InnEdCO 2025: Full Schedule

11:00am MDT

AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know

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

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

AI for Educators: Foundations

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

PEAK 9 / 10

Unlock AI's potential in education with Google's free introductory course, AI for Educators. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss AI principles, discover time-saving applications, and use AI to enhance student learning and engagement.

Speakers

Michelle Armstrong

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, Librarians
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

Competition STEM-Based Programs: HOT Engagement for Students

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

PEAK 17

Project-based STEM/STEAM learning can bring the best out in students creativity to meet learning goals. Boosting Engineering Science & Technology (BEST) brings the excitement of gaming, strategies of chess building student engagement and learning

Speakers

Gwynn Moore

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 17

PANEL DISCUSSION

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

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

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

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

Jody Hopkins

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

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

"With" Not "For" - Partner with AI for Teaching & Learning

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

PEAK 14

AI in education is not just about tools. To serve our students, we must consider important aspects of AI: How can we partner with AI to create? How do we address the cheating question? How do we consider issues like ethics, bias, environmental impact?

Speakers

Dianna Fricke

Technology Integration Specialist, Academy District 20

I am a Technology Integration Specialist at Academy District 20 in Colorado Springs. While I primarily support high schools, my team works together to support digital learning and innovation throughout our district. I have been in education for 27 years and served as an English... Read More →

Jessica Babbs

Technology Integration Specialist, Academy District 20

Cristen Hardin

Technology Integration Specialist, Academy School District 20

I am a technology integration specialist for Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs. I mostly work with middle schools, but I work with a team to support all schools in my district.

Monday June 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
PEAK 14

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, Librarians
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

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

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 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

8:30am MDT

A Classroom-Tested Approach to Meet Every Learner’s Needs

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT

PEAK 6 / 7 / 8

Learn simple, concrete strategies any educator can use to keep every learner appropriately challenged - and appropriately supported - every day! You’ll leave with free tools you can use, right away, to help all students achieve mastery at their own paces.

Speakers

Robert Barnett

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
PEAK 6 / 7 / 8

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, Special Education
Learning Pathway Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

8:30am MDT

Communicate with Impact: Boost District Outreach & Branding

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT

COPPERTOP III

Discover practical strategies to enhance district communications with clear, engaging messaging. This session covers easy-to-implement systems and practices that help boost family engagement and create stronger connections with your community.

Speakers

Lauren Heil

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
COPPERTOP III

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Administrators / School Leaders
Audience Role District Level Coordinators, Leaders / Admin, Librarians
Learning Pathway Accessibility Belonging Equity Empowerment and Inclusion

8:30am MDT

Cybersecurity: Defending Against Digital Invaders

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT

PEAK 14

Schools are increasingly targeted by cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access. Participants will learn about cybersecurity threats, and security measures and strategies.

Speakers

Rachelle Dené Poth

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

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
PEAK 14

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, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

8:30am MDT

In My AI Era

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT

PEAK 2 / 3

Discover how a seasoned teacher transformed education with personalized learning, efficient workflows, and engaging experiences. Learned strategies to integrate AI, tackled challenges, and navigated the AI perspective like it was my first-year.

Speakers

Mollie Pitrone

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
PEAK 2 / 3

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience 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 Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

9:45am MDT

Give a Tool, Get a Tool Exchange

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

PATIO

Educators are always discovering a tool that becomes a favorite and then there is never time to share it as PD gets taken up by schoolwide and district wide initiatives. Lets do an exchange of sorts!

Speakers

Penny Potts

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
PATIO

CAMPFIRE / ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Audience Early Childhood, 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, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

9:45am MDT

AI Meets Accessibility: HB21-1110 for Equitable Learning

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT

COPPERTOP III

Explore how AI streamlines accessibility under HB21-1110. Learn to remediate documents, generate alternative text, and identify gaps. This hands-on session provides practical strategies for creating inclusive and equitable learning environments.

Speakers

Jennifer Prusak

Student Technologies System's Manager, Aurora Public Schools

Jennifer Prusak is an experienced educational technology leader passionate about driving innovation and accessibility in K-12 education. With a strong background in IT governance, student data systems, and instructional technology, she has led large-scale technology initiatives, including... Read More →

Pamela Candelaria

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT
COPPERTOP III

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, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Accessibility Belonging Equity Empowerment and Inclusion

9:45am MDT

Can You Program a Humanoid Robot? Yes You Can!

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT

PEAK 14

You’ll learn strategies that inspire up to 10x more boys and 100x more girls to want to learn robotics and coding! You’ll program a humanoid robot to talk, wave, respond to your voice, recognize you, and greet you by name!
No Experience Necessary

Speakers

Dennis Kambeitz

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT
PEAK 14

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

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

9:45am MDT

MakerSpaces CTE Style

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT

PEAK 2 / 3

Ignite your students passion for creative learning with a purpose! You don’t have to be a CTE teacher to bring this concept to your classroom, or special tools just an understanding of Work-based Learning.

Speakers

Gwynn Moore

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT
PEAK 2 / 3

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, Coaches, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Career Technical and Essential Skills

9:45am MDT

Vision Boards: Personal, Professional, and For the Students

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT

PEAK 15 / 16

Unleash your potential! We'll craft compelling visual representations of your professional and personal goals. Explore techniques, from repurposed art to digital tools. This will be hands on to fuel collaborative inspiration, for yourself & your students.

Speakers

Heather Neylon

Anna Freeman

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Creativity Productivity and Storytelling

1:00pm MDT

Reclaim Your Evenings and Weekends with Brisk and Boost AI

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

PATIO

This AI-powered Chrome extension seamlessly integrates with your favorite digital tools, transforming how you teach. Discover how Brisk can reduce your workload, enhance effectiveness, and inspire student engagement.

Speakers

Michael Wacker

Brisk, AI-Powered Teaching Solutions, Brisk Teaching

As an advocate for innovative educational tools, Michael Wacker works with Brisk to help educators unlock the full potential of AI in the classroom. With a passion for enhancing teaching and learning, Michael collaborates with schools and districts to integrate Brisk's AI-powered... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
PATIO

CAMPFIRE / ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

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 Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment

1:00pm MDT

Design Engineering with Sphero Blueprint Engineering

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

PEAK 4

Get hands-on with Sphero Blueprint. Build a quick model and explore how it can make an engineering concept like gear ratios come to life for middle/high school students. Then explore how electronic components can be layered to learn about control systems.

Speakers

Layne Rainey

Brad Fessler

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
PEAK 4

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience 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 Career Technical and Essential Skills

1:00pm MDT

From Class to Competition: Launching & Leading with Robotics

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

PEAK 15 / 16

Learn to launch and grow a district-wide VEX Robotics program while hosting competitions! Gain tips on supporting schools, student engagement, and developing and implementing competition events.

Speakers

Kathrine Bianchini

Brian Dino

Instructional Coach, Denver public Schools

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

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 Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

1:00pm MDT

Jeffco.ai: Adapting & Unlocking the Magic of AI

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

PEAK 17

AI-forward learning: A year of discovery with Jeffco.ai. Join Jeffco educators for insights, strategies, and preparing students for an AI-powered world.

Speakers

Lisa Maas

Becky Shorey

Student Technology Services Jeffco, Manager of Ed Tech

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
PEAK 17

PANEL DISCUSSION

Audience 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 Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

2:15pm MDT

Video Game Skill Tree: Game-Based Creation in Core Curriculum

Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

PEAK 15 / 16

Students excel in video games and many struggle to extract the value of this skill. Students are more engrossed in their learning when using video games to communicate. The video game skill tree nurtures gaming skills into art and career readiness.

Speakers

Brian Dickman

Erik Leitner

Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

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

8:00am MDT

Reimagine Family Engagement: Toolkit for the Modern Educator

Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT

PEAK 2 / 3

Ditch the flyers and folders! Explore fresh, tech-infused strategies to boost family engagement and create meaningful partnerships that support student success.

Speakers

Liz Gaston

TOSA, Ed Tech/Student Technology Services

Lisa Maas

Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am 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), Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Leaders / Admin, Librarians
Learning Pathway Accessibility Belonging Equity Empowerment and Inclusion

8:00am MDT

VR in Edu: Creating Immersive Learning Experiences

Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT

COPPERTOP III

Discover how Virtual Reality (VR) creates immersive, cost-effective learning. Transport students to historical eras, scientific environments, and cultural settings, and gain strategies to bring VR to your classroom or district.

Speakers

Kimberly Zimmer

Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
COPPERTOP III

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

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

9:15am MDT

Tech-Powered Creativity: Weaving App Magic in the Classroom

Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am MDT

PEAK 2 / 3

This ain't your grandma's classroom! Come create some magic with us! We're talkin' Adobe Express, Book Creator, and Google Vids! Transform your classroom into a vibrant hub of creativity!

Speakers

Lisa Maas

Liz Gaston

TOSA, Ed Tech/Student Technology Services

Nolan Lees

Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am MDT
PEAK 2 / 3

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

9:15am MDT

The Magician's Guide to Infusing Tech PD into YOUR School

Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am MDT

PEAK 4

Struggling to find time, resources, & teacher buy-in for PD around tech? In this session, you'll learn 10 magical entryways that middle and high school Tech Coordinators from Cherry Creek Schools have found to successfully deliver Tech PD to teachers.

Speakers

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