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7:00am EDT

Registration Open!

Friday October 11, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT

Lobby

Friday October 11, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Lobby

ACTEM

8:00am EDT

Building Comfort & Confidence with AI Tools for Teachers

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Augusta

Develop confidence using AI tools for teaching and learning at a pace that best suits your needs. We will explore what challenges teachers around the nation are addressing with the help of AI tools and resources. Teachers will also leave this session with a powerful set of pre-made AI prompt collections and practical use cases to begin experimenting with right away. If you are new to AI and looking for expert guidance at a reasonable pace, this session is for you!

Speakers

Tom Driscoll

Instructor, EdTechTeacher, Inc.

Tom Driscoll is an author, speaker, and educational consultant for EdTechTeacher, working with over 200 client schools in the United States and internationally. He is a former digital learning director for the Bristol Warren Regional School District in Rhode Island, where he led... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Augusta

8:00am EDT

Lego Education SPIKE Not Just a Toy

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Piscataquis

Discuss how we've utilized SPIKE to encourage collaboration among students from various grade levels and students working independently. Spike

Speakers

Rosie Del Tejo Williamson

Learning Commons

Learning Commons teacher Pre-8th

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Piscataquis

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

8:00am EDT

Multimodal CS: Bringing all learners to the table!

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Arnold

All students can benefit from multimodal intentionality in lesson planning. Join this presentation to gather resources and hear examples of how flexible CS lessons can help reach and teach all learners in the classroom- especially ML students and students with special needs.

Speakers

Julie York

Teacher/Department Chair, SPHS

Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador, CSTA Equity Fellow Alumni, Engage AI Advisory Board Member, Construct Teacher Advisor, Glowforge Teacher Ambassador

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Arnold

DEI / SEL / Accessibility

8:00am EDT

Big News for Little Kids

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Capital

Interested in starting a student news broadcast at your school? Join us to learn more. We will focus on the ins and outs of how we started, how our weekly broadcasts run, and the technology needed to accomplish it. During this presentation we will share our process, ideas, tricks, resources, and more while providing time to brainstorm and collaborate ideas with you.

Speakers

Nicole Lesperance

District Technology Training Coordinator, Mt. Blue Regional School District

I am a District Technology Training Coordinator for Mt. Blue Regional School District - RSU 9. I work with both staff and students supporting implementation and integration of technology into the curriculum, PreK-12. I also support all district staff with the use and understanding... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Capital

Makerspace / STEAM

8:00am EDT

Burning To Be Used - Laser in Schools

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

York

Join me on my journey to add laser engravers/cutters to our school. I added 16 3D printers, 2 laser cutters/engraving machines, a CNC machine, and a large format Cricut with almost no local funds. Get handouts on laser use, curriculum, projects, and more. Learn from my mistakes and successes to get a leg up on your own school Makerspace.

Speakers

Mike Brzezowski

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
York

Makerspace / STEAM

8:00am EDT

Glow & Grow: Innovating in the K-12 Classrooms with Glowforge

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Cumberland

This panel session brings educators together to explore the potential of the Glowforge technology in education. We will dig into practical applications, creative projects, and pedagogical approaches that leverage the Glowforge to foster collaboration, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Join us as we uncover how this cutting-edge tool is revolutionizing traditional teaching methods, empowering students to unleash their creativity, and preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow's world.

Speakers

Katie Hollenback

K-12 Administrator, Ellsworth School Department

IT Director, former K-12 Tech Integrator, former high school engineering/tech teacher & mechanical/nuclear engineer

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Cumberland

Makerspace / STEAM

8:00am EDT

Closing the Career Awareness Gap: CTE & VR at St. George MSU

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Penobscot

St. George MSU is partnering with MidCoast School of Technology to develop the nation’s first PreK-12 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program. We were recently selected as a CareerViewXR Production Grant Winner, which will allow us to integrate immersive, virtual reality (VR) media into our PreK-12 CTE Program. Learn how schools and industry are partnering to use VR to close the career awareness gap, address workforce shortages, and strengthen our local economy.

Speakers

Matthew Chaussee

CEO/Co-Founder, CareerViewXR

Matt Chaussee, co-founder and CEO of award-winning immersive media and virtual reality career awareness solution, CareerViewXR. Together with his wife, Katie, Matthew transitioned from a part-time endeavor creating virtual real estate tours to assembling a skilled team of media professionals... Read More →

Mike Felton

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Penobscot

Project Based Learning

8:00am EDT

Getting to know your Green Screen

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Washington

Join us with your iPad or phone to master the basics and develop comprehensive green screen skills. We will teach you how to facilitate children's creation of innovative capstone projects and presentations.

Speakers

Patrick Sanborn

Instructional Coach, Buxton Center Elementary School

I have been an educator for 20 years. I have taught 2-5 grade. I starting my coaching role as a technology coach and last year my role as coach morphed into doing an Instruction Math coaching role. I'm currently servicing a building that is pre k-5 with 11 Special ed classrooms, Behavior/compass... Read More →

ACTEM Green Screen pdf

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Washington

Project Based Learning

8:00am EDT

How Should School Leaders Think About Technology

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Howard

ChatGPT... Artificial intelligence... TikTok... Snapchat... Social media... Cell phones... The technology tools coming at children and schools are fast and furious. As school leaders, how should we think about new technologies for our students and educators? How do we get past unfamiliarity, fear, and nostalgia to recognize the power and potential of digital technologies while also being cognizant of their limitations and drawbacks? Join Scott - who is the director of the only university center in America dedicated to school technology leadership - for a robust discussion, some larger perspective, and numerous resources on this topic!

Speakers

Scott McLeod

Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Colorado Denver

A Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver, Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D., is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts on P-12 school leadership, deeper learning, technology, and innovation. He is on a mission to make students’ day-to-day... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Howard

Tech Directors / Admins

8:00am EDT

Curipod Fusion: Where Learning Meets Engagement

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Lincoln/Oxford

Participants will interact as a student within Curipod to first utilize the platform's features first-hand. Participants will then practice creating a Curipod for a subject/topic they teach using the many generators and interactive tools Curipod has to offer, making learning engaging and motivating for students. This platform can use AI to integrate content objectives into an interactive presentation in minutes.

Speakers

Jill Mathieu

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, RSU16

I will be presenting a hands-on session on Curipod. Come try Curipod out first-hand as a student, and then dive in to learn how to create interactive, engaging lessons in a matter of minutes for students of any grade in any subject.

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lincoln/Oxford

Tools

8:00am EDT

Efficient Workflows: Integrating iPad with Google Workspace

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Kennebec

Unlock the full potential of your iPad by learning efficient workflows with Google Suite! This hands-on workshop will guide you through key tools and tips for boosting productivity and learning. You’ll also explore built-in accessibility features, making your work efficient and more inclusive, by discovering how to seamlessly integrate translation tools for multilingual support. Perfect for students and professionals looking to streamline their teaching with iPad.

Speakers

Steph Weber

Software Support Specialist, Auburn School Department

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Kennebec

Tools

8:00am EDT

Formative assessment through memes, puzzles, and games

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Pine Tree

Help all learners unlock mastery through memes, puzzles, and games! Come see how to use memes as a powerful learning tool to assess understanding and drive deeper learning. Challenge your students to create puzzles and tell novel stories through activities designed for your classroom. Antimatter creates innovative student activities and formative assessment tools for teachers, all for free. You've never seen formative assessment quite like this…

Speakers

Jonathan Libov

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Pine Tree

Tools

9:10am EDT

The Educator's Balancing Act: Enhancing Your Workflow with AI

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Pine Tree

Imagine having extra hours in your day to dedicate to your passions, whether it's indulging in more reading, tending to your garden, or spending quality time with your family and friends. This presentation will explore how generative AI can be your key to unlocking newfound time and efficiency. We'll delve into practical strategies for implementing AI tools into your professional workflow to give you the gift of time for your personal goals and well-being.

Speakers

Kate Meyer

English and Design Thinking Teacher, Mt. Desert Island High School

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Pine Tree

9:10am EDT

Business-Educator Partnerships: Shaping K-12 CS Education

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Cumberland

A dynamic panel discussion featuring educators, business leaders, and students exploring how forging strong relationships can transform CS education by aligning curricula with industry demands, integrating critical CS skills, and enhancing experiential learning. Our panel will discuss ideas for integrating relevant CS skills into K-12 programs to better prepare students for future career opportunities. Participants will also learn actionable strategies for developing sustainable partnerships.

Speakers

Kate Kastelein

Nonprofit, MMSA

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Cumberland

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

9:10am EDT

Engage-ineering: Robotics in the Science Classroom

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Capital

Robotics engages students in learning NGSS Engineering Design standards while also practicing foundational computer science concepts. Learn how 5th-grade students used LEGO SPIKE Prime kits to work through various design challenges in science class as they designed, tested, modified, and reflected on their solutions. In this hands-on, interactive session, students will lead participants through a mini design challenge of their own to model the possibilities this accessible tech affords.

Speakers

Seth Mitchell

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Capital

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

9:10am EDT

Bringing Ancient Engineers and Lego into the Classroom

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Arnold

If attending this session, be prepared to be dropped into the ancient desert of Jordan, the rainforest of Peru, and along the Nile river. All you have available to ensure your survival are simple machines and your own engineering mindset. Using inspiration from ancient engineers, you will create city plans to support a growing population. In order to understand how simple machines make work easier, we will be using Lego BricQ sets to build and test simple machines to advance our civilization.

Speakers

Michaela Lamarre

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Arnold

DEI / SEL / Accessibility

9:10am EDT

License to Drive: Developing Digital Wisdom & Leadership

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Piscataquis

We know that the Digital Native is a myth, yet we often expect our students to navigate tech independently. In this session, we will look at how to support students as they move toward independent navigation of the complexities of their online lives. We’ll also explore ways to support their journey toward gaining greater digital wisdom including media balance, well-being, and creation. We will conclude by crowd-sourcing strategies to create independent digital leaders.

Speakers

Gwyneth Maguire

MLTI Ambassador, Maine DOE

I am a Technology Integrationist and Librarian at RSU 23. I'm serving as a MLTI 2.0 Ambassador for the 2023-2025 school years. I strive to be a catalyst with an enthusiastic, collaborative and innovative mindset. I seek to foster and encourage active, creative, engaged and empowered... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Piscataquis

DEI / SEL / Accessibility

9:10am EDT

Surry's Design Lab: How We Made our MakerSpace

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Augusta

The Design Lab started at Surry Elementary School in the fall of 2022. We had an empty room with absolutely nothing in it. Today we have a fully functioning space, programming for all PK-8 students, and a curriculum. We are also a recognized Fab Lab - one of just a few in Maine, but one of about 2,000 around the world. (Our website is: https://www.surryschool.org/designlab) Come hear how we do it, ask questions, and maybe take home an interesting approach or two.

Speakers

Markus Ford

Technology Teacher / IT Coordinator / GT Teacher, Surry Elementary School

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Augusta

Makerspace / STEAM

9:10am EDT

Creativity in Learning Interactive Experience

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Kennebec

Creativity is essential to learning. It can help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making them more confident, curious, and willing to take risks. During this interactive session, we'll walk through how creativity can play a greater role in the classroom through drawing, photography, music, and video. Join us for hands-on demos with Apple Distinguished Educators and Apple Learning Coaches to identify projects that will engage learners and accelerate student success.

Speakers

Apple Education

Apple Inc.

Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools around the world expand what’s possible for learning, create new opportunities for teaching, and establish dynamic environments that inspire both.

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Kennebec

Project Based Learning

9:10am EDT

Data Rich and Usage Poor

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

York

Data, data, data! Everyone loves data, or at least demands we have it. The more important question is what are we doing with it? In this session, we will discuss strategies we are using in our district to bring different data sources together. Google forms, Sheets, and Looker Studio, Oh My to help collect, organize, and visualize data to be more accessible in the classroom and School.

Speakers

Stephen Avery

6-12 Instructional Technology Coach, Bonny Eagle Middle and High Schools

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
York

Tech Directors / Admins

9:10am EDT

Key Leadership Behaviors for Deeper Learning

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Howard

What do leaders at innovative schools do that is different from their counterparts in more traditional schools? Most deeper learning schools share an emphasis on applied creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving; high levels of student agency, control, ownership, voice, and choice; opportunities to engage in authentic, real-world work in local and global communities; and robust technology infusion. In this workshop we will learn from 90+ innovative schools about what deeper learning leaders do, what support structures they put into place to support robust learning and teaching, and how they maintain the motivation and courage necessary for this complex work.

Speakers

Scott McLeod

Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Colorado Denver

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Howard

Tech Directors / Admins

9:10am EDT

Introduction to XRDocs

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Washington

Unlock the power of immersive learning with XRDocs' groundbreaking "4 I's" Framework leveraging extended reality technologies powered by Webxr available on any device. Discover how to ignite curiosity through narratives, immerse learners in interactive virtual environments, facilitate real-time collaboration, and empower iterative refinement. Join this session to explore XRDocs' intuitive platform enabling accessible, transformative educational experiences.

Speakers

Eric Chamberlin

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Washington

Tools

10:20am EDT

Keynote - Scott McLeod

Friday October 11, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am EDT

Stage

Speakers

Scott McLeod

Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Colorado Denver

Friday October 11, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Stage

KEYNOTE

11:25am EDT

Vendor Scavenger Hunt

Friday October 11, 2024 11:25am - 12:10pm EDT

Exhibit Hall

Friday October 11, 2024 11:25am - 12:10pm EDT
Exhibit Hall

ACTEM

12:10pm EDT

Lunch

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Lobby

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Lobby

ACTEM

12:10pm EDT

Bringing in AI With Intention, Vision, and Care

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Piscataquis

Artificial Intelligence is a new frontier for everyone. There are many tools to potentially adopt, and everyone is jumping into this new frontier, with or without intention, purpose, and vision. This session is meant for district- and building-level administrators to help understand the world AI is building in front of us, to help identify some critically important questions to ask before diving deeply into AI adoption, and identify some frameworks or procedures to explore and potentially adopt.

Speakers

Matt Drewette-Card

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Piscataquis

12:10pm EDT

Future-Proofing Technology Education in the Age of AI & Emerging Technologies (MLTI Panel Session)

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Cumberland

Speakers

Jonathan R. Werner, M.S.Ed.

Policy Maker / Government, Maine Department of Education

Jonathan has worked in education for over thirty years as a teacher, technology integrator, education attorney, and professional development coordinator. His mission is to support educators to better understand how tech can transform teaching and learning. He is very proud to be a... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Cumberland

12:10pm EDT

Lunch and Learn Redesigning lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement *Pre-registration required*

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Fort Western

Pre-registration required

As much as we’re worried about ‘learning loss,’ our students aren’t going to learn if they’re not first engaged. Let’s create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! In this active, hands-on Redesign Lab, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion. We also will peek inside some deeper learning schools around the country to see how they’re approaching this instructional design work. Bring a charged laptop and be ready to collaborate!

Speakers

Scott McLeod

Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Colorado Denver

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Fort Western

DEI / SEL / Accessibility

1:20pm EDT

Leading with AI: Strategies for School Leaders

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Augusta

Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of education. This session is geared towards educational leaders eager to harness the potential of AI. Dive deep into strategies for not only introducing AI, but also ensuring educators are effectively engaged and that the technology is ethically implemented to support teaching and learning.

Speakers

Tom Driscoll

Instructor, EdTechTeacher, Inc.

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Augusta

1:20pm EDT

From Code to Careers: Building Essential Real-World Robotics Skills

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Piscataquis

Start students on their robotics journey with Intelitek’s CoderZ, an accessible, gamified platform where they build essential programming skills in a virtual environment. As they advance, RoboX takes learning to the next level, offering scalable simulations and real-world robot control that brings industrial robotics into the classroom. Together, these platforms guide students from foundational robotics and programming to career-ready skills, unlocking opportunities in Industry 4.0 and beyond.

Speakers

TEC Edu

Inspiring Innovation, Empowering Futures_x000D_Tech Ed Concepts, Inc. is an Experienced Solution Provider of 3D Manufacturing Solutions and Teaching Labs. Coupled with superior support and customer service, we have established ourselves as a trusted resource for innovative, quality... Read More →

David Crowell

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Piscataquis

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

1:20pm EDT

Let's Make Monsters: A CS, Creativity, & Team Project

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Capital

Ditch the laptop and roll up your sleeves, we’re making monsters! Dive into a fun-filled session where you'll team up to code and craft unique creatures while exploring core CS principles. Perfect for K-5 educators, this hands-on project promotes teamwork, creativity, and hones communication skills. We’ll explore extensions into literacy and life sciences for deeper, cross-curricular learning. Leave equipped and inspired to ignite your students' imaginations and integrate STEM seamlessly.

Speakers

3duxdesign

Curriculum Developer, 3duxdesign

3DuxDesign's cardboard-based STEM kits and associated online project-based learning resources are ideal for your k-12 students. Our materials focus on using the design thinking process and hands-on prototyping to solve real-world challenges for a deeper, more authentic learning experience... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Capital

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

1:20pm EDT

Taking Flight: Empowering Students with Woz ED Drones

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Howard

Discover how the Woz ED drone pathway empowers students to soar to new heights in STEM education. From fundamental principles of flight to advanced coding and real-world applications, we'll explain how we've used Woz ED drones to provide hands-on learning experiences that cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Explore the potential of incorporating Woz ED drones across curriculum areas and discover practical strategies for implementation.

Speakers

Laurie Delaney

Instructional Technology Coach, Westbrook School Department

Laurie Delaney has been an educator in Maine for 17 years. As a K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist, she is passionate about supporting, empowering, and inspiring teachers through personalized professional development as they integrate technology into their teaching. When she's... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Howard

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

1:20pm EDT

Lunch and Learn Redesigning lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement (Continued)*Pre-registration required*

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Fort Western

Speakers

Scott McLeod

Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Colorado Denver

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Fort Western

DEI / SEL / Accessibility

1:20pm EDT

From Grant to Groove: The Podcasting Journey

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Arnold

Learn how one teacher used an MDOE TeachWithTech grant to purchase podcasting equipment to give her middle school students a voice within and beyond our community. See what worked and didn't work and what you might want to try with your own students. You will get a chance to try out some podcasting equipment to see how easy it is to set up a similar program for your classroom and school.

Speakers

Deb White

teacher

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Arnold

Makerspace / STEAM

1:20pm EDT

Improving STEM Aspirations and outcomes w/ Spatial Reasoning

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

York

Research has shown the important role that spatial reasoning skills play in aspirations and success in STEM learning, and STEM based careers. We will unpack what spatial reasoning is, how we can embed spatial reasoning it into STEM learning, and test out our own spatial reasoning skills with strategies that can easily be adapted to the classroom.

Speakers

Jeff Mao

Executive Director, Vita-Learn

Jeff serves as the Executive Director of Vita-Learn. Previously, he has held a number of roles including Senior Director, Common Sense Media and Education Technology Policy Director for the Maine Department of Education.

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
York

Makerspace / STEAM

1:20pm EDT

Creativity in Learning Interactive Experience

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Kennebec

Speakers

Apple Education

Apple Inc.

Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools around the world expand what’s possible for learning, create new opportunities for teaching, and establish dynamic environments that inspire both.

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Kennebec

Project Based Learning

1:20pm EDT

A Quick Start to Tinkercad

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Cumberland

Tinkercad is a free web app offered by Autodesk. Teachers can monitor student progress and access student accounts. This is an easy way for students to create designs for digital fabrication on a 3D printer. Topics covered will include getting started quickly, key concepts and how to teach them, importing and exporting STL files, and sending files to a 3D printer.

Speakers

Markus Ford

Technology Teacher / IT Coordinator / GT Teacher, Surry Elementary School

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Cumberland

Tools

1:20pm EDT

These are a few of MY Favorite Things!

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Pine Tree

In this popular annual session, David Trask will share his favorite tech tools, web sites, and toys that will enhance your productivity both in and out of the classroom! join us. Learn about new things and share yours!

Speakers

David Trask

STEM teacher/Tech systems administrator, Vassalboro Community School

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Pine Tree

Tools

1:20pm EDT

Using Vernier Lab Probes for Data Collection

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Piscataquis

Spruce Mountain High School Science Teachers Ken Baker, Rob Taylor, Shaelie Dumont, and Mike Morrell will demonstrate how to use Vernier Lab Probes to collect data and teachers will be given the opportunity to work with equipment in a hands on workshop. Sensors will also be used in combination with LEGO Spike kit robots and with physical and life science applications.

Speakers

Rob Taylor

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Piscataquis

Tools

2:30pm EDT

AI Enhanced Learning: Developing Dynamic Classrooms

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Augusta

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your students while navigating the world of artificial intelligence? In this session, we will explore practical strategies and engaging activities for educators to teach their students about AI. From understanding the basics to delving into ethical considerations, we will inspire you with the knowledge and tools to empower your students to become responsible AI users and creators. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!

Speakers

Kate Meyer

English and Design Thinking Teacher, Mt. Desert Island High School

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Augusta

2:30pm EDT

AI for Accessibility

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Penobscot

We will learn and practice using a variety of AI tools to make your general curriculum more accessible for students. AI tools can increase the efficiency with which we generate, level or translate text and make content more relevant for our students. AI can also help with scaffolding, assessment creation and creating high interest content and so much more. Bring some of your content with you and see how you might make your content more accessible for your students.

Speakers

Jeff Ireland

MLTI Ambassador, Oak Hill Middle School

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Penobscot

2:30pm EDT

Eco-Bot Engineers: Crafting & Coding for Conservation

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Capital

Engineering design meets environmental science in this Bot Safari workshop! Design and build a motorized bot, then join fellow conservationists to create habitats that protect these endangered creatures. This session fosters team-building and explores real-world challenges through playful, hands-on activities. Educators leave with their bots and the motivation to implement this project in their classrooms, blending science with creative problem-solving and storytelling for an engaging experience

Speakers

3duxdesign

Curriculum Developer, 3duxdesign

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Capital

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

2:30pm EDT

Taking your LEGO robots to the next level

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Cumberland

Do you have LEGO robots in your classroom? Are you looking for ways to expand your students' experiences with LEGO robots? FIRST LEGO League Challenge may be what you are looking for! Join us as we build and program LEGO robots to solve missions on the competition table. Bring your SPIKE Prime, EV3 or NXT robots and we will help you understand how to create a competitive team at your school or community!

Speakers

Jamee Luce

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Cumberland

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

2:30pm EDT

Extended Learning Opportunities: Bridging the Digital Divide

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Lincoln/Oxford

Explore how leveraging Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) and an LMS can break down geographic and resource-based barriers to education, offering all students an equitable chance to explore free academic experiences in the areas of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and more. Discuss strategies to overcome access barriers and cultivate a culture of innovation. Join the Instructional Design team from JMG to empower students in a tech-forward world.

Speakers

Sarah Irish

ELO Instructional Designer/Technologist, JMG

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lincoln/Oxford

DEI / SEL / Accessibility

2:30pm EDT

Lunch and Learn Redesigning lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement (Continued) *Pre-registration required*

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Fort Western

Speakers

Scott McLeod

Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Colorado Denver

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Fort Western

DEI / SEL / Accessibility

2:30pm EDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Kennebec

Do you design quality learning experiences that support multilingual learners wherever they are in their learning journey? Join us to discuss best practices and lesson ideas to meet individual student interests, levels, and learning styles. We’ll also explore built-in features on iPad that help strengthen language skills.

Speakers

Apple Education

Apple Inc.

Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools around the world expand what’s possible for learning, create new opportunities for teaching, and establish dynamic environments that inspire both.

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Kennebec

DEI / SEL / Accessibility

2:30pm EDT

BLAST OFF! Air Rockets in STEM Education

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Pine Tree

In this session, David Trask will share how he uses 3D printers, an Air Rocket launcher, and a number of other simple tools to take learning to a new level! Using rockets allows teachers to create exciting lessons for all grade levels in math, science, and engineering!

Speakers

David Trask

STEM teacher/Tech systems administrator, Vassalboro Community School

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pine Tree

Makerspace / STEAM

2:30pm EDT

ACTEM on the Fly!

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

York

Join us for the return of ACTEM on the Fly.

(yeah they lets us do this again)

Reflect, share and learn with new and old ACTEM friends!

All are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun.

Did you look at all the sessions at ACTEM and you REALLY want to talk to someone about <insert subject here> Please reach out.

If we don't know anything about the subject, we'll find someone that does.

Speakers

Jason W. Bersani

Senior Client Deployment Administrator / IT Wrangler, Winslow Public Schools

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
York

Tech Integrators

2:30pm EDT

From Concept to Game: Construct Game Design

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Arnold

Looking for something that's a bridge between Scratch and Unity? Something to help ease students into coding without throwing them into straight syntax, but that lets students hard code when needed? Meet Construct! Come and create a game from start to finish- and learn about the free (paid subscriptions available, but free does a great job!) tool!

Speakers

Julie York

Teacher/Department Chair, SPHS

Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador, CSTA Equity Fellow Alumni, Engage AI Advisory Board Member, Construct Teacher Advisor, Glowforge Teacher Ambassador

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Arnold

Tools

3:40pm EDT

Closing Session & Raffles

Friday October 11, 2024 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT

Stage

Speakers

Alice Barr

Conference Co-Chair, ACTEM

Alice was the Instructional Technology Coach at Yarmouth High School, an Apple Distinguished School in Maine. She supports the district goal of improving student learning by working in classrooms with teachers and students. A Google Certified Innovator, Alice has her M.Ed in Education... Read More →

Amanda Nguyen

Conference Co-Chair, ACTEM

Amanda Nguyen is an educator from Maine with 10+ years of experience and a deep commitment to creating inclusive and innovative learning environments. She supports students and educators from Pre-K to post-secondary and has strengths in teaching, leadership, research, collaboration... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Stage

ACTEM