2021 Teaching & Technology Summit

2021 Teaching & Technology Summit Day One, June 9 8:50 - 10:00 AM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Welcome Dr. Robert Jackson, President, Murray State University

Keynote Impact the Narrative Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Every interaction matters because every interaction could be the one they talk about for the rest of their lives. School perception is often based on the narrative of those who attended schools years ago. If we are INTENTIONAL about walking into every conversation knowing it could be the one they talk about for years to come, we OPEN DOORS for the outside to see us for who we are and BUILD MOMENTUM by creating a culture where every story matters. We have a tremendous opportunity to impact the narrative of our students, teachers, and community.

Special Sessions Session Session Title and Presenter Name

10:10 AM World Language Teacher Collaborative Workshop Moderators: Sarah Loveless, Natascha Parrish - Calloway County Schools Please join area world language teachers as we meet virtually to collaborate, connect, and regroup. During this workshop, please bring both ideas and questions to discuss with attendees. New and veteran world language teachers are welcome to attend. We will share what worked and what needs recalibrating as we move forward for next school year.

Extended Session: 10:10-1:00

TBD Murray State Graduate Program Moderator: Dr. Samir Patel - Murray State University Faculty from various Murray State College of Education and Human Services graduate programs will be available to discuss program specifics and answer any questions. Session 1 10:10-11:00 AM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 Lead Where You Are Dr. Joe Sanfelippo “I’m just...It’s a phrase we hear all the time. I’m just a teacher, I’m just an assistant principal, I’m just a tech director, I’m just a custodian….the list goes on and on and is always followed by reasons something CAN’T happen. Leadership is not a title, it’s an action...and it starts from within. Identifying leadership traits in yourself changes your mindset when thinking about leading those around you. Part of our responsibility as a leader is to identify leadership traits in others. The opportunities are endless for those who choose to lead...it’s our job to find those traits, focus our efforts on growth opportunities, and foster an environment where everyone has a chance to lead. This fast-paced and engaging session will help you identify your own leadership traits and implement practical ways to increase your capacity to find them in others.

Room 3 The Future is Now Diana Benner - Texas Computer Education Association The way we do things in the world is about to change dramatically, and districts must be prepared to help their students and teachers manage the change. This session will showcase top tech trends we need to see coming, including the Internet of Things, drones, artificial intelligence, robotics, and much more.

Room 4 The Culture of High-Level Thinking Crystal Reeder - Fayette County Schools Are you ready to get your students engaged in High-Level thinking & learning? My session will focus on high-level questioning & Inquiry Based Learning, as the teacher becomes a facilitator of learning. This session will provide examples of creating a classroom culture, where students take ownership of their learning.

Room 5 Rethinking the Curriculum: Creating, Designing, and Performing in the High School Mathematics Classroom Alexander White - Model Lab School, Eastern Kentucky University In this session, the presenter will discuss ways in which a teacher can assess students’ abilities to create, perform, and design solutions that solve a real world problem or achieve a purpose. Presenter will provide one specific example from an AP Computer Science Principles course as well as a hands-on example from AP Statistics that show students using high-impact practices with technology in the classroom. Opportunities for audience questions and feedback will be available.

Room 6 Kentucky Reading Project presents Ways to Close the Achievement Gap Using High Leverage Practices in Literacy Dr. Christina Grant, Holly Bloodworth- Murray State University Join Kentucky Reading Project directors, Holly Bloodworth and Christina Grant, as we discuss ways to close the achievement gap using high leverage practices. You will leave with practical ideas and strategies to implement in your K-5th classrooms. Take a peak at what the Kentucky Reading Project course, REA 624, has to offer. The new cadre starts June 15th, 2021. Room 7 Tech Hacks for the Inclusion Classroom Jessica Reed - Dade Middle School, Dade County Schools Working in the Inclusion classroom can be difficult, especially in the new Hybrid Classroom era that we have been thrown into. This session will discuss several different ideas that can be used for the Inclusion classroom in either a face to face or computer class. We will discuss real world applications and how to make it fun for all!

Session 2 11:10 AM-12:00 PM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 Becoming a Leader for Just Schools Gina Crider - Calloway County Schools Melanie Trowel - Fayette County Schools In these workshop-style sessions, we'll explore timely buzzwords like "equity" and "privilege.” We'll create a welcoming space to explore personal biases and how they affect our students. Participants will receive a list of resources for further reading or viewing. Extended Session

Room 2 Edtech for Student Teachers Dr. Samantha Fecich - Grove City College We will explore edtech tools to assist student teachers in the areas of the Charlotte Danielson framework for teaching - planning and prep, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. During this hands-on presentation we will get experience using these tools and strategies during student teaching!

Room 3 Utilizing Master Slide; Hey, Don't Move That! Shawn Winders - Union County Schools Showcase how educators can utilize master slides and layouts to create a slidedeck with preset and LOCKED items. Don't worry about students moving pieces and also learn to create layouts for how you want students to work

Room 4 Giving Students "The Voice" of Choice Ashley Judd, Amanda Ball - Tyner Elementary, Jackson County Schools Join us as we discuss the power of student voice in the classroom! Choice boards are an incredible tool in amplifying student voice. We will highlight different uses for choice boards, as well as digital tools that you can utilize within your choice boards to promote student success.

Room 5 KY Academic Standards for Technology - A Graduation Requirement Laura Raganas, Ben Maynard - Kentucky Department of Education Today’s society is witnessing an unprecedented explosion of information and use of digital resources. In an environment where information is doubling at an incredible rate and digital, distance, and remote learning resources are becoming an increased component of the classroom and the workplace, students face both difficult challenges and increased opportunities. Kentucky’s Academic Standards for Technology identifies and defines the knowledge and skills essential for all Kentucky students to access, evaluate, and use information and technology to engage in and take ownership of their learning. The standards also demonstrate processes for rethinking education, rethinking learning (when, how, space, and pace,) adapting to a constantly-changing digital landscape, and preparing students to transition into an increasingly global economy. The Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology are about leveling the playing field and providing young people with equitable access to powerful learning experiences. Room 6 Engaging Read Alouds for K-8 with a Focus on Incorporating Multi-Sensory Instruction Dr. Christina Grant - Murray State University Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy Honors Society Students Come and join Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy Honors Society students from Murray State University to view engaging read alouds for various grade levels. Each text will have an associated multi-sensory approach that will enhance students' learning of the text.

Room 7 Universal Screening 101: How They Work and What All of the Data Mean Dr. Sean Simons, Allie Hampton, Meredith Markiewicz - Murray State University Universal screening is an everyday practice used in today's schools, but how much do you really know about them? This session will cover the basics in universal screening including validity and reliability, conditional probabilities, and determining risk. Advanced topics will also be introduced such as developing local norms and using threshold models.

Session 3 12:10-1:00 PM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 Becoming a Leader for Just Schools - Continued Gina Crider - Calloway County Schools Melanie Trowel - Fayette County Schools In these workshop-style sessions, we'll explore timely buzzwords like "equity" and "privilege.” We'll create a welcoming space to explore personal biases and how they affect our students. Participants will receive a list of resources for further reading or viewing. Extended Session

Room 2 Emerging from the Pandemic Better than Normal Dr. Lu Young - University of Kentucky Explore how schools and districts can meet learners where they are post-pandemic and accelerate their learning experiences without succumbing to deficit thinking. How might we move away from the negativity of terms like "learning loss" and "COVID slide" and commit to engaging students' hearts and minds as we put the pandemic behind us? What key lessons have we learned to ensure that we emerge BETTER than normal?

Room 3 The Power of PowerPoint Dr. Melony Shemberger - Murray State University PowerPoint has existed for 30 years, originally developed to provide visuals for group presentations within business organizations. Some might argue that PowerPoint is overused, but it doesn’t have to be “death by PowerPoint.” Today, the popular software has become a sophisticated authoring tool to help the teacher produce engaging instruction or the student to create a dynamic piece. This interactive session will share features, assignment ideas, and best practices based on research and experience.

Room 4 The Techie Teaching Toolbox: Tried and True Tools for Blended Learning Ashley Judd - Tyner Elementary, Jackson County Schools We've navigated our way through a year of reinvention. Blended learning brought with it the challenge of keeping our students connected and engaged. In this session, we will highlight go-to digital tools that maximize student success and engagement! Join us as we look at Pear Deck, Edpuzzle, and more! Room 5 KY Academic Standards for Technology - A Graduation Requirement Laura Raganas, Ben Maynard - Kentucky Department of Education Today’s society is witnessing an unprecedented explosion of information and use of digital resources. In an environment where information is doubling at an incredible rate and digital, distance, and remote learning resources are becoming an increased component of the classroom and the workplace, students face both difficult challenges and increased opportunities. Kentucky’s Academic Standards for Technology identifies and defines the knowledge and skills essential for all Kentucky students to access, evaluate, and use information and technology to engage in and take ownership of their learning. The standards also demonstrate processes for rethinking education, rethinking learning (when, how, space, and pace,) adapting to a constantly-changing digital landscape, and preparing students to transition into an increasingly global economy. The Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology are about leveling the playing field and providing young people with equitable access to powerful learning experiences.

Room 6 If I Were a Math Teacher Ryan Marchetti - Lowes Elementary School, Graves County Schools An old high school math teacher that became a principal will share all the best math instructional practices from his own classroom and all the great teachers he's seen, including assessment, spiral review, gradual release, cooperative learning, direct instruction, questioning/discussion, scheduling, and use of technology.

Room 7 Understanding the Autism Spectrum in Today's Schools Dr. Sean Simons, Kelsey McNichols, Melanie Greenway - Murray State University Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is estimated to occur in 1 out of every 59 youth today (CDC, 2000). Yet, many educators have questions about ASD as estimates of ASD have significantly increased over the past 20 years. This session will cover several important aspects of ASD including its history, core symptoms, the assessment process, and best practices in the classroom. Participants will gain better insights and strategies that can be readily used in their classrooms.

Session 4 1:10-2:00 PM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 Virtual Service-Learning Using Readworks Niaz Khadem - Mayfield High School, Mayfield Independent Schools University Spanish students tutoring high school English Language Learners: it's a win-win collaboration. We will show you the tools we used - Readworks, Google Classroom, and district email addresses - and where to look for potential university collaborators. Participants will leave with a vision for how to do this at their school.

Room 2 Mental Health of Children Post Pandemic Angie Judd - Daviess County Public Schools This session will address the impacts on mental health from the Covid-19 pandemic including isolation, anxiety and depression, as well as communication issues. The session will address the mental health and physical health connection as the effects of this past year are evident in both areas. Lastly, strategies to take steps to rebound from the stress of the pandemic will be discussed.

Room 3 Charlala and Blooket: EngagingTools Yris Vaca - Oliver Springs High School, Roane County Schools Looking for more engaging online activities that you can save and add to your portfolio? Charlala is a drawing and talking tool. Blooket is another engaging tool with several game options. Both are free(ish) and can be assigned as homework or individual work. Room 4 Teaching Writing in a Digital World Lori Corbin - Webster County Schools Has teaching writing been very difficult the past year? Learn digital tools that can be used at each level of the writing process regardless if your students are in person or virtual.

Room 5 Pivot Interactives: Real Experiments, Real Videos, Real Science Linda Detwiler - Pivot Interactives Pivot Interactives allows teachers to use active lab learning any time with any science subject. Unlike animated simulations, students analyze real events, making their own measurements and observations. Pivot Interactives uses interactive video — a new genre in science education — for lab instruction. Research shows that using interactive video can improve student learning of critical thinking and science — even compared to traditional apparatus-based labs. Our library of ready-to-go lab activities let students learn from real life events, without the limitations of the lab. Using guided instructions, integrated data tables, and graphing, students can conduct authentic science investigations online. In this session, we will look at a biology, chemistry, and physics example and explore the possibilities with Pivot!

Room 6 Social Studies: Using Oratory and Technology to Bring History Alive Joseph Moneymaker - South Livingston Elementary, Livingston County Schools In this workshop, we will look at ways to bring history alive to our students through the use of oratory and technology. Through the use of compelling questions, we will look at ways to engage our students to become active citizens within our community through the use of oratory. Also, we will look at ways to develop lessons using technology to teach the new social studies standards.

Room 7 Social Emotional Learning: Why EVERY Teacher Should Make Room for SEL Noraa Ransey - North Calloway Elementary, Calloway County Schools The pandemic has educators thinking about more than books and lessons. With stressors from home zipped up in backpacks, out of sight, but never out of mind, students will enter your classroom in need of smiles, understanding, support, and compassion. Social Emotional needs just might be the biggest challenge you’ve faced yet, and it will be the one that matters most. Prepare yourself so you can ensure your students are ready and able to learn.

Session 5 2:10-3:00 PM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 Flying Cars, Virtual Reality Suits: The Future Jobs Our Students Need to Prepare For Dr. Sidney Martin - Murray State University Local educators often ask what students could/should be taught during school to prepare them for the careers they will encounter in the workforce. My response has been that the best direction is to continue what they have always done to prepare students in the past. The belief I had was that graduates and the workforce would adjust to each other. Technology is advancing and fields are converging. The advancements and the convergence of various technologies are why we can develop a vaccine in less than a year when we could never do this before. There are so many advances in different fields as technologies are converging. These rapid advancements are leading to new fields and discoveries. This is a discussion of where we will be in the next ten years.

Room 2 You Live, You Learn: Lessons Learned from Teaching in a Pandemic Kelli McDaniel, Juliah Baird - Union County Middle School, Union County Schools Hear from a middle school reading teacher and school librarian about tips and tricks they’ve learned over the past year. As educators, we’ve all been navigating uncertainty and changes out of our control. Come hear about lessons learned dealing with virtual learning, student engagement, and more! Room 3 Amp Up Your Apps! Meagan Ralph - Marshall County Schools With Google all things are possible! Learn to use online tools with all of your Google apps and create interactive lessons for face-to-face and remote teaching. Make the tech work for you!

Room 4 Code with LEGO's Brandon Newton - Marshall County Schools Let’s get hands on with the LEGO Spike Prime and the LEGO WeDo 2.0. Here you will learn how to facilitate hands-on, playful, STEAM learning for 3rd - 8th grade students. This session is for anyone interested in using LEGO's in their everyday classroom.

Room 5 Pokemon, Popcorn, and Praise: How I Built REAL Relationships with My High Schoolers Linda Detwiler - Pivot Interactives I was never one for ""sit and get"" relationship builders. Three days of ""knowing you"" activities made me sick to my stomach with anxiety. It takes me a month to learn all of my students' names. I argue that NONE of these are needed to build real relationships with students. In this session, I'll discuss my rules for building relationships with my students. I'll talk about the pitfalls I found and share some of my favorite success tips and tricks for reaching even the most unreachable students.

Room 6 Creating Cross-Content Units Rebecca Wright - Henry County Middle School, Henry County Schools If you're looking for ways to design cohesive units that carry across multiple contents and create intentional planning opportunities for different content teachers to work together, this is a great starting point! During this session we'll explore thematic project planning, interconnecting standards through student cognitive skills, and the process of providing students with feedback on the same project from various teachers. We'll also talk about some real world application and further connection ideas with student projects to provide a new level of excitement and accountability in classrooms.

Room 7 Championing the Chat: Restructuring the Composition Class with Conferences Melissa Burney - Lewis County High School; Bethel University; UT Martin Explore how the implementation of writing conferences that focus on narrative risk-taking, voice, and revision may inform a restructuring of one-on-one writing support for English composition students. Writing conferences have been key to pedagogical success for teachers of writing for more than 100 years due to the effectiveness of not only allowing instructors another venue for giving feedback but also as a bridge to build strong relationships and improve overall writing among the students. 2021 Teaching & Technology Summit

Day Two, June 10

8:50 - 10:00 AM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Welcome Dr. David Whaley, Dean, College of Education and Human Services, Murray State University

Keynote Educational Duct Tape Jake Miller In a multi-session, content-rich, idea-filled conference like this one, educators can fall into the trap of “paradox of choice,” which often keeps educators from integrating *any* of their newly learned skills. In this session, Jake will share about how “Educational Duct Tape” can help educators overcome this paradox. Learn how Jake’s silly metaphor can be used as an #edtech integration mindset in your classroom, tomorrow!

Session 1 10:10-11:00 AM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 The 4 MVPs of Remote + Blended Learning Jake Miller The “paradox of choice” leaves many educators too overwhelmed to integrate edtech tools into their instruction. However, in an era when utilizing technology to enhance learning and deepen connections with students is paramount, selecting and integrating tools is essential. In this session, Jake will share about how 4 edtech tools (Flipgrid, Screencastify/Loom, EdPuzzle, and Pear Deck/Nearpod) can work with the “Educational Duct Tape” mindset to help educators overcome this paralysis.

Room 2 Classroom Management 4 REAL Dr. Samantha Fecich - Grove City College During this session we will explore classroom management which is a large topic. We will break it down in four parts - R- Relationships, E - Expectations, Engage, Environment, A- Assess & Reflect , and L - Let go. We will explore strategies and edtech tools to assist in these areas! Get ready for an interactive and hands-on presentation all about a big topic - classroom management! Room 3 Using Tech Tools to Promote Reading Terri Grief - Murray State University Librarians and teachers are always looking for ways to get their students interested in reading. In this session, you will be introduced to apps and tech tools that are excellent in promoting reading. Students from all grades can use these tools.

Room 4 Using Technology to Enhance Education: Practical Tech for Teachers Dr. Denise Donahue - Murray State University Technology doesn't have to be tricky. Come learn about easy technology integration that can enhance your students' learning and engagement and make your life easier as a teacher.

Room 5 Making Virtual Learning Fun Robyn Darnell, Kaysin Higgins - North Elementary, Calloway County Need to spice up your virtual learning routine? Experience first hand how we engaged young virtual learners with routine, games, and FUN through this interactive presentation. Based on experience, we know that NTI can happen at any given moment. Let us help you build your teacher-toolkit to be prepared for virtual learning.

Room 6 Student Self-Care: A Technology-Infused Pedagogical Approach Dr. Kim Vigil - Murray State University The need for student self-care has gained immense traction in recent months, largely due to the pandemic. This presentation is designed to equip participants with strategies to connect with students, both in-person and remotely, using technology blended with learner-centered pedagogical approaches. These technology-infused pedagogical practices create student/teacher connections that serve as the foundation for student success.

Room 7 Co-teaching and Collaboration: They Are Not the Enemy! Robin Tabor - Millbrooke Elementary, Christian County Schools William Tabor - Arizona Academy of Math and Science Do you want to do more in a general education classroom than observe? Do you want your exceptional teacher to help more with students? Come find tips, tricks, and understanding about co-teaching and collaborating with teachers in your building.

Session 2 11:10 AM -12:00 PM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 PodCLASSting - Podcasting in the classroom Jake Miller Want to assess your learners’ comprehension? You may need more than a multiple-choice question: you may need to HEAR them. Want to amplify your students' voices and develop important real-world skills? Give them the microphone. Want to learn about podcasting? Attend a session led by someone who has released nearly a hundred episodes and been a guest on many other podcasts. You'll leave this session with ideas about how to record, edit, and share podcasts, as well as how they can be used in the classroom. Room 2 How to Meet Your Students Needs in the Blended-learning Classroom Brandy Hale, Melissa Lassiter - Millbrooke Elementary, Christian County Schools During this session we will introduce the blended learning classroom and components. Participants will leave with ideas on ways to incorporate engaging, high yield strategies into their blended learning environment.

Room 3 Desmos: Dynamic Student Engagement Inside and Outside of the Classroom Tara Fowler - Graves County High School, Graves County Join me as we dive into Desmos! This dynamic tool allows for synchronous and asynchronous learning at any grade level or subject. Let’s explore all that Desmos has to offer, including tools such as real-time feedback, multiple representations, pacing, snapshots of student work, and so much more! You won’t want to miss this!

Please create a teacher Desmos account prior to attending this session at www.teacher.desmos.com

Room 4 Flipping Your Math Class! Deborah Smith - Clay Elementary, Webster County Schools This session will guide educators to understand what a flipped math class is and how to flip their math class. The benefits of a flipped math class and small group applications based on student needs will be demonstrated. Learn how to remove homework from home and incorporate instruction at home through teacher-created instructional videos.

Room 5 The Power of Picture Books Robyn Darnell, Kaysin Higgins - North Elementary, Calloway County Picture books aren't just for little kids - they can be a POWERFUL tool for growing comprehension with students of all ages. The words and illustrations can be used to directly teach many content strands in a meaningful way. Come hear about some of our favorite picture books and how we use them in our classrooms.

Room 6 Self-regulated Learning in the Online and Remote Instruction Era Dr. Amanda Joyce - Murray State University Do you or your students sometimes feel as though you are hitting a wall? That can be natural during times of stress and uncertainty. This session will focus on the psychological reasons behind why it’s hard to motivate ourselves right now as well as strategies for encouraging self-regulated learning in our students.

Room 7 Goals and More Robin Tabor - Millbrooke Elementary, Christian County Schools Have you ever wanted to write a goal for a student but you weren't sure it was appropriate? An advanced look into how to make goals more specific and address academics, behavior and more. We will also discuss accommodations, minutes, and other IEP areas. Keynote 12:10-1:00 PM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Keynote Dr. Jason Glass, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education Dr. Glass received a bachelor’s degree in political science and history in 1994, a master’s in political science in 1996 and a master’s in education in 2007 from the University of Kentucky (UK).

Glass began his teaching career at Hazard Independent Schools, working as a high school social studies teacher from 1996 to 1998. While still a graduate student, he already was serving as an instructor at UK and at Georgetown College.

Glass received his doctorate in education leadership in 2011 from Seton Hall University. He holds a certificate in advanced education leadership from Harvard University, received in 2019.

From 2001 to 2006 he held progressively senior positions with the Colorado Department of Education, then worked as vice president of quality ratings for Qualistar Early Learning. He served briefly as senior director of human capital strategy for Ohio-based Battelle for Kids before Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad appointed him state Director of Education. Glass served as Iowa’s chief state school officer from 2010 to 2013. From 2013 to 2017 Glass was superintendent of Eagle County Public Schools in Colorado.

In 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Glass to the National Board for Education Sciences.

Session 3 1:10-2:00 PM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 Transforming Students into Global Collaborators Dana Dowdy - Graves County Schools In this session, we will explore the why behind global collaboration and dive into the tools that can make this BIG planet a little bit smaller for all learners no matter their grade level! Let's bring the world to our students, open their minds to new places and cultures, and collaborate with those around the globe.

Room 2 Set the Stage to Engage... Brandy Hale, Lindsey Gray, Andrea Gray, Jessica Tinsley - Millbrooke Elementary, Christian County Schools During this session participants will learn about high yield, engagement tools that can be used in your classroom, both virtually and in person, tomorrow!

Room 3 "Social Media" in the Classroom Mechelle Morgan - Murray Independent Schools Learn how to engage students by having them create "social media posts" using Google tools and templates. Room 4 Gaming Your Classroom to Engage Students Stacey Hyslop, Jayne Aki - Henderson North Middle School, Henderson County Schools Do you want to engage your students in your lesson? Try using games that will make your students learn and be engaged. You will learn several ways to make learning fun for your students

Room 5 The Write Stuff Kaysin Higgins, Robyn Darnell - North Calloway Elementary, Calloway County Schools Do you ever feel like your primary students are reluctant writers? Or maybe that your students' reading and writing skills don't match? We've been there! We're not saying we've completely closed the gap, but we've got some tricks up our sleeves to motivate our young writers to write detailed paragraphs! Join us to learn our secrets, tips, and tricks!

Room 6 Top Tips for Virtual Teaching Angela Morris, Bridgette Passafiume - Central Elementary, Marshall County Schools We are going to share our top tips for teaching virtually in the primary grades. You will learn the best ways to stay organized and manage virtual teaching. We will go over implementing through Seesaw, Bitmoji classrooms, embedding links for easy access, etc.

Room 7 Where's That Paper? Organizational Tips and Tricks for Exceptional Educators Robin Tabor - Millbrooke Elementary, Christian County Schools ARC meetings, progress monitoring, observations, testing, and then some teaching. How do you stay organized? Is that your goal for this next year? New teacher?? Want to start your year off right? Let's get together and share some ideas.

Session 4 2:10-3:00 PM CST Session Session Title and Presenter Name

Room 1 Catch the Wakelet Wave Dr. Jamie Mahoney, Patti DePriest - Murray State University Wakelet is a free platform! Organization is a key feature! Sharing and Collaboration are also features of using Wakelet. Do you need to do research? Are you planning with others? Well Wakelet is a perfect tool to help everyone to find, keep, and share all your valuable resources! Come Catch the Wakelet Wave with us!!!

Room 2 Show Your Reading Glow Brandy Hale - Millbrooke Elementary, Christian County Schools In this session participants will be introduced to the Interactive Read-Aloud. Participants will see an interactive read-aloud planned and modeled and will leave with a better understanding of how to engage your students.

Room 3 Explore the World with Google Earth Mechelle Morgan - Murray Independent Schools Learn how Google Earth can be used in any classroom and content area. We will take a look at Google Earth, Voyager, and Google Lit Trips. See how you can take your students to the places they are learning about in the classroom! Room 4 Paragraph Writing Made Easy - Take Your 3.8 Paragraph to Amazing New Levels! Danette Humphrey - Paducah Public Schools Christi Hughes - McCracken County Schools Use the Abel/Atherton 3.8 paragraph method to move students from apprentice writers to proficient writers and beyond! We use this method to prepare our 5th graders for on-demand writing on the KPREP test. During the last six years, we have discovered some quick and easy tips that can improve your students’ writing. Come see how you can help your students combine simple sentences, infuse their voice into their work, and increase writing stamina. Our scores have risen from 49% P/D to 88% P/D in on-demand writing over the last five years using this process.

Room 5 Small Groups, BIG Learning Kaysin Higgins, Robyn Darnell - North Calloway Elementary, Calloway County Schools No matter if you're teaching reading or math, small group instruction is the way to go! Let us help you set up your stations, organize your materials, and grow your young learners. We will show you how we use small groups to enrich, intervene, and help develop independence in our students.

Room 6 Can You Hear Me Now? A Different Kind of Feedback Margaret Iyengar - Mason County High School, Mason County Schools For my capstone project in the Doctor of Arts in English Pedagogy program at Murray State, I studied the impact of multimodal feedback using technology on student performance, writing self-efficacy, and feedback perceptions. See how multimodal feedback can help your students.

Room 7 Taking Pride in Your Present Levels Robin Tabor - Millbrooke Elementary, Christian County Schools Present levels are the foundation to any IEP. Are you struggling with writing those present levels? Take an in-depth look at how to write solid present levels to make the most of your IEP for your student.