies can help us adjust to any model of instruction and make it work to help kids be successful.

Amplified IT
G Suite Admin Best Practices
January 26, 2021 12:30p EST
Focus Group: Technical

The Admin Console has hundreds of policy settings and controls. Do you have them all set correctly for a K-12 space? G Suite does not come configured out of the box for Education. In this session, we will look at common pitfalls & best practices for getting your G Suite Domain setup appropriately for staff and students. Get a glimpse into our groundbreaking Google for Education Audit and learn about some much needed changes you can make to safeguard your environment.

Holly Clark
Teaching and Learning in a Pandemic Part 2
February 3, 2021 5:00p EST
Focus Groups: Teacher, DLC

Building on the first session, we will pair the learning model with the right tools to help our learners stay engaged and connected - whether virtual, hybrid or concurrent. This session will have student examples to inspire the "what can be" of this new normal. While this session builds upon the first session, attendance in Part 1 is not required.

Zachary Morris-Dean and Drew Kirkman
Microsoft 365 / Azure Best Practices
February 18, 2021 12:30p EST
Focus Group: Technical

We know that these uncertain times of shifting educational environments present technology challenges and opportunities. This session will cover best practices for an efficient and secure Office 365 tenant.

Matt Miller
The Art and Science of Memorable Teaching
March 10, 2021 5:00p EST
Focus Groups: Teacher, DLC, LMS

The world is changing quickly. The work
world demands more and more. How can we prepare students for it? And, can we do it in a way that honors our  unique, true selves as teachers? Using classroom stories, vision and surprises at every turn, Matt Miller shows how teaching is a craft - part art and part science. With a little perspective and confidence, we can take great strides toward the classroom of our dreams. You'll leave entertained, equipped and inspired to create memorable learning that changes students' lives.

Paul Reynolds and Andrea Calvin 
Story-Powered STEM for a K-J Journey
March 18, 2021 5:00p EST
Focus Groups: Teacher, STLP/STEM, LMS

From Kindergarten to Jobs - Fostering Early Growth Mindset Required for Sustained STEM Engagement, Studies and Future Career. FableVision/Reynolds Center's Andrea Calvin and Paul Reynolds look forward to connecting with educators exploring STEM/STEAM, and supporting them with their research, tools and supporting programs, including FabMaker Studio, a web-based design & fabrication platform, and FableVision Learning's Engineering CTE program. The duo will share a wealth of practical examples and strategies to help very young learners embrace engineering design thinking & practices in meaningful ways. Along the way, they will also highlight their unique use of storytelling that can catalyze mindset growth development, which is so critical in realizing the kind of sustained engagement required to pursue STEM studies and enter into the STEM workforce.

Steve Gumm and Brent Norris
State Technicians Summit
March 23, 2021 12:30p EST
Focus Group: Technical

We will be discussing all the things that we deal with day to day. Tools that we use, projects we have on our plates and things that we do to keep our networks, computers, phones, cameras and everything else working. Join us virtually and find out who across the state is doing what. Then, you know who to look for when you need help.

Shannon Miller
It's Our Time to Shine! The Difference We Can Make as Future Ready Educators and Librarians!
April 22, 2021 5:00p EST
Focus Groups: Teacher, LMS

As Future Ready Educators and Librarians, it has never been more important for us to show what we can do and how we can shine! In this session, Shannon McClintock Miller will share lots of ways we can lead and support our districts throughout the school year, and through our journey with remote and continuous learning.