ACTEM2024: Full Schedule

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9:45am EDT

Bored Class? No, Board Games! Gamification with Tabletopia

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Lincoln/Oxford

Educators have long been in competition with digital entertainment for student attention at school. The tabletop board game simulator, Tabletopia, can be leveraged to engage students and reinforce what they are learning in the classroom. Building on the success of the last MLTI virtual student conference, the Maine Winter Classic, we will introduce this platform and share best practices for implementing the features available via the free version of Tabletopia. Participants will experience the potential to motivate students through gamification with hands-on practice as they learn to import assets and set up a game.

Speakers

Chris Beckwith

MLTI Ambassador, Maine Department of Education

I've been a middle school STEM educator for more than three decades. I particularly enjoy programming robots, 3D modeling/printing, gamification and virtual reality.

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Lincoln/Oxford

Tools

9:45am EDT

Expressing Kids' Creatviity with Canva

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Arnold

Come with an active canva account to learn ways of facilitating children's academic and cultural creativity with this innovative classroom tool. We will cover topics like using Canva as an ice breaker, allowing children to express their content knowledge, and capstone projects for your units.

Speakers

Anna Bennett

4th / 5th Classroom Teacher, Buxton Center Elementary School

Explore Canva in the Classroom pdf

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Arnold

Tools

1:00pm EDT

The Essential Toolbox Of Digital Tools and Apps For Teacher Librarians

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Cumberland

As teacher librarians, finding the right digital tools and apps to use within the library and classroom is one of the keys to our success as we work with students and teachers. As we discover and test digital tools and apps that support the curriculum and empower our students as creators, we illustrate in unique and engaging ways our expertise, and so much more – including our awareness of what students have learned and are passionate about. Join Shannon McClintock Miller as she shares her box of essential tools for curriculum-focused teacher librarians. Shannon will share details about each tool and app, diving into examples she has used with her preschool to Grade 12 students.

Speakers

Shannon McClintock Miller

Teacher Librarian, Van Meter

Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especially children.Shannon serves as the preschool-12th grade... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Cumberland

Tools

1:00pm EDT

Twenty-Five for 2025: Trends, Technologies, Tools, Resources

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Lincoln/Oxford

This will be a fast-paced, totally updated version of my 2023 ACTEM session. It will highlight tools you can master quickly, innovative AR, VR, and artificial intelligence enhanced apps, and much more. Hear about technologies that did not exist when this session was proposed. The term “Electronic Constructivism” was coined by this presenter who will link these technologies to what it’s all about: Good Teaching. No experience needed - just curiosity and an open mind. Raffle prizes at the end.

Speakers

Maureen Yoder

Professor, Lesley University

Dr. Maureen Brown Yoder is an Educational Technology Professor Emerita at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachuses. Dr. Yoder began her career when the field of educational technology was in its infancy, when the Apple 2 was state of the art, and a 300 baud modem was impressive... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Lincoln/Oxford

Tools

2:15pm EDT

Efficient Workflows: Integrating iPad with Google Workspace

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm 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

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Kennebec

Tools

2:15pm EDT

Making the Leap to Immersive Learning

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Arnold

In "Making the Leap to Immersive Learning - Leveraging WebXR to Transition from
Web 2.0 to Web 3.0," we explore the integration of WebXR into education, highlighting its
potential to revolutionize learning by leveraging familiar Web 2.0 tools. Through practical
examples, we'll demonstrate how WebXR can enhance engagement and understanding by
connecting with tools educators are already using, such as interactive web platforms and
multimedia resources.

Speakers

Eric Chamberlin

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Arnold

Tools

2:15pm EDT

Master Kami for Interactive Learning and Seamless Grading

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Capital

This session is tailor-made for educators seeking to elevate their teaching methods by harnessing the power of Kami, a versatile tool that not only serves as a dynamic replacement for Google Jamboard but also revolutionizes the grading and feedback process. Whether you are new to Kami or looking to deepen your expertise, this presentation promises to equip you with the skills and insights needed to transform your classroom into an interactive and efficient learning space.

Speakers

Megan Kuhn

Teacher Success Champion, Kami

I was a classroom teacher for about 10 years, teaching everything from preschool to high school, but my time was mostly spent in the high school learning support environment. I mostly taught math and science, though I have experience in all four core content areas. I loved integrating... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Capital

Tools

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

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

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

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

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