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9:45am MDT

Nearpod 2.0: Renaissance Next Connection
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Discover the transformative potential of Nearpod's integration with Renaissance Next. This presentation explores how these powerful educational platforms combine to create a seamless learning ecosystem that enhances student engagement, provides real-time assessment data, and personalizes instruction. Learn how this integration empowers educators to deliver dynamic content while tracking growth through Renaissance's robust analytics—bringing together the best of interactive teaching and data-driven instruction for today's digital classroom.

Session repeats Session 8 in this same room on Friday morning, as well as Thursday at 1:40 pm in Room #244.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: No
Speakers
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Faith Smith

National Academic Advisor, Renaissance
Renaissance is a global leader in assessment, reading, math, early literacy, and data-driven solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts. We are committed to providing teacher-facilitated instructional delivery with resources to help students build a strong foundation for succ... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room #244 1766 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

9:45am MDT

The Power of Feedback: Using Data and Reflection to Enhance Instruction
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
In this interactive session, we will explore how both formative and summative feedback can be powerful tools for improving teaching and student outcomes. Attendees will learn practical strategies for utilizing timely, actionable feedback to inform instruction, foster student growth, and refine teaching practices. Attendees will gain practical tools for analyzing team-based student data, fostering collaborative discussions that drive instructional decisions, and how to use AI to simplify your feedback and analyze student data. By the end of the session, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to use feedback, data, and reflection to create a dynamic, responsive learning environment that promotes continuous improvement for both students and educators.

NOTE: This session repeats on Wednesday, July 9 at 1:30 pm in Room 131.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Electronic Device and/or Pen/Pencil

Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Kelbie Jackson

Kelbie Jackson

Instructional Coach, Bear River High School
Kelbie Jackson is an Instructional Coach at Bear River High School with seven years of experience teaching English Language Arts. She is passionate about increasing literacy in secondary schools and improving student learning through teacher collaboration and Professional Learning... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room #144 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

11:00am MDT

Self Care: What is it?
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
We will discuss what self care is and what it is not

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: iPad / iPhone

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Mac Laptop, Windows Laptop, Android Tablet / Smartphone, iPad / iPhone
Speakers
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Sheryl Vernon

School Psychologist, CUES - Central Utah Educational Services
Sheryl Vernon is a School Psychologist Ed.S. at CUES, where she covers diagnostic testing and Trust Based Relationship Intervention for the region. She received her degree from Brigham Young University.
Before working at CUES, Sheryl ran the Crayon Academy Preschool from her home for 16 years. Before that, she was a Special Education Teacher in the Nebo district for five years. She earned an associate's degree from Utah Valley University and a dual Bachelor of Science in special... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Room #145 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

11:00am MDT

Nearpod 2.0: Renaissance Next Connection
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Discover the transformative potential of Nearpod's integration with Renaissance Next. This presentation explores how these powerful educational platforms combine to create a seamless learning ecosystem that enhances student engagement, provides real-time assessment data, and personalizes instruction. Learn how this integration empowers educators to deliver dynamic content while tracking growth through Renaissance's robust analytics—bringing together the best of interactive teaching and data-driven instruction for today's digital classroom.

Session repeats Session 8 in this same room on Friday morning, as well as Thursday at 1:40 pm in Room #244.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: No
Speakers
avatar for Faith Smith

Faith Smith

National Academic Advisor, Renaissance
Renaissance is a global leader in assessment, reading, math, early literacy, and data-driven solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts. We are committed to providing teacher-facilitated instructional delivery with resources to help students build a strong foundation for succ... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Room #244 1766 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
 
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