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9:45am EDT

Mic'd Up Learning: Teaching with Student Podcasts

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

In this interactive session, educators will explore the innovative approach of integrating student created podcasts in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to guide students in producing their own podcasts, from brainstorming topics to recording and editing episodes. This session will cover the educational benefits of podcasting, including enhancing communication skills, fostering creativity, and promoting engagement in any subject. Participants will leave with practical tips, resources, and a step-by-step framework to implement podcast projects in their own classrooms.

Speakers

Darrian Hightower

5th grade teacher

Hello, my name is Darrian Hightower. I'm a 7 year veteran in which all have been in Cobb county. My joy of teaching is finding new and innovative ways to integrate reading and writing. One of those ways is through technology! I look forward to sharing my experiences in the classr... Read More →

Tamille Wilson

5th grade teacher

Hello, My name is Tamille Wilson and I've been teaching for 20 years. My background is in elementary education and I'm currently a EdS candidate in instructional technology. I love all things STEM and tech! I believe teachers have the ability to unlock the minds and hearts of students... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2314

Innovative Strategy, Podcasting

Audience Elementary
Subject All

9:45am EDT

Minecraft EE: Facilitating Independent Learning Through the Online Gaming Platform.

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

2315

My presentation will discuss how Minecraft: Education Edition (Minecraft: EE) can be used as a powerful educational tool instead of just a game. With Minecraft: EE, students can learn to code and engage in learning experiences that align with state standards and teach students important problem solving skills. Educators across all grade levels and subjects can integrate Minecraft: EE into their classrooms to support Inquiry-Based Learning, STEAM lessons, and the application or investigation of curriculum standards. This presentation will highlight the versatility of Minecraft as a dynamic platform for fostering creativity, problem-solving and collaboration in the classroom. Attendees will leave with a HyperDoc following the Explore-Explain-Apply method and hopefully the skeleton of a Minecraft lesson they can use in their classroom.

Speakers

Brook Heard

5th Grade Special Education IRR

My name is Brook Heard. I am currently a Special Education teacher at Chalker Elementary School in Cobb County, Georgia, and I have been teaching for nine years. In the past nine years, I taught middle school special education math, elementary special education and served as the special... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2315

Problem or Challenge Based Learning, Minecraft

Audience Elementary, Middle
Subject All

9:45am EDT

Podcasting in Elementary? You Bet! Audio and Video Podcasting Easy Enough for Elementary! Increase Engagement with Podcasting

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

During the session, you will learn how to guide students in creating podcasts to reinforce learning. Teachers will explore how to use Canva to record audio podcasts and how to create a visually dynamic experience with Clipchamp’s green screen and other video editing features. Attendees will experience a demonstration producing both audio and video podcasts. We will also discuss the many benefits of podcasting including increased public speaking skills, collaborating on content creation, connecting deeply with the material in a fun, student-centered way and more.

Speakers

Ebony Jackson-Keyton

5th Grade Teacher

Ms. Jackson-Keyton is passionate about helping teachers integrate technology into their teaching practices to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. With a strong focus on providing support, guidance, and practical solutions, Ms. Jackson-Keyton works closely with teachers... Read More →

Nicole Milligan-Young

4th Grade AC Teacher, Clay Harmony Leland Elementary School

Mrs. Nicole Milligan-Young is a passionate educator who integrates technology into daily learning to engage and inspire her students. She believes in providing opportunities for students to showcase their creativity and motivation, whether through their voice or writing. With a love... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

Technology Integration, Podcasting

Audience Elementary
Subject All

9:45am EDT

⚾ Hitting a Home run with Wonders: Scoring Big with Technology

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

2217 - Computer Lab

Step up to the plate and discover how to harness Reading Progress and Book Creator to amplify student voice and monitor fluency using Wonders curriculum content. This session will explore practical strategies for integrating technology to support reading development, track growth, and create engaging student-centered projects aligned with the Science of Reading.

Speakers

Dr. Randi Langley

Technology Training Integration Specialist, Cobb County School District

I am a Technology Training Integration Specialist for the Cobb County School District and a former first grade teacher. I am passionate about helping teachers provide hands-on, real-world experiences in the classroom and using technology to engage students. I believe every student... Read More →

Dr. Jessica Sutton

Instructional Support Specialist, Cobb County School District

Dr. Jessica SuttonInstructional Support Specialist | Literacy AdvocatePassionate about empowering educators and advancing student achievement, I currently serve as the K–5 Instructional Support Specialist at Mountain View Elementary. With a strong foundation in early childhood education... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2217 - Computer Lab

Technology Integration, Reading Progress and Book Creator

Audience Elementary
Subject All

12:15pm EDT

“The Diary of an Innovative Educator”

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

2315

Educators will be introduced to different perspectives
and methods of teaching movement to develop overall cognitive
development. In movement based learning, active movement
improves the learner's ability to retain information. Also, in
elementary students, strong movement skills and spatial awareness can positively impact reading skills. The presentation is a record of a Physical Educator's daily experience, thoughts and feelings as it
relates to teaching the whole child:
"The Diary of an Innovative Educator"

Speakers

Johnelia Wilkerson

Teacher

Johnelia Wilkerson is an Elementary Physical Education Teacher in the Cobb County School District. She has over 30 years of teaching experience which includes High School Coaching, Interrelated Special Education and Middle School Science. She is a Teacher Leader with the Teacher-Support... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
2315

Evidence-based, Multisensory and Movement

Audience Elementary, PE Teachers
Subject All, Physical Education

12:15pm EDT

Forecasting Fun: Creating Weather Tool Videos with Adobe Express!

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

Join me for an exciting 4th grade lesson on weather tools using Adobe Express! In this session, you'll explore how students can create engaging videos to demonstrate their understanding of forecasting instruments like thermometers, anemometers, and barometers. You'll walk away with a ready-to-use lesson and the confidence to implement this interactive project in your classroom tomorrow!

Speakers

Angela Smith

STEM Lab Teacher, CCSD

I am the STEM lab teacher at Pickett’s Mill Elementary School, where I have the privilege of helping students grow through hands-on learning and exploration. I am passionate about inspiring curiosity and creativity in my students, making science, technology, engineering, and math... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

Problem or Challenge Based Learning, Adobe Express

Audience Elementary
Subject Science

12:15pm EDT

No Flip Grid. No Problem!

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

When Flipgrid isn’t an option, creativity doesn’t have to stop! Tools
like Adobe Express and Canva offer exciting, easy-to-use
alternatives for students to express their ideas and record videos.

Speakers

Denotra Hill

Teacher

When Flipgrid isn’t an option, creativity doesn’t have to stop! Tools like Adobe Express and Canva offer exciting, easy-to-use alternatives for students to express their ideas and record videos. With Adobe Express, students can quickly create dynamic video stories with voiceovers... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

Technology Integration, Adobe and Canva

Audience Elementary
Subject All

1:45pm EDT

Cross-Cutting K-5 Integration: Speaking and Listening Strategies

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

2317

This session focuses on speaking and listening strategies to boost student engagement in the classroom. Educators can use interactive strategies and active listening techniques to create a more collaborative and engaging classroom. These strategies can be used across subject areas.

Speakers

Brittany Aguilar

Teacher

Dawn Stueck

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2317

Evidence-based, Listening and Speaking

Audience Elementary
Subject All

1:45pm EDT

Math in Motion: Using Multisensory Strategies & the Workshop Model for Deeper Learning

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

2310

Math should be seen, touched, and experienced! This session explores how multisensory strategies combined with the workshop model can enhance student engagement, conceptual understanding, and differentiation in a shared classroom. Attendees will engage in hands-on, movement-based, and technology-integrated approaches that bring math to life. Through interactive problem-solving, small-group rotations, and digital tools, educators will leave with practical, evidence-based strategies to support all learners effectively.

Speakers

Jene Singleton

Special Education/IRR, Cobb County School District

This past year marked my 17th year as a Special Educator and my 10th year proudly serving in the Cobb County School District. I consider myself a “unicorn” teacher, having had the pleasure of teaching students across all grade levels K–12, including alternative settings. I hold... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2310

Evidence-based, Multisensory and Movement

Audience Elementary
Subject Math

1:45pm EDT

Tech Time: Building Future-Ready Skills for Pre-K–5 Classrooms

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

2306

Discover how to seamlessly integrate technology into your Pre-K–5 classroom with The CCSD Future Ready Framework! This session will explore the grade-level technology standards that scaffold skills in a way that’s developmentally appropriate and collaborative. Learn how to use the scope and sequence to ensure your students build essential future-ready skills while making technology integration meaningful and manageable.

Speakers

Holly Frilot, Ed.D.

Supervisor of Library Media Education, Cobb County School District

As the Supervisor for CCSD K-12 Library Media Education, Holly supports all library media specialists and their programs. She believes that library media programs are vibrant centers of literacy, technology, creativity, and innovation. As a former Library Media Specialist of the... Read More →

Meagan Stanfill

Supervisor of Digital Transformation

As Supervisor of Digital Transformation for CCSD, Meagan works with her team to support the development and implementation of Cobb Teaching and Learning System (CTLS). She's passionate about helping teachers use the digital tools and resources available to them in meaningful and practical... Read More →

Corey Hogan

TTIS, Cobb County School District

Corey Hogan dedicated the first 10 years of his career to teaching in various settings across South Carolina and Georgia, spanning grades 4-8. His passion for integrating technology to enhance student engagement, participation, and production has been a constant throughout his teaching... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2306

Evidence-based, Future Ready

Audience Elementary, Primary
Subject All

1:45pm EDT

Empowering Student Learning: Using Book Creator to Differentiate Instruction and Enhance Engagement

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Discover how Book Creator can transform your classroom by supporting differentiated instruction for all learners, from English Language Learners to gifted and advanced students—and everyone in between. In this session, you'll explore practical strategies for using Book Creator to personalize learning, foster creativity, and enhance student engagement. Learn how to incorporate multimodal features such as voice recordings, images, and interactive elements to support diverse learning needs. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and templates to help every student thrive, no matter their skill level or learning style.

Speakers

Emma Snook

5th Grade Teacher

I am a dedicated educator currently teaching fifth grade at Green Acres Elementary School in Smyrna. I earned my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Spanish from Texas A&M University in 2019, followed by a master's degree from the University of West Georgia... Read More →

Abigail Youe

5th Grade AC ELA Teacher

I graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2016, and immediately kicked off my teaching career. In 2020 I completed my Master's in Elementary Education. I will finish my Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology in May of 2025 through Georgia's BEST! I'm going into my... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Technology Integration, Book Creator

Audience Elementary
Subject All

In It to Win It 2025

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