Explore how AI tools create inclusive learning environments where every student thrives. Learn practical strategies for real-time differentiation supporting English language learners, students with disabilities, and diverse learning profiles. Through universal design principles, discover how AI creates equitable learning opportunities. Leave with actionable resources to implement immediately, making your teaching more accessible, engaging, and responsive to student needs.
Communication Practitioner & Inclusion Leader, Norton Public Schools
Kim Zajac, MA CCC-SLP/A is a certified Speech/Language Pathologist and Audiologist in Massachusetts. She is an affiliated virtual practicum instructor at Emerson College in the Speech@Emerson Graduate Program. Kim holds specialized certification in the area of Neuro-developmental... Read More →
Thursday October 9, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT Augusta
This session is actually the presentation I gave to all students grades 7-12 ahead of opening up Gemini for Education for students. It has students discuss the risks of AI tools, and how to use them for their benefit. Academic integrity is highlighted as well as resilience and perseverance.
District-Wide Technology Integration Facilitator, East Bridgewater Public Schools
Erin Fisher is the Technology Integration Facilitator, PreK-12, for the East Bridgewater Public Schools. This position was implemented in the 2016-2017 school year. In this role, Erin leads initiatives focused on purposeful integration of educational technologies to maximize teaching... Read More →
Participants will experience curated highlights from Magic Student, the student facing AI portion of Magic School AI. Participants will build Magic Student Classrooms, and will leave having created at least two fully usable tools for their current classes. Special educators will be able to leave with tools to help aid their students as well. Please bring a computer and a social attitude as we will be actively interacting with these tools and each other!
Computer science is for every student—but how do we ensure our instruction meets the diverse needs of learners across elementary and middle school grades? In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for differentiating computer science content by grade level, ability, interests, and learning style. From unplugged activities to scaffolded coding projects, participants will leave with adaptable tools, lesson ideas, and classroom-ready resources that support inclusion and engagement for all students, including those with little prior experience, multilingual learners, and students with IEPs. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your practice, this session will help you bring equitable, differentiated CS instruction to your classroom or program.
There is no try, only do! Computational thinking emphasizes problem solving, project planning, collaboration, creativity, and the practice of failing fast and testing again. Computational thinking empowers people to understand and utilize tools and resources to work smarter, not harder. This hand-on, station-based workshop will get participants up and moving, using their brains, making connections, and leaving with accessible, applicable activities to bring directly into all classrooms.
Explore Me3D, a hands-on workshop where students use 3D scanning, modeling, and printing to create expressive self-portraits. Starting with a scan of their own head, students transform their digital likeness to reflect personal identity, interests, or emotions. This session covers technical steps, shares student examples, and offers strategies for integrating storytelling, creativity, and digital fabrication in the classroom.
Community STEM nights have become a fun and impactful way to provide engagement opportunities for community members and highlight CS-driven careers. MMSA’s Workforce Ready 2030 project, which includes 14 districts around Maine, has supported educators in member districts to host these popular events. In this session, learn valuable insights from a panel of educators who have hosted STEM nights in their communities, and find out how to create a successful event of your own.
I am a Co-PI on Workforce Ready 2030, and have worked at MMSA in STEM education research for nearly a decade. I'm especially interested in the integration of CS into rural classrooms around Maine.
Thursday October 9, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT Cumberland
Teach core concepts, not just tech. Students explore AI's inner workings (input, process, output), understand bias, and learn to educate others. Empower critical thinking & digital citizenship. Make AI accessible!
Need help creating a Study Guide, Briefing Doc, FAQ page or Timeline of events? Have no fear, Notebook LM is here! Come see how Google Notebook LM can turn your resources into easy to manage documents for presentations, reviews and briefings. Need more for PR? Turn your prompts into a full blown AI generated podcast that you can even interact with the co-hosts and discuss your data from the uploaded resources. You will be leaving this session wishing you had NotebookLM when you were in school!
Director of Technology & Innovation, York School Department
Eric Lawson has been in education for over 20 years. He has been an elementary teacher, a technology integrator, an Admin Curriculum/Technology Integrator, and is currently the Director of Technology & Libraries for the York School Department in York, Maine. He has been published... Read More →
Thursday October 9, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EDT Augusta
Get hands-on with innovative LEGO-based learning stations! Join us to explore creative classroom applications using LEGO BricQ kits and LEGO robotics for engineering and design challenges. Rotate through building stations with ready-to-implement lesson plans. Walk away with engaging, student-tested activities that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
In this session we will show how to leverage Kami and Digital Workbooks to increase student buy-in, engagement, and consistency in writer's notebooks. Examples will focus on writer's notebooks, but can be expanded to a variety of uses. We will be demonstrating on iPads, familiarity with the app Kami will make this session more valuable, but isn't necessary.
Real talk - tech toys are expensive, especially when everyone wants their own! In our district, with a middle school, high school, and 6 elementary schools, we were looking for a deployable solution option that could empower any classroom to be creators and innovators. In this session, we will discuss the tools we evaluated and selected, our goals for the program, coaching support, and managing our resources and how the first half year of the Mobile Maker Lab has gone for Bonny Eagle.
Susie Simmons is a an instructional technology coach for Bonny Eagle Middle School & High School in Buxton/Standish, Maine. Her ed tech passions include 3D printing, virtual & augmented reality, spreadsheets, coding, and workload automating. She has a B.S. in Technology Education... Read More →
What happens when computer science and AI team up? Schools and students thrive! Join us for an engaging session that explores the seamless integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence with computer science education, all while promoting responsible digital citizenship. We’ll present the work of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI), which unites CS, AI, and digital citizenship to develop innovative, future-ready curriculums that ensure equitable access to computing knowledge for all students. In this interactive session, you’ll learn best practices, explore hands-on strategies, and find inspiration to implement similar frameworks in your own schools. Whether from Maine or beyond, this session is intended for anyone eager to enhance student learning in a tech-driven world. Let’s take the friendship between computer science and AI to a national level!
MLTI Ambassador Program Coordinator, Maine DOE - Learning Through Technology Team
Jonathan has worked in education for over thirty years as a teacher, technology integrator, education attorney, and professional development coordinator. His mission is to support educators to better understand how tech can transform teaching and learning. He is very proud to be a... Read More →
AI & Emerging Technology Specialist, Maine Department of Education
Nicole is the Emerging Technology Digital Specialist for the Maine Department of Education, where she has supported the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms across the state of Maine for the past two and a half years. With over 20 years of experience as a math... Read More →
Thursday October 9, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EDT Pine Tree
Join us for a workshop designed for educators to start a digital wellness class in their schools. Explore the importance of digital wellness, integrate mindfulness practices, and engage in hands-on projects focused on responsible technology use. Learn effective classroom management strategies to promote healthy tech habits and create a supportive environment. Empower students with the skills to navigate the digital landscape mindfully and foster a healthier relationship with technology!
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!
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 →
Accessibility Enthusiast, Constant Learner, Apple Distinguished Educator
Jordyn Zimmerman is a graduate student of education at Boston College studying Curriculum and Instruction. Before graduate school, she interned at the National Disability Rights Network and completed her bachelor’s degree in Education Policy at Ohio University, where she founded... Read More →
Thursday October 9, 2025 10:50am - 12:00pm EDT Stage
Join this session to learn how blending Universal Design for Learning principles & Alternative Augmentative Communication can remove structural obstacles for students through creative funding solutions, focused professional development, embedded coaching, & sustainable systems. The story of the journey offers a blueprint for revolutionizing AAC implementation, providing a replicable framework that empowers teachers & fosters inclusive environments where all students have a voice.
Educators have the hefty task of preparing students for an evolving, tech-driven future. In this session, we’ll explore how customized, flexible professional learning can help, and invite you to take part in a collaborative think tank. Together, we’ll forecast what students might need next and co-design how professional learning can rise to meet that challenge. Your insights will help shape our next steps in staying relevant and responsive in the age of AI and quantum computing.
MLTI Ambassador Program Coordinator, Maine DOE - Learning Through Technology Team
Jonathan has worked in education for over thirty years as a teacher, technology integrator, education attorney, and professional development coordinator. His mission is to support educators to better understand how tech can transform teaching and learning. He is very proud to be a... Read More →
Ready to make AI fun, creative, and accessible for all ages? In AI Story Studio, students in grades 3–12 use AI tools to dream up sequels to favorite stories and bring them to life in 3D virtual worlds. Along the way, they learn how AI works, how to use it responsibly, and even how to start programming with AI—no experience needed. Come see how storytelling becomes a launchpad for AI literacy, student voice, and some wildly creative world building.
Hannah Walden, Director of Curriculum at Hello World CS, has over two decades of experience working in education. Prior to her current role, Hannah oversaw the curriculum team at CodePath, managing the rollout of five industry-aligned pathways. At Code.org, Hannah led the 6-12 curriculum... Read More →
Thursday October 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Capitol
Come and learn about the different opportunities for students of all ages to get involved in competitive robotics in Maine. Presenters will discuss an overview of programs, address questions, provide demos and show you how you can get started in your school.
Come learn how Glenburn School uses Wixie to empower students to express their ideas, collaborate effectively, and engage in meaningful learning experiences. Explore examples of projects that amplify creativity and learning in students, building literacy, numeracy, and technology skills. By merging traditional teaching methods with digital tools, attendees will gain insights into how to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and artistic expression in students.
Following up on "Building and Managing a Mobile Maker Lab," this hands-on session lets you directly experience the power of a mobile maker lab! Get practical experience using our laser engraver, 3D printers, and smart cutting machine. Learn essential operation and software skills, gaining the confidence to integrate these tools into your classroom and empower student creativity.
Susie Simmons is a an instructional technology coach for Bonny Eagle Middle School & High School in Buxton/Standish, Maine. Her ed tech passions include 3D printing, virtual & augmented reality, spreadsheets, coding, and workload automating. She has a B.S. in Technology Education... Read More →
How might we apply the underpinnings of tabletop and video game design to the demonstration of deeper content knowledge, social-emotional growth, and future-ready skill development? Arrive in this workshop intrigued; leave with designs for applying game-based thinking to your impact area.
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)
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
This session will demonstrate some ideas for professional development to introduce students in the middle school levels of artificial intelligence tools. Emphasis will also be placed on allowing students to question the pros and cons of these tools. Participants will be shown a few structured professional development models used with success as well as have the ability to experiment with tools that were demonstrated to students in stations.
Director of Technology & Innovation, York School Department
Eric Lawson has been in education for over 20 years. He has been an elementary teacher, a technology integrator, an Admin Curriculum/Technology Integrator, and is currently the Director of Technology & Libraries for the York School Department in York, Maine. He has been published... Read More →
Thursday October 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT Augusta
This playful, hands-on workshop blends STEM, storytelling, and environmental science to build core competencies and creativity. Research an endangered animal, design its habitat, build an eco-bot, and set it free in your nature preserve! Educators leave with their own bot, plus the knowledge, resources, and inspiration to bring this engaging project to their classrooms right away.
3DuxDesign's cardboard-based STEM kits and associated online project-based learning resources are ideal for your k-12 students. Our materials focus on using the design thinking process and hands-on prototyping to solve real-world challenges for a deeper, more authentic learning experience... Read More →
Thursday October 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT Capitol
Take home a unit plan from this workshop. Learn how students at Pemetic Elementary School created their own French chocolate molds from 3D printed models that they designed. In this inter-disciplinary project, students then poured chocolates from their molds, created tags or wrappers, and then create a French Chocolaté Market for a local senior center.
In year one we taught the unit to 6th and 7th grade students. In year two we taught the unit to 5th and 6th grade students.
Mike Brzezowski is a technology integrator/coordinator for Pemetic Elementary School, a small public PreK-8 school on Mount Desert Island in Maine. He has a B.S. degree in Biology from Penn State University and an M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education from the University of Maine... Read More →
Far too often, kids use tech in ways that distract them. But are we any less guilty? And are they to blame? In this session, we’ll look at how big tech manipulates our students (and us!) and how we can help empower one another to redefine our relationships with our devices. We will discuss ways to refocus our attention on what matters: our amazing students and excellent teachers. And, we will conclude by sharing and crowdsourcing strategies to help build a culture of healthy, mindful tech use in classrooms where our devices work for us -- not the other way around!
MLTI Ambassador Program Coordinator, Maine DOE - Learning Through Technology Team
Jonathan has worked in education for over thirty years as a teacher, technology integrator, education attorney, and professional development coordinator. His mission is to support educators to better understand how tech can transform teaching and learning. He is very proud to be a... Read More →
Discover tech tools that highlight inclusive learning for all students. Just as each learner is unique, tech can illuminate their path to success. Explore digital and AI tools for access to content and creative expression. Leave with practical "bright ideas" to light up your classroom!
Best-Selling Author of Empower, Director of Learning and Innovation, Faculty at UPenn Graduate School of Education
A.J. Juliani is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of Adaptable. He serves as an Instructor for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PLN) and former Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As a Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT Augusta
Let’s back up a couple of steps. Instead of jumping right into all the cool tools, do we know what genAI is? Are you an AI-aware educator? How is genAI affecting instruction in the classroom? Push pause for a moment and let’s talk about the challenges, possibilities, and how to leverage it to your advantage. We’ll tackle key conversations with students, set boundaries, and focus on how AI can enhance—not replace—thinking.
Director of EdTech Learning & Growth, Pinkerton Academy
Christina DiMicelli is the Director of EdTech Learning & Growth at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH with 15+ years of experience in education. She currently serves on the NHSTE board as the Professional Learning Chair, works with CMTC as the Social Media Ambassador, and is a Google... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT Penobscot
Let's stir up spooky delight in this hands-on Halloween STEM fright! Participants craft haunted houses with lights that flicker, trap doors that drop, and googly-eyed ghost-bots that sneak by. While building, we'll explore engineering, energy, circuits, and motion—and explore literacy, math, and tech extensions for deeper learning. Participants leave with a haunted prototype, inspiration and the resources to bring seasonal, cross-curricular creativity into their classrooms.
Friday October 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT Capitol
Ignite student passion! Learn how to create tech-rich, project-based learning experiences that empower elementary students to become published authors. Explore real-world issue projects like "Hanif & Gethera" (food security, green screen), "Buggy Bugs Rough" (insects, digital storytelling), and "Trash Prince" (recycling, digital collage). Discover tools & methods for student-driven publications, & find out how Go2Science can streamline your project planning.
This session will examine how to use STEAM in the classroom to engage learners and turn them into problem solvers. It will focus on different thinking processes, routines, and practices, as well as where to begin moving STEAM into your curriculum.
In this session, we will explore micro:bits newly released CreateAI platform, which allows users to create machine learning models using micro:bit sensor data. We will provide an introduction to the CreateAI tools and highlight opportunities for integrating projects into content areas such as ELA and science. Participants will need at least a computing device with USB-A connection/dongle. Micro:bits will be provided for use within the session.
Increase agricultural literacy statewide by connecting your students with hands-on, technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges by integrating lessons. Micro:Bits will be provided, but participants should bring their laptops. The target audience of this PD session is Maine middle school science, tech integrators, science, and computer science teachers. Hands-on learning of the physical computing device used with lessons to integrate life science and CS in middle schools.
Director, STEM Pathways & Innovation, Educate Maine
I lead the Project>Login & Maine Mobile BioLab programs at Educate Maine and love to support teachers as they implement computer science in their schools. I am a trained SCRIPT facilitator, the community partner for Girls Who Code, and the regional partner, along with MMSA, for Code.org's... Read More →
With over two decades of experience ranging from molecular biology labs to middle school classrooms, Heather brings a unique blend of technical expertise and educational insight to her work. She currently serves as a middle school STEM educator on the Maine Mobile BIOLAB with Educate... Read More →
Discover how Maine districts are using Infinite Campus to transform attendance data into actionable insights! This session will showcase how St. George MSU created google sheets to track attendance trends and how Gorham School district developed real-time attendance dashboards. Learn to generate visual reports, customize data trackers, and streamline analysis to improve attendance outcomes in your schools.
Come join us for this interactive session to boost student engagement with AI! Learn how to use AI tools to gamify your classroom, create interactive activities, and design high-interest content that captivates and motivates your students.
AI & Emerging Technology Specialist, Maine Department of Education
Nicole is the Emerging Technology Digital Specialist for the Maine Department of Education, where she has supported the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms across the state of Maine for the past two and a half years. With over 20 years of experience as a math... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am EDT Pine Tree
How might we solve the novel? How might we address the climate mess? How might we wrangle the angles? During this interactive design sprint, learn how adopting a design thinking mindset, applying a learner-friendly design process, and integrating purpose-driven digital tools can amplify classroom assessments from dumpster projects to authentic innovations. Bring the devices and apps that bring you and your learners joy.
Hear how a Tech Integrator and a School Librarian successfully modeled, practiced, and built digital citizenship competencies in their learning community with Book Creator. Join a guided exploration of the app and learn strategies for utilizing this dynamic tool. Engage in conversations, get creative, and collaboratively learn how using Book Creator can empower inclusive, balanced, and safe online behaviors.
The printed news is dying, but we need to revive it! In this session, we will explore how to help children become high quality reporters who are always on the lookout for a good story. We will share our learning and thinking from behind the scenes, editing, printing and distribution. Come learn and share how to help the newspaper make a comeback that is meaningful to your school and students. Feel free to bring a laptop or tablet!
District Technology Training Coordinator, Mt. Blue Regional School District - RSU 9
I am a District Technology Training Coordinator for Mt. Blue Regional School District - RSU 9. I work with both staff and students supporting implementation and integration of technology into the curriculum, PreK-12. I also support all district staff with the use and understanding... Read More →
In this session participants will learn about various family engagement nights that can be done on a budget. Examples will focus on Mt. Blue Middle School's 6th grade, who hosted a Family STEM Night, Family Game Night, and an end of the year Celebration of Learning. Participants will learn easy to follow steps to pull together meaningful family engagement nights, what went well and what needed modification for the future, and ways to get community support.
Ditch the laptops and grab the craft supplies—we’re making monsters! In this hands-on K–5 workshop, educators team up to explore CS concepts like input, processing, and output by designing and coding custom creatures. The project blends creativity, teamwork, and tech-free CS instruction, with cross-curricular links to literacy and life science. Leave with classroom-ready strategies and the inspiration to bring STEM to life—no coding background needed!
3DuxDesign's cardboard-based STEM kits and associated online project-based learning resources are ideal for your k-12 students. Our materials focus on using the design thinking process and hands-on prototyping to solve real-world challenges for a deeper, more authentic learning experience... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am EDT Capitol
Carl has been an educator for over 25 years and has been part of a strong educational shift with thoughtful technology integration ever since his first day stepping into the classroom. From his start as a teacher all the way through becoming a district leader, he’s always held one... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am EDT Augusta
In this popular annual session, David Trask will share his favorite tech tools, web sites, and toys that will enhance your productivity both in and out of the classroom! join us. Learn about new things and share yours!
K-12 IT teams often cite data silos as one of the biggest barriers to providing timely and effective classroom support. The inefficiencies of juggling multiple systems and switching between endless tabs to find needed data quickly add up. These workflow bottlenecks slow down not only tech support but also impact district maintenance, administrative staff, and teaching staff, ultimately affecting classroom instruction.
National District Relationships Manager, IncidentIQ
Former middle school educator and coach, ELA department coordinator, and girls' athletic coordinator. Passionate about helping districts all over the country improve day-to-day operations; loves to cook and entertain and travels frequently. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Incident IQ is... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am EDT Piscataquis
Canva for Education is becoming that ‘one stop shop’ for both teachers and students. Just this year, Canva release new features such as Canva Sheets, Canva Code, and enhancements for Canva AI. Let’s take the opportunity to dive into these as well as other good to know features to help tell stories we want to share.
Craig Sheil has been in the education field for the past 22 years, with his current role as a Digital Learning Specialist at a high school in NH. He is a Canva for Teachers Canvassador and Google for Education Trainer. He can also be found co-teaching graduate level technology courses... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am EDT Penobscot
Discover the Power of Data Collection Join us to explore how data collection reveals stories about our environment and communities at local, state, and global levels. Learn how to enhance social studies research topics using StoryMaps, which integrate various media and maps. ArcGIS, a free educational application, offers an engaging way for students to connect with real-time data and gain insights into industry-relevant tools. Bring your laptop!
Best-Selling Author of Empower, Director of Learning and Innovation, Faculty at UPenn Graduate School of Education
A.J. Juliani is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of Adaptable. He serves as an Instructor for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PLN) and former Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As a Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 10:50am - 12:00pm EDT Stage
Design smarter, not harder. Unlock the power of Universal Design for Learning and differentiation with the support of AI and educational technology. This session explores how AI and other tech tools can help educators easily create differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners. Learn how to increase student engagement and foster student agency, all while reducing your planning time. Leave with ready-to-use ideas to transform your classroom into a place where every student can thrive.
Empower your educators with Generative AI (genAI). What is it? How might we design effective professional learning opportunities while fostering a culture of exploration and responsible genAI use? What’s happening with AI in Edu right now? What is important for educators to know about genAI right now and how might we teach them? I’ll share what we have done for the past 3 years. What will YOUR roadmap look like?
Director of EdTech Learning & Growth, Pinkerton Academy
Christina DiMicelli is the Director of EdTech Learning & Growth at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH with 15+ years of experience in education. She currently serves on the NHSTE board as the Professional Learning Chair, works with CMTC as the Social Media Ambassador, and is a Google... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Penobscot
In this session, educators will explore fun, interactive activities that engage students in using AI creatively and ethically. Through unconventional AI tools and activities, and a focus on responsible AI use, participants will learn how to spark curiosity and foster innovation through ethical AI use. Walk away with practical strategies to inspire your students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and use AI as a tool for learning and problem-solving.
AI & Emerging Technology Specialist, Maine Department of Education
Nicole is the Emerging Technology Digital Specialist for the Maine Department of Education, where she has supported the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms across the state of Maine for the past two and a half years. With over 20 years of experience as a math... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Arnold
Tinkercad is often used for creating 3D objects that can be 3D printed. But it can also be used to teach basic electronics all the way up to coding Arduinos in a virtual environment. This session will be a quick run-through of the four units I cover with middle school students each year. This is a hands-on session and participants should be ready to play along in their own Tinkercad account.
Discover how the library can lead with heart! This session outlines a yearlong program of monthly, theme-based book displays, events, and activities designed to boost student culture and faculty morale. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas to make your library the vibrant hub of your school community.
We'll cover the basics of 3D printer operation, design software, and classroom-friendly workflows, then dive into how to responsibly manage filament waste by introducing closed-loop recycling methods—turning failed prints and scrap plastic into fresh filament. You'll leave with practical lesson ideas, tips on setting up a 3D maker space, and resources for incorporating both technical and environmental literacy into STEM, art, and project-based learning units.
Many of us are doing some great things in the classroom. Some of us are looking for great ideas. Do you have a project that is working really well with your students? This is what today’s session is for. As STEM educators it would be nice to have a shared space where we can include the curriculum that we are teaching. If you are teaching a fun unit that you think will benefit other, share it. We will create a shared Google folder where you can go in and include some of your units.
Carl has been an educator for over 25 years and has been part of a strong educational shift with thoughtful technology integration ever since his first day stepping into the classroom. From his start as a teacher all the way through becoming a district leader, he’s always held one... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Augusta
The Student Leadership Ambassadors of Maine or SLAM is made of students from across the state who connect over technology topics and more. Join us to learn about how to participate in the weekly live streams or have an in person event at your school! Turn students into tech problem finders and provide the tools for them to solve those problems.
SLAM Coordinator / Technology Integrator, Regional School Unit #19
Starting his teaching career in New Zealand, Kern is presently the Technology Integrator at Regional School Unit #19 and Coordinator of the Student Leadership Ambassador program in central Maine. He has provided support to educators for over two decades and has conducted professional... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Fort Western
Gaming, cell phones, inattention… Oh, my! This session will provide an overview of how to form a Tech Task Force to improve student tech use in schools. Participants will learn how to bring together staff members to identify problems & solutions related to device-based education and how to craft a vision for effective technology use in your district. Come ready to collaborate, reflect, and gather ideas to take back to your district. A device is not required for this session.
Assistive Technology (AT) can support equitable access for all learners. This session delves into the role of creating inclusive educational environments. We will explore AT solutions for different physical and cognitive barriers and innovative tools to support individuals with diverse learning needs. Participants will gain valuable insights into implementing effective AT solutions for a wide array of curriculum content fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowering learners.
Best-Selling Author of Empower, Director of Learning and Innovation, Faculty at UPenn Graduate School of Education
A.J. Juliani is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of Adaptable. He serves as an Instructor for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PLN) and former Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As a Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →
Friday October 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT Augusta
Many educators want to make sure that students are using generative AI in meaningful ways and not using it as a crutch. The emphasis should be on making sure that human intelligence is at the forefront. But how do we do this? What conversations should we have with students? This session aims to provide you with practical activities, scenarios, and strategies to use with students to help encourage them to use generative AI in a meaningful way.
Friday October 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT Penobscot
Building an app sounds hard, but it can be easy to get started with Code.org's App lab. Come learn how to build a working app on your tablet or laptop. Also Learn about opportunities for students to build apps and even compete!
Why should we be building globally competent students & what the heck are the SDGs? Bring yourself, a device to connect to the internet, and a curious mind as we discuss globally competent students and the SDGs. You'll leave with tools including the framework, examples from a Fullbright HS classroom, links and resources, and more. Engaging students in relevant and glocal opportunities is an amazing way to teach any subject: including computer science! This will be an interactive session.
How can MLTI better serve our youngest learners? The team is on the case! We will talk about successes from recent years and plans for the 25-26 school year, but we want to hear from you! If you are an elementary educator, please come, share and advocate how MLTI can best serve you and your students.
NASA's Alien by Design is a series of activities accessible to multiple grade levels. In one, students create a custom alien adapted to conditions on an exoplanet recently viewed by the James Webb Space Telescope using 3D modeling in Tinkercad. They will label the features of their creation, viewing it in virtual reality through MergeEDU. This design process can be used in other disciplines besides science as well.
This course explores practical ways to use AI and 3D printing in education, featuring real student projects. Educators will learn to integrate Canva, Suno and 3D Printing into classes to enhance creativity, efficiency, and digital literacy. Through hands-on activities, participants will gain strategies for AI-powered design, writing, and multimedia projects, preparing students for the future of learning.
Join us to explore innovative methods for enhancing student engagement and creativity with Book Creator. We will showcase two distinct projects: a fable writing initiative and a World War II research project, highlighting how multimedia transforms learning experiences. Discover how to create authentic audiences, empower students to see themselves as authors, and turn written assignments into dynamic multimedia projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire creativity in your classroom!
This session will discuss how technology leaders can find and cultivate other technology leaders from among school staff. There are often school staff who are great with technology but are not technology leaders by title; finding these individuals and making them your allies can aid in finding new technologies to use, aid in rolling out new inititatives, and keeping a pulse on technology use within your school.
I have been a Director of Technology for over 20 years and have seen some amazing changes in educational technology! My passion is technology leadership.
Friday October 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT Piscataquis
