2026 Engage Learning Conference

2026 Engage Learning Conference

9:45am CDT

C.R.A.F.T the Perfect Prompt in MagicSchool AI Room 206Drew Jackson

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: The Savvy Playbook: Leadership Moves That Actually Work (Panel) (Grades K-12) LibrarySheryl Abshire • Richard Cullatta • Diane Doersch • Donna Williamson Student Engagement and 21st Century Skills and Learning in School With STEM Programs (Grades K-12) Room 217Sandra Paul

Take Control with Hapara: The Basics on Boosting Student Engagement Online Room 218Sharon Mumm • Amy Anderson

Teacher Talk: Beyond the Quiz - Kahoot! For Every Learning Moment INCubator (Room 214)Brandy Smith

When, How & Why: Unlocking the Writing Feedback Loop With MagicSchool CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

10:50am CDT

Upgraded Eduvision Features – Embedded Quizzes, AI Integration, Screen Capture, and Interactive Tutorials (Grades K-12) Math LabAmy Anderson

From Draft to Done: Using Writing Feedback Rooms in MagicSchool to Transform Student Writing CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Kahoot! Unlock the Power of AI INCubator (Room 214)

Layering Lessons- Adding Depth and Strategies That Enhance Engagement (Grades 7-12) Room 201Michelle Holdbrooks

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: The App-ocalypse Is Over: From App Chaos to Clarity (Grades K-12) LibrarySheryl Abshire • Tim Clark • Jeff McCoy The MAGIC behind Reading Small Groups (Grades K-2) Room 111Mandy Mitchell • Jill Pike

1:00pm CDT

Build It Right: Creating & Aligning MagicQuizzes to Standards CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Maximizing the ParentSquare Studio Editor (Grades K-12) Room 111Rachel Fitzpatrick • Leah Saab • Haley Skipper • Abby Bontrager

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: Future-Proofing Tech Funding: E-Rate & Policy Essentials (Grades K-12) LibrarySheryl Abshire • John Harrington StudentSquare Session (Grades 7-12) Math LabDrew Jackson

What's New at Kahoot! INCubator (Room 214)Brandy Smith • Autumn Robinson • Ammon Smith

2:05pm CDT

AI in the Art Classroom (Grades K-8) Room 218Courtney Holland • Laura Wilkerson

Clips that Click: Curating Streaming Content for the K–12 Classroom Room 201Annalisa Keuler

Data That Drives: Using MagicQuiz Results to Power Your Instruction CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Explore the Latest Kahoot! Features to Keep Students Engaged INCubator (Room 214)Brandy Smith • Autumn Robinson • Ammon Smith

From Passive to Plugged In: Student Engagement with Magic School AI (Grades K-12) Room 101Bill Garner

Making an I.M.P.A.C.T. - Intentionality with Monitoring Programs, Apps, and Curriculum Tools (Grades K-8) Room 104Amy Anderson • Chandlar Shields

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Making Sure Students are Future Ready in an AI World Band RoomAdam Phyall

9:45am CDT

AI in the Classroom: Practical Magic for Educators (Grades K-12) Room 207Rachel Lazzaroni

Digital Citizenship = Information Literacy = AI Literacy for Students (Grades K-12) Room 218Sandra Paul

Game On: Using Kahoot to Boost Engagement and Assessment Readiness (Grades K-12) Room 201Bill Garner

MagicSchool Presents - AI With Intent: Teaching Students to Use AI Responsibly CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Beyond the Firewall: Leading Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven World (Grades K-12) Room 104Sheryl Abshire • Donna Williamson

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: The AI Advantage: Preparing Students for a Changing World Dance RoomSandy Arteaga SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: What's On The Horizon: AI and The Impact On The Classroom (Grades K-12) Band RoomJeff McCoy

Whack-A-Mole to Meaningful Monitoring: Transform Focus with Hapara LibraryDrew Jackson • Amy Anderson When Innovation Fails: Rebuilding Classrooms Where Learning Has Stalled (Grades K-12) Room 118Theresa Shadrix, Ed.S.

10:50am CDT

AI That Actually Works: Practical Tools Educators Can Use Right Now (Grades K-12) Room 208Timothy Terry

Level Up Learning: Canva Code To Gamify Learning (Grades K-12) Room 116Stephanie Parker

Memory Matters- Building Transferable Knowledge While Igniting Your Classroom Practice (Grades K-5) Room 204Katie Harrison • Elly Diemont • Suzy Brown

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: The Ins and Outs of Using 1EdTech for Data Governance and Interoperability (Grades K-12) Room 101Tim Clark

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: Learning to Lead: Designing Adult Learning That Actually Sticks (Grades K-12) Band RoomSuzan Brandt • Marlo Gaddis • Sheryl Abshire • Donna Williamson • Allison Rodman • Adam Phyall • Holly Martin

Systems-Based Instructional Leadership: Building Coherent Practices That Last (Grades K-12) Room 206Rashard Jemison

1:00pm CDT

Elevating Experiences: Deepening Learning & Intentionality with A.I. Tools (Grades K-12) Room 219Amy Anderson

From Classroom to Career: Building AI & Data Literacy Across Math, Science, and Career Tech Incubator Room (214)Lucas Hershberger

How to use Canva to Bolster Student Engagement (Grades K-12) Dance RoomEmily Bounds Seeing One Another: Students and Teachers (Grades K-12) Room 207Donald Clayton

Smarter Tools, Stronger Learners: Managing, Monitoring, and Communicating in Upper Elementary Classrooms (Grades K-5) Room 101Angela Foley

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER:From Guesswork to Precision: Using AI to Design Assessments That Actually Measure Learning Room 116Joshua Sousa

The Instructional GPS: Navigating the Future of Learning with EdTech Analytics (Grades K-12) Room 107Charlsie Wigley