SC EdTech 2021: Full Schedule

Welcome to EdTech 2021!

10:30am EDT

50 - Learning Self-Regulation in a Virtual Setting

Limited Capacity seats available

After March 2020, districts across the state embarked upon the virtual education system journey. Instruction and student support (telehealth, tele-counseling, remote food preparation...) were delivered virtually. In the world of social-emotional learning, calming spaces to help promote self-regulation in a brick-and-mortar setting were just gaining traction as a SEL practice when, again, virtual became the only option. Virtual calming spaces found their place, although still evolving, as the option to promote self-regulation.

Speakers

Krystine Douglas

Wednesday October 20, 2021 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
MR203 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Host Organization South Carolina Department of Education

12:45pm EDT

172 - High-Flex Classrooms, or Just High Stress? Engaging Learners in the Post-Pandemic Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

We all thought last school year was the hardest year yet, but so far this one hasn't been a piece of cake either. Teaching in the post-pandemic classroom can still be stressful and overwhelming. During this session, we will look at how to manage students both in-person and virtually with engaging and interactive lessons. Join us to find out how Poly cameras can be true game changers, talk through effective teaching practices, and learn strategies to help connect students in the classroom and at home.

Speakers

Carrie Fesperman

Digital Learning & Collaboration Specialist, Encore Technology Group

As a classroom teacher for 14 years, I taught first grade, second grade, and ESOL. I started working with my district to help lead professional development for my grade level and discovered my passion. I love helping teachers. The teaching profession is hard, and I found my place... Read More →

Wednesday October 20, 2021 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
MR106 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Administrative, Technology Coordinators, Technical | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Administrative, Technology Coordinators, Technical

Host Organization Encore Technology Group

2:00pm EDT

76 - Can you see my screen? Emergency Virtual Teaching to Best Practices in Multi-format Instructional Delivery

Limited Capacity seats available

Instruction in simultaneous multi-delivery formats sparked new conversations in determining best practices for engaging learners. The results of being taught in this format on subsequent Student Teaching were not only positive for the ST, but the Cooperating Teachers and K-5 learners as well. Tips, Tricks, and Technical methods in Canvas as well as feedback from stakeholders will be presented.

Speakers

Shelly Meyers

Professor, Elementary Education, Limestone University

Dr. Shelly Meyers, Professor, Elementary Education & Literacy, Limestone UniversityDr. Virginia Scates, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education & Field & Clinical Practice University Supervisor, Limestone UniversityMrs. Jess Harris, Lecturer of Education, Director of STEAM and Space... Read More →

Wednesday October 20, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Ballroom A Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Host Organization Limestone University

3:30pm EDT

122 - Let's Get Personal - Connect with Students on Every Level

Limited Capacity seats available

Connecting with and motivating students when distance separates us is a challenge we have all worked to overcome. This session will be filled with strategies to improve engagement as you personalize your virtual content and delivery for students. The tips apply in the face to face setting as well.

Speakers

Beth Goff

Director of Instructional Technology, Clover School District

A sweet 16 years into my career, one thing I know: I am still learning and growing! We can all learn from our peers, students and community at large. Our district's 1:1 initiative called Clover's Connected Classroom is very personal to me. I truly believe we are all Connected to LEAD... Read More →

Wednesday October 20, 2021 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Host Organization Clover School District

3:30pm EDT

70 - The "NEW" Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

What does the "new" classroom look like? Ensure you are prepared for the unexpected. Create environments that draw students into active participation and give teachers the flexibility in how they teach. Our solutions are easy to use, adaptable and support student engagement. We will showcase a variety of innovative solutions that can be used in any learning scenario.

Speakers

John Semberger

President, BridgeTek Solutions

John is President of BridgeTek Solutions and has almost 40 years of experience providing technical support to school districts throughout the Carolinas. A few of his certifications include; ?Cloud Technologies certified specializing in Identity Management, Azure Active Directory... Read More →

Wednesday October 20, 2021 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom B Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Technology Coordinators | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Technology Coordinators

Host Organization BridgeTek Solutions

8:30am EDT

17 - Beyond these four walls- virtual field trips

Limited Capacity full
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Learn how Virtual Field Trips can enhance student learning and preserve instructional time. Synchronous Virtual field trips provide authentic experiences while addressing content standards and can support learners' needs without leaving the comfort of your school or their home. Join us to learn the value of virtual field trips and how they can support educational goals and standards.

Speakers

Jasmine Poor

Thursday October 21, 2021 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
MR205 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, K-5, 6-8, Administrative, Technology Coordinators | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, K-5, 6-8, Administrative, Technology Coordinators

Host Organization Greenville County Public Schools

8:30am EDT

188 - Learning Object Repository (LOR): Setting the Table for Successful Student Learning

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will introduce the Instruction Hub (LOR) and go through all the features that will allow for easy lesson integration. Participants will understand all the features of the LOR and begin to build Playlists that can be used immediately for meetings or classroom use. This session will include hands-on interactive instruction to allow users to work at their own pace.

Speakers

Paige Mitchell

Learning Engagement Coach, SC Department of Education

Paige Mitchell is a Learning Engagement Coach for Teachers with the Office of Early Learning and Literacy at the State Department. She is a expert on the Instruction Hub and shares activities and lessons with teachers across the state of South Carolina. Prior to becoming a Learning... Read More →

Thursday October 21, 2021 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
MR202 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5

Host Organization SCDE

12:45pm EDT

173 - High-Flex Classrooms, or Just High Stress? Engaging Learners in the Post-Pandemic Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Carrie Fesperman

Digital Learning & Collaboration Specialist, Encore Technology Group

Thursday October 21, 2021 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
MR106 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Host Organization Encore Technology Group

12:45pm EDT

182 - Join the Hunt for Quality Digital Resources in the Instruction Hub

Limited Capacity full
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Teachers can get lost in the world of Google, hunting for high quality, vetted digital resources. Hunt no more! South Carolina DOE has purchased the Instruction Hub by SAFARI Montage for every SC district. Join this session to learn more about the Hub and hear practical stories from the School District of Pickens County, who have used this resource successfully for many years.

Speakers

Sharon Huff

Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Service, School District of Pickens County

Thursday October 21, 2021 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
MR102/103 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Administrative, Technical | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Administrative, Technical

Host Organization School District of Pickens County

2:00pm EDT

39 - Walking the Walk with Hyperdoc Book Talks

Limited Capacity seats available

How can I have student engagement in a book talk if I can't have all my students with me? What if I want a meaningful book experience with more than one class or grade at a time? This session shows how Hendrix Elementary used a novel hyperdoc to share and collaborate on their district-wide D2 Reads Initiative. We will also provide ideas and templates for creating your own hyperdocs that engage readers in class and online!

Speakers

Erin Luc

Reading Interventionist, Hendrix Elementary School

Erin Luc is the Reading Interventionist at James H. Hendrix Elementary School in Spartanburg District 2. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Converse College in 2005 and her Master's Degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology from the University of Utah... Read More →

Thursday October 21, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
MR206 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, K-5, 6-8, 9-12 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Host Organization Hendrix Elementary School

3:45pm EDT

123 - How to engage students in Mathematics through the computer screen in 5 easy steps

Limited Capacity seats available

Did you get thrown into virtual teaching? Need some ideas? In this session I will share with you what I did on my journey. I will share the plans and activities I made before during and after the teaching. Although I promarily use GOOGLE tools, I also will give participants access to my class app, my virtual classroom, and all resource links!!

Speakers

Kristy McIntyre

Mathematics Teacher, Camden Middle School

Dr. Kristy McIntyre, a veteran speaker at conferences such as EdTech, SCAMLE, Infuse, and Edmentum, has earned degrees in elementary education, early childhood education, educational leadership, and management, as well as research experience in many areas of education. Outside of... Read More →

Thursday October 21, 2021 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
MR108 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Host Organization KCSD - Camden Middle School

3:45pm EDT

135 - Busting Bad: More Engaging Video Conferencing

Limited Capacity seats available

We have all been on video calls that made our heads hurt and where we are certain nothing was gained from the interaction with our students. Let's set future video recordings and live meetings up for success by nailing down the absolute must dos for the most engaging video feeds!

Speakers

Beth Goff

Director of Instructional Technology, Clover School District

Thursday October 21, 2021 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
MR203 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Host Organization Clover School District

9:00am EDT

179 - More than presentations: 3 powerful features of Google Slides

Limited Capacity filling up

Google Slides can be more than just a presentation tool. In this workshop, you will explore three under-utilized features of Google Slides: Slide Master, Link to Slides, and Publish to Web. Each feature can provide higher levels of engagement and interactivity for your students. Participants will build sample slideshows as they investigate each feature.

Speakers

Shannon Borum

Teacher, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

I teach High School French and am a fierce advocate for world language education and teachers. Not surprisingly, I'm a nerd for professional development that is practical for teachers. I'm pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Practice & Innovation, with a concentration in Learning Design... Read More →

Friday October 22, 2021 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ballroom B Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Technical | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, General, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Technical

Host Organization Griffin-Spalding County Schools

9:00am EDT

62 - Go Rogue: Creating Chaos to Re-energize Your Classroom!

Limited Capacity full
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Finding ways to reach all students and effectively implement new strategies and digital tools into the classroom can be overwhelming. We will explore activities like PBL, Hyperdocs, Choice Boards, Digital Breakouts and AR/VR for more active learning! Bring ideas to your classroom that promote student agency and enhance learning experiences whether in-person, hybrid or fully virtual learning.

Speakers

Rachelle Dené Poth

Spanish and STEAM Teacher, Consultant, Riverview School District

Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master’s in Instructional Technology, and is currently pursuing a second... Read More →

Friday October 22, 2021 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ballroom A Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, K-5, 6-8, 9-12 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Host Organization Riverview School District

9:00am EDT

WORKSHOP 166 - How to Teach Online Without Losing Your Students (Or Your Mind)

Limited Capacity seats available

The Pandemic of 2020 introduced many, for better or worse, to online learning. In this workshop, we will celebrate the better and fix the worse. You'll learn strategies for increasing student engagement, providing more feedback in less time, and tips and tools for online content creation. Faculty and students in Winthrop's MED in Learning Design and Technology will provide hands on instruction on the use of technology and strategies to help you teach 100% online or hybrid classes. *$10 FEE REQUIRED TO ATTEND - PAYMENT CAN BE MADE AT REGISTRATION COUNTER*

NOTE: Participants will need a computer (Mac or PC) and an SD card to save files from cameras.

Speakers

Marshall Jones

Professor of Learning Design and Technology, Winthrop University

I have been working in the field of Educational Technology for more than 20 years. My areas of expertise include: online learning, instructional design, educational media production, open educational resources and emerging technologies in education. Talk to me about any of those things... Read More →

Friday October 22, 2021 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
MR205 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Host Organization Winthrop University

9:00am EDT

WORKSHOP 167 - Coding With Micro:Bits

Limited Capacity seats available

Need a fun and hands-on way to teach STEM. How about Micro:Bits! A makerspace styled interactive computing device where students can create, code, and share their ideas with others. These devices are inexpensive and the program to code them is free. This session will provide ideas and guidance on what supplies you will need and where to find them. Bring STEM to life. *$10 FEE REQUIRED TO ATTEND - PAYMENT CAN BE MADE AT REGISTRATION COUNTER*

Speakers

Lorien Cafarella

Teacher, Charleston County School District

Link to presentationhttps://bit.ly/MicroBitsPresent

Friday October 22, 2021 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
MR208 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, K-5, 6-8 | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, K-5, 6-8

Host Organization Charleston County School District

10:15am EDT

61 - Chart A New Course: Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore versatile ideas and digital tools for helping students to navigate in the digital world while building the vital SEL and communication skills they need. Providing a space to connect with our students is critical. Whether in our classrooms or virtually, we can foster connectedness by leveraging the right tools. Empower students as they develop skills essential for their future!

Speakers

Rachelle Dené Poth

Spanish and STEAM Teacher, Consultant, Riverview School District

Friday October 22, 2021 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Ballroom A Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Virtual Teaching, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Administrative, Technology Coordinators | e-Learning and One to One Initiatives, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Administrative, Technology Coordinators

Host Organization Riverview School District