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Welcome to the 2025 Upstate Technology Conference!

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Tuesday, July 15
 

8:30am EDT

Literacy Liftoff: Bringing Back the Love of Reading with Novel Effect
Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
237
Let’s dive in and explore how to get ALL early childhood and elementary-age readers engaged with Novel Effect! Are you new to Novel Effect? Come and listen to what this technology can do to enhance the reading environment and to engage your readers! We will explore a variety of books and discuss how additional tech tools can be used to provide CREATIVE and COLLABORATIVE learning experiences.
Session Resources
Speakers
SM

Sarah McKinney

Other, North Greenville University
CM
Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
237
  Chromebooks   iPad   Or Something Else Awesome!

9:45am EDT

Literacy Liftoff: Bringing Back the Love of Reading with Novel Effect
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
237
Let’s dive in and explore how to get ALL early childhood and elementary-age readers engaged with Novel Effect! Are you new to Novel Effect? Come and listen to what this technology can do to enhance the reading environment and to engage your readers! We will explore a variety of books and discuss how additional tech tools can be used to provide CREATIVE and COLLABORATIVE learning experiences.
Session Resources
Speakers
SM

Sarah McKinney

Other, North Greenville University
CM
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
237
  Chromebooks   iPad   Or Something Else Awesome!

11:00am EDT

Mastery Connect for Administrators and Instructional Coaches
Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
229
This Mastery Connect session is an intro/refresher for administrators and instructional coaches. We will explore how to view school data and assessments, as well as its many features that can be used to assist users in making data driven, instructional decisions.
Session Resources
Speakers
SC

Stephanie Calloway

Instructional support, Greenville County
Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
229
  Or Something Else Awesome!

12:45pm EDT

SNOW DAY!: eLearning Tips and Tricks for the Early Childhood Classroom
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
237
Have you ever watched the ticker on TV or refreshed your screen every hour on the hour to see if your school district has declared a snow day? Obsessively opening your weather app to see that tiny snowflake appear? Or what happens if severe weather requires eLearning for more than a day? Are you and your young students prepared to take your classroom digital? Attend this session to learn a variety of strategies and tools to make the transition to virtual learning as smooth as possible. Be ready to participate in an interactive and engaging hour when we will put these tools to use. We will primarily be using Google Meet, Slides, and Classroom.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Harris

Amanda Harris

Early childhood teacher, Greenville County
My name is Amanda Harris and I am currently starting my 18th year in education, 15 of which have been in the primary classroom.  I currently teach at Monarch Elementary in the Greenville County School District and will be in an interventionist position for the 2023-2024 school year... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
237
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Chromebooks   Google

2:00pm EDT

Beyond the Red Pen: Effective Strategies for Instant AI-Powered Student Feedback
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
223
Giving students timely, meaningful feedback shouldn’t mean spending hours grading. In this session, you’ll learn how to implement immediate feedback using free, AI-powered tools designed to support student learning while saving you time. These tools provide real-time, personalized feedback on writing and assessments, helping students improve while they work—not days later. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to integrate instant feedback into your classroom and see how AI can support, not replace, your role as an educator. Plus, all tools covered are FERPA and COPPA compliant, ensuring student data stays protected.
X: @resilientteachr
Instagram: @teachingmindbodyandsoul
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Brittany Blackwell

Brittany Blackwell

Educational Consultant & Podcast Host, The Resilient Teacher Podcast
Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed., is an an award winning special educator and teacher burnout & sustainability strategist from South Carolina. With over thirteen years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms, Brittany has become an expert in addressing teacher burnout. She... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
223
  AI Tools

2:00pm EDT

Ignite Critical Thinking: Spark Brain Power with Flippity and Canva Whiteboard
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
225
In our classrooms we see students struggle with thinking critically and independently, often relying on surface-level responses rather than engaging in deep thought. This session will explore strategies that fuel critical thinking, enhanced by interactive and dynamic activities designed with Flippity and Canva. Join us as we ignite critical thinking and inspire students to engage with standards-based learning on a deeper level.
X: @MrsAPursley
Session Resources
Speakers
AP

Ashley Pursley

Instructional support, Anderson School District Five
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
225
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools

2:00pm EDT

Boom-Self Checking for Elementary
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
236
Are you seeking SELF-CHECKING (Audio available) targeted literacy center activities, remediation or enrichment tools, review and practice opportunities, or ways to make those e-learning days easier? BOOM, it's here! Learn how to organize folders, find targeted activities, create assignments with a click, and instantly implement them in your classroom to use year after year. Some experience using Google Classroom and Google Slides is strongly encouraged.
Instagram: @_michelle.lynch
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Lynch

Michelle Lynch

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
I have taught first grade for 15 years. I taught at AJ Whittenberg for 14 years, and now Buena Vista is my new home. I continuously try to find new ways to keep students engaged during independent work. It must be engaging, effective, and give immediate feedback. I can't wait to share... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
236
  Chromebooks   Google   iPad

2:00pm EDT

Mastery Connect for Teachers
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
229
This Mastery Connect session is an intro/refresher for teachers. We will explore how to view class data and assessments, as well as its many features that can be used to assist users in making data driven, instructional decisions.
Session Resources
Speakers
SC

Stephanie Calloway

Instructional support, Greenville County
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
229
  Or Something Else Awesome!

3:15pm EDT

Beyond the Red Pen: Effective Strategies for Instant AI-Powered Student Feedback
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
223
Giving students timely, meaningful feedback shouldn’t mean spending hours grading. In this session, you’ll learn how to implement immediate feedback using free, AI-powered tools designed to support student learning while saving you time. These tools provide real-time, personalized feedback on writing and assessments, helping students improve while they work—not days later. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to integrate instant feedback into your classroom and see how AI can support, not replace, your role as an educator. Plus, all tools covered are FERPA and COPPA compliant, ensuring student data stays protected.
X: @resilientteachr
Instagram: @teachingmindbodyandsoul
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Brittany Blackwell

Brittany Blackwell

Educational Consultant & Podcast Host, The Resilient Teacher Podcast
Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed., is an an award winning special educator and teacher burnout & sustainability strategist from South Carolina. With over thirteen years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms, Brittany has become an expert in addressing teacher burnout. She... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
223
  AI Tools

3:15pm EDT

Ignite Critical Thinking: Spark Brain Power with Flippity and Canva Whiteboard
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
225
In our classrooms we see students struggle with thinking critically and independently, often relying on surface-level responses rather than engaging in deep thought. This session will explore strategies that fuel critical thinking, enhanced by interactive and dynamic activities designed with Flippity and Canva. Join us as we ignite critical thinking and inspire students to engage with standards-based learning on a deeper level.
X: @MrsAPursley
Session Resources
Speakers
AP

Ashley Pursley

Instructional support, Anderson School District Five
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
225
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools

3:15pm EDT

Boom-Self Checking for Elementary
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
236
Are you seeking SELF-CHECKING (Audio available) targeted literacy center activities, remediation or enrichment tools, review and practice opportunities, or ways to make those e-learning days easier? BOOM, it's here! Learn how to organize folders, find targeted activities, create assignments with a click, and instantly implement them in your classroom to use year after year. Some experience using Google Classroom and Google Slides is strongly encouraged.
Instagram: @_michelle.lynch
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Lynch

Michelle Lynch

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
I have taught first grade for 15 years. I taught at AJ Whittenberg for 14 years, and now Buena Vista is my new home. I continuously try to find new ways to keep students engaged during independent work. It must be engaging, effective, and give immediate feedback. I can't wait to share... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
236
  Chromebooks   Google   iPad
 
Wednesday, July 16
 

8:30am EDT

Tech Tools for Teaching Multilingual Learners
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
211
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!
Session Resources
Speakers
HG

Haley Giles

Other, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
211
  AI Tools   Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Chromebooks   Google

8:30am EDT

Narrative TDW Practice in Google Sites
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
223
In this session, we will explore how to effectively use Google Sites to simulate the SC READY TDW format. This approach is an excellent way to support student sin developing their test-taking skills, ultimately reducing the cognitive load associated with the new format. Join this session to enhance your students' writing skills and incorporate a new EdTech tool!
Instagram: n/a
Session Resources
Speakers
TW

Taylor Willard

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
223
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Google

8:30am EDT

IXL to the Max!
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
234
IXL is a skills-based website that can help students in ALL grades target specific topics and reinforce learning. This session will help you take IXL to the MAX as we explore all of the features available, including instructional videos, state standards alignment, real-time analytics, personalized learning, quizzes, and group jams! Please make sure that your school has purchased or is interested in purchasing a subscription before attending this session. This session could also be appropriate for instructional leaders and administration considering purchasing IXL for their schools. The presenter is a fifth-grade teacher and will focus primarily on the elementary school curriculum, but middle and high school teachers are also welcome to attend.
X: @JessicaRahn
Instagram: @_rahnsrockets_
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Rahn

Jessica Rahn

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
I attended Greenville County Schools and grew up here in Greenville. I graduated summa cum laude from Furman University in 2007 and also completed a Master's in Literacy at Furman University in 2010. I was honored to be selected as a top ten finalist for the 2014/2015 Greenville County... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
234
  Chromebooks

9:45am EDT

Tech Tools for Teaching Multilingual Learners
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
211
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!
Session Resources
Speakers
HG

Haley Giles

Other, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
211
  AI Tools   Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Chromebooks   Google

9:45am EDT

Narrative TDW Practice in Google Sites
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
223
In this session, we will explore how to effectively use Google Sites to simulate the SC READY TDW format. This approach is an excellent way to support student sin developing their test-taking skills, ultimately reducing the cognitive load associated with the new format. Join this session to enhance your students' writing skills and incorporate a new EdTech tool!
Instagram: n/a
Session Resources
Speakers
TW

Taylor Willard

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
223
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Google

9:45am EDT

IXL to the Max!
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
234
IXL is a skills-based website that can help students in ALL grades target specific topics and reinforce learning. This session will help you take IXL to the MAX as we explore all of the features available, including instructional videos, state standards alignment, real-time analytics, personalized learning, quizzes, and group jams! Please make sure that your school has purchased or is interested in purchasing a subscription before attending this session. This session could also be appropriate for instructional leaders and administration considering purchasing IXL for their schools. The presenter is a fifth-grade teacher and will focus primarily on the elementary school curriculum, but middle and high school teachers are also welcome to attend.
X: @JessicaRahn
Instagram: @_rahnsrockets_
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Rahn

Jessica Rahn

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
I attended Greenville County Schools and grew up here in Greenville. I graduated summa cum laude from Furman University in 2007 and also completed a Master's in Literacy at Furman University in 2010. I was honored to be selected as a top ten finalist for the 2014/2015 Greenville County... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
234
  Chromebooks

11:00am EDT

Mastery Connect for Administrators and Instructional Coaches
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
229
This Mastery Connect session is an intro/refresher for administrators and instructional coaches. We will explore how to view school data and assessments, as well as its many features that can be used to assist users in making data driven, instructional decisions.
Session Resources
Speakers
SC

Stephanie Calloway

Instructional support, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
229
  Or Something Else Awesome!

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
216
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 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
216
  AI Tools

12:45pm EDT

SNOW DAY!: eLearning Tips and Tricks for the Early Childhood Classroom
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
237
Have you ever watched the ticker on TV or refreshed your screen every hour on the hour to see if your school district has declared a snow day? Obsessively opening your weather app to see that tiny snowflake appear? Or what happens if severe weather requires eLearning for more than a day? Are you and your young students prepared to take your classroom digital? Attend this session to learn a variety of strategies and tools to make the transition to virtual learning as smooth as possible. Be ready to participate in an interactive and engaging hour when we will put these tools to use. We will primarily be using Google Meet, Slides, and Classroom.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Harris

Amanda Harris

Early childhood teacher, Greenville County
My name is Amanda Harris and I am currently starting my 18th year in education, 15 of which have been in the primary classroom.  I currently teach at Monarch Elementary in the Greenville County School District and will be in an interventionist position for the 2023-2024 school year... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
237
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Chromebooks   Google

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
216
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

2:00pm EDT

Mastery Connect for Teachers
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
229
This Mastery Connect session is an intro/refresher for teachers. We will explore how to view class data and assessments, as well as its many features that can be used to assist users in making data driven, instructional decisions.
Session Resources
Speakers
SC

Stephanie Calloway

Instructional support, Greenville County
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
229
  Or Something Else Awesome!
 
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