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Classroom Strategies and Tools
Differentiating Opportunities for Student Responses during Video ConferencingZachary MarcicStuck looking at blank boxes in Zoom? Are students hesitant to unmute themselves? Online educators may wonder whether assessments of student understanding are truly accurate when participation is limited. This session explores strategies educators can use to promote interactivity and increase student engagement in virtual classrooms. Participants will discover ways to vary opportunities for student participation and differentiate online instruction more effectively, building confidence in how they gauge student comprehension and support meaningful learning experiences.9:00 AM
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ClassroomStudent EngagementStrong Rapport, Strong Results: Rapport Building for Student SuccessDanielle CoxThis session equips online educators with practical strategies for building connections with learners. Participants will explore simple, effective ways to create connection, boost engagement, and support student success in virtual environments. Through real examples and actionable techniques, educators will learn how rapport strengthens motivation, confidence, and academic growth—leading to stronger results for every student.9:00 AM
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ClassroomAI & InnovationGuiding Student AI Use in the Online Classroom: From Punitive to FormativeTom RobinsonAs AI tools have become increasingly integrated into students’ academic lives, institutional focus has shifted from detection and correction to intentional pedagogy. Students now routinely incorporate AI into their work, often without conscious consideration of its implications. As a result, educators have reframed goals around fostering appropriate and ethical AI use. This session examines instructional strategies implemented across multiple disciplines to cultivate thoughtful, productive, and ethically grounded student practices with AI tools in academic contexts.1:00 PM
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Classroom Strategies and Tools
Bank on It: Meeting the New PA Finance Requirement with NGPF & OERsLisa CompherTransform the new PA Personal Finance requirement into a dynamic learning experience! This session unveils a model 0.5-credit Canvas course leveraging Next Gen Personal Finance OERs and Cidi Labs DesignPLUS. We will demonstrate how to move beyond theory, turning students into "savvy money masters" using interactive simulators—from balancing checking accounts to calculating car loans. Learn how we integrated local culture and high-end design to create a cost-effective, standards-aligned course where students "stop guessing and start winning." Participants will walk away with a blueprint for a class that proves financial literacy is a lifelong asset.10:00 AM
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ClassroomStudent EngagementEngage Every Click: Creative Strategies for Asynchronous Online LearnersKelly WeaverKeeping students engaged in asynchronous courses can feel like trying to spark connection through a screen that never talks back. This session flips that script with creative, low-lift strategies that bring energy, presence, and interactivity to self-paced learning. From micro-lessons and gamified challenges to AI-supported tools and discussion formats students actually want to participate in, attendees will discover fresh ways to increase motivation and improve completion rates. Participants will walk away with ready-to-use ideas, templates, and routines designed to make every click feel meaningful, connected, and engaging.10:00 AM
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Classroom Strategies and Tools
Effective Feedback in Digital ClassesNoura Almasaeid This presentation explores actionable strategies for delivering effective feedback in digital classrooms. Attendees will learn techniques to enhance student engagement, foster progress, and support success in online courses.The session will include a demonstration of the screencast tool on Canvas, showcasing its application for providing personalized and impactful feedback. Alternative recording tools and strategies will also be discussed to ensure accessibility for educators not using Canvas. Additionally, the presentation will highlight time-efficient methods to balance quality feedback with workload demands. Join to discover tools and approaches that make feedback both manageable and meaningful in virtual learning environments!
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Classroom Strategies and Tools
Gamification and Interactive Tools in Online Learning Stephenie SchrothThis session explores how gamification and interactive tools can transform online learning by boosting engagement, motivation, and collaboration. Participants will discover practical strategies and tools for making virtual classrooms more dynamic and effective.1:00 PM
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ClassroomStudent EngagementWorld of Learning Teacher SpotlightJeff RhodesThis session explores how online educators can begin to view themselves as leaders within their classrooms and learning communities. Participants will examine how teaching practices align with different leadership styles, with a particular focus on servant leadership in online learning environments. Through reflection and practical examples, educators will consider how a leadership mindset can strengthen relationships, support student growth, and enhance instructional impact in virtual classrooms.1:00 PM
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ClassroomGeneralClassroom PanelThis teacher panel features online educators from a range of disciplines who will share classroom experiences and instructional strategies specific to online teaching. Panelists will discuss engagement, assessment, and instructional practices that support meaningful learning and student success in online learning environments.2:00 PM
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LeadershipLeadership & StrategyGet On Board with Student Onboarding: How an Online Orientation Course Can Empower Your StudentsDana RicciEnrolling in an online course or program can be an adjustment for many students. This session explores how a well-designed online orientation course can build learner confidence, promote independence, and reduce the need for MTSS interventions later in the year. Participants will explore examples of an effective onboarding course and learn adaptable strategies for designing, implementing, and maintaining interactive, engaging orientations that set students up for success from day one.9:00 AM
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LeadershipProgram DesignThe Rise Of Spartan Academy: Making Online Learning Visible, Valuable, and LocalMichele BeckThis session outlines the creation of a robust online learning program for a local school district. Participants will explore the rationale behind the decision, the collaboration involved in creating the components of the program, the ongoing support and continued development, and potential future considerations for growth and sustainability.9:00 AM3
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LeadershipProgram DesignSupporting Special Populations Students in a Virtual Learning ProgramLori KeenerThis session explores effective strategies for supporting special population students from enrollment through course completion. Participants will gain practical approaches to help learners prepare for success and adapt throughout their online educational experience.1:00 PM
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LeadershipLeadership & StrategyLeading with Visibility: The VISIBLE Framework™ for Empowered Online Learning LeadershipSheena Yap ChanIn the evolving world of online education, leaders often operate behind the scenes, managing platforms, policies, and pedagogy, while their impact remains largely invisible. This session introduces the VISIBLE Framework™ (Voice, Identity, Spotlight, Inner Work, Belief, Leverage, and Elevation), a practical model designed to help online learning leaders, from tech directors to teacher leaders, step into visible, values-aligned leadership. Participants will explore how to elevate their voice in institutional decisions, spotlight their team’s impact, and leverage their role to lead with clarity, confidence, and connection, whether working in a large cyber charter or building digital pathways in a small rural district.10:00 AM
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LeadershipPolicyFrom Policy to Practice: Models for Student Accountability at Camp Hill and HalifaxNicole NokovichThis presentation will review Pennsylvania’s Senate Bill 315 and the state’s wellness check mandate (SB 927) and discover how other online programs are using these laws to safeguard vulnerable learners and to lay a stronger foundation for attendance and progress. Two School districts will share their approach: (1) Camp Hill will share its model, which uses scheduled homerooms, progress monitoring, and in-person sessions, and (2) Halifax, which uses weekly check-ins through Teams, in-person or video clip submission, along with progress benchmarks. These practices foster accountability, improve attendance, and enhance student connection, leading to better academic performance in online learning environments.10:00 AM2
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LeadershipProgram DesignBeyond the Traditional Classroom: Using Digital Platforms to Support Diverse Learners in Alternative and Special EducationLaura AbelWith the ever-changing educational landscape, educators must acknowledge the need for inclusive, flexible, and engaging learning opportunities. This presentation offers educators the opportunity to learn about digital platforms and how they can break down barriers for students with diverse learning needs in alternative and special education. This presentation offers attendees insight regarding the versatility of the highlighted platforms within a transient education setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to develop a cache of resources, some provided by the presenter and some shared, that could be invaluable. Target audience for this presentation: special education teachers, alternative education teachers, curriculum developers, instructional technologists, and administrators.10:00 AM3
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LeadershipPolicyAI Acceptable Use Policy: Building Guidance That Empowers, Not Just ProtectsMatt KarabinosMost AI policies either copy other districts or restrict out of fear. This session demonstrates how to synthesize best practices from international, national, and state AI frameworks using tools like NotebookLM, then apply the CURVE Framework to build context-specific policy that empowers educators and students rather than simply limiting risk. You'll leave with a replicable process for creating AI acceptable use guidance that actually advances learning.1:00 PM
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LeadershipProgram DesignCommunity-Driven Online LearningAnita YoungThis session highlights how one district’s online program weaves community partnerships into every aspect of online and hybrid learning. Participants will explore positive behavior initiatives that build belonging, locally connected courses, philanthropic collaborations that expand opportunities, hands-on STEM projects inspired by regional partners, and field trips that turn the community into an extension of the classroom. Discover how these experiences help ensure students feel rooted, supported, and empowered—proving that even in a virtual setting, learning thrives when it is connected to the people, places, and possibilities of the community.1:00 PM
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LeadershipGeneralLeadership PanelThis leadership panel brings together experienced leaders from online education programs to share insights from diverse roles and settings. Panelists will discuss challenges, successes, and practical strategies for leading effective online programs, with a focus on decision-making, collaboration, and sustainable growth in virtual and hybrid environments.2:00 PM
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LeadershipLeadership & StrategyLeadership-Scaling Online Professional Learning Without Scaling the Work: Lessons from the Bucks IU Event HubHannah HaugManaging online professional learning doesn’t have to mean managing every detail. This session highlights how the Bucks IU uses Learning Stream to run asynchronous video trainings, Canvas courses, and Zoom meetings while automating Act 48 reporting through one centralized learning system. Learn how thoughtful system design and automation can streamline workflows, support compliance, and create a sustainable online learning model.9:00 AM
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