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Sunday, March 9
 

12:00pm CDT

First-Timer's Snack Break
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
Snack size tricks and tips for success at your first conference
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
BCC Boardroom

12:30pm CDT

Elevate Student Agency Through Video
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
How can students see themselves and each other as powerful thinkers and learners? By utilizing video in the classroom, students can be empowered to share their thinking, build on prior experiences, and showcase that understanding to others. In this session, we’ll explore using video in our role as an educator, and how to model and create opportunities for students to integrate video into their learning. We’ll look at best practices and the best
compliant tools for creating video and opportunities for sharing video to authentic, global audiences.
Speakers
avatar for Beth Rihtar

Beth Rihtar

Instructional Technology Coordinator, CCSD 15 Palatine

Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
  Beginner, Elementary, Middle School, High School

1:45pm CDT

Reboot with Tech in Your Building
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
In this Workshop you will be given a blueprint for building digital equity in your school. You will hear about successful technology use through a partnership with schools and Verizon. We will share our experiences in making the partnership work and how to grow the program with Student Tech Teams, and digital citizenship. This session will inspire responsible technology use in your schools.
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Sonja Pupovac

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach, Milwaukee Public Schools
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Amy Bauer Kulas

VILS Coach, Milwaukee Public Schools
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
  Beginner, Middle School

3:00pm CDT

Nearpod Unleashed: Engage, Assess, and Save Time
Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
Nearpod continues to evolve, introducing fresh features that redefine classroom dynamics. Whether you're a Nearpod newbie or a seasoned user, there's always something to discover. This session delves into the latest tools and functionalities Nearpod offers, enabling teachers to elevate engagement, streamline assessment, and optimize lessons like never before. Some of the newest topics
Speakers
avatar for Aggie Salter

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 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
  Intermediate, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Higher Education
 
Monday, March 10
 

8:00am CDT

First-Timers' Breakfast
Monday March 10, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
BCC Boardroom
Monday March 10, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
BCC Boardroom

8:45am CDT

Captivate and Educate: Using Edutainment to Boost Student Involvement and Achievement in ELA
Monday March 10, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CDT
BCC Boardroom
Today’s students are used to constant entertainment, making it challenging for teachers to capture their attention. But a disengaged classroom is even scarier. Join Amanda Zieba, the Word Nerd from YouTube, as she shares practical, engaging strategies for middle school ELA classrooms and libraries. Learn how to create fun, captivating lessons without the pressure of a song-and-dance act. From reading routines, writing practices and reading recommendations to using technology and kinesthetic learning, discover techniques that make students WANT to be in your classroom and ENJOY learning. Increased engagement leads to increased achievement—and happier teachers!
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Zieba

Amanda Zieba

Founder, Content Creator, Word Nerd Collaborative
Amanda Zieba, the founder of the Word Nerd Collaborative, a middle school ELA teacher membership, is an author, educator, content creator, transforming the educational experience for teachers and students. She has worked with educators around the world to increase student engagement... Read More →

Monday March 10, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CDT
BCC Boardroom
  Beginner, Middle School

1:00pm CDT

Navigating the Intersection of Personalized Learning and AI in Education
Monday March 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
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
  Intermediate, Early childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

3:00pm CDT

Strategies and Tools for Library Collection Development: Leveraging Titlewave, the #1 eCommerce Site in K12
Monday March 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
This session will demonstrate how you can use Titlewave to analyze, weed, and build a library collection.

Titlewave is an online collection development and curriculum support tool for librarians and administrators, and it features professionally curated content and support tools that help you find the best educationally relevant materials.

This session will provide a deep dive into Titlewave and will provide time for questions.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Folliard

Joe Folliard

Content Consultant, Follett Content Solutions
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Monday March 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
BCC Boardroom
  Intermediate, Early childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
 
Tuesday, March 11
 

8:15am CDT

Sustainability in Action in the School Library
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
BCC Boardroom
Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, we'll explore sustainability-based library activities that connect with classroom curriculum and information literacy. While addressing SDGs in the library may seem daunting, audience members may be surprised at the power of simple, engaging activities. Prepare to leave this session with a confidence boost and an understanding of how to incorporate all seventeen of the SDGs into your library!
Speakers
avatar for Jacqueline Liesch

Jacqueline Liesch

Dr. Jacqueline D. Liesch has taught students from ages 3 to 18-years old in Wisconsin, Ecuador, South Carolina, and Japan. Teaching students from around the world has enabled me to learn from their perspectives and experiences. Furthermore, by living, studying, volunteering, teaching... Read More →
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Amanda Struckmeyer

Middleton Cross Plains Area School District
Amanda Struckmeyer is a Library Media Specialist at a K-4 school in Middleton. She has long been involved in ALA and has served on numerous committees, including the Caldecott and Newbery Committees. As the AASL/WEMTA Liaison, she attended the AASL National Conference in Utah in October... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
BCC Boardroom
  Intermediate, Early childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

9:30am CDT

Fixer Upper - Season 6, Episode 1
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
BCC Boardroom
Have a library in need of an overhaul? On a limited budget? Not sure where to start? In this session we will learn how to create a library space Chip and Joanna would be proud of! Over the last few years I’ve been able to update the spaces in each of my 9 libraries to make them more fun and functional. I will share floor plans, before/after pictures, tips and tricks for maximizing your space, furniture feedback, and organizational ideas to breathe new life into your library! This would be a great session if you are relatively new to the library or have a limited amount of staff to help with your transformation.
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 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
BCC Boardroom
  Beginner, Early childhood, Elementary

10:45am CDT

BadgerLink Data: Trends, Reflections, and Support for Your Library
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Boardroom
Data is used for compliance purposes; to evaluate programs; for advocacy, marketing, or promotion; to inform research & policy; and for continuous improvement of operations. Join this session to learn about what the data is (and isn’t) telling us about the use of BadgerLink resources at K-12 libraries and statewide, what this may mean for the future of digital resources, and steps you can take to begin or enhance your data collection journey. Bring your curiosity and questions and leave with new insights!
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!
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Elizabeth Neuman

Digital Services Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Elizabeth joined DPI in 2012 and provides leadership in the planning, development, and maintenance of BadgerLink, Wisconsin's collection of electronic resources available to all residents. Her focus is on resource selection, access & other technical-related topics including emerging... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Boardroom
  Intermediate, Elementary, Middle School, High School
 
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