Content Area: Physical Education

BDTu1-PS 2023 Session	Google - All That and a Bag of Chips Deb Boisvert, Consultant, Google Certified Educator, NHSTE
*  Level: All levels Grades: All  Extensions	Smart Chips, Smart Canvas, Smart Formulas Building Blocks and AI summaries the list goes on. You can even build your own Building Blocks. As usual Google is flooding us with innovation without the time to digest. Find out which features are available to which kinds of Google account.Take the time in this session to play around with these new features, brainstorm ways to use them to make your life easier and which ones are not worth the effort.
BDTu3-PS 2023 Session	Reaching All Learners with Nearpod Jennifer Scheffer, Instructional Technology Specialist, Burlington High School
Level: Beginner Grades: All	Learn how to make every lesson interactive, engaging, and exciting with Nearpod. Through the hands-on creation of a Nearpod lesson, attendees will walk away from the session having learned how to leverage Nearpod's interactive media including slides, PHET simulations, virtual field trips, 3D experiences, interactive video, and web content. In addition, participants will learn how to embed formative assessments into their lessons including polls, open ended questions, quizzes, drag and drop activities, matching pairs and memory games, and Nearpod's interactive game Time to Climb. Nearpod has the capacity to completely transform the way you teach. This session will show you how simple it can be to create standards-aligned lessons and gather meaningful post-lesson reports that can help you differentiate and drive future instruction. Come experience for yourself the transformative power of Nearpod and how you can make every lesson a fun, interactive, and engaging experience for every student in your classroom. Nearpod is suitable for use by teachers of all grade levels and subject areas making it a truly versatile and must have technology platform for every educator!
BDVTh4-Z3 2023 Session	Canva for the Busy #EDUleader Shane Peek, Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC), and DeAnna Dixon
*  Level: Beginner Grades: All	Want to improve the look and feel of signs, forms, or other written communications in your school? Are you in a crunch for time, need a stunning yet informative flyer but feel overwhelmed by designing, organizing, and publishing? Let us introduce you to Canva, a free and easy-to-use, web-based design and publishing tool. We will start by exploring Canva's extensive template and themes library, then shift our focus to learning to create within the platform. Finally, participants will have an opportunity to observe an Administrator design and publish a flier using Canva in real time; then be placed in the driver's seat by creating a flier of their own that can be used for a future school event! Needing a high-quality graphic design school communication but having no skill and very little time, Canva for the Busy #EDUleader is for you!
BDWe1-PS 2023 Session	Google - On the road again Deb Boisvert, Consultant, Google Certified Educator, NHSTE
*  Level: All levels Grades: All  Extensions	Use Google tools to plan, document and share your adventures Find your way to places you've never been before and back even without the Internet. Make a photo journal from the road and it will be ready to print when you get home. Take the time to practice with Google My Maps for planning and exploration. Of course you can use all of these tools to support field trips and classroom instruction but the best way to learn is to use tools for your own needs.
BDWe2-PS 2023 Session	Leading the Quest for 22nd Century Digital Information Literacy Erin Henderson, Library Media Specialist, Pelham High School Library, and Dr. Jeanna Wagner, Pelham School District
*  Level: Beginner Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12	Students globally and locally struggle to navigate the open internet - including social media, news sites, and sources for research. As educators, our challenge is to recognize the difficulties that students have with these tasks, identify the foundational skills that students need in order to develop this type of literacy, practice these skills ourselves, then plan for subsequent integration of the concepts organically into ongoing instruction. As we enter year three of our district-wide digital literacy pilot and shift toward integrating 22nd century skills like AI, join us to explore the skills and attempt the strategies our pilot teachers are integrating in their coursework and dive into the possibilities for yourself.
T1-06 2023 Session	To Infinity & Beyond! The Power of Blended Learning in the K-12 Classroom Lucy McIntire, iLearnNH.org, and Becca Van Horn, iLearnNH.org
Level: Beginner Grades: All	You may have heard the term "blended learning" before, but what does it really mean? In this session, we'll explore how blended learning can combine the strengths of the in-person classroom with the power of ed tech to engage and empower more students than ever before. By looking at concrete, real-world ideas that you can apply to any learning management tool, we'll consider why blended learning is here to stay and how it might just be the ticket to a flexible, bite-sized transformation for both learning and teaching.
T1-07 2023 Session	Right Technology to Make CBE Practical Jose Granda, Common Goal Systems
Level: Intermediate Grades: All  Extensions	Districts implementing competency-based education (CBE) often need help with their technology. Their current student information system (SIS) needs to support CBE better. They may have trouble with their gradebook, parent portal, and/or report cards. Educators may need help to implement CBE, lack good data to inform decisions, and mastery progress communication with families is poor. We hear many NH school districts say they are tired of clunky workarounds. In this session, hear how TeacherEase clients have taken practical approaches to solving their CBE challenges in NH. Their school districts leveraged better technology infrastructure and a future-proof SIS. Attendees will be able to see it in action!
T3-03 2023 Session	Inform Your Instruction & Move Students Forward with Edulastic James Sgroi, K12 Digital Learning Specialist, North Reading Public Schools
*  Level: Beginner Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12	This workshop will provide participants with an overview of Edulastic, a comprehensive assessment and learning management system that can help personalize and grow the student learning experience. Participants will learn how to use Edulastic to create and deliver standard-aligned assessments, monitor student progress, and provide feedback that is timely and actionable. They will also learn about the many features and resources that Edulastic offers to support student learning. Participants will experience a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on activities, specifically having the opportunity to create and administer assessments, analyze student data, and differentiate instruction using Edulastic. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences. By the end of this session, participants will have the tools and resources they need to use Edulastic to improve instruction and provide an equitable learning environment for all students.
VM2-11 2023 Session	Podcasting to & from the Classroom Eric Salmonsen, Social Studies Teacher, Everything is a Primary Source
*  Level: Intermediate Grades: All	In this session participants will be guided on ways to extend their content passion into a podcast of their own, incorporate the audio medium into the classroom in a meaningful way, and how to coordinate and advise a student-led podcast on the same level as other school-made media.
W1-03 2023 Session	The Power of Technology ~ Expand Learning Opportunities with VLACS Julie Reece, Director & Teacher, VLACS, and Carey Glines, Virtual Learning Academy Charter School
Level: Beginner Grades: Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, All	Blended learning offers many benefits to students and schools such as increasing equity through increased personalization, scheduling flexibility, acceleration and remediation, and access to a greater variety of content. In this interactive session, we will explore the variety of options available to all NH schools and students. In addition, we will examine the technology used to support customized learning at the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School. Topics will include Canvas features that support student pace and progress, utilizing technology to enhance career exploration and relationships, and how you can access the student information system to support students and analyze data.
W1-04 2023 Session	Guiding Students to Soar: Empowering NH Educators Noah Kamsler, The Princeton Review & Tutor.com
Level: Beginner Grades: 6-8, 9-12 Repeated: W3-04	In this illuminating session, join us as we embark on a journey through the transformative partnership between Tutor.com and the New Hampshire Department of Education, providing boundless, no-cost access to 24/7 tutoring for every 4-12th grade student across the state. Through the lens of our "Reach for the Stars" theme, participants will uncover: Navigating the Cosmic Realm of Tutor.com: Delve into the inner workings of Tutor.com, and learn how students seamlessly connect with this invaluable resource through their learning platform. Shaping Constellations of Learning: Explore how Tutor.com serves as a celestial differentiation tool within the classroom, guiding educators in illuminating the unique strengths of every student. Outside of school hours, it becomes a radiant beacon of enrichment and homework assistance. Diverse Offerings: A Stellar Spectrum: Traverse the spectrum of services available, including bilingual English and Spanish 1-to-1 tutoring, drop-off writing review, and embark on a self-paced test prep journey with The Princeton Review. Launching into Orbit: Getting Started with Success: Equipped with knowledge of best practices, participants will leave with a clear trajectory for implementing Tutor.com and ensuring optimal support for student achievement. Join us in this cosmic odyssey, where we empower educators and students alike to elevate their educational experience and reach for the stars in their learning endeavors. Together, we'll make the sky the limit
W1-05 2023 Session	The Great Escape Owen Harrington, Curriculum Director, SAU 67
Level: Beginner Grades: All	Learn how schools/school districts can use Title funds to create a summer professional development experience that is developed by and for educators and is used to kickoff a school year in a positive manner towards a collective goal of continuous quality improvement and improved student learning opportunities.
W1-06 2023 Session	Let's Get Creative! Course Design Inspirations with UDL + Canvas Brad Moser, and Michelle Muldowney-Stevens
Level: Intermediate Grades: All  Extensions	Description: Are you looking for some fresh ideas to create courses in Canvas? Let's get creative AND make sure that our courses are designed with the best practices of instructional design, using Universal Design for Learning as our guide. We'll share how the right tools can make this work easy and intuitive. Join us to see example designs and learn about the design decisions that impact student success.
W2-08 2023 Session	Podcasting to & from the Classroom Eric Salmonsen, Social Studies Teacher, Everything is a Primary Source
*  Level: Intermediate Grades: All	Hear from both teacher AND students on how to extend student content passion into podcasts developed BY students. Learn how to incorporate this audio medium into the classroom in a meaningful way and how to coordinate and advise a student-led podcast on the same level as other school-made media.
W3-04 2023 Session	Guiding Students to Soar: Empowering NH Educators Noah Kamsler, The Princeton Review & Tutor.com
Level: Beginner Grades: 6-8, 9-12 Repeated: W1-04	In this illuminating session, join us as we embark on a journey through the transformative partnership between Tutor.com and the New Hampshire Department of Education, providing boundless, no-cost access to 24/7 tutoring for every 4-12th grade student across the state. Through the lens of our "Reach for the Stars" theme, participants will uncover: Navigating the Cosmic Realm of Tutor.com: Delve into the inner workings of Tutor.com, and learn how students seamlessly connect with this invaluable resource through their learning platform. Shaping Constellations of Learning: Explore how Tutor.com serves as a celestial differentiation tool within the classroom, guiding educators in illuminating the unique strengths of every student. Outside of school hours, it becomes a radiant beacon of enrichment and homework assistance. Diverse Offerings: A Stellar Spectrum: Traverse the spectrum of services available, including bilingual English and Spanish 1-to-1 tutoring, drop-off writing review, and embark on a self-paced test prep journey with The Princeton Review. Launching into Orbit: Getting Started with Success: Equipped with knowledge of best practices, participants will leave with a clear trajectory for implementing Tutor.com and ensuring optimal support for student achievement. Join us in this cosmic odyssey, where we empower educators and students alike to elevate their educational experience and reach for the stars in their learning endeavors. Together, we'll make the sky the limit
W4-01 2023 Session	AI in K12. Turn that $%#! up to Eleven or Run Away Bravely? Ken Weeks, NHCTO SpotLight, Chief Information Security Officer, State of New Hampshire
Level: Beginner Grades: All, Administrators and Board of Ed  Extensions	You've been hearing a lot about AI lately---from those who wholeheartedly endorse the use to those who warn of its potential darker implications and potential for sentience. Maybe you're wondering if AI has any relevance to you in K12 Education. The answer is---yes! In this session, Ken Weeks, CISO for the State of New Hampshire, will provide a thought-provoking discussion on the implications of AI in government and education, including a review on the States' "Code of Ethics for the Use and Development of Generative Artificial Intelligence" and the Policy for Use of AI by State Agencies to deliver government services. Here's a little Haiku composed by ChatGPT based on Ken's Presenter BIO: Navy's silent watch / Cyber realms and code he guards / Wolfhounds by his side. Not bad for a robot...Buckle up!