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8:00am EDT

10 Copyright Concerns for AI-using Teachers

Friday October 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Generative AI makes it easier and faster than ever before for teachers to create everything from engaging animated lessons to lesson plans for sale on TPT. However, recent federal court decisions have shown that generative AI users are not exempt from claims of copyright infringement. This presentation will offer ten short lessons on why teachers should be concerned about about copyright and how to use generative AI without running afoul of copyright law.

Speakers

Richard Byrne

Byrne Instructional Media, LLC

I am a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing this blog. I taught for eight and a half years at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris, ME. During that time I piloted 1:1 laptop use before the program went school-wide. I coordinated a "laptop... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Capital

8:00am EDT

AI Literacy with EduProtocols: Classroom-Ready for Monday!

Friday October 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Fort Western

Ready to move beyond AI talk and into AI literacy in action? In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, participants will experience brand new AI Literacy EduProtocols designed to build the knowledge, skills, and mindsets students need when using AI through creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and purposeful use. Expect fast-paced interaction, practical takeaways, and innovative, classroom-ready strategies that help students engage with AI in meaningful ways you can use on Monday.

Speakers

Kate Meyer

Instructional Innovation Specialist, Mount Desert Island High School

Kate Meyer is an instructional innovation specialist and high school English teacher in Bar Harbor, Maine, where she has taught for 25 years. From 2021 to 2023, she served as a Distinguished Educator with the Maine Department of Education. This position allowed her to travel throughout... Read More →

Nicole Davis

Friday October 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Fort Western

9:10am EDT

AI EduProtocols: Connect, Share, Strategize

Friday October 16, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Fort Western

In this energizing session, participants will experience one more brand-new AI Literacy EduProtocol and then spend time connecting with others, sharing strategies, swapping ideas, and discussing how to bring thoughtful AI literacy work into classrooms, schools, and districts. Come ready to talk, reflect, ask questions, and leave inspired with fresh ideas and practical next steps.

Speakers

Kate Meyer

Instructional Innovation Specialist, Mount Desert Island High School

Nicole Davis

Friday October 16, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Fort Western

9:10am EDT

Creating AI Tools for Your Classroom

Friday October 16, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Penobscot

Empower your teaching with AI! In this hands-on session, explore how educators of all skill levels can use AI models and tools to design custom classroom apps and resources—no coding required. Discover how one teacher is creating solutions for her students and colleagues and learn how you can build what doesn’t yet exist. Free and subscription tools will be shared. All subjects, teachers, and devices welcome!

Speakers

Julie York

Career Prep & Tech Department Chair & Teacher, South Portland School Department

Julie York has been teaching computer science and media electives at South Portland High School in South Portland, Maine since she was hired in 2002. Hired to teach Video Production, she has gone on to develop and maintain many new classes for the school community that include Animation... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Penobscot

9:10am EDT

Talking to HS Students about Ethical & Responsible Use of AI

Friday October 16, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Piscataquis

Who isn't talking about the impact AI is having on HS students and learning? Come and hear about how I designed and drafted a presentation to begin the conversation around what ethical and responsible use of AI looks like in my district. Hear the real life conversations had with actual HS students and teachers, and leave better prepared to have these conversations in your own classrooms.

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!

Friday October 16, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Piscataquis

1:10pm EDT

Lights, Camera, AI

Friday October 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Capital

Video is the language of the modern world, but editing shouldn't be a chore. Discover Google Vids, the AI-powered storytelling assistant that turns brainstorms into professional videos in minutes. Learn to use AI storyboarding, automated voiceovers, and seamless Workspace integration to flip your classroom or revitalize school communications. Whether you're a teacher or tech leader, see how Google Vids makes content creation effortless.

Speakers

Eric Huntington

Technology Integrator, Cape Elizabeth Middle School

I am currently the technology integrator at Cape Elizabeth Middle School. I teach 8th grade technology and 6th grade digital wellness. This is my 18th year as an educator and I live in Portland, ME!

Friday October 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Capital

1:10pm EDT

‘Vibe Code’ tools for learning with AI

Friday October 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Penobscot

In this session you will vibe code your own custom tools ready for your classroom. We will cover best practices on the process and leave you with templates and resources to continue beyond the session.

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 →

Friday October 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Penobscot

2:20pm EDT

Build Your Own AI: Creating Custom Apps with Playlab

Friday October 16, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Cumberland

Stop just using AI and start building it! This hands-on session introduces Playlab, a platform for creating custom, text-based AI apps tailored to your classroom. We’ll blend live demos with workshop time so you can build a functional tool in real-time.

You will learn to:
> Navigate the Playlab interface.
> Design custom prompts for educational tasks.
> Share your apps with colleagues.

Walk away with the skills to turn your best teaching ideas into interactive AI tools.

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 →

Friday October 16, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Cumberland

2:20pm EDT

East vs. West: AI Done Best

Friday October 16, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Fort Western

Join Google Champions Joe Marquez (CA) and Eric Lawson (ME) in this high-energy session moves beyond the AI hype to focus on a "Paramount moment" in education: shifting from a culture of "product" to a culture of "process." Discover how to transform AI from a "black box" into a transparent co-pilot for both staff and students. We’ll share a proven roadmap and framework that empower learners to use technology with conviction and integrity.

Speakers

Joe Marquez

Education Consultant

Joe Marquez, an influential figure in educational technology, hails from Clovis, California. His passion for education and technology began early, driving him to merge these interests in his career. Starting in the Clovis Unified School District, Joe quickly established himself as... Read More →

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 →

Friday October 16, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Fort Western

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