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8:00am EST

AI-Powered Teaching: Strategies and Tools for Secondary Educators
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12

Learn the fundamentals of AI, then discover how AI can be your new co-teacher. Learn to simplify tasks, create materials, and differentiate instruction. In this hands-on session, you will learn to use and have time to explore ChatGPT, Diffit, Magic School AI, and more!
Presenters
avatar for Angela Galbraith

Angela Galbraith

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
avatar for Sandra Derstine-Desai

Sandra Derstine-Desai

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

8:00am EST

Build up your Google spreadsheet skills!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Office Staff, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Join our Google Sheets Training Session to master essential spreadsheet skills! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to organize and color code your data, create formulas, and collaborate in real-time. We will explore pre-built table feature to get you up and running quickly, as well as touching upon Vlookups to link data together from multiple sheets, and explore data via Pivots. Perfect for beginners or those looking to boost productivity with Google Sheets. By the end, you'll be equipped to efficiently manage your data and streamline everyday tasks!
Presenters
avatar for Jack Polnar

Jack Polnar

Newton Public Schools
CA

Cliff Aurisma

Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Technology/Engineering

8:00am EST

Demystifying Extended Reality in Education
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Do you keep hearing the terms XR, AR, and VR? Do you wonder what its all about and if its something that would benefit you and your students?

Join us to learn more about the technology, how it works, and how its being used in schools across the world to support educators and provide immersive learning experiences for students.

Our session will begin with a small overview of the technology, discussion around its current and future uses, and an opportunity to try on a VR headset and explore the metaverse with one of our XR Terra Experts. VR experiences will include guided discussions by a campfire with s'mores and hot chocolate, virtual field trips abroad, art therapy activities, and some quality time in the virtual dog park. (virtual dogs included!)

Presenters
SK

Sean Karimian

Director of Education Development
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

8:00am EST

Digital Natives: Exploring how Newton Students Use and Perceive Educational Technology
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators

Digital Natives: Exploring how Newton Students Use and Perceive Educational Technology

Damian Bebell (1), Zhexun “Cinna” Xin (1), Gareth Cleveland (1), Kayla Burt (2), and Mahima Nambiar (1)
(1) Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College
(2) MIT Media Lab

In communities around the globe, schools have struggled with the challenges and opportunities of technology in classrooms and at home. In this workshop, a research team from Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development will share highlights and lead a hands-on, data-informed exploration of a Spring 2024 BC/NPS survey of students access, use, and beliefs towards technology.

With nearly 1800 responses from grades 5, 8, and 10th students in over 20 Newton schools, this workshop will first share examples and highlights of student access, practices, and perceptions on technology and educational technology across the district. For example, attendees will investigate trends in how Newton students use technology inside and outside of the classroom for a wide variety of purposes. Using data dashboard tools (provided in session), session attendees will be given reflection time to first-hand explore and investigate Newton students’ access, use, and beliefs of technology (age/grade differences, gender differences, differences across subject areas, etc.).

The study results and data-informed reflection activities will provide teachers and school leaders an opportunity to reflect deeply from a student perspective on educational technology. Session attendees will enrich their understanding of NPS students' current technology access, experiences, and beliefs such that participants own understanding will deepen towards maximizing educational opportunities from technology resources and recognizing challenges and pitfalls.
Presenters
avatar for Damian J. Bebell

Damian J. Bebell

Research Professor, Boston College
For the past 20 years. Damian has helped teachers, educational leadership, and policymakers leverage research and reflection to more effectively support technology rich educational settings. As a research professor at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

8:00am EST

Engaging Early Learners with iPads
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5

What do you expect learning to look like for your youngest students? And how can technology play a role? Join us for a discussion around how the use of technology should be intentional and natural, as well as age appropriate to meet the abilities of each learner. We’ll also explore how iPad can help your youngest students communicate, create, and learn at their own pace.
Presenters
JH
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

8:00am EST

Leveraging Varsity Tutors to Support Independent Learning In and Out of the Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators

Learn about the Varsity Tutors Online Learning Platform. You will be walked through all aspects of the platform including, Essay Review, 24/7 Chat tutoring, Live Group classes, College and Career Readiness and Personalized Learning.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Schwartz

Courtney Schwartz

Director of Educational Partnerships, Varsity Tutors for Schools

Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Tutoring; Online tutoring; High Dosage Tutoring; Test prep; Chat Tutoring; Essay Support; Enrichment learning; College and Career Readiness; Personalized Learning

8:00am EST

ScratchJr and the Coding as Another Language Curriculum
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Para Professionals

In this session, we will present ScratchJr, a programming app designed specifically for children ages 4-8 to learn computer science concepts in a playful and developmentally appropriate way. Additionally, we will present the Coding as Another Language - ScratchJr curriculum, which positions coding as a means for self-expression and communication by integrating key literacy concepts into the instructional design. The ScratchJr app, the curriculum, and pedagogical framework have all been created by the DevTech Research Group based upon 20 years of research and development. Educators will learn how to use ScratchJr in the classroom to help foster creativity, computational thinking, storytelling, problem solving, collaboration, and so much more!
Presenters
avatar for Jess Blake-West

Jess Blake-West

Learning Experience Designer, ScratchJr
Jessica Blake-West is a second-year doctoral student as well as the ScratchJr Learning Experience Designer for the Developmental Technologies (DevTech) research group at Boston College. She completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience at Brown University and her... Read More →
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Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Data and Research; Literacy; Social Emotional Learning; Technology/Engineering; Computer science education

8:00am EST

AI-Powered Teaching: Strategies and Tools for Elementary Educators
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Special Educators

Learn the fundamentals of AI, then discover how AI can be your new co-teacher. Learn to simplify tasks, facilitate communication, create materials and differentiate instruction. In this hands-on session, you will learn to use and have time to explore ChatGPT, Magic School AI and Diffit.
Presenters
avatar for Jen Roy

Jen Roy

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Universal Design for Learning; Productivity

8:00am EST

Canva - Advanced
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Special Educators

This advanced workshop is designed to help educators harness the full potential of Canva to create visually engaging resources and collaborate with students. Whether you're designing interactive lessons, fostering student creativity, or enhancing classroom presentations, this session will equip you with the skills to use Canva's advanced features effectively with your students.

Presenters
avatar for Lauren Dietz

Lauren Dietz

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
My name is Lauren Dietz and I have  been a Digital Learning Coach in the Newton Public Schools since 2004. Prior to this I was a classroom teacher at the K-2 level for 9 years.  I use my skill set and experience to collaborate with classroom teachers to successfully integrate meaningful... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

8:00am EST

Google Makeover: Tips for a More Organized Workspace
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers Pre K-5,

Your Google life can quickly become overwhelming. Join this workshop to learn how to conquer Google applications, by implementing organizational strategies, and uncovering hidden features to enhance your productivity and well-being in the digital world.

-Gain expertise over Google applications
-Declutter your digital workspace
-Boost your productivity

Presenters
avatar for Lisa Vancans

Lisa Vancans

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
avatar for Donna Busa

Donna Busa

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Google Organization

9:35am EST

Demystifying Extended Reality in Education
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Do you keep hearing the terms XR, AR, and VR? Do you wonder what its all about and if its something that would benefit you and your students?

Join us to learn more about the technology, how it works, and how its being used in schools across the world to support educators and provide immersive learning experiences for students.

Our session will begin with a small overview of the technology, discussion around its current and future uses, and an opportunity to try on a VR headset and explore the metaverse with one of our XR Terra Experts. VR experiences will include guided discussions by a campfire with s'mores and hot chocolate, virtual field trips abroad, art therapy activities, and some quality time in the virtual dog park. (virtual dogs included!)

Presenters
SK

Sean Karimian

Director of Education Development
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

9:35am EST

Digital Dive: Self-Paced Discovery
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Participants will explore a curated collection of self-paced learning materials. Choose from materials covering: ParentSquare, WeVideo, Canva, Schoology, GSuite, Library Tools, and AI. If you enjoy exploring tools on your own, this is the session for you! Bring your headphones, device, and an open mind! Participants are limited to just one session of this offering, and will be required to complete a short Google Form summary at the end of the session of what you learned.
Presenters
avatar for Steven Rattendi

Steven Rattendi

Director of Information Technology and Library Services, Newton Public Schools
avatar for Eileen Keane

Eileen Keane

Library Coordinator, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

9:35am EST

Engaging Early Learners with iPads
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5

What do you expect learning to look like for your youngest students? And how can technology play a role? Join us for a discussion around how the use of technology should be intentional and natural, as well as age appropriate to meet the abilities of each learner. We’ll also explore how iPad can help your youngest students communicate, create, and learn at their own pace.
Presenters
JH
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

9:35am EST

Getting Started with Canva (for Secondary Teachers)
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12

This workshop is designed for educators seeking to learn about Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform, to explore the features and practical examples of how it can enhance your lesson design, student assignments, and more! In this hands-on session, you will dig into Canva’s basic features and begin to develop personalized, classroom-ready Canva materials tailored to your needs.
Presenters
avatar for Angela Galbraith

Angela Galbraith

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
avatar for Sandra Derstine-Desai

Sandra Derstine-Desai

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

9:35am EST

Leveraging Varsity Tutors to Support Independent Learning In and Out of the Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators

Learn about the Varsity Tutors Online Learning Platform. You will be walked through all aspects of the platform including, Essay Review, 24/7 Chat tutoring, Live Group classes, College and Career Readiness and Personalized Learning.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Schwartz

Courtney Schwartz

Director of Educational Partnerships, Varsity Tutors for Schools

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Tutoring; Online tutoring; High Dosage Tutoring; Test prep; Chat Tutoring; Essay Support; Enrichment learning; College and Career Readiness; Personalized Learning

9:35am EST

ScratchJr and the Coding as Another Language Curriculum
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Para Professionals

In this session, we will present ScratchJr, a programming app designed specifically for children ages 4-8 to learn computer science concepts in a playful and developmentally appropriate way. Additionally, we will present the Coding as Another Language - ScratchJr curriculum, which positions coding as a means for self-expression and communication by integrating key literacy concepts into the instructional design. The ScratchJr app, the curriculum, and pedagogical framework have all been created by the DevTech Research Group based upon 20 years of research and development. Educators will learn how to use ScratchJr in the classroom to help foster creativity, computational thinking, storytelling, problem solving, collaboration, and so much more!
Presenters
avatar for Jess Blake-West

Jess Blake-West

Learning Experience Designer, ScratchJr
Jessica Blake-West is a second-year doctoral student as well as the ScratchJr Learning Experience Designer for the Developmental Technologies (DevTech) research group at Boston College. She completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience at Brown University and her... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Data and Research; Literacy; Social Emotional Learning; Technology/Engineering; Computer science education

9:35am EST

WeVideo: Introduction to Multimedia Creation in the Classroom with WeVideo (for Beginners)
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Administrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Description: Elevate learning, engagement, and creativity with WeVideo! In this workshop, you will learn video editing fundamentals as you run through the flow of creating, editing, and publishing a video. You’ll learn how to access pre-made assignments in WeVideo’s assignment library to make student multimedia-creation a regular part of your teaching practice. Watch your students come alive with WeVideo!

By the end of this session, educators will be able to:
  • Understand the benefits of student creativity and multimedia creation!
  • Edit and publish a video and create video-based instructional content.
  • Begin implementing multimedia projects and activities that enhance learning

Grab your notes and join us for new and creative ideas for your classroom!
Presenters
avatar for Trisha Kelleher

Trisha Kelleher

Web Facilitator & Online Learning Specialist, K-12, Newton Public Schools
avatar for Bonnie Surma

Bonnie Surma

Customer Success Manager, WeVideo
An instructional design resource and designated point person for WeVideo and PlayPosit communication. Joined WeVideo in May 2022; Lives in southern Virginia; Former high-school English and art teacher, corporate trainer, and technology professional; wife and mom of young adult... Read More →

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction; Technology/Engineering; Universal Design for Learning

12:05pm EST

A.I. for ALL: Paired Practices for Increased Equity and Inclusion.
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Had enough AI speed-dating or tasing rotations? Look toward practical pairings to gain student-centered strategies to integrate AI with intention. Explores the role of AI as a powerful component in integrating UDL principles and Deeper Learning practices through intentional and impactful design. Designed for educators, administrators, and digital learning leaders, this session is structured to explore the role of AI as a powerful component in integrating UDL principles and Deeper Learning practices through intentional and impactful design.

Participants will leave with a process to select the right partner tool to personalize student-centered learning experiences, adapt to learner diversity, and unlock transformative instruction for all learners. Educators will exolore the current state and potential for emerging AI to act as a thought partner and co-intelligence to gain strategies to support instruction, enhance assessment, provide targeted feedback, and develop resources to reach and teach all learners.
Presenters
avatar for Jed Stefanowicz

Jed Stefanowicz

Director of Digital Learning, Nashoba Regional School District
Through conferences, workshops, district leadership, and instructional coaching, Jed Stefanowicz leads strategic transformation of teaching and learning through the use of digital tools and innovative practices. As Director of Digital Learning and Innovation for the Nashoba Regional... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Data and Research; Educational Leadership; Universal Design for Learning

12:05pm EST

Choice Boards, and Explore Boards, and Playlists, oh my!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12

Unlock the potential of student agency and differentiation in your classroom with choice boards! In this workshop, educators will explore how to design and implement various types of choice boards—versatile tools that offer students a range of options to demonstrate their learning and engage with content in personalized ways. We’ll dive into hands-on time to create choice boards and you’ll leave with a toolkit of resources and examples to inspire and support your implementation.
Presenters
avatar for Sandra Derstine-Desai

Sandra Derstine-Desai

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

12:05pm EST

Demystifying Extended Reality in Education
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Do you keep hearing the terms XR, AR, and VR? Do you wonder what its all about and if its something that would benefit you and your students?

Join us to learn more about the technology, how it works, and how its being used in schools across the world to support educators and provide immersive learning experiences for students.

Our session will begin with a small overview of the technology, discussion around its current and future uses, and an opportunity to try on a VR headset and explore the metaverse with one of our XR Terra Experts. VR experiences will include guided discussions by a campfire with s'mores and hot chocolate, virtual field trips abroad, art therapy activities, and some quality time in the virtual dog park. (virtual dogs included!)

Presenters
SK

Sean Karimian

Director of Education Development
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

12:05pm EST

Digital Dive: Self-Paced Discovery
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Participants will explore a curated collection of self-paced learning materials. Choose from materials covering: ParentSquare, WeVideo, Canva, Schoology, GSuite, Library Tools, and AI. If you enjoy exploring tools on your own, this is the session for you! Bring your headphones, device, and an open mind! Participants are limited to just one session of this offering, and will be required to complete a short Google Form summary at the end of the session of what you learned.
Presenters
avatar for Steven Rattendi

Steven Rattendi

Director of Information Technology and Library Services, Newton Public Schools
avatar for Eileen Keane

Eileen Keane

Library Coordinator, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

12:05pm EST

Everyone Can Create Projects with iPads
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Step‑by‑step tutorials that make fostering creativity with iPad easier than ever. From creating green‑screen video effects to recording podcasts and animating GIFs, these simple, scaffolded projects help you unlock student creativity and deliver engaging learning experiences.
Presenters
JH
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

12:05pm EST

Getting Started with Canva Pre K-5
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers Pre K-5, Special Educators

This workshop is designed for educators seeking to learn about Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform, to create visually stunning and engaging content for your classroom. This workshop will equip you with the tools to bring your educational materials to life and offer ways you can use it with your students. Unleash your creativity and transform your teaching materials with this session.
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Vancans

Lisa Vancans

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Canva-Getting Started Pre K-5

12:05pm EST

Leveraging Varsity Tutors to Support Independent Learning In and Out of the Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators

Learn about the Varsity Tutors Online Learning Platform. You will be walked through all aspects of the platform including, Essay Review, 24/7 Chat tutoring, Live Group classes, College and Career Readiness and Personalized Learning.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Schwartz

Courtney Schwartz

Director of Educational Partnerships, Varsity Tutors for Schools

Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Tutoring; Online tutoring; High Dosage Tutoring; Test prep; Chat Tutoring; Essay Support; Enrichment learning; College and Career Readiness; Personalized Learning

12:05pm EST

Making Digital Content Accessible.
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators

Making Online Content Accessible for All will equip educators, with the skills to create accessible digital content. Focusing on the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) and neurodivergent-friendly design principles, this session teaches practical strategies to make online courses usable for all learners, including those with disabilities or cognitive differences.
Presenters
NL
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Accessibility, Inclusion, Equity

12:05pm EST

My Students Have a Chromebook - Now What?
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers 3-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-10

Unlock the full potential of Chromebooks for your students! In this hands-on session, you will explore powerful Chromebook tools and features to increase student engagement and access to content. Discover built-in accessibility features, tools, Chrome extensions and other hidden tips and tricks to help your students increase productivity and empower them to take more ownership in personalizing their learning. Whether you're a Chromebook novice or a seasoned pro, this workshop will provide resources and practical strategies to help your students become more independent learners!
Presenters
avatar for Angela Galbraith

Angela Galbraith

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

12:05pm EST

Responding to AI: Developing an Effective and Pragmatic Approach to Address Student Use and Misuse of AI Tools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators

Student use and misuse of AI continues to evolve. While there are innovative approaches for educators to use AI, investigations to detect AI plagiarism is time consuming, stressful and ineffective. This facilitated workshop will give educators time and space to develop an effective and pragmatic approach to respond to AI in our classrooms. By the end of the workshop, educators will develop common strategies they can use in their classroom, and we can clarify school-wide processes when students misuse AI. We will research best practices and develop a document that can be shared district wide to help educators and schools to respond to AI.
Presenters
avatar for Henry Turner

Henry Turner

Principal, Newton Public Schools
Principal, New North High School
avatar for Melissa Dilworth

Melissa Dilworth

English Department Chair, English Teacher
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

12:05pm EST

Tech-Enhanced EL Curriculum in Grades 3-5
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers K-5, Special Educators

Looking for ways to make student projects more engaging and manageable with the EL literacy curriculum? Join us for a hands-on session designed for teachers in grades 3-5. Discover ways to use digital tools to enhance EL performance tasks, hitting the digital literacy standards while aligning with EL Literacy goals.
Presenters
avatar for Jen Roy

Jen Roy

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Literacy; Universal Design for Learning

12:05pm EST

Tech-Enhanced EL Curriculum in Grades K-2
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Special Educators

Looking for ways to make student projects more engaging and manageable with the EL literacy curriculum? Join us for a hands-on session designed just for K-2 teachers. Discover simple ways to use digital tools to enhance EL performance tasks, hitting the digital literacy standards while aligning with EL Literacy goals.
Presenters
avatar for Donna Busa

Donna Busa

Digital Learning Coach, Newton Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

12:05pm EST

Wevideo: Design & Implement Student Media Projects with WeVideo
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

In this session, educators will learn how to use classroom tools in WeVideo to facilitate media projects. We’ll share curricular resources and best practices for facilitating each stage of a media project from generating a topic to showcasing student work! By the end of this session, you’ll be ready to implement a student media project that
builds academic vocabulary, content knowledge, and literacy while enhancing learning with 21st century skills!

This will be a live virtual 60-minute training with a presenter from WeVideo followed by 20 minutes of practice time supported (in person) by one of NPS’ Digital Learning Coaches.
Presenters
avatar for Trisha Kelleher

Trisha Kelleher

Web Facilitator & Online Learning Specialist, K-12, Newton Public Schools
avatar for Stu Ternigon

Stu Ternigon

Education Specialist, WeVideo
Stu Jernigan is an Education Specialist at WeVideo. Stu is the lead designer of WeVideo's professional learning, assignment ideas library, and other content designed to support teachers and students to get the most out of WeVideo's multimedia creation tools. Stu is a former High School... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

1:40pm EST

Demystifying Extended Reality in Education
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Do you keep hearing the terms XR, AR, and VR? Do you wonder what its all about and if its something that would benefit you and your students?

Join us to learn more about the technology, how it works, and how its being used in schools across the world to support educators and provide immersive learning experiences for students.

Our session will begin with a small overview of the technology, discussion around its current and future uses, and an opportunity to try on a VR headset and explore the metaverse with one of our XR Terra Experts. VR experiences will include guided discussions by a campfire with s'mores and hot chocolate, virtual field trips abroad, art therapy activities, and some quality time in the virtual dog park. (virtual dogs included!)

Presenters
SK

Sean Karimian

Director of Education Development
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

1:40pm EST

Everyone Can Create Projects with iPads
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Step‑by‑step tutorials that make fostering creativity with iPad easier than ever. From creating green‑screen video effects to recording podcasts and animating GIFs, these simple, scaffolded projects help you unlock student creativity and deliver engaging learning experiences.
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JH
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

1:40pm EST

Leveraging Varsity Tutors to Support Independent Learning In and Out of the Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators

Learn about the Varsity Tutors Online Learning Platform. You will be walked through all aspects of the platform including, Essay Review, 24/7 Chat tutoring, Live Group classes, College and Career Readiness and Personalized Learning.
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Courtney Schwartz

Director of Educational Partnerships, Varsity Tutors for Schools

Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Tutoring; Online tutoring; High Dosage Tutoring; Test prep; Chat Tutoring; Essay Support; Enrichment learning; College and Career Readiness; Personalized Learning

1:40pm EST

Responding to AI: Developing an Effective and Pragmatic Approach to Address Student Use and Misuse of AI Tools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Special Educators

Student use and misuse of AI continues to evolve. While there are innovative approaches for educators to use AI, investigations to detect AI plagiarism is time consuming, stressful and ineffective. This facilitated workshop will give educators time and space to develop an effective and pragmatic approach to respond to AI in our classrooms. By the end of the workshop, educators will develop common strategies they can use in their classroom, and we can clarify school-wide processes when students misuse AI. We will research best practices and develop a document that can be shared district wide to help educators and schools to respond to AI.
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Henry Turner

Principal, Newton Public Schools
Principal, New North High School
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Melissa Dilworth

English Department Chair, English Teacher
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology

1:40pm EST

ScratchJr and the Coding as Another Language Curriculum
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Para Professionals

In this session, we will present ScratchJr, a programming app designed specifically for children ages 4-8 to learn computer science concepts in a playful and developmentally appropriate way. Additionally, we will present the Coding as Another Language - ScratchJr curriculum, which positions coding as a means for self-expression and communication by integrating key literacy concepts into the instructional design. The ScratchJr app, the curriculum, and pedagogical framework have all been created by the DevTech Research Group based upon 20 years of research and development. Educators will learn how to use ScratchJr in the classroom to help foster creativity, computational thinking, storytelling, problem solving, collaboration, and so much more!
Presenters
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Jess Blake-West

Learning Experience Designer, ScratchJr
Jessica Blake-West is a second-year doctoral student as well as the ScratchJr Learning Experience Designer for the Developmental Technologies (DevTech) research group at Boston College. She completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience at Brown University and her... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Instructional Technology, Data and Research; Literacy; Social Emotional Learning; Technology/Engineering; Computer science education
 
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