This session establishes a foundation for AI in K–12 by building a shared language and a "human-first" mindset. Participants will explore the current AI landscape through collaborative mapping, identifying high-value, low-risk use cases that streamline school workflows while prioritizing data privacy and accuracy.
Attendees will move from theory to action by co-creating responsible use norms and a personalized use-case map. By balancing time-saving automation with critical oversight, participants will leave with the practical tools and ethical frameworks necessary to lead intentional AI integration in their classrooms and offices.
Story Driven STEM brings literacy and STEM together by using stories as a starting point for hands-on problem solving. In this session, K–2 teachers will explore how students can identify challenges faced by story characters and design creative solutions through the engineering process. Participants will learn practical strategies for guiding structured creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through meaningful, story-driven design experiences.
Lindsay works to help schools navigate the world of maker education. Lindsay supports schools across the country in finding the right tools for their makerspace and provides professional development for new makerspace and/or product implementation. She also writes blogs for Mackin... Read More →
Professional Development and Training Specialist, Seesaw
Rebecca Hatton is a Professional Development and Training Specialist at Seesaw Learning. Prior to working at Seesaw, Rebecca taught for 6 years in San Diego County, teaching elementary students both virtually and in person. Rebecca loved using Seesaw in her own classroom to engage... Read More →
Allie McIntyre is an Instructional Partner at Seesaw. Prior to joining Seesaw, she taught Fourth and Fifth grade, was a Reading Interventionist, and an Instructional Coach. With a focus on using technology to transform her teaching and give students access to the learning, she empowered... Read More →
Story Driven STEM brings literacy and STEM together by using stories as a starting point for hands-on problem solving. In this session, K–2 teachers will explore how students can identify challenges faced by story characters and design creative solutions through the engineering process. Participants will learn practical strategies for guiding structured creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through meaningful, story-driven design experiences.
Lindsay works to help schools navigate the world of maker education. Lindsay supports schools across the country in finding the right tools for their makerspace and provides professional development for new makerspace and/or product implementation. She also writes blogs for Mackin... Read More →
What if you could create a custom, illustrated book for your students in less time than it takes to brew a cup of coffee? Join this hands-on session to explore the "Gemini Gems" designed specifically for the K–2 classroom.
We’ll spend most of our time mastering the Storybook Gem, where you’ll learn to generate custom decodable texts and narrated flip-books tailored to your students’ interests and current phonics goals. See how to turn a simple prompt into a storybook complete with AI-generated illustrations and a built-in Read-Aloud feature. We’ll also peek at other Gems that can instantly simplify your week: from creating Morning Message ideas to generating leveled reading passages. Leave with the confidence to use Gemini as your creative teaching partner and a library of custom stories your students will love!
In this session, you will learn strategies to foster meaningful conversations with families, strengthen relationships, and actively involve them in celebrating student learning with Seesaw.
Professional Development and Training Specialist, Seesaw
Rebecca Hatton is a Professional Development and Training Specialist at Seesaw Learning. Prior to working at Seesaw, Rebecca taught for 6 years in San Diego County, teaching elementary students both virtually and in person. Rebecca loved using Seesaw in her own classroom to engage... Read More →
Allie McIntyre is an Instructional Partner at Seesaw. Prior to joining Seesaw, she taught Fourth and Fifth grade, was a Reading Interventionist, and an Instructional Coach. With a focus on using technology to transform her teaching and give students access to the learning, she empowered... Read More →
Engage your youngest learners in computer science with Launch Pad’s block to text-based coding, games, unplugged activities, and more. Spanish + English curriculum available.
Students as early as Kindergarten can learn computer science concepts. In Skill Struck's Launch Pad, students Students can:
Use inclusive characters and story development scripts to help express themselves through code.
Start getting comfortable with coding concepts through click-an- drag components.
Receive immediate feedback on their block-coding challenges so they can progress at their own pace.
What if you could create a custom, illustrated book for your students in less time than it takes to brew a cup of coffee? Join this hands-on session to explore the "Gemini Gems" designed specifically for the K–2 classroom.
We’ll spend most of our time mastering the Storybook Gem, where you’ll learn to generate custom decodable texts and narrated flip-books tailored to your students’ interests and current phonics goals. See how to turn a simple prompt into a storybook complete with AI-generated illustrations and a built-in Read-Aloud feature. We’ll also peek at other Gems that can instantly simplify your week: from creating Morning Message ideas to generating leveled reading passages. Leave with the confidence to use Gemini as your creative teaching partner and a library of custom stories your students will love!
AI and computer science are becoming an integral part of everyday life, yet students are increasingly "screened-out". Looking for a fresh approach? Transform computer science into a hands-on experience with LEGO® Education! Join us to see tactile, collaborative lessons you can use to build computer science skills and help students become responsible digital citizens. From kindergarten through eighth grade, LEGO® Education makes computer science approachable and safe. Join us to learn more.
Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo brings more than two decades of firsthand experience using LEGO® Education solutions to her role as a Solution Architect. She works closely with districts to design learning experiences that align with their curricular goals and to equip teachers with the... Read More →
My passion is in helping educators integrate hands on, inquiry-based learning into their classrooms. My goal is to empower students to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and build real-world problem-solving skills. I began my teaching career in 1993 and have held many positions... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am MDT 💡Imaginarium
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.
AI doesn't have to be scary or overwhelming. Join us to explore safe, engaging ways to teach AI and machine learning in middle school classrooms. Through hands-on activities and standards-aligned lessons, you’ll experience how students can build and test simple AI models, analyze data, and understand the role of human decision-making in technology. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your CS program, you’ll walk away with practical tools and approachable language to help students explore AI with confidence.
Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo brings more than two decades of firsthand experience using LEGO® Education solutions to her role as a Solution Architect. She works closely with districts to design learning experiences that align with their curricular goals and to equip teachers with the... Read More →
My passion is in helping educators integrate hands on, inquiry-based learning into their classrooms. My goal is to empower students to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and build real-world problem-solving skills. I began my teaching career in 1993 and have held many positions... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am MDT 💡Imaginarium
This session will explore Skill Struck's age-appropriate, engaging, and ethical AI Literacy course. For grades K-2, the Introduction to AI course helps young learners understand AI through hands-on and group activities that build critical thinking and awareness of AI’s role in daily life.
Students do NOT use AI in this course, they simply start learning about it so they can start to think critically about it.
Every student has a story and this session is all about helping them share it. Participants will explore how digital storytelling can bring learning to life while supporting student voice and making thinking visible. You’ll see how this work fits naturally into what you already teach, explore engaging digital tools, and get hands-on time to create your own short project. You’ll leave with practical ideas and strategies you can use right away in your classroom.
Lisa Corrao is a Digital Learning Coach for Santa Fe Public Schools, where she currently supports educators at El Dorado Community School and Salazar Elementary. She brings a rich background in education, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s in Library... Read More →
Hello, my name is Zelda Sanchez. I’ve been part of Santa Fe Public Schools since 2009. I have taught kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade. I’m a National Board Certified teacher and am in my first year as a Digital Learning Coach at Amy Biehl and Gonzales Community Schools. I find... Read More →
Ozobots are powerful classroom tools because they turn lessons into memorable, hands-on learning experiences that engage students of all ages and abilities—students program small, portable robots with color-coded paths to practice skills like phonics, vocabulary, and problem-solving rather than passively completing worksheets. Beyond student engagement, Ozobots are easy to store and set up, supported by standards-aligned lesson libraries and teacher guides, and useful for formative assessment through observation of student-created tracks and programs. The session covers Ozobot basics (how they work and color coding), where to find and adapt high-quality lesson plans, practical cross-curricular activity examples, classroom management and differentiation strategies, and hands-on demos and troubleshooting so teachers leave with concrete, classroom-ready strategies to integrate Ozobots and boost engagement and learning.
I have worked with the Santa Fe Public Schools in the Technology Department for 30 years, with the last five years focused on my role as a Digital Learning Coach. My work centers on partnering with teachers to explore and implement technology tools that enrich classroom instruction... Read More →
I am a passionate educator and learning coach with 26 years of experience in K–8 teaching and instructional coaching. My heart is in project-based learning, where I strive to foster enduring understanding and spark imagination in every classroom I enter.Driven by a love for data... Read More →
How do we empower our youngest learners to share their thinking before they’ve mastered the keyboard? Join this hands-on session designed to make Google Workspace work for the K–2 classroom! Discover how the all-new Google Vids provides a simple, "no-friction" way for students and teachers to create video stories and reading fluency checks in just a few clicks.
We’ll also dive into Google Slides power moves for teachers: learn how to enhance your lessons with integrated audio and turn your slides into a dynamic teaching tool using the built-in pen and laser pointer features. You’ll leave with practical, low-prep creative strategies to make your daily routines more visual, interactive, and accessible for every little learner.
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 →
