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Welcome to the 2019 Upstate Technology Conference!

A link to the online UTC 2019 Session Catalog will be sent to all registered attendees. 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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8:30am EDT

Create, Engage, Assess, Repeat with Nearpod 215Shalonda Blakeney Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Math 202Ruth Howell Integrating Arts into the Elementary Classroom through Technology 118Melody Powell SCETV Resources for the Classroom 108Brian Day Book Clubs for the Next Generation 206Molly Graves • Morgan Kuykendall Kicking Pails and Lighting Fires- Using Technology to Light Fires of Learning within Students 214Maghan Churchill Creation Apps for the Elementary Classroom 116Ruth Dechant Technology for Stations 209Chelsey Troutman Easy Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom 222Brittany Willis Let's Nerd Out! Science Specific Tech Tools 205Anna Morrison Apps, Software, and Social Media for General Music 110Ben Miller Intentional Technology: Considerations for the 1:1 High School Classroom 212Erica Acker Tips and Tricks for Implementing One-to-One in the Inclusion Classroom 211Linda Johnson Math in the Middle – Working with Middle School Students 107Thom OBrien Using Nearpod in the Upper Elementary Classroom 114Melinda Berry • Josh Albin • Jordyn Lyles More Than Busy Work: Using Google Slides to Engage Students When You Have a Sub 218Angela Quin Bloxels- Create Games that Assess Student Knowledge 219Joyce Camp Creating Virtual Professional Learning Opportunities 216Jennifer Thackston Kammer Interactive Google Slides with Pear Deck 221Logan Wright • Kimberly King Sliding into Digital Flipbook with Google Slides 207Abigail Schiferl What'd I Miss? What's New in Google Classroom 203Elizabeth Barwick Going Paper-Less for Admin and ICs 104Joel Perkin Technology Made Simple for Administrators 105Todd Stafford Change Comes From Many Profiles: Part 1 of 2 117Adam Babcock • Joel Colon Donors Choose Done Right! 230Natalie Richards Hot Topics with Discovery Education 113Patti Duncan S.L.A.Y. the Day-Effectively Managing a Digital Classroom 232P. Sloan Joseph Check out the latest from Promethean! 102PROMETHEAN WORLD • Ernie Faulkenberry

9:45am EDT

Make Learning Epic: The Power of Story in the Classroom Media CenterTrevor Muir Create, Engage, Assess, Repeat with Nearpod 215Shalonda Blakeney Integrating Arts into the Elementary Classroom through Technology 118Melody Powell SCETV Resources for the Classroom 108Brian Day Using Web 2.0 Tools to Make Quick Videos for and in the Classroom 230Jade Facilitating a Learner-Centered Makerspace 231Patrick Ford • Chad Treado Kicking Pails and Lighting Fires- Using Technology to Light Fires of Learning within Students 214Maghan Churchill Nearpod- One tool, so many possibilities 225Mali Richardson Tech It Up with Classroom Stations 109Paige Mitchell • Erin Darnell Explore, Examine, & Transform through Virtual Expeditions and Interactive Lessons. 224Quinae Jackson Integrating Technology Into High Impact Centers 201Krynica Drake Technology for Stations 209Chelsey Troutman You Are Here! Google MyMaps in the Classroom 111Jared Johnson • Ashley Fort Bitmojis in the Classroom 206Eve Heaton • Emily Harrison Intentional Technology: Considerations for the 1:1 High School Classroom 212Erica Acker Tips and Tricks for Implementing One-to-One in the Inclusion Classroom 211Linda Johnson Make Mad Libs Using Autocrat 223Katie Kerechanin Making Wonder with Cue: Content Integration with Robots 227Jessica Moore • Cassie Heinz Teaching K-8 Computer Science Skills Without a Computer 219Joyce Camp Creating Virtual Professional Learning Opportunities 216Jennifer Thackston Kammer Interactive Google Slides with Pear Deck 221Logan Wright • Kimberly King Sliding into Digital Flipbook with Google Slides 207Abigail Schiferl Sparking Empathy Through Global Connections 222Brent White What'd I Miss? What's New in Google Classroom 203Elizabeth Barwick Plug into your school's Power Pair: Media Specialist and Instructional Coach 104Christin Edge • Ashley Paddock Technology Made Simple for Administrators 105Todd Stafford Change Comes From Many Profiles: Part 2 of 2 117Adam Babcock • Joel Colon S.L.A.Y. the Day-Effectively Managing a Digital Classroom 232P. Sloan Joseph Sending Out an SOS (Spotlight on Strategies) 113Patti Duncan Check out the latest from Promethean! 102PROMETHEAN WORLD • Ernie Faulkenberry

11:00am EDT

Be Our Guest for Reading Workshop 223Kelley Candler Technology Based Assessments: Getting Away from Paper & Pencil 226Tristan Hunt Using Technology to Make Your Curriculum Authentic Media CenterTrevor Muir Class DoJo Tools 112Mandy Harrison Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Math 202Ruth Howell Mama Got Bars: An Exploration of Soundtrap 228Carrie Lee Student Voice-Student Choice: Using Green Screen Apps in the Elementary Classroom 216Katie Maddox • Rachel Kapousidis Tools, Tools and More Tools (Webtools, That Is) 108Brian Day Facilitating a Learner-Centered Makerspace 231Patrick Ford • Chad Treado Tech It Up with Classroom Stations 109Paige Mitchell • Erin Darnell Explore, Examine, & Transform through Virtual Expeditions and Interactive Lessons. 224Quinae Jackson Integrating Technology Into High Impact Centers 201Krynica Drake Does this even apply to me?- Secondary ELA Only! 115Jenn Rainey Scoot Over! Moving and Aligning with my Device! 204Vickel Darby The Promethean App Suite 102PROMETHEAN WORLD • Ernie Faulkenberry Cancelled- Managing Collaborative Groups With Technology 117Ken Minton You Are Here! Google MyMaps in the Classroom 111Jared Johnson • Ashley Fort Breakout EDU for Elementary Teachers 207Liz Barbour Math in the Middle – Working with Middle School Students 107Thom OBrien Collaborative Lab Reports 114Jill Kelsey If You Build It, They Will Come: Google Tour Builder in the Classroom 218Kelli Coons DIY Digital Escape Rooms 232Becky Mathews • Sarah Burke White PearDeck! Like Nearpod, but Even Better! 220Stefanie Garrett Integrating Technology with Room Transformations/Project-Based Learning 233Rebekah Clyborne Google Forms for Beginners 116Langlee Morrell Pear Deck Flashcard Factory and Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on 217Jamie Garrett Sketchnoting in the Classroom 206Eve Heaton Sparking Empathy Through Global Connections 222Brent White Virtual Fieldtrips 229Kim Wylie When The Answer is Both 105Patti Duncan • Dean Shareski Google Data Studio for Education 215Benjamin Kepner

12:15pm EDT

Capturing Student Voice 218Patricia Ramsey Gimkit, a fun and exciting game to play with your students. 221Lisa Allred Augment Your Reality in the Classroom! 211Fe Cowan Merge into the Future- Virtual Reality in the Classroom 201Maghan Churchill Incorporating Technology into the Math Classroom Using Stations 223Erica Aiken Pear Deck for High Schools 109Jessica Moses • Sonja Airline Digital Breakouts: Using Google Slides and Forms to Create Digital Breakouts 110Heather Sox Make Life Easier with Google Extensions 108Debbie Jarrett Coding in the Early Childhood Classroom 112Laura Thompson Google Forms Basics for Beginners 213Katherine Hawkins Something to TWEET About! 209Chelsey Troutman • Erica Drew

12:30pm EDT

Kensington wants to trade samples for advice Kensington BoothKensington Technology Preparing for a Career in Instructional Design and Learning Technology Anderson University BoothAnderson University "HIDDEN" Features of Your Favorite Tech Tools - Kahoot, Quizlet, Flocabulary, Slides! 118Jessica Rahn Using Web 2.0 Tools to Make Quick Videos for and in the Classroom 230Jade The Promethean App Suite 102PROMETHEAN WORLD • Ernie Faulkenberry Extra! Extra! They DON'T Read All About It---Using Tech, Not Newsletters, to Highlight Your Amazing Classroom! 203Katie Klipp Flipgrid: Giving Students Voice 204Jonathan Sierputowski Bring Your Slides Alive with Screencastify 225Kristan Alewine STEM for All with Discovery Education 113Patti Duncan Building an Attractive and Effective New Google Site 107Michael Simmons Promote Student Engagement with Google Apps and the Power of Choice 216Ashley Creely Digital Leadership in the 21st Century 105Anthony Willard Substituting eLearning for Inclement Weather: First Year Pilot Reflections 117Adam Babcock • Joel Colon Tackling Parent Teacher Conferences DIGITALLY! 202Sandrea Poole

1:00pm EDT

Meeting the Mathematics Needs of 21st-Century Students with Math Techbook™ Discovery Education BoothDiscovery Education Online Software to Supplement Elementary Language Arts HearBuilder BoothHearBuilder by Super Duper Publications

1:45pm EDT

Coping with Chaos 110Stacy Lawson Epic Project Based Learning Media CenterTrevor Muir "HIDDEN" Features of Your Favorite Tech Tools - Kahoot, Quizlet, Flocabulary, Slides! 118Jessica Rahn Genius Hour: When Exploring Passion Leads to Creativity in the Classroom 215Janet Herrera-Gantt Gimkit, a fun and exciting game to play with your students. 221Lisa Allred Using Technology to Support Written and Spoken Fluency in World Languages 117Adam Babcock • Hilary Boyd Augment Your Reality in the Classroom! 211Fe Cowan Beyond Reality- Using & Creating Virtual Reality Experiences 111Jared Johnson • Ashley Fort Free WebTech Tools For Next Level Learning 201Krynica Drake The Promethean App Suite 102PROMETHEAN WORLD • Ernie Faulkenberry Extra! Extra! They DON'T Read All About It---Using Tech, Not Newsletters, to Highlight Your Amazing Classroom! 203Katie Klipp Book Creator for Chrome 206Eve Heaton Flipgrid: Giving Students Voice 204Jonathan Sierputowski Active Note-Making in One-to-One Classrooms 227Joel Perkin Breakout EDU for Elementary Teachers 207Liz Barbour If You Build It, They Will Come: Google Tour Builder in the Classroom 218Kelli Coons Make Life Easier with Google Extensions 108Debbie Jarrett Make Mad Libs Using Autocrat 223Katie Kerechanin Integrating Robotics Into Your Curriculum 220Maeghan Browning STEM for All with Discovery Education 113Patti Duncan Being Sensible with Screencastify 114Arlene Enos • Sarah Gregorich Flip Your PD 225Keasha Grant Using Smore for Communication 233Katie Delloso Collaboration and Engagement Strategies with Google Classroom 212Madelyn Shedd Breaking the box with digital breakout games 222Logan Wright Building an Attractive and Effective New Google Site 107Michael Simmons Creating Infographics with Google Drawings 214Laura Griner Virtual Fieldtrips 229Kim Wylie Digital Leadership in the 21st Century 105Anthony Willard Let’s Unpack the GCS Backpack – 2019 Rollout 104Charlotte McDavid Herding Cats: Class Management in a 1 to 1 Classroom 205Joel Colon

3:00pm EDT

Stop Calling Them Soft Skills! Media CenterTrevor Muir Be Our Guest for Reading Workshop 223Kelley Candler Genius Hour: When Exploring Passion Leads to Creativity in the Classroom 215Janet Herrera-Gantt Student Voice-Student Choice: Using Green Screen Apps in the Elementary Classroom 216Katie Maddox • Rachel Kapousidis Tools, Tools and More Tools (Webtools, That Is) 108Brian Day Using Technology to Support Vocabulary and Verb Conjugation in World Languages 117Adam Babcock • Kathy Dillard Managing Collaborative Groups With Technology 116Ken Minton Beyond Reality- Using & Creating Virtual Reality Experiences 111Jared Johnson • Ashley Fort Book Clubs for the Next Generation 207Molly Graves • Morgan Kuykendall Free WebTech Tools For Next Level Learning 201Krynica Drake Book Creator for Chrome 206Eve Heaton Active Note-Making in One-to-One Classrooms 227Joel Perkin Facilitate On-Demand Engagement with Insert Learning 109Marcus Borders ClassFlow: New and Improved! 102PROMETHEAN WORLD • Ernie Faulkenberry More Than Busy Work: Using Google Slides to Engage Students When You Have a Sub 218Angela Quin Coping with Chaos 110Stacy Lawson Integrating Robotics Into Your Curriculum 220Maeghan Browning Being Sensible with Screencastify 114Arlene Enos • Sarah Gregorich Flip Your PD 225Keasha Grant PearDeck! Like Nearpod, but Even Better! 231Stefanie Garrett Using Smore for Communication 233Katie Delloso Collaboration and Engagement Strategies with Google Classroom 212Madelyn Shedd Breaking the box with digital breakout games 222Logan Wright Building an Attractive and Effective New Google Site 107Michael Simmons Creating Infographics with Google Drawings 214Laura Griner Pear Deck Flashcard Factory and Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on 217Jamie Garrett Herding Cats: Class Management in a 1 to 1 Classroom 205Joel Colon Tech-ifying Instructional Strategies 113Patti Duncan