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8:00am EDT

Authentically ME? AI, Judgment, and 3D Design

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

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

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

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 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Arnold

Tools

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
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Elementary School

2:20pm EDT

Building Staff Confidence with AI: PD Process

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

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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

6:00pm EDT

ACTEM After Hours

Thursday October 15, 2026 6:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

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Thursday October 15, 2026 6:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Arnold

ACTEM

ACTEM2026

8:00am EDT

Stephen LaRochelle

9:10am EDT

Anna Bennett

Patrick Sanborn

1:10pm EDT

Donna Netzer

2:20pm EDT

Jen Adams

Bryan Quigley

6:00pm EDT

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