Brian Bakkila and Mitch Johnson
Breaking Down the Kill Chain: From Initial Foothold to Data Compromise and Building Resilient Defenses
CREATE! IT Information Technology Design
This session will dissect the anatomy of a modern cyberattack from initial compromise to data exfiltration, demonstrating how defense-in-depth strategies can disrupt attackers at multiple stages. We’ll explore emerging threats reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and conclude with an interactive discussion where attendees share their current security initiatives and challenges.

Kathryn Budas
From Overwhelmed to Organized: Smarter Strategies for Teaching
All areas, All levels
Feeling overwhelmed by your digital workload? Supercharge your workday and move from overwhelmed to organized with Google’s powerful tools! Dive into the world of Chrome, Gmail, and Drive, mastering efficient account management, file organization, and advanced features like Gmail scheduling. But we’ll go beyond the basics, exploring the exciting “hidden gems” like Brisk Teaching and Notebook LM. You’ll learn the secrets to seamlessly manage your digital life, simplify tasks, boost productivity, and move from overwhelmed to organized with Google tools. Participants will need a device.

Alex Cummins
MDM Magic! – Building a Comprehensive Windows Management Environment
CREATE! IT Information Technology Design
Managing a fleet of Windows devices in a K12 environment is a complex undertaking. Limited staff, tight budgets, and the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape create unique challenges. How do you balance essential security measures like privileged access management, application deployment, and vulnerability patching without overwhelming your already stretched IT team?

This session offers practical solutions and strategies to simplify and strengthen your Windows device management. We’ll explore a range of tools and techniques that can be used individually or integrated to create a comprehensive approach. We’ll delve into how to:

1. Enhance Security: Implement robust security controls to protect your devices from evolving threats, addressing critical areas like privileged access management and endpoint detection and response.
2. Simplify Management: Streamline essential tasks like application deployment, software updates, and configuration management to free up valuable time and resources.
3. Automate for Efficiency: Discover how automation can significantly reduce the workload on your IT staff, particularly when it comes to vulnerability patching, CVE detection, and other time-consuming processes.

Specifically, we’ll examine and demonstrate the capabilities of several powerful solutions, including Cisco Duo for multi-factor authentication and access management, Sophos EDR for advanced threat protection, and PDQ or Action1 for efficient cloud-based patch management and software deployment. Learn how these tools can work together to create a cohesive and effective management strategy.

Alex Cummins
Building a Digital Hall Pass with Google AppSheet!
CREATE! IT Information Technology Design
In this session, presenters will learn how they can build a digital Hall Pass system, as well as other workflows, with the Google Workspace Platform and AppSheet. Administrators can gain insight on the value of such systems, and technology folks insight on how to support these systems.

Attendees only need to bring a laptop.

Christine Danhoff
Be a CreatAR! Dive Into AR with Delightex
All areas, All levels
Step into the world of immersive learning with Delightex (formerly CoSpaces)! In this interactive session, you’ll explore how augmented reality brings lessons to life—literally. See how AR can transform everything from creative writing to STEM projects into immersive, 3D experiences.
 You’ll have the opportunity to create your own AR experiences, explore classroom-ready examples, and spark curiosity in your students. Get ready to be a CreatAR and unlock endless possibilities for learning through augmented reality!

Emily Ery
Collaborate and Innovate: Boosting Teaching Success with Google Tools!
All areas, All levels
Join us for an engaging session designed specifically for teachers who co-teach or share course responsibilities! Discover how to streamline communication and boost productivity using powerful Google tools. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to harness the potential of Hyperdocs for dynamic lesson planning, utilize Google Keep for efficient task management, and master Google Classroom for seamless collaboration with colleagues and students. Plus, we’ll dive into the benefits of Shared Drives for organizing resources and enhancing teamwork. Whether you’re looking to simplify your workflow or foster a more collaborative environment, this session will equip you with practical strategies to transform your teaching experience.

Emily Ery
Transforming Worksheets into Engaging, Self-Checking Activities
All areas, All levels
Engaging students can be challenging, but transforming traditional worksheets into interactive activities can make learning more dynamic and accessible. This hands-on session will provide educators with creative strategies to enhance student engagement using scavenger hunts, task cards, mad libs, 4 corners (multiple representations), riddles, puzzles, and other self-checking activities.

Participants will learn how to take a standard worksheet and quickly convert it into an engaging, student-centered activity. The session will introduce various digital tools, including AI, Canva, and Google Suite, to streamline the process of creating interactive materials. Attendees will explore the benefits of self-checking activities, which encourage students to take ownership of their learning, receive immediate feedback, and build problem-solving confidence.

Dr. Allison Goedde
TILEs – Success with Immersive Learning Experiences
ELA, 7-12
In this session, participants will explore immersive learning environments using the Thinglink platform as a foundation for integrated curriculum. The TILEs (Technology Integrated Learning Experiences) project was piloted in 2024 with students in the BGSU educator preparation class, Digital Tools for AYA/MCE Educators, and today has shown great improvements in the development of learning simulations for our current cohort of teacher candidates. The presentation will include advanced AI integration tools within the TILEs projects, for example ease of scenario and AI image creation with Skybox. Participants should bring devices that can be used for engaged learning and development within the simulations.

Sara Hoffman
Seeing is Believing: Revolutionize Your Data Interpretation with Google Looker Data Studio
All areas, All levels
Join us for a fun and informative session on Google Looker Data Studio! We’ll show educators how to turn confusing data into easy-to-read insights. Leave feeling empowered to use data to boost student success in your school! Attendees will learn how Looker Data Studio transforms raw data into clear visual formats like charts, graphs, and dashboards. Attendees will be introduced to the user interface of Looker Data Studio and understand its basic functionality. Attendees will leave with a foundational understanding of Looker Data Studio’s potential for their school. Please bring a computer to join in the fun!

Sara Hoffman
Effortless Awards & Personalized Documents: Google Forms, Sheets, & Autocrat for Educators
All areas, All levels
Design and create Google Forms to capture student data for personalized documents. Utilize Google Sheets to organize and analyze student data for personalized content. Install and configure Autocrat to automate document generation from Google Forms and Sheets. Create personalized certificates, awards, and documents for students using Autocrat templates and merge fields. Automate email delivery of personalized documents to students or parents. Identify additional use cases for this workflow in your school setting beyond certificates and awards.
BONUS: Participants will receive access to a sample Google Form, Sheet, and Autocrat template to replicate the process in their own school. Please bring a computer so you can join in on the fun!

Kristie Hughes
Empowering the Future: AI Tools to Elevate Classroom Learning
All areas, All levels
Discover how artificial intelligence can transform your classroom experience. This session will explore a wide range of AI tools designed to boost student engagement, elevate learning, and streamline your administrative tasks. From tutoring systems to automated grading, there’s an AI solution to support your teaching. Learn how these tools are being used to improve student outcomes, enhance teaching practices, and elevate student learning.

Madisyn Keifer
Blooket: Gamify and Assess
All areas, All levels
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, engaging students and effectively assessing their learning remains a challenge for educators. This session outlines a professional development opportunity aimed at equipping teachers with the skills and strategies needed to utilize Blooket, an interactive game-based learning platform, to gamify classroom learning and leverage assessment data to enhance student outcomes. Teachers will learn game modes, how to create a game, features for varied questions, and how to use the assessment features.

John Mansel-Pleydell
App Smashing with AI: Creating Classroom-Ready Resource
All areas, All levels
Discover the power of App Smashing with AI to streamline lesson planning, create interactive slides, and design engaging assessments—all while saving time! In this hands-on session, educators will learn how to combine tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool AI, Canva, and Genially to generate high-quality teaching materials in minutes. We’ll explore real-world examples, walk through a step-by-step live demo, and provide ready-to-use AI templates so you can start App Smashing right away. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to refine your workflow, this session will equip you with practical strategies to enhance your teaching with AI-powered tools.

Matt McEwen
AI (Instruction, Personalization and Beyond)
All areas, All levels
I will talk about the following in AI: Prompting, lesson design, digital textbook creation, AI grading (how to and pros and cons), languages (ESL and more), text2audio, audio2audio, text2video, image2video, image to 3D, music generation, ability level adjustments, NotebookLM, dictation, test your knowledge, image manipulation, photo recognition, and there is a lot more I can do but that is a start

Gabe Oberlin
From Classroom to Competition: Empowering Students in the Robotics Triathlon
All areas, All levels
Are you interested in bringing robotics competitions into your classroom but unsure where to start? This session will demystify the NORTech Robotics Triathlon at BGSU, helping elementary and middle school teachers confidently guide their students through this exciting STEM challenge. This competition works for any programmable robot you might have.

Using the official NORTech Robotics Triathlon rules, we will break down each event—Line Dancing, Shuttle Run and Line Following—into easy-to-understand concepts. Educators will receive practical strategies for introducing basic robotics principles, programming fundamentals, and competition prep without needing prior experience.

By the end of this session, you will:
Understand the structure and goals of the Robotics Triathlon
Learn classroom-friendly activities to prepare students for each challenge
Gain insights into robot design, coding basics, and strategic thinking
Discover tips for fostering student engagement, problem-solving, and teamwork

Join us as we bridge the gap from classroom learning to real-world robotics competitions, equipping both teachers and students with the confidence to compete and succeed!

Heidi Orvosh Ph.D
Scale Up Student Engagement with these Artificial Intelligence Tools
All areas, All levels
As educational technology and artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, educators face the challenge of selecting and implementing tools that truly enhance student engagement. This session will delve into research-backed strategies for using AI-driven tools, adaptive learning platforms, and UDL framework considerations to create engaging learning experiences. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate the “engaging” potential of these tools.

Renee Shane
Using Ai to differentiate instruction
All areas, All levels
Discover how AI tools can help differentiate instruction by creating customized, leveled reading materials and worksheets tailored to individual student needs. This session will explore practical strategies for using AI to simplify content, adjust reading levels, and generate engaging activities that support diverse learners. Attendees will leave with actionable tips and resources to integrate AI into their classrooms for personalized learning.

Stacy Snyder
Making Math Make Sense: Transform Learning with Snorkl AI
All areas, All levels
In this engaging 50-minute session, discover how Snorkl AI can revolutionize your math instruction! Designed with math classrooms in mind, this training will explore how to use Snorkl to break down complex math concepts, support differentiated instruction, and create clear, step-by-step explanations tailored to student needs. Attendees will learn how to generate scaffolded prompts, build math vocabulary, and promote student thinking using this innovative AI-powered tool. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and lesson ideas that will boost math confidence and understanding—for both students and teachers!

Stacey Snyder
Modernizing Instruction with Mastery Learning and Google for Education
All areas, All levels
This session will provide a brief overview of Mastery Learning with two specific examples: The Modern Classrooms Project and The Grid Method. We will go into detail about how to get started with implementation in the classroom and how to utilize Google tools to assist with this process. Multiple classroom examples will be shared as well as resources for teachers.

Mark Stevens
Prompt, Reflect, Empower: Transparent AI Use in Teacher Education
All areas, All levels
As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in classrooms, today’s educators must be equipped not just with AI tools—but with the judgment, ethics, and instructional practices to use them effectively. In this session, Mark Stevens, an educational technologist and Ph.D. candidate, shares a practical and transparent approach to integrating AI into teacher preparation. His “Prompt–Reflect–Empower” model invites students to use AI tools like ChatGPT in coursework, document their RISEN prompts and revisions, and reflect on how AI influenced their learning. Attendees will explore this model in action, discuss the implications for K–12 and higher education, and leave with strategies for building ethical AI literacy into their own classrooms.

Eric West
Effortless Evaluation: Mastering the Google Classroom Rubric Tool
All areas, All levels
Discover and understand the value of a well-organized Google Classroom that utilizes its versatile and built-in rubric tool. Simplify and standardize your grading practices by becoming familiar with the parts of a well-structured rubric. Learn how to construct and grade within Google Classroom using the Rubric Tool. Maximize your efficiency by learning several features of this amazing Google Classroom feature.

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