11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Powerful Visual Learning Through Sketching for Students & Teachers with Jen Giffen

Powerful Visual Learning Through Sketching for Students & Teachers with Jen Giffen

2021 Ditch Summit
Powerful Visual Learning Through Sketching for Students and TeachersJen Giffen View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About Jen Website: Virtualgiff.com Podcast: Shukes and Giff the Podcast Twitter: @VirtualGiff Instagram: ​@VirtualGiff​​​ TikTok: @VirtualGiff Jen is a Teacher Librarian & EdTech Consultant. She has a M. Ed from the University of Toronto and a specialist in Education Technology. Google Innovator, sketchnoter, host of #ShukesAndGiff the podcast, student voice ambassador, mom of three boys and dad joke aficionado. Former player of the game of school, she now seeks to ensure learning is authentic and relevant, especially for struggling students. She wants you to know that while at first, the hokey pokey is hard, eventually you turn yourself around. #Ginger #Canadian #HashtagLover. She can be found @VirtualGiff – everywhere. {tcb_current_year} Thrive…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Empowering Student Creativity with Digital Media Creation with Claudio Zavala Jr and Jake Sandakly

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

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit
Empowering Student Creativity with Digital Media Creation​Claudio 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…
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11Nov 2025 by jmm7574
Filling the World with Wonder with Brad Montague

Filling the World with Wonder with Brad Montague

2019 CUE Craft Ditch Summit
Filling the World with WonderBrad Montague View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Brad Website: montagueworkshop.com Twitter: @thebradmontague Facebook: The Montague Workshop Instagram: @bradmontague Brad is the creator of Kid President. He speaks regularly about creativity and compassion to audiences young and old, big and small. His work has inspired and encouraged millions of people around the world as he’s worked to creatively communicate hope to children of all ages. His story of joyfully rebelling against how things are to create the world as it should be has led to collaborations with many different types of communities, classrooms, brands, and more. Each talk is built to fit the event and audience. Companies, colleges, creatives, churches, schools, and more regularly bring Brad in to bring a dose of imagination and inspiration…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
How to Build Students’ Creative Bandwidth with Al Thomas

How to Build Students’ Creative Bandwidth with Al Thomas

2022 Ditch Summit
How to Build Students' Creative BandwidthAl Thomas View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About AlWebsite: educopilot.comTwitter: @educopilot Facebook: @educopilot YouTube: YouTube ChannelAl Thomas is an educational leader passionate about creativity and the opportunities it can provide for students. He has more than twenty years in education as a teacher, principal, district-level director, and consultant.His passion is to develop and curate unique and innovative solutions that improve learning for all and to inspire educators by sharing inspirational stories through various forms of visual storytelling.He believes that if we are to prepare students for future success, we must equip them with creative problem-solving skills that harness their talents and abilities.{tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Designing Tech-Infused Learning for Your Students with Amanda Sandoval

Designing Tech-Infused Learning for Your Students with Amanda Sandoval

2022 Ditch Summit
Designing Tech-Infused Learning for Your StudentsAmanda Sandoval View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About AmandaWebsite: linktr.ee/sandovalhistoryTwitter: @historysandoval Amanda Sandoval has been a high school teacher for 15 years and currently teaches 11th-grade US History. She supports her colleagues and educators across the country to integrate technology with the focus of pedagogy first. She believes in creating a learning environment that puts students at the center of the curriculum by engaging in real-world connections and exploring relevance in their lives through community and the wider world today. Amanda was honored as her county’s teacher of the year and was named a California State Semi-Finalist for Teacher of the Year. She holds an M.A. in education with a specialization in Educational Multimedia.{tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
The Playful Classroom and Life with Jed Dearybury and Julie Jones

The Playful Classroom and Life with Jed Dearybury and Julie Jones

2022 Ditch Summit
The Playful Classroom and LifeJed Dearybury and Julie Jones View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About Jed and JulieWebsite: https://theplayfulclassroom.com/Books: The Playful Classroom  and The Playful LifeTwitter: @mrdearybury and @JuliePJonesJed DearyburyJed Dearybury is an educational leader and award-winning teacher of grades 1, 2, 3 and higher education teacher preparation programs. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, he won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and he was a top 5 finalist for South Carolina Teacher of the Year.Julie Jones, PhDJulie Jones has experience teaching 4th through 12th grades and is currently an Associate Professor at Converse College in K-6 teacher education. She regularly conducts research on educational technology and pedagogy with a mix of creativity and play.{tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Our Best Ditch That Textbook Resources: 8 Ideas You Can Use in Class Tomorrow!

Our Best Ditch That Textbook Resources: 8 Ideas You Can Use in Class Tomorrow!

2023 Ditch Summit
Our Best Ditch That Textbook Resources: 8 Ideas You Can Use in Class Tomorrow!Karly Moura and Matt Miller View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout Karly Website: VirtualEscapeRooms.orgPodcast: The Ditch That Textbook PodcastTwitter: @KarlyMoura and @EscapeRms Karly Moura is the social media and blog editor at Ditch That Textbook, where she contributes to the website and creates educational resources that reach tens of thousands of educators all over the world. Prior to her role at Ditch That Textbook Karly taught in the elementary school classroom for more than 15 years, teaching students about computer science, coding, and other subjects. In her role as an instructional coach, Karly worked with teachers in person and remotely to integrate technology into the classroom in new and exciting ways. She is…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Learning students LOVE through curiosity and questions

Learning students LOVE through curiosity and questions

2024 Ditch Summit
Learning Students LOVE Through Curiosity and QuestionsTrevor MacKenzie DISCUSS THIS SESSION IN FIGJAM Reflect with MirrorTalk (Win prizes) Get The Book Creator Ditch Summit Notebook from illinois? Get official PD credits About TrevorWebsite:  trevormackenzie.comBooks: Inquiry Mindset Questions Edition, Dive Into Inquiry, Inquiry Mindset Elementary Edition, Inquiry Mindset Assessment EditionInstagram: @trev_mackenzieLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-mackenzie-37103b261/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/trevormackenzie.bsky.socialX: @trev_mackenzieTrevor a part-time high school teacher in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. His research, consultancy, and authorship have reached all parts of the world as he works with schools, districts, organizations, and ministries and departments of education in a variety of contexts. Policy advising, curriculum development, professional development, and systems change are Trevor’s areas of expertise. His four publications are globally recognized as “must reads” in the inquiry-based school of thinking. He is a highly regarded speaker known for his heartfelt…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
10 InterACTIVE, Engaging EdTech Classroom Ideas

10 InterACTIVE, Engaging EdTech Classroom Ideas

2023 Ditch Summit
10 InterACTIVE, Engaging EdTech Classroom IdeasJoe & Kristin Merrill View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout Joe and KristinWebsite: themerrillsedu.comBooks: The InterACTIVE Class and Flipgrid in The InterACTIVE ClassTwitter: @themerrillseduFacebook: @TheMerrillsEduInstagram: @TheMerrillsEduTikTok: @themerrillseduKristin is a fourth grade teacher, certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, and Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator. She is an ambassador for: Flipgrid, Seesaw, Classkick, and Buncee. Kristin has co-hosted events like Ed Camp Flipgrid, and is also one of the moderators of the #FlipgridFever chat. She has been teaching for over 13 years and works hard to engage students in learning by reaching them in ways that are responsive, relevant and interACTIVE through the intentional infusion of technology in the classroom.Joe is a first grade teacher and certified Microsoft Innovative Educator. He is…
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