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Thursday April 9, 2026 8:00am - 4:30pm CDT

Venue: ICCSD Center for Innovation
Address: 2255 N. Dubuque Road Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Parking: There are two lots on the south (rear) of the building (See image below)
Entrance: Enter on the south side (rear) of the building (See image below)

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Thursday April 9, 2026 8:00am - 4:30pm CDT

9:00am CDT

Opening Session

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am CDT

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Iowa City Convening! Join us for opening remarks, a quick overview of the day, and what to expect for both the educator sessions and the student design thinking challenge. We’ll highlight key shared moments, logistics, and how you can make the most of the experience.

Speakers

Andrew Fenstermaker

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Iowa City Community School District

Andrew Fenstermaker is an influential leader in instructional technology, AI integration, and educational transformation. As an Instructional Technology Coordinator, he collaborates with administrators, curriculum coordinators, teachers, and students to operationalize best practices... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
145A-D

Opening

9:40am CDT

AI App Smash with Book Creator and Adobe Express

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am CDT

Attending this presentation will provide a quick overview of AI Literacy to be shared with students as young as second grade and guided practice in app smashing Adobe Express and Book Creator. You will learn how to easily generate AI images using Adobe Express and add that creativity in Book Creator.

Speakers

Holli Klatt

Library Instructional Technology Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District

Leah Scheid

Library Instructional Technology Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District

Kim Jones

Library Instructional Technology Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District

Stephanie Wieczorek

Library Instructional Technology Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District

I gravitate to all things EdTech. I am addicted to learning new tools to engage students in personal and school study.

Margaret Ottenad

Library Instructional Technology Specialist, Kettle Moraine School District

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am CDT
145C

General Session

Audience Classroom Implementation PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation HS Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

9:40am CDT

BCPS Journey to meet new CS standards that include AI & Data Science

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am CDT

Join BCPS as they share their 5-year journey to integrate AI and Data Science not only into CS curriculum but also into core content areas. Discussion will include how this journey now aligns with the new FL CS Standards.

Speakers

Lisa Milenkovic

Supervisor, STEM+CS, Broward County Public Schools

Sheryl Arriola

Instructional Facilitator, Broward County Public Schools

Annmargareth Marousky

Instructional Facilitator, Broward County Public Schools

District Lead on SECME, SeaPerch, and computer science teacher certification cohorts, District Co-Lead on drones within the STEM+CS program and an NSF grant for computer science integration into 4th grade science curriculum.

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am CDT
145B

General Session

Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation HS Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

9:40am CDT

Reassessing Assessment: Rethinking Learning and Assessment in a GenAI Moment

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am CDT

Explore how generative AI is reshaping critical thinking in classrooms and workplaces. This session unpacks findings from a recent survey on self-reported reductions in cognitive effort and confidence, highlighting implications for grading, assessment, and instructional design. Join us to examine AI’s nuanced impact on intellectual engagement and learner autonomy.

Speakers

Kelsey Derringer

CodeJoy

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am CDT
145D

General Session

Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation MS Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

9:40am CDT

Utilizing Notebook LM and GEMS in Your District

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am CDT

See NotebookLM and Gems in action! Learn how our district uses these AI tools to enhance learning and support teachers. We'll share practical examples, implementation strategies, and lessons learned from our journey.

Speakers

Brian Giovanini

Director of Innovation, Indian Prairie School District 204

Tania Moneim

Instructional Specialist, Indian Prairie School District 204

I have been an Instructional Technology Coordinator for 7 years. Prior to my life as a Technology Coordinator, I taught High School English. I am a Google Educator 2 certified educator.

Brooke Falck

Instructional Specialist, Indian Prairie School District 204

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am CDT
145A

General Session

Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation HS Teachers, Instructional Coaches

10:30am CDT

Empathy Building

Thursday April 9, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT

Student teams will interview attendees to better understand real needs and perspectives connected to their Design Thinking challenges. If a student approaches you, please take a few minutes to share your experience. Your insights will inform their designs and final pitches which will take place at the end of the event.

Thursday April 9, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
145A-D

11:00am CDT

Building With AI

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Let’s open up the “black box” and get our hands a little messy. In this session, educators will build a simple model using Teachable Machine, discovering how AI systems learn through data, patterns, and iteration. Along the way, we’ll surface the quirks, surprises, and limitations that shape these tools, connecting playful experimentation to deeper AI literacy frameworks. Expect moments of...
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Speakers

Jordan Mroziak

CodeJoy

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
145D

General Session

Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation HS Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

11:00am CDT

Flipping the Script: Critical Thinking Before AI

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

This session will ariticulate our approach to priortizing our Profile of a North Salem Graduate with a focus on critical thinking and how AI may or may not be used to support teaching and learning via differention and universal design for learning. We will model how we use our teacher resource toolkit to achieve our instructional goals.

Speakers

Cynthia Sandler

Library Media Specialist, North Salem Central School District

Julio Vazquez

Director of Instruction and HR, North Salem Central School District

David Popken

English Department Chair, North Salem Central School District

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
145B

General Session

Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation HS Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

11:00am CDT

Ink Meets Algorithm: Reimagining Writing Instruction with AI

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Step into the world of AI-enhanced writing! This session explores tools and strategies teachers can use to make planning, instruction, and feedback more efficient across all subjects. Participants will see practical ways students can use AI to support their writing, creativity, and critical thinking, and will learn a student-friendly writing protocol designed to guide responsible, effective use of...
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Speakers

Brooke Morgan

Director of Innovation, Talladega County Schools

Emily Nestor

Educational Technology Specialist, Talladega County Schools

Emily Nestor has been in the education profession for 18 years. She began her journey as a classroom teacher and then transitioned into the role of Technology Integration Specialist. She currently serves as the Educational Technology Specialist for Talladega County Schools in East... Read More →

Sara Bishop

Instructional Coach, Talladega County Schools

Karin Woodruff

Instructional Coach, Talladega County Schools

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
145A

General Session

Audience Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation HS Teachers, Instructional Coaches

11:00am CDT

Play, Prompt, Pause: Exploring Generative AI with Elementary Students

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

This interactive session explores how generative AI can be introduced in elementary classrooms through age-appropriate, hands-on activities grounded in core AI literacy concepts: understanding what AI is, using it effectively, and evaluating its outputs critically. Participants will leave with ready-to-use examples, a clear developmental progression for elementary grades, and practical strategies...
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Speakers

Lisa Zortman

Teacher Librarian, Iowa City Community School District

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
145C

General Session

Audience Teacher Librarian, Classroom Implementation Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation PK-2 Teachers, Instructional Coaches

12:00pm CDT

Lunch + AI Panel (Grab Food First)

Thursday April 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:20pm CDT

Enjoy a catered lunch and time to connect with colleagues. After everyone has a chance to grab food, we’ll shift into a facilitated panel discussion on how AI is changing teaching, learning, and leadership. We’ll highlight practical classroom realities, responsible use, and what’s next. Audience Q&A included.

Thursday April 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
145A-D

Lunch and Panel

1:30pm CDT

Workshop, Part 1:Designing for Community AI Integration (Hands-On)

Thursday April 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT

This session is part reflection, part imagination lab. Together, we’ll gather the threads of the day including what sparked excitement, what raised concern, what lingered as curiosity, and what calls for responsibility. Using Human-Centered Design practices, educators will move from insight to action, co-designing commitments that feel both meaningful and doable. The goal isn’t...
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Speakers

Jordan Mroziak

CodeJoy

Thursday April 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
145A-D

Workshop

2:15pm CDT

Student Prototype Feedback

Thursday April 9, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm CDT

Student teams will share quick digital prototypes connected to their Design Thinking Challenges. Visit a few teams, explore their solution, and offer short, constructive feedback to help them improve before final pitches. Your role is to react like a real user: what’s clear, what’s confusing, and what would make this more useful in a school setting?

Thursday April 9, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
145A-D

2:40pm CDT

Workshop, Part 2: Designing for Community AI Integration

Thursday April 9, 2026 2:40pm - 3:20pm CDT

This session is part reflection, part imagination lab. Together, we’ll gather the threads of the day including what sparked excitement, what raised concern, what lingered as curiosity, and what calls for responsibility. Using Human-Centered Design practices, educators will move from insight to action, co-designing commitments that feel both meaningful and doable. The goal isn’t...
See More →

Speakers

Jordan Mroziak

CodeJoy

Thursday April 9, 2026 2:40pm - 3:20pm CDT
145A-D

Workshop

3:30pm CDT

Student Pitch Showcase

Thursday April 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:10pm CDT

Join us for the culminating showcase of the Student Design Thinking Challenge. Each student team will deliver a 5-minute pitch highlighting the problem they tackled, their solution, and a digital prototype. Attendees will serve as judges by providing scores and feedback to help determine award winners. Come ready to celebrate student creativity!3:30-3:35: Pitch # 13:37-3:42: Pitch # 23:44-3:49:...
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Thursday April 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:10pm CDT
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Student Showcase

4:15pm CDT

Closing Session: Reflections and Next Steps

Thursday April 9, 2026 4:15pm - 4:30pm CDT

Wrap up the day with final reflections, key takeaways, and a look at what’s next. We’ll celebrate highlights from the convening, recognize student design challenge teams, and share ways to stay connected and keep the momentum going in your school or district.

Thursday April 9, 2026 4:15pm - 4:30pm CDT
145A-D

Closing