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Tuesday, February 25
 

10:15am MST

Tech-Driven Strategies for ELD Listening and Speaking Mastery
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Join SLCSD Secondary ELD Specialist & Language and Literacy Coach, Kenna Rodgers, and former UCET board member, Innovative Learning Coach, and current ELD teacher, Dany Macias, as they share their journey of using technology to help ELD students develop listening and speaking skills. In this session, participants will learn from the presenters' trial and error, lessons learned, and the effective use of rubrics to assess and improve student outcomes. Kenna and Dany will share how they used student performance data to create district goals specifically focused on strengthening listening and speaking skills in alignment with ELA standards and WIDA assessments. Attendees will explore practical applications of audio recordings, videos, and interactive presentations to enhance language instruction and assessment. Through their experience, the presenters will demonstrate how to utilize these tools for student self-assessment, real-time feedback, and fostering participation in live discussions. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from real-world examples, backed by data-driven strategies and district-level goal setting. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with proven methods and a toolkit of resources to effectively integrate technology into their classrooms, ensuring ELD students engage in meaningful listening and speaking practice while making measurable progress.
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Kenna Rodgers

SLCSD Secondary ELD Specialist & Language and Literacy Coach, Salt Lake City School District
Former educator, and current SLCSD Secondary ELD Specialist, Language and Literacy Coach, NBCT Certified, and PhD.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Room 355 C

10:15am MST

Technology and Instructional Coaching in an AI-Fueled World
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
As AI revolutionizes the educational landscape, technology coaches stand at the forefront of this transformation. In this compelling session, we delve into the dynamic intersection of AI and instructional coaching, exploring a wide range of tools, mindsets, and strategies needed to thrive in this new era. Gain a deeper understanding of how AI can enhance your coaching practices by providing data-driven insights, facilitating personalized learning pathways, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. This session will equip you with strategies to support educators in leveraging AI tools for curriculum design, student assessment, and differentiated instruction. Explore real-world applications and case studies that demonstrate the tangible benefits of integrating AI into your coaching toolkit, and learn how to guide teachers in their use of AI to address diverse learner needs, improve student engagement, and drive academic success.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Draper

Darren Draper

Director of Innovative Learning, Alpine School District
A fierce and faithful proponent of the effective use of technology in schools, Dr. Darren E. Draper is a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader who currently serves as the Director of Innovative Learning in the Alpine School District. As the largest school district in the state... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Room 355 E

10:15am MST

Build a Unit From Scratch Using AI: Step by Step
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:15pm MST
If you’re like me, chances are you’re overwhelmed by all the incredible AI tools out there for educators. In this presentation, you’ll watch me build a unit on digital literacy from scratch using a variety of AI tools. I’ll walk you through my thinking process as well as the tools I use, so you can walk away from the presentation being able to duplicate my process with ANY content area, and be able to build your own units effectively with AI. My hope is that this video can offer an easy way for you to jump into using AI tools in a way that will make your lesson planning process easier.
Speakers
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Stephanie Quinlan

Digital Learning Specialist, Salt Lake City School District
I do professional developments on this in my district; I did a TedXSLCSD talk on this; it's kinda my jam.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:15pm MST
Virtual A

11:30am MST

Getting the Most Out of Your PLC Team
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Do you ever feel like you attend your PLC meeting and it turns into a gripe session or a planning meeting? In this hands-on presentation, you will learn how to use a tool called the Strategy Implementation Guide (SIG) to guide your PLC discussions. Through the use of the SIG, teams will be able to have more meaningful conversations about their students and the individual needs of their students. As you work through your own SIG, you will be able to take the materials home to your schools and teams and implement the SIG into your PLC team to help create a team focus and goal for the school year.
Speakers
avatar for Kelbie Jackson

Kelbie Jackson

Instructional Coach/ Utah Teacher Fellow, Box Elder School District
Kelbie Jackson taught English Language Arts for seven years where she fell in love with developing engaging curriculum and the students she taught. She is currently an Instructional Coach at Bear River High School in Box Elder School District where she drives the PLC focus in her... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Room 355 E

11:30am MST

How to be Authentic in an Artificial World
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
How to Be Authentic in an Artificial World explores how to stay true to yourself in a tech-driven society. It contrasts online personas with real-life identities and addresses the pressures of technology on authenticity. Through interactive moments and practical tips like setting tech boundaries and embracing imperfections, attendees learn how to maintain their genuine selves. The presentation emphasizes how AI can assist but never replace human creativity and empathy. It closes with an empowering message: authenticity is a superpower in a world dominated by technology, leaving the audience inspired to embrace their uniqueness.
Speakers
avatar for Teneille Ringer

Teneille Ringer

Innovative Learning Coach, Alpine School District
Innvoative Learning Coach for 3 years. Have presented a poster presentation 2 years ago at UCET, and did a Bullet session last year with a group.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Hall 2/3

12:45pm MST

Empowering Multi-Language Learners with Technology: Tools and Strategies for Inclusive Learning
Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
As classrooms become more diverse, the number of students learning English as an additional language continues to grow. Technology offers powerful tools that support multi-language learners (MLLs) in overcoming linguistic barriers, enhancing engagement, and achieving academic success. This session will explore practical ways educators can integrate technology to create inclusive, equitable learning environments for MLLs. Participants will learn about innovative strategies, tech tools, and platforms that can be used to differentiate instruction, promote language development, and support the cultural identities of students. The session will also address how to use technology to increase accessibility and foster a community of learners who thrive despite language differences.
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Brett Rydalch

Digital Learning Specialist, Salt Lake City School District
Mr. Rydalch has been a public school educator for 14 years. He started his career teaching 7-8th grade CTE/Social Science and eventually transitioned to teaching high school Social Studies and Advanced Placement. Mr. Rydalch currently works for the Salt Lake City School District as... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Room 355 C

12:45pm MST

Unlocking Growth: Know Your Impact Through Transformative Professional Development
Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Are you ready to make your professional development more meaningful and measurable? Join us to discover how a structured, reflective, and choice-based approach can allow educators to showcase their growth and help you assess your impact. Learn from our yearly cohort of trailblazing teachers, where participants are mentored, supported through classroom visits, and provided personalized feedback. We’ll share our growth chart model that tracks participants’ progress, from entry to final showcase, and highlights their incredible achievements. See how exit tickets, reflection, and a participant showcase create a clear picture of both individual and program success. Walk away with strategies to track, mentor, and empower teachers in your own programs, while ensuring you can demonstrate real impact with evidence.
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avatar for Rachelle Herbst

Rachelle Herbst

Technology Integration Center Supervisor, Davis School District
The presenters for this session have significant experience, having all previously served as instructors in the Leading EDGE course. Their expertise includes the use of 21st Century Learning Design (21 CLD), a framework aimed at enhancing teaching and learning through collaboration... Read More →
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Katie Scholer

Technology Integration Specialist, Davis School District
Katie is an Educational Technology Specialist in the Technology Integration Center with a focus on Apple Education. She is an Apple Learning Coach, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and an Adobe Creative Educator. She loves learning new technologies and is passionate about helping... Read More →
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Jared Fawson

Student Centered Learning Supervisor, Davis School District
Jared teaches, guides, consults, and helps educators of any level effectively personalize their lessons in the classroom. He has used his expertise to present at many schools and districts across the state of Utah. Prior to his current role with Davis district, Jared was Canvas product... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Room 355 E

2:00pm MST

Moving Coaching From 'Fix it' to 'Coach Me'
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Effective Ed Tech Coaching provides relevant, personalized professional learning for every teacher that aligns with evidence-based instructional practices that can help every teacher meet the needs of students. This happens when we move from fixing technology problems to building educators who can confidently engage their students with that technology.
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Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room 355 E

2:00pm MST

Using Lucid to Deepen Cognition
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Lucid offers great tools that can be used in a variety of ways. In this presentation, we will focus on the uses of the tool that give students a chance to build conceptual understanding. Lucid allows students to create visual models of their thinking, encouraging them to organize, analyze, and connect complex concepts in ways that promote deeper understanding. By integrating Lucid into Canvas, teachers can design activities that guide students through visualizing their ideas, which supports critical thinking, problem-solving, and cognitive development. Participants will learn practical strategies for incorporating Lucid into their instruction to foster student engagement, collaboration, and conceptual clarity.
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Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room 258

3:15pm MST

Crafting Summer Learning Conferences That Teachers Won’t Want to Miss
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Are you tasked with planning a summer learning conference but worried about teacher attendance during their much-deserved break? In this session, you'll discover how to design a dynamic, engaging, and impactful conference that teachers will look forward to, even during the summer months. Learn strategies for creating sessions that captivate educators, addressing their needs, interests, and professional growth while also making the experience feel fun and rewarding. Since 2007, Weber School District has hosted a summer professional learning opportunity for its teachers—The Learn Conference. Through the years, the popularity of this event has continued to grow. What started as a small opportunity to learn about edtech in the summer for a handful of teachers has turned into a professional learning conference with 400+ participating teachers and administrators over 120 different learning sessions. We’ll explore creative ways to balance professional learning with elements that foster excitement and connection. Participants will also hear about strategies for generating support from key LEA stakeholders, finding the right people to volunteer time, and connecting with worthwhile keynote speakers. From unique session formats to integrating opportunities for networking, collaboration, and hands-on learning, you’ll leave with practical ideas to make your conference a must-attend event. We'll also discuss how to leverage technology and innovative presentation methods to keep teachers engaged and energized throughout the conference.
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Nick Harris

Director of Digital Teaching & Learning, Weber School District
In addition to the district-wide professional learning sessions throughout the school year, members of Weber School District's Digital Teaching & Learning Department have been responsible for building and holding our local summer professional learning conference—The Learn Conference—since... Read More →
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Blake Pope

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Secondary Schools, Weber School District
Master of Educational Technology (MET, 2020) / K-12 Online Teaching Graduate Certificate (2020) / Secondary English Education Major / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor (BA, 2016) / Brigham Young University-Idaho, Boise State University, Southern Utah University... Read More →
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Monica Widdison

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Elementary Schools, Weber School District
Monica has been with Weber School District for 15 years. Her teaching experience includes 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. She became involved with educational technology while working on her Master's degree at Weber State University. Monica is currently part of the Digital Teaching and Learning... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Room 355 E
 
Wednesday, February 26
 

10:15am MST

Empowering Student Sensemaking: A Student-Driven Approach to Learning
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, we need to help students become invested in their learning experiences by making sense of complex information and applying their knowledge to real-world problems. This presentation will explore the transformative power of student-driven learning in fostering sensemaking across the science, math, and ELA classrooms. Drawing upon practical examples and research-based insights, we will delve into how student-centered strategies can empower learners to take ownership of their education, develop critical thinking skills, and construct meaningful understanding. By shifting the focus from teacher-directed instruction to student-centered inquiry, we can create a more engaging and effective learning environment. The presentation will highlight the role of technology in supporting student-driven learning. Tools such as Nearpod and Lucid can be leveraged to create interactive lessons, facilitate collaboration, and provide students with opportunities to visualize and communicate their ideas effectively. Through concrete examples and practical strategies, this presentation will equip educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to implement a student-driven approach in their classrooms. By fostering sensemaking skills, we can empower students to become lifelong learners and active contributors to society.
Speakers
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Lora Gibbons

Senior Technical Trainer, Utah Education Network
Masters of Education Instructional design and educational technology, DoD STEM Ambassador 23/24, National STEM Teams with PBL projects 2019-2024, DLAC presentation Feb 24 - Comprehensive STEM programs with PBL, NSTA Chicago - Engaging students in PBL through STEM competition
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Room 258

10:15am MST

Little League Tech - Supporting Lower Grade Classrooms with Technology
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Join us for tips & tricks that make everyone’s “tech tantrums” a thing of the past! We will share instructional strategies, visual media supports, and 30 years of K-3 classroom experience that blend technology with traditional teaching methods. This session will uncover a selection of educational applications that spark creativity and build essential skills for young learners. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned guru, this session provides the tools and confidence to make technology an invaluable resource in your classroom. This session is perfect for teachers and coaches looking to innovate and inspire with digital learning!
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Lauren Rawe

Innovative Learning Coach, Alpine School District
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Laura Bouwhuis

Innovative Learning Coach, Alpine School District
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Room 355 E

11:30am MST

Building Successful School/District Coaching Culture with Digital Coaching Plans
Wednesday February 26, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Discover how to establish a thriving coaching culture using digital coaching plans. This session explores strategies for empowering educators, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement across schools and districts, enhancing teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. Explore ways to get Admin and coach buy-in and tackle the frustrating task of follow-up and follow-through.
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avatar for Larisa Nageli

Larisa Nageli

Digital Learning Specialist, Jordan School District
UCET presenter 22, 23. ISTE presenter 2022 & 2023. District Instructional Coach AND Digital Learning Specialist. Teacher of Instructional Coaching Institute @JSD.
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Ami Anderson

Digital Learning Specialist & District Instructional Coach, Jordan School District
Ami Anderson is a dedicated educator with 27 years of experience in the Jordan School District. Throughout her career, she has taught at various grade levels. Most recently, she has been the Instructional Coach at Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary for the past two years. She has a strong... Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Room 355 E

12:45pm MST

360° Coaching: Empowering Leadership from Every Angle
Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
As coaches, we often find ourselves in leadership limbo. Our responsibility is to implement large initiatives, and often to enact behavior change from other adults, but we may find ourselves without the authority, influence, resources, or clarity to do so. During this session we discuss leadership strategies that work from every angle to help you find success within your environment. We will discuss and practice key actions and mindsets, including “rumbling with vulnerability” in order to encourage open and difficult conversations, using strategic questioning to help clarify expectations and desired outcomes, and acting on the principles of invitational leadership to build trust and relationships in order to help lead and empower others from every angle.
Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Room 355 E

12:45pm MST

Journey to the Stars with Mission.io
Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
All teachers come experience the power of the assessment tool from Mission.io. Take your students on a mission to the stars, that is currently featuring Math and Science. See how you can get instant formative feedback and receive useful data in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Snow

Jason Snow

Regional Technology Trainer, Northeastern Utah Educational Services
Have helped hundreds or teachers find success with Mission.IO at dozens of schools and 5 conferences
Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Room 257 B

2:00pm MST

Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for Coaching Success within Challenging School Cultures
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, effective coaching is crucial for fostering growth and success within schools. \"Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for Coaching Success within Challenging School Cultures\" is a must-attend session for educators, administrators, and coaches seeking to navigate and transform complex learning environments. This session will delve into practical strategies and techniques for overcoming common obstacles faced in diverse school cultures, from resistance to change to varying levels of teacher motivation. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches that have been proven to foster collaboration, build trust, and inspire positive change even in the most challenging settings. Led by one of Utah’s most experienced coaching leaders, this session will provide insights into understanding and addressing the unique cultural dynamics that can impact coaching effectiveness. Attendees will learn how to tailor coaching techniques to meet the specific needs of their school community, fostering an environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Draper

Darren Draper

Director of Innovative Learning, Alpine School District
A fierce and faithful proponent of the effective use of technology in schools, Dr. Darren E. Draper is a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader who currently serves as the Director of Innovative Learning in the Alpine School District. As the largest school district in the state... Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room 355 E

3:15pm MST

Co-Coaching Quest: Level Up Your Coaching Game
Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Enter the thrilling world of \"Co-Coaching Quest: Level Up Your Coaching Game,\" where collaboration becomes your ultimate power-up! Embark on an epic adventure that unlocks new levels of teaching excellence through the dynamic synergy of co-coaching. Join us for an adventure filled with insights, immersive stories, and interactive challenges. Whether you're a coaching veteran or a newcomer, this session promises to boost your collaboration skills and level up your impact.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Kirkman

Rebecca Kirkman

District Coaching Specialist, Jordan School District
UCET 2024- Presented with JSD Coaching team, Jordan District ICIs, JSD Professional Development Day, Utah Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference
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Sara Elder

Digital and Instructional Coach, Jordan School District
Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Room 355 E

3:15pm MST

Collective Efficacy: Integrating Technology Meaningfully
Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
The library technology teacher and I started a monthly technology club at our school to support teachers using the available resources. We curated a list of resources and planned monthly learning sessions based on teacher interest and available resources. We want to share how teachers and technology leaders can use a similar model at their school to support collective efficacy by crowd sourcing lesson plans to foster authentic technology integration.
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Hannah Wille

Teacher, SLC School District
TedX SLC presenter, Ed Tech endorsement, K-12 literacy endorsement- focused on coaching teachers, Masters in MLL instruction
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Melanie Alexander

Library Technology Teacher, North Star Elementary
Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Room 355 E
 
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