Conference Presentations

In this session, information will be presented and discussed on the current trends of AI in the classroom and the impacts on measurable learning outcomes. The focus will be on using higher-order thinking skills to ensure students are interacting with curriculum and AI in authentic ways and presenting learning in verifiable forms. This will include both ways to use AI to support students for richer learning and key steps to guide the use of AI in accordance with current trends of academic integrity.

Learn how Launch Virtual Learning uses both the QM K-12 Rubric and their in-house alignment document. Meghan Roe will demonstrate how they build classes out from state standards, as well as how they build courses with the purpose to engage students.

Leverage tech to support teachers & enhance student experience. Empower learners using ChatGPT for complex assignments, mastering concepts, enhancing writing/problem-solving, & instant personalized feedback. Use AI for lesson planning, accommodations, modifications & OER curriculum via UDL guidelines in minutes. Harness AI to achieve learning goals, explore new ideas, gain multiple perspectives, find real-world relevance, create supportive environments, & accelerate high-quality instruction.

In this session, we will highlight how the QM K12 Rubric can be used to support instructional coaching in an asynchronous virtual program. We will provide examples of how the rubric's annotations for K-5 courses can guide teachers in creating effective content. We will also discuss how coaches can use the rubric to provide constructive feedback that improves teacher efficacy and student achievement.

In this presentation, we will discuss practical strategies to foster student engagement in the elementary virtual classroom environment.  The presentation will focus on ways to engage students both in the synchronous and asynchronous setting, particularly while using Google Jamboard.

Do you have a theory of action?  What guiding principles and strategies do you find essential to plan and deliver synchronous instruction online?  Join us for this interactive and dynamic exploration of best practices in synchronous instruction, where you'll have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with fellow leaders. Together, we'll uncover strategies that lead to highly effective synchronous sessions, transforming your online teaching game for the better!

There are always things on the wishlist- from central office down to the classroom. In this session you and your team will understand options so that all your wishes may be grant-ed! It has been a whirlwind few years of stimulus funds, but what does the future hold? It is hard without a grant team and can seem overwhelming to find the best fit for grants, but during this session I will help you to identify helpful opportunities and pass on any tips and tricks that I know from my experience. I promise, it can be easier than you think!

This presentation will introduce a crosswalk of the NSQ with Universal Design for Learning Guidelines. Participants will explore how this tool can support & promote equitable (re)design of virtual activities and lessons, and share strategies for increasing accessibility in online courses.

Are you looking for a way to create, promote, and sustain learning communities within your organization for FREE? Join us to learn one way you can “unconference” the professional learning experiences you provide within your organization to be beneficial and purposeful for all stakeholders. During our time together, we will explore what makes a good learning community and explore a tool/concept (Pineapple Chart) that can be used to promote an exemplary learning community while also having time to create your organization's plan for implementation.

Synchronous components of online courses can have many more variables in delivery than asynchronous components. In this session, we will share how VirtualSC uses common expectations, rubrics and presentation templates and to ensure that all students receive a quality experience, regardless of delivery method.

In this presentation, we will give you actionable ways to create a more inclusive online course by using language and images that include all learners. We will share examples of student feedback from our courses, workshop examples of updating course language to be more inclusive, and discuss the why behind the changes.

Equity and access are two main themes that are found throughout the General Standard 8 Specific Review Standards (SRS). SRS 8.3 is a complex essential standard that requires text and images in files, documents, LMS pages, and web pages to meet the needs of diverse learners.  Between the requirements for properly formatting basic images, complex charts, graphs, and infographics, along with tables, documents, PDFs, and different aspects of text, there is a lot to consider when designing digital instructional content.

In this session, we will explore strategies to engage students, build community,  and increase interactions by including synchronous components into your online courses.