Curious about coding and how that can help support your standards? Coding projects can breathe excitement into even the dullest standard. Stop by this poster session and investigate coding tools and see examples of lessons.
Children live with technology from an early age, but consuming it isn't the same as creating with it. This session showcases the Learning Innovation Design (LID) framework, empowering educators to guide students from users to innovators through real-world, tech-integrated learning. Explore strategies, student work, and tools that help shape what’s next in education.
Director of Instructional Technology, Cobb County Schools
Dr. Starla Townsend is a forward-thinking educational leader with a strong track record of modernizing instruction through innovative technology integration and instructional design. As the Director of Instructional Technology for Cobb County Schools, she brings over two decades of... Read More →
This research model is based the Hopscotch Research Model (Jorrin-Abellan, 2019) developed at Kennesaw State and centered in the Kennesaw State's Interactive Research Methods Lab. It is a streamlined version of Hopscotch designed to help students in 3-12 grade develop primary research projects in a variety of curricular and co-curricular content areas.
Library Media Specialist, Cobb County School District
I am a library media specialist at Daniell Middle School with a background in English education and Instructional Technology. I have a passion for incorporating research across the curriculum and developing inquiry-focused learning experiences.
This will be a poster session on Marty the Robot. This tool can be integrated into curriculum of all levels with pre-planned lesson, teaching students coding elements with Scratch, Python, or a screen-free option.
Meet Dr. Angie White, an educational innovator who’s passionate about empowering educators and learners. She serves as a Technology Training Integration Specialist for Cobb County School District. With 13 years in education, Dr. White has worn many hats—teacher, trainer, mentor... Read More →
This poster session explores innovative ways to integrate technology into middle school ELA to enhance student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking. Educators can foster deeper student engagement by incorporating technology into ELA area instruction, enhancing literacy skills, and preparing learners for the digital world.
B.S. in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan UniversityM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Walden UniversityEdS in Curriculum & Instruction from Kennesaw State UniversityEdD in Curriculum & Instruction from the American College of EducationSeventh year in CCSD; 14th year... Read More →
Recorded book talks on CTLS will increase student engagement and there powers of persuasion. Incorporating existing technology into oral presentations is a novel and practical approach for all levels of students.
A book talk is not an oral book report. Students recommend a book without revealing too much about the climax, falling action, or the resolution. They focus their "talk" on the theme and interesting characters. Then, they make a persuasive appeal to the listener.My class used... Read More →
Say goodbye to copier jams and hello to a smarter, greener way to teach! Transform your lessons, assessments, and grading into a digital adventure that not only saves your school money on print costs but also makes your life easier. Going digital doesn’t have to feel like climbing a mountain! Whether you're ready to dive in with full-on digital lessons or just want to gamify your quizzes, this poster session is packed with easy wins to help you make the leap from paper to pixels.
Mary Whitaker is a Media Specialist at Clarkdale Elementary School. Finding innovative ways to lighten the load of teachers in her building is a priority. She considers it a win when students become louder in the library because they are so excited about the lesson that they forget... Read More →
This poster session will provide an overview of using Qball, Brainpop, and Microsoft Teams Reading Progress to support instruction and learning outcomes for ESOL and World Language students. The presenters will provide photos of the technologies in use and will have the technologies on display for attendee simulation and interaction. Fliers offered on-site and via QR code will provide attendees with access to informational summaries about these three technologies. The presenters will provide a separation QR code for attendees to scan and provide feedback about their experiences with and overall impressions of the presentation.
Leslie Pourreau, Ed.D., is a K-12 World Languages educator and teacher-leader with over 25 years of experience in the state of Georgia. She holds certification in French, Spanish, and Educational Leadership kwith an ESOL endorsement and is experienced with curriculum design and technology... Read More →
Leigh Willmann, Ed. S., is a certified English/ESOL teacher with 15 years of experience in middle and high school environments. She has developed numerous programs for and teaching newcomers and incorporating technology in the ESOL classroom.
Curious about coding and how that can help support your standards? Coding projects can breathe excitement into even the dullest standard. Stop by this poster session and investigate coding tools and see examples of lessons.
Children live with technology from an early age, but consuming it isn't the same as creating with it. This session showcases the Learning Innovation Design (LID) framework, empowering educators to guide students from users to innovators through real-world, tech-integrated learning. Explore strategies, student work, and tools that help shape what’s next in education.
Director of Instructional Technology, Cobb County Schools
Dr. Starla Townsend is a forward-thinking educational leader with a strong track record of modernizing instruction through innovative technology integration and instructional design. As the Director of Instructional Technology for Cobb County Schools, she brings over two decades of... Read More →
This research model is based the Hopscotch Research Model (Jorrin-Abellan, 2019) developed at Kennesaw State and centered in the Kennesaw State's Interactive Research Methods Lab. It is a streamlined version of Hopscotch designed to help students in 3-12 grade develop primary research projects in a variety of curricular and co-curricular content areas.
Library Media Specialist, Cobb County School District
I am a library media specialist at Daniell Middle School with a background in English education and Instructional Technology. I have a passion for incorporating research across the curriculum and developing inquiry-focused learning experiences.
This will be a poster session on Marty the Robot. This tool can be integrated into curriculum of all levels with pre-planned lesson, teaching students coding elements with Scratch, Python, or a screen-free option.
Meet Dr. Angie White, an educational innovator who’s passionate about empowering educators and learners. She serves as a Technology Training Integration Specialist for Cobb County School District. With 13 years in education, Dr. White has worn many hats—teacher, trainer, mentor... Read More →
This poster session explores innovative ways to integrate technology into middle school ELA to enhance student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking. Educators can foster deeper student engagement by incorporating technology into ELA area instruction, enhancing literacy skills, and preparing learners for the digital world.
B.S. in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan UniversityM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Walden UniversityEdS in Curriculum & Instruction from Kennesaw State UniversityEdD in Curriculum & Instruction from the American College of EducationSeventh year in CCSD; 14th year... Read More →
Recorded book talks on CTLS will increase student engagement and there powers of persuasion. Incorporating existing technology into oral presentations is a novel and practical approach for all levels of students.
A book talk is not an oral book report. Students recommend a book without revealing too much about the climax, falling action, or the resolution. They focus their "talk" on the theme and interesting characters. Then, they make a persuasive appeal to the listener.My class used... Read More →
Say goodbye to copier jams and hello to a smarter, greener way to teach! Transform your lessons, assessments, and grading into a digital adventure that not only saves your school money on print costs but also makes your life easier. Going digital doesn’t have to feel like climbing a mountain! Whether you're ready to dive in with full-on digital lessons or just want to gamify your quizzes, this poster session is packed with easy wins to help you make the leap from paper to pixels.
Mary Whitaker is a Media Specialist at Clarkdale Elementary School. Finding innovative ways to lighten the load of teachers in her building is a priority. She considers it a win when students become louder in the library because they are so excited about the lesson that they forget... Read More →
This poster session will provide an overview of using Qball, Brainpop, and Microsoft Teams Reading Progress to support instruction and learning outcomes for ESOL and World Language students. The presenters will provide photos of the technologies in use and will have the technologies on display for attendee simulation and interaction. Fliers offered on-site and via QR code will provide attendees with access to informational summaries about these three technologies. The presenters will provide a separation QR code for attendees to scan and provide feedback about their experiences with and overall impressions of the presentation.
Leslie Pourreau, Ed.D., is a K-12 World Languages educator and teacher-leader with over 25 years of experience in the state of Georgia. She holds certification in French, Spanish, and Educational Leadership kwith an ESOL endorsement and is experienced with curriculum design and technology... Read More →
Leigh Willmann, Ed. S., is a certified English/ESOL teacher with 15 years of experience in middle and high school environments. She has developed numerous programs for and teaching newcomers and incorporating technology in the ESOL classroom.
