Conference Preview: NYSCATE 2022

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     Aw man, it’s time to head to NY again for NYSCATE in Rochester, NY. This is a conference that I have had the joy of going to twice, and I always love it because it is a different experience then the conferences down here in the south. This year my schedule is packed and it includes:

• Saturday November 19
  • App Smash Madness
    • 12:30 Hyatt, Susan B Anthony
    • No one tool is ever going to do the trick. It’s the creative smashing of several apps together that makes things happen in the classroom. This session is all about generating as many ideas as possible! And your IDEA could be the star!
  • Become Future Ready! Start Coding today!
    • 1:45 Hyatt, Susan B Anthony
    • No, not every kid will be a programmer, but they will likely be in an industry where code will drive what they do. Every teacher can prepare them for that future by using coding as an avenue to creativity and problem-solving. Join us for a session full of strategies that makes it easy!
  • Bring the Future to Any Class with Coding
    • 3:00 Hyatt, Susan B Anthony
    • What learning experience do students get the most out of? CREATION! And, what better way to create than combining it with a future-ready skill. Coding is for sure that, and it can be that avenue to create in any class. Find out how!
  • What if We Ran Our Schools Like Google?
    • 4:15 Hyatt, Susan B Anthony
    • Why are schools still preparing students for a suit and cube culture? Work culture is changing, and the principles can be a perfect example for schools. Tech has a great example in Google, and now you can learn how to bring that Googley culture to your school
• Sunday November 20
  • Coding for Littles: Bring the CS thinking to K-2 with Tynker and Osmo
    • 8:45 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • Computational thinking skills are a great way for K-2 students to get ahead of the game! It provides skills that will carry students forward in other academic areas. Tynker and Osmo can provide everything to make this happen! Come find out how!
  • Drive Your Own Story with Creative Presentation Building
    • 11:15 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • Presentations are the most over-played creative output in history. It doesn’t mean they can’t be valid, though. The exemplary scenario and tool can make them an excellent avenue for creativity and storytelling. This session is all about giving you the strategies and resources to make it happen.
  • So, you want to do more with Classroom
    • 2:45 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • You're a Classroom master, but you know it can do more. This session is all about that. We focus on tips, apps, and ideas to use Classroom in non-traditional ways. This session will bring out the Classroom Expert in you.
• Monday November 21
  • The Creation Story: Staring iPad
    • 8:00 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • Why should an Ipad win the device game? It’s all about CREATION! It’s many types of creation in one device! Come to this session to learn and play with strategies that allow students to create and show what they know.
  • The Super Spark: 60 Tools to Start the Fire
    • 10:45 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • Are you tired of going to sessions where you only get a takeaway of 1 Good app or 1 Good Idea? If so, this session is for you. We will give quick-hitting explanations of tools with fresh ideas on how to use them. Just find one thing you can take!
  • The Ultimate Chromebook Guide
    • 1:30 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • At an initial glance, Chromebooks seem pretty basic, but educators have a lot under the hood. Fill that toolbox for Chromebook with new tips, tricks, and tools to get the most out of it for students.
• Tuesday November 22
  • So, you want to be a creator? Getting Power Out of Video in the Classroom
    • 8:00 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • Video content is like gold now. Kids spend a wealth of time on things like YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Why not use that interest for good? Come to this session to see video strategies for every class and get your students started in the creator economy. 
  • Building an Inclusive STEM Driven Classroom
    • 10:00 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • Every kid deserves a shot, and STEM is a great way to get them all involved. It’s all about CREATION, and any student can do that! Come to this session to talk about how we include everyone in our STEM-driven classrooms! Get ideas and share with others!
  • Foundations of Creative Practice
    • 11:15 Rochester Riverside, Highland G
    • The Process is the new Product. It’s where the learning happens, and it’s easier than most teachers think. Join us for a session to dive into strategies that bring out the process of student creation. Let’s make your life easy.