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DCSD Technology Bootcamp 2026
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Wednesday, August 12
 

9:00am CDT

Digital Snacks-quick brain breaks
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
In this session, you will discover how "Digital Snacks" serve as quick, engaging brain breaks designed to re-energize students and refocus their attention during lessons. You will explore a variety of easy-to-use, bite-sized digital tools that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily transitions or whenever your class needs a mental reset. By the end of the hour, you will walk away with practical strategies and a library of ready-to-use resources to maintain high engagement and a positive workflow in your classroom.

https://bit.ly/digitalsnacks2026
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nelson

Technology Innovator, Fillmore Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Children's Villages
Hi I am Sarah Nelson and I have been teaching for 21 years with ten in Davenport. I have taught grades PS-7th grade and worked as a building coach and currently am a technology innovator. For the 2025-2026 school year I will be working at Children's Village West, Jefferson and Madison... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 209

10:00am CDT

CFAs the Fun Way with Wayground
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Wayground is the new Quizizz! Same great content with a new name. Come learn how you can motivate students to practice skills they are learning in the classroom with Wayground! Students monitor their own learning and it allows teachers to give feedback on the spot! Learn the basics of Wayground and better yet-have time to explore on your own and see how you can use this right away with students.

http://tiny.cc/Wayground

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Presenters
avatar for Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nelson

Technology Innovator, Fillmore Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Children's Villages
Hi I am Sarah Nelson and I have been teaching for 21 years with ten in Davenport. I have taught grades PS-7th grade and worked as a building coach and currently am a technology innovator. For the 2025-2026 school year I will be working at Children's Village West, Jefferson and Madison... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Room 209

10:00am CDT

Podcasting in the Classroom
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Who doesn't love listening to a good podcast? So how can we incorporate them into the classroom? This session will talk how to add podcasts to your lessons, from ideas on listening to tools to create your own.

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Presenters
avatar for Alex Lenstra

Alex Lenstra

Technology Innovator- Buffalo, McKinley, Wilson
Hello! This is my 13th year as an educator, all with DCSD. This will be my second year as a Tech Innovator, supporting Buffalo, McKinley and Wilson. I've worked at Sudlow and North as an English Language Arts teacher, supporting grades 6-12 and classes ranging from reading intervention... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Room 209

1:00pm CDT

Google for Littles
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
This session is designed for PS-2 teachers who are looking for awesome ways to use Google with your littles! 

http://tiny.cc/Google4Littles
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nelson

Technology Innovator, Fillmore Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Children's Villages
Hi I am Sarah Nelson and I have been teaching for 21 years with ten in Davenport. I have taught grades PS-7th grade and worked as a building coach and currently am a technology innovator. For the 2025-2026 school year I will be working at Children's Village West, Jefferson and Madison... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 209

2:00pm CDT

Stop Pulling Your Hair Out: Respectful Independent Tasks
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Want to learn about some great tools to give your students respectful independent tasks for math and reading?  Geared towards elementary teachers, come learn about some easy to use tools such as Zearn, Common Lit, Readworks, Freckle and MUCH more!

http://tiny.cc/h2gp001

Video Recording of Session
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nelson

Technology Innovator, Fillmore Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Children's Villages
Hi I am Sarah Nelson and I have been teaching for 21 years with ten in Davenport. I have taught grades PS-7th grade and worked as a building coach and currently am a technology innovator. For the 2025-2026 school year I will be working at Children's Village West, Jefferson and Madison... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 209
 
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