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Propellus Tech Summit 2025
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Thursday, May 29
 

9:30am CDT

Designing Engaging Seesaw Lessons from Scratch
Thursday May 29, 2025 9:30am - 11:45am CDT
Creating scaffolded activities in Seesaw is a powerful strategy to meet the diverse needs of students. Learn how to best support students through the use of video, audio, and manipulation in your custom activities to create the greatest impact.


Presenters
Thursday May 29, 2025 9:30am - 11:45am CDT
256 Rhatigan Student Center

9:30am CDT

Let's Get Ready to Rumble over "1000" AI Tools
Thursday May 29, 2025 9:30am - 11:45am CDT
🥊 Let’s Get Ready to Fumble: The Ultimate AI Throwdown 💥 1000 tools. Endless potential. Only one can win your heart (or your lesson plan). Join us for the wildest session of the conference, where AI tools enter the ring and only the best survive! Two facilitators go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred battle to prove which AI tools reign supreme in education. From lesson generators to feedback machines, we’re fumbling through the noise so you don’t have to. 🎯 Not sure what’s even out there? We’ll show you. ⚖️ Torn between tools? We’ll compare them live. 🙋🏾‍♀️ Ready to rumble? You’ll pick a side. Expect laughs, hot takes, and mind-blowing ideas. Who will win? You decide. 💡🔥
Presenters
avatar for Tana Ruder

Tana Ruder

Technology Integration Specialist, Wichita Public Schools
Mom. Teacher. Fitted sheet folder. I like to help others create ways to make learning relevant so student can showcase their learning!
Thursday May 29, 2025 9:30am - 11:45am CDT
301 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmont St. #54 Wichita, KS

9:30am CDT

🎒 The Great Expedition: Crafting Experiential Learning Adventures
Thursday May 29, 2025 9:30am - 11:45am CDT
Join us on an Indiana Jones-inspired quest to unlock the power of experiential learning in your classroom! In this immersive, hands-on session, you’ll unpack treasures of sensory exploration, student agency, real-world relevance, and creativity. Through artifact-based challenges, meaningful collaboration, and thoughtful reflection, you’ll discover how to design learning experiences that engage students deeply, spark curiosity, and inspire lasting understanding.

You’ll leave with your own “treasure toolkit,” complete with custom puzzle-piece prompts to effortlessly plan purposeful, standards-aligned experiential lessons with the help of AI. Get ready to transform your teaching into unforgettable adventures where students don’t just learn—they experience
Presenters
avatar for Dyane Smokorowski

Dyane Smokorowski

Coordinator of Digital Ltieracy, Wichita Public Schools
Thursday May 29, 2025 9:30am - 11:45am CDT
266 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmont St. #54, Wichita

10:45am CDT

Instructional Materials in Minutes with Diffit!
Thursday May 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
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!
Presenters
avatar for Nick Park

Nick Park

Partnerships, Diffit
Diffit for Schools+Districts! https://web.diffit.me/schools
Thursday May 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
262 Rhatigan Student Center

1:05pm CDT

Poster Session Round One
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 1:35pm CDT
Think of this as the ultimate teacher idea fair. During this interactive session, you’ll walk through a collection of educator-hosted poster stations, each offering a 5–15 minute mini-lesson, classroom tip, or tech trick. From Canva workflows and Padlet magic to AI prompts and Microsoft shortcuts, you’ll collect practical tools in a casual, come-and-go atmosphere. These are quick wins that pack a punch—perfect for sparking fresh ideas without overwhelming your brain.
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 1:35pm CDT
142 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmont St. #54 Wichita, KS

1:05pm CDT

Instructional Materials in Minutes with Diffit!
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
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!
Presenters
avatar for Nick Park

Nick Park

Partnerships, Diffit
Diffit for Schools+Districts! https://web.diffit.me/schools
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
262 Rhatigan Student Center

1:05pm CDT

Unlocking Engagement: Crafting Questions that Inspire Learning
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm 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!
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
203 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA

1:05pm CDT

TECH OUT these Digital Tools for Elementary Social Studies!
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 11:35pm CDT
Discover top online resources to enhance elementary social studies lessons! This interactive session explores digital tools that bring history, geography, economics, and civics lessons to life. Gain practical tips and creative ideas to engage young learners, making social studies more interactive, accessible, and fun!


Presenters
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Robin Folkerts

Wichita State University
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 11:35pm CDT
142 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmont St. #54 Wichita, KS

1:35pm CDT

Poster Session Round 2: Keep the Spark Alive
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:35pm - 2:05pm CDT
Round 2 brings a new lineup of presenters and even more opportunities to gather genius ideas. Stop by tables to learn something new, discover clever classroom strategies, or just chat with innovative educators about what’s working for them. Whether you’re curious about ChatGPT, Seesaw, or accessibility features in your favorite platforms, this session is full of inspiration you can carry straight back to your classroom. It’s professional learning made simple, social, and seriously fun.
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:35pm - 2:05pm CDT
142 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmont St. #54 Wichita, KS

1:35pm CDT

Tech Savvy Strategies for Reading Success
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:35pm - 2:05pm CDT
Discover how AI-powered tools can enhance evidence-based reading instruction using the Science of Reading. This session will explore practical applications to support phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Gain actionable strategies to personalize learning, engage students, and accelerate literacy growth with innovative technology in your classroom.
Presenters
RF

Robin Folkerts

Wichita State University
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:35pm - 2:05pm CDT
142 Rhatigan Student Center 1845 Fairmont St. #54 Wichita, KS
 
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