2026 Elevated Teaching Summit: Full Schedule

Vision

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.

9:30am MDT

Sharing Student Voice Classroom Podcasting

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

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Podcasts are a very popular medium for sharing stories, information, news, and opinions, and
have increasingly become an important part of our classrooms. This presentation prepares
educators to integrate podcasts into their classrooms, both as a teaching medium and as a way
to create podcasts with their students. Participants will learn about the different types of podcasts
available to educators, learn basic audio recording and editing techniques, and learn how to
publish podcasts with their students.

Presenter

Dani Sloan

IT Product Manager, UEN - Utah Education Network

Dr. Dani Sloan helps educators lead, research, and teach digital citizenship. She's a UEN Product Manager and Instructor at the University of Utah. She is a former Elementary Teacher and current mom to a seventh grader. Dani is passionate about preparing students for a digital world... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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Instructional Tools & Technology

Ed Tech Tool Adobe

10:40am MDT

Hear Me Out: Improving Communication with Adobe Podcast

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

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Tired of the same old communication methods? Join us to explore the untapped potential of
Adobe Podcast beyond traditional podcasting! This session will empower educators to use
Adobe Podcast for a bunch of classroom and parent communication needs. Discover how to
effortlessly create engaging audio newsletters for parents, deliver crystal-clear student
instructions, develop interactive lesson supplements, and even foster student-led audio projects.
We'll dive into practical strategies and creative examples that will transform how you connect with
your students and their families, making learning more accessible and exciting.

Presenter

Dani Sloan

IT Product Manager, UEN - Utah Education Network

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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Instructional Tools & Technology

Ed Tech Tool Adobe

12:40pm MDT

Lessons in Leadership From The Culture Code

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3507

Discover how to create a thriving school culture with insights from Daniel Coyle's best-seller, The
Culture Code. This presentation is designed for educators, instructional coaches, and school
leaders who want to improve their leadership skills. By understanding the importance of safety,
vulnerability, and purpose, you can create an environment where people feel comfortable taking
risks, sharing ideas, and working towards a common goal.

Presenter

Dani Sloan

IT Product Manager, UEN - Utah Education Network

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
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Professional Learning & Educator Growth

1:50pm MDT

Radical Candor for Educators

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3507

Radical Candor, a framework balancing "care personally" and "challenge directly," is vital in education. Learn to give "magical feedback" by delivering honest, constructive criticism while simultaneously expressing belief in the individual's potential and fostering a sense of belonging, creating a culture of growth and trust where educators and students thrive. This session is designed for teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and school leaders.

Presenter

Dani Sloan

IT Product Manager, UEN - Utah Education Network

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Professional Learning & Educator Growth

9:10am MDT

ClassLink Analytics for Teachers

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

3507

During this session, you will learn valuable tips and tricks of how to make the most out of ClassLink. The session will focus on how to customize your settings, LaunchPad, and MyBackPack. It will also take you into the world of ClassLink Analytics, where you can see how devices are being used in your classroom.

Presenter

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, General

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 →

ClassLink

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
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Instructional Design & Planning

Audience Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool ClassLink
Instructional Priority Classroom Management

10:20am MDT

ClassLink Analytics for Admins

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

3507

This session will be presented by ClassLink Trainer Tracy Lane where she will cover how administrators can use ClassLink Analytics to get an overall picture of their school's digital data. You will learn how to view school-wide usage data and be able to drill down to see specific students.

Presenter

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, General

ClassLink

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
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Data-Based Decision Making

Audience Admin
Ed Tech Tool ClassLink
Instructional Priority Classroom Management

12:20pm MDT

ClassLink - CREATE Session

Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:20pm - 1:35pm MDT

3507

Presenter

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, General

Terilyn Hixson

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Teri was a classroom teacher for 23 years. She taught second and fourth grade. For the last 10 years, she has been an Instructional Coach in Canyons School District. She has a Master's Degree in Education with endorsements in Math, Reading, ESL, Early Childhood,Instructional Coaching... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:20pm - 1:35pm MDT
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Create Session

1:45pm MDT

Independent Accountability in Group Work for the Creative Classroom

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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Do you love the idea of students collaborating on creative group projects but struggle to keep them accountable, productive and on task? Participants will have the chance to practice effective grouping strategies and a students self-tracking system to scaffold group projects and keep students on track and moving through a creative project step-by-step.

Presenter

Suzie DuVal

Theatre Teacher

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Instructional Design & Planning

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Instructional Priority Scaffolding

9:30am MDT

10:40am MDT

12:40pm MDT

1:50pm MDT

9:10am MDT

10:20am MDT

12:20pm MDT

1:45pm MDT

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