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Monday, March 31
 

10:00am EDT

STEAM Integration
Monday March 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
A4
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!
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Hlavaty

Kimberly Hlavaty

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 →
Monday March 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
A4

11:00am EDT

Revolutionizing How We Communicate in the Classroom
Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
A4
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!!
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Ryan Barrett

Buffalo Public Schools
Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
A4

11:00am EDT

Safe Bytes - A Data Privacy and Security Story
Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
B2B
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.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Krieger

Michelle Krieger

Data Protection Officer, Lake Shore CSD
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 →
Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
B2B

11:00am EDT

Where’s the Fun in That? Rediscovering Play, Laughter, and Creativity in Education
Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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.
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Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
Active Learning Space

12:30pm EDT

Adobe Express at the Elementary Grade Levels
Monday March 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:25pm EDT
A4
In this session, participants will discover some of the powerful features Adobe Express offers, enabling teachers to unleash their students' voices and creative potential at the Elementary grade levels. Lesson examples will include using AI image tools built into Express to bring student ideas to life, creating visually appealing web pages to present to parents or others, creating animated characters to demonstrate content knowledge, and using the Drawing feature as students’ own sketchbooks or coloring books. Templates and sharing strategies will also be presented to jumpstart your students’ creative journey into Adobe Express.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Kovach

Mary Kovach

Coordinator, Erie 1 BOCES
Hello! I am an Educational Technology Integrator. I am a former Librarian and Educational Web Site Coordinator. I am also a Singer/Guitarist and Music Minister.
Monday March 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:25pm EDT
A4

12:30pm EDT

AI Literacy: Where Does It Fit?
Monday March 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:25pm EDT
A2
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.
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Monday March 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:25pm EDT
A2

12:30pm EDT

Master of Learning: A Hard-Hitting Workshop for Educators
Monday March 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:25pm EDT
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.
Speakers
Monday March 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:25pm EDT
Active Learning Space

12:30pm EDT

Our Coding and Automation Journey: Leveraging AI, PowerApps, and PowerAutomate to streamline school processes.
Monday March 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:25pm EDT
B2B
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.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Lepore

Ryan Lepore

Coordinator, CSLO, Erie 1 BOCES
Monday March 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:25pm EDT
B2B

1:30pm EDT

Teachers' Guide to AI Literacy
Monday March 31, 2025 1:30pm - 2:25pm EDT
A4
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.
Speakers
avatar for Eileen Anderson

Eileen Anderson

School Library System and Library Automation Supervisor, Erie 1 BOCES/WNYRIC
Monday March 31, 2025 1:30pm - 2:25pm EDT
A4
 
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