WEMTA 2025 - Ignite and Inspire: Impacting Learning Together: Full Schedule

12:30pm CDT

Tech-nically Speaking: The ABCs of Merging IT Literacy with Elementary Essentials

Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

"Tech-nically Speaking: The ABCs of Merging IT Literacy with Elementary Essentials" will explore the integration of IT literacy into elementary education by leveraging interdisciplinary teaching methods. Attendees will learn to align information technology standards with core subjects like math, science, and arts using innovative cross-walking techniques. The session includes hands-on demonstrations of creating crosswalks with AI tools, detailed examples of integrating standards, and strategies for addressing challenges. Participants will leave with actionable templates for prompts, lesson plans, and assessments, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and personalized learning. The focus will be on showcasing multiple tools and strategies for effective curriculum enhancement.

Speakers

Amanda Albrecht

Digital Learning Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Amanda is an instructional technology professional with 20+ years in the field of education. She spent the first part of her career as a classroom teacher in the Appleton Area School District. Following that, Amanda worked as an Instructional Technology Coach with the Neenah Joint... Read More →

Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 4

Beginner, Elementary

Company Equitable Digital Access, Instructional Partnerships, interdisciplinary teaching