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8:00am EDT

AI Literacy with EduProtocols: Classroom-Ready for Monday!

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

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

1:10pm EDT

Serving our communities: Finding the authentic audience.

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

Fort Western

Students often ask, “Why are we learning this?” When the classroom teacher is the only one who sees student work, students often don’t see the real-world connections. In this session, we will explore technology tools and methods to create student projects that address problems in your school or community.

Speakers

Jeff Bailey

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

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

Makerspace/STEAM/Project Based Learning

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

8:00am EDT

9:10am EDT

1:10pm EDT

2:20pm EDT

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