InnEdCO 2025: Full Schedule

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11:00am MDT

A Journey to Create TTRMG Type Games for Digital Citizenship

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Join my Google Innovator journey reimagining digital citizenship with a D&D-inspired RPG for neurodiverse students. It boosts creativity, ethics, and online confidence—plus, you might join a game!

Speakers

Maria Cunningham

Director of Tech/Technology instructor, Havern School

Brian now calls me a geek. To much time with computers I guess.

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 6 / 7 / 8

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8)
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Special Education
Learning Pathway Global and Modern Citizenship

11:00am MDT

AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PEAK 15 / 16

The session, led by an educator & attorney, will explore legal implications and complexities related to AI in schools. We will discuss privacy concerns, data protection, and compliance with COPPA and FERPA. We will look at some tools educators can use.

Speakers

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

11:00am MDT

EdTech Magic: Spark Your Teaching

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

COPPERTOP II

Supercharge your teaching with the latest EdTech! Explore Google tools, Chrome extensions, and more. Leave with practical tips and resources for your classroom.

Speakers

Becky Shorey

Student Technology Services Jeffco, Manager of Ed Tech

Becky Shorey is the Manager of the Educational Technology Department for Jeffco Public Schools in Golden, CO with 70,000 students. She leads an exceptional team of 7 Ed Tech TOSAs. Since taking on this role in 2022, she has been at the forefront of integrating technology into education... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
COPPERTOP II

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Accessibility Belonging Equity Empowerment and Inclusion

11:00am MDT

How to Implement FIRST Robotics Throughout your District

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PEAK 4

Join us to learn how Widefield District 3 and MCVSD 51 in Colorado have implemented FIRST Robotics programs for grades 1-12, with a plan covering professional development, administration, budgeting, IT, instruction, and hosting tournaments/festivals.

Speakers

Rebecca Parrent

Terri Brungardt

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 4

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

11:00am MDT

Magical Engagement: Easy Classroom Tricks for Teachers

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PEAK 2 / 3

Discover simple, engaging magic tricks that you can easily learn and seamlessly integrate into your classroom. Learn how to use these tricks to motivate, reward, and inspire student learning. No prior magic experience required!

Speakers

Brian Dino

Instructional Coach, Denver public Schools

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 2 / 3

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Early Childhood, Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Creativity Productivity and Storytelling

11:00am MDT

Transform Your Teaching: Harnessing AI in Education

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PEAK 11 / 12

Explore the world of generative AI and learn how to use it effectively in your classroom! This interactive workshop will introduce you to the power of AI, Jeffco's guidelines for its use, and practical strategies for crafting effective prompts.

Speakers

Andrew Gitner

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 11 / 12

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Early Childhood, Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

11:00am MDT

Welcome to the Real World Curriculum / Standards Face Reality

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PEAK 14

Our hands can be tied by standards/curriculums. This can butt heads with preparing learners for the world they will enter into. Let's discuss ways we can creatively bring them alongside current, relevant learning so students can access a diverse world.

Speakers

Penny Potts

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 14

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12)
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Special Education
Learning Pathway Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

1:00pm MDT

Speed Geeking: Innovative Differentiation and Engagement

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

COPPERTOP III

Join us for two hours of fun differentiated for your needs! This session will be split into 10-minute mini-sessions. Choose from multiple options and walk away with a variety of innovative ideas for differentiation and engagement in your classroom.

Speakers

Kirsten Ryerson

Susan Ekblade

Kris Edwards

Technology Coordinator, Cherokee Trail HS, Cherry Creek Schools, Cherry Creek School District

Hello! As an Ambassador for InnEdCO, I'm excited to talk anything InnEdCO! I have been working in Cherry Creek Schools since 2020, and have a Master's in Computer Education. I have worked in a variety of positions throughout my career, including teaching middle school Language... Read More →

Rebecca Tessarolo

Robin Schuhmacher

Brandon Petersen

STEM Teacher, Cherry Creek School District

Shayna Reiman

Seth Coffey

Coordinator of Online Professional Learning, Cherry Creek School District

Becca McMillan

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
COPPERTOP III

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

1:00pm MDT

Teaching in the AI Era: From Challenges to Solutions

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

PEAK 4

Let's focus on the uses of Artificial Intelligence and how these tools can transform learning. We will talk about Generative AI and dive into its uses, and concerns, and explore how it is evolving and the implications for education and the future of work.

Speakers

Rachelle Dené Poth

Spanish and STEAM Teacher, Consultant, Riverview SD and ThriveinEDU LLC

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master’s, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 4

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

1:00pm MDT

Transform Stories into Digital Worlds with AI and Animation!

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

PEAK 9 / 10

Think visually, think computationally! Unleash storytelling, artistic and imaginative skills to create a narrative, then bring it to life by transforming visual story components into a cohesive design and digital world using AI tools and animation.

Speakers

Mark Shouldice

Technology Coordinator, Rangeview HS - Aurora Public Schools

Hello,I taught Scalable Game Design for 12 years at the middle school level. AgentCubes is an incredibly powerful intro to CS tool. Further, I am currently the tech coordinator and a Mechatronics instructor at Rangeview HS in Aurora. The Mechatronics is a part of our STEM Dept pathways... Read More →

Corrina Smith

Program Manager, AgentSheets, Inc

Fred Gluck

presenter, independent consultant

I have been teaching computer science for more than 30 years, at C.U. and in public schools. I've been teaching AgentCubes and its predecessor AgentSheets, for 20 years and have presented at RockCS several times in the past. My educational background is applied mathematics, electrical... Read More →

Nadia Repenning

CEO, AgentSheets, Inc.

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 9 / 10

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12)
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

1:00pm MDT

Trailblazing Sustainable AI Pathways in the Rockies

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

Explore AI’s environmental impact through an immersive outdoor experience in the Rockies. Examine AI’s resource demands, Colorado’s sustainability efforts, and engage in active learning strategies for reducing AI’s eco-footprint in education and beyond.

Speakers

Kali Peracchia

DPS Tech and AI Instructor, Denver Public Schools

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

WALK & TALK (LEARNING HIKE)

Audience Early Childhood, Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Global and Modern Citizenship

3:15pm MDT

Navigating the Future: AI Policies in Education

Monday June 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT

PEAK 17

As AI reshapes education, this panel of educators, administrators, and tech experts share creating and implementing AI policies. Topics include equitable access, data privacy, ethical issues, and preparing for an AI-driven learning environment.

Speakers

Kim Zimmer

Tech Integration / Broadcast Journalism Teacher, Aspen School District

As a Technology Integration Specialist for Avoca School District (Chicago), Vail Mountain School and now, Aspen School District, I have spent my 17 year career supporting educators in grades K-12 with innovative teaching. As a curriculum developer and teacher of numerous technology... Read More →

Anita Moose

Monday June 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
PEAK 17

PANEL DISCUSSION

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Educational Leadership