The inaugural Nevada Fall 2020 Virtual Symposium: Growing Digital Learning in Nevada was held on September 26, 2020 and was attended by hundreds of teachers, administrators, and other advocates who will inspire and ignite innovation as we grow digital learning in Nevada. Please view the links below for session resources and recordings where available.

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AM Keynote: Superintendent Jhone Ebert and Jason Green, LINC

Breakout #1

Brandi March
Supporting Families During Distance Learning
Recording: click here

Kelley Lozicki
Best Practices for Building Community Through Canvas
Recording: click here (Passcode: +f1RXyN1) 

Nakeitha Thomas
The Discovery Education Experience
Recording: coming soon

Alex Valacer
Leveraging Digital Tools to Scaffold and Support SPED Students
Recording: coming soon

Ashley Clark
Key Strategies for Digital Collaboration
Recording: click here

Jaci McCune
Saving Time with Google Tools

Recording: coming soon

Joelle Massari
Riding the Wakelet Wave…No Towel Required

Recording: not available
Resource: bit.ly/ridingwakeletwave

Carly Strauss
Visible Thinking in a Digital World

Recording: coming soon

Jennifer Panczyszyn
The “Why”, “When”, and “How” of Using Science Simulations and Visualizations in Digital Learning

Recording: not available

Alberto Quintero
Supporting Families During Distance Learning

Recording: coming soon

DJ West
Illustrative Mathematics – Doing Problem Based Math in a Blended or Remote Environment

Recording: coming soon

Alyssa Kobernick
Technology’s Role in Engaging Students in Deeper Learning

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Tracy Goins and Margie Strife
Building an Inclusive Classroom with Microsoft Learning Tools

Recording: coming soon

April Requard
Essential Technology Skills for Little Learners

Recording: coming soon

Melissa Scott
Exploring Careers and Connecting with Business Virtually
Recording: coming soon


Breakout #2

Kathleen Galland-Collins, Dr. Pam Salazar, and Dr. Kristin Withey
Overview of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework In-Person, Hybrid, and Distance Learning Guidance Document
Recording: click here

Eddie Small
Canvas Studio: Interactive Video Engagement and Assessment
Recording: not available

Nakeitha Thomas
Instructional Strategies That Work with Discovery Education Experience
Recording: coming soon

Alex Valacer
Leveraging Digital Tools to Scaffold and Support ELL Students
Recording: coming soon

Kim Loomis
Planning with Digital in Mind
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Lauren Engel
Digital Tools for Authentic Assignments and Classroom Culture
Recording: click here
Resources: click here

Jodean Oviatt
Digital Tools for Student Engagement
Recording: not available

Diana Walker
Academic Discussions Online
Recording: coming soon

Dr. Heather Crawford-Ferre and Lynda Wiest
Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving: Planning for Blended and Online Learning Environments
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Christia Osborn-Preston
Re-framing Family Engagement
Recording: coming soon
Resource: bit.ly/reframingfe

DJ West
Adaptive Tools to Personalized Support for Students in Remediation, Learning Loss, and Acceleration in Math and ELA
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Darlene Messer
Personalized Learning Transformed for Every Student
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Tracy Goins and Margie Strife
Hybrid Learning: A New Model for the Future of Learning
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Katie Gardner
Essential Technology Differentiation to Support Learning
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Mike Lang
Teach Wizer
Recording: click here


Breakout #3

Lucas Leavitt
Virtual Tools to Organize Your Non-Virtual Life
Recording: click here

Rico Dunn
Basic Canvas Design for Multiple Intelligences
Recording: click here

Nakeitha Thomas
50 Ways to Use Discovery Education for the Remote Learning Environment
Recording: coming soon

Meredith Lewis
Engaging PK-2 Students in a Hybrid Classroom: Strategies for Supporting Students in Early Childhood Classrooms
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Tambre Tondryk and Neal Shebeck
Teacher Expectations in a Digital Classroom
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Heather Nail
Keep Calm and Google On
Recording: coming soon

Scott Miller
Distance Learning with Desmos
Recording: not available

Anita Thompson
Digital Math Tools for Littles
Recording: coming soon

Christia Osborn-Preston
Can I Teach Coding if I Don’t Know How to Code? yes You Can!
Recording: click here
Resource: bit.ly/yikescode

Brenda Hernandez
Click it for Parents
Recording: coming soon

Shonna Chaney
What is SEAL? Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning Grades 6-12
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Resource: SEL Wheel

Eugene Greenfield
Literacy Essentials: Achieving Equity and Access for All Students Through Online Best Practices
Recording: click here (Passcode: a&z88DVk)

Tracy Goins and Margie Strife
Keeping Students Engaged: Building Strong Student/Teacher Connections in a Remote Learning Environment
Recording: coming soon

Melissa Piette
Opening Doors to Access for All Learners
Recording: coming soon

Jamie Garaventa
Teaching Through Collaboration: Using Microsoft Programs to Enhance Learning While at a Distance
Recording: click here (Passcode: +4^RiL6C)


Town Halls

Dr. Silvana Gorton
All About Nevada’s Social Emotional and Academic Development (SEAD) Center
Recording: coming soon

Kaitlin Lewallen
Supporting Families of Young Children with Integrating Learning Opportunities into Their Daily Routine
Recording: coming soon

Craig Statucki
CTE Pathways – Moving Forward in a Virtual World
Recording: coming soon

Michelle Trujillo
SEL for Adults: Sustaining our Roles as Ignitors of HOPE!
Recording: coming soon

Jeff Briske
Educator Licensure Renewal – Professional Development Requirements
Recording: coming soon

Jaci McCune
Utilizing the Resources and Opportunities at Your Local Regional Professional Development Program (RPDP)
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Dr. Tina Winquist
Activating Formative Assessment Tools for Continuity of Learning & Continuous Improvement
Recording: not available

Mark Rincon
Literacy Resources in Turbulent Times
Recording: coming soon

Dr. Heather Crawford-Ferre
Problem Solving in the Online and Blended Learning Environment: A Facilitated Discussion
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TeQuia Barrett
Afterschool Supports in a Virtual World
Recording: coming soon

Fredina Drye-Romero
Transforming Teaching and Learning About Native American Indians: True History to Contemporary Lifestyles
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Chat Lounges

Lucas Leavitt
Leading in COVID Times
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Rico Dunn
Using Canvas LMS
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Mark Ochs
Using Microsoft Education
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Lauren Engel
Remote Learning Strategies
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Tambre Tondryk
Family Engagement in Secondary
Recording: coming soon

Heather Nail, Joanne Schmutz, and LeRenda Norman
Using Google for Education
Recording: coming soon

Jodean Oviatt
Coaching in COVID Times
Recording: not available

Anita Thompson
Remote Learning for Littles
Recording: coming soon

Jamie Garaventa
Blending with Digital Content
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Brandi March
Family Engagement in Elementary
Recording: coming soon

Melissa Scott
Exploring Careers and Connecting with Business Virtually
Recording: coming soon