This hands-on workshop touches on the elements of design. Participants will create a lovely board upon which they can store photos, concert tickets, cards/notes, or anything that might have otherwise gone on a cork board. Come swing a hammer with us!
FACS Teacher, Renaissance Academy, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Elaine has taught at Virginia Beach's alternative school for 20 years. She has curated a collection of one- or two-class projects to meet the needs of her ever-changing student population.
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 8:15pm EDT Mariner B
This workshop was born out of a growing and urgent challenge: students refusing to complete assignments, opting for zeros, disengaging from class activities, and exhibiting an overwhelming sense of apathy. From Apathy to Accountability introduces a practical and transformative approach that reframes school as a simulation of the workplace. Through this lens, students begin to understand that their current behaviors of missing deadlines, refusing collaboration, and opting out of responsibilities have real-world consequences. This mindset shift helps bridge the gap between classroom expectations and life beyond school’s double doors.
In this practical, teacher-friendly session, participants will learn how to streamline planning, increase student collaboration, and create a smoother classroom workflow using simple systems supported by AI and optional Apple tools. We’ll explore realistic routines that work in a FACS/CTE classroom and beyond, including how to set up and manage devices (like iPads) when available, how to use AI to accelerate lesson planning and communication, and how to structure collaboration so students stay engaged and accountable. Attendees will leave with plug-and-play strategies, templates, and a workflow they can implement immediately regardless of their current level of tech access.
I’m Cassey Jones, everyone calls me CJ and I’m a Prince William County middle Educator in Family & Consumer Sciences and Career Investigations focused on authentic learning and strong collaboration. I’ve led cross-school partnerships with high school programs to create aligned... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT Mariner B
