Transform how students demonstrate their learning by turning standard Google tools into a vibrant creative studio. In this session, we will use Google Gemini as a collaborative thought partner to help students move from initial ideas to structured project plans. Participants will then learn to bridge those brainstorms into visual and cinematic projects using the specialized features of Google Vids, Slides, and Drawings. This is a hands-on, interactive workshop where you will step into the role of a student creator to build a multimedia project from the ground up. You will discover how to weave these tools together to help students communicate their unique perspectives and academic mastery with more confidence. Please bring a laptop or Chromebook and be ready to dive into the creative process with your Google Workspace account.
Ben began his career as a history teacher in Morrison, IL, where he initiated and coordinated the district’s iPad and Chromebook integration. During this time, he developed a passion for sharing exciting new ways to leverage technology in education with other teachers.That passion... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT Room 367
Transform your instructional materials from functional to engaging without the steep learning curve of professional design software. This interactive breakout session focuses on the five most effective ways to utilize Canva in a school setting, including the creation of dynamic presentations and collaborative student projects. We will examine how to leverage the platform's accessibility features and templates to produce high-quality resources in a fraction of the time.
Ben began his career as a history teacher in Morrison, IL, where he initiated and coordinated the district’s iPad and Chromebook integration. During this time, he developed a passion for sharing exciting new ways to leverage technology in education with other teachers.That passion... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT Room 367
Transform how students demonstrate their learning by turning standard Google tools into a vibrant creative studio. In this session, we will use Google Gemini as a collaborative thought partner to help students move from initial ideas to structured project plans. Participants will then learn to bridge those brainstorms into visual and cinematic projects using the specialized features of Google Vids, Slides, and Drawings. This is a hands-on, interactive workshop where you will step into the role of a student creator to build a multimedia project from the ground up. You will discover how to weave these tools together to help students communicate their unique perspectives and academic mastery with more confidence. Please bring a laptop or Chromebook and be ready to dive into the creative process with your Google Workspace account.
Ben began his career as a history teacher in Morrison, IL, where he initiated and coordinated the district’s iPad and Chromebook integration. During this time, he developed a passion for sharing exciting new ways to leverage technology in education with other teachers.That passion... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT Room 367
Transform your instructional materials from functional to engaging without the steep learning curve of professional design software. This interactive breakout session focuses on the five most effective ways to utilize Canva in a school setting, including the creation of dynamic presentations and collaborative student projects. We will examine how to leverage the platform's accessibility features and templates to produce high-quality resources in a fraction of the time.
Ben began his career as a history teacher in Morrison, IL, where he initiated and coordinated the district’s iPad and Chromebook integration. During this time, he developed a passion for sharing exciting new ways to leverage technology in education with other teachers.That passion... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT Room 367
