UCET 2025: Full Schedule

10:15am MST

Paradigms of Possibility

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Room 355 C

Educators continue to feel the increasing challenges and pressures of our current education system. Unfortunately, this can at times lead any one of us - once inspired and hope filled - to feel burnt out, question our purpose and ability to impact those we strive to support, and overlook the opportunities right before us. There is another way. We can begin to shift our perspectives. Taking on paradigms of possibility can allow us to remain solution-oriented and see beyond the surface while staying true to ourselves and our students. We don’t need to ignore reality or simply accept toxic positivity, rather we can hold fast to ourselves, our values, and our reason for entering the profession while finding sustainable solutions and making the difference we held tight as we entered this important profession.

Speakers

Jeremy Smith

Proud Teacher, Lewiston Elementary

I have presented at many local, state (UCET, UAGC, UELMA), regional (&NSTA, NCTM), and national (NAGC, ASCD) conferences around a range of topics always focused learning and improving education by shifting our perspective as educators.

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Room 355 C

UTedchat (Short, Intermediate | passionate topics; 10-15 minutes), Intermediate

Strand Leadership
Audience Other…, Elementary Teachers, Higher Ed/Post-Secondary, Librarians, Paraprofessionals, School/District Administrators, Secondary Teachers, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Intermediate

12:45pm MST

Ignite the Innovative

Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST

Room 355 D

Personalized, Competency-based learning creates experiences for learners that empower voice and lifelong learning attributes and engagement. This session will ignite the passion needed in leadership and educators at all levels to know why and how to start the process and what it takes to help a learner thrive.

Speakers

Hillary Stacey

District PCBL Specialist and OTECH High Instructional Coach, Ogden School District

UCET presentation 2022, UCET presentation 2023, Aurora Institute Symposium Presentation 2024, Google Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator, Modern Classrooms Certified Educator, USBE PCBL Advisory Committee, USBE PCBL Review Committee, District PCBL leadership (4 years), English... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Room 355 D

UTedchat (Short, Intermediate | passionate topics; 10-15 minutes), Intermediate

Strand Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)
Audience Elementary Teachers, Higher Ed/Post-Secondary, School/District Administrators, Secondary Teachers, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Intermediate

2:00pm MST

“A House Called Tomorrow”: Authentic Engagement and Belonging

Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Hall 2/3

During the last five years, educators have confronted a number of systemic challenges, including pandemic learning loss, accelerated adoption of educational technology, increased public scrutiny of educational programs, rising student absenteeism, and the emergence of artificial intelligence. Now more than ever, it’s vital for educators to set a clear vision for the future of education that centers systems for promoting authentic student engagement and belonging. As Alberto Ríos might say, together we “can build a house called tomorrow” by cultivating within our students a deeper sense of autonomy, a greater sense of empowerment, and a lasting belief in the power of learning.

Speakers

Braxton Thornley

Senior Technology Trainer, Utah Education Network (UEN)

Braxton specializes in using technology to personalize learning by leveraging tools within Canvas LMS, artificial intelligence and Google Workspace suite. He enjoys working with teachers one-on-one to help them create safe, organized and engaging classrooms. Before joining UEN's professional... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Hall 2/3

UTedchat (Short, Beginning | passionate topics; 10-15 minutes), Beginning

Strand Leadership
Audience Elementary Teachers, Higher Ed/Post-Secondary, Secondary Teachers, School/District Administrators, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Beginning

UCET 2025

From $80.00