UTC 2025

Imagine being able to give students a textbook that has exactly the right content that they need in order to be successful. Sure, some disciplines have online textbooks, but rarely are they designed to meet all your curriculum needs because every teacher and every classroom situation is different. Whether you are a core content teacher looking for ways to condense information into more palatable chunks for your students or you are a related arts teacher with no textbook, this is for you! In this session, you will learn how to harness the powers of Bookcreator and Canva to build an interactive e-textbook for your classroom that you can customize to your exact needs!
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Imagine being able to give students a textbook that has exactly the right content that they need in order to be successful. Sure, some disciplines have online textbooks, but rarely are they designed to meet all your curriculum needs because every teacher and every classroom situation is different. Whether you are a core content teacher looking for ways to condense information into more palatable chunks for your students or you are a related arts teacher with no textbook, this is for you! In this session, you will learn how to harness the powers of Bookcreator and Canva to build an interactive e-textbook for your classroom that you can customize to your exact needs!
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Educators will be introduced to and explore online NASA Resources to enhance their STEM teaching and student STEM learning. This presentation will help teachers find what they need when faced with all that NASA education has to offer.
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Gimzos is an interactive math and science website suitable for elementary through high school. There is a wide range of topics for students' exploration, experimentation, and visualization. Greenville County Schools purchases Gizmos for grades 3-5 in the areas of math and science, and Gizmos are also available for science in the middle and high school grades. This session is intended for teachers new to Gizmos, not for advanced users. We will look at the website's organization, topics, and features, as well as discuss a variety of ideas for classroom use. The presenter is a fifth-grade teacher and will focus mostly on the elementary curriculum; however, middle and high school teachers are also welcome to attend.
X: @JessicaRahn
Instagram: @_rahnsrockets_
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Join Ken Morrill, co-founder of The Diner Studio and middle school art and design teacher, to explore how metaverse spaces are transforming STEAM education. Learn how custom virtual environments connect K-12 students, educators, and professionals for interactive, project-based learning. See real-world examples of digital twins and career-connected experiences while discovering best practices for integrating metaverse tools into your curriculum. This session includes a hands-on demo and design session, so bring a laptop or tablet to explore live metaverse experiences. The future of learning is here—be part of it! More details at www.thediner.rocks/utc.
Instagram: @kmorrilldesign, @gxxnar, @thediner.rocks
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