Sunday, August 1 – Day 0

Arrive and Relax

Attendees are welcome to arrive in Galena a day early and enjoy the town before staying the night at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa. A special rate will be available for those staying one or both nights.

Those in attendance Sunday evening can also roast up some ideas around the fire while enjoying s’mores with their peers and the LTC team.

Monday, August 2 – Day 1

Using Technology with Purpose

8:10-8:50 AM – Presented by Ben Sondgeroth

Entering into the 2021-2022 school year, our schools are in a unique position of having technology more readily available than ever before. Many teachers have gone through countless hours of professional development to gain a basic understanding of how different tools operate and how they can transition lessons from analog to digital. The question we must now ask ourselves is this, how can we ensure technology is being used with our students in a purposeful way? The answer to this question lies in how we evaluate and design our learning activities. To do this we will look at the 4 Shifts Protocol by Scott McLeod and how we can design activities for our students around higher-level thinking, student agency, authentic work, and emerging technology.

How has technology changed my classroom?

9:00-9:50 AM – Presented by Ben Sondgeroth, with panelists Nik Broekemeier, Brett Richardson, and Malinda Hurt 

Technology affords teachers the ability to create new learning opportunities for their students that may have been previously inconceivable. It’s important from time to time, to reflect back on the impact technology has had on student learning. This session will pose this question to a panel of educators who will share their experiences and best practices in utilizing technology in the classroom.

Bringing SEL and EdTech Together 

10:00-10:50 AM – Presented by Holly Kelly, with panelist Tracy Schlepphorst

This past year has introduced students and educators not only to distance and hybrid learning, but to many other words, acronyms, and phrases. SEL, Social and Emotional Learning,  is among the top acronyms that many educators have been introduced to, even though it is present in many educators’ classrooms for decades, sometimes without knowing it. This session will explore what SEL is and how it can be incorporated into a classroom as well as strategies for using SEL with EdTech tools.

Flipping the Classroom Panel

11:00-11:50 AM – Presented by Lisa Schwartz, with panelists Stephanie Hodgson and Brian Sullivan

The flipped classroom is a pedagogical model where the traditional lecture and homework elements are reversed. Pre-recorded video lectures are viewed before class. In-class time is repurposed so students can inquire about lecture content, apply their knowledge, and participate in hands-on activities. Hear from teachers on how they flipped their classrooms and key takeaways on how you can flip your classroom, too!

Tuesday, August 3 – Day 2

30-Minute Morning Yoga Class

6:20 – 6:50 AM – Led by Anne Kasa

We invite you to begin the day with a gentle morning yoga session that promotes strength, balance, and mobility. This inclusive class welcomes participants of all skill, fitness, and experience levels. If possible, bring a yoga mat, water bottle, towel, belt/strap, pillow, and/or any other props you may have handy. Feel free to stay for the following SEL Wellness Workshop, too!

30-Minute Morning SEL Wellness Workshop

7:00 – 7:30 AM – Led by Anne Kasa

Are you looking to bring into your practice wellness and SEL strategies that can help your students focus their minds, regulate their bodies, and harness their inner strengths?  In this interactive workshop, we will explore several wellness practices and SEL strategies that you can integrate with minimal preparation. Bring a pen and paper and be ready to move comfortably with your fellow classmates. Don’t miss the morning yoga session taking place right before this workshop, too!

Engaging Lessons Showcase

8:00-9:30 AM – Presented by Elizabeth Byam and Amy Graham, with panelists Heather Brown and Brett Richardson 

Technology is used by teachers in many different ways and at various levels of effectiveness. When we evaluate how we are asking our students to use technology it is important to design activities that promote deeper learning and authentic work from students. This panel will showcase three amazing activities from teachers that go beyond memorizing facts and going through set procedures.

Making Learning Accessible to All

9:40-10:30 AM – Presented by Emily Breakfield and Chris Noble

Technology tools allow us to create a learning environment that is accessible to ALL students.  ALL of our students deserve to have access to the content we are teaching. A one-size-fits-all classroom is not practical for any group of students. Luckily, with the technology available to us, we can create a learning environment that makes the content accessible to all of our learners. Join us as we explore simple ways to differentiate activities and assessments in your classroom with built in tools, apps, and sites.

Emerging Technologies Panel

10:40-11:50 AM – Presented by Joe Cipfl, with panelists Donnie Chappel and Eric Eiess 

A conference all about what’s next in edtech just wouldn’t be complete without a discussion on emerging technologies. Join us for a glimpse into the future! This panel will showcase some bleeding-edge technologies with the potential to take your curriculum to the next level.  We will be talking 3D printing, prototype problem-solving, the Lu Interactive Playground, and robotics, just to name a few. We will demonstrate that the future of tech integration is not just screen time and students sitting in front of devices. Our panel will include innovative educators using future tech now in the physical education and STEM curriculum to get students active, motivated, and engaged.

Take a break from learning on Monday afternoon to join LTC staff at one of several activities around the resort. No additional fee required!