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Welcome to the 2025 Upstate Technology Conference!

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Tuesday, July 15
 

9:45am EDT

Littles Can Collaborate (Even with Digital Tools)
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Are you preparing your young students for the future? How often do you give them the skills and for the future? Our young learners can collaborate, even with digital tools, if given the proper scaffolds. Discover ways to empower collaboration in your classroom using simple and powerful tech tools and best practices as you embark on a collaboration journey in your classroom.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Tannenbaum

Debbie Tannenbaum

Instructional support, Virginia
An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served  both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
202
  *Featured Speaker*

11:00am EDT

Littles Can Collaborate (Even with Digital Tools)
Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Are you preparing your young students for the future? How often do you give them the skills and for the future? Our young learners can collaborate, even with digital tools, if given the proper scaffolds. Discover ways to empower collaboration in your classroom using simple and powerful tech tools and best practices as you embark on a collaboration journey in your classroom.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Tannenbaum

Debbie Tannenbaum

Instructional support, Virginia
An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served  both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
202
  *Featured Speaker*

2:00pm EDT

Empowering Accessible and Engaging Learning using UDL and Tech Tools
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
What opportunities do you provide for your students to share their voices? Are you communicating that their voices matter? How do you create learning experiences that empower learners? In this session, you will learn easy ways using technology tools such as Book Creator, Ludia, Pear Deck and Wixie to give your students opportunities to share their voices in interactive ways.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Tannenbaum

Debbie Tannenbaum

Instructional support, Virginia
An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served  both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
202
  *Featured Speaker*

3:15pm EDT

Empowering Accessible and Engaging Learning using UDL and Tech Tools
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
What opportunities do you provide for your students to share their voices? Are you communicating that their voices matter? How do you create learning experiences that empower learners? In this session, you will learn easy ways using technology tools such as Book Creator, Ludia, Pear Deck and Wixie to give your students opportunities to share their voices in interactive ways.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Tannenbaum

Debbie Tannenbaum

Instructional support, Virginia
An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served  both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
202
  *Featured Speaker*
 
Wednesday, July 16
 

8:30am EDT

AI and the Law: What Educators Need to Know
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Explore the legal implications and complexities related to AI in our schools with key insight from an educator and an attorney in this informative session. We will discuss privacy concerns, data protection, and compliance with COPPA, FERPA, and other relevant laws. We will also cover copyright, licensing, and ownership issues relevant to educators and students and provide guidance on navigating these challenges responsibly while fostering student innovation and creativity in the classroom.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Rachelle Dene Poth

Rachelle Dene Poth

High school teacher, Pennsylvania
Dr. 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, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
202
  *Featured Speaker*

9:45am EDT

AI and the Law: What Educators Need to Know
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Explore the legal implications and complexities related to AI in our schools with key insight from an educator and an attorney in this informative session. We will discuss privacy concerns, data protection, and compliance with COPPA, FERPA, and other relevant laws. We will also cover copyright, licensing, and ownership issues relevant to educators and students and provide guidance on navigating these challenges responsibly while fostering student innovation and creativity in the classroom.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Rachelle Dene Poth

Rachelle Dene Poth

High school teacher, Pennsylvania
Dr. 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, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
202
  *Featured Speaker*

11:00am EDT

AI in Education: 10 Things to Try and 10 to Avoid
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
AI has the power to transform how we teach and learn, offering new opportunities to enhance student engagement and personalize learning experiences. Join me to explore some do's and don't when it comes to AI and then we will dive into some tools to bring to your classroom! Reimagining Learning and the Classroom * Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world of education and work. AI is being used to personalize learning, provide feedback, automate tasks, and more which have the potential to improve student outcomes. We need to embrace new ideas and help our students navigate the rapidly changing digital world.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Rachelle Dene Poth

Rachelle Dene Poth

High school teacher, Pennsylvania
Dr. 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, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
202
  *Featured Speaker*

2:00pm EDT

AI in Education: 10 Things to Try and 10 to Avoid
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
AI has the power to transform how we teach and learn, offering new opportunities to enhance student engagement and personalize learning experiences. Join me to explore some do's and don't when it comes to AI and then we will dive into some tools to bring to your classroom! Reimagining Learning and the Classroom * Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world of education and work. AI is being used to personalize learning, provide feedback, automate tasks, and more which have the potential to improve student outcomes. We need to embrace new ideas and help our students navigate the rapidly changing digital world.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Rachelle Dene Poth

Rachelle Dene Poth

High school teacher, Pennsylvania
Dr. 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, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
202
  *Featured Speaker*
 
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