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Wednesday, July 16
 

8:30am EDT

Amping Up Literacy Instruction with AI
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Are you new to AI? Or maybe just looking for effective ways to use it in the classroom? Come join us to explore ways to use artificial intelligence to support your literacy instruction in the elementary classroom. We’ll share practical ways to use AI to create choice boards, writing prompts, rubrics, visuals, and images, design instructional slides, provide feedback, and so much more! Be sure to bring your device for this hands-on session.
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Sarah McKinney

Other, North Greenville University
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
237
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8:30am EDT

Curipod for 100% Student Engagement
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Spark creativity and dynamic discussions to make learning rigorous and fun. In this session, discover how to leverage AI to plan creative full classroom experiences and provide an immediate feedback loop that drives achievement (increase ‘meets’ and ‘masters’ 22%). Then, Curipod’s insight reports will be used to capture both classroom-wide and individual progress, providing valuable data to inform and refine instructional strategies. Walk away with a ready-to-use lesson customized to meet the needs of your classroom.
X: @curipodofficial
Instagram: curipod
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Stephanie Crews

Vendor, Curipod
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
204
  AI Tools

8:30am EDT

Tech Tools for Teaching Multilingual Learners
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Discover five powerful and practical websites to enhance your instruction for multilingual learners across all grade levels. As an elementary multilingual learner teacher, I’ll share my go-to digital resources that make teaching more engaging, effective, and accessible for students. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, specialist, or administrator, these tools will empower you to better support multilingual learners in your setting. Bring your computer and get ready to explore these resources hands-on, with tips and strategies you can implement immediately!
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Haley Giles

Other, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
211

9:45am EDT

Amping Up Literacy Instruction with AI
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Are you new to AI? Or maybe just looking for effective ways to use it in the classroom? Come join us to explore ways to use artificial intelligence to support your literacy instruction in the elementary classroom. We’ll share practical ways to use AI to create choice boards, writing prompts, rubrics, visuals, and images, design instructional slides, provide feedback, and so much more! Be sure to bring your device for this hands-on session.
Session Resources
Speakers
SM

Sarah McKinney

Other, North Greenville University
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
237
  AI Tools

9:45am EDT

Curipod for 100% Student Engagement
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Spark creativity and dynamic discussions to make learning rigorous and fun. In this session, discover how to leverage AI to plan creative full classroom experiences and provide an immediate feedback loop that drives achievement (increase ‘meets’ and ‘masters’ 22%). Then, Curipod’s insight reports will be used to capture both classroom-wide and individual progress, providing valuable data to inform and refine instructional strategies. Walk away with a ready-to-use lesson customized to meet the needs of your classroom.
X: @curipodofficial
Instagram: curipod
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SC

Stephanie Crews

Vendor, Curipod
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
204
  AI Tools

9:45am EDT

Making E-Learning Meaningful for Primary Grades
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
As a Primary teacher, I understand that e-learning can feel a little overwhelming. I am excited to invite you to join our session where we will explore how to make any e-learning day a success for your classroom! During this session, we will cover essential topics such as communication with families, preparation for an e-learning day, setting classroom expectations for using Chromebooks at home, effective apps to utilize, and we will also address any questions you may have.
Instagram: @sotelossunbeams
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AS

Ashleigh Sotelo

Early childhood teacher, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
239
  AI Tools  Apps or Web 2.0 tools  Chromebooks

9:45am EDT

Tech Tools for Teaching Multilingual Learners
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Discover five powerful and practical websites to enhance your instruction for multilingual learners across all grade levels. As an elementary multilingual learner teacher, I’ll share my go-to digital resources that make teaching more engaging, effective, and accessible for students. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, specialist, or administrator, these tools will empower you to better support multilingual learners in your setting. Bring your computer and get ready to explore these resources hands-on, with tips and strategies you can implement immediately!
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HG

Haley Giles

Other, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
211

9:45am EDT

Interactive EdTech Workshop: Bring Your Questions, Leave with Solutions
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Are you looking for new ways to integrate edtech into your classroom or school? Struggling with student engagement, tech management, or finding the right tools to support instruction? Sometimes, the best instructional strategies emerge from great collaborative conversations—and this session is designed to spark just that. Join Josh Shepard, a former elementary teacher, instructional technology coach, and K-12 Chief Technology Officer for Oconee County Schools, SC, who now serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of an edtech software company. With experience on all sides of education technology—from the classroom to district leadership to building innovative edtech solutions—Josh brings a unique perspective on how to maximize technology for teaching and learning. This interactive session is an open forum where teachers and administrators can bring their questions, challenges, and ideas related to edtech integration, student engagement, classroom management with technology, and more. Whether you need practical strategies, expert insights, or creative solutions, this session will help you walk away with actionable takeaways to implement in your school or classroom. Come ready to ask, share, and collaborate—because sometimes the best solutions come from simply talking through the challenges together!
X: @joshua_shepard
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avatar for Josh Shepard

Josh Shepard

Co-Founder & CEO | Former K12 CTO, EdTech Coach, and Elementary Teacher, simpldiscipline
Josh Shepard is an innovative leader with a proven track record in K-12 education, educational technology, and strategic management. With a career that began in the classroom as an elementary school teacher (5th grade was his favorite), Josh later served as an instructional technology... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
208

11:00am EDT

AI In the Classroom
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Discover practical tips and creative tricks for using AI in the elementary classroom to enhance learning and engagement. This presentation will explore ways AI can support lesson planning, personalize student learning, and streamline tasks like generating writing prompts or interactive activities. Learn simple, effective strategies to integrate AI tools while maintaining a fun and student-friendly environment!
X: @Ahuffling
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AC

Amanda Chackal

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
215
  AI Tools

11:00am EDT

Curipod for 100% Student Engagement
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Spark creativity and dynamic discussions to make learning rigorous and fun. In this session, discover how to leverage AI to plan creative full classroom experiences and provide an immediate feedback loop that drives achievement (increase ‘meets’ and ‘masters’ 22%). Then, Curipod’s insight reports will be used to capture both classroom-wide and individual progress, providing valuable data to inform and refine instructional strategies. Walk away with a ready-to-use lesson customized to meet the needs of your classroom.
X: @curipodofficial
Instagram: curipod
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Speakers
SC

Stephanie Crews

Vendor, Curipod
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
204
  AI Tools

11:00am EDT

Save Valuable Time Using MagicAI for Elementary Science
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Explore how MagicAI can revolutionize elementary science instruction and save you time in planning. MagicAI tools will support students by fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on inquiry. This session will showcase practical ways to use MagicAI tools to support student investigations, student talk, data analysis, formative assessments, differentiated scaffolds, and scientific reasoning. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that bring the power of AI into your science classroom while keeping learning interactive and engaging.
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avatar for Katie Dell'Oso

Katie Dell'Oso

Instructional support, Greenville County
Elementary Science and STEAM Academic Specialist for Greenville County Schools
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
231
  AI Tools

11:00am EDT

Making E-Learning Meaningful for Primary Grades
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
As a Primary teacher, I understand that e-learning can feel a little overwhelming. I am excited to invite you to join our session where we will explore how to make any e-learning day a success for your classroom! During this session, we will cover essential topics such as communication with families, preparation for an e-learning day, setting classroom expectations for using Chromebooks at home, effective apps to utilize, and we will also address any questions you may have.
Instagram: @sotelossunbeams
Session Resources
Speakers
AS

Ashleigh Sotelo

Early childhood teacher, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
239
  AI Tools  Apps or Web 2.0 tools  Chromebooks

11:00am EDT

Using Online NASA Resources to Teach STEM Concepts
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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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Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
227

12:15pm EDT

AI In the Classroom
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Discover practical tips and creative tricks for using AI in the elementary classroom to enhance learning and engagement. This presentation will explore ways AI can support lesson planning, personalize student learning, and streamline tasks like generating writing prompts or interactive activities. Learn simple, effective strategies to integrate AI tools while maintaining a fun and student-friendly environment!
X: @Ahuffling
Session Resources
Speakers
AC

Amanda Chackal

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
215
  AI Tools

12:15pm EDT

AI Song Generation for ALL Subjects
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Discover how to create AI-generated songs tailored for any grade level and subject! In this interactive session, you’ll explore how ChatGPT and Magic School can craft compelling lyrics while leveraging Suno.AI’s powerful music composition tools. Through hands-on activities, you’ll gain practical strategies to seamlessly integrate these innovations into your classroom, enhancing student engagement and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Walk away inspired and equipped to transform your teaching with the power of AI-driven music creation!
X: @middleologist
Instagram: N/A
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Speakers
avatar for Catherine Owens

Catherine Owens

Instructional support, Sumter School District
Catherine Owens is a passionate instructional innovation specialist with over eight years of experience in various South Carolina school districts. At Sumter County Schools, she designs impactful professional development sessions integrating the latest educational technologies to... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
223
  AI Tools

12:15pm EDT

Beyond the Buzz: How AI Can Work for You (Not Replace You) in the Classroom
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
AI is more than just a buzzword, it’s a powerful tool that can enhance teaching, boost productivity, and support student differentiation. But how can educators use AI effectively and confidently without feeling overwhelmed? In this engaging session, we’ll debunk common AI myths and dive into practical, classroom-ready strategies for using tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to streamline lesson planning, differentiate instruction, and reduce teacher workload. Through a live AI demonstration, you’ll see firsthand how AI can generate lesson ideas, scaffold instruction, and personalize student feedback. This session is designed for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators looking for real-world, actionable strategies—no prior AI experience required! Walk away feeling empowered and confident in how AI can work for you, not replace you, in the classroom.
X: @EdTechCorey
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Corey Hagans

Other, University of South Carolina
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
218
  AI Tools

12:15pm EDT

Leveraging AI for Lesson Planning
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Join us as we explore all of the places you can leverage AI in order to build the best lesson plan. Participants will work through several digital tools (EdPuzzle, Quizzizz, Google Classroom, MagicSchools, and more) to find the best supports for building a lesson plan that meet the needs of all learners!
X: @CJIhme
Instagram: @mathwithihme
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avatar for Charlotte Ihme

Charlotte Ihme

Instructional Coach, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
231
  AI Tools

12:15pm EDT

Google Notebook LM: Your AI Sidekick for Smarter Teaching
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
What if you had an AI assistant to analyze student work, summarize topics, and uncover key insights—effortlessly? Google Notebook LM lets teachers upload lesson materials, student work, and more to instantly gain AI-driven insights. It identifies trends, makes connections, and provides citations for accuracy. The Deep Dive podcast feature can even transform materials into an interactive audio experience, letting you listen, learn, and ask questions. Whether simplifying content, exploring data, or streamlining planning, Notebook LM helps you work smarter, not harder. Leave with practical ways to save time and enhance learning!
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avatar for Chelsey Troutman

Chelsey Troutman

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
I am a 3rd grade teacher at Brushy Creek Elementary in Greenville County. I am entering my 12th year of teaching. Six of those years were spent teaching 2nd grade. I love incorporating technology into my lessons! 
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
217
  AI Tools  Google

12:45pm EDT

AI Tools for Teachers
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Learn about AI tools for teachers that can save time by making documents for the classroom such as lesson plans. Explore tools to use current presentations with AI questions to ensure students understand the concept. Be prepared to explore Magic School AI, Curipod, Brisk Teaching & School AI, Khan Academy & Kami. They will learn about six products that use AI to help educators save time and prepare their students to grasp the lessons being taught. Magic School AI, School AI, Khan Academy, Curipod, Brisk Teaching, and Kami. Each product uses AI to assist educators in making assessments, presentations, letters to parents, emails, jokes, worksheets, and questions for videos, just to name a few choices.
X: @Mickeyteacher
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Speakers
avatar for Abby Schiferl

Abby Schiferl

Middle school teacher, Pickens County
Abigail Schiferl currently serves as a middle school Gateway to Technology teacher that teaches Project Lead the Way classes Automation/Robotics, Design/Modeling and Flight/Space.  She works at Pickens Middle School  in the School District of Pickens County in Pickens, South Carolina. In her 17  years of teaching she has taught middle level math & science and currently PLTW. She is Google Certified Level 1 & 2,  Wakelet Certified & Ambassador, Flipgrid Ambassador, Kami Certified Educator 1 & 2 & Kami... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
230
  AI Tools

12:45pm EDT

Tech-Infused Storytelling: Unleashing Creativity in First Graders with Mind Mapping, Digital Art, and MagicSchool AI
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
In this session, this session will showcase an innovative approach to storytelling in the first-grade classroom, focusing on the integration of technology through mind mapping, digital art creation, and the use of MagicSchool AI. This engaging method not only enhances students' creative expression but also supports their writing development in a dynamic and interactive way.
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Speakers
AS

Amanda Stegen

Early childhood teacher, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
216
  AI Tools

2:00pm EDT

AI Tools for Teachers
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Learn about AI tools for teachers that can save time by making documents for the classroom such as lesson plans. Explore tools to use current presentations with AI questions to ensure students understand the concept. Be prepared to explore Magic School AI, Curipod, Brisk Teaching & School AI, Khan Academy & Kami. They will learn about six products that use AI to help educators save time and prepare their students to grasp the lessons being taught. Magic School AI, School AI, Khan Academy, Curipod, Brisk Teaching, and Kami. Each product uses AI to assist educators in making assessments, presentations, letters to parents, emails, jokes, worksheets, and questions for videos, just to name a few choices.
X: @Mickeyteacher
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Speakers
avatar for Abby Schiferl

Abby Schiferl

Middle school teacher, Pickens County
Abigail Schiferl currently serves as a middle school Gateway to Technology teacher that teaches Project Lead the Way classes Automation/Robotics, Design/Modeling and Flight/Space.  She works at Pickens Middle School  in the School District of Pickens County in Pickens, South Carolina. In her 17  years of teaching she has taught middle level math & science and currently PLTW. She is Google Certified Level 1 & 2,  Wakelet Certified & Ambassador, Flipgrid Ambassador, Kami Certified Educator 1 & 2 & Kami... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
230
  AI Tools

2:00pm EDT

Tech-Infused Storytelling: Unleashing Creativity in First Graders with Mind Mapping, Digital Art, and MagicSchool AI
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
In this session, this session will showcase an innovative approach to storytelling in the first-grade classroom, focusing on the integration of technology through mind mapping, digital art creation, and the use of MagicSchool AI. This engaging method not only enhances students' creative expression but also supports their writing development in a dynamic and interactive way.
Session Resources
Speakers
AS

Amanda Stegen

Early childhood teacher, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
216
  AI Tools
 
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