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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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371298
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REGISTRATION
8:00 AM - 3:25 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center
REGISTRATION
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Registration
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16/1000
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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371302
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WELCOME
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 500
WELCOME
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Other
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34/1000
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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371300
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MATT MILLER
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 500
Matt Miller is the author of six books, including Ditch That Textbook. His Ditch That Textbook blog reaches thousands of educators in more than 100 countries with inspiration and practical teaching ideas. He's a keynote speaker, podcast host, and the creator of the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit.
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Keynote Speaker
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214/1000
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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369068
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Stellar Creations: Launching AI-Powered Design in Canva
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 103
Blast off into the future of design with Canva’s AI-powered tools! In this session, explore how artificial intelligence is transforming visual storytelling—making design faster, smarter, and more accessible. Whether you're a novice or a design pro, learn how to harness AI to streamline workflows, spark creativity, and craft out-of-this-world content. Join us on this creative odyssey and discover how AI in Canva can elevate your design game to new galaxies!
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Instructional Technology
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62/40
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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371309
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Lunch On Your Own
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center
Lunch on your own
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Lunch
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3/1000
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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371386
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Merge Cube 101: Your Passport to Augmented Reality
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
Step into the future of learning with Merge Cube! This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the basics of using Merge Cube to unlock engaging, hands-on augmented reality experiences. Learn how to use the Merge Cube, explore the apps, and discover creative ways to incorporate AR into your lessons. Whether you're teaching science, history, or just want to spark curiosity, Merge Cube will transport your students to new dimensions of learning!
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Instructional Technology
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14/40
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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369092
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Kami: The Final Frontier of Learning
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 500
Boldly go where no learning has gone before! This session explores how Kami can transform your classroom into an engaging and interactive learning galaxy. Mission 1: Explore New Worlds of Content: Discover how to use Kami to create interactive lessons, engaging activities, and personalized learning experiences that will transport your students to new dimensions of understanding. Mission 2: Engage Warp Speed Collaboration: Blast off with Kami's collaborative tools! Learn how to foster teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills in your students as they work together on intergalactic missions of learning. Mission 3: Navigate the Digital Universe: Master Kami's navigation tools and features to guide your students through the vast expanse of digital content. We'll explore annotation tools, multimedia features, and accessibility options that will empower every student on their learning journey. Prepare for liftoff with an interactive session filled with live demos, space-themed activities, and a Q&A that will launch your Kami skills to infinity and beyond! PRESENTER: Belsa Rios (Kami)
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Instructional Technology
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30/150
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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369102
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Rolling With the Best: Dell Technologies and Bretford Carts for Smarter Schools
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 101
Participants will explore how to support TSI mathematics with the use of the TI nspire CX handheld with the intent to solidify internalization of mathematics concepts pertinent to TSI assessment. Concepts discussed will be Quantitative reasoning and Factoring. PRESENTER: Xavier Santos (Dell Technologies)
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Instructional Technology
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18/40
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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371159
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STEM Education and the New Tech Apps TEKS
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
This session will provide an update on the current state of STEM Education in Texas and what is on the horizon as far as accountability with the implementation of the new Technology Applications TEKS. Attending educators and education leaders will learn about the TEA supported STEM toolkit and STEM instructional strategies including project-based learning, engineering design, and computational thinking. We will also take a deep dive into the Tech Apps TEKS and available resources for K-5.
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Instructional Technology
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15/40
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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369069
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Palo Alto Networks, Prisma Access Browser: Secure Workspace on Any Device
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 201
Palo Alto Networks "Prisma Access Browser" secures both managed and unmanaged devices by addressing the evolving security demands of modern organizations and their hybrid workforces. By extending SASE’s protective reach to any device in minutes, Prisma Access Browser safeguards business applications and data against a spectrum of threats.
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Information Technology
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31/40
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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369081
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Tech-Driven Sheltered Instruction: Transforming Language Acquisition in our Schools
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 202
Explore AI-powered technology tools that align with Content-Based Language Instruction (CBLI) to enhance the cognitive, linguistic, and affective development of Emergent Bilinguals. Discover innovative strategies to seamlessly integrate AI within content instruction to support language growth and student engagement.
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Instructional Technology
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28/40
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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368995
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Implementing a Unified School Safety & Security Platform for District-Wide Security Command & Control
3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Learning Lounge 1
By unifying access control, video surveillance and intrusion alarms into a centralized dashboard for districtwide command and control, school districts can manage solutions at all layers within a school campus to deliver real-time situational awareness and door control capabilities. These include mobile credentials for first responders and medical personnel that will empower them to enter a school campus based on the first responder door numbering system, during an emergency situation or lockdown, to maximize response time and minimize loss of life. This presentation will cover key tips, questions and considerations on how to effectively implement a unified school safety and security platform.
PRESENTER: Michael Garcia
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Information Technology
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12/15
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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371425
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Protected and Powered: Flexible Learning Powered by STM Cases
3:25 PM - 4:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
In today’s classrooms, learning isn’t confined to four walls — it happens everywhere. This session will explore how STM protective cases for iPad support truly flexible learning environments, empowering students to move seamlessly from classroom to fieldwork, from desk to collaboration zones. Discover how durable design paired with mobile technology can help educators foster creativity, resilience, and real-world readiness. We'll showcase real-life examples, highlight best practices, and share strategies for making every learning moment mobile and secure.
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Instructional Technology
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3/15
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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371298
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REGISTRATION
8:00 AM - 3:25 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center
REGISTRATION
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Registration
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16/1000
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369073
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Watt the Dell? Power and Cooling Without the Headaches by Dell Technologies & Vertiv
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 101
Power and cooling shouldn't give you a headache- and with the right set up, they won't. In this session, we'll dive into how Dell Technologies and Vertiv are helping K-12 leaders optimize energy usage, reduce heat and keep critical infrastructure running smoothly. Whether you're scaling up, refreshing old equipment, or just trying to avoid downtime, you'll walk away with practical insights to make your data center cooler, smarter, and more efficient.
Real tips. Real solutions. Real cool. PRESENTER: Will Oldham (Dell Technologies)
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Information Technology
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24/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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372112
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Your New IT Superpower: Seeing Problems Before They Happen
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 104
What if you could report on anonymized traffic from VPNs and proxies? Catch the app privacy policy change before it breaks compliance? Announce an app outage before the status page is up? Reclaim ghost licenses before renewals drain your budget?
Welcome to your IT visibility platform: Lightspeed Signal + Insight. It gives you the complete visibility you need to tackle budget deficits, cybersecurity, accessibility, student data privacy, AI, and other IT annoyances that are taking your team’s time.
We’ll cover:
How to spot proxy, VPN and Tor activity that your web filter is missing
How to see not only who devices are assigned to, but who is actually using them
How app traffic inspection can alert you to app outages before the vendor even knows, so you’re warning teachers before they’re calling you
How to uncover cost savings from underused apps and devices
How to spot (and stop) compliance risks without adding new software or teams
If you’ve ever muttered “I wish I knew that earlier,” this is the session for you. PRESENTER: Sergio Villegas (Lightspeed Systems)
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Information Technology
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25/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369120
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Save Money & Be More Cyber Resilient
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 201
Discover how Pure Storage helps PreK–12 schools, higher education, local governments, and businesses improve cyber resilience while reducing IT costs. This session explores real-world threats, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and how modern storage architecture enables fast recovery, ransomware protection, and operational efficiency. Learn how to safeguard your data with tiered resilience and AI-driven insights to ensure continuity and compliance—without breaking the budget.
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Information Technology
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20/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369086
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Robot Innovation & Effective Communication
9:00 AM - 10:40 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 203
Engagement activity by designing a robot using recycled material cups. The integration of an exemplar and talking chips will be utilized through the engineering process. Projects will be conducted in collaborative grouping to brainstorm and produce final product. The audience will be able to scaffold, analyze, and synthesize data to develop robots.
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Instructional Technology
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11/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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368983
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Your EdTech GPS: Navigating Smarter with Learn Platform
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Learning Lounge 1
With tight budgets and a growing number of digital tools in use, how do you know which ones are truly making an impact? In this session, we’ll explore how Learn Platform by Instructure acts as your district’s EdTech GPS—giving you the visibility, evidence, and control you need to navigate smarter technology decisions. Discover how districts are using Learn Platform to evaluate tool effectiveness, streamline purchasing, and ensure compliance with policies like TxRAMP. Whether you’re managing a handful of apps or hundreds, this session will show you how to drive efficiency, equity, and savings with every tech decision.
PRESENTER: Robin Smyers
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Information Technology
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3/15
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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372059
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Planning Your School's Network Upgrade Path
10:10 AM - 10:55 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Learning Lounge 1
Planning your school’s network upgrade involves more than just new hardware. This session explores how to build a future-ready Wi-Fi 7 infrastructure with Juniper Mist AI, including strategies for phased deployment, managing budgets, and maintaining support for legacy systems. Learn how to align your upgrade with educational goals while ensuring seamless integration with existing student information systems (SIS) and edtech platforms. PRESENTER: Connor Burk (Juniper Networks)
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Administrative Technology
Information Technology
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5/15
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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371388
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Merge Cube 101: Your Passport to Augmented Reality
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
Step into the future of learning with Merge Cube! This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the basics of using Merge Cube to unlock engaging, hands-on augmented reality experiences. Learn how to use the Merge Cube, explore the apps, and discover creative ways to incorporate AR into your lessons. Whether you're teaching science, history, or just want to spark curiosity, Merge Cube will transport your students to new dimensions of learning!
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Instructional Technology
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31/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369080
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Tech Trends Unleashed: Latest App Updates, Tips & Tricks
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 103
Enhance teaching and learning with the latest updates in educational technology! In this engaging session, educators will explore new features in popular classroom apps, discover time-saving tips, and learn innovative tricks to boost student engagement and productivity. From interactive learning tools to classroom management solutions, this session will equip teachers with practical strategies to integrate technology effectively. Join us to stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital classroom!
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Instructional Technology
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69/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369093
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Power. Performance. Partnership: Dell + AMD
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 201
Join us for an exciting session as we explore the powerful collaboration between Dell and AMD. Learn how this dynamic partnership combines AMD's high-performance processers with Dell's reliable, classroom-ready technology to provide powerful, energy-efficient solutions that enhance learning environments.
Power up your classrooms, fuel innovation, and let Dell + AMD take your tech to the next level! PRESENTER: Tabitha Richter (AMD)
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Instructional Technology
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36/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369075
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Formative Assessment Tool and Tech
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 203
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of formative assessment strategies while integrating technology tools to increase instructional effectiveness and better support mastery learning of concepts and skills for all learners
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Instructional Technology
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25/50
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369077
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Kami Creativity Lab: Engaging Students with Interactive Activities
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 500
Take your Kami skills to the next level! This session explores creative ways to use Kami to design engaging learning experiences. Discover how to use Kami's interactive tools, templates, and multimedia features to create activities that captivate students and foster deeper learning.
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Information Technology
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46/150
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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371309
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Lunch On Your Own
11:55 AM - 1:25 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center
Lunch on your own
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Lunch
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3/1000
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369088
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Insuring Integrity and Privacy: Navigating Data Governance in Education
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
In an increasingly digital educational landscape, the management of student data has become both a critical responsibility and a complex challenge. This session will explore the key principles of data governance, with a specific focus on safeguarding student privacy. We will also discuss the roles and responsibilities of educators, administrators, and IT professionals in protecting sensitive information, and how to build a culture of privacy within educational institutions. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to enhance data governance policies and ensure compliance with privacy regulations, fostering trust among students, parents, and the wider community.
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Information Technology
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20/50
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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371082
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Making SPACE for Social Studies in the RLA Classroom
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 104
This session will share digital resources for teachers to effectively integrate Social Studies knowledge and skills in the RLA Classroom. Through exploration and innovation students are able to increase critical thinking and engage in collaborative learning while expanding their knowledge in both content areas.
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Instructional Technology
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10/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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371090
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Recruitment Best Practices: Creating an impactful candidate experience
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 203
This training session explores how implementing recruitment best practices—paired with the right applicant tracking system—can significantly improve the candidate experience and overall hiring outcomes. Participants will learn practical strategies for recruitment, maintaining effective communication, and streamlining the hiring process. We'll also highlight the impact of an applicant tracking system focused on improving efficiency, transparency, and engagement throughout the candidate journey. Whether you're looking to refine your current hiring approach or enhance your use of recruitment technology, this training will provide actionable insights to attract and retain top talent.
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Administrative Technology
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2/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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371086
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STEM in the Classroom with Sphero
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 500
Sphero empowers teachers with educational tools to inspire students by offering a fun, comprehensive approach to STEAM, robotics, and computer science for grades PK-12.
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Instructional Technology
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19/150
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369006
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Voices Of Safety: Revolutionizing School Communication and Security
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Learning Lounge 1
Outdated PA and intercom systems create challenges for IT teams and leave schools vulnerable to communication failures. Discover how Wahsega’s Carina digital PA/Intercom solution is revolutionizing school communication by enhancing security, simplifying emergency response, and making IT Directors’ lives easier with an intuitive, easy-to-manage platform. Learn how districts are upgrading to a modern, cost-effective solution that ensures every message is heard—loud and clear.
PRESENTER: Santiago Morales
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Administrative Technology
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8/15
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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369008
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The Future and Current State of E-Rate
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Learning Lounge 1
Explore the E-Rate program and its expanding reach, with insights on its future. Uncover additional funding possibilities from Kellogg & Sovereign Grant Services.
PRESENTER: Patrick Ball
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Other
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5/15
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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371364
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Safe and Effective AI Implementation in Education: A Practical Guide to Q for Business
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 201
"Q for Business" introduces practical ways to use AI safely in educational settings. The presentation focuses on three main areas: how to properly manage and secure AI systems, training staff to use AI effectively, and improving daily tasks with AI tools. It showcases how organizations can safely implement AI while protecting sensitive data and ensuring appropriate access controls. The content emphasizes responsible AI usage and quality assurance measures. PRESENTER: Matthew Duncan Netsync
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Information Technology
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9/40
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
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372866
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Social
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Social
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Other
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121/1000
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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371298
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REGISTRATION
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center
REGISTRATION
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Registration
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16/1000
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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369101
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Make your CTE Program Shine Bright
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
Is your CTE program stuck in the “every student has to go to college to be successful” mindset? Have you looked at your local labor market data? Students today can take CTE classes and earn industry-based certifications, IBC’s, and graduate both career & college-ready. That’s right! Let’s get them career-ready first so they can start their high-wage, high-demand career right out of high school. Many employers will even pay for their continuing education. In this workshop, we will discuss building strong partnerships with the community and you will gain an understanding of how CTE Programs of Study are now an important part of the A-F Accountability System.
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Instructional Technology
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24/40
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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371747
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Mission Ready: Teaching STEM Concepts Through Drone Challenges
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 103
Prepare for takeoff! In Mission Ready: Teaching STEM Concepts Through Drone Challenges, educators will discover how to bring STEM learning to life through hands-on drone activities. This session will explore how drone design, building, and flying can be used to teach core concepts in engineering, physics, problem-solving, and teamwork. Participants will engage in interactive challenges that emphasize the engineering design process, encouraging students to brainstorm, prototype, test, and improve their drone designs. Educators will leave with practical strategies to integrate drones into their curriculum, inspire innovation, and foster 21st-century skills through exciting, real-world applications.
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Instructional Technology
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27/40
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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371094
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Kami Command Center: Advanced Missions with Google Classroom
9:00 AM - 10:40 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 201
Calling all Kami astronauts! ?? Ready to take your Google Classroom integration to warp speed? This session is designed for experienced Kami users who are ready to explore advanced techniques and strategies for maximizing their workflow and student engagement. Mission Control: Streamline your digital classroom management! We'll explore advanced features within the Kami and Google Classroom integration, including assignment automation, personalized feedback strategies, and efficient grading workflows. Advanced Training: Become a Kami power user! We'll dive deep into lesser-known Kami tools and functionalities, unlocking hidden features and maximizing their potential for interactive learning experiences. Collaborative Command: Engage your students in collaborative missions! We'll explore advanced collaborative activities and strategies, leveraging Kami's real-time features and Google Classroom integration to foster teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. Interstellar Inspiration: Discover innovative ways to use Kami with Google Classroom across various subject areas. We'll share inspiring examples and practical tips for creating dynamic and engaging learning experiences that are out of this world! Prepare for an interactive session with hands-on activities, advanced tips and tricks, and a Q&A session to troubleshoot challenges and unlock the full potential of Kami with Google Classroom.
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Instructional Technology
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15/40
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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369116
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Unlocking the Power of Your Data and Empowering Educators
9:55 AM - 10:40 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
The Texas Education Exchange is a community-driven data solution for districts to manage and operationalize education data. It is flexible and customizable, allowing districts to integrate data, including student assessments and attendance, and connect preferred software applications to produce impactful reports. It will help you put better data tools in your teachers’ hands. Join us for a deeper dive into what this means for your districts and campuses and how it can improve student outcomes.
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Information Technology
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13/40
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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372293
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The Educator's AI Toolkit: What's Out There & What It Does
9:55 AM - 10:40 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 203
The challenge: Educators are bombarded with AI buzzwords (ChatGPT, machine learning, etc.), leading to confusion and overwhelm. The goal: This presentation aims to clarify, cut through the hype, and offer a practical overview of AI tools for K-12 educators. The potential: AI can transform education, but it's crucial to approach it with a balanced and informed perspective.
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Information Technology
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45/40
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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368998
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Sketchnoting with Purpose: How Visuals Enhance Cognitive Processing in the Classroom
11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Learning Lounge 1
Sketchnoting is a powerful learning strategy that goes beyond doodling—it's grounded in cognitive science and supports deeper processing, retention, and comprehension. This session explores how visual note-taking leverages dual coding, reduces cognitive load, and boosts retrieval. Walk away with practical strategies to help all learners—especially visual and language learners—capture and connect ideas meaningfully. Whether you're new or experienced, you'll gain tools to use sketchnoting with clarity and purpose across content areas.
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Instructional Technology
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31/15
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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371875
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Leap Into Anatomy: Virtual Frog Dissection
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 201
Step into the world of scientific discovery with a virtual frog dissection lesson that transports you straight into the heart of anatomy! As you grab your digital lab coat and your virtual scalpel, you find yourself in a fully interactive 3D laboratory, where a frog awaits your exploration.
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Instructional Technology
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10/40
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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371077
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Say it with Charts - The Educator's Guide to Visual Communication
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 202
Come learn how to style a chart to visually communicate your intended message. We will use Microsoft Excel but the principles learn in this session can be used in Google Sheets.
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Information Technology
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42/100
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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372150
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Unlocking the Power of Your Data and Empowering Educators
12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
The Texas Education Exchange is a community-driven data solution for districts to manage and operationalize education data. It is flexible and customizable, allowing districts to integrate data, including student assessments and attendance, and connect preferred software applications to produce impactful reports. It will help you put better data tools in your teachers’ hands. Join us for a deeper dive into what this means for your districts and campuses and how it can improve student outcomes.
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Information Technology
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13/40
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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372166
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STEM Education and the New Tech Apps TEKS
12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 103
This session will provide an update on the current state of STEM Education in Texas and what is on the horizon as far as accountability with the implementation of the new Technology Applications TEKS. Attending educators and education leaders will learn about the TEA supported STEM toolkit and STEM instructional strategies including project-based learning, engineering design, and computational thinking. We will also take a deep dive into the Tech Apps TEKS and available resources for K-5.
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Instructional Technology
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28/40
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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372344
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Maximizing Capacity Through the Distance Learning Consortium (DLC): A Smarter Way to Grow
12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 201
Discover how your district can harness the power of the Distance Learning Consortium (DLC) to streamline professional development and build educator capacity. With the DLC, staff can seamlessly access online courses designed for both compliance and instructional technology—anytime, anywhere. This session will showcase how districts are using the consortium to stay ahead, meet training requirements, and foster innovation through flexible, scalable learning paths. Join us to explore new ways to elevate your district’s professional learning experience.
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Instructional Technology
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4/40
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