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Cultivating Student Leadership Through Technology

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Colorado Convention Center, 201

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Katey Balikian

Lower School Technology Facilitator

Charlotte Christian School

Katey Balikian is a graduate of Wheaton College (IL) and The University of Virginia. She has experience in the elementary classroom, in the media center, and now as an instructional technology facilitator at Charlotte Christian School. As a teacher she loves imagining better ways to purposefully integrate technology into instruction, and now as an instructional technology coach she seeks to help other teachers do the same.

Grayson Bedenbaugh

Technology Facilitator

Charlotte Christian School

Grayson Bedenbaugh is a graduate of Appalachian State University and North Carolina State University. Mr. Bedenbaugh is in his twelfth year as an educator and serves as an Instructional Technology Facilitator at Charlotte Christian School, where he teaches high school students Digital Design and Animation and Computer Science. Mr. Bedenbaugh also brings experience in elementary and middle school classrooms, including kindergarten, second, fourth, and sixth grades. He is passionate about building student creativity and developing practical professional development. As an Apple Learning Coach, Adobe Creative Educator, and Google Certified Trainer, Mr. Bedenbaugh seeks opportunities to continue his learning while facilitating learning for students and teachers.

Steve Beezhold

Director of Technology and Innovation

Charlotte Christian School

Steve has been a fixture in technology education for over two decades. His leadership as Director of Technology and Innovation at Charlotte Christian School, brought about their designation as an Apple Distinguished School. His classroom come alive with the buzz of innovation as students bring engineering and architecture to life. Steve's dedication goes beyond setting up networks and teaching code. He fosters a collaborative environment where students learn to solve problems, think critically, and build together. Recognized for his expertise, Steve is a sought-after speaker, sharing his innovative methods with educators everywhere.

Heather Wilson

Middle School Tech Facilitator

CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
@HWilsonCCS
@HWilsonCCS

Heather Wilson is a graduate of East Carolina University with a B.S. in Education and received her MEd in Media and Instructional Technology from Appalachian State University. She is in her twelfth year as a teacher and her fifth as an Instructional Technology Facilitator at Charlotte Christian School. Previously, Mrs. Wilson spent six years teaching Science and Social Studies in a 1:1 classroom with personalized learning spaces. Mrs. Wilson is passionate about using the latest technology to share with other teachers who can engage students and empower them to be lifelong learners.

Session description

Inquiry and research are invaluable skills for students to practice, not only for their academic development but also for authentic engagement in the learning process. Student-driven learning can take many forms PK-12. We will share specific examples, resources, and methods of implementation, from technology-driven inquiry processes.

Purpose & objective

Inquiry and research are invaluable skills for students to practice, not only for their academic development but also for authentic engagement in the learning process. Student-driven learning can take many forms across grade levels. In this session, we will share specific student examples, resources, methods of implementation, and other learnings from technology-driven inquiry processes.

Beginning at the elementary level, 5th-grade students engage in a year-long passion project called “Ig-Knight.” This personal inquiry is prompted by teachers but driven by the students. This capstone project has given our students the unique opportunity to dive deeper into an area of their own interest in order to ignite interest in their peers.

In middle school, students are given opportunities to staff, write, and produce their own live news show, in a weekly live broadcast Students both imagine what the show could be and learn the technical skills that are required to make that vision come to life.

In upper school, students are given the opportunity to grow in a self-paced technology elective called Tech Force. Tech Force allows students to provide entry-level tech support to students and staff while developing their technology fluency through training provided by Google and Apple. These trainings include Apple Teacher training, which improves productivity with Apple products, and Google Educator Level 1 training, which helps students provide peers and teachers alike with feedback on managing their Google Education accounts.

Students across all grade levels participate in "Knight Tank," a collaborative project inviting students to propose an innovative concept that would enhance the student experience. Students present to a review board including school trustees, the Head of School, and members of the senior staff. School funding has been set aside for selected proposals.

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Outline

I. Importance of Student Leadership (5 Minutes)
A. Blooms Taxonomy
B. TPAK
C. Authentic Learning
II. IgKnight Capstone Inquiry PK-5 (10 Minutes)
III. MidknigtKnew Middle School Broadcasting (10 Minutes)
IV. Tech Force High School (10 Minutes)
V. Audience Discussion/Engagement (10 minutes)

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Supporting research

SAMR Model https://www.schrockguide.net/samr.html
TPACK Model https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/teaching-guides/foundations-course-design/theory-practice/technology-integration-framework
Constructivist Education Philosophy https://educationaltechnology.net/constructivist-learning-theory/

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Session specifications

Topic:

Student agency, choice and voice

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Curriculum/district specialists, Principals/head teachers, Teachers

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Attendees in this session will need to have a device to take notes and access YouTube, Google Suite, and Apple Teacher Learning Center.

Subject area:

STEM/STEAM, Not applicable

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Empowering Leader

Build the confidence and competency of educators to put the ISTE Standards for Students and Educators into practice.

For Educators:
Leader

Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders.

For Students:
Empowered Learner

Students build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.

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Cultivating Student Leadership Through Technology

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