USD 475 WINFest '25: Full Schedule

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9:50am CST

Empowering Every Learner: Mastering Microsoft Accessibility Tools

Monday February 17, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am CST

Utilize technologies to give you the tools to make your classroom more accessible to meet all students’ needs (including dyslexia, EL, vision, focus, ...). You will learn about how Microsoft’s Immersive Reader can help meet the diverse needs of students as well as exploring other Accessibility tools, including PowerPoint Speaker Coach, Microsoft Translator Conversation, Microsoft Editor, and more. Bring laptop.

Presentation Link
Resources: Immersive Reader and Other Accessibility Tools Resources and Website.docx
Activities: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGecPG99LI/RY1bszzDnEJN4iri-eUPPA/view?utm_content=DAGecPG99LI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9bef123351

Presenter

Laura Keim

Instructional Technology, USD 475

Laura Keim is an Ed Tech Coach at USD 475. This is Laura’s eighth year in the district as an instructional technologist and her 19th year as an educator. She enjoys working with teachers to integrate technology into the classroom as well as working with students of all ages. She... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am CST
S122

All Staff

Grade EC, Kinder, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Admin, LMS, SPED
Frontline Activity Link District PD Frontline Education (mylearningplan.com)

11:00am CST

Legos in the classroom - using We Do or SPIKE

Monday February 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

S122

Tips and tricks to help feel more comfortable with using your Lego kits in the classroom.

Presenter

Christine Dodds

Instructional coach, Seitz

WINfest 2025 LEGO spike and WeDo pdf

Spike Handouts Getting Started, Tips, and More pdf

Spike Handouts Hopper Race Extensions and More pdf

Spike Handouts Start Beginning Lesson Extensions pdf

Monday February 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
S122

Elementary

Grade Kinder, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Frontline Activity Link District PD Frontline Education (mylearningplan.com)

1:30pm CST

From Bricks to Bots: Teaching with Lego Spike Prime

Monday February 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST

S122

Take your Lego Spike Prime robots to next level! You’ll explore innovative methods to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills in your students. Gain valuable tips, tricks, and resources to maximize the use of your robot kits. This session is tailored for 4th and 5th grade classroom teachers and staff who support these teachers and kits. Bring laptop.

https://spike.legoeducation.com/prime/lobby/

Presentation Link

Presenter