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HOT SPRINGS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
HSTI Main Conference Sessions
What’s Your Sound Quality?
Posted Date: 02/27/2023
A teacher who is highly aware of their values, strengths, and can also affirm their purpose is both sound and unstoppable. Mickey speaks to and works with groups on how to be sound in today’s classroo . . .
This hands-on session will allow participants learn about Girls Learning About Math and Science (GLAMS) conference held each year in El Dorado. Glams is a one day, action-packed conference held for s . . .
This session will present the most commonly misconfigured WiFi management system settings and will discuss how and when these settings should be configured for optimal WiFi network performance. Compli . . .
Increasing Your Impact: Sharing Your Story to Reach More Students
Posted Date: 02/27/2023
At the core of every teacher is the desire and a need to reach and impact as many students as possible. That is what motivates us, what gives us joy, and what our purpose is. While teaching in itself . . .
Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion
Posted Date: 02/27/2023
The session is a guide for aspiring leaders to enhance their leadership capacity through active self-development and goal setting. Applying Joshua’s A.S.P.I.R.E. model, which is infused with his stori . . .
What You (IT/Admin) Need to Know When Building a New K-12 School
Posted Date: 03/20/2023
What you (IT/Admin) need to know during all phases of construction including pre-planning, design, building, and opening of a new school. We will discuss state recommendations, FFE and budgets, and . . .
This session will focus on how to set up a stream, maintain and bring in students to run and edit the stream. We will train attendees on what equipment they need, how to setup the stream, and how to . . .
As technology expands, so does the CTO’s role in other areas of schooling. One of these recent areas is physical security and safety. Join TEL-AR in this discussion of security and safety technology . . .
The role of technology coordinator is changing into the leadership role of a CTO. As technology leaders, we must continually work to improve our leadership skills and build trust in our ability to fa . . .
The session breaks down the impact of trauma on early brain development, neural pathways, and other physical architectures. Due to trauma, students exhibit behaviors that manifest from fight, flight, . . .
Getting organized as a CTO is essential to completing the tasks we need to do on a daily basis. This also applies to the bigger picture of the entire school-year cycle. Also, it is important that a . . .
Utilizing Social Media to Engage Students and Stakeholders
Posted Date: 02/27/2023
Let's explore the ways teachers can harness the power of social media to engage students, stakeholders, and your community. Let’s explore tools, tips, and techniques to utilize social media while stay . . .
This session will focus on leveraging current AI tools to empower PR coordinators/School Communicators to make the best use of their time. AI has the power to shorten the time spent creating graphics . . .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on Teachers, Administrators and Students
Posted Date: 03/20/2023
AI has been in development for over 60 years. However, the general public’s interactions with AI have been limited until recent years. This has drastically changed with the release of ChatGPT in late . . .
This session will focus on integrating video content into your lessons. We will delve into Flip and Screencastify and investigate how these products can revolutionize teaching and learning in your cla . . .
The topic objective is to creatively discuss the emerging power of innovatively incorporating edutainment toward increasing interest of children in the fields of STEM/STEAM! . . .
This session will focus on the use of Gimkit for review and formative assessment. Gimkit uses vocabulary and definitions in a variety of engaging game platforms that students will love. Game results . . .
Model rockets and Microcontrollers: Teaching Physics Using Real Rocket Science
Posted Date: 02/27/2023
This session will focus on the use of technologies such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi in the classroom in conjunction with commercially available small rockets as a method for teaching physics from the . . .
This session will focus on Internet safety tips and resources that will increase your cyber knowledge of how to protect yourself and what to do in case of an attack. You will receive resources to help . . .
This session will focus on collaborating with other middle school esports coaches and providing interested educators with tools and resources to begin their own middle school esports teams. . . .
Learn how to create a USB drive that will set up a local tech account, enroll in the Domain, and install basic software using the Windows Configuration Designer. . . .
This session will include an overview of Privacy by Design (PbD) and third party accountability tools. We'll discuss all 7 principles of PbD. Session will include tools and tricks to vet vendors and e . . .
Family Engagement in Children's Schooling with Technology
Posted Date: 02/27/2023
This session will focus on technology for elementary teachers to use as part of family engagement opportunities. According to research, family engagement and parent involvement in children's schooling . . .
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