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Welcome to Get Your Tech On!  We are excited to offer a lineup of experts to learn from and be inspired by!  

We are so excited to welcome Alice Keeler as our keynote speaker. In addition, we are featuring four of our Digital Tool Vendors and over 17 amazing Jeffco Rock-star Educators, all providing amazing content that will equip and inspire all educators to elevate student engagement and success!

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Saturday, February 22
 

9:40am MST

Embracing AI: Practical Tips for Student Engagement and Teacher Efficiency
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Looking to save time, support diverse learners, and bring new life to your lessons? This session will introduce teachers to practical ways to leverage AI for classroom efficiency, student differentiation, and lesson enhancement. Whether you’re new to AI or already exploring its potential, you’ll gain easy-to-implement strategies to simplify planning, personalize instruction, and enrich student engagement. Join us to see how AI can become an invaluable tool in your teaching toolkit!

Session Repeats at 12:50 (Rm 108)
Presenters
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Tanisha Lee

7th Grade ELA, Drake Middle School
Tanisha Lee is a dedicated educator in her eighth year of teaching, now guiding 7th-grade ELA students at Drake Middle School. Originally from Lakewood, Colorado, Tanisha is a proud product of Jeffco, having attended Bear Creek High School. She holds two Master’s degrees—one in... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W207

10:50am MST

Access, Scaffold and Extend with Ease!
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
ALL students greatly benefit from having access to tools that support personalizing their learning experiences. This session will adeptly explore how to effectively develop independent learners, build unwavering student confidence, and wholeheartedly support the advancement of study skills.  We will delve deeply into how Read&Write substantially enhances student engagement by providing personalized literacy tools. It's bold, easily accessible, and designed to empower ALL students.
Presenters
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Liz Gaston

TOSA, Ed Tech/Student Technology Services
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Kelsey Thomsen

Spec Educ Instructional Coordinator, Special Education Services
My name is Kelsey Thomsen and I am thrilled to be the Special Education Instructional Coordinator here in Jeffco Public Schools. I have over 11 years experience as a Learning Specialist at the elementary level. In August 2012, I started my teaching career in Bailey Colorado. After... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W207

12:50pm MST

Supercharge Your Lesson Planning: Unleashing AI Chrome Add-Ons for Teachers!
Saturday February 22, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm MST
Elevate your teaching journey with our exciting workshop, "Empower Your Lesson Planning: Harnessing AI Chrome Add-Ons for Teachers!" Amid the vast array of AI resources at your disposal, which ones resonate most with you for their efficiency and ease of use? Dive into the world of cutting-edge AI-driven Chrome add-ons that promise to revolutionize your workflow, freeing up precious time for what truly counts—your students!

Embark on a thrilling exploration of these transformative add-ons that are bound to become your go-to tools. Discover how seamlessly you can integrate them into your daily routine to streamline lesson planning, boost efficiency, and inject a new level of dynamism into your teaching materials. From simplifying mundane tasks to unlocking your creativity, each add-on comes packed with features designed to enhance your teaching experience.

Engage in hands-on activities and unlock insider tricks on how to fully leverage their capabilities. Transcend the chaos of lesson planning and enroll today to unleash the infinite possibilities of AI in your classroom! Your future self is sure to be filled with gratitude for this game-changing decision!


Presenters
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Angela Beeson

World Language Chinese Teacher, Lakewood High School
Saturday February 22, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm MST
Room W207

2:00pm MST

These are a few of my favorite things!
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Get ready to be inspired! This fast-paced session will introduce you to a whirlwind of my favorite EdTech tools and resources. We'll cover everything from Google Apps, Chrome Apps and Extensions, Chromebooks, Google Earth, Notebook LM and MORE, with plenty of tips and tricks along the way. You'll leave with a treasure trove of ideas and resources to explore further, guaranteed to add a little sparkle to your teaching toolkit. Prepare to have your mind blown! Slide Deck

This session is also offered at 10:50

Presenters
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Becky Shorey

Student Technology Services Jeffco, Manager of Ed Tech
Becky Shorey is the Manager of the Educational Technology Department for Jeffco Public Schools in Golden, CO with 70,000 students. She leads an exceptional team of 7 Ed Tech TOSAs. Since taking on this role in 2022, she has been at the forefront of integrating technology into education... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room W207
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