DCSD Technology Symposium: Full Schedule

7:45am EDT

Registration Check-In

Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:45am - 10:00am EDT

Cafeteria

Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:45am - 10:00am EDT
Cafeteria

Registration

8:00am EDT

Opening Session-Keynote Address

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

9:00am EDT

Google Workspace: Creating Interactive Forms & HyperDocs

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Google Forms aren’t just for surveys anymore. In this interactive session, educators will learn how to design dynamic, “choose your own adventure” learning experiences using Google Forms and HyperDocs. We’ll explore how to leverage branching, structure, and intentional design to create lessons that promote collaboration, creativity, and deeper student engagement—with practical strategies...
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Vendors

Marcus Borders

Launched in partnership with Apple and Alabama Power Foundation in 2020, Ed Farm is a 501(c)(3) organization that empowers educators, students, and adult learners to not only thrive in today’s digital age, but prepare for the advancements of tomorrow. Through tech-focused programming... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Explore and Create Workshop (90 minutes)

9:00am EDT

Making the Most of Your GO! Platform

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is designed to get users to dig more deeply into their Gallopade digital resources and their platform. The goal is for attendees to walk out with plans for at least one lesson (from introduction through assessment) as well as a custom assessment that they have designed.

Vendors

Nancy Wall

Gallopade

Gallopade is a Georgia-based curriculum company that provides fully standards aligned curriculum for K-8 social studies as well as 3-5 science. Gallopade provides on demand and customized training and support for all of our customers.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Explore and Create Workshop (90 minutes)

9:00am EDT

Play with Purpose: Integrating Game-Based Learning into Standards-Based Instruction

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Engaging students while meeting rigorous standards doesn't have to be a tradeoff. Game-based learning, when grounded in thoughtful design, can drive content mastery, persistence, and authentic formative assessment. In this session, participants will explore GPB's (Georgia Public Broadcasting) free collection of K-12 game-based learning resources and examine how game design elements support...
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Vendors

Tracey Wiley

Director of Education Outreach, Georgia Public Broadcasting

With a passion for engaging learners through meaningful educational experiences, Tracey Wiley serves as Director of Education Outreach at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). She leads the statewide distribution of GPB’s online learning resources and works directly with educators... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Explore and Create Workshop (90 minutes)

9:00am EDT

ClassDojo | Beyond the Basics

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

We can customize the learning objectives based on the current PD pathway that is offered in Dekalb - however, one option could look like:

Apply 7 advanced tips and best practices shared by real educators to enhance their use of ClassDojo

Explore new features and Implement new features like Mojo’s Activity Corner and Sidekick in your classroom.

Vendors

Diana Lay

ClassDojo is on a mission to give every child on Earth an education they love. Used in 95% of U.S. schools and connecting over 50 million families worldwide, ClassDojo is the all-in-one platform that brings teachers, students, and families together every day — from classroom communication... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Listen and Learn (55 minutes)

10:00am EDT

TechPalooza (Vendor Exhibit Hall)

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT

Cafeteria

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Cafeteria

10:30am EDT

Lunch

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 2:00pm EDT

Food Truck Village (Front of Building)

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 2:00pm EDT
Food Truck Village (Front of Building)

2:00pm EDT

AI‑Powered Threats: What Cyber Guardians Need to Know

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

TBA

Artificial intelligence has moved from a novelty to a daily necessity, and threat actors are using it faster than most people realize. AI now enables more believable scams, more convincing impersonation, and more automated attacks that target schools, staff, students, and families.This session helps Cyber Guardians:Understand how AI is being misusedRecognize fakes, traps, and scamsPractice...
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Presenters

Dr. Shanique Worthey

Manager of Security Awareness and Engagement, DeKalb County School District

Dr. Shanique Worthey is a wife, mother, educator, and cybersecurity leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing digital transformation, instructional technology, and human‑centered cybersecurity in public‑sector education. She currently serves as the inaugural... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
TBA

Listen and Learn (55 minutes)