IgnitED 25: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

10:00am CDT

Accessibility for All! Title II Compliance LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Due to the update to Title II, this session will give an overview of the update, the timeline to comply, and action steps. Learn the difference between AT (assistive technology) and AEM (accessible educational materials) as well as tools that are available that you can easily implement in your classrooms in order to ensure that all students have access to all educational materials presented. These tools can be used to help all students, but can be particularly impactful for those students participating in MTSS groups, ESL students, students with physical, hearing, or visual impairments, students with limited attention, etc. (Previously Presented at WeLearn 2024)

Speakers

Christine Dillingham

Occupational Therapist, Jackson R-2

Leigh Barnhart

Psychological Examiner, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room A-120

ALL

10:00am CDT

Ask Away! Sparking Engagement and Turning Reluctant Learners into Active Responders! LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room A-121

In this session, we'll dive into two powerful strategies from Marzano's framework to engage reluctant learners and boost classroom participation. Learn how to craft and ask in-depth questions that spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking, while also exploring techniques to increase response rates from students who are hesitant to participate. Through practical tips and actionable strategies, you'll walk away with tools to foster a more interactive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring every student has a voice.

Speakers

Brandi Compass

Instructional Coach, Springfield Public Schools

With 16 years of experience in education, I have taught a wide range of subjects including kindergarten, 5th grade, 6th–8th grade mathematics, pre-algebra, algebra I, and geometry. I currently serve as an instructional coach at the middle school level, supporting teachers in refining... Read More →

Jeffrey Pettibone

Instructional Coach, Springfield Public Schools

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room A-121

ALL

10:00am CDT

Creating Assignments in the Age of AI (Repeated) LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room J-105

Explore strategies for crafting assignments and assessments that highlight human strengths while minimizing AI shortcuts. This interactive session guides teachers in designing authentic tasks that challenge AI’s limitations, fostering creativity, critical thinking and originality in student work. Bring you own laptop/tablet to try activities.

Speakers

Kate Horstmann

Technical Integration Specialist, MOREnet

Kate joined the MOREnet Training team in July of 2024 as a Technical Integration Specialist. With a background in teaching middle school social studies and STEM, she has been dedicated to enriching education through the integration of technology for the last four years. Kate also... Read More →

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room J-105

ALL

10:00am CDT

FIRST LEGO League Robotics STEM & Research Information LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room J-106

We will present about what the FIRST LEGO League Robotics program is and how to get a club started. We will explain the coding, innovation, and core values aspect of the program and how participating in the program helps students learn, grow, and achieve.

Speakers

Victoria Blaylock

Teacher, Jackson R2 Schools

Nathan Kohm

Teacher, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room J-106

ALL

10:00am CDT

From Data Overload to Powerful Dashboards LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room J-5

Do you have a wealth of data and having a problem making sense of it all? In this session, we’ll explore how to transform raw data into visually engaging, interactive dashboards using Looker Studio. Learn how to streamline reports, track key metrics, and create dynamic visualizations that support informed decision-making. Whether you're looking to monitor student performance, track attendance trends, or analyze budget data, this session will equip you with the tools to turn numbers into actionable insights.

Speakers

Michele Carmode

Curriculum Director, Dexter R-XI

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room J-5

ALL

10:00am CDT

Go with the (Work) Flow: Making Google Workspace Work for You LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

J-Wing Commons

Do you want to make your workdays less stressful and flow more smoothly? This session will teach you ways to use Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, etc.) to make your life easier!

Speakers

Gretchen Pendley

Instructional Technology Coach, Poplar Bluff R-1

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
J-Wing Commons

ALL

10:00am CDT

Google Goodies Reloaded LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Ignite Center

Ready to see what's new with your favorite Google tools and discover emerging tools? This session explores the latest enhancements and tools designed to boost productivity and creativity in your classroom Leave with practical strategies and resources to enhance your lessons and save valuable time. (This Presentation is Updated from IgnitED 2024)

Speakers

Brenda Spurgeon

Computer Teacher / Education Consultant, St. Patrick Catholic School

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Ignite Center

ALL

10:00am CDT

Khanmigo - Can AI Make Your Job Easier? LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room J-107

Khanmigo is a free AI program developed by Khan Academy. It provides tools to make our mundane tasks automatic. Learn how this program can help you while having some discussions about the dangers and benefits of AI.

Speakers

Theresa Taylor

business teacher, FBLA adviser, building tech, Cape Girardeau Public Schools District #63

I am a vetern business teacher and have been teaching upper level computer classes and College Readiness at Cape Central High School for 23 years. I am a Magic School AI Pioneer, Microsoft Office Specialist Certified, Google Level 1 Certified and a Missouri Regional Teacher of the... Read More →

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room J-107

ALL

10:00am CDT

Restorative Practices Anyone Can Use LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room J-109

In this session, participants will learn what restorative practices are, why they are effective in working with all students, including students with a background of trauma and/or disabilities, and how they can be implemented at all levels in a variety of settings.

Speakers

Jenny Moyers

School Counselor, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room J-109

ALL

10:00am CDT

Science of Reading (SOR), Structured Literacy, & Multisensory Approach: Classroom Strategies Benefitting All Readers LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

A-122

In this session, participants will be introduced to the research-based practices behind:

The Science of Reading - What is it?
Structured Literacy - How can we support struggling readers?
Multisensory Approach - Who needs this and why is it important?

Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
A-122

ALL

11:00am CDT

AI In the Classroom-A Practice Approach LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room J-106

This session allows teachers to explore the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and their specific applications in social studies. Explore outstanding ways you can make the most of this cutting-edge technology – specifically in your own social studies classroom. You will learn how to create a learning experience that strengthens students' critical thinking, creativity, and engagement. This seminar is designed to provide you with practical, actionable strategies and skills you can implement immediately to enhance your existing social studies curriculum, making it more interactive and impactful for your students.

Speakers

Rhett Oldham

Missouri Council for the Social Studies, President Emeritus & 2020 Gilder Lehrman Missouri History Teacher of the Year, St. Genevieve (Retired)

In this session, teachers will discover they can travel for free! In the United States and all over the world, there are programs they will allow teachers to travel for professional development and create a professional learning network that will be second to none!

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room J-106

ALL

11:00am CDT

Analog Adventures in a Video Game World: Using role playing games with students. LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room A-121

With over 50 million players since 1974 and an ever-growing current player base, Dungeons and Dragons is only one of countless role playing games (RPGs) currently being played. With that many people being involved on a constant basis, how can we leverage RPGs for use with students? Research shows that RPGs are rich in value when it comes to adolescent development. Interested attendees will walk away with both ideas and resources on using aspects of RPGs with adolescents in an outside of the school setting.

Speakers

Chris Elfrink

Content Instruction Consultant, SEMO RPDC

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room A-121

ALL

11:00am CDT

Beyond Behavior: Trauma-Informed Classroom Management LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

J-Wing Commons

Understanding more about the brain through the principles of the Neurosequential Model helps us to better address factors such as disruptive behavior, low motivation, and other undesirable behaviors in the classroom. Gain practical strategies applicable to all grade levels that will help you set your students up for success in the upcoming school year.

Speakers

Darbie Valenti Huff

Missouri State Teachers Association

Darbie Valenti Huff loves first and teaches second. Darbie’s teaching experience spans third through eighth grades along with serving as an adjunct professor. She was recognized as a STARR Teacher for the state of Missouri in 2006 and was later named the 2017 Missouri Teacher of... Read More →

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
J-Wing Commons

ALL

11:00am CDT

Creating Assignments in the Age of AI LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room J-105

Speakers

Kate Horstmann

Technical Integration Specialist, MOREnet

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room J-105

ALL

11:00am CDT

Google Goodies Reloaded (Repeated) LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Ignite Center

Speakers

Brenda Spurgeon

Computer Teacher / Education Consultant, St. Patrick Catholic School

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Ignite Center

ALL

11:00am CDT

Human Trafficking LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room J-107

Overview of labor/sex trafficking, what it is, at risk population, warning signs, resources.

Speakers

Laci Poole

Program Manager, CCC/CoNEXTion Street Outreach Program

Overview of labor/sex trafficking, what it is, at risk population, warning signs, resources.

Soni Lloyd

Peer Support Services Director, Community Counseling Center

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room J-107

ALL

11:00am CDT

Make it Accessible! LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room A-120

DescriptionDuring this session, learn the action steps to take to ensure accessibility when creating content. Then, practice making accessible google docs, slide decks, and/or Canva presentations. (Previously Presented at WeLearn 2024)

Speakers

Christine Dillingham

Occupational Therapist, Jackson R-2

Leigh Barnhart

Psychological Examiner, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room A-120

ALL

11:00am CDT

Making Magic with MagicSchool LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room J-104

MagicSchool offers so many helpful tools for educators; where do you start? During this session, we’ll explore tools like Text Leveler, Rubric Generator, IEP Generator, Standards Unpacker, 504 Plan Generator, and more.

Speakers

Jana Gerard

Director, EDvolution, Southeast Missouri State University

Dr. Jana Gerard is the coordinator of the EDvolution Center and an adjunct faculty member at Southeast Missouri State University, where she provides professional development to students, faculty, staff, and community educators on various educational technologies. Jana is an ISTE Certified... Read More →

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room J-104

ALL

11:00am CDT

Savvy Spending - Money Saving / Cash Back Tips for Teachers LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room J-5

Maximize your hard-earned dollars! In this session, you'll discover how to use retail apps, rebate platforms, and cash-back programs to stretch your budget. Learn practical tips and tricks to save money on everyday purchases — putting more money back in your pocket where it belongs!

Speakers

Michele Carmode

Curriculum Director, Dexter R-XI

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room J-5

ALL

11:00am CDT

The Portrait of a Gifted Student: Gifted Education in Southeast Missouri LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room J-103

Sharing the current state/updates of Gifted Education in Missouri. The overview of the goals of gifted programs here in Southeast Missouri.

Speakers

Lauren Skelton

Gifted Education Teacher, Jackson R2

Sharing the current state/updates of Gifted Education in Missouri. The overview of the goals of gifted programs here in Southeast Missouri.

Joseph Taylor

Gifted Education Teacher (Secondary), Cape Girardeau Public Schools

Shelby Evans

Elementary Gifted Teacher, Cape Girardeau Public Schools

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room J-103

ALL

11:00am CDT

What's the Function of the Behavior? LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room J-7

Behavior 101- An introduction to the science of behavior. This presentation will help teachers with behavior modification and help increase the success of the behavior interventions they put into place in their classroom.

Speakers

Kaitlyn Poythress

BCBA, Behavior Interventionist, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room J-7

ALL

12:45pm CDT

Brain Breaks and Bonds: Building a Connected Classroom LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Ignite Center

Want to shake things up in your classroom and build a stronger sense of community? We'll be diving into the power of quick, engaging brain breaks that do double duty: re-energizing students and fostering those crucial connections. Get ready to walk away with tons of practical ideas for games, activities, and mindful exercises that will help your students bond, collaborate, and feel more connected.

Speakers

Darbie Valenti Huff

Missouri State Teachers Association

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Ignite Center

ALL

12:45pm CDT

Bullying: Warning Signs, Response, and Special Populations LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Room J-107

Addressing bullying in the community is crucial due to its significant impact on individuals and overall well-being. Bullying can manifest in various forms, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. Current statistics reveal high prevalence rates and highlight its detrimental effects on mental health and academic performance. Recognizing warning signs of bullying is essential; these include unexplainable injuries, lost or destroyed belongings, frequent physical complaints, changes in eating or sleeping patterns, declining grades, sudden loss of friends, feelings of helplessness, and self-destructive behaviors. Identifying signs that a child may be bullying others is also important and includes physical or verbal aggression, having friends who bully, increased aggression, frequent detention, unexplained possessions, blaming others, and avoiding responsibility. This training can be tailored to specific populations such as schools, workplaces, or different age groups.

Speakers

Tim Grogan

Training Specialist, Community Counseling Center

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Room J-107

ALL

12:45pm CDT

Differentiate with Diffit LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Room J-104

Diffit is a generative AI tool that helps teachers create differentiated learning materials and standards-based activities. We will explore the summary, vocabulary word, comprehension check tools, and many more tools.

Speakers

Jana Gerard

Director, EDvolution, Southeast Missouri State University

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Room J-104

ALL

12:45pm CDT

Make it Accessible! (Repeat Session) LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Room A-120

During this session, learn the action steps to take to ensure accessibility when creating content. Then, practice making accessible google docs, slide decks, and/or Canva presentations. (Previously Presented at WeLearn 2024)

Speakers

Christine Dillingham

Occupational Therapist, Jackson R-2

Leigh Barnhart

Psychological Examiner, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Room A-120

ALL

12:45pm CDT

Mindful Eating + Reducing Stress with Meal Times LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Room J-109

In today’s fast-paced world, eating often becomes just another task on the to-do list, burdened by guilt, pressure, and stress. This presentation explores how to bring ease, joy, and mindfulness back to the table. Attendees will discover practical strategies to embrace mindful eating, which encourages savoring each bite and tuning into their body’s natural cues. The session will highlight the importance of keeping food fun—breaking free from rigid rules and celebrating meals as an opportunity for connection and creativity. Finally, participants will learn tips for minimizing the emotional weight carried into mealtimes by letting go of perfection, reducing decision fatigue, and embracing self-compassion. (Previously Presented at WeLearn 2024)

Speakers

Miranda Wehmeyer

Registered Dietician, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Room J-109

ALL

12:45pm CDT

Ready, Set, Succeed: Research & Test Prep Tools at Your Fingertips LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Room J-105

Explore two powerful, free tools that support academic achievement from start to finish! This session introduces EBSCO Explora, a user-friendly research platform that helps students find credible, age-appropriate articles, reference materials, and multimedia content—perfect for research projects and classroom assignments. We’ll also dive into LearningExpress Library, which offers guided test prep, skill-building tutorials, and full-length practice exams for the ACT, SAT, GED, and career certifications.

Speakers

Patti Jones

Technology Integration Specialist, MOREnet

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Room J-105

ALL

12:45pm CDT

Station Labs - DI for Your Classroom Made Easy LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Room J-7

Hit your DI Needs with minimal classroom upheaval. We will walk participants through a Stations lesson to maximize student learning with multiple learning styles.

Speakers

Jay Spurgeon

Teacher, Jackson R2

Hit your DI Needs with minimal classroom upheaval. We will walk participants through a Stations lesson to maximize student learning with multiple learning styles.

Casey Quade

Science Teacher, Jackson r2

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Room J-7

ALL

12:45pm CDT

The Prefrontal Patch: Updating Your Teaching Firmware for Adolescent Minds. LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Room A-121

We will dives into the dynamic world of adolescent brain development and why the current gen of student is just "different." We'll explore how modern research reveals significant shifts in neural pathways, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, impacting attention, decision-making, and emotional regulation. This session will translate these findings into practical strategies, empowering educators to adapt their instructional approaches and effectively engage today's students. Discover how to "update your teaching firmware" to align with the evolving landscape of adolescent cognition, fostering a more responsive and impactful learning environment.

Speakers

Chris Elfrink

Content Instruction Consultant, SEMO RPDC

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Room A-121

ALL

12:45pm CDT

Using AI for IEP and ELL modifications LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT

Room J-5

Do you have a classroom with students of all different levels? IEP, ELL, 504, High Achieving all need different modifications to help them be successful. Learn how AI can help you to easily modify assignments to reach all learners.

Speakers

Kinsey Martin

Technology Instructional Specialist, Jackson R-2 School District

I a Technology Instructional Specalist at Jackson R-2 School District in Jackson Missouri. I taught 7th and 8th grade science for 11 years. I taught Co-taught science, ELL students, and science electives.

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:35pm CDT
Room J-5

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Burnout and Self Care Strategies in the Workplace LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room J-6

The training on self-care and burnout in the workplace emphasizes the importance of preventing burnout and maintaining well-being. Burnout, as defined by the WHO, is a state of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, leading to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced performance. Causes include excessive workload, lack of control, and poor work-life balance. The effects of burnout are significant: for employees, it results in mental and physical health issues and decreased job satisfaction, while organizations face reduced productivity, high turnover, and increased healthcare costs. The training will also explore strategies and successful examples of programs aimed at reducing burnout, highlighting effective approaches for improving employee well-being and organizational health.

Speakers

Sarah Sims

Training Coordinator and Mindfulness Coach, Community Counseling Center

Julie Wisdom

Training Specialist, Community Counseling Center

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room J-6

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Canva in Education: Beyond the Flyer LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Ignite Center

Canva is more than just a design tool—it’s a game-changer for educators and school administrators! In this session, discover how Canva can be used to create engaging presentations, interactive lesson materials, data visualizations, and even collaborative projects with students. Learn about hidden features like AI tools, whiteboards, brand kits, and integration with Google Classroom. Whether you're designing for communication, instruction, or school-wide engagement, this session will show you how to maximize Canva’s potential in education.

Speakers

Michele Carmode

Curriculum Director, Dexter R-XI

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ignite Center

ALL

1:55pm CDT

De-Escalation Techniques LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room J-107

De-escalation is what we use during a potentially dangerous, or threatening, situation in an attempt to prevent a person from causing harm to us, themselves or others. De-escalation contains tactics we may use to help limit the number of staff or students who may get injured on the job or in the classroom.

Speakers

Tim Grogan

Training Specialist, Community Counseling Center

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room J-107

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Discover the Potential of Pear Deck with Google Slides LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room A-120

We will dive into all of the benefits of Peardeck and how teachers can utilize this resource to increase engagement and learning and help differentiate for students in the classroom.

Speakers

Victoria Blaylock

Teacher, Jackson R2 Schools

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room A-120

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Leveraging AI for Transformative Teaching or "Don't Keep Using the Outhouse!" LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room A-121

Much like how the idea of indoor toilets to some seemed a little gross before they became a necessity, AI can still be scary and worrisome. However, when the power of AI is leveraged and its focus placed on lesson planning, then it becomes a tool to save teachers precious time. Attendees will spend time with some well-known AI tools but with the sole focus on the development and differentiation of high quality lessons and activities.

Speakers

Chris Elfrink

Content Instruction Consultant, SEMO RPDC

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room A-121

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Mindful Eating + Reducing Stress with Meal Times (Repeated) LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room J-109

Speakers

Miranda Wehmeyer

Registered Dietician, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room J-109

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Show-Me the Resources: Empowering Missouri Classrooms with OER Commons LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room J-105

Discover how OER Commons is being used by Missouri educators to provide free, high-quality, and customizable educational resources across K-12 and higher education. This session includes a hands-on overview of the platform’s features—search tools, remix options, and standards alignment—with a spotlight on Missouri’s own OER Hub, which supports state-specific curriculum and professional learning. Learn how schools and institutions across Missouri are using OER to increase access, improve student engagement, and align with DESE initiatives. Participants will leave with practical strategies and locally relevant tools to implement OER in their own classrooms and districts.

Speakers

Patti Jones

Technology Integration Specialist, MOREnet

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room J-105

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Teachers Can Travel the World for Free...REALLY! LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room J-8

Speakers

Rhett Oldham

Missouri Council for the Social Studies, President Emeritus & 2020 Gilder Lehrman Missouri History Teacher of the Year, St. Genevieve (Retired)

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room J-8

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Using AI to Accommodate Multilingual Speakers LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room J-5

This presentation will focus on introducing the ways of using AI as a tool in teaching multilingual learners on different levels of language proficiency. The presenter will introduce and demonstrate how AI can be used to modify and scaffold content materials for English Language Learners students on their literacy and proficiency building journey. During this session different AI tools will be tested and discussed by the audience.

Speakers

Viktoriia Kisil

EL Educator, Cape Girardeau 63

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room J-5

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Websites I found on TikTok LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

J-Wing Commons

TikTok has been a great resource in finding interesting websites to use for many educator's classrooms. There are websites and tools I have found on TikTok and not at any PD I have attended. With these tools there will be something you or your students can use in the classroom. (Updated From IgnitED 2024)

Speakers

Ivie Ervin

Art Teacher, Jackson R2

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
J-Wing Commons

ALL

1:55pm CDT

What You Didn’t Know Google Sheets Could Do LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room J-7

Showing the cool and lesser known parts of Google Sheets - spark lines to show growth, conditional formatting, sheets that auto-fill, custom color palettes, and more!

Speakers

Emily White

3rd Grade Teacher, Sikeston R6 School District

Come and learn the cool and lesser known parts of Google Sheets - spark lines to show growth, conditional formatting, sheets that auto-fill, custom color palettes, and more! Take some of your tasks and let Google Sheets do the rest.

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room J-7

ALL

1:55pm CDT

Your AI Teaching Toolkit: Google’s New Notebook LM & Illuminate Hands-On Exploration LIMITED

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room J-104

Unlock the potential of Google's cutting-edge AI tools, Notebook LM and Illuminate, in this interactive workshop! We'll move beyond theory and get straight to practical applications. Learn how Notebook LM acts as your personal AI research assistant, synthesizing your uploaded documents into powerful knowledge bases for research and lesson planning. Plus, experience Illuminate's unique ability to transform any text into a personalized listening experience, simplifying complex information. This session provides ample time for hands-on exploration, ensuring you leave with concrete strategies and a clear understanding of how these tools can streamline your workflow, save time, and enhance student learning.

Speakers

Rachel Armstrong

Educational Technology Facilitator and Secondary Instructional Coach, Farmington R-7 School District

Thursday June 26, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room J-104

ALL