Convergence wouldn’t happen without the support of volunteers! We need 1 person in each breakout session to volunteer to be the moderator for the session.
Duties would include:
Arriving 5 minutes early to the session to greet the speaker and ensure tech needs are met. Contacting the Convergence team if any issues need to be resolved.
Introducing the speaker and session. (Biographies will be printed and provided.)
Moving portable microphone(s) between attendees for Q&A.
Recording an approximate number of attendees for the session and reporting to registration desk.
Hear from Intel and HP Inc. on the latest developments in AI, the hurdles to adoption, current and future state use cases, and how to deploy and securely manage your devices in the ever changing AI landscape.
Young students at Rocky View Schools lost learning time when they had to remember their usernames and passwords to log in. The IT team decided to solve the challenge with Clever Badges so logins were fast, secure and fun! Join us to hear from Clever about what Clever Badges are, and why Rocky View implemented and their learnings.
DOCEO AI focuses on making sense of data using AI. DOCEO is a Latin word that means inform, enlighten, and make bright. It takes our focus on data analytic to the next level by using AI to predict and provide suggested strategies to improve processes and decision making in schools. The approach is to use existing data that is already created in the classroom, schools and district to provide a prediction of challenges and successes and in addition provide suggestions, recommendations and strategies to support student learning.
An exclusive look at Rally’s upcoming digital solution for K-12: Bookit! Coming in 2025, the all-new Bookit will transform how your school organizes parent-teacher conferences. Take a look at how we built this powerful, intuitive tool to make booking parent-teacher conferences simple for administrative staff, teachers, and parents.
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Thursday October 17, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 4
Join us for an exciting session where we’ll explore the latest advancements in Texthelp’s suite of product. This session will cover: ● Read&Write: Learn about the latest features, including the integration of the Co:Writer Neuron Prediction Engine, providing even more intuitive writing support and the addition of AI Voices, which deliver a more natural reading experience. ● Equatio: Discover the new whiteboard tool, a math-specific Jamboard-like feature, perfect for collaborative problem solving and visual learning. Whether you're teaching or working with complex equations, this addition enhances mathematical interactions across the board. ● OrbitNote Revamp Development: Dive into the all-new OrbitNote, now with significant improvements that make PDF annotation more accessible and versatile. The addition of Exam Mode allows educators to lock down specific tools during assessments, maintaining test security while still offering necessary accommodations. Plus, the new Worksheet Creator feature makes it easier than ever to convert PDFs into interactive, fillable worksheets, allowing for greater engagement and customization. These updates elevate OrbitNote as the ultimate tool for PDF interaction, annotation, and secure collaboration in both learning and professional environments. ● uPAR (Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading): Maximize the potential of your Read&Write tools with uPAR, a revolutionary assessment tool that helps IT professionals and educators identify the optimal reading accommodations for each user. By evaluating how students perform with different levels of reading support—ranging from no assistance to full auditory aid—uPAR delivers data-driven insights, enabling you to personalize support for individuals and groups. This program not only streamlines decision-making but also ensures that each user gets the most out of their Read&Write experience, boosting engagement, accessibility, and academic success across your institution. ● New Data Dashboard: We’ll also introduce the new Data Dashboard, a powerful tool that gives you insights into software usage, adoption trends, and user success metrics, empowering you to make data-driven decisions. By attending this session, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge of the latest updates in the Texthelp suite, empowering your schools to enhance productivity, accessibility, and collaboration. Whether it’s optimizing Read&Write with uPAR, transforming math instruction with Equatio, or leveraging new tools in OrbitNote, these innovations will help you streamline workflows and provide more inclusive support for all users. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and ensure that your team is fully equipped to implement these cutting-edge solutions.
Discover the magic of play-based learning where the excitement of basketball and video gaming opens doors to data science, STEM, and AI literacy.
Data Dunkers is an innovative program that teaches foundational data science skills through basketball statistics in a fun and inclusive environment. Girls Who Game develops STEM and leadership skills through gaming, making learning enjoyable.
This session will reveal how merging passions with education captivates students and equips them with critical digital age skills while promoting equity and inclusion. Come and see how to transform play into a powerful vehicle for learning and empowerment in an ever-evolving digital world.
Interactive panels are now a platform in classrooms that connect students to teachers, teachers to content, and content to the system. There have been significant changes in the display market over the last year, and with that, essential requirements to ensure maintained security, device equity, and upgradablity.
This session explains the market shifts and what to ask of your partners.
This session will showcase how SchoolEngage simplifies field trip management with approvals and real-time tracking, while Dossier empowers schools with advanced behaviour data tracking to support student success. Learn how these tools enhance efficiency and improve the student experience in your district.
