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!
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.
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.
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 →
