KCPT’s Annual K-12 Technology Conference Helps Teachers Infuse New Tools in the Classroom

Jess McGowan

• Published on February 11, 2019

2019 K-12 Annual Technology Conference - Innovate, Integrate, Motivate Your Classroom - Empowering Teachers Today and Tomorrow

KCPT’s 2019 annual K-12 tech conference is just around the corner, bringing an opportunity for teachers and school administrators to learn new strategies, network with other professionals and discover tech that will enhance classroom instruction. Aaron North, the Kauffman Foundation’s vice president of education, will kick off this year’s conference and get attendees thinking about their role in the future of education.

If you’re an educator looking to hone your craft, here are some reasons not to miss this event.

Learn how to succeed in the booming world of digital media. This year’s tech conference will have a special focus on up-and-coming technology, digital literacy and new ways to use these tools. Check out workshops like “SH!FT HAPPENS: Developing Learner Success for the 22nd Century,” “Making it with Makey Makey,” “Stream Free Video: Kanopy for Kids” and more.
Discover new tools to personalize the classroom experience and become your best self. Some topics at this year’s conference focus on the importance of emotional well-being among students and educators alike. Learn how to maintain your confidence and handle challenges, how to come out on top in times of uncertainty, how to enable your students to find their voice, and how to use your personal strengths to improve your professional and personal relationships. Make sure to check out these varied, informative workshops, including “True Colors,” “The Entrepreneurial Mindset,” “The Introverted Student: Using Technology to Unlock Their Voice” and others.
Help your students dive headfirst into the world of STEM. If you want to infuse your students with a passion for STEM, be sure to drop by our STEM-centered workshops, including “Explore Engineering,” “KEVA puts the STEAM in STEM” and “Engineering in a Fun Way with Brix.”
Revolutionize the way you teach. Here at the 2019 tech conference, teachers can seek out new ways to impart younger generations with the tools they need to lead a successful life. Improve your classroom with our many informative learning-centered workshops, including “Lights, Camera, Action (Teach and Reflect),” “Teaching & Learning Styles,” “Developing a Purpose-Driven Learning Environment” and more.