Links and resources from my sessions at NCTIES 2025
From ‘Polite Incarceration’ to Passionate Participation: Sparking Joy in Learning with UDL
THURSDAY
4:15
ROOM 402
Ready to escape the ‘school jail’? Less than half of students are engaged—time to awaken the rest from their zombie state! Join us for a not-so-secret meeting where we’ll spill the beans on why student engagement is the secret sauce for an epic educational experience. We’ll also decode the mystical runes of Universal Design for Learning and show you how to whip up a personalized learning potion that will have all students spellbound.


Film in a Flash: Unlock Creative Potential with Quick Video Projects!
FRIDAY
10:30am
Room 301B
Transform your classroom with the art of video production! Spark creativity and engagement while mastering essential 21st-century skills. Say goodbye to narratives that resemble visual run-on sentences with our dynamic workshop. Discover two key strategies: 1. A simple approach to enhance the quality of student-produced videos. 2. A structured framework that empowers students to create high-quality videos in 45 minutes or less.

From Robo-Ruckus to Tech Triumph: Implementing AI without Sparking a Robot Rebellion!
FRIDAY
11:30am
State Ballroom C/D
We’re diving into Clover School District’s tech-savvy blueprint for bringing generative AI into classrooms without turning our students into robots! We’ll kick things off by sharing our AI Acceptable Use Scale, which is less about weighing robots and more about balancing innovation with integrity. From dissecting policies to empowering educators with AI proficiency, we’ll equip you with the tools to navigate this brave new world of education seamlessly.
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