How can you advance your students' knowledge of the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning? Not sure where to start? Well this session will provide you with ideas on how to integrate STEAM into your elementary classroom curriculum so that you can take your instruction to the next level!
4th Grade Teacher, Cheektowaga Central School District
I am a 4th-grade teacher in an integrated co-taught classroom that incorporates the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity) into our curriculum. Using the latest advances in technology, we are able to infuse STEAM practices throughout... Read More →
AI tool overload? Discover five proven strategies educators are using to unlock AI’s potential. This fast-paced session equips teachers and instructional coaches with actionable techniques to save time, spark creativity, and engage learners—no matter the tools available. Leave inspired with practical ideas to elevate your teaching practice!
Kami’s Questions AI generates tailored questions from any text for quizzes, comprehension, or critical thinking, while Text Translation AI translates text into multiple languages instantly. These features save time, boost engagement, and support multilingual learners, making classrooms more inclusive and learning more accessible. Transform teaching with Kami’s innovative AI tools!
Kami is an online document annotation and markup tool. You can highlight, underline, and strikethrough text in PDF and other document formats. You can also add text boxes, shapes, and images. Kami works with Google Drive and Google Classroom. With Kami, you can easily collaborate... Read More →
Monday March 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Creation Space
Learn about the world of educational technology tools that are specifically designed to empower and engage ELLs in their language acquisition journey. Participants will learn about and participate in a presentation that enhances ELL instruction with tools such as Microsoft Translate, Powerpoint Live, Canva, and others!!
In today’s digital age, protecting student data is crucial for teachers. This session explores the cybersecurity threats facing teachers and the districts, key aspects of Education Law 2-d, and your role in compliance. Gain practical tips and insights to safeguard data and support your school’s policies in this interactive session.
Michelle Krieger is the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Lake Shore Central School District. She has been an educator for over 23 years, with previous experience as a Special Educator, Technology Integration Specialist, and Technology Coordinator. Michelle has been a presenter... Read More →
What if education wasn’t just about learning, but about joyful discovery? In this immersive session, we’ll explore how play, laughter, and creativity can transform the classroom experience. Through stories, research, and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to integrate the principles of play—joyful, meaningful, iterative, actively engaging, and socially interactive—into their teaching to foster deeper connections, critical thinking, and lasting engagement.
Drawing from personal experiences, this session will provide actionable insights and techniques to bring fun and meaning back into education.
Step onto the court with Data Dunkers, where students learn coding, data science, and AI literacy through basketball! This hands-on session introduces an adaptable program where students analyze and interact with their own data, fostering teamwork and critical thinking. Resources for the program are freely available online for easy implementation.
.Coding is now a topic within district Math Curricula. Handson sessions introduce interactive, unplugged activities making coding understandable. Transition to abstract coding through an innovative, free web-based code’n game platform unleashes creativity, mathematics and problem-solving. Students control virtual KaiBots through block-based coding. We engage and empower through activities, lessons, projects..
We were math leaders in school districts until 1999 when we incorporated Neufeld Learning Systems Inc. We involved our advisors, district math leaders in presenting at national, state and provincial conferences. Our excellent programming team developed “Understanding Math” for... Read More →
Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
Creation Space
Discover how esports can engage students, build teamwork, and boost academic success. Learn practical steps to start esports programs, and hear real stories of triumphs and challenges from schools that have embraced this growing movement. Empower your students through gaming!
How do we fit AI literacy into an already full curriculum? This session explores aligning AI Literacy and digital citizenship with the NYS CSDF Standards, focusing on the progression of essential skills across grade levels. Take away resources and activities to prepare students for their digital future.
This workshop uses the energy and themes of rock and metal songs to craft an engaging, actionable professional development session. Each section is built around a song title that connects with teaching strategies, classroom culture, and student engagement.
Come and learn how we harnessed the power of AI to revolutionize the development of applications and automations that streamlined various school processes, including managing field trip requests and tracking RTI information. Discover the incredible potential of integrating AI into your workflows to achieve tasks that once seemed beyond reach.
In this hands-on session, participants will explore the CoSpaces platform to create immersive VR museums, escape rooms, and AR models. By utilizing block-based coding, educators will empower students to transform their learning into interactive virtual experiences, fostering creativity and coding skills in an engaging and collaborative space.
AI literacy is "the collection of skills and knowledge that a person needs to confidently understand, ethically use, and critically evaluate AI." We will define four key areas of AI literacy for teachers. It aims to equip educators with the scope of skills to help students become AI literate.
Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere, but how can it be leveraged positively as a web filter and classroom management tool for Chromebooks? Learn how Technology Director Rob Zdrojewski of Oakfield-Alabama CSD has happily switched from GoGuardian to Deledao and will never look back! Hands on demos will help you understand how teachers and admins can accomplish so much more when AI is integrated in your monitoring of safe use of devices in and out of the classroom.
This workshop highlights the significance of digital literacy, student agency, future-ready skills, digital content creation, and Ai uses and limitations, within a cross-curricular framework. Through an immersive experience, participants will acquire essential insights on effectively integrating technology into their classrooms while nurturing an environment that promotes student ownership of their learning while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. By the end of the course, participants will feel renewed confidence in their ability to navigate and utilize technology, ensuring their teaching practices remain relevant and impactful as they prepare today’s students for future challenges.
This session explores the exciting potential of AI in education. Learn how to use AI tools like chatbots, art generators, and problem-solving bots to transform learning into an engaging and interactive experience. Discover practical tips, tricks, and resources to make your classroom a dynamic and exciting learning environment.
