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9:40am EDT

Why Aren't You Using MInecraft Yet?!

Thursday October 9, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

Learn how Minecraft can be harnessed on the cheap to serve as a multipurpose tool for students of all ages and content areas (ex. high school Geography to elementary science/engineering). We will discuss how this medium allows for students to create a shared baseline experience to build curriculum on as well as a tool with which students can demonstrate their learning. Move over, Google Slides, Minecraft will certainly captivate students in ways your boring slideshow never thought of!

Speakers

Mary Chase

High School Social Studies Teacher, MSAD54

Now in my 17th year of education, I have always embraced teaching with technology, even in schools without a technology budget. I've learned to seek out and rely on free sites/apps that work with nearly any devices. As a long-time ACTEM conference attender with a Masters in Technology... Read More →

Glen Chase

Middle School Science Teacher, RSU9

Thursday October 9, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Howard

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1:00pm EDT

Choose Your Adventure: Create An Adventure For Your Students

Thursday October 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Washington

Choose your own adventure in learning how to create a Choose Your Own Adventure for Your Students. The choices that you make will lead you to tools and ideas that can help you create an interactive experience for your students. Better yet, have your students create their own adventures for their class. Let students create adventures to demonstrate their knowledge. This session requires a device (best with a laptop: Mac, Linux, or Windows)

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Troy Patterson

Director, Educational Technology, Cape Elizabeth Schools

I'm the Director of Educational Technology for Cape Elizabeth School Department. I'm passionate about student centered learning. I love middle school. I'm an open-source advocate. I've leveraged Moodle for Professional Development and student learning. I've been podcasting (Middle... Read More →

Thursday October 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Washington

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