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Tech Toolbox Reimagined: Differentiated Solutions for Common Teaching Challenges

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Poster Theme: Reimagining Literacy & Learning

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Session description

A fresh take on our popular “Tech Toolbox” poster—this year, we’ve organized edtech solutions by teaching challenge, not tool type. Visitors will explore beginner-to-advanced pathways, connect tools to ISTE and UDL frameworks, and leave with “prescription pad” templates—classroom-tested strategies for engagement, differentiation, and formative assessment.

Outline

Welcome and framing: introduce the challenge-based “tool stack” concept
Visitors identify a teaching challenge (e.g., engagement, differentiation, assessment)
Explore curated tech tools organized by skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced
Connect selected tools to ISTE Standards and UDL principles
Personalize a “prescription pad” template with selected tools and next steps
Wrap-up: reinforce outcomes and offer digital access to resources

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Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to:
Match edtech tools to specific teaching challenges using differentiated pathways.
Apply ISTE Standards and UDL principles to evaluate tool effectiveness.
Select beginner, intermediate, or advanced solutions based on their context and comfort level.
Use “prescription pad” templates to personalize implementation plans.

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Supporting research

American Association of School Librarians. (2025). Best digital tools for teaching & learning. American Library Association. https://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/best
ASU Prep Global. (2024). Top 10 digital tools for teachers in the classroom. https://www.asuprepglobal.org/news/digital-tools-for-teachers-in-the-classroom/
Digital Promise & Learning Forward. (2022). Coaching for impact: Six pillars to create coaching roles that improve teaching and learning. https://digitalpromise.org
Education Week Research Center. (2023). What works in edtech integration. https://www.edweek.org/technology
Florida Center for Instructional Technology. (2023). Technology integration matrix. University of South Florida. https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix
ISTE & Project Unicorn. (2023). The EdTech Genome Project. https://edtechgenome.org
Learning Forward. (2022). Designing professional learning that sticks. https://learningforward.org
Springer. (2024). UDL and differentiated instruction: Mediation by growth mindset. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11218-024-09945-9
University of Iowa. (2023). Integrating technology in the classroom: Best practices. https://onlineprograms.education.uiowa.edu/blog/integrating-technology-in-the-classroom-best-practices
iED. (2023). Integrating educational technology into teaching: 10 major benefits. https://ied.eu/blog/innovation-blog/integrating-educational-technology-into-teaching-benefits/

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Presenters

Dr. Ruth Okoye

Director of K12 Initiatives

The Source for Learning

Karen Streeter

K-12 Education Specialist

The Source for Learning

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Session specifications

Topic:

Online Tools, Apps, and Resources

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Coaches: Learning Designer
For Educators: Leader, Designer

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