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Sunday, March 9
 

12:30pm CDT

Evidence-Based Strategies for Teaching Online Information Evaluation
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Students need to be able to determine if information they find online is credible and trustworthy. Research reveals that traditional approaches to teaching evaluation often rely on outdated methods that can mislead students. This presentation will explore current trends and research in digital information evaluation, including popular techniques like lateral reading and SIFT. Attendees will learn about free, evidence-backed lessons and classroom resources designed to develop critical thinking and digital literacy.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Pierre

Jodi Pierre

Research & Instruction Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
I am a Research & Instruction Librarian at UW-Green Bay Libraries. As a member of the technology and digital transformation team, I help manage the library website, LibGuides, and Primo VE discovery service (branded Search@UW).
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 6

12:30pm CDT

PD from A to Z-Using Choice Boards for Professional Development
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Just like choice boards allow students to work at their own pace and drive their own learning, teachers can also reap the benefits through doing their own professional development in a similar manner. Choice Boards in Professional development boost teacher engagement and incentivize trying new things and broadening the classroom experience. By giving professional staff choice they can choose PD in areas that they see fit to aid in their professional life and the classroom. In the three years since implementation we have seen an average of 46% of professional staff choose to participate, earning an average of 13 squares a year.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Houslet

Amber Houslet

Pardeeville Area School District
Amber Houslet has been the Library Technology Specialist for the Pardeeville Area School District since 2010. She spent the first 6 years of her teaching life in the classroom before transitioning to her current role.She is a Google Certified teacher and has participated in many Technology... Read More →
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Hilton Garden Room B

12:30pm CDT

School Technology and You! (Roundtable)
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
avatar for Dan Levendoski

Dan Levendoski

Solutions Architect, School District of La Crosse
My office is in Technology Services, but I work with people; not things.
avatar for Carrie Wuensch-Harden

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

1:45pm CDT

Generative AI Share Out for Busy Administrators
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
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
avatar for Elizabeth Freeman

Elizabeth Freeman

Superintendent, Rocket Academy - Cedar Grove Belgium School District

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

1:45pm CDT

IGNITE Your Career with AASL!
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
IGNITE your school library career with the American Association of School Librarians! Take your career to the next level by networking with professionals in your field nationally and accessing resources to inform and expand your practice. Apply national teaching and program standards to your instruction and lean on the professionalism of the only national professional membership organization focused on school librarians and the school library community. Participants will understand what the AASL is and offers. Explore member benefits. Learn how to become a member.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Olson

Kate Olson

AASL Affiliate for Wisconsin, WEMTA
Christine O'Regan is a library media teacher consultant for Kenosha Unified School District. She has worked as a school librarian for 20+ years in elementary, high school and district levels.  She is also the AASL state affiliate for WEMTA.  The best part of her career are the opportunities... Read More →
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Hilton Garden Room A

3:00pm CDT

Developing your PLC Roundtable
Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Professional Learning Communities are rarely one-size-fits-all, nor should they be! Join me for a dynamic, interactive roundtable discussion designed to help you build and sustain a vibrant, effective Professional Learning Community. Let’s talk about what has worked for you, what challenges you're still navigating, and how you're staying connected with others who are in the same boat. Together, we’ll explore strategies for staying current, maintaining engagement, and supporting one another in our shared work.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Houslet

Amber Houslet

Pardeeville Area School District
Amber Houslet has been the Library Technology Specialist for the Pardeeville Area School District since 2010. She spent the first 6 years of her teaching life in the classroom before transitioning to her current role.She is a Google Certified teacher and has participated in many Technology... Read More →
Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hilton Garden Room B

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
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
avatar for Jake Boll

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

3:00pm CDT

Battle of the Books for All Levels
Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Battle of the Books is one of the foundational programs run by WEMTA, and a beloved part of students’ reading lives at schools statewide. Ignite a love for reading, challenge your students, and create a school-wide sense of community over the Battle of the Books reading lists every year! Learn about starting a Battle of the Books program at your school or work with other session participants to level-up your current program.This session is for participants with all levels of knowledge about the Battle of the Books program, and participants will leave with an action plan for the 2025-2026 school year.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Olson

Kate Olson

AASL Affiliate for Wisconsin, WEMTA
Christine O'Regan is a library media teacher consultant for Kenosha Unified School District. She has worked as a school librarian for 20+ years in elementary, high school and district levels.  She is also the AASL state affiliate for WEMTA.  The best part of her career are the opportunities... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Carpenter

Jeff Carpenter

School Library Media Specialist, Appleton Area School District
Jeff celebrates 35 years serving the AASD as a library media specialist and is a longtime WEMTA member. He earned a Master’s in Library Science (UW-Madison), and a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education (UW-La Crosse). One of his proudest achievements was receiving the special... Read More →
Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hilton Garden Room A

3:00pm CDT

Impacting Teacher Mindset Through Professional Development
Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Acccording to many measures, almost half of new teachers leave teaching within five years. This statistic is one that has been true for decades, but little research has been done to understand why teachers leave the profession at such a high rate. One could argue that teachers leave the profession because there are few opportunities for a person to feel connected, effective or successful.

This presentation will help educators understand a new way to support teacher learning while developing teachers’ mindsets. Short interventions that instill these mindsets will greatly encourage teachers and allow them to feel safe and successful despite the many stressors found in schools. This will, ultimately, help with retention and promote a sense of effectiveness and success for educators.
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Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 6
 
Monday, March 10
 

8:45am CDT

Leveling up your Sora promotion - Engage students with digital reading
Monday March 10, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CDT
In today's digital age, students can be overwhelmed with the amount of online resources available to them. How do we get their attention and engage them in digital reading? Join us for a session aimed at helping you increase Sora's visibility and usage in your school. Your Sora expert will provide practical strategies and tips for promoting Sora effectively. You'll also get access to ready-to-use resources and hear case studies about educators who have successfully engaged their communities with Sora. Don't miss this chance to enhance your digital library promotion and make the most of Sora in your school.
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Monday March 10, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 7

1:00pm CDT

BadgerLink Resources in the Classroom 2025
Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Join us to learn what's new as well as tried and true with BadgerLink resources for 2025! Wisconsin's Online Library is jampacked with licensed, trustworthy online resources and databases chock full of content that can help you as an educator, librarian, and professional as much as it can help your students.

Excited to dive in, but never sure where to begin? Attend this session to learn about specific resources and what they offer.

Had recent success or failure sharing a BadgerLink resource like Points of View Reference Source, the new Explora, or Britannica School - Early Elementary with your students? Come and share with your colleagues, get tips and tricks to take back to your library, and find out more about our freely available, statewide resource collection known as BadgerLink.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Champoux

Jen Champoux

BadgerLink Technical Support & Training Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Jen is on the Library Services Team at DPI, where she works primarily on BadgerLink, providing technical support and training. She also writes BadgerLink's Bulletin posts and mails out promotional posters and bookmarks. Reach out to her for all things BadgerLink!
Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 4

1:00pm CDT

TeachingBooks and Sora: Better Together
Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Discover how ebooks and audiobooks can help support your school’s unique curriculum needs. From ELA favorites to digital class sets and more, let OverDrive Account Manager, Lena Rose and TeachingBooks Implementation Specialist, Kym Davick, fill you in on how the Sora reading app combined with TeachingBooks resources can help set your students up for required reading success. Attendees will learn the benefits of creating school-specific digital collections and how powerful Sora tools like notes, highlights, definitions reading data are making a positive impact on reading engagement, as well as how to find the resources for your Sora Books on TeachingBooks as you hook readers, prepare lessons, or plan for books groups.

TeachingBooks is provided to all Wisconsin schools, public libraries, universities and residents through BadgerLink, Wisconsin’s Online Library funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 7

1:00pm CDT

TechnoTeachers
Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Build a teacher technology team by tapping into the talent already present in your school. There's immense potential for growth in developing and leveraging the skills of your current staff. This session will guide you through a step-by-step process to help you unlock that potential and create a strong, collaborative team.
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Sonja Pupovac

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach, Milwaukee Public Schools

Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Hilton Garden Room A

1:00pm CDT

EdTech Takeout: Ordering Up Bite-Sized Technology PD for Teachers and Staff
Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
EdTech Takeout is inspired by a takeout menu where you can design a unique and customizable approach to PD, allowing teachers and staff to "order" from a selection of EdTech topics served in bite-sized, manageable "dishes" that can be used immediately in their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Louis

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District
Tricia Louis is an #edtech advocate. In her position as the Technology Integration Professional at the Richland School District, she brings individual & group training to the 200+ staff employed there. Tricia is proud to be a part of the Google For Education Certified Trainer, Apple... Read More →

Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
BCC Collaborate A

1:00pm CDT

Navigating the Intersection of Personalized Learning and AI in Education
Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
As school leaders continue to navigate the AI landscape, join WeVideo for an interactive session that examines innovative ideas on balancing AI and Personalized Learning with students (adults and children alike). We will uncover how AI Assist Tools can save teachers time without compromising student engagement and retention and how to blend "AI resistant" personalized learning into your school's curriculum.
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Nolan Sutker

Regional Sales manager, WeVideo

Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
BCC Boardroom

3:00pm CDT

Leveraging Professional Organizations: Connecting to Impact Learning through Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English
Monday March 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
We know the value of professional development and how important it is to have connections with our state organizations, but does every teacher in our district? This session will provide ways to connect with the English teachers in your district through the Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English by sharing the highlights of the WCTE 2024 Fall Convention, “Expanding Our UniVERSE: Creating Learner-Centric Experiences.” Poetry and verse novels were at the heart of WCTE’s Convention, and both can be used to ignite passion in students and ignite a love of reading. Attendees will leave with practical ways to utilize poetry and verse novels in the classroom and library, ready to share with teachers in their district.
Speakers
avatar for Trista Owczarzak

Trista Owczarzak

Library Media Specialist, Cambria-Friesland School District
Monday March 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 7
 
Tuesday, March 11
 

8:15am CDT

Canva 101
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
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

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
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.
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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

8:15am CDT

AI is here to stay - What are we going to do about it?
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Join in me in learning how to LIVE with AI in Education and explore a few of the ways it can be used to make the lives of educators just a little bit easier. In this session - I'll explore a general use of AI in the education classroom and discuss how I talk with students about it and the staff in my building. I'll share with you some of the tools we utilize the most including Brisk Teaching, and I'll talk about how our district has created policy and procedures so these tools can be used safely and appropriately.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Knapp

Ashley Knapp

Library Media Instructional Technology Specialist, West De Pere High School
I am a high school Library Media/Instructional Specialist, and I also serve as the building's Talent Development Coordinator. Prior to this position, I was a high school and middle school English/Language Arts Teacher.
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
BCC Collaborate B

8:15am CDT

GINGO! A Bingo-Themed Exploration of Google Tools and Chrome for Educators
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
GINGO! is a fun, interactive session where educators explore Google Workspace and Chrome tools in a game-based format. Modeled after a Bingo board, GINGO! challenges participants to complete activities and discover new ways to enhance teaching and learning with Google tools. With each square focusing on a different Google feature, Chrome extension, or teaching strategy, educators will walk away with hands-on experience, tips, and resources they can implement right away.
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Louis

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District
Tricia Louis is an #edtech advocate. In her position as the Technology Integration Professional at the Richland School District, she brings individual & group training to the 200+ staff employed there. Tricia is proud to be a part of the Google For Education Certified Trainer, Apple... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Hilton Garden Room A

8:15am CDT

Spotting the Tricks: Helping Students Understand Social Engineering, Fake News, and Digital Folklore
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Today’s students face a digital world full of clever tricks designed to influence what they think, believe, and share. This paper explores how bad actors use social engineering—like impersonating trusted sources—and disinformation—such as fake news headlines—to manipulate their audience. We’ll also examine disinformation folklore: the viral memes, rumors, and stories that feel like modern myths and are especially convincing to young people. Through real-world examples and practical tools, school librarians will learn how to help students identify these tactics, think critically about what they encounter online, and respond thoughtfully. By equipping students with these skills, librarians play a vital role in creating informed, resilient digital citizens
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Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 1

9:30am CDT

Getting Started with AI Literacy: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) programs like ChatGPT and Google Gemini are transforming how we access and evaluate information. This presentation will include an introduction to popular Gen AI tools, their real-world uses and limitations, and the ethical challenges they present. We will explore the concept of AI literacy and the importance of moving beyond the hype to critically evaluate AI products.

Attendees will learn how to effectively discuss Gen AI with students and colleagues, fostering critical thinking about its use and implications. Attendees will learn about practical resources for teaching about AI and staying up to date in this fast-moving field.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Pierre

Jodi Pierre

Research & Instruction Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
I am a Research & Instruction Librarian at UW-Green Bay Libraries. As a member of the technology and digital transformation team, I help manage the library website, LibGuides, and Primo VE discovery service (branded Search@UW).
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 2

10:45am CDT

Be the GOAT of Your Library
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
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 →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Collaborate B

10:45am CDT

Creating a Technology Success Pack for New Teachers and Staff
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
This session aims to address the challenges that new teachers and staff face when they join a school district, particularly around technology integration and digital tools essential for teaching and administration. Participants will get information on how to compose a resource guide that provides new hires with all the necessary tools, platforms, support resources, and best practices to feel confident and effective from day one.
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Louis

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District
Tricia Louis is an #edtech advocate. In her position as the Technology Integration Professional at the Richland School District, she brings individual & group training to the 200+ staff employed there. Tricia is proud to be a part of the Google For Education Certified Trainer, Apple... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Collaborate A
 
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