

ADSF Technology Symposium
February 12, 2024
Registration is OPEN!
Learn about the Technology Symposium!
Explore an array of enriching sessions curated for our Technology Symposium on February 12, 2024! Immerse yourself in tailored classes, designed for specific grade levels and encompassing topics that cater to learners of all grades. Uncover the power of Artificial Intelligence and discover how it can seamlessly enhance your educational journey.
Dive into sessions that demystify the potential of products you already possess, offering insights on optimizing their usage for maximum benefits throughout the year. Elevate your creativity with an engaging exploration of Adobe tools, where a diverse range of classes awaits to captivate every participant.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your technological horizons and embark on a journey of discovery! There's a class suited for everyone, promising a transformative and educational experience. Join us on February 12th for an afternoon of innovation and learning! You will register for two sessions: 1 pm and 2 pm. Thank you!
Session Offerings👩💻🖥️⌨️
A Teacher's Guide to Using AI and the Latest Tech Tools! - Lori Elliott - All Educator Sessions
Discover how AI and other technology tools can be used to create lessons, generate classroom resources, and save lots of time! Join Lori for a beginner's guide to Artificial Intelligence. Learn how to use simple technology tools to enhance your instruction and have lots of fun along the way!
AI and Differentiated Instruction - Alexis Mabe - All Educator Sessions
Unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming education with our session on "Using AI to Impact Differentiated Instruction." In this engaging and insightful presentation, we delve into the innovative ways AI can enhance and personalize the learning experience for students with diverse needs.
Join us for an interactive session that explores the intersection of AI and education, demonstrating how it can revolutionize differentiated instruction and create a more adaptive and responsive learning ecosystem. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or technology enthusiast, t
AI and the Future of Education: Portrait of a Graduate - Geri Campeau - K-5 Session, 6-8 Session
Concerned about how AI is impacting education, and what the future holds? Come learn about how to embrace change and leverage emerging technologies to augment both pedagogical practices and assessments in the classroom.
Learning Journeys with Seesaw - Lisa Larsgaard - All Educator Sessions
Come learn 10 things about Seesaw you didn't know that will make your teaching life so much easier. See how Seesaw has evolved to provide standards-based content libraries, 4-way communication and family engagement in over 100 languages, formative assessment (Even for early learners!), and exciting modalities for students that demonstrate authentic learning.
BrainPop in your Classroom - Robert Miller - K-2 Session, 3-8 Session
Leverage the power of BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. to transform teaching and learning. Learn how this technology engages your digital learners in memorable content and learning activities that grow essential literacy skills through Science, Social Studies, Math and beyond. Make this a go-to resource in your instructional toolkit.
Exploring Raz-Plus Resources - Angela Romano - K-5 Session
This session is designed to help educators new to Raz-Plus navigate the product and discover key resources to supplement literacy instruction.
Locate resources to supplement and guide instruction
Understand the Kids A-Z student experience
Customize the settings in Student Management
Differentiation with Dignity and Agency using Reading Plus - Devin Rossiter - 4th-8th Session
Participants will explore how Reading Plus supports differentiation, remediation, and acceleration in the classroom by diving into the fundamentals of the student experience. Attendees will gain strategies for using extensive classroom data to understand student progress towards fluency goals. Analyze student data from skill-based reports to inform literacy instruction and deep dive into the Reading Plus teaching tools section to explore resources that support teacher-directed instruction.
Maximizing Literacy Growth with Lexia - Kristin Hughes - TK-5 Sessions
During the Lexia Learning session, we will explore the power of Core 5 through the adaptive blended learning model as well as discuss models of "real-life" implementations that can fit into any classroom setting. This is a session that will support current and potential Lexia Learning users.
Experience Discovery Experience! - Natalie Salvatto - All Educator Sessions
Just getting started with Discovery Experience and want to learn more? Come join us as we review the new Discovery platform for videos, articles, and more! Practice finding, saving, and assigning supplemental activities for lessons, and walk away with ready to use ideas to implement into your weekly lessons. All staff in the archdiocese of San Francisco have access to this incredible resource!
Unlock Creative Potential with the Quick and Easy Tools of Adobe Express for Education - Becky Wong - 3rd-8th Sessions
Explore the quick and easy projects and templates of Adobe Express to enhance your lessons and create fun and engaging projects for your students. Adobe Express is a robust alternative to Canva.
Interactive Storytelling with learning choices through Google Slides - Gordon Fair - 3rd-8th Grade Sessions
Create a Choose Your Own Adventure google slide set that can be adapted for any subject.
Introduce how Google’s Applied Digital Skills seamlessly links to Google Classroom to teach students how to use this resource.
Integrating Tech Math Tools K-8 - Thomas Boles - All Educator Sessions
This educators’ workshop is a fun and interactive way to learn how to integrate technology and math tools into the traditional pencil and paper classroom. Discover exciting digital resources and apps that can bring math instruction to life and make math more engaging for your students.
Make Learning Fun: How to Use Online Games for Review - Jill Murray - 6th-8th Session
Do you struggle with making test reviews fun and interactive? Learn how to use online games to review for tests and quizzes. Online games provide immediate feedback for students and can be used at home. Possible games include Kahoot, Blooket, and Factile.
Using Keynote in the Mathematics Classroom - Nathan Butler - All Educator Session
"Using an ipad to collect informed data from students, utilizing the HIgh Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS). If possible, please have an ipad with the keynote app handy to practice along with!"
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