2025 RenewEd Conference

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.