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8:00am EDT

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

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

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

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

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

ACTEM2026

8:00am EDT

Anna Bennett

Patrick Sanborn

9:10am EDT

Lou Jones-Rodriguez

1:10pm EDT

Sean Wasson

Aaron Rog

2:20pm EDT

Becky Luetjen

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