ACTEM2026: Full Schedule

AI can turn a sketch, photo, or prompt into a 3D printed object in minutes—but is the result truly authentic? In this engaging session, explore how educators can use AI-powered design tools while still prioritizing student creativity, ownership, and critical thinking. Leave with practical workflows and strategies to help students create work that is not only innovative, but authentically their own.

Speakers

Stephen LaRochelle

Library Director / Adjunct Instructor, Kennebec Valley Community College

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Arnold

8:00am EDT

Data Harmony: Using AI to Master Google Sheets

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Howard

Master Google Sheets with a Privacy-First AI approach. This session shows educators how to use Gemini as a 'Formula Architect' to clean data and automate workflows without uploading sensitive student PII.

You will learn to:
* Generate complex formulas using natural language.
* Structure data safely using anonymized sets.
* Create time-saving templates.

Leave with a toolkit of secure prompts that let AI do the heavy lifting while you keep data safe.

Speakers

Susie Simmons

Instructional Tech Coach, MSAD 6 - Bonny Eagle

Susie Simmons is a an instructional technology coach for Bonny Eagle Middle School & High School in Buxton/Standish, Maine. Her ed tech passions include 3D printing, virtual & augmented reality, spreadsheets, coding, and workload automating. She has a B.S. in Technology Education... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Howard

8:00am EDT

Roll, Code, Conquer: The Ultimate Sphero Bolt Roadmap!

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Penobscot

Ready to transform your teaching? Join us for a hands-on journey from "Power On" to "Pro!" First, we’ll master the 3 pillars of play: Driving, Drawing, and Block Coding. Then, we’ll dive into stations like the Bridge Cross and Long Jump. Finally, we’ll reveal how to turn these skills into high-energy review activities for any subject. It’s the complete guide to making your classroom roll!

Speakers

Janice Rodriguez

Technology Integrator, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School

Michelle Russo

Technology Integrator, Brunswick Junior High School

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Penobscot

Computer Science/Robotics/Drones

8:00am EDT

Future Reading Librarians: Lightning Round

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Fort Western

MASL representatives will present lightning round sessions based on the Future Ready Librarians Framework. These sessions will highlight innovative programs, collaborative practices, technology integration, literacy initiatives, and student-centered learning happening in Maine school libraries. Attendees will leave with fresh ideas and inspiration to strengthen their own library programs.

Speakers

Beth Andersen

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Fort Western

Librarians

8:00am EDT

Why Students Should Be Making Films

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Sagadahoc

Filmmaking presents an opportunity to engage students in any content by leveraging the power of storytelling. When students apply content knowledge to original story development and film production, learning moves beyond content-driven concepts. Film projects allow students to perform for authentic audiences, manage the real-world challenges of multimodal collaboration, and create original work that activates their sense of ambition and pride.

Speakers

Taylor Kanzler

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Sagadahoc

Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

8:00am EDT

Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Your Whole Community in Digital Citizenship

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Pine Tree

Building a healthy, safe, and responsible digital culture requires meaningful engagement from students, educators, families, school leaders, and the broader community. This session will explore strategies for creating shared understanding and collective ownership around digital citizenship initiatives across an entire school community. Participants will examine approaches for family engagement, student leadership, community partnerships, and schoolwide communication while exploring ways to move digital citizenship beyond isolated lessons and into everyday practice. The session will highlight practical examples, engagement strategies, and actionable ideas for building a more connected and collaborative approach to digital citizenship.

Speakers

Jonathan Werner

MLTI Ambassador Program Coordinator, Maine DOE - Learning Through Technology Team

Jonathan has worked in education for over thirty years as a teacher, technology integrator, education attorney, and professional development coordinator. His mission is to support educators to better understand how tech can transform teaching and learning. He is very proud to be a... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Pine Tree

Teaching Strategies

8:00am EDT

Creating Classroom Apps and Games with Canva AI

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Cumberland

Transform ideas into interactive classroom apps and games using Canva’s AI-powered tools! Join an EdTech Coach and a 7th-grade teacher to explore real-world examples, navigate the creation process, and refine your builds. This session includes a 30-minute walkthrough, 15 minutes of hands-on "maker time" on your own device, and a 10-minute gallery walk to share successes and troubleshoot challenges. Leave with a ready-to-use digital resource for your students!

Speakers

Stephen Avery

Instructional Tech Coach, MSAD 6 - Bonny Eagle

Sarah Bennett

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Cumberland

Tools

8:00am EDT

Publish a Website with Canva

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Capital

Use Canva to create easy website design for any subject. Learn to use the magic of Canva creation to bring authenticity to student projects. Please bring laptops, there will be practice time.

Speakers

Anna Bennett

4th / 5th Classroom Teacher, Buxton Center Elementary School

Patrick Sanborn

Instructional Coach, Buxton Center Elementary School

I have been an educator for 20 years. I have taught 2-5 grade and am now and Instructional Coach focusing on Math and Technology. We are Prek- 5 school with several special ed classrooms, behavior/compass, functional academics classrooms, and Life Skills classrooms as well. We have... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Capital

Tools

9:10am EDT

Apple Education Session

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Kennebec

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Kennebec

9:10am EDT

Beyond Formulas: Using Gemini to Build Custom GSheet Scripts

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Howard

Go beyond formulas with 'Vibe Coding.' Learn to use Gemini to write custom Google Apps Scripts using only natural language. We’ll build a real-world tool that takes Google Form responses and automatically assigns students to sessions based on their preferences.

Key Outcomes:
> Automate tasks formulas can’t touch.
> Create custom 'Apps Script' logic without manual coding.
> Deploy a student-choice sorter.

Perfect for those ready to build custom classroom solutions in minutes.

Speakers

Susie Simmons

Instructional Tech Coach, MSAD 6 - Bonny Eagle

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Howard

9:10am EDT

DIY AI: Build a Custom LLM for Your School's STEM Curriculum

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Capital

You know the struggle: incredible STEM resources exist within your district, but they are scattered across fragmented Google Drives, different LMS platforms, and siloed department folders. Meanwhile, generic AI chatbots either hallucinate facts or completely miss your district's specific educational standards.

Join me to discover how "DIY AI" can break down information silos, bypass expensive vendor lock-in, and guarantee equitable access to high-quality STEM instruction.

Speakers

Lou Jones-Rodriguez

IT Lead/Tech Coordinator, AOS91/Mount Desert Island Regional School System

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Capital

9:10am EDT

NotebookLM: The Ultimate Knower of All Your School’s Info

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Penobscot

Every school has a mountain of manuals—now you can make them talk! Learn to build a "Super Sidekick" using NotebookLM that unlocks the secrets of your handbooks and emergency plans. We’ll show you how to turn dry docs into an instant-answer machine for staff, complete with "secret weapon" resources like custom podcasts and infographics. Information hunting ends here!

Speakers

Janice Rodriguez

Technology Integrator, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School

Michelle Russo

Technology Integrator, Brunswick Junior High School

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Penobscot

9:10am EDT

Helping Students Work with Data

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Augusta

Data has become such an important part of all sectors of our world. Students need to work with data: to collect it, make sense of it, and ask good questions. In this session, you’ll learn ways of collecting data, find free sources of data, and learn about free and simple data tools you can use in your classroom easily to build those skills with students. Grades 3+.

Speakers

Jeff Bailey

High School Technology/Computer Science Teacher, Mountain Valley HIgh School/RSU 10

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Augusta

Computer Science/Robotics/Drones

9:10am EDT

Play, Program, Ponder with Micro:Bits: Suss Out Bias in AI

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Fort Western

Get ready to make AI literacy tangible! This hands-on workshop introduces school librarians and educators to a playful way to teach foundational AI concepts & digital citizenship to tweens. Using Micro:Bits and stuffies, participants will learn about machine learning, data sets, and algorithmic bias. You'll leave with a practical plan to demonstrate bias in AI using simple coding and the Micro:Bit's sensors. Prepare students to be ethical, informed AI creators and consumers! Bring a laptop.

Speakers

Gretchen Hartley

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Fort Western

Librarians

9:10am EDT

What Your Students Want You To Know...

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Sagadahoc

We have more technology than ever before, but is it really working? Is it engaging students, enhancing learning, or improving the overall educational experience like we hope? How will we know? Well, we ask them! Join us for this interactive session where we will discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of technology integration from students' perspectives with actual students!

Speakers

Mary Chase

Social Studies Department Head, Skowhegan Area High School

Now in my 17th year of education, I have always embraced teaching with technology, even in schools without a technology budget. I've learned to seek out and rely on free sites/apps that work with nearly any devices. As a long-time ACTEM conference attender with a Masters in Technology... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Sagadahoc

Teaching Strategies

9:10am EDT

Less Noise, More Learning: Reframing Technology Use in Schools

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Pine Tree

Educators are increasingly navigating complex conversations about screen time shaped by headlines, conflicting research, and public concern. This session focuses on building readiness to respond by examining common narratives and research, identifying where claims are supported, oversimplified, or misunderstood, and emphasizing the importance of context, instructional design, and the differences in how technology is used.

Through discussion and scenario-based exploration, participants will develop practical strategies for responding to questions from school boards, families, and colleagues. This session centers on clear communication, research-informed perspectives, and actionable approaches to ensuring technology use remains intentional and learning-focused, leaving participants better prepared to engage in these conversations with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Speakers

Jonathan Werner

MLTI Ambassador Program Coordinator, Maine DOE - Learning Through Technology Team

Jim Chasse

Infrastructure Specialist Maine DOE, Maine Department of Education

Emma-Marie Banks

Coordinator of Learning Through Technology, Maine Department of Education

As the Coordinator of Learning Through Technology, Emma oversees the implementation of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI), supporting schools in the purposeful integration of technology to enhance teaching and learning. In her role, Emma leads long-term statewide planning... Read More →

Jon Graham

Elementary Digital Learning Specialist, Maine Department of Education

Allison Braley

Computer Science Specialist, Maine Department of Education

Allison Braley is the Computer Science Specialist at the Maine Department of Education. She previously taught computer science and served as a technology integrator for nine years, supporting students and educators in innovative technology use. In 2022, she was recognized as the CSTA/Infosys... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Pine Tree

Tech Directors/Admins

9:10am EDT

Canva Game Center Generator

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Arnold

Use Canva to create quick, easy, student managed game centers for any subject! Learn to use the magic of Canva creation to reduce your workload and engage students. Please bring laptops-- there will be practice time!

Speakers

Anna Bennett

4th / 5th Classroom Teacher, Buxton Center Elementary School

Patrick Sanborn

Instructional Coach, Buxton Center Elementary School

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Arnold

Tools

10:10am EDT

Coffee Break with Vendors

Thursday October 15, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Exhibit Hall

Thursday October 15, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Exhibit Hall

ACTEM

11:00am EDT

Keynote - Sponsored by Apple Education

Thursday October 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:10pm EDT

Stage

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday October 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:10pm EDT
Stage

KEYNOTE

12:10pm EDT

Annual METDA Meeting

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Piscataquis

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Piscataquis

12:10pm EDT

Lunch

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Lobby

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Lobby

ACTEM

12:10pm EDT

Ask, Explore, Connect: Lunch with the LTT Team

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Pine Tree

During this informal lunch session, participants are invited to engage directly with the LTT team through open conversation and discussion. Bring questions, explore emerging topics, and connect with others navigating similar challenges in technology and learning. This is a flexible, participant-driven space designed for sharing ideas, gaining insight, and building connections—no formal presentation, just conversation.

Speakers

LTT Team

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Pine Tree

Other

12:10pm EDT

Workshop Your Way

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Penobscot

Need a space to work out those inspirations? Looking to continue a conversation, or talk through something with a tech coach? Come join me! Whether you need a space to just continue the work you started in another session, a space to decompress, a quiet work room, or a space to come with questions for a tech coach, this is the spot.

Speakers

Crystal Blais

Tech Integrator, Biddeford Intermediate & Middle Schools

Technology Integrator for Biddeford Intermediate & Middle Schools. Serving with a passion for teaching and learning new things with tech!

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Penobscot

Other

12:10pm EDT

Nosh & Network: The Tech Integrator’s Open Lunch

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Cumberland

Are you the 'go-to' tech champion in your district? Join us for an informal lunch to connect with fellow integrators from across the state. This is an open call to swap stories, share resources, and network with others walking in your shoes.

Why Join?
>Build your professional learning network (PLN).
>Discuss common challenges in a relaxed setting.
>Connect with the ACTEM community over good food.

Come for a spot to nosh, stay for the networking!

Speakers

Susie Simmons

Instructional Tech Coach, MSAD 6 - Bonny Eagle

Thursday October 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Cumberland

Tech Integrators

1:10pm EDT

Annual METDA Meeting

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Piscataquis

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Piscataquis

1:10pm EDT

Apple Education Session

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Kennebec

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Kennebec

1:10pm EDT

Twenty-seven for ’27: Promising Technologies, Tools, Trends

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Howard

This rapid-fire session will leave you hopeful and invigorated. It will include an overview of technologies that will inspire and motivate. Completely updated from ACTEM 2025, topics will include immersive learning, AI-powered personalization and assisted grading, robots, noteworthy trends, and apps not yet available at the time of this writing. The term “Electronic Constructivism” was coined by this presenter, who will stress what really matters: Good Teaching. Raffle for techy door prizes.

Speakers

Maureen Yoder

Higher Ed, Lesley University

Dr. Maureen Brown Yoder has presented at educational technology conferences since the 1980s when educational technology was in its infancy. Dr. Yoder is a Professor Emerita at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A former classroom teacher, she has experience designing and... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Howard

1:10pm EDT

Using AI to Build a Website (Without Being a Coding Expert)

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Capital

Students learn to write clear AI prompts instead of memorizing HTML codes. For example: “Make a webpage about my hamster: a title, one paragraph, and a toy list.” The AI builds the page. Then students customize colors, images, and layout. Teachers learn 3 simple skills: writing good prompts, easy fixes (colors, text size), and classroom AI rules. No coding experience needed.

Speakers

Sean Wasson

Computer Science Teacher, Portland Public Schools

Computer Science Teacher. Member of CSTA Maine and ACTEM. Code.org Facilitator.

Aaron Rog

K-12 Educator, Maine Department of Education

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Capital

1:10pm EDT

Authentic Voices: Elementary Vlogging and Character Journeys in Canva

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Penobscot

Video gives students a powerful platform to share their authentic selves—or step into the shoes of the characters they love. In this hands-on session, discover how elementary students can use Canva’s intuitive video tools to create engaging personal vlogs, "getting to know me" introductions, or first-person character reflections.

Speakers

Nicole Lesperance

District Technology Training Coordinator, Mt. Blue Regional School District - RSU 9

I am a District Technology Training Coordinator for Mt. Blue Regional School District - RSU 9. I work with both staff and students supporting implementation and integration of technology into the curriculum, PreK-12. I also support all district staff with the use and understanding... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Penobscot

Elementary School

1:10pm EDT

Tech from the Ground UP! 21st Century Learning for All Ages

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Arnold

Digital readiness starts with mindset—screens not required. Even our youngest learners can build the thinking skills for meaningful tech use. This session explores how to teach technology mindsets and 21st-century skills in developmentally appropriate ways for all learners. Leave with practical strategies to prepare students for a tech-rich world. Bring your device.

Speakers

Donna Netzer

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Arnold

Elementary School

1:10pm EDT

Panel: Role of AI In Libraries

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Fort Western

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Fort Western

Librarians

1:10pm EDT

Authentically Askew: Assessing the Messy Process of Project-Based Learning

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Augusta

Even the best intentions of project-based learning tend to produce more than their fair share of dumpster projects: the wonderful things our learners make, we grade, and then pile up in the back of the room until the end of the year and whoosh. In this workshop, experiment with a number of methods for making PBL more formative, more standards-based, and ultimately, more authentic.

Speakers

Dan Ryder

Design Facilitator, CRCS Overman

Success & Innovation Center, Director. #SICMBC
Idea wrangler, design thinker, improviser, author, and award winning educator.
Apple Distinguished educator.
NEA Foundation’s 2018 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence
Co-Author, INTENTION: Critical Creativity in the Classroom (Bl... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Augusta

Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

1:10pm EDT

Cyberstorm: A Take-Home Tabletop Toolkit for Navigating Digital Dilemmas

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Pine Tree

This interactive professional learning session helps educators recognize and respond to the digital dilemmas that commonly arise for both teachers and students; issues like online privacy, cyberbullying, misinformation, and responsible tech use. Through real-world scenarios, collaborative discussion, and practical strategies, participants learn how to guide students in making thoughtful, ethical choices online while also protecting their own digital well‑being. By the end of the session, teachers walk away with ready‑to‑use classroom activities, conversation prompts, and a clearer understanding of how to foster a safe, supportive digital culture across grade levels.

Speakers

Jim Chasse

Infrastructure Specialist Maine DOE, Maine Department of Education

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Pine Tree

Teaching Strategies

1:10pm EDT

The PD Playbook: Designing A Summer Tech Course

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Cumberland

Join tech integrators from the Yarmouth School Department to get the "Playbook" for a successful, teacher-led Summer Tech Course. We’ll break down our logistical framework, high-interest curriculum, and credit-earning structure. From planning to execution, learn how to design a sustainable model that boosts staff proficiency and honors summer break. Walk away with a toolkit of ideas to launch a high-impact summer tech program in your own district next year!

Speakers

Todd Abbott

Technology Integrator PreK-5, Yarmouth Schools

Jen Adams

Instructional Technology Integrator, Yarmouth High School

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Cumberland

Tech Integrators

1:10pm EDT

Canva With Courtney: Your Guide to Mastering the Basics!

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

York

Join Courtney for a dynamic introduction to mastering the basics of leveraging Canva’s powerful features for marketing success. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll cover everything you need to know to create professional and eye-catching designs, even if you’re brand new to the platform.

Speakers

Courtney Michaud

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
York

Tools

1:10pm EDT

Staying Up to Speed: A Roundtable on EdTech Discovery

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Sagadahoc

The most important skill in educational technology isn't knowing every tool—it’s knowing how to find the right ones. This roundtable moves beyond specific apps to discuss the channels, networks, and habits Maine educators use to stay informed. Through a "Give-One-Get-One" exchange, we will share our favorite podcasts, newsletters, social feeds, and communities. Come prepared to discuss how you filter the noise and leave with a crowdsourced map of the best ways to stay current.

Speakers

Brigette Dumont

Thursday October 15, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Sagadahoc

Tools

2:20pm EDT

Annual METDA Meeting

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Piscataquis

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Piscataquis

2:20pm EDT

Apple Education Session

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Kennebec

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Kennebec

2:20pm EDT

Building Staff Confidence with AI: PD Process

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Arnold

Members from Yarmouth High School will present its collaborative process for building faculty buy-in for AI professional development. Presenters will show how the multidisciplinary AI committee moved staff from AI-averse to AI-literate. The session includes networking, sharing PD resources and tips, 30 minutes of presentation, and 20 minutes of collaboration/scenario work. Participants should bring computers.

Speakers

Jen Adams

Instructional Technology Integrator, Yarmouth High School

Bryan Quigley

Secondary Science Teacher, Yarmouth High School

I am a secondary science educator at Yarmouth High School, and am passionate about plants, technology, the environment, guitar, MTG, and anywhere nerd culture and nature collide. Excited to share what I have learned with y'all.

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Arnold

2:20pm EDT

How AI Works: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Educators

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Pine Tree

How AI Works: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Educators is an interactive session designed to help educators better understand the computer science behind artificial intelligence. Participants will explore how AI systems learn from data, recognize patterns, and generate predictions through concepts such as algorithms, machine learning, and neural networks. The session will also examine the opportunities, limitations, ethical considerations, and real-world impacts of AI, while providing educators with a stronger foundation for discussing AI literacy and computer science concepts with students.

Speakers

Allison Braley

Computer Science Specialist, Maine Department of Education

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Pine Tree

2:20pm EDT

What Responsible Student AI Use Actually Looks Like

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Capital

Students need to know how to use AI responsibly and ethically to be prepared for college and their careers. The way we get them there is neither by shoving AI under the rug nor turning on commercial AI. That's where MagicSchool comes in. In this session, we'll explore what it looks like to bring student facing AI in a way that builds skills, deepens understanding, and drives measurable achievement.

Speakers

Becky Luetjen

Account Executive, MagicSchool

Becky, an Account Executive at MagicSchool, has over 12 years of experience in education. She taught high school English, developed district-wide curriculum, and served as a school librarian. Having witnessed both the impact of great teaching and the growing burnout among educators... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Capital

2:20pm EDT

Measure & Model with Real-World 3D Map Data

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Sagadahoc

Explore how real-world landscapes and sunlight data support problem solving. Using arcGIS, students measure building dimensions and shadows on 3D maps for locations of their choice. Projects include calculating sun angle and planning solar panel placement by analyzing usable roof surface area and estimating energy output. Bring a laptop or tablet.

Speakers

Pamela Perry

Technology Instructional Coach, Lewiston High School

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Sagadahoc

Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

2:20pm EDT

Auditing Your Google Admin Console

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Augusta

This session is designed for people that have access to their domain's Google Admin Console. In this session you will hear of different avenues for auditing your policy settings in the Google Admin Console and discuss some best practices when working with new updates. Settings should not be changed during the session but rather thought about and potentially applied when admins are back within their districts to test out.

Speakers

Eric Lawson

Director of Technology & Innovation, York Schools

Eric Lawson has been in education for over 25 years. He has been an elementary teacher, a technology integrator, an Admin Curriculum/Technology Integrator, and is currently the Director of Technology & Innovation for the York School Department in York, Maine. He has been published... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Augusta

Tech Directors/Admins

2:20pm EDT

Capture historic artifacts digitally with your students

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Penobscot

Every town in Maine has history waiting to be discovered. In this session we cover a student-led digitization project that uses photography, video, audio, drones, photogrammetry, 3D modeling, virtual reality, coding, AI and more. We share the techniques and methods to successfully create a historic trove of media to share.

Speakers

Kern Kelley

SLAM Coordinator / Technology Integrator, Regional School Unit #19

Starting his teaching career in New Zealand, Kern is presently the Technology Integrator at Regional School Unit #19 and Coordinator of the Student Leadership Ambassador program in central Maine. He has provided support to educators for over two decades and has conducted professional... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Penobscot

Tech Integrators

2:20pm EDT

Tech Trouble Tabletop Session: What Would You Do?

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Fort Western

What happens when school initiatives come from the top down, AI policies are inconsistent, technology breeds bad habits, or parents push back on tech? In a tabletop exercise session, participants will examine digital dilemmas and tech-focused issues in schools today. Participants will develop realistic solutions that can be implemented in their own schools. Tech integrators, librarians, administrators, and teachers won’t want to miss this interactive session.

Speakers

Cathy Potter

Tech Integrator/Librarian, Falmouth Middle School

Tech Integrator & Librarian, Falmouth Middle School

Amy McInerney

Thursday October 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Fort Western

Tech Integrators

3:30pm EDT

Raffles & Awards

Thursday October 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT

Cumberland

Thursday October 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Cumberland

ACTEM

4:30pm EDT

Board Games

Thursday October 15, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

Penobscot

Thursday October 15, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
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