UTC 2025: Full Schedule

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.

8:30am EDT

Math + Technology: Give me the best of BOTH worlds

Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

235

Math anxiety is a very real thing. Students of all ages often have negative feelings about anything math-related. In our time together, we will look at ways to help overcome that fear and uncertainty. We will explore engaging ways to use technology alongside traditional math manipulatives and lessons. Let’s make math engaging and attainable together!
X: @CarrieFesperman
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Carrie Fesperman

Instructional support, Encore Technology Group

As a classroom teacher for 14 years, I taught first grade, second grade, and ESOL. I started working with my district to help lead professional development for my grade level and discovered my passion. I love helping teachers. The teaching profession is hard, and I found my place... Read More →

Tuesday July 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
235

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Chromebooks Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (All of the above)
Subject Area Mathematics

11:00am EDT

Leveraging Technology through Leadership in Organizational Structures, Instructional Feedback, and Collaboration with Stakeholders.

Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

235

This session will focus on how administrators can leverage technology in how they organize their systems of support for all students, provide effective feedback to teachers, and solicit feedback from the various stakeholders in a school community.
X: @ToddJStafford
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Todd Stafford

Administrator, Greenville County

Current assistant principal for the Freshman Academy at Greer High School. I'm excited to learn from all of you!

Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
235

AI Tools Apps or Web 2.0 tools Social Media

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

2:00pm EDT

Leveraging Technology through Leadership in Organizational Structures, Instructional Feedback, and Collaboration with Stakeholders.

Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

235

Speakers

Todd Stafford

Administrator, Greenville County

Current assistant principal for the Freshman Academy at Greer High School. I'm excited to learn from all of you!

Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
235

AI Tools Apps or Web 2.0 tools Social Media

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

8:30am EDT

Programmatic Growth Through STEM Competition

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

235

An exploration on promoting growth in STEM courses through content relevant competitions. The topic will look at robotics, drones, and more and how to engage students outside the classroom to develop interest in CTE courses. The course will explore: - Available Competitions - Funding - Maintaining Programs - Applications to Classroom Growth
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