2026 Engage Learning Conference

Discover how to leverage Hāpara to create more engaging, focused, and intentional digital learning experiences for your students. In this session, you’ll explore practical strategies for maximizing Chromebook use in your classroom while maintaining student accountability and attention. We’ll dive into key features such as sharing student links efficiently, understanding the difference between focused and filtered browsing sessions, and navigating Hāpara’s updated layout with confidence. Walk away with actionable tips and tools to streamline your workflow and keep students on track and actively learning.

Incorporating exit tickets into classroom practice offers a strategic approach to achieving clear instructional goals. By utilizing exit tickets, educators can gather immediate feedback on student understanding, allowing them to sort data efficiently and inform intentional planning. This method facilitates targeted instruction by highlighting areas where students excel or struggle, enabling teachers to adjust their strategies accordingly. As a professional development tool, exit tickets support continuous improvement in teaching practices, fostering an environment where data-driven decisions lead to enhanced student outcomes and more effective classroom management.

This session is a discussion and practice of AI tools useful in the elementary and middle school art classroom.  Presenters will demonstrate and share ways we use AI currently, and also explore possibilities for using AI in the future.  The hope is that collectively as a group we can offer examples for how we can enhance current units or create new units that incorporate AI seamlessly. 

As AI-generated content, deepfakes, and misinformation become increasingly sophisticated, how can we equip students with the skills to discern fact from fiction? This roundtable will be an open discussion on the evolving challenges of digital literacy and the role of Digital Citizenship training in preparing students to think critically, evaluate sources, and make informed decisions about the world around them. We don’t have all the answers—but together, we’ll explore how educators can foster resilience against digital deception, build students' awareness of AI-generated content, and ensure they are prepared to navigate an information landscape where truth is often blurred.

This session highlights the importance of mentoring and peer relationships in fostering teacher development. Participants will discover key strategies for inspiring and supporting one another, promoting excellence through collaborative growth and creating a culture where teachers root for one another.

By empowering educators at every stage of their journey, we can create a nurturing environment where exceptional teachers thrive and their students are benefitted. Explore partnerships that are essential for equipping educators with the skills, knowledge, and support needed for success in the classroom and beyond. Participants will leave with a variety of options for building teacher capacity from the presenters and ideas share by other participants. Together through mentorship and peer collaboration, we can cultivate a community of supportive, encouraging, collaborative teachers who enjoy coming to work and effectively pour into students from full cups.