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8:00am CST

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Thursday March 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Thursday March 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Alumni Center Front Entrance

9:00am CST

All Write, All Write, All Write: Saving Writin' in an AI Infused World
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Our kids already can't write. Now, AI is writing for them across most digital platforms. How do we make up for all the lost reps? How do we preserve writing ability in an AI-infused world? In this Matthew McConaughey-inspired session (...lemme tell you somethin' about writin' ), we’ll answer these questions with 5 policies, strategies, and tools that make it easy and fun to embed high-quality writing practice in any content area.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Sparks- Short Answer

Adam Sparks- Short Answer

Short Answer
I taught English and Social Studies for 7 years in Nebraska, China, and Chicago and recently finished my master's in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, my work focused on the intersection of writing instruction, formative assessment, and peer feedback. I now... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Alumni Lecture Room

9:00am CST

Amplify Success: The Impact of Instructional Audio on Education
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Did you know that hearing is the primary way students receive instruction? Creating an equitable and intelligible listening environment is essential for student success. In this session, discover how instructional audio enhances academic outcomes, improves classroom management, and supports teacher retention.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
KSU Union Room 227

9:00am CST

Building Industry-Education Partnerships: Energy is Electrifying Through STEM!
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Come learn about how to integrate energy into your classroom through STEM projects like building solar cars and building wind turbines and if you attend you get to take FREE classroom materials home with you! Also learn how USD 273 has created a business/school partnership to make their school more energy efficient by turning their school into a Living Learning Lab through installing sensors and letting students look at their own building data analytics in the classroom! Come hear how motivation to learn spikes when students are using their own building data!
Speakers
avatar for Christie Fouts

Christie Fouts

Junior High Technology/STEM Teacher, USD 273
I am a 7th & 8th grade Technology/STEM teacher at Beloit Jr. Sr. High School. In 2014 USD 273 decided it was vital to implement a STEM program into our schools.  We have continued to strengthen and grow our program into a K-12 STEM program.  I would love to share with you my STEM... Read More →
avatar for Dan Whisler

Dan Whisler

Educator in Residence, Trane
A former science teacher with 33 years of classroom experience at Sterling HS, Dan is now starting his 7th year as Educator in Residence for Trane where he helps lead the BTU Crew Energy & Data Analytics program. Bridging the gap between industry & the classroom, Dan serves as an... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
KSU Union Room 207

9:00am CST

Elevating Your Device Lifecycle Experience in K12
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
This session will be a live demonstration on an innovative approach to device lifecycle management. We will spend this time highlighting how CDW, Acer, Lock n Charge, and Incident IQ can leverage their technology to create a seamless way to manage the lifecycle of the devices that students, teachers and staff use daily. Join us to learn & see firsthand how technology can seamlessly integrate to make the student, staff, and teacher experience with devices easier to manage. 
Speakers
MP

Megan Peterson, CDW

K-12 Client Executive, KS/MO, CDW Education
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Alumni Banquet Room C

9:00am CST

Exploring AI Solutions with Vurbo.ai
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Discover how Vurbo.ai, a real-time translation and transcription software that can transform ESL education. Learn how the platform helps break language barriers, tailor lessons, and support PTA engagement. Explore strategies and AI tools for creating inclusive, language-rich environments that boost student success and parent involvement."
Speakers
IA

IPEVO, a KCAV Partner

IPEVO, a KCAV Partner
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Alumni Banquet Room B

9:00am CST

Fresh Feature, Familiar Program: What's New for TAs in ClassLink
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Calling all ClassLink Tenant Admins! Join this session to discover the latest features and releases for the ClassLink CMC and Roster Server. Learn how to leverage the new interface for Analytics and Analytics+ to gain valuable insights into student and staff usage, identify key trends, and make data-driven decisions that inform your budget planning and curriculum development. We'll also explore new security enhancements within the CMC designed to protect your sensitive data. Additionally, discover the power of the Roster Server layered preprocessor for streamlined and efficient data imports. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and optimize your use of ClassLink!
Speakers - Lindsay Stephenson, Mark Rabideau and Celica Constante
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
KSU Union Big 12 Room

9:00am CST

Join as We Explore How LearnPlatform Can Help Your District Manage Educational Technology While Prioritizing Student Data Privacy
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
LearnPlatform is an EdTech management system that enables districts to evaluate, track, and analyze the effectiveness and compliance of the digital tools used in classrooms. In this session, we’ll discuss how LearnPlatform supports data privacy compliance, helps districts mitigate risks, and ensures that the technology you adopt aligns with both instructional goals and security best practices.
Speakers
avatar for Kirk Kezel- Instructure, Inc.

Kirk Kezel- Instructure, Inc.

Regional Director, Instructure, Inc.
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
KSU Union Bluemont

9:00am CST

The Next Frontier: Integrating SchoolAI for Enhanced Learning in K-12
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Explore how educators can navigate AI literacy with a discerning mindset in the ever evolving technology world. Learn to develop personalized plans, leveraging current technologies for positive change. Discover your niche in technology leadership while emphasizing ethical considerations. Additionally, uncover how AI can effectively address educational challenges, optimizing learning experiences and administrative tasks. Don't miss this chance to empower your leadership skills in today's digital era with insights into AI literacy and its transformative potential in education.

Presentation Link
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
KSU Union Cottonwood

9:00am CST

Utilizing Classroom Technology to Safely Engage with Families Today
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
When it comes to communication in schools, parent & community expectations have shifted recently. The strategies and tools used 10 years ago are not working today, yet many are still in place. Even CoSN's annual survey of technology leaders found 95% say their districts changed how they engaged with parents during the pandemic. During this session, attendees will learn modern tips and tools for engaging families across the various layers of their school community—classroom, school, district, and groups (parent groups, student clubs, & athletics)—and considerations for technology leaders. We will also share how using a unified platform, rather than several different tools & apps, can help you protect privacy and security, streamline support & training, and gain visibility and oversight.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Trimble- ParentSquare

Laura Trimble- ParentSquare

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare
Please come speak with me if you are interested in a technology platform that will build trust and collaboration between parents and teachers.
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
KSU Union Room 206

9:00am CST

Apple At the Core: Driving Success Through In-House Coaching with Apple Technology
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
A vision and a set of iPads created a culture shift in one classroom that lead to adopting 1:1 iPads throughout a district and, ultimately, to the development of a district team of Apple Learning Coaches who lead professional developments, provide co-teaching opportunities and support teachers in utilizing iPads in their classrooms. Learn how the 440 iTeam embraces and balances the role of implementing Apple technology in our own classrooms, across the district and outside our district to empower student creativity and ownership in learning.  
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Alumni Tadtman Board Room

10:00am CST

KEYNOTE- A Struggle to Learn
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Good grades? Don’t ask Leslie Fisher about them. As a visual learner in a time of little visuals, Leslie struggled throughout her formal education trying her best to keep up and understand the content being presented. It was not until she got her first computer (ironically at graduation) that she learned she had always been a lifelong learner requiring the proper tools. With an impressive 27-year professional Educational Technology Presenting career, Leslie will share how someone who never enjoyed school has focused her entire professional career on helping teachers keep their classrooms engaging. She will also share some of the success stories teachers have shared with her along the way.
Speakers
avatar for Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Inc
I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CST
KSU Union Forum Hall

11:30am CST

Lunch
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Lunch will be provided in the KSU Union Grand Ballroom following the Keynote speaker.

Thursday March 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
KSU Union Ballroom

12:45pm CST

The Sound of Safety: Enhancing School-Wide Communication
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Come and see how educators are improving daily and emergency communications with technology.   At this session we will demonstrate the capabilities of AtlasIED IP Speakers and Singlewire InformaCast software.  These technologies are in use at multiple Kansas school districts.  Participants in this session will learn practical ways to use technology that support the “Standard Response Protocol” and improve communications across the building, the campus and the organization. 
Speakers
AI

Atlas IED, a KCAV Partner

Atlas IED, a KCAV Partner
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room B

12:45pm CST

Unlocking the Power of AI: An Introduction to How Gemini Can Support K-12 Educators and Administrators
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Discover how Gemini can help educators and administrators save time and enhance their effectiveness. This session will explore the core functionalities of Gemini and discuss its potential impact on K-12 teaching and learning emphasizing how Gemini can assist with tasks such as lesson planning, content creation, and personalized feedback. Explore practical strategies for integrating Gemini into your daily workflow to maximize its benefits.
Slides available here: http://tinyurl.com/MACE25GeminiCDW
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Tindle, CDW - Amplified for Education

Michelle Tindle, CDW - Amplified for Education

Education Solution Specialist, CDW - Amplified for Education
As an Education Solution Specialist, I'm here to help K-12 schools realize the power of Google for Education products and how they can utilize these tools to improve efficiency, increase student engagement and give valuable time back to all staff from the teachers to the IT department... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room C

12:45pm CST

AI As a Companion in the Language Learner Classroom
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Integrating AI technologies can revolutionize language education by providing personalized, interactive learning experiences. AI language tools offer students 24/7 practice opportunities, delivering instant feedback on speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. By guiding students to use AI strategically, educators can transform these tools from potential shortcuts into powerful learning companions. Students will develop critical skills in AI interaction, learning to prompt effectively, verify information, and leverage technology for meaningful language acquisition. This approach not only enhances linguistic competence but also cultivates digital literacy, preparing students for a technology-driven future.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Big 12 Room

12:45pm CST

The AI Revolution: Progress, Pitfalls and the Path Forward
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
The AI Revolution: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Path Forward," offers an engaging exploration of artificial intelligence, tracing its origins and examining its explosive development in recent years. This session will delve into the history of AI, from early theoretical foundations to its current transformative presence in education, industry, and everyday life. Participants will gain insight into AI's rapid integration into society and the profound ways in which it is shaping the education sector. The presentation will spotlight the potential for human-AI collaboration, showing how AI enhances creativity, efficiency, and decision-making, as well as highlighting some of the most inspiring use cases emerging today.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michael Oetken

Dr. Michael Oetken

Assistant Professor, Kansas State University Salina
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Cottonwood

12:45pm CST

Building Thinking Classrooms
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Do you have students working at vertical white board space around your classroom rather than at their seats? While the basis of Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) and the work of Peter Liljedahl is from math classrooms these ideas can be put in place in all content areas. During this session we will briefly discuss the pedagogy behind vertical collaboration, visibly random grouping, look at online options for pre-made resources, and then spend time collaborating and designing a lesson to take back to your classroom.

BTC Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Wall

Stacy Wall

9th Grade Math, Teacher, Seaman High School
My name is Stacy Wall. I currently teach Math 1 at Seaman High School in Topeka, KS; I have been at Seaman USD 345 since August of 2012. Prior to teaching at USD 345, I taught at Tonganoxie Middle School and Shawnee Heights High School. I graduated with my undergraduate from Emporia... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Room 227

12:45pm CST

Level Up Your Review Game!
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Want to get past plain paper and pencil reviews, but don't want to just go to Kahoot? Come to this session to learn about some awesome websites I use to take my reviews to the next level! These are highly engaging and FUN for students and teachers alike. I will also talk about some "low-tech" review ways using a whiteboard, some styrofoam cups, and dice. Hope to see you there! I teach middle school now, but these gamifying strategies can be used at the elementary level as well as high school!

Presentation: bit.ly/MACE25Game
Speakers
avatar for Nick Coyan

Nick Coyan

8th Grade Math, Turner Middle School
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Flint Hills

12:45pm CST

The Ed-venture Trail
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Experience bite-sized Professional Learning stations to quickly boost your bank of instructional technology tools.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Virginia Duncan

Dr. Virginia Duncan

Associate Principal, Garden City High School
Dr. Virginia Duncan is an Associate Principal for the Arts & Communications Academy at Garden City High School in Garden City, KS. Prior to that, she was an Instructional Coach for 10 years. Before coaching teachers full time, Ginny taught English, History, and Drama in CA for 13... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Room 207

12:45pm CST

A Few of My Favorite Things (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Join me as I share some of my top tech tools and websites that have stood the test of time and proven to be some of my top recommended resources for K-12 classrooms. Whether you're looking for tools to enhance student engagement, build positive classrooms, or support student achievement, this session will have something for you.  Come see my Favorite Things as I showcase a collection of versatile, user-friendly tools that can be easily integrated into your teaching and planning.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Nussbaum

Megan Nussbaum

Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Seaman USD 345
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Room 206

12:45pm CST

Digital Well-Being: Tackling Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
With social media's prevalence and documented impact on youth well-being, students are more vulnerable than ever to the effects of constant digital connectivity. Educators are critical in helping students navigate these challenges and develop healthier tech habits. We will explore lessons designed to support teens in building self-agency and practicing mindfulness around tech use. Join us as we learn practical strategies that empower students to thrive in today's digital world.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Vinter

Adam Vinter

Education Outreach Manager, Common Sense Education
Adam is an Education Outreach Manager at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. He collaborates with Common Sense Media to help regional educators, students, and families approach media and technology thoughtfully while building healthy habits at school and home. By providing trustworthy... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Alumni Lecture Room

12:45pm CST

Empowering Student Voices: Leveraging Kialo-EDU for Engaging Debates and Critical Thinking
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
In today's dynamic educational landscape, fostering critical thinking and effective communication skills is paramount. Kialo-EDU, a powerful online platform, offers a unique opportunity to engage students in meaningful debates and discussions. This session will explore how to harness the potential of Kialo-EDU across various subject areas and grade levels to create stimulating learning experiences that empower students to think critically, articulate their ideas, and collaborate with peers.
Kialo-EDU.com
Speakers
avatar for Cinnemon Buie

Cinnemon Buie

Coordinator, Gardner Edgerton School District
Cinnemon is currently the Secondary Technology Integration Coordinator and District Assessment Coordinator in the Gardner Edgerton School District. She holds Masters Degrees in both Educational Administration and Instructional Design and Technology from Emporia State University, as... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Room 226

12:45pm CST

Harnessing Your iPad: Tips & Tricks for Everyday Use
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Transform your teaching with the power of iPads! This interactive session is designed specifically for teachers and administrators who want to elevate their iPad’s potential in the classroom. Learn practical tips, time-saving tricks, and innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, classroom management, and improve productivity. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, this session will provide valuable insights and hands-on practice to help you make the most of this versatile tool.
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Alumni Tadtman Board Room

12:45pm CST

Ignite Creativity: Empower Students to Create, Not Just Consume on iPads
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
Transform your classroom with this engaging, hands-on iPad session! Discover how to use iPads to shift students from passive consumers to active creators, boosting engagement and reducing unwanted behaviors. You’ll explore practical, ready-to-use strategies and leave with activities you can implement immediately—no paid apps or advanced tech skills required! Just bring your charged iPad or share one of ours, and get ready to inspire creativity and excitement in your students!
Speakers
avatar for Nichole Gurwell

Nichole Gurwell

District Instructional Specialist, DeSoto USD 232
Instructional Coaching, Apple, 1:1 Implementation
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Bluemont

12:45pm CST

KEYNOTE BREAKOUT- Tools you Can Use Tomorrow
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
This session highlights tips, tricks, new features, and "Did you know" about some of the easiest-to-use, popular solutions used in EdTech today and introduces you to some new solutions as well. This session is ever-changing, and you are guaranteed to see new features from some of your favorite solutions and hopefully learn about an all-new solution. The focus will be on online solutions (many also have apps) that can be used in various grade levels and focuses. The goal is to show you useful solutions that are easy to use and can be used immediately.

Speakers
avatar for Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Inc
I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CST
KSU Union Forum Hall

1:45pm CST

Elevating Your Teacher & Student Experience with Acer
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
During this session, Trey Payne from Acer will take you on a journey through Acer's plan to improve teacher and student experiences in 2025. You will learn about the innovations coming to their devices and about how Acer can create a superior
 support experience.
Speakers
TP

Trey Payne, Acer - CDW Partner

Senior Territory Sales Manager, Acer - CDW Partner
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room C

1:45pm CST

Transform Your Teaching with Lumio: Web-Based Learning for Any Classroom
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Take your lessons to the next level with Lumio! As a fully web-based platform, Lumio allows educators to create, deliver, and manage interactive lessons from any device—no software installation required. This session will explore how Lumio’s powerful features promote student collaboration, formative assessment, and active learning, whether in person or remotely. We’ll discuss best practices, explore ready-made templates, and demonstrate easy ways to enhance your existing content with interactive activities. Walk away with actionable strategies to bring learning to life in your classroom, anytime and anywhere!
Speakers
KC

Kansas City Audio Visual

Kansas City Audio Visual
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room B

1:45pm CST

AI Spark Hacks: Igniting Classroom Innovation (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Unlock simple AI hacks to transform your teaching. This audience interactive session will have audience members showing off their best ready-to-use AI hacks for streamlining your professional life, inspiring lessons, and personalizing learning. Learn from other session attendees how to automate tasks, engage students with innovative projects, and save time while enhancing classroom excitement.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Burke

Elizabeth Burke

9-12 Library Media Specialist, Salina South High School
I have been a library media specialist at Salina South High School for the last eight years. Prior to becoming a LMS, I was a social studies teacher at South High for ten years. I love trying new tech tools and strive to be a life-long learner. I also believe in working smarter not... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Big 12 Room
  AI, SPARK

1:45pm CST

Using AI To Help Make Your Job Easier
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
In this session you will learn how ChatGPT (and a few other AI sites) can make some of your teacher tasks easier. There will be many tips and tricks on how to make lessons, write letters, help with goal writing, and perhaps a few fun things as well. There will be time for you to explore on your own and create things you can use in your class in the near future. If you have never used ChatGPT this is a great session for you!


https://docs.google.com/document/d/14NI5eMV1MDSCKSItU64pqjdH2sr-e8Un6f3DSjyeM5E/copy

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17zmgme7zZ9ph3R4GKI2kfVLcX3SgO3ymwAaWjPoQk2k/copy


Speakers
avatar for Melissa Modig

Melissa Modig

Middle School Science Teacher, USD #345
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Cottonwood
  AI, Chat GPT

1:45pm CST

Teacher Tech Tips (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
In this session you'll walk away with tips to help you utilize Microsoft and Google Tools to create lessons. Plus a wide range of tools to engage students.
Speakers
avatar for Jenica Stock

Jenica Stock

5th grade teacher, Washington Elementary School
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Bluemont
  Google Tools

1:45pm CST

Teachers as Private Investigators: Eliciting Evidence of Learning (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll step into the shoes of a private investigator to uncover the hidden clues of student learning. As educators, we often face the challenge of determining whether our students have truly grasped the lessons we teach. This session will equip you with a toolkit of strategies to gather meaningful evidence of student learning, ensuring you can identify who has mastered the content, who needs additional support, and how to guide all students forward in their educational journey.

Join us to explore a variety of methods for eliciting evidence, ranging from high-tech solutions to low or no-tech options. You’ll leave with practical techniques that can be immediately implemented in your classroom to enhance your assessment practices and support student success. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or prefer traditional approaches, this session has something for everyone.
Speakers
avatar for Marie Henderson

Marie Henderson

Instructional Technology Specialist, PK-12, Hays USD 489
Marie Henderson is the Instructional Technology Specialist for Hays Unified School District in Hays, KS where she serves local teachers as a technology trainer and instructional coach. She designed and continues to facilitate a flexible professional learning model for district staff... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Flint Hills

1:45pm CST

Writing in an AI World
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Creating meaningful and authentic writing activities and assignments to encourage and engage students to not utilize AI alternatives.
Speakers
avatar for Wendi Terpstra

Wendi Terpstra

English/Language Arts Instructor, Garden City High School
I am in my 36th year of teaching, and I still passionately love my job! I continuously enjoy learning about new techniques, tips, and tools to make English more applicable for my students.
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Room 227

1:45pm CST

Let's Have Fun with FigJam!
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
FigJam is a highly engaging and collaborative whiteboard program you can use with students. It is a great place to facilitate discussions, organize ideas, and think through problems. Students love the active participation and cool tools they get to use.
Speakers
avatar for Gail Ramirez

Gail Ramirez

Curriculum Technology Integration Specialist, Topeka Public Schools
I am a district-level Curriculum Technology Integration Specialist. I am certified as a Google Trainer, Seesaw Certified Teacher, Wakelet Coach, Apple Learning Specialist, Microsoft Trainer, and Adobe Certified Expert/Trainer. I work with our computer science curriculum and coding... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Room 226

1:45pm CST

Apple Tools for Teachers: Transforming the Classroom with Apple Schoolwork and Classroom
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
In today’s digital classroom, educators need more than just instructional content—they need tools that streamline teaching, boost productivity, and provide valuable insights into student progress. This presentation will explore two powerful apps that act as teaching assistants, helping educators efficiently manage devices, increase workflow, and gather actionable data. From device management to real-time analytics, these apps empower teachers to create a more organized, productive, and data-driven learning environment.
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Alumni Tadtman Board Room

1:45pm CST

KEYNOTE BREAKOUT- Content Creation and Storytelling- The Best Apps and Sites for Teachers and Students
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Interested in learning more about how to help your students create content in a variety of ways? This presentation will give you solutions and pointers you can use immediately to guide your students in content creation. Learn to use solutions such as digital storytelling, image creation, and more.


Speakers
avatar for Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Inc
I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Forum Hall

1:45pm CST

Building Media Literacy in the Age of AI
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
In a world where AI rapidly generates content, students need media literacy skills to critically evaluate information, spot disinformation, and recognize bias. This session equips educators to help students develop essential dispositions and strategies to foster curiosity and skepticism. Educators will gain practical approaches and resources to build students' capacity for thoughtful media consumption, including understanding the influence of algorithms.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Vinter

Adam Vinter

Education Outreach Manager, Common Sense Education
Adam is an Education Outreach Manager at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. He collaborates with Common Sense Media to help regional educators, students, and families approach media and technology thoughtfully while building healthy habits at school and home. By providing trustworthy... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Alumni Lecture Room

1:45pm CST

The Magic of Marketing
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Become empowered leaders through learning practical strategies to market professional learning and instructional initiatives. Motivate staff to voluntarily participate and implement learning outcomes. Recruit and sustain professional learning relationships through the use of marketing tools.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Virginia Duncan

Dr. Virginia Duncan

Associate Principal, Garden City High School
Dr. Virginia Duncan is an Associate Principal for the Arts & Communications Academy at Garden City High School in Garden City, KS. Prior to that, she was an Instructional Coach for 10 years. Before coaching teachers full time, Ginny taught English, History, and Drama in CA for 13... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Room 207

1:45pm CST

Not just Drones, a STEM Technology Playground
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Curious about incorporating STEM into your curriculum but unsure what tools to use? Step into this STEM Playground, where you’ll get hands-on with tools like Makey-Makey, Sphero Bolt and RVR, Ozobot Bit, Edison Robots, Micro:Bit and a drone. Explore everything from basic electronics to block coding and advanced programming. Not sure if you’ll have funds to pay for STEM materials? I’ve got you covered with resources and guidance to help you secure funding. Best of all, you’ll have time to play and discover which tools best fit your classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Laura Leis

Laura Leis

Tech Integration Support Specialist, Smoky Valley
I am a technology integration specialist and work with staff and students from preschool to 12th grade for Smoky Valley. My ultimate goal is to use technology to engage students with meaningful and relevant instruction and activities that enhance their learning. I am passionate about... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm CST
KSU Union Room 206
  STEM, Drones

2:30pm CST

Conference Break & Vendor Booths
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Take a break in your afternoon of learning and take time to visit our Vendor Booths at the Alumni Center in Banquet Room A.
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room A

3:00pm CST

Self-Serve Smart Lockers: Solving Daily Student Chromebook Problems with No Staff Involvement
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Inspired by the seamless experiences offered by industry giants like Amazon, in this session I'll introduce the concept of self-serve smart lockers in schools. Imagine a day where students can swiftly access loaner devices, charge their Chromebooks securely, or even swap out a malfunctioning device, all at their convenience and all without staff involvement. In this session, we'll delve into how smart lockers revolutionize the student experience, providing real-world examples of top performing and forward-thinking schools are reaping the benefits. Don't miss out on discovering this game-changer that enhances educational experiences while streamlining operations.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Blumthal, LocknCharge - CDW Partner

Eric Blumthal, LocknCharge - CDW Partner

Senior Account Executive, LocknCharge - CDW Partner
I help school districts physically manage, store, distribute, loan, and track laptops, tablets, and phones using IoT self-serve smart locker systems and secure charging stations / carts.
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room C

3:00pm CST

Supercharge Your Productivity with AI: Gemini & NotebookLM
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Learn how you can boost your thinking and productivity with Gemini and NotebookLM. These powerful AI tools can transform how you work with information by summarizing complex documents, generating new ideas, and connecting your notes and documents for deeper insights and efficiency.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room D

3:00pm CST

USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant Roundtable: Planning, Partnerships & Maximizing Impact
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Join KCAV for an interactive roundtable discussion on leveraging RUS grant funding to its fullest potential. This session will focus on strategic planning, effective use of funds, and building strong partnerships with neighboring districts and higher education institutions. Share your experiences, ask questions, and collaborate with peers to explore best practices. We'll also discuss how working with a trusted AV partner can simplify the process and ensure long-term success. Whether you're new to RUS grants or looking to refine your approach, this discussion will provide valuable insights and practical takeaways.
Speakers
KC

Kansas City Audio Visual

Kansas City Audio Visual
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room B

3:00pm CST

Build Your AI Toolkit
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Embark on a transformative professional development journey into the realm of AI in education. Elevate your lesson planning, refine communication strategies, and expand your resource toolkit. Gain practical tools and hands-on exploration opportunities in this session, empowering you to integrate AI seamlessly into your teaching practice.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Tackett

Elizabeth Tackett

Library Media Specialist, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
Master’s Degree- Educational Technology and Library Media Pre-K - 5th Library Media Specialist Collegiate Adjunct Instructor- Wichita State University 
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Big 12 Room
  AI

3:00pm CST

Hands on Exploration of AI Tools
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Spend 45 minutes exploring an AI Teacher tool. Choose from 1). Magic School AI or School AI, 2). Diffit, 3). Perplexity, or 4). the Brisk extension. Watch some brief video tutorials if you like, ask questions, learn from each other, and have time to become comfortable with an AI platform in order to effectively put it into practice.
Speakers
avatar for Travis True

Travis True

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Topeka Public Schools
Travis True is an accomplished professional with a strong foundation in instructional design and development, e-learning, and curriculum development. With a career that spans over 20 years and various roles, including Technology Integration Specialist/Instructional Designer at Topeka... Read More →
avatar for Lydia Huninghake

Lydia Huninghake

MTSS Coordinator & Special Education Teacher, Manhattan Virtual Academy
MHK raised, farmers wife, mom of 3, teacher to cool kids - continuously reflecting and learning about Kansas MTSS and how to align goals into the virtual world. I welcome collaboration with other schools and appreciate perspectives that help grow into better supports for students... Read More →
avatar for Lori Rice

Lori Rice

@MSLRice
I began teaching in 1996 in the very elementary school I attended as a student. I have taught reading, K, 1st, 4th and looped K/1 (an excellent experience). I am currently teaching K-2 elementary and K-12 gifted for Manhattan Virtual Academy online.My passion is helping students think... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Cottonwood
  AI

3:00pm CST

You Don't Have to be a Genius!
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Instructional strategies and tips for teaching tech at any grade level. You don't have to be a genius or a tech wizard to implement engaging tech-based learning in your classroom. Use these lessons, strategies and tips for everything from multimedia presentations, audio and video projects, to squeezing the most learning from your students' netbooks and iPads. Beginners and veterans, alike, will glean interesting insights and new project ideas.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Velander

Eric Velander

Journalism and Broadcasting Teacher, USD 457
I teach a creative, high-tech class that gives students the skills to produce and consume content in an infinitely complex media landscape. I pride myself in fostering students' skills and attitudes in a classroom that reflects the here and now of their lives and the world. In my... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Flint Hills

3:00pm CST

Connecting Classroom Management Tools (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Join this session to learn about connecting popular classroom management tools such as timers, name or group pickers, agendas, countdowns, lesson slides, videos, etc., all in one place - ClassroomScreen! We will take a deep dive into ClassroomScreen features and how they can be used to enhance four areas; student engagement, classroom management, routines, and transitions. While ClassroomScreen will be our main focus there are sure to be a few other tools and tips sprinkled throughout this session!

PRESENTATION SLIDES

PDF version of slides​​​
Speakers
avatar for Megan Klozenbucher

Megan Klozenbucher

Technology Integration Specialist, USD 383
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Bluemont

3:00pm CST

Extended Reality and AI: Social Skills Are Hard to Teach, But We’ve Made It Fun!
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Come play VOISS, an evidence-based, extended reality environment for students 5th grade and up for learning and practicing social skills. Explore VOISS Advisor, a free AI-enhanced website designed to support educators as they teach social skills. Advisor offers a social skill inventory, lesson plans, case studies, standards alignment, evidence-based practice, and data collection sheets, aligned with instruction and generalization of social skills. Walk away with practical, free, easy-to-use strategies for you and your students!
Speakers
avatar for Amber Rowland

Amber Rowland

Associate Research Professor, University of Kansas
My work at KU involves extended reality and artificial intelligence to support middle school students who struggle with social skills and their teachers. I also published a book on virtual coaching and specifically, the VECTOR model of virtual coaching, with my friends Suzy Myers... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 227

3:00pm CST

Interactive Teaching Made Easy: Using Pear Deck and EdPuzzle for Engaging Lessons
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Looking to captivate your students and make your lessons more interactive? Join us for a hands-on session exploring how Pear Deck and EdPuzzle can transform your Google Slides presentations into engaging, interactive experiences. We’ll focus on Instant Pear Decks to help you create real-time, responsive activities that spark student interest and gauge understanding effortlessly. Then, discover how EdPuzzle’s video integration can deepen learning by embedding questions and tracking student responses. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with practical strategies for combining these tools, ensuring your lessons are both impactful and easy to implement. Ideal for educators aiming to enhance student engagement and make the most of technology in the classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Tuanua Swartz

Tuanua Swartz

Technology Integration, USD 361 Chaparral Schools
I have worked in education for 25+ years. I still get giddy when planning new ideas. Four years ago, we implemented a PBL Academy into our 7-12th grade classes. In the district, I wear several hats to keep me busy. I enjoy working in professional development to assist other educators... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 206

3:00pm CST

Micro Marvels: Unleashing Creativity Through Engineering and Coding
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Discover how to unlock student creativity and problem-solving skills by integrating engineering and coding concepts with easy-to-use tools like Micro:bits, Strawbees, Hummingbird and Sphero. Designed for educators new and experienced alike, this session offers a guided exploration of practical examples and projects suitable for upper elementary through early high school classrooms.

During this presentation, you’ll:

Learn how engineering and coding concepts complement each other in hands-on STEM education.
See real-world demonstrations of micro:bits and other tools in action, sparking ideas for your own lessons.
Take home a collection of ready-to-use examples that make incorporating these tools into your teaching simple and impactful.
Speakers
avatar for Jess Blouvan

Jess Blouvan

Tech Specialist in Coding and Robotics, Bishop Development Center, Topeka Kansas TPS 501
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 226

3:00pm CST

Apple Intelligence for Education: A New Era of Innovation
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Learn how a new era of innovation in education is here, transforming what leaders, educators, and students can do with Apple products — and what Apple products can do for them. This session is designed to help school leaders and educators navigate how Apple Intelligence fits into their school and learning environments privately and securely. Explore how Apple Intelligence seamlessly integrates into system experiences and apps used every day, and how new tools such as Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Transcripts use personal context to deliver intelligence that’s useful and relevant, enhancing productivity and creativity.
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Pace

Kyle Pace

Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Alumni Tadtman Board Room

3:00pm CST

Rethinking Smartphones in School: Discovering Device-Free Strategies
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
This session explores the potential benefits of limiting personal devices in schools, including enhanced social interaction, improved academic focus, and a stronger sense of belonging. Participants will review current research on the impact of smartphones on schools and youth well-being, examine various implementation plans, and discover resources to engage all stakeholders in decision-making. Gain practical strategies and insights to assess whether a smartphone-free environment aligns with your school or district's needs.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Vinter

Adam Vinter

Education Outreach Manager, Common Sense Education
Adam is an Education Outreach Manager at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. He collaborates with Common Sense Media to help regional educators, students, and families approach media and technology thoughtfully while building healthy habits at school and home. By providing trustworthy... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Alumni Lecture Room

3:00pm CST

Things That Just Make Sense in My Middle School Library
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
This session will focus on items (low- and high-tech) and programs that make my middle school library more student-focused. These have increased student readership and use of the library across grade levels.
Speakers
avatar for Melanie Borror

Melanie Borror

Librarian Grades 6-8, Anthony Middle School
I am a school librarian and lead tech for USD 383. I am a certified Apple Learning Coach and World Book Insider. I enjoy helping students and staff read and explore the world around them.
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 207

3:00pm CST

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER- Sparking Positive Disruption (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Technology can easily replace paper and pencil in the classroom, which makes teacher life more efficient. What if we used technology as a positive disruptor instead of just a replacement for paper and pencil?  In this session, I will introduce you to the T3 Framework and how you can level up the use of technology to disrupt the normal day to day use. We will explore different platforms that can elevate student engagement and learning outcomes and help you spark a positive disruption!
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Meenen

Rachel Meenen

Instructional Coach, Andover Public Schools
With 15 years of experience in education, I have dedicated my career to helping students reach their potential. For the first eight years of my career I was a classroom teacher and for the last seven years I have been working as an Instructional Coach. Both of these roles have allowed... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
KSU Union Forum Hall
  STEM

3:00pm CST

Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab Tour at Hale Library
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CST
The Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab is K-State's shared learning environment and makerspace that's open to all faculty, staff, students, and the surrounding community.  This collection of spaces blends innovative and emerging technologies with experiential learning on two floors of K-State’s historic Hale Library.  Join Innovation Lab staff for a tour of this exciting environment and learn more about how our media, data, and prototyping resources add value to the K-State experience and advance the University’s Land Grant mission.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Alumni Center Front Entrance

4:00pm CST

Exploring AI Solutions with Vurbo.ai
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Discover how Vurbo.ai, a real-time translation and transcription software that can transform ESL education. Learn how the platform helps break language barriers, tailor lessons, and support PTA engagement. Explore strategies and AI tools for creating inclusive, language-rich environments that boost student success and parent involvement."
Speakers
IA

IPEVO, a KCAV Partner

IPEVO, a KCAV Partner
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room B

4:00pm CST

From Chaos to Cohesion: Streamlining Your District’s Tech Stack
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
The modern K-12 school district typically features a kaleidoscope of data coming in from many isolated systems and platforms. Overburdened IT staff are then called on to create from this data a coherent big picture — a task easier said than done. This session will offer insights about an approach they’ve found crucial to success: prioritizing unified, comprehensive platforms for managing everything from campus facilities to student devices.
Speakers
avatar for Jake Timberlake, Incident IQ - CDW Partner

Jake Timberlake, Incident IQ - CDW Partner

Account Executive, Incident IQ - CDW Partner
Hi, I’m Jake Timberlake, an Account Executive at Incident IQ, focused on helping Kansas school districts streamline their IT ticketing, asset management, and facilities workflows. With years of experience in K-12 technology solutions, I work closely with IT and operations teams... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room C

4:00pm CST

Supercharge Your Productivity with AI: Gemini & NotebookLM
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Learn how you can boost your thinking and productivity with Gemini and NotebookLM. These powerful AI tools can transform how you work with information by summarizing complex documents, generating new ideas, and connecting your notes and documents for deeper insights and efficiency.
Speakers
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Alumni Banquet Room D

4:00pm CST

AI in the Upper Elementary Classroom: Simple Strategies for Seamless Integration
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
As an upper elementary teacher, you’ve been hearing a lot about AI, and know it is something your students will encounter in their lives outside of school, if they haven’t already. You’d love to start teaching your students some foundational skills of AI, but it feels really overwhelming — and you still have ALL the curricular standards to teach! Does this sound like a thought that has crossed your mind? If so, consider this session: the presenter will discuss simple ways to start integrating AI throughout your lessons, and discuss how doing so can help your students learn about AI at the same time!
Speakers
avatar for Megan Mallon

Megan Mallon

5th grade teacher, Bluemont Elementary, USD 383
I am a life-long learner who is passionate about educational technology!
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 207

4:00pm CST

Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Potential of AI in Education
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Unlock the full potential of AI in K-12 classrooms with effective prompt engineering! This session will guide educators through crafting precise prompts to maximize the utility of AI tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool, and Canva. Learn strategies to create engaging lesson plans, streamline grading, and encourage critical thinking in students. Attendees will gain practical tips and hands-on examples to integrate prompt engineering into daily tasks to enhance productivity and foster innovative learning experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Vontz

Tom Vontz

Professor and Director of the Center for Social Studies Education, KSU College of Education
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 226

4:00pm CST

Spark Up Your Prompts! Tips For Better AI Prompt Engineering (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
The Pandora's Box of AI is open, and learning to use it well and properly in the classroom will be a vital objective in helping make our students as "future ready" as possible! Much like we had to learn how to use search engines well, the same is needed with AI usage through something called prompt engineering. The goal of this session is to equip K-12 educators with foundational skills in prompt engineering for AI applications, with a focus on creating effective, educationally relevant AI interactions. We will cover the basics of prompt engineering, its relevance in the classroom, and practical tips to help educators integrate these skills into their teaching practice.

Canva Slide Deck
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Yearout

Jeff Yearout

High School Computer Science Teacher, Derby High School
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Big 12 Room
  AI

4:00pm CST

Mastering Google Sites: Empowering Teachers to Create Engaging Classroom Websites (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
In this session, educators will explore the power of Google Sites to create dynamic, user-friendly websites. Whether you're a novice or have some experience with website creation, this session will guide you through the process of designing an organized, visually appealing site that enhances communication with students, parents, and colleagues. You'll learn how to integrate multimedia, embed Google Workspace tools, and use customization options to showcase resources and announcements. By the end of the session, educators will have the confidence and skills to launch a fully functional Google Site that supports student engagement and streamlines classroom management.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Lewis

Erin Lewis

Instructional Coach, Elmont Elementary
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Cottonwood
  Google Tools

4:00pm CST

Engage, Explore, Enhance: The Power of HyperDocs in Blended Learning (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Join returning presenter, fresh off last year’s popular “Shifting Your Workload with AI” session, for an engaging dive into the world of HyperDocs! In this interactive session, you’ll learn what HyperDocs are by experiencing one firsthand, all within a blended learning setup. Discover how these dynamic, digital lessons can boost engagement, and enhance blended learning. Walk away with inspiration and resources transform your own teaching! This presentation is suited for anyone who teaches any topic and those who deliver PD themselves.
Speakers
avatar for Katelyn Hobby

Katelyn Hobby

Social Studies, Shawnee Heights High School
Hi! I'm a teacher in my 11th year of education who's just about done it all from elementary, to middle, and now high school! I'm extremely passionate about teaching, learning, and teacher advocacy; always looking for ways to improve my craft and help others do the same.
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Flint Hills

4:00pm CST

20 Techy Tidbits from a High School Math Teacher
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Come listen to 20 Techy Tidbits that I use on a regular basis in my high school math classroom. Most tools are available for free to some degree but a few of the tools are paid. Walk away with a new perspective on how you can use some resources you're probably already using and maybe learn about a new tool. Topics include: Schoology (or other LMS), Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz, Nerdle, Desmos, Classroom Screen, IXL, Pixel Art with Google Sheets, Daily Agendas with Google Slides, Plan Book with Google Docs, Class Announcements with Canva.

Link to presentation.
Speakers
avatar for Markie Dinkel

Markie Dinkel

9th Grade Math Teacher, Seaman High School
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Alumni Lecture Room

4:00pm CST

Empowering Students Through Video Creation and Integration
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
This session explores how video creation can improve student engagement and learning in today’s classrooms. Participants will discover how integrating accessible tools like the camera app, WeVideo, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) fosters creativity, collaboration, and deeper understanding across grade levels and subject areas.

Link to Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Michelle McDaniel

Michelle McDaniel

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Bluemont

4:00pm CST

Equitable Access in the Classroom: Strategies for Engaging Multilingual Learners with Technology
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Do you design quality learning experiences that support multilingual learners wherever they are in their learning journey? Join us to discuss best practices and lesson ideas to meet individual student interests, levels, and learning styles. We’ll also explore built-in features on iPad that help strengthen language skills.
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Pace

Kyle Pace

Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Alumni Tadtman Board Room

4:00pm CST

Adaptive Professional Learning Model and Online Platform: Free PD Support for Evidence-Based Practice
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
“Professional learning” occurs during the structures and activities of professional development, coaching, and implementation. The success of professional learning depends greatly on the contexts in which the teaching will be applied. In this session, we will share the APLM Model and the APLM Online Dashboard which are designed to support PDers and coaches as they facilitate teacher professional learning and the implementation of evidence-based writing and reading instruction. Creators of the model and dashboard will share how our Infrastructure Survey, Systematic Goal Setting, and Coaching Log tools support PDers and educators as they implement data-driven decision-making using evidence-based writing and reading strategies. We would love to have you use our free tools!
Speakers
avatar for Amber Rowland

Amber Rowland

Associate Research Professor, University of Kansas
My work at KU involves extended reality and artificial intelligence to support middle school students who struggle with social skills and their teachers. I also published a book on virtual coaching and specifically, the VECTOR model of virtual coaching, with my friends Suzy Myers... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 227

4:00pm CST

AI Coaching Cohorts: Building Confidence in Classroom AI
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
In this session, I’ll share a hands-on approach to bringing AI into the classroom through a supportive, cohort-based model for teacher professional development. Each week, teachers in my cohorts meet to learn, discuss, and explore practical ways to integrate AI tools. I also meet with each teacher individually to reinforce what we cover and help them apply it to their unique classrooms.

This method is all about building confidence with AI and creating a community where teachers feel supported and inspired. Join me to learn how this model can help educators feel ready to bring AI into their teaching in meaningful ways.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Fritz

Lindsay Fritz

Technology Integration, Mid-Buchanan RV
I have been an educator for 17 years! For the last 5 years I have been serving as an educational technology integration specialist after spending 12 years as a secondary science teacher.  I love trying to find meaningful ways to develop teachers' confidence and ability in effective... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 206

4:00pm CST

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER- Sparking Positive Disruption (REPEAT)
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Technology can easily replace paper and pencil in the classroom, which makes teacher life more efficient. What if we used technology as a positive disruptor instead of just a replacement for paper and pencil?  In this session, I will introduce you to the T3 Framework and how you can level up the use of technology to disrupt the normal day to day use. We will explore different platforms that can elevate student engagement and learning outcomes and help you spark a positive disruption!
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Meenen

Rachel Meenen

Instructional Coach, Andover Public Schools
With 15 years of experience in education, I have dedicated my career to helping students reach their potential. For the first eight years of my career I was a classroom teacher and for the last seven years I have been working as an Instructional Coach. Both of these roles have allowed... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Forum Hall
  STEM

5:00pm CST

Social Hour
Thursday March 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Come join the MACE Board and your fellow conference attendees for hors d'oeuvres, drinks, fun and fellowship as we wrap up your first day at MACE!
Thursday March 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Alumni Center
 

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