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10:30am EDT

Every School Needs a Student Tech Team

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

Your school needs a student run Tech Team! In this session you will hear from current Richmond High School students about the benefits of the Tech Team for the school (staff/students), community, and the members of the team. You will leave with a blueprint to bring this opportunity to your community.

Speakers

Jeremy Hill

eLearning Specialist, Richmond Community Schools

The Tech Team at Richmond High School is a dynamic group of students dedicated to serving the school, staff, and local community. They work closely with tech companies to improve products, enhance user experiences, and ensure online safety. In addition, the team partners with various... Read More →

RHS Student Tech Team

Richmond High School

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
R111

Informational

Audience 9-12, Administrators, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists, 7-8

10:30am EDT

Getting Creative with Assessments in Adobe Express

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

H123

Discover how educators can leverage Adobe Express's generative AI features to inspire students to create innovative projects instead of the typical assessments. Learn how to align these activities with higher DOK and SAMR levels, fostering deep thinking and creativity.

Speakers

Stevie Frank

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Stevie Frank (she/her) is a Digital Learning Coach at her school in Zionsville, Indiana. Stevie has 15 years of education background and earned her master's degree in Literacy Education from Indiana University at Indianapolis. She’s just recently been named one of Ed Tech Magazine’s... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
H123

Informational

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Teachers

10:30am EDT

Learning with Legos

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

R108

Get ready for a fun-filled, engaging session where you'll unlock the power of Legos to transform your teaching! In just 45 minutes, you'll discover how to use these colorful blocks to bring lessons to life across all subjects. Watch as your students boost their hand-eye coordination, collaborate like never before, and unleash their creativity in ways you never imagined. Whether you’re building math concepts, exploring history, or sparking imagination, this session will show you how to turn every lesson into an exciting adventure. Don't miss out on this playful and innovative approach to learning!

Speakers

Jen Stewart

STEM teacher, Maxwell Intermediate School

Jen Stewart is currently teaching a project based STEM class at Maxwell Intermediate School. This is her 27th year of teaching. Prior to this year she taught computer science, social studies, and language arts. Jen is a long-time Nearpod PioNear and a level three Nearpod Certified... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
R108

Informational, Integrated STEM/STEAM

Audience Teachers, K-3, 4-6
global Y

10:30am EDT

Unlocking Student Potential: Connecting Interests to Careers

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

R101

Join us in exploring a dynamic framework that helps students discover career pathways by aligning their personal interests with real-world opportunities. Through the lens of Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional (RIASEC), we’ll uncover how learning experiences can be transformed to spark curiosity, engagement, and career exploration.
Discover how Forge Your Future, an innovative initiative by East Central Educational Service Center (IN), is making career-connected learning a reality at the regional level – and walk away with actionable strategies to bring these powerful conversations into your own classrooms. Through the lens of Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional (RIASEC), we’ll uncover how learning experiences can be transformed to spark curiosity, engagement, and career exploration.
Get ready to inspire students to see their strengths, explore possibilities, and forge their future with confidence!

Speakers

Lindsey Lovern

Instructional Specialist, East Central Educational Service Center

Lindsey Lovern is an Instructional Specialist at the East Central Educational Service Center (ECESC) in Indiana, where her work focuses on enhancing career-connected learning and providing resources that empower educators to guide students in their academic and career journeys. Over... Read More →

Taylor Philhower

RIASEC Coordinator, East Central Educational Service Center

Taylor Philhower is the RIASEC Coordinator at the East Central Educational Service Center (ECESC), where she leads career-connected learning initiatives through the Forge Your Future program. She oversees the in-person Student Experience and the Mobile Experience, helping students... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
R101

Informational

Audience 7-8, 9-12, Administrators, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists, Teachers

11:30am EDT

AI Got You!!

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

H136

Looking for engaging lesson activities? AI has your back! Seeking ways to differentiate instruction? AI has a solution! Need compelling CFU questions for your YouTube video? Count on AI to deliver! Discover how AI has become the ultimate teacher's best friend. One you didn’t know you needed! Learn how it functions, uncover best practices, and explore AI tools like ChatGPT and Magic School AI as well as popular apps implementing AI such as Quizizz, Padlet, Adobe Express, and more! By the end, you’ll be exclaiming, “AI has definitely GOT ME!”

Speakers

Amy Storer

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Amy Storer, a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech, is a Google and Microsoft Certified Educator and Trainer with years of classroom and instructional coaching experience. She inspires and pushes others to explore avenues outside traditional teaching methods, making learning engaging... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
H136

Informational, Hybrid (some instruction, some hands-on)

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Teachers, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists, Administrators
global Y

11:30am EDT

Empowering Student Voice with Book Creator

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

H123

Expore the power of Book Creator with students being able to create books, create portfolios, and even learn from Book Creator! We'll explore several features hidden right within Book Creator that have already created templates for you to begin exploring.

Speakers

Stevie Frank

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
H123

Informational

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, Teachers
global Y

11:30am EDT

These are a Few of My Favorite AI Things

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

R111

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming education, but with so many tools available, where do you start? In this interactive session, we’ll explore some of the best AI-powered tools that can enhance teaching and learning. From time-saving lesson planning assistants to creative content generators and personalized learning supports, you'll discover practical ways to integrate AI into your classroom. Whether you're an AI beginner or looking to expand your toolkit, you’ll leave with ready-to-use ideas and strategies to make AI work for you and your students. Come join the fun as we unpack “a few of my favorite AI things”!

Speakers

Jo Cox

Technology Integration Specialist, Yorktown Community Schools

Jo Cox is the Technology Integration Specialist for Yorktown Community Schools. In her work with Yorktown Community Schools she is in charge of professional learning, technology integration and eLearning. She is a Canvas Certified Educator, Canvas Certified Technical Admin and an... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
R111

Informational

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Teachers, Coaches/Blended/E-Laerning Specialists, Administrators
global Y

1:30pm EDT

Critical thinking in the Era of AI

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

H123

As someone who has been teaching critical literacy for 15+ years, the need for this topic has reached its ultimate high as we enter the era of AI. Leave this session with lesson plan ideas, resources, and technology tools (Microsoft Search Coach/Checkology) to help guide you along the journey for creating critical thinkers rather than regurgitators.

Speakers

Stevie Frank

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
H123

Informational

Audience 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Teachers
global Y

1:30pm EDT

Have Mercy! AI Creativity with Adobe Express!

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

H136

Learn how teachers and students can team up with generative AI tools in Adobe Express to take classroom projects to the next level. From creating unique visuals to designing presentations that have everyone saying, “You got it, dude!”, this hands-on session will show you how to spark creativity and keep students engaged. Expect practical examples and real-time demonstrations that make AI as easy as saying, “Cut. It. Out!”

Speakers

Amy Storer

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
H136

Informational, Hybrid

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists, Administrators
global Y

1:30pm EDT

Teaching with Heart, Brain, and Courage: Wisdom from the Land of Oz - *90 minute session*

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

R109

Explore the diverse personalities of students through the beloved characters of the Wizard of Oz. This session will provide practical strategies and tailored approaches to support and empower students, from adventurous leaders like Dorothy to problem solvers like the Scarecrow. By understanding and valuing each student’s unique traits, participants will learn how to foster a dynamic and supportive educational environment.

Speakers

Dianna Knox

Technology Instructional Specialist, Clay Community Schools

Dianna Knox is the Technology Instructional Specialist for Clay Community Schools in Brazil, Indiana. She has held this position since 2017. In her role, she supports K12 teachers in Canvas implementation, efficient use of PowerTeacher PRO, and other blended/digital learning tools... Read More →

Melissa Walley

Educational Technology Specialist, Hanover Community Schools

Melissa Walley is the Educational Technology Specialist for Hanover Community School Corporation in Cedar Lake, Indiana. In her role with Hanover Community Schools, she oversees the elementary computer science curriculum and programming for the district, as well as 5-12 instructional... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
R109

Informational

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Teachers, Coaches/Blended/E-Laerning Specialists, Administrators
global Y

2:30pm EDT

Productivity with AI: Work Smarter not Harder

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

H123

Learn how to prompt engineer in any Large Language Model (LLM) platform such as Chat GPT and Magic School AI. Learn strategies for how to work smarter, not harder, with using a LLM to help automate tasks in your everyday world.

Speakers

Stevie Frank

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
H123

Informational

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Teachers, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists, Administrators
global Y

2:30pm EDT

Tech for All- Exploring Alternative Computer Access Solutions

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

R106

This presentation explores alternative input and output devices for students with physical or neurological disabilities. It discusses options like modified keyboards, switch access systems, eye-gaze devices, and voice recognition software to enable independent computer use, promoting accessibility and equitable access to technology.

Speakers

Kaitlin Hill

Assistive Technology Specialist through the ATLAS Project at Easterseals Crossroads, N/A

Kaitlin is the Lead Assistive Technology Specialist for K-12 schools at the ATLAS Project. She has been a practicing occupational therapist for six years and has worked with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings (inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, schools, and... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
R106

Informational

Audience 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Administrators, Teachers, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists

2:30pm EDT

Vocab Vibes

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

H136

Let's catch a vibe - a VOCAB vibe- and learn about some extra special tools that can support vocabulary development in student learning. Whether your students are emerging readers, language learners, or just need a little extra reading support, this session is perfect for you! Join me for an overview and to get started right away helping your students engage with their vocabulary
during lessons and digital activities.

Speakers

Amy Storer

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
H136

Informational, Hybrid

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12, Teachers, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists, Administrators
global Y

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