ACTEM2025: Full Schedule

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8:30am EDT

Me3D: Constructing Identity

Thursday October 9, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

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.

Speakers

Dr. Mark Kavanaugh

Psychology and Sociology Department Chair, Kennebec Valley Community College

Stephen LaRochelle

Library Director / Adjunct Instructor, Kennebec Valley Community College

Thursday October 9, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

1:00pm EDT

Monster Lab

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

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Learning about heridity in a hands on creative manner. Using punnett squares to predict the geno and pheno types of offspring.

Speakers

Stacey Scott

Classroom Facilitator, Community Regional Charter Schooll

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

Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

9:10am EDT

Extra, Extra Read All About It!!!

Friday October 10, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Arnold

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!

Speakers

Nicole Lesperance

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 →

Stacey Augustine

K-5 District GT Teacher, Mt. Blue Regional School District RSU9

Friday October 10, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Arnold

Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

1:00pm EDT

Fostering Future Innovators with Unconventional AI

Friday October 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Arnold

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.

Speakers

Kate Meyer

Instructional Innovation Coach/ELA Teacher, Mt. Desert Island High School

Nicole Davis

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
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2:10pm EDT

AI, 3D Printing and Classroom Engagement

Friday October 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT

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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.

Speakers

Randy Rothert

English Teacher, Carrabec High School

Rich Reichenbach

Art Teacher, Carrabec Community School

K-8 Art and Lead STEAM Teacher RSU-74, North Anson Me.

Friday October 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT
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