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

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12:30pm CDT

Empowered Learning (Passion Project/Genius Hour)

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

Embracing empowered learning is not just a teaching method; it's the cornerstone of preparing students for an ever-evolving world where jobs and fields are yet to be invented. By championing innovation and encouraging risk-taking, we impart life skills that empower students to navigate the unknown. In this session, you'll delve into many student-tested resources designed to thrive in any learning environment. Discover the latest tools that foster an empowered learning atmosphere within your classroom. Walking away with Passion Project/Genius hour resources, dynamic formative and summative assessment tools, and extended learning resources that elevate your teaching to new heights.

Speakers

Aggie Salter

ITS

Agnieszka Salter (@AggieSalterITS) is an Instructional Technology, PD Specialist, Instructional Coach Leader, and Innovation teacher at QP School in Madison, WI. Aggie is the Digital Promise Global's Coach Community Manager. She is one of the initial curriculum designers and teachers... Read More →

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

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

Company Students as Creators

1:45pm CDT

Digital Hygine - Educating Teachers, Students, and Famlies

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

BCC Collaborate A

Amidst Covid, child trafficking cases doubled via social media and unsupervised screen time. Gain confidence: learn warning signs, safeguard yourself, students, and staff. Master Data Privacy for personal and school use. Workshop covers vital areas: Human and Sex Trafficking red flags, App Permissions, Visual Privacy, and Social Engineering.

Speakers

Aggie Salter

ITS

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

Beginner, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Higher Education

Company Advocacy, Community Partnerships, Data & Privacy

3:00pm CDT

AI in the Classroom: What it is, why it’s changing the world, and how we can prepare for it

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

BCC Collaborate A

AI is a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize education, the workforce, and our society. Join us to better understand AI's implications and prepare for its impact on our lives and community. This conversation will be led by Jake Boll, curriculum and educational technology specialist at CESA 5. Jake will discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with AI as it continues to evolve as well as ethical and data privacy considerations. Bring a device to explore recommended AI tools and ask questions. All are welcome whether you are a beginner or experienced AI user as we look forward to sharing and learning from one another.

Speakers

Jake Boll

Curriculum Specialist, CESA 5

High School social studies teacher before joining the team at CESA 5 as a curriculum and ed tech specialist. Some favorite PD topics include digital citizenship and media literacy, inquiry based learning, standards based grading, artificial intelligence, and UDL. Also a HS cross country... Read More →

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

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

Company Data & Privacy, Facilitating Professional Learning