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2024 LITE Conference

Join us at our annual Region 8 Library and Instructional Technology conference!  This year, we will offer a full day that will include keynote messages, a vendor expo, lunch, and several breakout sessions.  The conference breakout sessions offered this year will cover technology within a variety of instructional areas.



Keynote (Required)
Session ID: 436065
Library Keynote - John Schu - The Gift of Story
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Seats Filled: 46 / 100
Fee: $600.00
Location:Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

Important Breakout Information:
Join acclaimed librarian and writer John Schu as he presents The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life. The Gift of Story is a celebration of the ways we define, revise and imagine ourselves through literacy, a celebration of the way we connect to others and build community through reading, a celebration of children, authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians, books, and readers---and, ultimately, a celebration of hearts and the stories they hold dear.
Session ID: 436068
Technology Keynote - Sean Casey - Collaborating With the Ed-Fi Alliance
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Seats Filled: 36 / 100
Fee: $600.00
Location:Region 08 ESC, 2 North Staff Room

Important Breakout Information:
Sean Casey is the Director of Vendor Partnerships for the Ed-Fi Alliance. In this message, Sean asks and answers the question "What if?" by considering the benefits of effective technology interoperability. Join us as we consider the world of possibilities for educators. This keynote is applicable to technology staff, instructional technology, and teachers.
Session I
(Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM)
Session ID: 436069
Basics and Beyond with Teachingbooks! (Library & Technology Strands)
Seats Filled: 24 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 106 - Marion Computer Lab

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Teaching Books - Kym Davick Whether you are already familiar with TeachingBooks or just getting started, come explore online resources that bring books to life, and see some exciting recent additions such as our Book Resumes and Early Childhood tools along the way! Engage readers with author recordings, book trailers, and games, then extend learning with discussion guides, activities, and ready-to-use lessons. Promote books and enrich learning spaces by embedding resources and sharing ready-to-print QR code bookmarks and shelf-talkers. Create custom lists, share teaching ideas, and more!
This session is full.
Session ID: 436070
Why Bookelicious? (Library Strand)
Seats Filled: 10 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Bookelicious - Heather Biggs The Bookelicious approach is to support educators in their quest to develop students’ literacy skills and love.
Session ID: 436071
Swank K12 Streaming (Library & Technology Strands)
Seats Filled: 2 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 201 - Red River

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Swank - Seth Acock Swank will present their K12 Streaming platform, lesson planning AI tool, and how to use movies and curriculum.
Session ID: 436073
Classlink (Technology Strand)
Seats Filled: 6 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 205 - Titus

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Classlink- Mary Keith ClassLink provides the tools schools need to overcome digital learning challenges.
Session ID: 436074
Connecting Classrooms to the World: BenQ Interactive Boards as Bridges to Experiential Learning(Technology Strand)
Seats Filled: 7 / 50
Location:Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - BenQ - Colin McDaniel Discover the potential of BenQ Interactive Boards as dynamic gateways linking students and educators to a wealth of resources beyond traditional classroom boundaries. Experience the seamless integration of AI with digital tools, online platforms, and educational software through BenQ Interactive Boards, amplifying teaching effectiveness and elevating student achievement. Unlock insights into best practices for seamless integration and uncover inspiring classroom success stories. Gain insight on how your classroom can be part of a global community with TAG, LEGO, and Coding4Climate.
Session ID: 436075
AI Escape: Unlocking Creativity in the Classroom (Library, Technology, & All Content Strands)
Seats Filled: 11 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 209 - Morris Computer Lab

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Delilah Zeigler Unlock your creativity and join us for an exciting session where you'll learn to design your very own escape room using the power of AI! Whether you're a tech novice or a digital dynamo, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of creating immersive, interactive challenges that will engage and inspire your students. Get ready to think outside the box, solve puzzles, and bring your lessons to life in a whole new way!
Session ID: 436601
Texas Education Exchange: Data Insights Driven By Community (Technology Strand)
Seats Filled: 11 / 50
Location:Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Doug Maraffa & Katie Favara of Texas Education Exchange We will show you the products available in our initial release of the Texas Education Exchange, from the Online Community to the Onboarding Wizard and Tech Console to our Leadership Analytics and Educator Dashboards. The future of interoperability in Texas Education is now!
Session ID: 439126
Follett: What’s New: 24-25 School Year! (Library Strand)
Seats Filled: 4 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Follett Content for Libraries- Wendall Fields Follett presents what's new for the 24-25 school year!
Session II
(Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM)
Session ID: 436078
Singlewire Software (Technology & Security Strands)
Seats Filled: 6 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Piraino & Singlewire- Jordan Grummer/Joel Williams Singlewire's industry-leading mass notification and visitor management solutions help enhance safety, streamline communication and manage critical incidents seamlessly.
Session ID: 436079
Making Printing and User Management Easy (Technology Strand)
Seats Filled: 6 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 205 - Titus

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Datamax - Lee Wheelington Learn how PaperCut can automate Print Queue deployment, provide Follow Me Printing for convenient and secure printing, control student printing, easier scanning for teachers, provide cost tracking with automatic reporting. PaperCut allows you to see who is printing, what they are printing to, why they are printing, where they are printing, and how they are printing. Would you drive a car without a dashboard? See how PaperCut works.
Session ID: 436080
Enhance the AV Experience in Your Classrooms (Technology & All Content Strands)
Seats Filled: 7 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 201 - Red River

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Vivi- Matt Haghighi Brainstorming how to equip your classrooms can quickly lead to budget-busting dreams, but with tighter budgets, you must be smart about how you design and outfit your classrooms. See how Vivi works with any classroom display – from projectors to flat panels to IFPs – to add interactivity, mobility, and flexibility with wireless screen sharing, digital signage, and visual emergency alerts that teachers, students, and budgets love.
Session ID: 436081
The Top 5 Things to Know in Discovery Education (Library, Technology, & All Content/All Grade Levels Strands)
Seats Filled: 8 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 209 - Morris Computer Lab

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Discovery Education- Evan Sanchez Whether you have been using Discovery Education for years or you are a first-time user, the Top 5 Things will be unveiled for you to take full advantage of in the Discovery Education Experience to help provide content, strategies, activities, and tools to use with students throughout the year.
Session ID: 436082
Library 101 (Library Strand)
Seats Filled: 15 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Shelby Gibson. Take a glance at what a year looks like in an elementary library. Leave with new resources and lesson plans that will guide you throughout the school year.
Session ID: 436083
I Just Can't Help My Shelf (Library Strand)
Seats Filled: 20 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 307 - Lake Cypress Springs

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Jennifer Noe. Having trouble getting your secondary students into the library? Learn some tips and tricks to welcome students into the library.
Session ID: 436084
Empowering Educators and Librarians with AI Tools (Library, Technology, & All Content Strands)
Seats Filled: 10 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 106 - Marion Computer Lab

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Kali Little and Lacey Mullins Learn how you can use AI apps and tools in your favor! In this engaging and informative session, educators will explore the transformative potential of AI. Participants will discover how Magic School AI, Brisk Teaching, Formalizer, and ChatGPT can be integrated into their classrooms or libraries to create personalized learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and foster a more engaging and interactive environment for students.
Session ID: 436085
Tech Solutions for Thriving Classrooms: Empowering Emergent Bilingual Learners in Middle and High School (Library, Technology, & Emergent Bilingual Strands)
Seats Filled: 2 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Melissa Davis Equip emergent bilingual learners with tools and resources to help them overcome barriers to learning. This workshop will provide practical tools and strategies to create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment, helping your students to thrive linguistically and academically.
Session III
(Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM)
Session ID: 436086
Cybersecurity Stats In K12 (Technology Strand)
Seats Filled: 18 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 205 - Titus

Important Breakout Information:
Vendor Presentation - Scinary- John Dunwoody This session will highlight recent occurrences in cybersecurity.
Session ID: 436087
Weeding Your Library Collection (Library Strand)
Seats Filled: 23 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Magen Harvey We will discuss reports in Destiny to help know where to start, what to weed, and what to do with the books you remove from your collection.
Session ID: 436088
Canva! Let's Transform Your Library! (Library & Technology Strands)
Seats Filled: 24 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 106 - Marion Computer Lab

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Kali Little and Lacey Mullins Canva seems to be changing everyday! Let's talk about all of the new features Canva has to offer. The focus of this session will be on video editing tools, AI, and apps!
This session is full.
Session ID: 436089
Enhancing Math with Tech (Technology & Math Strands)
Seats Filled: 1 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Shannon Harvill In this session, we will explore digital resources to use in your math class.
Session ID: 436092
Tech Tools in RLA (Technology & RLA Strands)
Seats Filled: 2 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Caitlyn Vogl Join us for a training session on tech tools in RLA! We will discover practical strategies for integrating these tools into your classroom to boost engagement and improve student outcomes.
Session ID: 436472
Managing AI in Schools (Technology Strand)
Seats Filled: 9 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 201 - Red River

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Carrie Henry In this session, we will explore strategies for addressing academic integrity concerns, discuss tools to monitor AI usage, proper citation practices, and ways to promote positive AI applications in the classroom.
Session ID: 436473
Increasing Depth of Understanding for your EB Student (Emergent Bilingual Strand)
Seats Filled: 1 / 24
Location:Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins

Important Breakout Information:
Presented by Deyanira Torres Explore literacy structures that assist emergent bilingual students in processing new learning, expressing understanding, and organizing ideas for a greater depth of understanding.




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