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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.

8:30am EDT

Integrating Arts into the Elementary Classroom through Technology

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Never before has the ability to bring the arts into your classroom been as easy as it is now. As a teacher in an arts integrated school, I will show you how technology can open the door to the arts in your classroom. Learn techniques and strategies that allow your students to engage their minds on a whole new level. We will work with several different technology platforms to bring the arts upclose and personal. Session will provide strategies and lesson plans that are ready to implement immediately.
Session Resources

Speakers

Melody Powell

Elementary school teacher, Stone Academy

2018/2019 marks my 21st year of teaching and my second year teaching 3rd grade at Stone Academy of Communication Arts. Stone has challenged me to move out of my comfort zone and delve deeper into my creative side. I love integrating both the arts and technology into my classroom... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
118

Apps or Web 2.0 tools

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area Arts, All Subjects

8:30am EDT

Apps, Software, and Social Media for General Music

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This session will consist of easy ways to incorporate technology into the general music classroom. If technology has you feeling overwhelmed, this session will give you some ideas, using technology, to get your technology teaching organized. Topics addressed will be educational music apps, software that can get your students excited about music, and social networking that will enhance your overall music education experience. Be sure and bring your laptop and a device if you have one!
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Ben Miller

Tuesday July 9, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
110

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Social Media

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area Arts

9:45am EDT

Integrating Arts into the Elementary Classroom through Technology

Feedback Survey

Never before has the ability to bring the arts into your classroom been as easy as it is now. As a teacher in an arts integrated school, I will show you how technology can open the door to the arts in your classroom. Learn techniques and strategies that allow your students to engage their minds on a whole new level. We will work with several different technology platforms to bring the arts upclose and personal. Session will provide strategies and lesson plans that are ready to implement immediately.
Session Resources

Speakers

Melody Powell

Elementary school teacher, Stone Academy

2018/2019 marks my 21st year of teaching and my second year teaching 3rd grade at Stone Academy of Communication Arts. Stone has challenged me to move out of my comfort zone and delve deeper into my creative side. I love integrating both the arts and technology into my classroom... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
118

Apps or Web 2.0 tools

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area Arts, All Subjects

9:45am EDT

You Are Here! Google MyMaps in the Classroom

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Maps are part of our daily lives. They are everywhere - in our textbooks, on our phones, and in our cars. How do we harness the power of mapping technologies as an instructional tool in our classrooms? Take mapping activities to a new level with Google’s MyMaps! Teachers and students can create dynamic, interactive and collaborative maps from their own devices! Visual aids, virtual field trips, timelines of geographic changes, and more! Join us to learn how MyMaps can enhance instruction and student learning for all content areas.
Session Resources

Speakers

Jared Johnson

Instructional support, Gilbert Middle School

I'm a Google For Education Certified Trainer and a Certified Dynamic Learning Project Coach. As a Digital Learning Coach, I have the unique privilege of improving education equity by supporting and empowering teachers to leverage technology in impactful ways. Before all of that, I... Read More →

Ashley Fort

Tuesday July 9, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
111

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Chromebooks Google iPad

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area Foreign Language, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

9:45am EDT

Make Mad Libs Using Autocrat

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Experience and learn how to create and use Mad Libs using the Google sheets add-on, autocrat. Autocrat will help you merge your students' vocabulary into stories, songs, and poetry by using Google forms, sheets, and documents.
Session Resources

Speakers

Katie Kerechanin

Music Educator, Greenville County Schools

Tuesday July 9, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
223

Chromebooks Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area Arts, Language Arts

11:00am EDT

Mama Got Bars: An Exploration of Soundtrap

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Take your units to the next level with this easy to navigate sound production studio. Whether you are looking to create a music, or a podcast, Soundtrap will change your teaching. Furthermore, your students will love curating, collaborating, and synthesizing with Soundtrap.

Speakers

Carrie Lee

Fourth Grade Teacher, Greenville County Schools

I am a first-year presenter at UTC. I have led teacher PD before with the help of other teacher leaders. I am excited to share my use of Khan Academy in the classroom, share my success, and encourage you to try Khan in your classroom.

Tuesday July 9, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
228

Apps or Web 2.0 tools

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

11:00am EDT

You Are Here! Google MyMaps in the Classroom

Feedback Survey

Maps are part of our daily lives. They are everywhere - in our textbooks, on our phones, and in our cars. How do we harness the power of mapping technologies as an instructional tool in our classrooms? Take mapping activities to a new level with Google’s MyMaps! Teachers and students can create dynamic, interactive and collaborative maps from their own devices! Visual aids, virtual field trips, timelines of geographic changes, and more! Join us to learn how MyMaps can enhance instruction and student learning for all content areas.
Session Resources

Speakers

Jared Johnson

Instructional support, Gilbert Middle School

I'm a Google For Education Certified Trainer and a Certified Dynamic Learning Project Coach. As a Digital Learning Coach, I have the unique privilege of improving education equity by supporting and empowering teachers to leverage technology in impactful ways. Before all of that, I... Read More →

Ashley Fort

Tuesday July 9, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
111

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Chromebooks Google iPad

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area Foreign Language, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

12:15pm EDT

Pear Deck for High Schools

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A high school Spanish and Math teacher who have utilized Pear Deck in their classes for the last year show what they have learned and share how to use this powerful feedback and presentation tool to increase student engagement and ease of feedback. Participants need to bring a laptop or Chromebook.
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Speakers

Jessica Moses

Spanish teacher, Greenville County Schools

I am a Spanish teacher for grades 9-12 and I love to travel, teach comprehensibly, and incorporate technology. Follow my professional instagram at @profemoses

Sonja Airline

Tuesday July 9, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
109

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Chromebooks Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type Middle, High
Subject Area Foreign Language, Language Arts, Mathematics

1:45pm EDT

Make Mad Libs Using Autocrat

Feedback Survey

Experience and learn how to create and use Mad Libs using the Google sheets add-on, autocrat. Autocrat will help you merge your students' vocabulary into stories, songs, and poetry by using Google forms, sheets, and documents.
Session Resources

Speakers

Katie Kerechanin

Music Educator, Greenville County Schools

Tuesday July 9, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
223

Chromebooks Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area Arts, Language Arts

12:30pm EDT

Designing Projects with Adobe Spark

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Adobe Spark provides user-friend tools for creating graphics, web pages, and videos. This session will provide a brief orientation to the website, an example of at least one project for each component of the website, sample student instructions and rubrics for projects.

Speakers

Anna Morrison

Instructional Coach, Greenville County Schools

I am the instructional coach at Mauldin High School. One of my instructional goals is to work toward a perfect balance between educational technology and solid pedagogy.

Wednesday July 10, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
224

Apps or Web 2.0 tools

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type Middle, High
Subject Area Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

12:30pm EDT

OMG! That's Some "Suite" Collaboration

Feedback Survey

Many of the GSuite tools are designed to work together and offer a variety of opportunities for collaboration in the classroom. In this session, participants will explore ways Google Drawings and Google Slides can be used effectively to foster collaboration and even create activities for their own classroom.

Speakers

Shalonda Blakeney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Greenville County Schools

I am currently an Instructional Technology Specialist with ten years of classroom experience in the elementary setting. I have taught second, third, and also fourth grade. I am a graduate of Columbia College and have also obtained my Masters of Science in Elementary Education with... Read More →

Wednesday July 10, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
215

Chromebooks Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area Language Arts, Social Studies

12:30pm EDT

Going Digital with Interactive Notebooks

Feedback Survey

Are you sick of students misplacing notebooks, ripping out pages, or having their notebooks fall apart? Interactive notebooks are getting a make- over and a face lift. Digital interactive notebooks allow teachers to take common practice and and maximize it according to 21st century demands. Participants will learn how to digitize their notebooking ideas and how to integrate other core subjects using Google Slides as our notebook. We will learn to use Google Slides and Google Drawings that will make your life easier and will spark your creativity. I promise you will not be able to stop thinking of ways you can implement content in this digital treasure box.

Speakers

Summer Parsons

Elementary Teacher

I know all the Google tips, tricks, and hacks. I love creating digital options for teachers that have multiple uses. Come and create with me!

Wednesday July 10, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
229

Flipped Classroom Chromebooks Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

1:45pm EDT

Designing Projects with Adobe Spark

Feedback Survey

Adobe Spark provides user-friend tools for creating graphics, web pages, and videos. This session will provide a brief orientation to the website, an example of at least one project for each component of the website, sample student instructions and rubrics for projects.

Speakers

Anna Morrison

Instructional Coach, Greenville County Schools

I am the instructional coach at Mauldin High School. One of my instructional goals is to work toward a perfect balance between educational technology and solid pedagogy.

Wednesday July 10, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
224

Apps or Web 2.0 tools

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type Middle, High
Subject Area Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

1:45pm EDT

OMG! That's Some "Suite" Collaboration

Feedback Survey

Many of the GSuite tools are designed to work together and offer a variety of opportunities for collaboration in the classroom. In this session, participants will explore ways Google Drawings and Google Slides can be used effectively to foster collaboration and even create activities for their own classroom.

Speakers

Shalonda Blakeney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Greenville County Schools

I am currently an Instructional Technology Specialist with ten years of classroom experience in the elementary setting. I have taught second, third, and also fourth grade. I am a graduate of Columbia College and have also obtained my Masters of Science in Elementary Education with... Read More →

Wednesday July 10, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
215

Chromebooks Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area Language Arts, Social Studies

1:45pm EDT

Going Digital with Interactive Notebooks

Feedback Survey

Are you sick of students misplacing notebooks, ripping out pages, or having their notebooks fall apart? Interactive notebooks are getting a make- over and a face lift. Digital interactive notebooks allow teachers to take common practice and and maximize it according to 21st century demands. Participants will learn how to digitize their notebooking ideas and how to integrate other core subjects using Google Slides as our notebook. We will learn to use Google Slides and Google Drawings that will make your life easier and will spark your creativity. I promise you will not be able to stop thinking of ways you can implement content in this digital treasure box.

Speakers

Summer Parsons

Elementary Teacher

I know all the Google tips, tricks, and hacks. I love creating digital options for teachers that have multiple uses. Come and create with me!

Wednesday July 10, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
229

Flipped Classroom Chromebooks Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies