TechEnRiched 2025: Full Schedule

10:30am EDT

Yay4Adventure!

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

Embark on an adventure with YaySTEM! Join us as we journey through innovative ways to captivate your students with tech tools, discover how AI can ignite creativity and bring joy to your classroom, and dive into project-based learning that will inspire both you and your students to explore the great outdoors! Leave our expedition equipped with ideas you can use tomorrow!

Speakers

Dayna Cade

1st grade teacher, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Dayna Cade received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Elementary Education from Ball State University. This first-grade teacher has dedicated 24 years to igniting a love for learning through hands-on experiences in a STEM-based classroom for Plainfield Community Schools in Plainfield... Read More →

Elaine Townsend

PLTW Biomedical Sciences Teacher, 9-12, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Elaine Townsend has a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Evansville, a Masters's degree in Biology specialized in Ecological Parasitology from Murray State University, and a 7-12 Chemistry and Biology Teaching License from Trevecca Nazarene University. She has been... Read More →

Karisa Schwanekamp

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Karisa Schwanekamp has been an educator for 21 years and is the Instructional Technology Integration Specialist for Plainfield Community School Corporation. She is a 2025 ASU+GSV AI Innovator, was Plainfield’s 2023 Teacher of the Year and was also an Indiana Top 10 Teacher of the... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
T159

Hybrid

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

11:30am EDT

Yay4AI!

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

T159

Step into the enchanted world of YaySTEM! for a spellbinding hands-on session where you’ll unlock the magic of AI in education. With a flick of your wand (or a click of your mouse), discover AI tools that promote creativity and student engagement. Prepare to experiment, create, and discover wondrous possibilities of AI—because teaching and learning should always be filled with a touch of magic!

Speakers

Dayna Cade

1st grade teacher, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Elaine Townsend

PLTW Biomedical Sciences Teacher, 9-12, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Karisa Schwanekamp

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
T159

Hybrid

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

1:30pm EDT

Yay4SuperSmashSisters!

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

T159

Let's level up student engagement with tech tools! Join the Super Smash Sisters in this interactive session where you will complete challenges, earn gold coins, and unlock new strategies to bring excitement and interactivity to your classroom! Beginners welcome-you'll leave with practical ideas and power-ups to keep students engaged and learning. Ready to press start? Let's-a go!

Speakers

Dayna Cade

1st grade teacher, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Karisa Schwanekamp

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Elaine Townsend

PLTW Biomedical Sciences Teacher, 9-12, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
T159

Hybrid

Audience K-3, 4-6, Teachers, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists, Administrators

2:30pm EDT

Every School Needs a Student Tech Team

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

T159

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 →

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
T159

Informational

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

TechEnRiched 2025