High school students benefit from digital learning environments that are organized, intuitive, and designed to support increasing independence and responsibility. In this hands-on session, 9-12 teachers will explore effective strategies for building clear, student-centered Canvas/Open Access courses that improve navigation, communication, and engagement. Participants will examine ways to structure modules, streamline instructions, and design consistent course layouts that help students stay focused and accountable. Teachers will leave with practical templates, examples, and at least one revised module or page that can be immediately implemented to improve clarity and student access in their courses.
As an Education Technology Specialist, Katrina has 25 years of experience working with schools to achieve the goal of integrating technology into the curriculum. Katrina has a bachelor's degree in K-8 Education from Haskell University and a master's degree in Instructional Technologies... Read More →
I’m a Digital Learning Coach with over four years of experience helping teachers and staff integrate technology into their instruction and planning, and 8 years of teaching experience in middle school classrooms. With a background in science and technology education, I’m passionate... Read More →
Join us on a learning adventure as we explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines can help create learning experiences where every student can thrive. Along the way, participants will discover how approved SFPS tools, including Read&Write, can support learners of all abilities, from multilingual students to those with disabilities or those who benefit from additional scaffolds. Through hands-on activities and guided exploration, educators will uncover practical strategies to expand access, boost engagement, and empower students to become more independent explorers in their own learning journey.
Aoife is an Educator and Learning Scientist from Dublin, Ireland, who was raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She brings her understanding of Universal Design for Learning, Project-Based Learning, and bilingual education to her role as a Digital Learning Coach with the Santa Fe Public... Read More →
Célangé Santiso Black is a Digital Learning Coach with Santa Fe Public Schools. She is a National Board Certified Teacher with 24 years of experience in elementary and middle school education and holds her Education Administration license in New Mexico. Outside of work, she loves... Read More →
Lets journey through a quick setup, live demos, and guided “Challenge Stations,” on Brisk’s core tools including instant lesson and quiz creation, powerful personalized feedback, student writing process insights, and differentiation at any reading level. Leave this session with ready-to-use resources, fresh ideas, and the confidence to make Brisk your go-to AI sidekick for the upcoming school year.
Hello, my name is Lynn Wasilewski and I have been with Santa Fe Public Schools for the past 30 years. I am currently a Digital Learning Coach at Capital High School, and a former teacher with 21 years in the classroom.
With over 20 years of experience across elementary and high school education, I focus on creating engaging, innovative learning opportunities that empower teachers and support student success. Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar, watching football, hunting, and exploring trails... Read More →
Not all screen time is created equal. As schools and teachers across the country rethink device use and push back on passive tech, Edpuzzle offers a way to use its suite of tools so that students are actually doing something meaningful on their screens.
In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to use the full platform with intention by choosing the right format for the job and embedding purposeful questions that require thinking, not just clicking. We'll explore interactive videos that replace passive viewing, Quizzes that gamify formative assessment without turning it into a points chase, Slides that bring a lecture to life with embedded checks for understanding, Docs that deliver chunked, scaffolded reading with built-in accessibility supports, and Student Projects that shift students from consumers to creators. We'll also cover how to pair Edpuzzle with discussion, off-screen tasks, and small-group instruction, plus how to use real-time data to guide next steps. You'll leave with a ready-to-use lesson and a clear framework for deciding when an Edpuzzle is the right tool for the job—and when to put the screens away entirely.
Sarah Caffee brings 15 years of experience in education to her role as an Edpuzzle trainer. She has taught special education at both the elementary and high school levels, early math and literacy, and 9th grade history. Beyond the classroom, she has served as a high school principal... Read More →
Stop searching and start discovering! In this high-impact session for 9–12 educators, you’ll learn how to use NotebookLM as your personal research assistant. You can use this powerful AI tool to instantly synthesize complex instructional materials, from dense primary source documents and scientific journals to AP curriculum frameworks and lengthy literature.
Learn how to create digital notebooks that generate instant study guides, FAQ sheets, and even AI-generated audio overviews based on your specific classroom materials. Discover how to use NotebookLM to find hidden connections across your units and draft high-level discussion prompts that challenge your students’ critical thinking. You’ll leave with a Source-First workflow that saves you hours of prep and turns your most complex academic documents into ready-to-use classroom resources.
Explore Newsela content and features to enhance your lessons and support student needs. Discover varied content types, instructional resources like leveled texts and engagement features such as Annotations, Quizzes, and Write Prompts.
Enhance student accessibility and explore how Newsela supports High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). Review the latest articles and platform features, and learn effective strategies for utilizing Newsela to facilitate student research.
In a world of notifications, fast-paced tech integration, and relentless digital demands, educators are being asked to teach from within systems that often leave their nervous systems overstimulated, dysregulated, and depleted. This session explores how digitally driven classrooms impact educator well-being at a physiological and emotional level, and how we can build more sustainable practices from the inside out.
Blending neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and Human Sustainability principles, this session will guide participants in identifying how digital workflows, tech tools, and communication platforms contribute to chronic stress patterns. More importantly, it will offer concrete, doable strategies for creating calmer professional ecosystems, including sensory-aware tech routines, nervous system reset rituals, emotionally intelligent scheduling, and mindset shifts around digital urgency.
This session is about reclaiming emotional regulation, focus, and agency in a world that rewards constant connectivity. Educators will leave with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of what it means to teach well in a tech-rich environment.
