WEMTA 2025 - Ignite and Inspire: Impacting Learning Together: Full Schedule

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12:30pm CDT

Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Bring your ideas and come ready to discuss as we solve the problems of technology in the schools! One of the best things about conferences is the ability to discuss ideas and problems with other professionals. Our session will be full of questions and we are looking for the answers from you! This will be an interactive session with attendee discussion.

Topics to be discussed are:

School Technology issues
School Technology success
District Technology training
Technology in the library

Let’s lay the groundwork about what is next and how we can make technology education for your district students and staff the best it can be!

Speakers

Dan Levendoski

Solutions Architect, School District of La Crosse

My office is in Technology Services, but I work with people; not things.

Carrie Wuensch-Harden

Library and HPL Teacher, School District of La Crosse

While working at Walt Disney World in Florida I decided to continue my education, and in August 2003 earned my Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. After completing my degree, I joined the staff at the Lake Wales Public Library as... Read More →

Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 1

Intermediate, Early childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Company Collaborative Spaces, Facilitating Professional Learning, Technology

1:45pm CDT

Generative AI Share Out for Busy Administrators

Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

Sheraton Wisconsin 3

Administrator's calendars fill up quickly with parent meetings, observations, team meetings, and unexpected responsibilities. Do you need some dedicated time to collaborate with other admins on the topic of generative artificial intelligence? This collaborative session will help us crowdsource the best ideas in Wisconsin from one another. The session will begin by narrowing in on 2-4 topics to focus on so that the interests of the group are addressed. Then participants will engage in a protocol to share their Generative AI successes and struggles. Topics may include policy; administrative procedures; how to support staff learning; appropriate use of AI student product continuums; efficiency strategies for administrative tasks; favorite Gen AI tools; or other topics that interest the group.

Speakers

Elizabeth Freeman

Superintendent, Rocket Academy - Cedar Grove Belgium School District

Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 3

Beginner, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Company Collaborative Leadership, Collaborative Spaces, Facilitating Professional Learning

1:45pm CDT

Keeping Up-To-Date with Google Workspaces

Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

BCC Collaborate B

Discover the latest features available in Google Docs, slides, drawings and more of the Google tools we use on a regular basis. Learn tips and tricks for integrating the Google Tools for Education in creative and time-saving ways.

Speakers

Deb Norton

Technology Coach, Oshkosh North High School

Deb Norton is a former 5th grade classroom teacher, who now works at Oshkosh North high school where she is a Technology Integration Specialist and Tech Coach. She has her Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, is a Google Certified Trainer, and is the lead instructor of an... Read More →

Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
BCC Collaborate B

Intermediate, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Higher Education

Company Collaborative Spaces, Instructional Partnerships, Google Workspaces

3:00pm CDT

Secondary School Librarians Unite!

Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Sheraton Wisconsin 1

Let's share our favorite tips & tricks for secondary (middle and high school) libraries! This session will be interactive. Emily and Danielle will share some of our favorite mini lesson topics, collection development strategies (buying & weeding), study hall management, programming, and display ideas. Come to this session ready to be inspired, and prepared to share some of your favorite tips & tricks with the group.

Speakers

Danielle Brannan

Secondary Librarian, Greendale School District

This is my 15th year as a school librarian and my first year with my current district, Greendale Public Schools near Milwaukee. I work in the middle school and high school libraries, and I love it! Being a school librarian is my dream job.

Emily Dittmar

Library Media Specialist, Muskego High School

Emily Dittmar is the Librarian at Muskego High School. She is an active participant in many state library networks including serving on the WEMTA Board and CESA 1 Library Network

Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 1

Beginner, Middle School, High School, Higher Education

Company Budget & Resources, Collaborative Spaces, Library Space