2024 Innovative Practices Conference (IPC): Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Innovative Practices Conference!

1:00pm EDT

TRUST to Drones in the classroom

Join our session to earn your TRUST certificates and gain essential skills in drone operation for education. Learn safe navigation, regulations, and innovative ways to integrate drones into classroom activities. Suitable for all experience levels, this workshop ensures you're equipped to use drones responsibly and effectively in educational settings.

Speakers

Matthew Ernst

Teacher, CPS

Wednesday May 29, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 1150 5645 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Academics

Association Cincinnati Public Schools (Aiken HS)
Target Audience Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6), Middle School Techers (6 - 8), High School Teachers
Content Area STEM
Hot Topics Coding/Robotics/Drones

3:00pm EDT

Ozobot Coding Playground

Join Ozobot to get a chance to learn about their hands-on coding robot, Evo. Get a brief overview of how to use the robot, and get a chance to code with the robot with markers or block based coding.

Speakers

Nathan Hack

Account Executive, Ozobot

I am the Account Executive for Ozobot in the Midwest! I am happy to answer any questions that you have about our robots and I look forward to seeing you at my coding playground!

Exhibitors

Nathan Hack

Account Executive, Ozobot

I am the Account Executive for Ozobot in the Midwest! I am happy to answer any questions that you have about our robots and I look forward to seeing you at my coding playground!

Ozobot Playground pdf

Wednesday May 29, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1100 5656 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS Approved Vendor, Innovative Technologies

Host Organization Ozobot
Association Ozobot
Target Audience Administrators, Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6), Middle School Techers (6 - 8)
Content Area Not Content Specific
Hot Topics Coding/Robotics/Drones

12:00pm EDT

Rocket Drones: Transforming Education Across Disciplines

Rocket Drones was built by Drone Industry Professionals and is focused on shaping our students
for the job markets of today and tomorrow, join us and learn how drone training is benefiting all of our students
and provide them with the skills necessary to help them succeed.

Exhibitors

Rocket Drones (Teq Partner)(Brandon Turk)

Thursday May 30, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 1148 5655 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics, Innovative Technologies

Host Organization Rocket Drones (Teq Partner)(Brandon Turk)
Association Rocket Drones (Teq Partner)(Brandon Turk)
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services
Content Area Not content specific
Hot Topics Coding/Robotics/Drones

1:00pm EDT

Coding across the Curriculum with LEGO® Education

It’s time to learn to code, one brick at a time! Join us for an interactive session focused on LEGO Education Learning System, including how it can bring computer science learning to life in your classroom. Through this system, students learn to work collaboratively and solve problems creatively – all while “playing” with a familiar set of tools that are easy to manage. Come ready to get hands-on and discover the power of interactive learning through play at all ages.

Speakers

Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo

Solution Architect, LEGO Education

Exhibitors

LEGO Education - Tracey Dingle

LEGO Education

We dream of a world where the question “how was school today?” lights a spark of joy. We have a feeling you may dream of the same world.  As part of The LEGO Group, LEGO® Education have been committed to children and the importance of play for nearly a century. We go to work... Read More →

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 1103 5647 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization LEGO® Education
Association LEGO® Education
Target Audience Administrators, All K - 12 Teachers, New Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services, Counselors, Resource Coordinators
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Computer Science, Coding, Programming
Hot Topics Coding/Robotics/Drones

1:30pm EDT

Using Immersive Learning in the Classroom to Enhance Instruction and Improve Learning Outcomes

In this session, you will learn how to build engagement and excitement for learning in your classroom with virtual reality and immersive learning. We will provide an overview of the Umety VR solution and how it can enhance instruction in STEM, ELL, Career Exploration and more!

Exhibitors

Gina Keenan

North American Channel Manager, Utemy

I am passionate about STEM education and specifically immersive learning/VR in the classroom. I would love to have a conversation about how we can support student learning in your classroom!

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 1100 5656 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Association Umety
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers
Content Area Not Content Specific
Hot Topics Coding/Robotics/Drones

3:00pm EDT

Keeping our Screen-Agers Engaged in Class

Keeping our millennial students engaged in the classroom can be difficult. Through the use of STEM resources across three tech platforms (Laptops and Chromebooks, VR goggles, and Smartphones), and Career Tech VR simulations, Inspirit combines the latest technology with research-based instructional practices in order to create a depth of understanding that is not possible without technology. Join us and see how AR/VR resources will change how your students learn...keep them engaged...and make them excited about school again.

Speakers

Joe Hutcheson

Exhibitors

Inspirit VR (Teq)(Joe Hutcheson)

Inspirit Learning

Thursday May 30, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1100 5656 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Innovative Technologies

Host Organization Inspirit VR (Teq)(Joe Hutcherson)
Association Inspirit VR (Teq)(Joe Hutcherson)
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services
Content Area Not content specific
Hot Topics Coding/Robotics/Drones