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Tuesday, June 9
 

9:00am CDT

Your Brain on AI: Moving from Crutch to Catalyst
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
When students use AI, are they learning or just offloading? As beneficial as AI can be, overreliance on it can hurt thinking skills, creativity, and understanding. How do we avoid this? This keynote offers the 'Wrestle, Rap, Reflect' framework, a powerful, practical solution that keeps the human in the loop by requiring learners to engage their own brains before and after the AI interaction. We will learn to move students from a passive 'crutch' mindset to an active 'catalyst' partnership, ensuring AI builds intellectual agency, not atrophy.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve
With over 30 years of experience, Eric works as an EdTech Specialist in Ohio, and provides training to schools and organizations around the world. He shares all his EdTech resources for AI, Google tools, accessibility, and more on his websites at ControlAltAchieve.com and EduGems... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

10:00am CDT

Learning Without Limits: Stories from my Classroom
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Throughout my teaching career I’ve always been driven by the idea of learning without limits - creating a space for students to shine and exceed even their wildest expectations.  In this keynote I’ll share real stories from my own classroom that highlight how creativity, curiosity and genuine student led learning can unlock extraordinary outcomes.  Through practical examples and uplifting moments - including the journey of my small robotics team who discovered just how far their ideas could take them - the session explores what happens when we remove barriers and help young people believe in their own potential.  It’s a friendly and down-to-earth talk designed to energise, celebrate the impact of great teaching and spark new thinking about how we can create learning where every student feels able to thrive.
Speakers
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Jacob Woolcock

Head of Computing and Digital Learning, Penpol School | Jacob's QuickTips
Jacob Woolcock is a UK-based primary school teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator and digital learning advocate who has built a reputation for making technology both accessible and inspiring in the classroom. Best known for his QuickTips YouTube channel, Jacob has shared over 600... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

10:00am CDT

Online 101: Building An Effective Online Environment
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
This presentation focuses on giving the fundamentals of building an effective online learning environments.  The components that will be presented will take attendees thru the basics, and will hopefully give them more insight to what should be considered when building.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Erica Battle

Dr. Erica Battle

Director of Online Instruction and Design, Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College)
Dr. Erica Battle is from Jackson, Mississippi.  She has a B.S. degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Airway/Electronic Systems Technology, a Master of Science in Education in Workforce Education and Development with a concentration in Human Resource Development... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

10:00am CDT

Seesaw AI: Smarter Tools for Elementary Classrooms
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Seesaw AI is purpose-built for elementary classrooms to tackle real challenges and boost student success. Our AI tools support teachers in creating meaningful learning experiences that connect with every student and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Discover how to save time on assignments, assessments, and communication so you can focus on what matters most: your students.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Simone

Ashley Simone

Professional Development & Training Specialist, Seesaw Learning

With a decade of classroom experience and a current role as a Seesaw Training Specialist, I’m dedicated to supporting educators in making the most of this tool in their own classrooms. Talk to me about how Seesaw keeps everyone in the learning loop while providing deep insights... Read More →
avatar for Yvonne Post

Yvonne Post

Professional Learning Partner, Seesaw Learning Inc.
Yvonne Post is a Professional Learning Partner at Seesaw Learning, where she has been leading professional development for over four years. With a strong background in early childhood and instructional technology, Yvonne previously taught Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade and... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

11:00am CDT

Creative by Design: Bringing UDL 3.0 to Life
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Creative assessment isn't just engaging — it's one of the most powerful tools educators have for reducing barriers and honoring learner variability. This session unpacks how the updated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 3.0 framework can reshape how you design instruction, especially in blended environments where flexibility and access matter most.

Through digital storytelling and multimedia projects, you'll see how giving students authentic ways to express what they know — through video, audio, text, and visuals — deepens learning and builds genuine agency.


Participants will leave able to:
  • Apply UDL 3.0 guidelines to design flexible, barrier-free learning experiences
  • Use voice and choice to expand how students demonstrate understanding
  • Leverage accessibility features and design thinking across all three UDL principles
  • Boost motivation through meaningful options for learning and expression
You'll explore real classroom examples and walk away with a practical toolkit — strategies, tools, and ready-to-use templates — to help every student feel seen, heard, and supported.


Speakers
avatar for Katie Fielding

Katie Fielding

Accessibility Advocate, ISTE Certified Educator, FieldingNotes |
I've spent 20+ years in public education as a science teacher, instructional coach, and district STEM leader, and now I work at the intersection of curriculum, content, and edtech as Senior Manager of Curriculum and Learning Content at Kami.
I speak, train, and consult on the things I care most about: AI literacy, digital accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, and building practical tools that help educators do their best work. My signature framework, Be an A11y Ally, has taken me to stages across the country and in... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

11:00am CDT

Fragmented Policy or Coordinated Pipeline?: Educator Awareness of AI Governance and the Mississippi AI Collaborative Model
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Community colleges play a critical role in translating K–12 preparation into workforce readiness. However, their ability to design responsive curricula and credentialing pathways depends heavily on the consistency and quality of upstream student preparation. This study examines how emerging AI policies in K–12 education are shaping that pipeline in Mississippi.


Drawing on a statewide mixed-methods survey of K–12 educators, the presentation discusses levels of awareness, interpretation, and classroom utilization of AI-related policies. Findings reveal a significant policy–practice gap: while AI policies are being introduced at state and district levels, educator awareness remains uneven, and implementation is inconsistent. Many educators report limited training, unclear guidance, and minimal alignment between policy expectations and instructional practice, resulting in fragmented student exposure to AI concepts and tools.


These inconsistencies have direct implications for Mississippi’s community college system and broader higher education landscape. Uneven AI literacy among incoming students complicates program design, disrupts alignment with industry needs, and places additional burden on postsecondary institutions to remediate gaps in digital and technical competencies.


To address these challenges, the paper situates findings within the broader ecosystem of the Mississippi AI Collaborative (MAIC), a community-driven initiative that integrates K–12 education, educator training, and workforce-aligned credentialing. MAIC provides a model for strengthening vertical alignment between K–12 systems, community colleges, and employers through coordinated, scalable interventions.


This study contributes to ongoing discussions of AI governance and workforce development by emphasizing the need for cross-sector alignment. The Mississippi case demonstrates that effective AI policy implementation must extend beyond K–12 adoption to include intentional integration with community college systems and higher education pathways to ensure equitable, statewide workforce readiness.
Speakers
avatar for Krystal Chatman

Krystal Chatman

Professional Learning Manager, CSTA
Krystal Chatman has spent 15 years proving that the best way to understand technology is to teach it. As co-founder of the Mississippi AI Collaborative and Professional Learning Manager for CSTA, she’s trained 5,000+ professionals in AI implementation, delivered 50+ technical presentations... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Eva Harvell

Dr. Eva Harvell

Director of Technology, Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD)
Dr. Eva Harvell is a visionary leader in educational technology, serving as the Director of Technology for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD) since 2015. With over a decade of experience driving innovation in K–12 education, she specializes in strategic technology integration... Read More →
avatar for Brittany Myburgh

Brittany Myburgh

Assistant Professor, Jackson State University
Dr. Brittany Myburgh is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Jackson State University, originally from Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is known for her research at the intersection of art and technology, focusing on subjects such as electric light, new media, and generative artificial... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

11:00am CDT

Innovative Instruction, Shared Vision: Reveal and Respond to Learning Gaps Through Technology
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
In today’s classrooms, identifying and addressing learning gaps early is essential for student success. This session explores how educators can leverage technology tools to uncover common misconceptions, gain insight into student thinking, and proactively design supports within instruction. Participants will walk away with practical strategies and ready-to-use ideas for using technology—including AI—to reveal, respond to, and reduce learning gaps in real time.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Sumrall

Emily Sumrall

Digital Instructional Coach/ 5th Grade ELA teacher, Biloxi Public Schools
Emily Sumrall is a 5th grade ELA teacher and Digital Instructional Coach in the Biloxi Public School District, where she supports educators in integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning. With 21 years of experience spanning elementary, middle, high school, and college... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

12:00pm CDT

Lunch & Recharge
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT

1:00pm CDT

Replacing the Traditional Textbook: Student-Created, Continuously Revised Course Resources
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Traditional textbooks are often expensive, static, and quickly outdated—especially in survey courses like Music Appreciation. In response, this session shares a practical model for replacing the traditional textbook with student-created, continuously revised course resources.  

Undergraduate Music Appreciation students research musical periods, composers, and representative works, then author textbook chapters using iPad-centered workflows and Apple Pages. These resources include written explanations, listening guides, visuals, and curated media designed for future learners. Rather than functioning as one-time projects, each cohort begins the course using the previous edition of the student-created textbook. Students critically evaluate the material, identify gaps or inaccuracies, and revise or supplement the content, resulting in a “living textbook” that evolves over time.

The session will examine the instructional design, scaffolding, and assessment practices that support this work, including peer feedback, revision cycles, and alternative grading focused on growth and accuracy rather than points. Attendees will see examples of student-authored textbooks published on Apple Books and learn how this approach increases engagement, improves accountability, and significantly reduces costs for students.
Participants will leave with a transferable framework for implementing student-created course resources in their own disciplines, along with practical strategies for managing revision, quality control, and sustainability over multiple semesters.
Speakers
avatar for Donald Sorah

Donald Sorah

Professor of Music, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Donald W. Sorah is a Professor of Music at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, an Apple Distinguished Educator, Apple Learning Coach, and ISTE Certified Educator. He is the recipient of the SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award and a two-time Outstanding Use of Technology in... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

2:00pm CDT

FRAMER: Designing Intentional, Transparent, and Ethical AI Integration in Education
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
This session introduces the FRAMER model, a human-centered framework for integrating AI in ways that support critical thinking and authentic learning. Participants will explore practical strategies for using AI as a collaborative partner—guiding students to engage, verify, create, and reflect with intention. This approach helps faculty move beyond shortcuts toward meaningful, transparent learning experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lorilyn Thompson

Dr. Lorilyn Thompson

Director of Distance Learning/ Instructional Technology & Design, Blue Mountain Christian University
Dr. Lorilyn Thompson is the Director of Distance Learning and Instructional Design and Technology at Blue Mountain Christian University. She holds an educational doctorate in Instructional Technology and Design and brings over 30 years of experience in education, including extensive work in special... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

2:00pm CDT

How to Combat Teacher Burnout as an Educator
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
We will discuss what teacher burnout is and strategies to not only combat it, but prevent it in the future. 
Speakers
avatar for Whitnee McKibben

Whitnee McKibben

Cyber Foundations Teacher, CSE Teacher, PLC Chair CTE and Electives, Gulfport Central Middle School
I have been in education since 2008. I started as a TA and worked my way through school and became licensed. I have been a TA, Head Start teacher, ELA and Math Interventionist, Behavior Interventionist, Science Teacher, ELL Coordinator and currently Cyber Foundations and Computer... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

2:00pm CDT

Teaching that Sticks: Leveraging AI for Long-Term Learning
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
What happens when we combine the science of learning with the power of AI? In this session, we'll explore how retrieval, spacing and interleaving can be enhanced through the use of AI tools, including Google Gemini, MagicSchool AI, Canva, Diffit, and more! Teachers will leave the season with lesson plans and ideas that can be implemented in the classroom immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Steph Sukow

Steph Sukow

Educator, CHSD 155
Steph Sukow is a high school English teacher in the suburbs of Chicago for 17 years, who has been adjuncting college-level speech communications courses since 2016. In addition to teaching, she advocates for digital literacy and is passionate about using educational technology to... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

Mobile Learning Wrap Up
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
A short wrap-up session with final farewells, thank yous, and reminders.
Speakers
avatar for Carlena Benjamin

Carlena Benjamin

Instructional Technology Specialist, Northeast MS Community College
Dr. Carlena Benjamin is the Instructional Technology Specialist at Northeast Mississippi Community College, where she supports faculty and students in using technology to create engaging, personalized learning experiences. She also manages the campus 1:1 iPad program and leads the... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
 
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