2024 Indiana Connected Educators Conference

Explore the seamless support that Book Creator provides in reinforcing the five critical pillars of early literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Join Jon Smith, Senior Teacher Success Manager at Book Creator, as he unveils the profound impact of Book Creator in not only strengthening reading and writing skills but also fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking among young learners.

In this session, discover how Book Creator becomes a beacon for motivation and engagement, creating an environment where students are not just readers but active participants in their learning journey. Review practical examples and best practices that showcase the tool's ability to enhance accessibility, ensuring that literacy becomes an inclusive experience for all. Learn how Book Creator serves as a powerful catalyst for student growth across the curriculum, transcending traditional worksheets and paper/pencil activities.

Educators will regain their passion for this amazing profession through this session as we explore ways to bring joy to teaching so you can bring joy to learning! We will explore tools (both tech and non-tech) that will spark joy for teachers and students. Educators will walk away with ideas they can use tomorrow that will boost student voice, engagement, and creativity!

The Office of Digital Learning issues a number of grants out of the David C. Ford Funds. These grants, usually competitive, offer support for local public school needs while encouraging creativity and innovation. This session will share key tips and tricks for being successful, but not before really diving into each of the grant opportunities and highlighting real projects underway in Indiana schools.

-Overview of all grants that the Office of Digital Learning issues
-A look at the different grant priorities and how schools can best maximize application questions and requirements for successful grant proposals
-Planning, implementation and sustainability best practices
-Resources for grant writing

Let’s be honest–we aren’t short on AI-related resources. Let the IDOE Digital Learning Team help with that! Join our session as we share the key highlights related to the AI landscape of K12 AIED in Indiana and beyond.