You might think Desmos is just for graphing—but think again. In this hands-on session, you’ll experience Desmos Activity Builder as an instructional tool for creating rich, student-centered learning experiences across content areas. We’ll walk through interactive examples involving reflection, matching, sorting, and student response that build voice, curiosity, and real-time feedback—without grading a single paper. Whether you teach math, science, ELA, or social studies, Desmos can help you design activities that are easy to create, easy to differentiate, and engaging for learners of all levels. You’ll explore student view, the powers of the teacher dashboard, pre-built templates, and a chance to create or modify your own activity!
🎨 Crafting with Confidence in Canva 👋 New to Canva or feeling a little rusty? This beginner-friendly session is your creative launchpad! 🛠️ We’ll explore essential tools, time-saving templates, and simple design tricks that make a big impact. 🚀 You'll walk away with the skills (and confidence!) to dive into the rest of the conference like a true Canva creator!
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 for an interactive learning session experiencing built-in accessibility features on iPad.
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.
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 Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
Ready to take your classroom assignments to the next level? Join us for a lively session where we'll dive into using everyday digital tools like Docs, PowerPoint, Canva, and Canvas to create super fun and engaging activities. We'll explore creative ways to add multimedia elements, interactive features, and collaborative projects that will get your students excited about learning. You'll walk away with practical tips to turn ordinary assignments into extraordinary adventures that promote active learning.
Joshua Ehret isn't your typical tech support—he's a dynamic instructional specialist dedicated to empowering educators and students across Kansas and beyond as a consultant. With experience teaching various subjects at both elementary and secondary levels, Josh understands the classroom... Read More →
Teachers use Diffit to get “just right” instructional materials, saving tons of time and helping all students to access grade level content. During this immersive session we will: - Learn What Diffit Does - Create a Resource - Customize that Resource - Create Student Activity Also, everyone who joins the session will get free Diffit Premium access for the entire 25-26 school year!
Ready to set the stage for a healthy, thriving digital classroom? Join us for an energizing session where we’ll jumpstart your school year with smart strategies for digital well-being! Together, we’ll build a back-to-school checklist designed to support students (and teachers!) in creating positive digital habits from day one.
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 →
Participants will learn how to support any instructional format and style, how to strengthen existing classroom routines, and provide visibility into student thinking and learning with Seesaw’s Learning Experience Platform.
What if you could help every student achieve their full potential by using cutting-edge tools that adapt to their unique needs? Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, and this session will show you how SchoolAI can be a powerful ally in creating personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences for K-12 students. This is more than a technology showcase—it’s a movement toward student-centered education that empowers learners to succeed in an evolving world. Whether you’re new to AI or looking for advanced strategies, this session will provide you with the insights and tools to make a real impact on student learning outcomes.
Trevor Goertzen is a veteran teacher, building administrator, and adjunct professor from Olathe, KS. As a teacher, Trevor taught and coached at the middle school and high school level, earned his National Board Certification, and served on district-level committees. Moving into administration... Read More →
What if your next review day felt more like a game night? In this hands-on session, we’ll explore how you can use AI tools to help design classroom games (digital and non-digital) that are fun, interactive, and tied directly to your curriculum. From trivia battles to choose-your-own-adventure challenges, you'll see how easy it is to bring your lessons to life—with a little help from some smart tech. Walk away with ready-to-use examples, time-saving tips, and the confidence to start building your own custom games. Let’s play, create, and reimagine what learning can look like!
See Canvas in action showcasing how AI is transforming this learning management system. Explore practical examples of AI-powered features that deliver seamless, integrated, and data-informed educational experiences.
** Please note, this is Canvas; not Canva. Canvas is a learning management system that USD 259 currently utilizes with their secondary program. Many universities also use this learning management system. **
Join us for an exciting, hands-on session where you'll discover the magic of creating dynamic video lessons that captivate students, seamlessly integrate assessment questions for deeper understanding, and utilize intuitive Edpuzzle analytics to track progress with ease. Maximize learning and engagement by mastering the integration of Edpuzzle with Canvas. Empower yourself with new tools to make a lasting impact in your classroom. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your teaching game!
FYI USD 259 Teachers - Edpuzzle is around until summer 2026!
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 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT 203 Rhatigan Student Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
What do you expect learning to look like for your youngest students? And how can technology play a role? Join us for hands on learning around how the use of technology should be intentional and natural, as well as age appropriate to meet the abilities of each learner. We’ll also explore how iPad can help your youngest students communicate, create, and learn at their own pace.
When all members of the Learning Loop are empowered to engage, students can thrive! Participants will explore creating conversations with families centered around learning, building relationships, and inviting families to celebrate student learning.
Learn the basics of Canva for Education including how to navigate the Canva homepage, locate templates, create folders, share activities, and provide real-time feedback. We will engage in collaborative creation and brainstorm how you can use Canva for meaningful student projects. Through design practice, participants will gain a better understanding of how intuitive Canva is and will feel confident getting started
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 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT 233 Rhatigan Student Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
Unlock the hidden potential of Microsoft's most innovative tools! Join us for an exciting session where we'll explore Clipchamp, Loop, Whiteboard, and other excellent Microsoft Tips and Tricks. Discover how these tools can transform your assignments and boost your productivity.
Joshua Ehret isn't your typical tech support—he's a dynamic instructional specialist dedicated to empowering educators and students across Kansas and beyond as a consultant. With experience teaching various subjects at both elementary and secondary levels, Josh understands the classroom... Read More →
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.
What if you could help every student achieve their full potential by using cutting-edge tools that adapt to their unique needs? Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, and this session will show you how SchoolAI can be a powerful ally in creating personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences for K-12 students. This is more than a technology showcase—it’s a movement toward student-centered education that empowers learners to succeed in an evolving world. Whether you’re new to AI or looking for advanced strategies, this session will provide you with the insights and tools to make a real impact on student learning outcomes.
Trevor Goertzen is a veteran teacher, building administrator, and adjunct professor from Olathe, KS. As a teacher, Trevor taught and coached at the middle school and high school level, earned his National Board Certification, and served on district-level committees. Moving into administration... Read More →
This interactive session explores how to use AI and microlearning to build habits that improve student focus, engagement, and behavior. Learn simple strategies and tools to create quick, meaningful coaching moments that stick. You'll walk away with plug-and-play tactics to apply immediately in any classroom.
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.
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 →
Step into the future of teaching with Adobe Express and Generative AI. Explore how to harness the power of AI across all content areas—from social studies, science, literature and math. In this session, you'll seamlessly integrate Generative AI into your curriculum and transform the way your students show their learning.
See Canvas in action showcasing how AI is transforming this learning management system. Explore practical examples of AI-powered features that deliver seamless, integrated, and data-informed educational experiences.
** Please note, this is Canvas; not Canva. Canvas is a learning management system that USD 259 currently utilizes with their secondary program. Many universities also use this learning management system. **
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.
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 Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
We'll explore how to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. This session will feature a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles, ensuring that every participant can engage, express, and succeed in their own unique way.
Joshua Ehret isn't your typical tech support—he's a dynamic instructional specialist dedicated to empowering educators and students across Kansas and beyond as a consultant. With experience teaching various subjects at both elementary and secondary levels, Josh understands the classroom... Read More →
Join us for a lively session where we explore IF AI image creators should be used. wat bianess do they have? Then explore the creative synergy between AI and the arts. These tools not only generate captivating images, but can transform learning concepts. But just because we can, we'll explore should we?
MUSIC is language, math, science, history, and reading. Join my session and learn all about how you can use MUSIC in all of your standards and make learning fun! You'll come away with tech tools, lesson plan ideas, AND future collaboration ideas with your music teacher!
In the 60 minute sessions educators will learn how to use Google's Teachable machine to train an AI to regonize happy faces and sad faces by making one themselves. This session includes a lesson plan differentiation suggestiosn for all age groups that introduces the concept of programming bias.
Join us for live demos and hands-on activities to streamline your daily tasks and enhance your use of Google tools. We'll also explore new features and improvements in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more!
Joshua Ehret isn't your typical tech support—he's a dynamic instructional specialist dedicated to empowering educators and students across Kansas and beyond as a consultant. With experience teaching various subjects at both elementary and secondary levels, Josh understands the classroom... Read More →
In this fast-paced, hands-on session, participants will actively engage with artificial intelligence through the lens of social-emotional learning. First, they’ll interact with a live chatbot to experience firsthand how AI can support SEL skills like emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Participants will also take time to reflect on and discuss important ethical considerations — including transparency with families, protecting student privacy, and ensuring AI is used to enhance, not replace, human connection.
USD 437 Dean of Elementary Counseling/ KSDE Counselor Leader Coordinator/School Counselor, Auburn Washburn USD 437
Hanna Kemble-Mick is a 2025 National School Counselor of the Year finalist. She is a passionate and innovative school counselor who blends creativity, technology, and equity to engage students and empower educators. As the Dean of Elementary Counseling, she leads with vision and dedication... Read More →
Together, we’ll dive into expert, research-backed tips for family outreach, explore ready-to-go agendas for Family Engagement Nights, and experience activities you can easily replicate at your own school. You’ll leave with flexible strategies for weaving digital well-being into parent communications, events, and casual conversations — making it easier than ever to build strong school-home partnerships around healthy tech use.
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 →
Teachers use Diffit to get “just right” instructional materials, saving tons of time and helping all students to access grade level content. During this immersive session we will: - Learn What Diffit Does - Create a Resource - Customize that Resource - Create Student Activity Also, everyone who joins the session will get free Diffit Premium access for the entire 25-26 school year!
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.
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.
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 Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
