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Wednesday, July 23
 

8:30am CDT

Enhancing Teaching with Canva for Beginners
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Discover how Canva can transform your teaching! Learn practical tools and creative tactics to design engaging visuals, organize your classroom, and streamline lesson delivery for students in PreK-12. This session will help you enhance student engagement, simplify classroom management, and elevate your digital teaching toolkit.
Presenters
avatar for Ashton Tocquigny

Ashton Tocquigny

4th Grade Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A140

8:30am CDT

Think INSIDE the Box! Think Tanks and Extended Learning
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Feeling hard-pressed to come up with activities for your high learners? With a little organization and preparation, Think Tanks might just provide the answer. These self-contained units of study allow advanced learners to follow an independent or small-group lesson that incorporates several elements. With a plastic box and a core text, you can create activities that are engaging, challenging, and relevant. Examples will be elementary/middle school texts, but the format is easily adapted to any level.
Presenters
avatar for Charlsie Vaught

Charlsie Vaught

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Charlsie Vaught is entering her 31st year in education! During this time, she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels, serving as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, instructional coach/interventionist, and district instructional technologist.  Charlsie... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A130

8:30am CDT

Unlock the Power of Google Tools
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Looking for ways to simplify your lesson planning, increase student engagement, and foster collaboration? Let’s explore how Google Docs, Workspaces, and Keep can transform the way you and your students create, organize, and share information.
Presenters
avatar for Sabrina Redwine

Sabrina Redwine

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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8:30am CDT

Canvas 101: Essential Tools for Beginners
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
This session is designed for educators new to the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to Canvas, focusing on essential tools and features. We will cover key topics such as navigating the Canvas interface, setting up course structures, creating and managing assignments, and utilizing communication tools. By the end of this session, attendees will have the foundational knowledge and skills to effectively organize and manage their courses within Canvas, enhancing both teaching efficiency and student engagement.
Presenters
avatar for Kathy Sedlacek

Kathy Sedlacek

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
I've been an educator with Sherman ISD for the past 23 years. In my current role as district Instructional Technology Specialist, I provide professional development and support for our digital learning platforms and resources.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A108-CL

9:30am CDT

Fire Up Your Goals: Spark, Ignite, Achieve! (GT Update)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Empower students to take charge of their learning through meaningful goal-setting! In this session, educators will learn practical strategies to help students set, track, and achieve their academic and personal goals. Discover ways to foster a growth mindset, create student-driven goal-setting routines, and encourage accountability in the classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Hannah Lemoine

Hannah Lemoine

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for LaDonna Stanek

LaDonna Stanek

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Trista Wynn

Trista Wynn

Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A130

9:30am CDT

Google Sheets - Basic Integration!
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Do you want to integrate Google Sheets in your classroom, but don’t feel comfortable with it yourself? Come learn some basic formulas and tips to integrate it into your classroom!
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Nash

Rebecca Nash

Digital Learning Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Charlsie Vaught

Charlsie Vaught

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Charlsie Vaught is entering her 31st year in education! During this time, she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels, serving as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, instructional coach/interventionist, and district instructional technologist.  Charlsie... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A104-CL

9:30am CDT

We Will Write
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
We Will Write is a writing program that your students will beg to use. You will be able to use this engaging technology to reinforce all writing standards and conventions.
Presenters
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Brandy Wade

Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A115

12:40pm CDT

How to Stay Off the Channel 12 News: Privacy and Ethics for Teachers in the Digital Age
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
Being an educator is hard. In a time of increased public scrutiny, learn how to think defensively BEFORE it is too late. Establishing positive parent contact, preventing spiraling conversations, and protecting your personal space...learn some tips and tricks.
Presenters
avatar for Charlsie Vaught

Charlsie Vaught

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Charlsie Vaught is entering her 31st year in education! During this time, she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels, serving as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, instructional coach/interventionist, and district instructional technologist.  Charlsie... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A115

12:40pm CDT

Canvas for Experienced Users
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
If you are familiar with the basics of Canvas, this class is for you! Join us as we explore best uses of Canvas in the classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Sabrina Redwine

Sabrina Redwine

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A108-CL

1:40pm CDT

Google Sheets - Basic Integration!
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
Do you want to integrate Google Sheets in your classroom, but don’t feel comfortable with it yourself? Come learn some basic formulas and tips to integrate it into your classroom!
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Nash

Rebecca Nash

Digital Learning Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Charlsie Vaught

Charlsie Vaught

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Charlsie Vaught is entering her 31st year in education! During this time, she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels, serving as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, instructional coach/interventionist, and district instructional technologist.  Charlsie... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
A104-CL

2:40pm CDT

From Struggling to STAAR Ready: How Curipod Transforms Writing
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Teachers will learn how to improve writing scores using Curipod--an engaging AI tool ideal for students 3rd-5ths.
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Christison

Sarah Christison

4th Grade ELAR Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Sarah Christison is a 4th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at Sherman ISD with a background in social work. A lifelong reader, cut-flower enthusiast, and proud Sherman ISD parent, she believes in strong, effective differentiation, and using innovative tools like AI in the classroom... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A134
 
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