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Welcome to the 2025 Upstate Technology Conference!

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Tuesday, July 15
 

8:30am EDT

Canva + Book Creator = Engaging e-texts
Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
233
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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JN

Jenna Nicholson

Middle school teacher, Greenville County
Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
233
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Flipped Classroom   Or Something Else Awesome!

9:45am EDT

Canva + Book Creator = Engaging e-texts
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
233
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!
Session Resources
Speakers
JN

Jenna Nicholson

Middle school teacher, Greenville County
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
233
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Flipped Classroom   Or Something Else Awesome!

11:00am EDT

Using Online NASA Resources to Teach STEM Concepts
Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
227
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.
Session Resources
Speakers
EP
Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
227
  AI Tools   Flipped Classroom   Google

12:15pm EDT

Gizmos in the Math & Science Classroom
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
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_
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 →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
  Chromebooks   Flipped Classroom

12:45pm EDT

A Taste of the Metaverse
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
234
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
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Ken Morrill

Ken Morrill

Middle School Art Teacher, Greenville County
Ken Morrill has enjoyed working with the students, families, and community partners at Fisher Middle School since 2017 to carry on the fine arts tradition and bring some of his design and tech passions to students who want to explore the wide world of ART+DESIGN all around us. He... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
234
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Flipped Classroom   Or Something Else Awesome!
 
Wednesday, July 16
 

8:30am EDT

Discovering Tech tools with Discovery Education
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
219
Discovery tech tools easily accessible to elevate your teaching practices
X: @TJMathO
Instagram: Fe-STEAM
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for TJ Olenja

TJ Olenja

Teacher, Greenville County Schools
STEM Educator and Advocate.  I am am passionate about preparing students for success in 21st Century skills by providing authentic learning experiences while removing barriers to equity in STEM education. I enjoy reading and traveling.
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
219
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Flipped Classroom   Or Something Else Awesome!

9:45am EDT

Discovering Tech tools with Discovery Education
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
219
Discovery tech tools easily accessible to elevate your teaching practices
X: @TJMathO
Instagram: Fe-STEAM
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for TJ Olenja

TJ Olenja

Teacher, Greenville County Schools
STEM Educator and Advocate.  I am am passionate about preparing students for success in 21st Century skills by providing authentic learning experiences while removing barriers to equity in STEM education. I enjoy reading and traveling.
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
219
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Flipped Classroom   Or Something Else Awesome!

11:00am EDT

Using Online NASA Resources to Teach STEM Concepts
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
227
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.
Session Resources
Speakers
EP
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
227
  AI Tools   Flipped Classroom   Google

12:15pm EDT

Gizmos in the Math & Science Classroom
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
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_
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 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
  Chromebooks   Flipped Classroom

12:45pm EDT

Digital Choice Boards: Using Canva for Blended Learning
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
214
Ready to transform your classroom into a canvas of creativity? Join us for "Digital Choice Boards: Using Canva for Blended Learning" – the ultimate adventure where students wield the power of design for educational triumph! In this engaging hour, we'll unleash the power of choice boards and witness classrooms transform into dynamic hubs of creativity and collaboration, letting Canva be the catalyst for student-driven education. Experienced users of the website are welcome to join us for a deep dive where education meets innovation, projects become personalized masterpieces, and students become the true architects of their learning foundation.
X: @designsandsuch
Instagram: designs.and.such
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Sela C Estelle

Sela C Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County
Sela is a fifth grade teacher in Greenville County Schools with a graduate degree in educational technology. Through her small business, she works to help bridge the gap between educational resources and high-quality graphic design. She supports educators by creating resources with... Read More →
avatar for Shane Peek

Shane Peek

Instructional support, Greenville County
Shane serves as an Instructional Technology Facilitator with Greenville County Schools where he irons the capes of the true superheroes (teachers). As just one member of a dynamic team, his mission is to grow and equip teachers through professional development, co-teaching, model... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
214
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Flipped Classroom

12:45pm EDT

A Taste of the Metaverse
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
234
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
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Ken Morrill

Ken Morrill

Middle School Art Teacher, Greenville County
Ken Morrill has enjoyed working with the students, families, and community partners at Fisher Middle School since 2017 to carry on the fine arts tradition and bring some of his design and tech passions to students who want to explore the wide world of ART+DESIGN all around us. He... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
234
  Apps or Web 2.0 tools   Flipped Classroom   Or Something Else Awesome!
 
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