Learn how to incorporate Canva into your lessons tIn this session, we will explore how to integrate Canva into the classroom to boost creativity and engagement. Participants will receive a hands-on walkthrough of Canva’s key features and templates, and create their own instructional graphic or presentation. We’ll also discuss best practices for using visual design to enhance student learning, collaboration, and project-based assignments. No design experience necessary—just bring your ideas and creativity!o
We will be learning how to make the most of Google Slides in our classroom as a guide in our classroom management, teaching, and differential reinforcement so that our students and us are organized, on task, and having fun while learning.
Learn how to set up your Synergy gradebooks, create assignments, and adapt Synergy settings to different grading philosophies. In addition, learn how to run reports, print rosters, and navigate through student information and StudentVUE.
Curriculum Technology Specialist, Topeka Public Schools
Travis True is an accomplished professional with a strong foundation in instructional design and development, e-learning, and curriculum development. With a career that spans over 20 years and various roles, including Technology Integration Specialist/Instructional Designer at Topeka... Read More →
Friday August 1, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT Garfield
In this hands-on session, educators will explore the powerful yet user-friendly features of Adobe Express, a free digital design platform perfect for classroom use. We’ll cover how to create eye-catching graphics, short videos, and interactive web pages that support instruction and student engagement. Whether you're designing posters, class newsletters, student project templates, or storytelling assignments, Adobe Express can help you and your students communicate ideas with impact. No prior design experience needed!
Unlock the creative power of real-time visual thinking! In this hands-on workshop you’ll dive into FigJam—the free, browser-based whiteboard from Figma—and discover how it can supercharge lesson planning, student collaboration, and professional brainstorming alike. We’ll start with a fast-paced tour of the interface, hotkeys, and facilitation tools (stickies, voting, timers, and more), then practice turning blank canvases into interactive activities that spark engagement and critical thinking. By the end you’ll: --Build and share a ready-to-use FigJam board you can deploy with learners tomorrow. --Master shortcuts that keep discussions moving and inclusive. --Collect a toolkit of templates for mind-mapping, storyboarding, and feedback cycles.
Whether you’re brand-new or looking to level up, come jam with us and leave equipped to transform any idea into a collaborative, visually memorable experience!
In this session you will get the chance to explore using Dash the Robot with the Blockly/Wonder App. This is the robot that is used in grades 3-5 at the elementary buildings. Whether you are new or have a few years under your teaching belt, this will be a great way to have fun learning about this before teaching it to your students.
We will be locating and testing out many of the features of Adobe Express including several AI components that can jump start the process of creating engaging and accessible lessons for all learners. Participants should walk away with a classroom ready content lesson and a planned activity for students to interact with Adobe Express.
Far too often, we hand students internet-enabled devices—laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and phones—without first equipping them to navigate safely. This session equips you with engaging ways to teach Digital Citizenship, guiding learners to protect their personal information, recognize and respond to cyberbullying, manage social-media use, cultivate a positive digital footprint and reputation, and guard their privacy online.
