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Welcome to the 2025 Upstate Technology Conference!

Registering for a Sched account or selecting classes is for participant convenience only and DOES NOT grant admittance into the conference or individual sessions. All participants must be registered for the conference through Eventbrite and sessions are first-come, first-serve at the conference.
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Tuesday, July 15
 

8:30am EDT

Putting the "Aye" in AI! Enhancing Modern Teaching with Curipod, Brisk, and Notebook LM
Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
This presentation will explore innovative tools that empower educators in dynamic and engaging ways. We’ll delve into Curipod, an interactive platform that boosts classroom participation through gamified quizzes and polls; the Brisk Teaching Chrome Extension, which streamlines lesson planning, enhances productivity, and supports differentiated instruction; and Notebook LM, an AI-powered tool that simplifies organization, research, and collaboration. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for leveraging these tools to create impactful learning experiences and optimize teaching workflows.
Instagram: oh.hey.kwood
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KW

Kelley Wood

Middle School Media Specialist, Hart Charter System
Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
223
  AI Tools

9:45am EDT

Putting the "Aye" in AI! Enhancing Modern Teaching with Curipod, Brisk, and Notebook LM
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
This presentation will explore innovative tools that empower educators in dynamic and engaging ways. We’ll delve into Curipod, an interactive platform that boosts classroom participation through gamified quizzes and polls; the Brisk Teaching Chrome Extension, which streamlines lesson planning, enhances productivity, and supports differentiated instruction; and Notebook LM, an AI-powered tool that simplifies organization, research, and collaboration. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for leveraging these tools to create impactful learning experiences and optimize teaching workflows.
Instagram: oh.hey.kwood
Session Resources
Speakers
KW

Kelley Wood

Middle School Media Specialist, Hart Charter System
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
223
  AI Tools

12:15pm EDT

AI Song Generation for ALL Subjects
Tuesday July 15, 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 →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
223
  AI Tools

2:00pm EDT

Beyond the Red Pen: Effective Strategies for Instant AI-Powered Student Feedback
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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

3:15pm EDT

Beyond the Red Pen: Effective Strategies for Instant AI-Powered Student Feedback
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
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
 
Wednesday, July 16
 

8:30am EDT

Narrative TDW Practice in Google Sites
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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

9:45am EDT

Narrative TDW Practice in Google Sites
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
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

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
Session Resources
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
 
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