ACTEM2025: Full Schedule

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8:30am EDT

METDA

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

Piscataquis

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

Tech Directors

9:40am EDT

METDA

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

Piscataquis

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

Tech Directors

1:00pm EDT

METDA

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

Piscataquis

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

Tech Directors

2:10pm EDT

METDA

Thursday October 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT

Piscataquis

Thursday October 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT
Piscataquis

Tech Directors

8:00am EDT

Machine Learning Projects with Micro:bits

Friday October 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Piscataquis

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.

Speakers

Ian Collins

STEM Education Specialist, Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance

Friday October 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Piscataquis

Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

9:10am EDT

Breaking Down Data Silos for Better Efficiency

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

Piscataquis

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.

Speakers

Courtney White

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

Tech Directors/Admins

1:00pm EDT

From Prints to Purpose: 3D Printing & Plastic Recycling

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

Piscataquis

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.

Speakers

Lou Jones-Rodriguez

IT Lead/Tech Coordinator, AOS91/Mount Desert Island Regional School System

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

Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

2:10pm EDT

Finding the Tech Leaders in Your School

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

Piscataquis

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.

Speakers

Dr David Fournier

Director of Technology, RSU 71

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

Tech Directors/Admins