We often times don't realize the impact the classroom itself can have on learning! We will look at classroom layout, what's on your walls, and how you can use your classroom in flexible ways to facilitate a variety of learning experiences! You'll be applying the learning to your own classroom and hopefully leave with a fresh look as you start to think about getting your classroom ready for the school year!
Director of Instructional Technology, Pulaski Community School District
In my role as Director of Instructional Technology for Pulaski Community School District, I enjoy the opportunities and challenges my current position brings as well as the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for integrating technology and literacy with students and staff. My past... Read More →
Get ready to unleash your inner designer and level up your classroom with Canva! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the basics—signing up, navigating tools, and connecting students for creative collaboration. We’ll dive into designing eye-catching templates that save you time and boost engagement. Plus, we’ll show you how to import files from Google to seamlessly blend your existing resources into stunning visuals. Whether you're a total newbie or a Canva pro in the making, this session will give you the tricks and tips to make your lessons pop!
Digital Learning Specialist, Pulaski Community School District~ Wisconsin
After 18 years in the classroom, Sara now shares her experiences and her passion for technology integration as a Digital Learning Specialist for the Pulaski Community School District. She is passionate about leveraging technology to support all students while increasing student agency... Read More →
Learn how the Chromebooks in your students' hands can be used to enhance their learning and some of the options they have for demonstrating their learning. Topics will include settings, accessibility tools, and productivity tools. Please bring a Chromebook from your own district that you can log into and use for this session.
Technology Integration Specialist, Sturgeon Bay School District
As a former Business & Information Technology Teacher, I am passionate about integrating technology into all content areas in appropriate and engaging ways for students. I have experience with upper elementary, middle school, and high school students and teachers of all grade levels... Read More →
One of the benefits of the generative AI boom is that online video tools have been adding features that can quickly create captions for your creations. Chances are that the video creation tool or the video hosting tool you are using already has a built-in tool for captioning your videos. Learn how you can enable these features to improve student learning, and try it for yourself before you leave! Highlighted platforms include: WeVideo, Microsoft Stream, Canvas Studio, Google Drive, YouTube and Canva.
Brian Bartel is a technology integrator/coach for the Appleton Area School District, where he works with elementary teachers, the 4K team and the Assistive Technology team. In addition to supporting high quality instruction and learning with technology, Brian is focused on helping... Read More →
Ben Brazeau has infused technology to create engaging lessons for students in his own classroom and now supports teachers to integrate technology with their students. Ben is a huge proponent of utilizing technology purposefully to create student engagement and providing access for... Read More →
Learn coding and STEM with the award-winning smart train sets by Intelino. From screen-free to early learners to lessons in civil engineering aimed for high schoolers, this train is a game changer and is so much fun. Join Mackin to try out Intelino. This session will be a low-pressure playground set up, with space to explore and ask questions.
Mackin is a long-term education distributor for print, ebooks, and makerspace products and other library and classroom materials for grades PK-12.Known throughout the world over for exemplary service and a stringent attention to detail, we have access to over 18,000 publishers and... Read More →
Ben Brazeau has infused technology to create engaging lessons for students in his own classroom and now supports teachers to integrate technology with their students. Ben is a huge proponent of utilizing technology purposefully to create student engagement and providing access for... Read More →
All session attendees take home a free Merge Cube to keep! Merge EDU is a digital process-based learning platform that helps students learn science and STEM effectively using digital teaching aids and simulations they can touch, hold, and interact with. In this session, you will get an overview of the Merge EDU platform and see how it bridges the gap between abstract concepts and tangible experiences for your students. You'll gain insights into how Merge EDU engages students with hands-on activities, empowering interaction with virtual objects to support growth and a deeper understanding of complex topics. Experience the future of learning firsthand and embrace the transformative power of Merge EDU!
Mackin is a long-term education distributor for print, ebooks, and makerspace products and other library and classroom materials for grades PK-12.Known throughout the world over for exemplary service and a stringent attention to detail, we have access to over 18,000 publishers and... Read More →
Bring stories to life like never before! In this hands-on session, discover how you can leverage iPads to transform storytelling and foster creativity, imagination, and communication skills in dynamic digital formats. Explore powerful apps —Clips, Keynote, Pages, Book Creator, and Stop Motion—to craft compelling narratives through animation, video, interactive books, and more. Whether you are an educator, tech enthusiast, or creative innovator, you´ll leave with fresh ideas and ready-to-use strategies to ignite digital storytelling in any learning environment.
This session takes you from "Kami Wondering" to "Kami Winning" as you explore its core features. Embrace accessible annotation to empower every student and streamline instruction to save valuable time. Leverage AI-powered assessment for personalized feedback and gain real-time insights within your LMS for data-driven decision-making. Leave confident and ready to leverage Kami for more inclusive and effective learning experiences.
Stephanie is the CEO of Gold EDU, Control the Chaos EDU, and is also a teacher success champion at Kami. Stephanie has been in education since 2014. Stephanie has spoken at conferences around the world. Some of her achievements are being a part of the team named ISTE’s Distinguished... Read More →
