DCSS Specialists Shine at Georgia Educational Technology Conference

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, November 22nd, 2024

The Georgia International Conference Center recently hosted the esteemed Georgia Educational Technology Conference, where a team of innovative specialists from the Dougherty County School System took center stage, showcasing their expertise in cutting-edge educational technologies. (Pictures Below)

Presentations by Dougherty County School System Specialists:

  • Esley Boykin:

    • "AI, Love It! Leveraging the Power of AI to Serve Students With Special Needs!"

      • Exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in special education.

  • Latosha Bacon, Kristina Johnson, Portia Billings, & Chassidy Williams:

    • "A Teacher's Playground: Hands-on Learning with Apple Technology"

      • Unveiling interactive, Apple-based learning solutions for enhanced classroom engagement.

  • Kawana Jones & Shaun Foreman:

    • "TransFORMATIVE Leadership: Harnessing Formative for Efficiency and Effectiveness"

      • Strategies for leveraging formative assessments to drive leadership and instructional excellence.

  • Kawana Jones:

    • "Pushing Past Boundaries: AI and the Accessible Future"

      • Visioning the future of accessibility in education through AI-driven innovations.

  • Jordan Cambron:

    • "Hands-On, Screen-On: Harnessing Virtual Manipulatives to Empower Young Mathematicians"

      • Innovative approaches to math education using virtual tools.

    • "Rocking the Classroom: AI Innovations for Small Group Instruction"

      • Revolutionizing small group learning with AI-powered instructional techniques.

  • Yasmine White & Jonathan Cude:

    • "Data-Driven School Improvement: Harnessing AI for Rapid Feedback and Action"

      • Leveraging AI to accelerate data analysis for school improvement initiatives.

  • Candice Price:

    • "Interactive StoryWalks: Showcase Examples of Interactive StoryWalks Leveraging Digital Resources"

      • Showcasing immersive, digitally enhanced literacy experiences through Interactive StoryWalks.