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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

AI at Your Service: Simplifying Teacher Prep with Smart Prompts
Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your lesson planning and classroom preparation. This session will show educators how to save time, spark creativity, and boost efficiency by leveraging AI tools. Learn how to create specific prompts to guide AI in generating lesson plans, activities, and personalized resources that meet your unique classroom needs.
X: @GTkids_Teacher
Instagram: @gtkids_teacher
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Wendy Trusty

Elementary school teacher, Greenville County
Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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12:45pm EDT

A Taste of the Metaverse
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
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
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Wednesday, July 16
 

8:30am EDT

IXL to the Max!
Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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_
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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

9:45am EDT

IXL to the Max!
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
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

12:45pm EDT

A Taste of the Metaverse
Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
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
 
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