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 →
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!
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 9:30am - 10:30am CDT 203 Rhatigan Student Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
Have you used Padlet lately? It’s not what you think it is. Padlet has evolved into a robust, all-in-one digital collaboration tool that goes far beyond simple sticky notes on a wall. In this session, we’ll explore the newest updates and features, including AI-powered tools that can help you generate Padlet's, enhance brainstorming, and streamline lesson planning. Whether you want students to collaborate in real time, organize their thinking visually, or engage with interactive content, Padlet now offers a flexible, user-friendly platform to meet those needs. Walk away with tips, templates, and ideas to use Padlet as your go-to space for both instruction and student creation. Tech-Powered Teaching: In this learning experience, we will explore how to seamlessly integrate tech tools to amplify your lessons beyond digital worksheets. Discover innovative strategies and tools that offer a fresh perspective on creating engaging, tech-enhanced learning environments. Propel Tech-Powered Teaching by expanding your toolkit with approaches that prioritize student creation over tech consumption. You'll walk away with at least one new strategy or tool you can use and create with instantly!
Imagine being able to effortlessly brainstorm creative activities, new assessment ideas, and save time while creating unit plans from start to finish in one space. With Canva's new Visual Suite 2.0, Magic Write, and other AI tools, you can! Streamline your workflow, use data to drive instruction, differentiate, and create engaging materials and activities all in one place.
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 →
Thursday May 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT 233 Rhatigan Student Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
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 →
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 a hands-on session that merges digital storytelling with AI tools. In this session you’ll be challenged to create a compelling classroom story from a photo using Canva’s advanced tools and features. We will explore ways you can create content to showcase classroom activities and also how students can create and share content to demonstrate their learning using 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 →
Thursday May 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT 233 Rhatigan Student Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
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!
Thursday May 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT 203 Rhatigan Student Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
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.
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!
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!
In today’s classrooms, assessments are no longer limited to traditional quizzes and tests. With Canva for Education’s newest tools, educators have an opportunity to transform how they approach all types of assessments—from formative snapshots and summative evaluations to interactive, gamified challenges and project-based learning showcases.
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 →
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT 233 Rhatigan Student Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
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!
Unleash student voice through video storytelling with Adobe Express! Learn how to guide students in crafting meaningful narratives using easy-to-use tools for scripting, visuals, music, and voiceovers. Discover strategies to support polished, creative stories that foster communication and critical thinking. No video experience needed—just a passion for storytelling!
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 →
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.
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.
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!
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT 203 Rhatigan Student Center1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260, USA
