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Tuesday, August 4
 

8:00am EDT

Innovator's Mindset
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:05am EDT
All Purpose Room
Innovation in education shouldn’t be about abandoning best practices, but embracing what works while staying open to change. In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid change, teachers need an innovative mindset that blends creative risk-taking, continuous improvement, and adaptability while staying grounded in tried-and-true pedagogy. It’s a mindset that values bold ideas built on...
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Speakers
avatar for Trevor Muir

Trevor Muir

Educator, Speaker, Author, Trevor Muir LLC
Trevor Muir is a passionate educator, speaker, and author who believes in the transformative power of education. He has gained international recognition for his innovative teaching methods and inspiring content, which empower teachers and students to unleash their full potential... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:05am EDT
All Purpose Room
  Keynote

9:15am EDT

Creative Recess: The Canva Playground for Educators
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
300 Room 3
Creative Recess is your permission slip to play. Teachers will use Canva to design inspirational and “cozy” classroom materials such as vision boards, virtual rooms, classroom posters, or calming digital spaces that support both student engagement and teacher well-being. Most of this session is dedicated to hands-on creation time. This session is ideal for educators looking to refresh their...
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Speakers
avatar for Danielle Humphrey

Danielle Humphrey

REMC Support Specialist, Northwest Ed Services, REMC 2C
Danielle Humphrey, REMC 2Central Support Specialist, has been in education for 15 years. She is currently a member of RITS (REMC Instructional Technology Specialist) and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). She has a Masters in Educational Technology from Central... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
300 Room 3
  Educational Technology

9:15am EDT

Develop your 21 Things
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
300 Room 2
🎮 Level Up Digital Citizenship! 🚀Get ready for a high-energy, hands-on session where we dive into Thing 6: Cyber Smart from 21 Things 4 Students, and yes, it’s built like a video game your students will actually want to play. In this session, teachers step into the role of newly hired experts at a global video game company. Your mission? Help design an online world that’s safe,...
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Speakers
avatar for Tina Tribu

Tina Tribu

Project Manager & Educational Outreach, REMC
Hi All!
I am excited to be with you today!
I am a retired K-12 Educator of 32 years.
My retirement gigs:21 Things 4 Students Project Director (REMC Project)Math Teacher at KVCCEducational Outreach for MI DNR
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
300 Room 2
  Educational Technology

9:15am EDT

Hey AI, help me write better test Questions
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
300 Room 1
Unlock the power of effective assessment! Teachers rely on classroom tests and quizzes to measure learning, but are your questions truly hitting the mark? Join me to discover how to create high-quality test items—whether multiple choice, true/false, matching, or short answer—that yield valid, reliable data and provide actionable insights. This session goes into how AI tools can revolutionize...
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Speakers
avatar for Kim Nichols

Kim Nichols

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
300 Room 1
  Educational Technology, AI

9:15am EDT

REMC Collaboration Corner
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
345
Explore what REMC has to offer for Educator Supports and Professional Learning in this asynchronous, self-guided session. Collaborate and play with REMC resources that are available for checkout, learn what REMC can do to support you!
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
345
  Educational Technology, Innovation

9:15am EDT

Portrait of a Graduate
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
All Purpose Room
A recent US survey shows that the main reason people are fired from their jobs is that they lack soft skills: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and confidence. Trevor equips teachers to craft learning experiences so that students develop these critical skills while learning 'hard skills’ and academic content. Students do purposeful work while becoming better...
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Speakers
avatar for Trevor Muir

Trevor Muir

Educator, Speaker, Author, Trevor Muir LLC
Trevor Muir is a passionate educator, speaker, and author who believes in the transformative power of education. He has gained international recognition for his innovative teaching methods and inspiring content, which empower teachers and students to unleash their full potential... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
All Purpose Room
  Project Based Learning

9:15am EDT

The Compassion Shift: Moving from Carrying Burdens to Building Resilience
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
All Purpose South East
Compassion is a powerful resource educators use to support others, but what happens when we shift from helping others to owning others’ problems? During the session we will define empathetic distress and learn how to detect signs and symptoms, so you can prevent burnout and increase your resilience throughout the school year. In addition, we will explore self-compassion as a source of coping and...
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Speakers
avatar for Angela Blood Starr

Angela Blood Starr

Other, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
All Purpose South East
  Wellness   Resilience & Whole Child Learning

10:40am EDT

From Prompt to Picture
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
300 Room 3
In this hands-on session, educators will explore how artificial intelligence can spark creativity and deepen student learning through storytelling and visual design. Participants will learn how to use SchoolAI to help students generate ideas, develop storylines, and refine written content using effective prompts. Then, we will bring those stories to life using Canva and its powerful Canva Magic...
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Speakers
KP

Katelyn Pierson

Teacher, Battle Creek Public Schools
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
300 Room 3
  Educational Technology

10:40am EDT

Mission.io
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
300 Room 2
Introduction to mission.io. Students will work collaboratively to successfully complete their missions (while showing their knowledge of your content).
Speakers
avatar for Megan Roth

Megan Roth

Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
300 Room 2
  Educational Technology, Gamification

10:40am EDT

Prompting the Will to Change
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Southeast AP
Education is full of long-standing needs, goals, and frustrations that have, for generations, remained unresolved. This has lead to growing rates teacher burnout and turnover, dropping student achievement and enthusiasm, and politicized cultural tension around education. It's time we start taking those problems seriously. This session will examine the emerging technology (particularly, but not...
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Speakers
AS

Andrew Shauver

Instruction and Technology Coach, REMC 13 Coordinator, Inham ISD, REMC 13
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Southeast AP
  Innovation

10:40am EDT

Portrait of a Graduate
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
All Purpose Room
A recent US survey shows that the main reason people are fired from their jobs is that they lack soft skills: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and confidence. Trevor equips teachers to craft learning experiences so that students develop these critical skills while learning 'hard skills’ and academic content. Students do purposeful work while becoming better...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Trevor Muir

Trevor Muir

Educator, Speaker, Author, Trevor Muir LLC
Trevor Muir is a passionate educator, speaker, and author who believes in the transformative power of education. He has gained international recognition for his innovative teaching methods and inspiring content, which empower teachers and students to unleash their full potential... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
All Purpose Room
  Project Based Learning

10:40am EDT

Engineering with Blueprint
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Southwest AP
Get hands-on with Sphero Blueprint Snap, the engineering kit designed for grades 3–5 that brings creativity, collaboration, and design thinking to life. In this session, you’ll explore how students can use Blueprint Snap to learn core engineering concepts like structure, motion, and simple machines through open-ended building challenges and guided activities. Learn how this approachable system...
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Speakers
avatar for Dustin Vanderploeg

Dustin Vanderploeg

Senior Education Partnerships Manager, Sphero
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Southwest AP
  STEM

10:40am EDT

Rest & Recharge: Yoga for Educators
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
345
Teaching is a lot.. mentally, physically, and emotionally. This session is your chance to pause, breathe, and reset. We’ll start with a quick, real-talk conversation about stress, burnout, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself during the school year. Then we’ll move through an accessible, feel-good yoga flow with simple postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques you...
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Speakers
SP

Savanna Pavc

Owner, Teacher, SP Fit Co
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
345
  Wellness   Resilience & Whole Child Learning

10:40am EDT

Essential Elements of a Healing Classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
300 Room 1
Elements of the Healing Classroom focuses on wellness in the classroom for both teachers and students, exploring concepts that promote self awareness, mindfulness and boost engagement
Speakers
AL

Aerin Leigh

Instructional Coach, Calhoun ISD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
300 Room 1
  Wellness   Resilience & Whole Child Learning

11:55am EDT

LUNCH
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:55am - 12:35pm EDT
All Purpose Rooms
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:55am - 12:35pm EDT
All Purpose Rooms

12:40pm EDT

Ed Tech Innovators
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
300 Room 2
Join Anna McCrumb to explore how REMC12E can support your innovative ideas this year. Share your plans, apply for grants and conference scholarships, or be a part of RenewED planning for 2027!
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
300 Room 2
  Educational Technology, Innovation

12:40pm EDT

Part 2: Hey AI, now help me write digital test questions!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
300 Room 1
You’ve mastered the art of the high-quality question—now let’s give those questions a digital upgrade. In this Part 2 "deep dive," we’ll explore how to use AI as a bridge to transform standard test items into digitally interactive questions that mirror high-stakes digital testing environments. Through the lens of Renaissance DnA, we’ll ensure your test questions aren't just online bubble...
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Speakers
avatar for Kim Nichols

Kim Nichols

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
300 Room 1
  Educational Technology, AI

12:40pm EDT

REMC Collaboration Corner
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
345
Explore what REMC has to offer for Educator Supports and Professional Learning in this asynchronous session. Collaborate and play with REMC resources that are available for checkout, learn what REMC can do to support you!
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
345
  Educational Technology

12:40pm EDT

The Cozy Classroom: Board Games for reconnection and learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
300 Room 3
In a world of high-stakes testing and digital fatigue, sometimes the best way to move forward is to slow down. Welcome to the world of "Cozy Games"—digital and tabletop experiences designed to minimize stress and maximize connection. In this session, we’ll explore how board games can be used to teach problem-solving, empathy, and mindfulness. Come learn how to create a "cozy" corner in your...
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Speakers
avatar for Danielle Humphrey

Danielle Humphrey

REMC Support Specialist, Northwest Ed Services, REMC 2C
Danielle Humphrey, REMC 2Central Support Specialist, has been in education for 15 years. She is currently a member of RITS (REMC Instructional Technology Specialist) and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). She has a Masters in Educational Technology from Central... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
300 Room 3
  Educational Technology, Gamification

12:40pm EDT

Prompting the Will to Change
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Southeast AP
Education is full of long-standing needs, goals, and frustrations that have, for generations, remained unresolved. This has lead to growing rates teacher burnout and turnover, dropping student achievement and enthusiasm, and politicized cultural tension around education. It's time we start taking those problems seriously. This session will examine the emerging technology (particularly, but not...
See More →
Speakers
AS

Andrew Shauver

Instruction and Technology Coach, REMC 13 Coordinator, Inham ISD, REMC 13
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Southeast AP
  Innovation

12:40pm EDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
All Purpose Rooms
Trevor inspires and equips educators with actionable ideas and proven best practices to facilitate successful collaboration. Authenticity and trust are the heart of strong student teamwork. When students are engaged in meaningful, relevant group work, and teachers have the tools and resources to guide them, collaboration is no longer a struggle but transforms into an anticipated, dynamic practice...
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Speakers
avatar for Trevor Muir

Trevor Muir

Educator, Speaker, Author, Trevor Muir LLC
Trevor Muir is a passionate educator, speaker, and author who believes in the transformative power of education. He has gained international recognition for his innovative teaching methods and inspiring content, which empower teachers and students to unleash their full potential... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
All Purpose Rooms
  Project Based Learning

2:05pm EDT

Mission.io
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
South East AP
Introduction to mission.io. Students will work collaboratively to successfully complete their missions (while showing their knowledge of your content).
Speakers
avatar for Megan Roth

Megan Roth

Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
South East AP
  Educational Technology, Gamification

2:05pm EDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
All Purpose Rooms
Trevor inspires and equips educators with actionable ideas and proven best practices to facilitate successful collaboration. Authenticity and trust are the heart of strong student teamwork. When students are engaged in meaningful, relevant group work, and teachers have the tools and resources to guide them, collaboration is no longer a struggle but transforms into an anticipated, dynamic practice...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Trevor Muir

Trevor Muir

Educator, Speaker, Author, Trevor Muir LLC
Trevor Muir is a passionate educator, speaker, and author who believes in the transformative power of education. He has gained international recognition for his innovative teaching methods and inspiring content, which empower teachers and students to unleash their full potential... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
All Purpose Rooms
  Project Based Learning

2:05pm EDT

Engineering with Blueprint
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southwest AP
Get hands-on with Sphero Blueprint Snap, the engineering kit designed for grades 3–5 that brings creativity, collaboration, and design thinking to life. In this session, you’ll explore how students can use Blueprint Snap to learn core engineering concepts like structure, motion, and simple machines through open-ended building challenges and guided activities. Learn how this approachable system...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Dustin Vanderploeg

Dustin Vanderploeg

Senior Education Partnerships Manager, Sphero
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southwest AP
  STEM

2:05pm EDT

Manipulatives for Secondary Mathematics
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
300 Room 2
This professional learning session is designed to empower secondary math teachers with innovative strategies for integrating manipulatives into their math instruction. Participants will explore the use of three specific types of manipulatives—x-y coordinate slide boards, exploragons, and algebra tiles. These tools are chosen for their ability to enhance understanding of complex mathematical...
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Speakers
NV

Nicole Vaughn

Math Consultant, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
300 Room 2
  STEM

2:05pm EDT

Rest & Recharge: Yoga for Educators
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
345
Teaching is a lot.. mentally, physically, and emotionally. This session is your chance to pause, breathe, and reset. We’ll start with a quick, real-talk conversation about stress, burnout, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself during the school year. Then we’ll move through an accessible, feel-good yoga flow with simple postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques you...
See More →
Speakers
SP

Savanna Pavc

Owner, Teacher, SP Fit Co
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
345
  Wellness & Resilience

2:05pm EDT

The Coffee Bean Session
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
300 Room 1
This is a lighthearted session based on the books  The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change  &  How to Be A Coffee Bean. This session will explore simple and fun ways to create healthy and fun classroom environments and implement quick and effective positive change, especially when long days get long, heavy, and monotonous. Come and win a free copy of the...
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Speakers
AL

Aerin Leigh

Instructional Coach, Calhoun ISD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
300 Room 1
  Wellness & Resilience

3:20pm EDT

Closing Remarks
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:20pm - 3:35pm EDT
All Purpose Rooms
Close out this big day with a final wrap up statement, door prizes and how to connect again.
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:20pm - 3:35pm EDT
All Purpose Rooms
 

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