Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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10:00am CDT

Focused on Improving Engineering Designs

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Students regularly engage in the engineering design process to solve problems, but with time constraints, we can rush through the testing and improving phases. This session will use hands-on experiences to see how you can engage students in testing and refining prototypes during EDP challenges. We will also connect to cross curricular subjects such as writing prompts and math solutions.

Presenters

Laura Ruth Hunter

STEAM Teacher, J Larry Newton Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 91

STEM/STEAM

Level Elementary Teachers

11:00am CDT

Technology in the classroom

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 91

Tips and tricks about the MacBook and the Interactive Board and Chromebox

Presenters

Greg Warren

Technician, BCBE Ed Tech

Dick Blackman

Helpdesk Professional, BCBE Education Technology

I have the privilege of answering Helpdesk calls everyday. It is so rewarding to solve issues that our fellow employees are having with technology. My session will talk about the MacBook, the interactive board, and the Chromebox. I encourage you to write down your questions and we... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 91

Technology

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Math in Action - Kagan Engagement

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 91

My session is geared toward K-6 BCBE teachers. I will share how I use Kagan engagement strategies in the kindergarten classroom. The presentation will include several examples of math instruction as well as ways to incorporate the engagement strategies in ELA.

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