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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

Figma! Create, Discuss, Collaborate
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W103
🚀 Boost Student Engagement with Figma & FigJam! 🎨📝

Want to spark creativity and collaboration in your classroom? Need to a way to get more students involved in classroom discussions? FigJam’s infinite open space makes brainstorming and discussions fun, interactive, and accessible for all students—including the quiet ones! In this hands-on workshop, you'll see real classroom examples of how Figma and FigJam can supercharge the creative process, and you'll also get to experiment with FigJam yourself! Endlessly customizable and easy to use, experience firsthand how these tools can transform student engagement, and walk away with practical strategies you can use right away!

Let's explore, collaborate, and level up your classroom tech game! 🔥💡
Presenters
avatar for Katie Struk

Katie Struk

Visual Arts Teacher, Bear Creek High School
I'm a visual arts teacher at Bear Creek High School. Originally from Tenessee, I moved to Colorado in 2020. I teach graphic design, ceramics, and 2D arts. I've been an educator for 14 years. Outside of education I also run a small business selling my illustration work at art markets... Read More →

GYTO Figma Struk 2025 pdf
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W103
  Jeffco Rockstar

9:40am MST

Enhance Student Learning with Book Creator's New Feature: Digital Student Portfolios!
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W204
In this interactive session, discover how to transform student learning experiences with digital portfolios using Book Creator. We'll explore how this versatile tool empowers students to showcase their achievements, reflect on their learning journeys, and develop essential digital literacy skills. You'll learn step-by-step how to create engaging, multimedia-rich portfolios that include text, images, audio, and video, all in an intuitive drag-and-drop format. Whether for assessment, project-based learning, or personal reflection, digital portfolios foster creativity, ownership, and meaningful engagement in student learning.
Presenters
avatar for Catherine Frank

Catherine Frank

Teacher Success Manager, Book Creator
Catherine is a Teacher Success Manager at Book Creator. She loves working with districts to support them with implementing Book Creator into their curriculum. She also trains teachers around the world on how to leverage Book Creator to bring creativity and engagement into all cla... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W204
  Vendor Expert

9:40am MST

Minecraft Education: From Pixels to Possibilities
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W104
Minecraft Education is more than just a popular game – it's a powerful teaching tool packed with hundreds of engaging, ready-made lesson plans that align with your curriculum. From Math and Science to Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music and more, Minecraft Education sparks creativity and collaboration across all subjects. Come see how Minecraft Education can transform your classroom into a dynamic, engaging learning environment where every student thrives!

No login or prior Minecraft experience required.
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Armstrong

Michelle Armstrong

MinecraftEDU facilitator, Logics Academy
Michelle Armstrong - Director of Events and Community, Logics AcademyAs a former teacher and technology coach, Michelle Armstrong is a seasoned educator and technology advocate with nearly two decades of classroom experience.  She left the classroom in 2015 to open the Canadian Subsidiary... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W104
  Vendor Expert

9:40am MST

Transform Your Classroom with Pear Deck's AI-Powered Lessons
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W102
Maximize student engagement and learning outcomes with Pear Deck. Our powerful add-on for Google Slides seamlessly integrates technology into your classroom, transforming ordinary lessons into interactive experiences. With our new feature Instant Pear Decks, powered by AI, you can quickly create differentiated lessons aligned to specific standards. Simply input a standard, lesson target, website, or PDF, and let our AI do the rest. Come learn how every student can participate, collaborate, and succeed in a more engaging and effective learning environment.
Presenters
avatar for Jackie Grummel

Jackie Grummel

Manager of Customer Education & Services, GoGuardian/Pear Deck Learning
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MST
Room W102
  Vendor Expert, Pear Deck

10:50am MST

AI with Andrew
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W107
Feeling overwhelmed by the ever growing demands of teaching? Join Andrew, Jeffco's AI-person, wants to help you make teaching a sustainable profession. Learn how AI can do more than just help in the classroom. It can help lessen the emotional weights that educators shoulder. This session will be guided by the interests of the people in the room, and will probably include a bunch of impromptu, live demo's. You'll leave this session a little more hopeful that your best years of teaching can be ahead of you. 
Presenters
avatar for Andrew Gitner

Andrew Gitner

Jeffco Ed Tech Specialist, Jeffco Public Schools
Andrew has taught English in Jefferson County Colorado since 2014. After teaching at a charter school for 3 years, Andrew Gitner was extremely insecure when he first got the job at Golden. He was convinced he would be fired at any minute for any reason because, you know, charter drama... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W107
  Jeffco Rockstar

10:50am MST

Formative! Work smarter, not harder!
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W103
Learn how I have embraced the program Formative.  The program has totally transformed my classroom and how I teach.  The way I use Formative enligns with all of the district initiatives including academic monitoring in a digital form, exit tickets, and exemplars.  Students like it and I am teaching more efficiently.  It is easy to use and all of my instruction is now data driven easily.  You can even get started and make your first Formative for free!
Presenters
avatar for Johanna Tiwari

Johanna Tiwari

Honors and AP Chemistry Teacher, Green Mountain High School
I have taught science for over 20 years at Green Mountain High School. I am a Formative Champion & Certified Educator. I am also a ck-12 Certified Educator and I have been a Google Certified Educator. Beyond regularly using technology in the classroom for data driven instruction... Read More →
Formative work smarter, not harder! (2) pdf
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W103
  Jeffco Rockstar

10:50am MST

These are a few of my favorite things!
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W111
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

Session Repeats at 2:00-3:00

Presenters
avatar for Becky Shorey

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 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W111
  Jeffco Rockstar

10:50am MST

Transform Your Classroom with Pear Deck's AI-Powered Lessons
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W102
Maximize student engagement and learning outcomes with Pear Deck. Our powerful add-on for Google Slides seamlessly integrates technology into your classroom, transforming ordinary lessons into interactive experiences. With our new feature Instant Pear Decks, powered by AI, you can quickly create differentiated lessons aligned to specific standards. Simply input a standard, lesson target, website, or PDF, and let our AI do the rest. Come learn how every student can participate, collaborate, and succeed in a more engaging and effective learning environment.
Presenters
avatar for Jackie Grummel

Jackie Grummel

Manager of Customer Education & Services, GoGuardian/Pear Deck Learning
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MST
Room W102
  Vendor Expert

12:50pm MST

Beyond Boundaries: Integrating Generative AI Across Subjects
Saturday February 22, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm MST
Room W205
Let’s explore the limitless possibilities of Adobe Express and Generative AI in diverse subject areas. From social studies to literature, math, and science, educators will discover how to seamlessly integrate Generative AI into their curriculum to enhance learning outcomes. Through the art of prompt engineering, participants will witness firsthand how Generative AI can elevate student work, deepen language skills, and demonstrate understanding. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your teaching approach and empower your students for success.
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Maas

Lisa Maas

Ed Tech Coach, Student Technology Services
As a certified Education Technology and Mindfulness coach with over 30 years of experience,  Lisa mentors learners and leaders of all ages empowering them to both embrace creativity and creatively learn!  As a facilitator, coach, speaker, eternal optimist and educator of possibility... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm MST
Room W205
  Jeffco Rockstar, Adobe Express

12:50pm MST

Enhance Student Learning with Book Creator's New Feature: Digital Student Portfolios!
Saturday February 22, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm MST
Room W204
In this interactive session, discover how to transform student learning experiences with digital portfolios using Book Creator. We'll explore how this versatile tool empowers students to showcase their achievements, reflect on their learning journeys, and develop essential digital literacy skills. You'll learn step-by-step how to create engaging, multimedia-rich portfolios that include text, images, audio, and video, all in an intuitive drag-and-drop format. Whether for assessment, project-based learning, or personal reflection, digital portfolios foster creativity, ownership, and meaningful engagement in student learning. 
Presenters
avatar for Catherine Frank

Catherine Frank

Teacher Success Manager, Book Creator
Catherine is a Teacher Success Manager at Book Creator. She loves working with districts to support them with implementing Book Creator into their curriculum. She also trains teachers around the world on how to leverage Book Creator to bring creativity and engagement into all cla... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm MST
Room W204
  Vendor Expert

12:50pm MST

Transform Your Classroom with Pear Deck's AI-Powered Lessons
Saturday February 22, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm MST
Room W102
Maximize student engagement and learning outcomes with Pear Deck. Our powerful add-on for Google Slides seamlessly integrates technology into your classroom, transforming ordinary lessons into interactive experiences. With our new feature Instant Pear Decks, powered by AI, you can quickly create differentiated lessons aligned to specific standards. Simply input a standard, lesson target, website, or PDF, and let our AI do the rest. Come learn how every student can participate, collaborate, and succeed in a more engaging and effective learning environment.
Presenters
avatar for Jackie Grummel

Jackie Grummel

Manager of Customer Education & Services, GoGuardian/Pear Deck Learning
Saturday February 22, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm MST
Room W102
  Vendor Expert, Pear Deck

2:00pm MST

Seesaw: So Easy!
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room W205
An introduction to Seesaw for K-5.  How to import lessons, create a lesson, and use lessons from the library.
Presenters
avatar for Angel Gallegos-Jung

Angel Gallegos-Jung

DTL, Belmar Elementary
SeeSaw pptx
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room W205
  Jeffco Rockstar

2:00pm MST

These are a few of my favorite things!
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room W207
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
avatar for Becky Shorey

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
  Jeffco Rockstar

2:00pm MST

Getting Started with Book Creator
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room W204
Dive into the world of digital storytelling and content creation with Book Creator! Whether you want to craft eBooks, journals, research reports, or collaborative projects, Book Creator offers a fun, intuitive platform for expressing creativity. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to start using Book Creator in your classroom, enhancing student engagement and fostering creativity in learning.

Presenters
avatar for Catherine Frank

Catherine Frank

Teacher Success Manager, Book Creator
Catherine is a Teacher Success Manager at Book Creator. She loves working with districts to support them with implementing Book Creator into their curriculum. She also trains teachers around the world on how to leverage Book Creator to bring creativity and engagement into all cla... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room W204
  Vendor Expert
 
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