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Tuesday, March 11
 

8:15am CDT

Canva 101
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 4
What can't Canva do?! Over the past 5 years, Canva has become my go-to resource. In this session, you'll learn how to sign up for a free premium educator account, the ins and outs of creating resources with Canva, and how to use this tool with students. You'll leave creating one or more of the following: social media graphics, infographics (like for library reports), posters, flyers, presentations and videos.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Brannan

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.

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 4
  Beginner, Early childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Higher Education

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
avatar for Jennifer Schlie-Reed

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 →
avatar for Caroline Haebig

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

8:15am CDT

Critically Analyzing Media: Empowering Students Through Media Literacy
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Hilton Garden Room B
Young people’s lives are increasingly filled with digital media and teaching students how to be savvy, critical consumers is more important than ever. Let’s practice our media literacy skills by analyzing how media is made. We’ll discuss ways to analyze the messages media creators send, from bias and representation to design, tone, and more. Discover how these creative choices shape our students’ perceptions and actions. We’ll share tips, tricks and resources for analyzing media and discuss how to inspire students to become critical consumers.
Speakers
avatar for Nick Ostrem

Nick Ostrem

Education Engagement Specialist, PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Hilton Garden Room B
  Beginner, Elementary, Middle School, High School

9:30am CDT

Empowering Students Through Digital Storytelling: Building a Media Club for Creative Communication and Production
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 6
Unlock the power of student creativity through storytelling, digital production, and multimedia communication in this dynamic workshop. Learn to build a thriving Media Club that empowers students to craft compelling narratives using WeVideo, photography, editing, and interviews. This session will show how a Media Club fosters creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy, while helping students become confident communicators and storytellers.

Through hands-on activities, you'll learn how to guide students in creating high-quality video projects from concept to production. This workshop provides actionable strategies to integrate digital storytelling into your classroom or after-school program.

Learning Targets:

Develop student storytelling skills with multimedia tools and techniques.
Master WeVideo for video editing, sound design, and visual effects.
Foster teamwork and collaboration in digital media projects.
Equip students with digital communication skills for the 21st century.
Leave with practical, innovative approaches you can implement right away!
Speakers
avatar for Trisha Sabel

Trisha Sabel

Instructional Media Specialist, Manitowoc Public School District
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 6
  Beginner, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Higher Education

9:30am CDT

Wisconsin Adventures - Roll for Initiative!
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Hilton Garden Room A
Proven education foundations and dragon-slaying go hand in hand! Wisconsin Adventures combines the myths and legends of Wisconsin’s past with the deep learning opportunities of fantasy roleplaying games (RPGs). Engage your students with this unique place-based learning opportunity.
Wisconsin Adventures presents a Wisconsin filled with the legends of our past. A werewolf on the prowl; a lizard-like creature that feasts on livestock; a knight errant on a quest; and more.
This dynamic, play-based learning resource opens new strategies for educational engagement. Interactive storytelling lets anyone become the hero of their own narrative. Empowerment builds self-confidence, and the cooperative nature of RPGs develops the interpersonal skills that students need to succeed.
In our session you'll learn how Wisconsin Adventures came to be, why this model can work for your school, go through the history behind the game, and get started creating your very own Wisconsin Adventures.
Speakers
avatar for Kurt Griesemer

Kurt Griesemer

Manager of PK12 Education Initiatives, Wisconsin Historical Society
Kurt Griesemer has been involved in education for over 20 years, teaching in public and private schools, creating classroom media for television and the web, and currently as the Coordinator of Primary Education at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Kurt has produced several video... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Hilton Garden Room A
  Beginner, Elementary, Middle School, High School

9:30am CDT

World in Motion: Engaging Students in Media Literacy Through Video Creation
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 4
In today’s visual media-driven world, teaching media literacy is more important than ever. The "World in Motion" video creation lesson equips students with essential media literacy skills through a hands-on project that explores various forms of motion—whether physical, emotional, or societal. In this interactive session, participants will experience the lesson firsthand. They will learn to guide students in planning, storyboarding, shooting, and editing short video projects. Attendees will explore accessible video editing tools, engage in hands-on activities, and discover strategies to integrate video creation into their curriculum to enhance critical thinking, storytelling, and media literacy. By the end, participants will: Understand how to implement a media literacy-focused video project. Gain adaptable storyboarding and video editing strategies. Experience creating engaging, interactive student projects.
Speakers
avatar for Dana Pike

Dana Pike

Library Media Specialist, Columbus School District
Dana Pike is a Library Media Specialist in the Columbus School District.
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 4
  Beginner, Elementary, Middle School, High School

9:30am CDT

Creating a Student Newscast
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
BCC Connect AB West A3
If you’ve ever wanted to create a student newscast, this is the session for you. Learn how to get started, what equipment to use, and take a look at sample newscasts students have created. We will discuss ideas for content as well as the logistics of making this happen. Be prepared to share some of your questions and ideas as well.
Speakers
avatar for Chad Lehman

Chad Lehman

BMS Library Media Specialist
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
BCC Connect AB West A3
  Intermediate, Elementary, Middle School, High School

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
avatar for Deb Norton

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 →
avatar for Teri Rucinsky

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

10:45am CDT

Be the GOAT of Your Library
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Collaborate B
Pull up to this hype session where we’re dropping all the hottest tips to level up your library game. Whether you're running on a skeleton crew, just getting your feet wet in the library world, or juggling multiple buildings, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas that will help you flex your library skills. We’re gonna introduce you to our student-led program, Library Leaders, show you how to make book checkouts lit, and share ways to help classroom teachers without breaking a sweat. Plus, we’ll give you the lowdown on building confidence with your library aides so they can slay in their roles. Don’t miss out – it’s gonna be fire! 🔥📚
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Jestadt

Jamie Jestadt

Library Media Specialist, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools
Hi there! I'm Jamie Jestadt from Wisconsin Rapids. This is my 8th year as Library Media Specialist for the nine elementary schools in our district. I have over 2,500 amazing students who teach me something new every day. I love everything about the library and am so excited to be... Read More →
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Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Collaborate B
  Beginner, Elementary

10:45am CDT

Engaging Teens: Inspiring a Love for the Library in the High School
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 3
Getting teenagers excited can be a challenge. Now getting them excited about reading and using the library- even a bigger challenge. So how do we spark their interest in the library? This session will explore innovative ideas for both passive and active programming, strategies to engage students and inspire a love for reading, and effective ways to promote the library.
Speakers
avatar for Deidre Olson

Deidre Olson

Library Media Teacher, Mary D. Bradford High School
Hello, I am Deidre Olson and I am a dedicated library media teacher with over 23 years of experience in education and libraries. I am passionate about literacy and technology,  As a mother of two teenagers, I understand the challenges and joys of teenagers and wouldn't want to spend... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 3
  Beginner, High School
 
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