Schedule

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Welcome (5 minutes)

Keynote (30 minutes) Jeanine Collins

Logistics (10 minutes)

This session will introduce participants to Google's Applied Digital Skills program, a free video-based, online curriculum that prepares learners of all ages for the growing number of jobs that require basic digital skills. This session will present an overview of the curriculum and provide participants with a hands-on opportunity to explore all that Applied Digital Skills has to offer.

Attendees should come with a personal device (Chromebook, laptop) in order to fully participate in the session.

• Location: St. Andrews
• Audience: 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Higher Education, Families
• Presenter: Nate Walden

Engaging in a deep exploration of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, this 2-hour learning lab will dive into practical strategies for incorporating UDL principles within your classroom and school culture and climate. Building upon the concept of the transformative power of Design Thinking in crafting inclusive learning environments. We will explore how the principles of Design Thinking and the NV Portrait of a Learner can be harnessed to cater to the diverse needs of neurodiverse students, fostering an environment that promotes accessible and equitable learning environments. Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating inclusive learning materials and environments that are tailored to NV Portrait of a Learner. We will explore how UDL can serve as a bridge between the principles of Design Thinking and NV educational guidelines, ultimately leading to more equitable and accessible learning environments for all.

• Location: Pebble Beach I
• Audience:  K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators
• Presenter: Felicia Rutledge
• Curating Inclusive Classrooms Presentation 
• Curating Inclusive Classrooms Workbook

Make connections between computer science (CS) and other subjects like math, language arts, science, and social studies. In this session you will see how you can teach CS while covering core subject standards and how to reinforce learning in other subjects. CS Connections is a fun way to teach students about computer science and has open-ended projects for more personalized learning. CS Connections can be easily implemented for any teacher with any background.

• Location: Shoal Creek
• Audience:  3-5 Teachers
• Presenter: Danielle Krempp & Jennifer Vicente

Using Formative.com, participants will learn how to use the tool for creating and implementing teacher-paced or student-paced assessments. Great for student engagement, collecting specific data and giving students individual help through private messaging. Useful for both in person or asynchronous learning! Participants will also get to try out the tool with a simple, video engaging example assessment.

• Location: Bel Air - Table 1
• Audience:  K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators
• Presenter: Amy Brown
• Slide Deck

Join me in a discussion that explores how Discovery Education can enhance PBL in your classroom by engaging students and sparking their curiosity. Share what works in your classroom and brainstorm solutions to your PBL challenges. I look forward to your ideas!

• Location: Bel Air - Table 2
• Audience:  K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators
• Presenter: Jennifer Moss

Using Formative.com, participants will learn how to use the tool for creating and implementing teacher-paced or student-paced assessments. Great for student engagement, collecting specific data and giving students individual help through private messaging. Useful for both in person or asynchronous learning! Participants will also get to try out the tool with a simple, video engaging example assessment.

• Location: Bel Air - Table 1
• Audience:  3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators
• Presenter: Leticia Citizen

Join us for an inspiring journey into the world of digital creativity with "Unleash Your Inner Artist: Fun and Easy Steps with Adobe Express." This engaging, hands-on workshop is designed for educators, leaders, and aspiring creatives who wish to explore the boundless possibilities of Adobe Express. Why is this important? In a world increasingly driven by visual communication, the ability to quickly create, edit, and share eye-catching graphics, videos, and web pages is more essential than ever. Adobe Express, known for its user-friendly interface, offers a powerful platform for rich visual storytelling in every classroom, grade level, and subject-area!

• Location: Bel Air - Table 2
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Higher Education
• Presenter: Martin Cisneros, Jackson Shaad & Kristina Flores

The 30-minute discussion with educators will offer insights into how NextWave STEM enhances student learning through its project-based components. Listeners will gain innovative ideas for integrating the curriculum into before, during (supplemental), or afterschool instructional programs. Strategies shared will illustrate how to align project-based learning with current instructional standards and promote student growth. This conversation aims to support, inspire, and guide educators in planning and implementing the NextWave STEM curriculum effectively. By utilizing NextWave STEM, educators can unlock students' potential and cultivate a generation of learners prepared to navigate the future using technology.

• Location: Bel Air - Table 1
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Higher Education
• Presenter: Dr. Linda Johnson-McClinton

Integrating technology into our already busy classrooms can seem daunting, but with a few easy changes to our already great instructional practices will expose our students to technology resources to create meaningful connections to careers and endless possibilities! During this session you will gain resources and techniques to implement technology into your lessons and how to have students CREATE their learning!

• Location: Merion
• Audience: 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers
• Presenter: Trevor Harder

Participants will interact with tools to measure co-creation and unpack prompts to spark next steps toward empowering young people with agency in their learning. After this session participants will be able to: Understand the different levels of co-creation; assess where their context sits on a co-creation continuum; identify opportunities to shift power and influence for young people in their learning communities.

• Location: Turnberry
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators
• Presenter: Andy Lott

Join me to learn more about how EVERFI provides educators with engaging turn-key online lessons and resources in topics such as financial literacy, digital literacy/citizenship, STEM readiness, character education, and career success. Each course is standards-aligned and FREE of charge to schools and districts. Bring your laptop and let me help you get started today.

• Location: Pebble Beach II
• Audience: 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators
• Presenter:  Amanda Harris
• Slide Deck

We'll show some recently added features in Canvas and also some that are coming soon. We'll also have plenty of time for general Canvas Q&A

• Location: Pebble Beach III
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Families
• Presenter(s):  Ashley Brough & Jacob Penovich
• Slide Deck

Learn how English Language Learners in early elementary used educational technology to create digital presentations that helped them express themselves. This hands-on workshop models the #EdTech tools we used to create our project so you can recreate a similar experience with your students of all learning abilities.

• Location: Merion
• Audience: K -12 Educators, Instructional/Digital Coaches
• Presenter: Brian Lopez
• Slide Deck

Sparking Curiosity with Robots will begin with an overview of DRI's STEM Education Green Box program and STEM Co-Lab Lending Library, including content areas, standards, supplies, and reservation procedures. Participants will then engage in a hands-on exploration of Cubelets robot blocks and Photon Robots. Cubelets are found in the 2nd grade 1,2,3...Robots! and 4th grade Sense and Respond Green Boxes and Photon Robots are available through the STEM Co-Lab Lending Library.

• Location: Turnberry
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, Families
• Presenter:  Monica Gehrig

Join the Nevada Future of Learning Network Ambassadors for an interactive session focused on the Nevada Portrait of a Learner. This session aims to explore the reasons behind initiating this work and provides a platform to contemplate the necessity of reform in our education system. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions about transitioning towards a more student-driven educational model. Table groups will envision the implementation of these concepts in their classrooms and share best practices for practical implementation, reflect on related questions, and discuss how the four competencies manifest in their teaching environments.

***Participants need to bring a laptop or Chromebook to the session.

• Location: Pebble Beach II
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers
• Presenter(s):  Jen Loescher, Laura "Jeannie" Penrod, Claire Romzek, & Dillon Booker

Travel the world with your students without leaving Nevada! izzit.org®️'s Virtual International Field Trip blends video learning with interdisciplinary studies in economics, world cultures, geography, and civics. Ideal for in-class or extra-credit assignments, students will receive personal passports for their journey. Foster a love for travel and learning with this unique and engaging teaching tool.

• Location: Pebble Beach III
• Audience:  K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administration
• Presenter(s): Rob Chatfield & Rob Sanchez
• Slide Deck

Join the State Treasurer's Office to learn about the different programs, services, and resources available to help Nevadans navigate the complexities of financially planning, saving, and paying for a post-secondary education.

• Location: Merion
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Higher Education, Families
• Presenter(s): Evelyn Castro & Brooklyn Cruz

Using Canvas can be...challenging. However, what if we approached the learning management system as if we were in a Heist movie? How might we use Canvas without having to be "experts?" By examining what we want from the LMS and then devising a plan to get it, we can cut down on the frustration and time needed to plan lessons. If you're someone interested in exploiting Canvas as opposed to having it exploit you, then we've got a spot for you on our crew.

• Location: Turnberry
• Audience: K -12 Educators, Administration, Instructional/Digital Coaches (TOSA)
• Presenter(s):  Mike Lang & Stephanie “Webs” Weber

Education, often regarded as one of the most demanding professions, presents unique stressors that can impact both physical and mental well-being. From addressing staff shortages to supporting students' diverse needs, educators face a multitude of challenges on a daily basis. However, by embracing proactive strategies and fostering resilience, we can create a healthier and more sustainable path forward. Join us for an insightful session where educators will: Explore the underlying causes of stress in the education sector Identify practical approaches to mitigate stressors and promote well-being Learn effective coping mechanisms to navigate demanding situations Discover small, actionable habits that contribute to long-term health and success in the profession Together, let's shift the focus from chaos to calm, equipping ourselves with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of education.

• Location: Pebble Beach II
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administration
• Presenter(s): Dan Wold

In an age where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous, it can be hard not to wonder how education will continue to evolve. How does AI shift the role of the learner? What is the unique role of the teacher in the AI era? As educators, it’s important that we remain aware of emerging AI trends to create strategies for empowering both students and teachers in this new technological age. In this workshop, we’ll explore the future of learning through the lens of AI—including how it can help reshape instruction methods and drive increased student engagement. This session will be grounded in the Nevada Portrait of a Learner framework and competencies.

• Location: St. Andrews
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators
• Presenter(s):  Tiffany Wycoff

We will talk through the history of AI and in education. Learn effective ways to incorporate in the classroom to empower your teaching and help your students. It will be very discussion heavy, where participants can work through their relationship now and in the future with AI and how it impacts them as educators and their student. We will also showcase how Skill Struck is using AI in its platforms to benefit.

• Location: Pebble Beach I
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators
• Presenter(s): Talon Hatch

In this interactive and immersive workshop, you'll dive deep into the world of Adobe Express through two engaging design challenges. This session is tailored to not only enhance your proficiency in using Adobe Express's advanced features but also to equip you with innovative strategies for integrating design challenges into your educational curriculum, no matter the grade level or subject area. You'll gain hands-on experience in crafting and customizing your own unique challenges, tailored to inspire and motivate your students. By participating in this session, you'll walk away with valuable skills to foster creativity and digital literacy in your classroom, leveraging the full potential of Adobe Express!

• Location: Shoal Creek
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Higher Education, Families
• Presenter(s):  Martin Cisneros, Kristina Flores & Jackson Shaad

Are you sick of students asking you, “Is this for a grade?” Imagine a learning environment where students only asked questions like “can I try this,” or “what would happen if,” instead. An ungraded classroom can shift the learning environment away from the focus on grades and get the focus back on learning. In this session, I will give you some starter tools to make this happen.

• Location: Pebble Beach III
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators
• Presenter:  Claire Romzek

During this working lunch break educators will hear from a panel of Nevada students moderated by Teacher of the Year,  Laura "Jeannie" Penrod.

Location: Bel Air Ballroom

Join me for this learning lab! You will walk away with lessons created in Discovery Education Studio and Quiz for your students. You will learn to mix our engaging video content with research-based instructional strategies and activities to optimize your students' learning experience! Discovery Education Experience is accessible to Nevada educators and students thanks to the state partnership with the Nevada Department of Education and Nevada Gold Mines. Contact Jennifer Moss at JMoss@discoveryed.com with any questions.

Attendees should come with a personal device (Chromebook, laptop) in order to fully participate in the session.

• Location: St. Andrews
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers
• Presenter(s): Jennifer Moss

Join us for an inspiring journey into the world of digital creativity and leave with concrete ideas to bring student thinking to life, elevate student voice, and prepare learners for future-ready careers. This engaging, hands-on workshop is designed for educators, leaders, and aspiring creatives who wish to explore the boundless possibilities of Adobe Express. In a world increasingly driven by visual communication, the ability to quickly create, edit, and share eye-catching graphics, videos, animations, and web pages is more essential than ever. Adobe Express, known for its user-friendly interface, offers a powerful platform for rich visual storytelling in every classroom, grade level, and subject area!

Attendees should come with a personal device (Chromebook, laptop) in order to fully participate in the session.

• Location: Pebble Beach I
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Families
• Presenter(s):  Martin Cisneros, Kristina Flores & Jackson Shaad

This session will introduce attendees to Google's CS First platform, a free computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn. During this workshop we will explore the CS First platform, discuss way to integrate it into the classroom, and identify the resources available for teachers.  Attendees should come with a personal device (Chromebook, laptop) in order to fully participate in the session.

• Location: Merion
• Audience: 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, Families
• Presenter: Nate Walden

AI has already impacted how the world works, but the shift hasn't been as swift in our classrooms. In this session, we'll take a hands on approach to learning how to use artificial intelligence to help our learners acquire the college and career ready skills we've promised. Bring your devices and imagination as we explore tools and strategies that will allow your learners to be more efficient and creative.

• Location: Turnberry
• Audience: K -12 Educators, Administration, Instructional/Digital Coaches (TOSA)
• Presenter:  Mike Lang

With the release of AI for the masses, it’s important we understand how to use it to positively enhance teaching and learning. In this session, we’ll explore ChatGPT and other AI tools from a practical lens. We’ll tinker with using these tools to solve pedagogical challenges and plan for blended learning. We’ll also discuss both the technical and ethical considerations in using tools like these in the classroom. This session will be grounded in the Nevada Portrait of a Learner framework and competencies.

• Location: Pebble Beach II
• Audience:  K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators
• Presenter:  Kim Weber

Adobe Express is a FREE all-in-one creative tool for beginners. Teachers, Administrator, staff, and students can quickly and easily make graphics, images, and videos from thousands of education templates. Integrating media has never been easier. In minutes you can create lesson, worksheets, videos and animation. No prior skills needed. Help your students prepare for a digital-first future.

• Location: Shoal Creek
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Higher Education, Families
• Presenter: Monique Gaudin
• Slide Deck

The Portrait of a Nevada Learner calls for a student-centered learning environment, where the focus of instruction is shifted from the teacher to the student. Partnering with digital content and tools is the first step to creating a high-quality blended learning environment. We'll discuss lesson planning that includes standards-based instruction, peer-to-peer interaction, and plenty of flexible teacher time for relationship building (e.g. teaching while walking around). We'll examine how to develop lessons that empower and connect students, where they can thrive and make an impact.

Objectives:

• Evaluate how guided instruction and digital learning experiences can be used in designing student-centered learning environments.
• Network with others to better understand how the Portrait of a Nevada Learner can be embedded into everyday instructional practices, given the right structures and supports.
• Leave with numerous ideas on how to design instructional activities that encourage self-management and student ownership while promoting SEL skills and developing habits that encourage students to take control of their learning.

Come join us as we explore balanced blended learning - in technology, teaching, and student engagement.

• Location: Pebble Beach III
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers
• Presenter: Kim Loomis

The SIFMA Foundation is an organization committed to addressing the wealth and opportunity gaps in our society by fostering greater knowledge of the financial markets for young people of all backgrounds. In this session, participants will learn how to leverage technological innovations produced by the foundation to equip their students with the skills to become more knowledgeable, confident, and responsible investors. Tools that will be presented during the session include a new interactive investing simulation that stresses the importance of research and long-term planning and an autonomous investment education module that students can use to learn about saving investing inside or outside of the classroom.

• Location: Merion
• Audience: 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Higher Education, Families
• Presenter: John Martin

AI & Computer Science are reshaping literally every industry. The most equitable way to reach all students is to bring real-world and relevant experiences that enable students to build and use those technologies in classes they already take. In this session, Nikil Ragav, winner of the University of Pennsylvania's President's Innovation Prize and founder of inventXYZ, discusses and walks participants through an alternative approach where students design, build, and code real-world products in classes they already take with technical support from diverse real-world experts. See for yourself what AI and Computer Science integration can look like in History, Science, Math and Language Arts and how this integration can help your district meet state Computer Science mandates.

• Location: Turnberry
• Audience: 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators
• Presenter:  Nikil Ragav

Shares examples of ways to create a positive digital culture in the classroom by teaching digital citizenship.

• Location: Pebble Beach II
• Audience: Elementary Teachers, Instructional/Digital Coaches (TOSA)
• Presenter: Leticia Citizen

Repeated reading is the best way to encourage students to read fluently. We will explore how to use music, poetry, and partner reading to improve our students’ prosody. Incorporating simple and slightly more complex tools available to all teachers, Google Slides and Classroom Cast, participants will learn skills and takeaway templates they can repeat and use in their own classroom.

• Location: Shoal Creek
• Audience: Elementary Teachers
• Presenter: Lisa Calvert
• Slide Deck

It is crucial to create environments where every learner feels connected, impacted, and empowered to thrive. Neurodiverse students, with unique learning needs and styles, often require a more inclusive and adaptable approach to education. This 50-minute workshop will introduce participants to the transformative power of Design Thinking in crafting inclusive classrooms. We will explore how the principles of Design Thinking and the NV Portrait of a Learner can be harnessed to cater to the diverse needs of neurodiverse students, fostering an environment that promotes accessible and equitable learning environments.

• Location: Pebble Beach III
• Audience: K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Administrators
• Presenter:  Felicia Rutledge
• Slide Deck

Closing Keynote with Josh Leavitt

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