OLIVIA VAN LEDTJE

@TheLivBits Keynote Speaker, Book Activist, Dreamer

Olivia Van Ledtje (“LivBit”) is an eleven-year-old reader, thinker, and kids' voice believer. Using technology to inspire empathy, equity, and activism, Olivia’s mission is to share messages with the world that are hopeful, kind and true. Olivia is the creator of LivBits—short videos for kids and teachers about reading, thinking, and life. Her work is featured internationally as a model for digital citizenship and kid creation. She is a seasoned keynote speaker, with her own podcast, The KidLit Show, and co-author of Spark Change: Making Your Mark in a Digital World. Recently, Olivia was honored at Google Headquarters in San Francisco, CA with a Digital Rock Star award as well as a #Digital4Good award for her work on LivBits. Olivia looks forward to engaging with authors and educators who share her drive to promote reading, thinking, and digital citizenship for kids. Above all, Olivia prides herself in creating “heartbeeps” for the world. In June, Olivia keynoted the library media specialist breakfast at ISTE19 in Philadelphia. This fall, she is releasing her first book co-authored with her mom Cynthia Merrill.

Connect with Olivia on social media, @thelivbits, and visit her website at http://www.theLivBits.com

 
What Matters? The Future, It’s Me!

Liv’s work as a “book activist” has gone global and inspired her to understand her place in the world through technology creation and connected learning opportunities. In this keynote, 12-year-old Olivia Van Ledtje shares 5 idea keys that matter for connected learners—hear how these ideas have helped Liv #SparkChange.

Olivia and Cynthia conduct the following workshops and concurrent sessions:
Monday afternoon from 12:30 - 3:30pm STUDENT VOICE, AUTHENTIC AUDIENCES, & ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS
Monday evening Parent Forum at 6:30pm TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE, SAVVY, & SMART ONLINE
Tuesday at 8:00am CRAFTING YOUR DIGITAL IDENTITY WITH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE
Tuesday at 9:40am BOOK BOSSES: READING, THINKING, & CREATING WITH TECH

Following the luncheon keynote presentation Olivia and Cynthia will be available in Stark for book signing.

PERNILLE RIPP

TEACHER. AUTHOR. CREATOR. SPEAKER. MOM

Pernille Ripp is an expert in literacy and technology integration and passionate advocate for education. She dedicates her research and practice to developing engaged and empowered students and communities. In 2010, Pernille founded The Global Read Aloud (GRA), a global literacy initiative that began with a simple goal in mind: one book to connect the world. The GRA has grown to connect more than 4,000,000 students in more than 80 different countries. Pernille has authored multiple books focusing on creating learning spaces and communities where students thrive and all stakeholders are empowered and passionate about learning. Her work has been featured in many print and online journals. With her mentoring, her own students’ blogs have recieved more than 600,000 unique views since they began. Pernille’s current research interest is in creating passionate literacy environments within the restriction of our current educational systems to help students fall in love with literacy again. She uses her own classroom as a laboratory, as well as learns from the many educators she works with across the world. Pernille is a Skype Master Teacher; recipient of the 2015 WEMTA Making IT Happen Award; and the 2015 ISTE Award for Innovation in Global Collaboration.

Connect with Pernille on social media, @pernilleripp or @globalreadaloud and check out her blog at https://pernillesripp.com.

Passionate Learners – How to Engage and Empower Your Students

Would you want to be a student in your own learning environment? Based on her book Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students, join 7th-grade teacher Pernille Ripp to explore how to create a positive, interactive learning environment where students drive their own academic achievement. Hear practical strategies for how to build a meaningful relationship with your learners based on mutual trust, respect, and honesty.  Share ownership of the classroom and school with them. Break out of the vicious cycle of punishment and reward to control student behavior.  Based on common sense strategies, personal story telling, and the research behind student engagement, this is a keynote meant to move you to action.  Whether you are just beginning or well on your way in your teaching career, this session is meant to inspire you, help you take some risks, and eagerly pursue your journey toward a school filled with passionate learners.

Pernille conducts the following concurrent sessions:
Wednesday at 8:00am PASSIONATE TEACHERS
Wednesday at 9:40am REIMAGINING LITERACY THROUGH GLOBAL COLLABORATION