Karly Moura | Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

How to Use Jamboard for Engaging Visual Learning with Maria Arfanakis (Galanis)

2020 Ditch Summit

How to Use Jamboard for Engaging Visual LearningMaria Arfanakis (Galanis) View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Maria Blog: Share, Connect, Inspire Twitter: @mariagalanis Email: maria.arfan@gmail.com Instagram: mariagalanis Maria, is an educator living in Chicago and working in the north suburb of Deerfield. Her journey in EdTech began in 2001 as a middle school Tech Coordinator, which evolved into Tech Coach, and then iCoach. Currently, she is the K-8 Innovation Curriculum Specialist in her school district helping introduce, integrate, and support innovative learning practices. She received an M.Ed in Curriculum & Technology because she loves what tech can bring to learning, connecting people, and the world. When she thinks of her ideal focus in education, she wants it to FOSTER, ELEVATE, & INSPIRE CURIOSITY & WONDER. At the…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Your Guide to Amazing Google Slides and PowerPoint Templates with Paula Martínez

2020 Ditch Summit

Your Guide to Amazing Google Slides and PowerPoint TemplatesPaula Martínez View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Paula Website: SlidesMania.com Facebook: facebook.com/SlidesManiaSM Twitter: @SlidesManiaSM Instagram: instagram.com/slidesmania Paula is the gal behind SlidesMania. She is from Uruguay, but has been living in Spain for the last 6 years, along with her husband, daughter and four cats … yep, four.She wants people to know that she is not a designer, nor an educator, and she is totally blown away by the support this project is having. She doesn't feel that saying thank you is enough!Paula has a 9 to 6 job that has nothing to do with design or creativity. She works in a financial department and is surrounded by numbers and structured data the whole day. Because of this,…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

The Heart of Culturally Responsive Lesson Design with Nyree Clark

2020 Ditch Summit

The Heart of Culturally Responsive Lesson DesignNyree Clark View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Nyree Website: Twitter: @MsNyreeClark Nyree Clark is a Curriculum Program Specialist in EdTechPreK-6 for the Colton Joint Unified School District. She is a founding member of #EquityInActionCA and appointed to the Instructional Coaches Advisory Board for Future Ready Schools Organization. [tcb-script src="https://embed-assets.wakelet.com/wakelet-embed.js" charset="UTF-8"][/tcb-script] {tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

How to Do More with Your Learning Management System with Matt Miller

2020 Ditch Summit

How to Do More with Your Learning Management SystemMatt Miller View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Matt Website: DitchThatTextbook.comBooks: Ditch That Textbook, Ditch That Homework, Don't Ditch That Tech: Differentiated Instruction in a Digital World, Tech Like A Pirate and Do MORE with Google ClassroomPodcast: Ditch That Textbook Podcast and Google Teacher TribeTwitter: @jmattmiller / #DitchBookFacebook: Ditch That TextbookYouTube: Ditch That Textbook channel Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the four books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. He is a Google Certified Innovator (Austin ’14), a PBS LearningMedia Digital…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Using Music to Reach Students and Help Them Learn with Marcus Blackwell and Bob Habersat

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Using Music to Reach Students and Help Them LearnMarcus Blackwell & Bob HabersatAbout MarcusMarcus Blackwell is the CEO and Founder of Make Music Count, a math curriculum and app taught through music. Marcus used to fear math until he connected it to his passion of playing the piano. This led to receiving a B.S. in mathematics from Morehouse college while also playing professional gospel piano since the age of 16.Students are not performing well in mathematics, and Marcus dedicates his energy to developing creative methods that convince students to embrace learning. His company is designed to go into the school systems and homes to work directly with students connecting the mathematical dots where the traditional methods of teaching fall short. Marcus believes that its creativity that best reaches students and…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Empowering Student Creativity with Digital Media Creation with Claudio Zavala Jr and Jake Sandakly

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Empowering Student Creativity with Digital Media CreationClaudio Zavala Jr and Jake SandaklyAbout Claudio Zavala Jr.Claudio is an edtech and creative media consultant based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is passionate about fostering creativity in the classroom and using digital tools to engage learners. In addition, he enjoys helping individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners build their design and build their brands. Claudio is an avid photographer and videographer. Recently, Claudio has seen his YouTube channel grow in viewership, something he is having a ton of fun doing. He is also a professional musician, a master woodworker and a graphic designer.Twitter: @ClaudioZavalaJrFacebook: facebook.com/claudiozavalajrYouTube: youtube.com/iamclaudiusInstagram: instagram.com/claudiozavalajrAbout Jake SandalkyJake was finishing his thesis on Technology for Music Education at NYU when COVID hit. Since March, he has helped teachers take deep breaths and find creative low-cost…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Student Audio Creation: Podcasting and More In and Out of the Classroom with Daniel Wang and Lila Shroff

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Student Audio Creation: Podcasting and More In and Out of the ClassroomDaniel Wang and Lila ShroffAbout DanielDaniel Wang is a senior at Holmdel High School. He first created his own podcast in 8th grade and since then, he started three more! Most recently, he created Student Podcasts, a first-of-its-kind podcasting curriculum that was intended for students at his local library. But because of the coronavirus, he brought the guide online for students all around the world. In his free time, he loves to edit his own podcasts and hang out with his friends.Twitter: @StudentPodcastsInstagram: @StudentPodcastsWebsite: studentpodcasts.comAbout LilaLila Shroff is currently in South Korea on a gap year before starting at Stanford University next fall. She is a lifelong storyteller and is deeply interested in the intersection of media, business, politics, and technology. Lila…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Music For Liberation with Deron Hall and Friends

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Music For LiberationDeron Hall and FriendsAbout DeronDeron has developed and led multi-million dollar social impact strategies executed by schools, nonprofits, philanthropies and others. A french hornist turned arts administrator, he began his arts admin journey as a senior leader of Cincinnati Outreach Music Project. Deron now serves as Assistant Director for Youth Programs at Carnegie Hall where he directs the teen strategies in and out of justice settings. His new project, Music for Liberation, aligns musicians, brands, and philanthropies to implement pathways to human flourishing for the oppressed. Website: musicliberates.orgInstagram: @musicliberatesallTwitter: @musicliberatesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deron-h-baba974aAbout Zekiel Zekiel Nicholson is a co-founder of entertainment company Since The 80s. His company delves in music management, label and publishing services. Since The 80s strives to be on the ground when it comes to fostering community around creating new industry pipelines.Website: sincethe80s.comTwitter: @zekest80sInstagram: @zekest80sLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zekieln/About Falu Falu…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Who’s Listening? A Conversation about Storytelling in the Classroom and Student Identity with Micaela Blei and Onnesha Roychoudhuri

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Who’s Listening? A Conversation about Storytelling in the Classroom and Student IdentityMicaela Blei and Onnesha RoychoudhuriAbout MicaelaMicaela Blei, PhD, is a storyteller, educator and story editor based in Kingston, NY. She's a two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner, former Director of Education for The Moth and former third grade teacher who has told stories, taught storytelling workshops and hosted shows around the world. She has given keynotes and research talks on storytelling and empathy at conferences and universities nationwide. Find out more about her upcoming online courses and hear her stories at micaelablei.com.Twitter: @mbleiFacebook: facebook.com/themicaelableiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/micaelableiWebsite: micaelablei.com About OnneshaOnnesha Roychoudhuri is a writer and educator with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of storytelling and social justice. She regularly leads writing and storytelling workshops at organizations and universities across the country. Her writing has…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Using Songwriting to Inspire and Equip Students in the Classroom with Wayne Watts, Rowena Atkins and Scarlet Billham

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Using Songwriting to Inspire and Equip Students in the ClassroomWayne Watts, Rowena Atkins and Scarlet BillhamAbout Rowena11 years ago Rowena Atkins launched Song Academy, with the mission of helping every child find their voice. Song Academy is a unique creative outlet for young people to express themselves and be heard through writing their own original songs. The Song Academy Young Songwriter competition is the leading competition for aspiring young songwriters. Judges include Tom Odell, Chris Difford, Imelda May, Miranda Cooper & Harley Sulé. Other songwriting programmes include songwriting clubs, holiday workshops and tailored school workshops.Twitter: @songacademyUKFacebook: facebook.com/songacademyUKInstagram: @song_academyYouTube: Song Academy UKAbout ScarletScarlet, a songwriting leader at Song Academy, is a professional musician, songwriter and actor. Scarlet graduated from The BRIT School of Performing Arts and now performs as a musician across the country. She…