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.
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!
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
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.
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.
Learn how to have free, in-person event hosted at your school for your students. A high energy interactive day of learning. Topics covered include 3D printing, media production, virtual reality, coding and much more! For more information visit: http://MLTI.me
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 9:10am - 10:10am EDT Sagadahoc
Code For ME is a beginner-friendly workshop designed for teachers with little to no coding experience. Learn how to teach computer science by exploring concepts alongside your students using our accessible textbook. Discover practical strategies, classroom ideas, and ways to build confidence while learning together. This session highlights how teaching and learning can happen at the same time. Made by a sophomore at Morse High School.
Hi! I'm Harper Steenstra, the founder of Code For ME- a local coding camp designed for beginner coders. I believe coding is essential to the future. Whether you're building a toaster or designing the next iPhone, code is behind it all.I first discovered coding back in third grade... Read More →
