In Canyons School District, we believe that all stakeholders benefit from purposeful technology integration within the learning process, focusing on student achievement. Educational technology will be used to empower teachers, students, and other stakeholders to gain the knowledge and skills needed to adapt, create, consume, and connect responsibly and ethically with the broader world in preparation for meaningful life opportunities.
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This session explores the high-impact return of two simple, sustainable strategies: showcasing student work and sending positive communication home.
Participants will learn easy, realistic ways to highlight student excellence—through classroom displays, shared spaces, and quick routines that make recognition visible without adding to your workload. We’ll also focus on how brief, positive messages to families can strengthen relationships, boost student confidence, and shift classroom culture in meaningful ways.
Best of all, this session emphasizes efficiency. Learn how to streamline your systems using tools like ParentSquare for quick communication, Google Sheets for simple tracking of student interactions, and MagicSchool AI to generate personalized, positive messages in seconds. These tools make it possible to build consistent, meaningful connections without spending hours outside of contract time.
Is your school’s story getting lost in the scroll? Designed specifically for administrators and instructional coaches, this high-energy workshop—AHA! The Three Secrets to Building a Better School Brand—shows you how to transform your school’s identity from generic to giving that “aha” feeling. You’ll learn about the "Heart" of authenticity, the "Face" of humanization, and the "Body" of aesthetic consistency to combat enrollment challenges and cut through the digital noise. Through engaging instruction, hands-on exercises and real-world brand audits, you’ll stop just sharing content and start telling your school’s unique story. You’ll walk away with a design you create with the ParentSquare Canva templates and the confidence to make your school the community's top choice. Join us to turn your branding into a true "Aha!" moment!
Chandra Martz is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for Canyons School District, where she supports DTL and STEAM initiatives. She has been working in educational technology since 2012, helping K–12 educators and students integrate innovative tools and practices that enhance... Read More →
Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District
Emma Moss is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District, as well as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Program Director in Utah. She founded the Utah AI Collaborative and leads monthly meet-ups on AI and innovation in education... Read More →
