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Tuesday, August 4
 

9:15am EDT

Beyond the Answer
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
All Purpose Room A-1
School has spent a long time rewarding students for getting to the answer. Then AI showed up and said, “Cool, I can do that too.” So this session is not about trying to out-tech the tech or pretending nothing has changed. It’s about asking what learning, teaching, and preparation are supposed to look like now.

We’ll take on three questions: What counts as understanding when the answer is instant? What is classroom time actually for if students have access to the world’s most patient tutor? And what do we need to stop overvaluing if the future of work is changing faster than our standards documents? This will be thoughtful, practical, a little uncomfortable, and probably more fun than a session about seismic educational shifts has any right to be.
Speakers
avatar for John Phillips

John Phillips

Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA, REMC 11

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
All Purpose Room A-1
  Educational Technology

9:15am EDT

Creative Recess: The Canva Playground for Educators
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Room 309
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 practice, reconnect with their creative side, and explore how visual design can shape learning environments.
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
Room 309
  Educational Technology

9:15am EDT

Develop your 21 Things
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Room 305
🎮 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, respectful, and fun for millions of players. Through game-inspired Quests, you’ll explore how students learn to navigate online spaces, practice positive digital citizenship, and recognize the real impact of online behavior.🎯 Game on, Cyber Smart teachers & coaches - your players are counting on you!
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
Room 305
  Educational Technology

9:15am EDT

Hey AI, help me write better test Questions
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Room 306
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 your assessment design process. Learn to generate and refine test questions, saving you time and boosting the effectiveness of your evaluations. In this practical, hands-on session, you’ll learn the principles of strong test question writing and leave with innovative, AI-powered strategies to strengthen your classroom assessments immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Nichols

Kim Nichols

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
RenewEd 2026 Hey AI! Help Me Write Better Test Questions pptx
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Room 306
  Educational Technology, AI

9:15am EDT

REMC12E - Learn and PLAY
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Room 311
Explore what REMC has to offer in the STEM/Maker Checkout Library.  This sessions is self-guided exploration of all that REMC12E has to offer -including Tabletop games, robots, 3D Pens and more.  Use this time to learn, explore resources for engaging students with technology, look through REMC's Professional Learning Catalog, or read through Promoting STEM through Literature books to increase design thinking in your classroom.  Also, email Anna any questions you might have! [email protected]

Note, this is a self-guided session - so bring a friend and learn together!
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Room 311
  Educational Technology, Innovation

10:40am EDT

From Prompt to Picture
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Room 309
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 Media tools to create engaging illustrations and professional-looking picture books.
Speakers
KP

Katelyn Pierson

Teacher, Battle Creek Public Schools
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Room 309
  Educational Technology

10:40am EDT

Mission.IO Accepted!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Room 305
Ready to boost student motivation without the overwhelm? Step into Mission.IO, an innovative platform that turns everyday lessons into thrilling digital learning quests. In this fast-paced session, you'll discover how to design custom, goal-oriented student pathways that track progress effortlessly. Walk away with actionable strategies to transform passive learners into active explorers, keeping your students locked into their objectives from start to finish!
Speakers
avatar for Megan Roth

Megan Roth

Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Room 305
  Educational Technology, Gamification

12:40pm EDT

Part 2: Hey AI, now help me write digital test questions!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Room 306
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 tests. Through the assistance of AI, you’ll adapt traditional questions into interactive formats like imagehot spot, drag-and-drop, classification, sequencing, and multi-select. In this hands-on workshop, you will leave with the skills necessary for a ready-to-launch digital assessment that provides instant, actionable data.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Nichols

Kim Nichols

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
RenewEd 2026 Hey AI! Help Me Write DIGITAL Test Questions pptx
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Room 306
  Educational Technology, AI

12:40pm EDT

REMC12E - Learn and Play
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Room 311
Explore what REMC has to offer in the STEM/Maker Checkout Library.  This sessions is self-guided exploration of all that REMC12E has to offer -including Tabletop games, robots, 3D Pens and more.  Use this time to learn, explore resources for engaging students with technology, look through REMC's Professional Learning Catalog, or read through Promoting STEM through Literature books to increase design thinking in your classroom.  Also, email Anna any questions you might have! [email protected]


Note, this is a self-guided session - so bring a friend and learn together!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Room 311
  Educational Technology

12:40pm EDT

Solving the "Too Much" Problem
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Room 305
Are you using AI as a typewriter, or as a Systems Consultant? Most use AI for "one-off" tasks: writing an email, generating a quiz, or summarizing a text. While these are incredibly helpful, these are temporary fixes, and each time you have to repeat the directions. In this session, we shift from "Task-Oriented AI" to "Process-Oriented AI." We will explore Gemini Gems to build repeatable, high-level systems that do the heavy lifting for you all year long. Whether you are an administrator looking to streamline evaluations, an instructional coach building personalized PD paths, or a classroom teacher designing a sustainable differentiation engine, this session will provide you with the "Meta-Prompts" and workflows to make it happen. Bring a laptop and one "clunky" process you’d like to automate. We will build the system together.
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Room 305
  Educational Technology, Innovation

12:40pm EDT

The Cozy Classroom: Board Games for reconnection and learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
Room 309
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 curriculum that helps students (and teachers!) find their zen through play.
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
Room 309
  Educational Technology, Gamification

2:05pm EDT

Mission.IO - Accepted!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 305
Ready to boost student motivation without the overwhelm? Step into Mission.IO, an innovative platform that turns everyday lessons into thrilling digital learning quests. In this fast-paced session, you'll discover how to design custom, goal-oriented student pathways that track progress effortlessly. Walk away with actionable strategies to transform passive learners into active explorers, keeping your students locked into their objectives from start to finish!
Speakers
avatar for Megan Roth

Megan Roth

Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 305
  Educational Technology, Gamification

2:05pm EDT

The Great AI Exploration
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 309
Take your AI learning to another level with this year's updated Exploration Cards.  Dive in to Tools for teachers, image generation, prompt engineering and more.  This is a self-paced session designed for all levels of AI users!
Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 309
  Educational Technology
 

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