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2025 RenewEd Conference
Tuesday, August 5
 

8:00am EDT

Energizing Educators: Refreshing Energy, Positivity, and Balancing Innovative Tech
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:40am EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
In this dynamic 40-minute keynote, we will explore how to cultivate positivity and renewal in education while effectively integrating innovative technology.
Discover self-care practices and community-building initiatives that reignite passion for teaching. Learn strategies to enhance motivation and engagement through a positive classroom culture.
Understand best practices for fostering relationships and student agency alongside academic success. Examine tools that enhance learning experiences without compromising emotional connections.
Speakers
RM
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:40am EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, Keynote

8:45am EDT

Google-y Eyes: Spotting the Best Tricks in Google
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
Get ready to discover the best Google tips and tricks in "Googley Eyes: Spotting the Best Tricks in Google." This session will showcase cool tricks from a range of Google products like Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there will be something for everyone. Swing by and prepare to go Googley-eyed at all the awesome tricks you'll learn!
Speakers
PS

Paul Smith

Jackson ISD
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, Tech tools

8:45am EDT

Welcome to the Future: AI News
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
Southwest
Buckle up, educators! We’re diving headfirst into the wild world of artificial intelligence—where chatbots grade papers (almost), lesson plans write themselves (kind of), and your coffee might finally stay warm (okay, AI can’t do that… yet). In this session, we’ll explore the latest AI breakthroughs, separate fact from science fiction, and uncover practical ways to use AI to save time, spark creativity, and supercharge student learning. By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what’s possible, what’s hype, and how you can harness AI to make your teaching life easier—without accidentally summoning Skynet. Let’s get nerdy!
Speakers
BT
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
Southwest
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, AI

8:45am EDT

Unlock your wellbeing: Balance is the Key
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
Southeast
Balance is the key to wellness. This session will support educators in achieving a state of well-being through a holistic exploration of the dimensions of wellness. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how each dimension of wellness influences their overall well-being by using the wellness wheel. While all dimensions are interconnected and important, this session will focus on providing additional learning to support the physical dimension (caring for your body now and to stay healthy in the future).
Speakers
AB
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
Southeast
  Place   Space & Wellness

10:15am EDT

Aspire to Inspire: Canva Tools for Busy Educators
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
Unlock your creative potential with Canva techniques designed for busy teachers. Discover time-saving tools and tricks to craft visually engaging lesson materials, presentations, and classroom resources that look professional—all without extra work. Whether you’re new to Canva or refining your skills, this course empowers you to elevate your teaching with ease and efficiency.
Speakers
JW
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, Tech tools

10:15am EDT

Notebook LM: Your new Best Friend (or at least your most productive one)
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Southwest
Discover how this powerful AI tool can help you cut through the noise, analyze documents with ease, and turn scattered information into clear insights. You’ll also learn how Notebook LM streamlines collaboration, making it easier to stay connected and productive with your team. Say goodbye to information overload and hello to smarter workflows. Let’s make Notebook LM your go-to tool for success!
Speakers
PS

Paul Smith

Jackson ISD
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Southwest
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, AI

10:15am EDT

Cultivating Calm: Yoga for Educators
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Room 345
Join us to explore the significance of mindfulness and well-being through yoga for educators. We’ll start with a discussion and then engage in active participation, demonstrating postural poses and mindfulness techniques. This session advocates for a daily routine that enhances personal wellness, positively impacting the classroom environment.
Speakers
AB
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Room 345
  Place   Space & Wellness

10:15am EDT

Just the Tip of the Iceberg: How ADHD Affects Us and How You Can Help
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Southeast
Step into the ADHD classroom experience through the eyes of someone who's lived it from both sides of the desk. This dynamic presentation weaves together cutting-edge research, personal memoir, and insights from experts to give educators an authentic understanding of neurodivergent learners. You'll discover what it really feels like to navigate school with ADHD, explore current symptoms and manifestations, and walk away with a practical toolkit of research-backed strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you're supporting one student or many, this session transforms abstract concepts into concrete actions, helping you create classroom environments where every neurodivergent learner can thrive.
Speakers
MP
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Southeast
  Place   Space & Wellness

10:15am EDT

Tech for Tranquility
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
300 Wing Room 2
Balancing Tech and Unplugged time can be struggle. Explore resources, AI, tips, tools for apps that support mental and emotional wellbeing, boosting productivity and engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
300 Wing Room 2
  Place, Tech Tools |   Space & Wellness, Tech Tools

10:15am EDT

I teach Elementary...What Can they Do?
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
300 Wing Room 1
Many people may think that elementary students, especially those that are in the lower grade levels, do not have the ability to use technology in a genuine way. In this session we will talk about different projects, activities, and tools that our youngest students can use in their learning. From beginning typing to 3D printing, your students can do so much!
Speakers
MR
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
300 Wing Room 1
  STEM/STEAM, Tech Tools

12:30pm EDT

Code to Play: How Gaming Drives Computational Thinking
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Southeast
In this session, we will take a journey through history looking at how games and computational thinking have been best friends. You will learn how games—from ancient Egyptian board games to today's digital adventures—naturally teach kids to think like programmers without them even realizing it. We'll see how the strategy in chess, the resource management in Oregon Trail, and the building in Minecraft all develop the same brain muscles used in coding and computer science. Through real classroom stories and practical examples, you'll walk away with fresh ideas on how to use games (both digital and unplugged) to get your students thinking computationally while they're having fun. No technical background needed—just bring your curiosity about how play can be a powerful on-ramp to computer science thinking!
Speakers
JP
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Southeast
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning

12:30pm EDT

DnA Assessments: Your Tech Tool for Flexibility
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Southwest
Learn how to use Renaissance (Illuminate) DnA Flexible Assessments in your classroom. You will learn everything you need to know about creating, sharing, and administering Flexible assessments in DnA. From different types of questions to analyzing data with custom reports, this session covers all of the basics. The name says it all! Using this area of DnA offers the flexibility to assess students on paper or digitally or BOTH! Join me to learn how to make your assessments Flexible!
Speakers
KN

Kim Nichols

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Southwest
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, Assessments

12:30pm EDT

Tech-Ready Teaching: Ignite Learning with 21 Things for Students
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
300 Wing Room 2
Ready to level up your middle school classroom? Come explore how 21 Things 4 Students—a FREE, ready-to-use technology integration curriculum—can transform student learning through hands-on, standards-aligned digital skills. Discover classroom-ready resources, interactive Quests, and strategies to spark engagement, foster digital citizenship, and meet tech literacy goals without reinventing the wheel. Let’s dive in and empower students to become confident, creative tech users!
Speakers
TT
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
300 Wing Room 2
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, Tech Tools

12:30pm EDT

Cultivating Calm: Yoga for Educators
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 345
Join us to explore the significance of mindfulness and well-being through yoga for educators. We’ll start with a discussion and then engage in active participation, demonstrating postural poses and mindfulness techniques. This session advocates for a daily routine that enhances personal wellness, positively impacting the classroom environment.
Speakers
AB
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 345
  Place   Space & Wellness

12:30pm EDT

Essential Elements of the Healing Environment (part 1)
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
Elements of the Healing and Learning Environment focuses on wellness in the classroom for both teachers and students, exploring concepts that promote self awareness, mindfulness and boost engagement
Speakers
AL

Aerin Leigh

Instructional Coach, Calhoun ISD - CACC
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
  Place   Space & Wellness

12:30pm EDT

Trunk Tech Wonders: Using Lit in STEM
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
300 Wing Room 1
Unleash the power of storytelling in your STEM lessons! This session will guide you through transforming the "21 Elephants and Still Standing" narrative into a dynamic bridge-building challenge. We'll explore creative ways to integrate literature with engineering design, fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills in your students.
Speakers
JW
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
300 Wing Room 1
  STEM/STEAM

2:00pm EDT

DnA Flexible Assessments: Empower & engage your students
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southwest
Learn how to use Renaissance (Illuminate) DnA Item Bank Assessments in your classroom. This sessions introduces you to DnA's interactive assessments. You will learn how to browse for questions, create questions, build assessments, and administer them digitally. Using this area of DnA is a game changer for engaging your students. You will be empowered to take your tests to the next level when you use DnA's Item Bank!
Speakers
KN

Kim Nichols

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southwest
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, Assessments

2:00pm EDT

DNR: Hooked on Salmon, not Lampreys
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
300 Wing Room 2
Get ready reel in the exciting world of salmon science and conservation! In this engaging session, we’ll explore the life cycle of Chinook Salmon and the important role Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery plays in their rearing and release. Discover how the Salmon in the Classroom program hooks students into hands-on science learning. We’ll also shed some light on the not-so-welcome Sea Lamprey—an invasive species with a face only a fisheries biologist could love. Leave with classroom-ready ideas, fun facts, and a new appreciation for Michigan’s aquatic ecosystems!
Speakers
TT
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
300 Wing Room 2
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, Outdoor Learning

2:00pm EDT

The Great AI Challenge
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southeast
Take your AI learning to another level with hands on AI Challenge Cards. Dive in to Tools for teachers, image generation, prompt engineering and more.
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southeast
  Ed Tech/Blended Learning, AI

2:00pm EDT

Essential Elements of the Learning Environment (part 2)
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
Hands-on practical session for exploring instructional and engagement strategies based on the Essential elements of healing. You are not required to do Part 1 to join us for this session!
Speakers
AL

Aerin Leigh

Instructional Coach, Calhoun ISD - CACC
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
All Purpose Room (Main)
  Place   Space & Wellness

2:00pm EDT

Introducing Thinking Classrooms through Mathematical Reasoning
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
300 Wing Room 1
This interactive professional learning session offers educators an introduction to creating student-centered, thinking-focused mathematics classrooms. Drawing on the combined insights of Pam Harris’ Developing Mathematical Reasoning and Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, participants will explore practical strategies to move students from passive rule-followers to active thinkers.
Speakers
NV
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
300 Wing Room 1
  STEM/STEAM
 
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