2025 Concurrent Sessions

Session handouts can be found HERE. The page is password protected for SLATE attendees only. (Please refer to your email or program for the password.)

Session Tracks:
DATL:  Digital Age Teaching & Learning
LPD: Leadership & PD
Special Session Notes: Listed at end of tracks.

 

Experience Level:
N: Novice
INT: Intermediate
A: Advanced
TP: Tech Professional
Audience:
DA: District Administrator
SA: School Administrator
CI: Curriculum & Instruction
IC: Instructional Coach
IT: IT Director/Coordinator
TI: Technology Integrators
LMS: Library Media Specialist
GE: Teachers/All Educators

Concurrent Sessions Round One

10:15 - 11:15 | Tuesday

Are you looking for innovative ways to create engaging & accessible learning materials for your K-3 students while adhering to the requirements of ACT 20? We will explore how AI-powered tools can revolutionize resource creation, saving you time & maximizing student impact through personalized learning. Come discover practical strategies for leveraging AI to develop customized resources, including personalized decodable books, silly sentences to boost fluency, vocabulary trading cards, & more. This session is designed for early elementary teachers (K-3) with all levels of technical expertise. Leave with actionable ideas & a toolkit of AI-powered resources & strategies.

Speakers: Beth Mikkelsen & Laura Plaza 

Room: Banyan

Grades: K-3
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,GE

Turn your lessons, announcements, and social media content into engaging, high-quality videos—no advanced editing skills required! With Canva for Education (FREE for all educators!), you can easily create and edit videos using pre-made templates, drag-and-drop tools, animated stickers, background remover, and even AI-powered features. Whether you’re making classroom tutorials, slideshow videos, Instagram reels, or school promotions, this session will give you hands-on experience to bring your ideas to life. Walk away with the skills to record, edit, enhance, and share videos like a pro!

Speaker: Rita Mortenson 

Room: Africa 10/20

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Hello fellow Google-enthusiasts! Step into a classroom that crackles with energy; a space where curiosity is contagious and every discovery sparks a chain reaction of learning. That’s the kind of magic we’re cooking up at Google, and we’re excited to share it with you! Join your Google team for a fun and informative session where we’ll unveil the latest and greatest updates from Google Workspace for Education, ChromeOS, and Gemini. We’ll take you through the newest features and hidden gems in your favorite tools like Classroom, Meet, Docs, Slides, and more! We’ll also dive into the exciting world of ChromeOS, exploring the latest device features for students, and map out the newest GenAI powered tools in Chromebook Plus for teachers.

Speakers: Jennifer Brown & Sam Reeder

Room: Africa 30/40

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Join us for a dynamic panel featuring Wisconsin educators who participated in the ISTE U Artificial Intelligence Explorations for Educators course as a statewide cohort. Over the summer, these 4 innovative educators dove deep into AI tools, ethics, pedagogy, and capstone projects designed to bring artificial intelligence into K-12 classrooms in meaningful, student-centered ways. Panelists will candidly share their journey—what surprised them, challenged them, and inspired them—as they explored how AI is reshaping the future of teaching and learning. If you’re just starting to explore AI or already experimenting in your district, this session will inform, energize, and spark new thinking.

Speaker: Amanda Albrecht

Room: Africa 90

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,GE

As K12 education increasingly relies on digital tools and platforms, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) around cybersecurity has become paramount to protect our district. This session is tailored for anyone who is focusing on how AI can be harnessed to protect our schools’ digital infrastructure and ensure the safety of student data. This session will provide actionable insights and strategies to help make informed decisions about supporting the integrating AI into their cybersecurity plans, practices, and tools. Participants will explore the potential positive and negative impacts of AI as well as look at some best practices to protect schools and maintain compliance with regulations.

Speaker: Tom Ashley

Room: Guava/Tamarind

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Tech Professional
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,DA,IT

Learn how the Hayward teachers brought their core ELA curriculum alive by incorporating various coding programs designed to enhance student creation and critical thinking within the classroom. As part of their WIN (What I Need) time, students participated in challenges that allowed them to demonstrate their understanding of content in new ways. This session is packed with practical takeaways that you can implement in your own classroom. We’ll share ideas on how to foster creativity, empower choice, and leverage technology to create a truly engaging learning experience for your students. Come ready to be inspired and leave with a toolkit of practical activities to transform your classroom!

Speakers: Sarah Gunn, David Viner & Sam Yoder

Room: Portia/Wisteria

Grades: K-8
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,GE

Learning objectives: Understand key steps and partnerships involved in launching and sustaining a statewide membership initiative. Explore strategies to reach and serve underrepresented communities, particularly rural and tribal schools.  Learn how to build board and structural changes that support innovation and inclusivity. Gain ideas for communication, engagement, and metric-tracking to drive participation and impact. Leave with a framework for next steps your own team can implement. 

Speakers: Kathleen Stephany, Val Verhunce & Pattie Morales

Room: Suite A

Grades: 9-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS

Come ready to engage! This hands-on session is for advanced users of ChatGPT. Please arrive with an active ChatGPT account; ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4) is strongly recommended, as we’ll explore premium features including Custom GPTs, file uploads, Explore GPTs, and Projects. Designed for educational leaders at all levels—from classroom teachers to central office administrators—this session goes beyond the basics. Through guided activities and real-world examples, you’ll build a personalized AI workflow to streamline communication, automate tasks, and focus more energy on what matters most.

Speakers: Steve Behrendt & Martin Castro

Room: Suite B

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Advanced
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

In today’s complex educational technology landscape, districts face the challenge of efficiently managing and distributing diverse resources—from digital licenses to physical textbooks. This session will demonstrate how our district leveraged AirTable’s relational database capabilities to create a comprehensive course resources system that eliminated silos and streamlined distribution processes. By integrating data from our Student Information System (SIS), library catalog, and Single Sign-On (SSO) rostering platform, we developed a unified resource management solution that improved efficiency, enhanced accountability, and ultimately increased resource utilization.

Speakers: Shelley Gard, Matthew Sylvester-Knudtson, Bryan Erskine & Tayna Wojchiechowicz 

Room: Suite C

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Advanced
Convention Track: Tech Professional
Audience: SA,DA,IT,CI

This session will explore how AI can transform inclusive education. Discover AI-driven tools and strategies to support students with diverse learning needs in general education classrooms. Learn how to use AI to personalize instruction, identify challenges, and foster collaboration between special and general education teachers. Gain practical insights on implementing AI to create equitable, effective learning environments. Presented by a General Ed/CoTeacher and Special Ed teacher, we’ll share real-life examples that have worked for us and can work for you too!

Speakers: Julie Many & Maddy Ashley

Room: Suite D

Grades: 9-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,GE

Dead batteries on student devices have become a growing instructional challenge, disrupting lessons and placing strain on classroom workflows. In this presentation, I will share how Oconto Unified School District has addressed this issue by implementing practical, scalable solutions—highlighted by our deployment of the ClassRecharge system. I will walk through the steps we’ve taken, the reasoning behind our choices, and provide a hands-on demonstration of the charging solution we adopted. Attendees will be able to see the equipment up close, understand how it functions in a real classroom environment, and learn why it has been effective for our district.

We will also discuss the positive impact these changes have made for both students and staff, from increased instructional time to reduced tech-related disruptions and improved device readiness. Following the overview, we will open the conversation to explore how other districts are experiencing and managing the same issue. Participants will have an opportunity to share their challenges, compare approaches, and discuss viable strategies to combat dead batteries in their own classrooms.

Speaker: Scott Boucher

Room: Suite E

Online students don’t always fit the mold. Some never turn in work. Some show up to live lessons but never talk. Some just disappear. But does that really mean they aren’t learning? This session isn’t for anyone looking to sit back and scroll. We’re here to have real conversations about how to spot student growth beyond grades and support the kids who don’t fit the traditional “good student” image. This is a discussion-based session where you’ll work with fellow online teachers to unpack real student scenarios, tackle tough questions, and walk away with practical strategies for re-engaging students who seem checked out. This is a conversation for online teachers who want to shake things up!

Speakers: Barbie Deacy & Leigh Marmes

Room: Suite F

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,TI,GE

Looking to transform literacy instruction with engaging, research-based digital tools? This session explores how Seesaw’s newest features—Flex Cards, Reading Fluency Assessment, and Read With Me—support differentiation and student engagement. We’ll also dive into Google Read Along, Teaching Books, and Project Read, a site for creating customizable Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) passages and comprehension activities using Aimsweb-aligned metrics. Some tools are FREE, while others require an upgraded license. Walk away with hands-on strategies, ready-to-use resources, and real-world applications to enhance literacy instruction immediately!

Speakers: Kelly LaCrosse & Gina Meshak                                                           

Room: Suite G

Grades: K-8
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,LMS,GE
Specific Hardware: Chromebooks or iPads.

This AI Literacy Workshop introduces educators to AI fundamentals, its role in society, and its implications for learning. Participants explore how AI learns, the difference between traditional and generative AI, and real-world applications. The session highlights ethical concerns, including bias, misinformation, and privacy, while also showcasing AI’s potential for enhancing efficiency, creativity, and learning. Educators engage in hands-on activities, reflect on AI’s impact, and explore classroom applications, including prompt engineering and responsible AI use, to prepare students for an AI-driven world.

Speakers: Britni Walz & Bethany Nugent

Room: Suite H

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

12:45 - 1:45 | Tuesday

Apple is committed to supporting your vision for technology at scale. Join us to discuss the latest products and platform changes from Apple, including what’s new for Managed Apple accounts, new deployment options, and management features for macOS and iPadOS.
 
Speaker: Apple Education
Room: Banyan

Take your Canva skills to the next level and bring stunning, professional-quality designs to your school community! Whether you’re creating interactive worksheets, engaging social media content, classroom visuals, or even banners and bulk certificates, Canva has you covered. Discover hidden gems like the background remover, magic resizing, translation tools, and AI-powered design features. Plus, unlock the FREE Canva for Education account, giving you access to exclusive templates, class kits, and branding tools for your school. Get ready to create, collaborate, and inspire—no design experience required!

Room: Africa 10/20
Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,CI,TI,LMS,GE
 

Chromebook Plus is more than just a laptop – it’s a versatile tool specifically designed to meet the needs of educators. In this session, we’ll explore the unique features and capabilities of Chromebook Plus, an enterprise grade device made for teachers, showcasing how it can streamline workflows, facilitate collaboration, and enhance student engagement. From its powerful performance to its intuitive interface, discover why Chromebook Plus is the perfect companion for today’s teachers. 

Speaker: Angela Lyman & Jamie Clausius

Room: Africa 30/40

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,GE

As educators, we are constantly seeking innovative tools to enhance student learning and reclaim valuable time. Join us as we explore how Brisk, an AI-powered educational platform, transforms the 5th-grade student learning experience and simplifies teacher administrative tasks at Hayward Community Schools. Packed with practical takeaways, we’ll share ideas on how to elevate student writing, utilize Brisk Boost, time-saving tips, and more. You’ll leave with tons of ideas you can use right away to make your teaching easier and your students’ learning more exciting! Discover how Brisk can be a game-changer in your classroom too.

Speakers: Sarah Gunn, David Viner & Sam Yoder

Room: Portia/Wisteria

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,GE

Tech leaders continuously manage multiple projects and processes each year, be it refreshing hardware, distributing and collecting devices, transitioning to a new SIS, or constructing a new school. Whether large or small, straightforward or complex, your projects and processes can easily get away from you without careful planning and review. Join this session to explore tools and techniques to define scope, collect and analyze data, determine causes for failure, and ensure success. Strategies pulled from Six Sigma and Project Management methodologies will equip you to get on top of your big or small priorities. Learn how to manage your projects and processes before they manage you!

Speaker: Tom Ashley

Room: Guava/Tamarind

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Tech Professional
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,DA,IT,TI

Do you miss Jamboard? Are you looking for a good alternative? We’ve done the research for you. Hear our thoughts on 3 online collaboration tools: FigJam, Lucid, and Miro.

Speakers: Emily Barber & Katie Berg

Room: Suite 90

Grades: K-6
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: GE

Educators and school leaders will share lessons learned about the development and implementation of professional learning focused on AI. The session includes:

  • Real-World Experiences: Hear from teachers and school leaders about their experiences in learning about AI, integration, and the impact of AI on teaching and school culture.
  • Do’s and Don’ts of AI Professional Learning: Learn about the considerations involved in creating realistic plans.
  • Professional Learning Plans:  Participants will review and discuss professional learning plans developed and implemented by school teams.
  • Question & Answer: Come with questions for the presenters!

Speakers: Mia Chmiel & Cristy Heldt

Room: Suite A

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI

Discover how the School District of Beloit Turner empowers PreK-5th grade teachers to lead engaging STEAM lessons through a collaborative effort between their library and technology departments. Learn their process for developing standards-aligned activities that foster student creativity and exploration. This session will showcase easily adaptable lesson plans for all comfort levels, ready for immediate implementation in your STEAM program. You’ll have hands-on opportunities at different stations to experiment with lessons including Sphero indi, Sphero Blueprint, littleBits, Lego Science K-2, Lego Spike, Lego StoryTales, and OctoStudio.

Speakers: Lisabeth Langer & Mike Sindahl

Room: Suite B

Grades: K-6
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE
Specific Hardware: Sphero, Indi, Blueprint, Littlebits, Legos, Ozobots, Bloxels.

Discover how Brisk, a free AI-powered Chrome extension, can revolutionize your K-12 teaching workflow in this hands-on workshop. Learn to seamlessly integrate Brisk into Google Docs and Slides to streamline lesson planning, enhance student feedback, and simplify grading. Explore features like AI-generated activities, personalized writing suggestions, and automated tasks. By the end of the session, you’ll be empowered to leverage Brisk’s capabilities to save time, reduce stress, and focus on inspiring your students. No prior experience with Brisk or AI is required, just bring your laptop and a willingness to learn!

Speaker: Jake Boll

Room: Suite C

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE
Specific Hardware: Chromebook or laptop.

As AI reshapes education, questions around academic integrity are more pressing than ever. How can educators balance AI’s benefits with concerns about plagiarism, authorship, and ethical use? How do we foster integrity while acknowledging AI’s growing role in learning? This interactive discussion invites stakeholders to explore the evolving challenges AI presents. Topics will include: Defining academic integrity in an AI-driven world AI’s impact on assessment and originality Strategies for responsible AI use in education. The effectiveness and
ethics of AI detection tools. Rather than offering definitive answers, this session will provide a collaborative space to share concerns, & strategies.

Speakers: Jenny Seymour & Michele Nickels

Room: Suite D

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,LMS,GE

In today’s evolving educational landscape, designing assessments that truly measure student understanding requires more than just recall-based questions. This session will explore how AI can be leveraged to deepen Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels and increase rigor in classroom assessments, ensuring students are not only retaining information but also applying, analyzing, and creating with their knowledge. Participants will gain hands-on experience in analyzing and modifying assessment questions using AI tools to align with higher DOK levels. We will discuss best practices for assessment blueprinting, examining how AI can assist in restructuring questions to promote deeper critical thinking.

Speakers: Kim Pencil & Tina Lemmens

Room: Suite E

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Advanced
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,TI,GE

Join us for this one-hour session designed to empower educators to support all learners through assistive technology. We’ll explore practical strategies and powerful tools, dispelling the myth that effective reading support is only for a select few. This session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to effectively support students. Discover how to leverage data-driven insights and accessible educational resources to create an inclusive learning environment.

Speaker: Kathy White

Room: Suite F

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,DA,CI,TI,LMS,GE

This interactive session invites educators to engage in a “Technology Swap,” an opportunity to explore and share a wide range of digital tools that enhance classroom experiences for elementary and middle school students. Attendees will be introduced and asked to share innovative technology platforms for lesson planning, student engagement, assessment, and classroom management. In small group discussions, educators will learn hands-on strategies for integrating these tools effectively into their teaching practices. Each group will also have the opportunity to share their own favorite tech tools and success stories, fostering an environment of collaboration and idea exchange.

Speakers: Shawna Stueck, Amy Behnke & Stephen Zerebny

Room: Suite G

Grades: K-8
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: GE

Witness this exciting showcase of educational technology integration! Oshkosh tech savvy educators will unleash their digital creativity, each tackling the same ultimate challenge: creating an artifact about their favorite educational media obsession – be it a book, podcast, website, or social media account, or beyond. Prepare to be inspired as they unveil six creatively different artifacts. Get ready to ignite your own classroom with these innovative solutions and technology tools.

Speakers: Deb Norton, Kathleen Erickson & David Yoblonski

Room: Suite H

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

2:15 - 3:15 | Tuesday

Join us for a hands-on session designed to help school leaders and educators explore how Apple technology enhances productivity, communication, and creativity.  Explore built-in tools that deliver intelligence that’s useful, relevant, and seamlessly integrated into the apps and workflows used every day. 

Speakers: Apple Education

Room: Banyan

Attendees will learn about the growing threat cyber attacks pose to Wisconsin school districts and the financial, educational, and data loss often experienced.  They’ll also receive actionable recommendations to reduce their exposure and proactively prepare to respond well to a cyber incident.

Speakers: Dan Johnson & Corey Koltz

Room: Africa 10/20

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI, LMS

Today’s classrooms are filled with diverse learners, each with their own unique strengths and challenges. Explore how Google for Education’s suite of tools can empower educators to differentiate instruction and personalize learning experiences for every student. Discover how to leverage Google Classroom features like Interactive videos and practice sets and built in apps on Chromebooks like screencast and cursive to cater to diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests.

Speakers: Angela Lyman & Jamie Clausius

Room: Africa 30/40

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,GE

Join us for an engaging and informative session at the SLATE Conference, where we will present the latest updates from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). This session will cover a broad range of topics, highlighting the innovative work being done by both the teaching and learning team and the libraries and technology team.

Speaker: Amanda Albrecht 

Room: Africa 90

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,DA,CI,LMS,GE

This session material was created by and collaborated with school/district leaders who have experienced active shooter situations. It’s time to take school safety and security to the next level by breaking down the silos of these critical safety areas and fully integrating them to secure our schools. We will explore and discuss a holistic 4 Pillar approach to school safety that brings all of the pieces together for school and student safety. The conversation will include time for participants to ask questions and examine school safety from another lens. We will also review the pilot results of the first “Safe School Review” process from a school district’s perspective.

Speaker: Tom Ashley

Room: Guava/Tamarind

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Tech Professional
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,DA,IT,CI,GE

It has been said that with generative AI, every educator now has their own personal 24-hour assistant. Learn how to use tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Brisk Teaching, MagicSchoolAI, SchoolAI, Suno, ElevenLabs and more to help you brainstorm, generate content, summarize information, revise text, process PDFs, analyze data, make forms and presentations, create custom chatbots, generate media and much more. Save more time so you can spend more time impacting your staff and students!

Speaker: Eric Curts (Keynote Speaker)

Room: Portia/Wisteria

Discover how engaging students in competitive computer science events boosts problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world skills. This session highlights proven success with contests like Bebras, ACSL, CyberPatriot, esports, and hackathons. Learn how structured preparation, mentorship, and reflective learning have enhanced student confidence and performance. Attendees will gain strategies for integrating contests into their curriculum, fostering a culture of resilience and collaboration while achieving measurable classroom success.

Speaker: Mary Walz

Room: Suite A

Grades: 9-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: CI,GE

This session explores the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and relational intelligence to enhance student and staff resilience, emotional regulation, and learning engagement. We’ll dive into classroom experiences and data showcasing how the GRiT curriculum improves mindset growth, Peace Index scores, attendance, and discipline rates. Attendees will also discover AI-driven tools that personalize learning, support self-awareness, and build relational intelligence. Walk away with actionable strategies to create a more connected, resilient, and future-ready school culture.

Speaker: Kurt Wismer

Room: Suite B

Grades: 9-12
Experience Level: Intermediate 
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,GE

Gain practical strategies for implementing formative assessment throughout the learning cycle. Learn how to use formative assessment data to adjust or differentiate instruction and target support. Participants will explore several AI tools that can provide insight into students’ levels of proficiency and help teachers make informed decisions for classroom instruction.

Speakers: Jake Boll, Britni Walz & Kim Pencil

Room: Suite C

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Discover how to close learner gaps through an efficient and effective strategy group framework. We will take you through our journey as we identified the instructional entry points for all learners, designed a strategy group framework that incorporates research-based, highly impactful strategies to quickly respond to the needs of all learners, and utilized AI to quickly design these strategy groups to target those needs. While this sounds lengthy, we will show you how quickly and accurately you can identify needs and effectively and efficiently respond.

Speakers: Julie Wessel & Michelle Mallonen

Room: Suite D

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,GE

Discover how emerging technology can ignite academic thinking and social-emotional learning. In this session, we’ll share insights from our Liftoffs program, where schools in rural Wisconsin are piloting a unique blend of AI tools, Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC), and SEL-informed practices in their math classrooms. We’ll explore how SEL is not just an add-on but is academically embedded into BTC strategies—helping students manage emotions during productive struggle, build trust through group work, and reflect on their thinking. Walk away with practical, tech-infused routines to boost cognitive and emotional engagement.

Speakers: Abby Fernan & Chelsea Adams

Room: Suite E

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,TI,GE

In this session, discover how to level up tech integration and empower all students to express themselves creatively! From video and audio recording to drawing, shapes, and more, we’ll explore how technology unlocks new ways for students to share their voices. Hear real classroom success stories from the School District of La Crosse, where these strategies have transformed learning. In the age of AI, students need truly human skills—these activities build confidence, social-emotional learning, and communication in natural, engaging ways that go beyond traditional writing.

Speaker: Bethany Nugent

Room: Suite F

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,DA,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Ever wonder how to truly unlock the potential of your online teachers? Step into the WDLC Educator Workshop Showcase and discover the secret sauce! We’ve built a powerful network of digital educators across the state, tackling online challenges and sharing game-changing strategies. The WDLC Educator Workshop is a dynamic, collaborative space where educator voice and expertise matters. See how the structure of monthly workshops can empower your teachers to elevate their virtual classrooms and achieve remarkable student success.

Speakers: Linda Schuerman & Melissa Schiek

Room: Suite G

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,GE

Tired of digital whack-a-mole with AI-generated content from your students? Stop fighting it and turn the “AI problem” into an opportunity! In this session, we will explore ways to design assignments that leverage AI for critical thinking, not just output. Address plagiarism & lack of student reflection head-on. Attendees will learn practical strategies & templates to guide ethical AI use, as well as learn tips and tricks to use the same tools students are using to stay ahead of the curve on AI adoption.

Speakers: Jason Schmidt & Deb Norton

Room: Suite H

Grades: 9-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,TI,LMS,GE

3:30 - 4:30 | Tuesday

Given the range of learning styles and abilities of students today, educators need technology and resources to accommodate and personalize learning. Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them. Join us to discuss how Apple allows all students and teachers to explore, communicate, and create. 

Speaker: Apple Education

Room: Banyan

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it offers exciting opportunities for instructional coaches, administrators, and school leaders to enhance teacher support, streamline coaching conversations, and foster a positive school culture. This session will explore practical ways AI tools can be leveraged to improve instructional practices, create engaging staff morale activities, and enhance coaching interactions. Through real-world examples and hands-on demonstrations, attendees will leave with actionable strategies and AI-powered tools to make their coaching more effective, efficient, and impactful.

Speakers: Teresa Kamps, Tina Sukup, Danielle Turner & David Fitzpatrick

Room: Africa 10/20

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,TI

This session will explore how Google’s innovative tools can empower educators to reimagine literacy instruction and inspire a love of reading in their students. Discover how to leverage Google Classroom’s Workspace Plus feature Read Along to create engaging, personalized learning experiences that foster reading comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking skills.

Speaker: Angela Lyman & Jamie Clausius

Room: Africa 30/40

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: 
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,GE

AI access for students is often limited because of the students’ age or because of school policies. However there are lots of engaging ways for a teacher to use AI in class for interactive learning activities where the students are participating but the teacher is still managing the AI. In this session we will see how you can “invite AI into your classroom” for interactive projects including AI debates on any topic, live interviews where the AI takes on a role, AI-generated “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories, co-writing activities, and more.

Speaker: Eric Curts (Keynote Speaker)

Room: Portia/Wisteria

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,CI,IT,GE

Join Brisk Teaching – trusted by one in five US teachers – for an immersive demonstration of how AI is transforming daily instruction and engagement. Through live demonstrations and real district examples, you’ll experience how schools are implementing AI to save teachers 10+ hours weekly while enhancing instructional quality. We’ll tackle pressing concerns about AI – from security to student safety – and show you concrete, successful steps districts are taking to implement AI. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what effective AI integration looks like and a practical roadmap for implementation in your district.

Speaker: Josh Pauly

Room: Guava/Tamarind

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,GE

The rise of AI-generated images presents both exciting opportunities and critical challenges for education. This session will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to navigate this evolving landscape. Participants will learn to identify AI-generated images, understand their potential impact on misinformation and trust, and explore strategies for fostering digital literacy in students.

Speakers: Natalia Rasavong & Todd Reinke

Room: Africa 90

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Games and simulations offer an exciting way to engage students and simplify complex concepts. UW Madison’s Field Day Labs simulations have reached millions of learners, with an average playtime of 20 minutes, demonstrating strong engagement and effective learning. This session will showcase how these free simulations can enhance creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in any classroom. Participants will explore various simulations, discover integration strategies, and actively participate in hands-on activities designed to inspire student learning and enhance Career Readiness skills. Come prepared with a Chromebook to explore and play.

Speakers: Olivia Dachel & Michelle Heeg

Room: Suite A

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,LMS,GE
Specific Hardware: These simulations do not always work well on mac/apple ios.

Learn how students at Sheboygan North and Whitewater High Schools use tech tools like Canva, OnShape, and Basecamp to market and manage their highly successful FIRST Robotics Competition teams. These tools, available at no cost to educators, help students develop team brands and manage workflows—like operating a small business. As they design, manufacture, and program large-scale robots, they also gain valuable administrative experience, foster career-ready, life-ready, and learning-ready skills, and meet many state standards through this co-curricular experience. Discover how these tools support existing teams—or how starting a FIRST team can unlock these skills for your students.

Speakers: Laura Masbruch, Tim Pasche & Renee Becker-Blau

Room: Suite B

Grades: 9-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,DA,CI,GE

Need help navigating dozens of open Chrome tabs all day, every day? Join us! We’ll improve your online efficiency by optimizing your toolbar, tabs, bookmarks, and more. Learn useful tricks like how to collapse tabs into groups, create and organize bookmark folders, and customize your Chrome experience. We’ll also organize your Google Drive and learn about several great Google Chrome Extensions to improve your online organization. Instead of adding more to your plate, let’s organize it!

Speaker: Jake Boll

Room: Suite C

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE
Specific Hardware: Chromebook, laptop, or other device.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape education, districts and school buildings must work in tandem to ensure its effective integration. Come explore how collaborative leadership between district office and school-based teams can guide the strategic adoption of AI tools for both staff and student use. Through practical frameworks, participants will examine how shared vision, protocols, and ongoing professional development can align AI implementation with instructional priorities and ethical considerations. This session will equip school leaders with actionable strategies for fostering coherence, trust, and innovation across systems to lead communities into the future of learning.

Speaker: Adam Hengel

Room: Suite D

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS

Blocking AI tools won’t stop misuse—it just hides it. Instead, teaching students how AI works, and its ethical implications empowers them to use it responsibly. This session offers practical strategies for integrating AI literacy into instruction, showing how transparency fosters critical thinking, reduces academic dishonesty, and promotes meaningful engagement. Walk away with ready-to-use resources that not only build student AI literacy but also provide the supports students need to minimize the temptation to cheat.

Speakers: Jesse Schwingle & Hannah Gill

Room: Suite E

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Tech Professional
Convention Track: LPS
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

This session will explore the ways in which AI is used in my classroom to both engage students and further their learning. Examples of this include using AI as a tool throughout the writing process, the way my students explore the benefits and limitations of AI, and finally, build digital citizenship skills. By framing AI as a tool for learning rather than a shortcut, we can guide students in developing critical thinking and digital literacy skills that prepare them for the future.

Speaker: Megan Revello

Room: Suite F

Grades: 9-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,GE

Artificial Intelligence is transforming education, and mathematics instruction is no exception. This session provides educators with a foundational understanding of AI and its role in math classrooms. Participants will explore AI-powered tools that support differentiation, problem-solving, and mathematical modeling. Through hands-on activities, educators will discover how AI enhances student learning, fosters deeper engagement, and reimagines assessment practices. Walk away with practical strategies to integrate AI effectively and equitably into your math instruction.

Speakers: Tina Lemmens & Kim Pencil

Room: Suite G

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,GE

Discover how the integration of Khan Academy and Khanmigo is transforming student engagement and achievement in the innovative LIFToFFS pilot program. This session explores how personalized learning pathways, AI-powered tutoring, and real-time feedback have empowered students to take ownership of their learning while accelerating academic growth. Through a blend of data analysis, case studies, and authentic student work, attendees will gain practical insights into implementing these tools to support deeper learning and equitable outcomes.

Speakers: Britni Walz, Mia Chmiel & Allie Gorman

Room: Suite H

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,GE

8:15 - 9:15 | Wednesday

In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, educational institutions face the complex challenge of selecting the right devices to meet their needs while balancing factors like tech support, device repair, security, software integration, flexibility, and budget constraints. Our organization recently undertook a significant transformation in our long-range tech strategy: we replaced the majority of our staff’s Windows machines with Advanced Use Chromebooks. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of our journey, offering valuable insights and actionable takeaways for others considering a similar transition.

Speaker: Tiffany Wilson

Room: Africa 10/20

Grade Level: K-12
Experience Level: Advanced
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,DI,IT,TI
Specific Hardware: Chromebooks

Delve into Google Classroom’s Sync and Analytics features for Education Plus, which can help empower administrators to gain insights into student progress, teacher effectiveness, and overall school performance. Bring your own device and try out these features in your classroom.

Speaker: Angela Lyman & Jamie Clausius

Room: Africa 30/40

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: 
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,GE

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring the DPI Teaching & Learning Team’s STEAM Fellows, a group of selected dedicated educators and librarians who are transforming STEAM education across Wisconsin. These fellows were selected for their expertise and commitment to fostering innovation, equity, and excellence in STEM/STEAM education. During this session, the STEAM Fellows will share their experiences and insights gained from participating in professional development, collaborating with regional and statewide partners, and implementing STEAM-related initiatives in their schools and communities.

Speaker: Amanda Albrecht

Room: Africa 90

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

There are benefits for ALL students when we proactively design learning environments and resources that are accessible. Armed with simple but effective best practices, we can begin to remove barriers to learning with online content. These improvements will benefit all learners, including students with disabilities, language needs, and varying learning styles. Designing accessible resources requires time, resources, and knowledge to implement, which is why we highlight “Low Effort, High Impact” tips that can help any educator or team get started. Participants will have a chance to apply the tips learned. NOTE: This is Level 1 of a 2-part series.

Speakers: Meri Tunison, Larissa Zompolas & Steve Duffrin

Room: Guava/Tamarind

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,LMS,GE

One of the biggest challenges in education is the time required to provide detailed feedback on student work. Thankfully we now have powerful AI tools that can generate personalized feedback for student work based on the guidelines, rubrics, and style we suggest. This can include feedback on student writing from short answers to full essays, as well as feedback on spoken student explanations. In this session we will explore AI feedback tools such as Class Companion, Snorkl, EnlightenAI, and more.

Speaker: Eric Curts (Keynote Speaker)

Room: Portia/Wisteria

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,TI,LMS,GE

As AI continues to reshape the landscape of education, this session dives into how K-12 educators and edtech leaders can leverage artificial intelligence to revolutionize teaching and learning practices. Discover the power of prompt engineering to personalize learning experiences and explore how to identify the right AI tools and resources that can support diverse student needs and abilities. Gain actionable insights into how AI technologies can create engaging, interactive classrooms that inspire students to think critically, solve problems, and prepare for the future workforce. This session will equip you with the knowledge to not only harness AI’s potential for educational excellence!

Speaker: Naomi Louise

Room: Suite A

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

As AI transforms the workforce, the skills that set students apart are deeply human—critical thinking, adaptability, communication, and collaboration. This session explores the growing importance of human skills in an AI-powered world and how educators can seamlessly integrate them into daily instruction. Participants will discover practical, AI-enhanced strategies that make learning more relevant, personalized, and future-focused. From leveraging AI for real-world problem-solving to fostering student agency and digital literacy, this session equips teachers with actionable ways to bring career readiness into the classroom—without adding to their workload.

Speakers: Christy Tainter & Britni Welz

Room: Suite B

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,CI,GE

Enhance inquiry-based learning by exploring practical strategies for integrating AI tools into the C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Framework. Gain hands-on experience and discover how AI can support students throughout all dimensions of inquiry. Learn how to introduce AI tools gradually and effectively within each stage of the C3 Inquiry Framework, ensuring a smooth and manageable transition. We will emphasize the appropriate use of AI as we take steps to thoughtfully and intentionally put AI into the hands of students.

Speaker: Jake Boll

Room: Suite C

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,LMS,GE
Specific Hardware: Chromebook or laptop

Learn how to utilize the guidelines in Wisconsin Act 31, which require all Wisconsin public schools to teach the histories, cultures, and tribal sovereignties of its First Peoples, with multimedia resources from PBS Wisconsin and PBS KIDS. Discover how Native and non-Native Wisconsin Educators are engaging in practices to teach culturally across subject areas and grade levels. Explore reflection and intention-setting activities to enrich your work as a learner, “un-learner” and educator.

Speakers: Jami Hoekstra Collins, Ron Jetty & Mia Forslund

Room: Suite D

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,LMS,GE

In today’s tech-driven world, traditional teaching methods are enhanced by digital tools, making learning more dynamic and engaging. This session will explore how gamification, EdTech tools, and interactive storytelling can transform your classroom into an active learning environment. Through hands-on demos, we’ll explore tools like Kahoot, Quizizz, Padlet, and storytelling platforms like Book Creator, WE Video, and Canva, which foster collaboration and creativity. You’ll leave with practical strategies and tools to create a fun, engaging, and collaborative learning experience.

Speakers: Jessica Buckley & Megan Kuczmarski

Room: Suite E

Grades: 6-8
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,GE

Join Watertown Unified School District & WISEdash Local to explore a case study in achieving academic excellence through building a data-informed student-driven district. In order to support strategic planning goals focused on academic excellence, student growth, team cohesion, and intentional resource allocation, WUSD rethought their approach to data-driven decision making. WDL helps WUSD bring meaningful data to WUSD stakeholders from the boardroom to the classroom. WDL’s customized dashboards give WUSD the vital data needed to move the needle on student achievement, Act 20 compliance, college & career readiness, and more. Put this roadmap to academic excellence to use in your district!

Speakers: Shelby Renoos & Kris Meloy

Room: Suite F

Grades: K-12
Experience: Advanced
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI

In today’s classrooms, technology has become an essential tool for supporting English Language Learners and ensuring equitable access to curriculum. This session will explore a variety of technology-driven strategies that help EL learners bridge language barriers and thrive academically. From AI-powered tools, simple translation tips, built-in accessibility features and customized digital modifications, educators will learn practical, classroom-tested ways to enhance engagement and comprehension for multilingual learners. Attendees will leave with ready-to-implement tools and strategies that have already demonstrated success in real-world classrooms.

Speaker: Nicholas Rankin

Room: Suite G

Grades: 6-8
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,IT,CI,TI,GE

Explore AI as a catalyst for educator development. Use AI tools as personalized aids to master new skills that are valuable for personal growth and enriching your classroom practice. Learn strategies to leverage AI for creating learning paths, understanding complex topics, and enhancing your professional toolkit. This will be in workshop format and you will have time to use AI to explore a given project of your choice that will benefit you in your personal practice. 

Speaker: Shane Fisher

Room: Suite H

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Advanced
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Concurrent Sessions Round Six

9:30 - 10:30 | Wednesday

Imagine having an AI assistant that helps you quickly summarize documents, generate insights, and make meaningful connections—welcome to NotebookLM from Google! Whether you’re a teacher organizing resources, a coach synthesizing research, or an administrator streamlining reports, this tool enhances productivity and transforms the way you work. In this session, you’ll explore how NotebookLM can help you save time, stay organized, and unlock new ways to interact with information. Get ready to see how AI can support both teaching and leadership in powerful new ways!

Speaker: Rita Mortenson & Brian Cox

Room: Africa 10/20

Grade Level: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Foster a safer digital environment for you and your students. This session equips educators with crucial online safety strategies: learn to spot phishing scams, master Google Drive’s sharing settings, and implement Google’s “Be Internet Awesome”  curriculum now with new AI Literacy content! Protect yourself and empower students to navigate the digital world safely.

Speaker: Angela Lyman & Jamie Calusius

Room: Africa 30/40

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: 
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,TI,GE

The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) provides a powerful platform for students to engage in computer science, develop real-world problem-solving skills, and showcase their creativity. This session will feature a dynamic panel of Wisconsin students who have participated in the CAC, sharing their experiences, insights, and advice. Hear firsthand how the CAC impacted their learning, fostered collaboration, and ignited their passion for technology. This session aims to inspire educators to integrate the CAC into their curriculum and empower students to become future innovators.

Speaker: Amy Bires

Room: Africa 90

Grades: 9-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,TI,LMS,GE

This session is intended for educators who are familiar with the basics of content accessibility (paragraph styles, fonts/colors, hyperlinks, alt text for images, chunking content, etc) and are interested in more advanced online content design and accessibility opportunities. Topics include accessible videos, tables, presentations, and more. There are benefits for ALL students when we proactively design learning environments and resources that are accessible. Participants will have a chance to apply the tips learned.

Speakers: Meri Tunison & Larissa Zompolas

Room: Guava/Tamarind

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Join us for an exploration of Google Arts & Culture, a transformative digital platform that bridges the past and present to enrich classroom learning. This session will showcase how the site continuously evolves, integrating both timeless classics and cutting-edge additions powered by AI technology. Discover a wealth of resources—from historical artifacts and masterpieces to innovative virtual exhibits—that can inspire students and enhance educational experiences. Attendees will see practical examples of how these old and new treasures can be leveraged to create engaging, interactive lessons across subjects, making culture and history accessible like never before.

Speaker: Cathy Houchin

Room: Portia/Wisteria

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: GE

Get ready for the ultimate battle of the best AI tools in education! In this high-energy, interactive session, the top EdTech integrators will compete head-to-head to showcase their favorite AI apps and how they can revolutionize the classroom. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced “Smackdown” where attendees will see AI tools in action, learn from the best, and discover which apps truly take teaching and learning to the next level. Whether your tech-savvy or just curious about the AI hype, this is your chance to witness game-changing tools that can save you time, enhance student engagement, and personalize learning. Come for the competition, stay for the inspiration – and leave with an AI toolkit!

Speakers: Naomi Louise & Deb Norton

Room: Suite A

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Learning should be engaging, empowering, and fun — igniting a sense of joy, excitement, and possibility. This session will explore how Apple has been working with leaders, educators, and school communities from the beginning to build learning experiences to support this type of learning. And you’ll get to experience how Apple technology is designed with active learning in mind, helping students build critical skills by being more engaged in their own learning process.

Speaker: Apple Education

Room: Suite B

Unsupervised student movement and hallway conflicts drain staff energy and disrupt learning. But what if we could shift from reactive monitoring to a proactive, data-driven system that keeps students in class and minimizes lost instructional time? This session explores how we at Waupun Jr/Sr High School, alongside other Wisconsin partners, implemented digital hall passes to reduce disruptions, improve safety, and help staff focus on teaching. By setting proactive limits and using real-time analytics, we’ve moved away from teacher-dependent oversight and toward effective, school-wide solutions. We’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and how to adapt these strategies for your campus.

Speakers: Katie Eickelman, Kevin Santry & Isaiah Zupke

Room: Suite C

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA,DA,IT,GE

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, effective technology integration is paramount. This session will showcase our district’s comprehensive K-12 technology coaching model, designed to empower educators and enhance student learning. Our team of experienced tech coaches (elementary, intermediate, and high school) will share practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable insights to help you foster authentic technology integration in your classrooms and schools. Join us to learn how targeted coaching can bridge the digital divide and transform teaching and learning.

Speakers: Dee Price, Pam Goff, Allie Allen & Emily Cornell

Room: Suite D

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Tech Professional
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI

Evaluating the information they encounter online is an increasingly crucial skill for students. In this session, we will give examples of lessons educators can use to foster critical thinking skills and teach students how to be savvy consumers of online information. Participants will learn skills like fact-checking, lateral reading, identifying misinformation, and how to find reliable sources. In this hands-on session, participants will try out fact-checking strategies that they can later implement in class. Participants will come away with concrete strategies for facilitating the analysis of online media and learn about PBS Wisconsin’s free Media Literacy PD opportunities.

Speaker: Nick Ostrem

Room: Suite E

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: IC,CI,LMS,GE

Tired of static worksheets and text-heavy presentations? Ready to engage your students with visually stunning and interactive learning materials? Join us for an immersive workshop where you’ll discover the power of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform that will revolutionize your teaching toolkit. This hands-on session will take you beyond the basics, exploring the vast potential of Canva to create: Engaging Presentations, Classroom Activities, Interactive Worksheets & Activities, Eye-Catching Classroom Decor & Signage, Informative Infographics & Visual Aids, Creative Videos, Social Media Graphics & Newsletters, and much more! No prior design experience is necessary!

Speakers: Jen Layden & Erin Sawaski

Room: Suite F

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

Discover how Magic School AI empowers students to explore AI in a safe, educational environment! This session will showcase practical strategies for integrating Magic School AI into instruction while maintaining student privacy and fostering responsible AI use. Learn how this tool enhances creativity, critical thinking, and efficiency for both students and educators. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and best practices to confidently bring AI into your classroom in a meaningful, engaging way!

Speaker: Bethany Nugent

Room: Suite G

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,TI,LMS,GE

This session is like no other at SLATE! Using a conversation cafe approach, participants will network with other like-role professionals from around the state. The goal is to exchange ideas about the effective integration of technology into the classroom, discuss barriers and solutions to tech integration in schools, and share their takeaways from the conference. By the end of the session, educators will have expanded their professional networks and gained new insights into how to use ed tech collaboratively to improve student outcomes.

Speakers: Beth Clarke & Linda Schuerman

Room: Suite H

Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA,IC,DA,IT,CI,TI,LMS,GE

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