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Propellus Tech Summit 2025
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Wednesday, May 28
 

9:45am CDT

Ensuring Academic Integrity & Quality Design in the Age of AI
Wednesday May 28, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Explore practical strategies for maintaining academic integrity while designing high-quality courses in an AI-enhanced learning environment. This session highlights proactive design principles, assessment adaptations, and ethical AI integration to support authentic learning and uphold standards in today's evolving educational landscape.
Presenters
avatar for Rob Gibson

Rob Gibson

Dean, WSU Tech
Robert is currently the Dean of Academic Technology and the Director of Instructional Design at WSUTech. In this role, he and his team provide a variety of learning technology support for the campus. He has served in this capacity since 2022. Robert also teaches several graduate courses... Read More →
Wednesday May 28, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
203 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA

11:00am CDT

Podcasting with Purpose: Bringing learning to life!
Wednesday May 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Engage learners with podcasting! This session shows how Adobe Express can help students plan, produce, and publish podcasts that demonstrate understanding and build communication skills—no editing experience needed.
Presenters
Wednesday May 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
258 Rhatigan Student Center

1:05pm CDT

AI Literacy Lessons for 6-12: Bias, Bots, and Big Ideas
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
In this session, we’ll dive into the basics of artificial intelligence — how AI is trained, who’s behind the screen, and why bias matters. Rather than debating whether to use AI, we’ll focus on how to have meaningful conversations with students about AI’s ethical implications, data privacy concerns, and academic integrity.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Ehehalt

Jennifer Ehehalt

Common Sense Media
Jennifer Ehehalt is the Sr. Regional Manager at Common Sense Education. As a former elementary educator, Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education. Jennifer designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights... Read More →
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
265 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmont St. #54 Wichita, KS

1:05pm CDT

Elevating Engagement with Edpuzzle
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
Take your Edpuzzle skills to the next level with this engaging interactive session with an Edpuzzle expert! Explore best practices that elevate your instructional techniques to create impactful learning experiences. Master the art of designing playlists, utilizing screen recording, and leveraging Teacher Assist. Discover accessibility supports to ensure an inclusive classroom environment.


Presenters
avatar for Antonio Calderon

Antonio Calderon

Director of School Partnerships at Edpuzzle, Northeast US, EdPuzzle
Antonio Calderon is the Regional Director of School Success at Edpuzzle for the Eastern US. He is passionate about sharing the ways that technology helps teachers empower their students, save time, and supercharge their video lessons!
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
203 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA

1:05pm CDT

Spark inspiration and save time with Canva Code and Magic Write
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:05pm - 3:25pm CDT
Explore Canva AI, including Canva Code, Magic Design, and Magic Write, to enhance lessons. From formative snapshots, summative evaluations, interactive challenges, and project-based learning, learn how Canva's AI features boost assessment strategies, foster engagement, and offer meaningful student feedback
Presenters
avatar for Janice Wintermyer

Janice Wintermyer

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva
Janice Wintermyer spent 15 years in the classroom as an ELA teacher and an Instructional Coach for Technology. She loves helping teachers discover how to meaningfully integrate educational technology tools into their classrooms. Janice is passionate about empowering students to shift... Read More →
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:05pm - 3:25pm CDT
233 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA

1:05pm CDT

Inside the Future: Innovation Campus Tour at WSU
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:05pm - 3:25pm CDT
🚨 Important Deadline: Register by Wednesday, May 14!
Planning to attend this incredible learning experience? You must register by May 22 to allow time for your background check, which is required before you can participate in certain parts of the tour.
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🔄 Pro tip: It’s better to register now and switch sessions later than miss out on this amazing learning opportunity!!


Step into the future of education, technology, and workforce development on this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus. Designed specifically for educators, this immersive experience connects classroom practice with cutting-edge research, industry partnerships, and emerging technologies.

From smart manufacturing labs and AI-driven innovation hubs to creative maker spaces, you’ll explore how WSU is shaping the future—and how these insights can empower your students to thrive in it. This walking tour is limited to 30 participants and offers direct engagement with WSU faculty and innovators who are bridging education and industry every day.


The tour begins at the RSC outside the Bookstore with a 10-minute walk to the John Bardo Center (JBC). In case of rain, participants will drive and meet in the JBC Lobby.
JBC Lobby Introduction (15 minutes):
Participants will receive a WSU notebook, pen, and bottled water. The session will introduce the Innovation Campus, focusing on:
  • Applied learning: What it is and why it matters
  • The vision behind the Innovation Campus
  • Its impact over the past 10 years
    Attendees will be encouraged to reflect through the lens of their teaching roles.
Rotating Campus Tour (100 minutes):
Participants will be split into five groups and rotate through the following five stops (20 minutes each), reflecting on how each can impact student learning:
  1. GoCreate:
    • What is a Makerspace?
    • Learning through hands-on projects and community connection
  2. Project Innovation Hub:
    • Differences from GoCreate
    • Role in supporting classroom learning and unstructured exploration
  3. 3D Experience Center (Dassault Systems):
    • Technologies: additive manufacturing, robotics, XR
    • Industry partnerships and student confidence
    • Differences between academic and real-world expectations
Wrap-Up Walk & Talk (15 minutes):
  • Afternoon session (3:10–3:25): Walk through Airbus and NetApp, ending at Social Tap for a social hour with free appetizers.
  • Morning session (11:30–11:45): Walk past Airbus and the Pizza Hut Museum, ending at NetApp for lunch in the cafeteria.


Presenters
avatar for Kristin Ford

Kristin Ford

Instructional Technology Specialist, USD 259
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:05pm - 3:25pm CDT
First Floor Southeast Exit

2:25pm CDT

Talk the Talk, Animate the Walk: Where AI Voices Come to Life
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm CDT
Unlock the power of Adobe Express’s Animate from Audio! Turn your voice into animated characters, add auto captions, and translate content easily. Perfect for videos, projects, or announcements—learn to boost engagement and accessibility with simple, creative tools designed for multilingual and inclusive storytelling.
Presenters
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm CDT
257 Rhatigan Student Center

2:25pm CDT

Unlocking Engagement: Crafting Questions that Inspire Learning
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm CDT
Discover the art of crafting compelling questions to enhance video learning. This session will equip you with strategies to align questions with learning objectives, boost student engagement, and encourage critical thinking. Whether you’re new to video learning or have experience, join us to transform curiosity into confident understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Antonio Calderon

Antonio Calderon

Director of School Partnerships at Edpuzzle, Northeast US, EdPuzzle
Antonio Calderon is the Regional Director of School Success at Edpuzzle for the Eastern US. He is passionate about sharing the ways that technology helps teachers empower their students, save time, and supercharge their video lessons!
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm CDT
203 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
 
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