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

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8:15am CDT

Coding Corner: A Librarian's Toolkit

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

Are you ready to empower your educators with engaging computer science resources?
This session will guide you through the process of creating and curating computer science content boxes to expand your lessons beyond the library walls. Learn how to select age-appropriate materials, design engaging activities, and organize resources for easy access. By the end of this session, you will have the tools and knowledge to create impactful computer science content boxes that inspire your teachers and students.

Speakers

Amy Bires

Computer Science & Digital Learning, WI Department of Public Instruction

Amy Bires is the Computer Science and Digital Learning Educational Consultant at the Department of Public Instruction. She started her career as a Business and Information Technology (IT) teacher and taught various grade levels for 16 years. After teaching she worked as the Northeast... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
BCC Connect AB West A3

Beginner, Elementary, Middle School

Company Coding, Collaborative Spaces

8:15am CDT

Creating Computer Science Pathways at the Elementary Level: Where to put it. How to do it. Resources to support it.

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

Sheraton Wisconsin 6

This session will walk participants through the process of building awareness and understanding around what computer science learning can look like at the K-6 level. We will include specific steps we have put in place to engage staff, gather feedback and make decisions around curricular resources to support this learning. We will also explore creative solutions for integrating this work into already full days including the use of library time.

We are gathering a variety of data and feedback to evaluate and inform our practices around integrating computer science at the elementary levels. We have seen growth and changes in student and teacher skills as well as confidence in their ability to master computer science principles. We will look at a variety of tools/platforms including CodeHS, code.org, and robots to support this work.

Speakers

Jennifer Schlie-Reed

Digital Learning Coach, School District of New Berlin

Jennifer Schlie-Reed is an ISTE Emerging Leader (2014), a Google Certified Innovator, a Google for Education Trainer and a PBS Digital Innovator (2015). She is a Digital Learning Coach in the School District of New Berlin and works with educators in grades K-12. She has also taught... Read More →

Caroline Haebig

Innovative, Inclusive Learning Consultant & Coach

Caroline D. Haebig works for the School District of New Berlin, a pK-12 district, in New Berlin, WI leading change by redefining learning using maker technology and design thinking, specializing in coaching for educators and administrators.

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 6

Beginner, Elementary, Middle School

Company Coding, Facilitating Professional Learning, Students as Creators

9:30am CDT

Train Your Own AI: A Teachable Machine Experience

Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Sheraton Wisconsin 1

Dive into the world of artificial intelligence and machine learning without writing a single line of code! In this hands-on session, we'll explore Google's Teachable Machine, a user-friendly tool that allows anyone to create their own AI models using images, sounds or poses. In this session you will see curricular examples of uses for Teachable Machine in action. You will have time to build your own Teachable Machine to empower your students with future-ready skills connected to your curriculum.

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 →

Teri Rucinsky

OASD Media Coordinator & IST-MIL, Oshkosh Area School District

Teri Rucinsky is the Media Coordinator for the Oshkosh Area School District. She is a certified school librarian and has a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with a STEM emphasis. She has worked at many buildings across the Oshkosh Area School District, and is currently the Media... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 1

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

Company Coding, Students as Creators, Artificial Intelligence