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 5

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

Rachelle Dene Poth

Spanish and STEAM Educator, Consultant, Pennsylvania

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 →

Poth AI and the Law Resources Document (2) pdf

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 5

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

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

FIRST LEGO League Challenge Program Delivery Partner, Colorado FIRST

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 9 / 10

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

Robotics fan (K-8)Common Sense Media/Education and Digital CitizenshipLegerdemain793.8Tennis (need some serve pointers)

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 9 / 10

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

Jeffco Ed Tech Specialist, Jeffco Public Schools

Andrew has taught English in Jefferson County Colorado since 2014. After teaching at a charter school for 3 years, Andrew Gitner was extremely insecure when he first got the job at Golden. He was convinced he would be fired at any minute for any reason because, you know, charter drama... Read More →

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

1:00pm MDT

Color, Type, and UI, Oh My! Google Workspace Design Workshop

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

PEAK 2 / 3

Ready to elevate your design game with Google Workspace? Join Learning Experience Designer Lauren Heil in this hands-on workshop to enhance learning with intentional design. Leave with skills to create engaging, inclusive materials for all!

Speakers

Lauren Heil

Founder / Creator, Stickity

Lauren Heil is a skilled professional in graphic design, art direction, and education. After working as a graphic designer and art director, she found her passion for teaching computer science to students in Denver, CO. Utilizing her design expertise, Lauren began training educators... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 2 / 3

DEEP DIVE 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
Learning Pathway Creativity Productivity and Storytelling

1:00pm MDT

Creating Teacherpreneurs: Bottom-up Innovation

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

PEAK 11 / 12

Transform your school by empowering teachers. Learn how to implement teacher-led hackathons and accelerator programs that create sustainable change. Participants will experience mini-hackathon elements and leave with practical implementation tools.

Speakers

Chagit Gibor

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 11 / 12

DEEP DIVE 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 Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Leaders / Admin
Learning Pathway Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

1:00pm MDT

Designing for Deeper, Personalized Learning

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

PEAK 17

Using the 4 Shifts discussion protocol, we will (re)design lessons together for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion. Bring a computer to this highly-interactive instructional redesign session!

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 →

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 17

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

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, Leaders / Admin
Learning Pathway Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

1:00pm MDT

Role Play Your Way to Math Fluency and Improving Writing

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

PEAK 6 / 7 / 8

In this session we will explore the mechanics of role playing games to improve math fluency and help students build storytelling skills. Together we will roll dice to build a character, and collectively battle a dragon. Don't worry no armor needed.

Speakers

Jodie Hopkins

Teacher, SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jordan Hopkins

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 6 / 7 / 8

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12)
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Librarians
Learning Pathway Creativity Productivity and Storytelling

1:00pm MDT

Teaching in the AI Era: From Challenges to Solutions

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

PEAK 5

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 Dene Poth

Spanish and STEAM Educator, Consultant, Pennsylvania

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 5

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

Trailblazing Sustainable AI Pathways in the Rockies

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

PEAK 1

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
PEAK 1

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

How to Run a STEAM event - School-Wide or District-Wide!

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

PEAK 4

In this session we will explore how to run a STEAM event at your school or throughout your district! We will discuss different types of events and how to plan and prepare for them. Attendees will have time to collaborate and begin to create a event!

Speakers

James Justus

Cherry Creek Schools

Tanir Weil

Innovation Project Manager, Cherry Creek School District

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

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
Learning Pathway Educational Leadership

3:15pm MDT

Silly Games That Kids Love: Building Connections Through Classroom Games

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

PEAK 15 / 16

Building Connections Through Classroom Games
Discover a treasure trove of easy, fun, and interactive games that will transform your classroom into a space of connection, laughter, and learning! You’ll leave with a toolkit of activities!

Speakers

Susan Ekblade

Monday June 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers
Learning Pathway Accessibility Belonging Equity Empowerment and Inclusion

3:15pm MDT

Unleash Your Inner Magician: Get Started with Adobe Express

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

PEAK 2 / 3

Unlocking the Magic of Adobe Express for Student Engagement

Speakers

Lisa Maas

Ed Tech Coach, Student Technology Services

As a certified Education Technology and Mindfulness coach with over 30 years of experience, Lisa mentors learners and leaders of all ages empowering them to both embrace creativity and creatively learn! As a facilitator, coach, speaker, eternal optimist and educator of possibility... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
PEAK 2 / 3

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

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

3:15pm MDT

Navigating the Future: AI Implementation and Guidance 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. Here is a link to the slides and presenter resources.

Speakers

Jason Kelsall

Learning Systems Strategist, St Vrain Valley Schools

Jason Kelsall has 17 years of experience in public education. He has been an instructional coach, visual arts teacher, and technology educator, bringing a creative approach to problem-solving. He holds degrees in Visual Arts Education and Fine Art (Drawing) and a Master’s in Educational... Read More →

Andrew Gitner

Jeffco Ed Tech Specialist, Jeffco Public Schools

Antonio Vigil

Director of Innovative Classroom Technology, Aurora Public Schools

Born and raised in North Denver, Antonio is a servant leader who has taught in, learned from, opened up, transformed, and regenerated schools throughout the city and country over the past twenty-six years. As a throughline for all these professional experiences, Antonio has dedicated... Read More →

Patty Quinones

Senior Partner, Leadership & Innovation, Colorado Education Initiative

Kelly Sain

Chief Technology Officer, Thompson School District

Kim Zimmer

Instructional Director of Learning & Innovation, Aspen School District

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

Anita Moose

CTE/STEM/Design Teacher, Aspen School District, AHS

Anita teaches CTE/STEM and Design at Aspen High School. She’s been an educator for 26 years and was a technology integration specialist for 10 of those years. She’s taught elementary, middle and high school as well as CLD but her passion for STEM has brought her to a new challenge... Read More →

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

9:15pm MDT

#InnEdCO2025 Drone Show Powered by St Vrain Valley School District Students!

Monday June 9, 2025 9:15pm - 9:45pm MDT

FIRST FLOOR - OUTDOOR TENT

Come and watch the drone show put on by the St Vrain student drone team. If you would like to meet the team, you can do so before or after the performance in the parking lot near the lunch tent.

Monday June 9, 2025 9:15pm - 9:45pm MDT
FIRST FLOOR - OUTDOOR TENT

INNEDCO PROGRAMMING

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