RIVERSIDE – Coding for kindergarten students, leveraging artificial intelligence, and supporting the digital well-being of students are among the themes of presentations available to educators at the LITE Conference, a two-day event with technology-skilled presentations and interactive workshops for educators set for Wednesday and Thursday, July 10-11, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the RCOE Conference Center (4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501).
Educators from 22 school districts representing public and charter schools in six counties (Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Diego) are already registered. The conference is a partnership between the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE), San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), and Inland Area Computer Using Educators (IACUE).
The intended audience includes teachers, technology coaches, curriculum coaches, administrators, and any educators seeking to better integrate technology into their work. Registration for the event is $150 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Discounted group reservations for districts are available, but space is limited to 280 attendees, and the registration deadline is July 5, 2024. Learn more about the event and register at https://events.bizzabo.com/LITE24.
The LITE Conference Featured Speaker is Ed Campos, STEAM Consultant at Kings County Office of Education, and the director of a newly formed non-profit, Camp Creativo. He was a software consultant, math teacher, and computer science teacher before pivoting to consulting, presenting, and speaking across California and the United States.
Additional topics at the 2024 LITE Conference include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Google Suite
- Coding
- Computer Science
- Esports
- Equity in Technology
- Digital Literacy
- Digital Well-Being
- Robotics
- Classroom Preparation
- Student Interactive Lessons
- Utilizing Technology to Teach Reading and Mathematics
"From computer science and artificial intelligence to robotics and esports, technology is constantly evolving in our schools, and our students expect their educators to be continually upgrading their digital teaching and learning skills,” said Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez. “The LITE Conference is an ideal summer learning experience to connect with a community of learners who are committed to improving their digital toolkit because preparing students for 21st-century careers requires 21st -century-minded educators.”
"We want all educators to come to the LITE Conference to share their knowledge and experience with one another how the latest trends and tools in technology can benefit all students and the entire educational community,” said Mike Leffin, Educational Technology Administrator, at the Riverside County Office of Education.
LITE Conference sponsors include SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Horace Mann Corporation.
Scheduled Breakout Sessions Include:
3D Quilt Codes - Learn how African Americans used quilts to send messages near the Underground Railroad and tell your story by creating your own digital quilt.
Coding with Kindergarteners - Bring your own device to learn easy but interactive codes that any grade can understand.
CertAIn to Impress...AI Tools that are Next Level - Learn more about the new age of technology by exploring AI and its various programs (ChatGPT, Claude 3, Alayna, Snorkl, and more).
Digital Well-Being: Strategies to Support Student Mental Health - Learn how to support students' digital well-being through hands-on technological experiences.
Elementary Esports with Minecraft Education - Learn efficient strategies that promote communication, critical thinking skills, and teamwork through esports.
The Best Teaching Strategies Based on Neuroscience and Behavioral Psychology - Learn practical strategies to focus the brain for student success.
About the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE)
RCOE is a service agency supporting the county's 23 school districts and 500+ schools that serve nearly 430,000 students—more than the student population of 17 states. RCOE services include administrative support to districts and charter schools, programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, correctional, migrant, and vocational students. In addition, the organization provides professional training, support, and resources for more than 18,000 teachers, administrators, and staff, throughout the 7,000 square miles of Riverside County. Learn more at www.rcoe.us.
