Conference Strand: ET

M1-02-Ex Webster 9:00 am - 9:50 am	10th Year of #GoogleAddict Craig Sheil, Digital Learning Specialist, Bedford High School, and Kerri Lunn, Bedford School District
*  Level: Beginner	Let's celebrate a decade of giving our #GoogleAddict session at CMTC! There is still learning to be had so take this opportunity to learn clever tips, ideas, tricks and techniques relating to the Google Workspace for Education. Come join the party.
M1-03-Ex Pierce 9:00 am - 9:50 am	Harnessing VR & Assistive Tech for Student Accessibility Charley Suter, Director of Technology & Innovation, Spaulding Academy & Family Services, and Brendan Donahue, Spaulding Academy & Family Services
	Join Charley Suter, Director of Technology & Innovation at Spaulding Academy & Family Services, and Brendan Donahue, Digital Learning Assistant, for this dynamic session focusing on the use of virtual reality (VR) and other technologies to meet the specific individual needs of all students. Charley is using VR with students at Spaulding to excite, engage, and customize the learning process! Hear how you can use these techniques with YOUR students.
M2-03-In Pierce 10:20 am - 11:10 am	Crack the Code: Creating Innovative Scratch-infused Elementary Lessons (60) Roxanne Molina, Head of School, Bedford Academy, and Brianna Nolet, Bedford Academy
Level: Beginner	Discover how to transform elementary lessons into dynamic, student-centered experiences using Scratch, the free block-based coding platform designed for young learners. In this hands-on session, attendees explore innovative strategies for creating Scratch-infused lessons across subjects to promote creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking with elementary students. Attendees engage in a Scratch-infused literacy lesson and then, review and discuss example lessons in other subject areas. No prior coding experience is needed---just bring your curiosity and leave with practical strategies and ideas to "crack the code" and create Scratch-infused elementary lessons.
M3-04-Ex Merrimack 11:40 am - 12:30 pm	Beyond the Bot- How Robotics Transforms Learning for Every Student Emily Hajko, True Robotics Inc, and Anthony Galgano, True Robotics Inc
Level: Beginner	Explore how robotics and AI can transform learning across all content areas---not just STEM. In this interactive session, educators and administrators discover practical ways to use robotics to support instruction in math, ELA, science, and beyond, while fostering the future-ready skills students need for the rapidly changing workforce. Compare traditional classroom manipulatives with hands-on, tech-integrated alternatives that deepen learning and engagement. Hear real classroom case studies that highlight how robotics opens doors for diverse learners---including kinesthetic students, English language learners, and advanced thinkers.
T1-03-In Pierce 9:00 am - 9:50 am	Using Drones to Drive Student Engagement (80) Laurie Prewandowski, Technology Integration Specialist, Kearsarge Regional School District, and Louann Cormier, REC Foundation
*  Level: Beginner	Explore innovative strategies to engage and empower computer science learners from diverse backgrounds and with a range of different coding abilities. Our multi-faceted approach incorporates universal design for learning principles, career preparation, and hands-on activities to foster both in-class and out-of-class learning. Participants learn how to design inclusive and accessible coding challenges, leveraging platforms like CoDrone EDU to introduce algorithmic thinking and problem solving skills. Explore how to combine competitive flying and coding with collaborative projects to create a supportive and motivating learning environment that prepares students for future success in computer science and beyond. This session also includes information on how to start a drone competition team to promote STEM learning outside of the classroom.
T2-03-Ex Pierce 10:20 am - 11:10 am	Twenty-six for 26". Tools, Technologies & Trends for Teaching & Learning Maureen Yoder, Professor, Lesley University
*  Level: Intermediate	Experience a fast-paced session that highlights twenty-six timely trends, innovative technologies, and useful tools. Completely updated from last year's NHCMTC session, it covers technologies for all grade levels and subject areas. General and specific use artificial intelligence tools are described. Strategies for addressing the challenges and benefits of teaching with them are included, along with multiple ways of using GenAI to save time planning lessons and creating teaching materials. Explore free tools you can master quickly, an update on virtual and augmented reality apps, the largest collections of free authentic artifacts, outstanding video and audio archives, new ways of reaching special needs students, and inexpensive little drones and robots. Hear about technologies and innovative ideas that do not yet exist at the time this session was proposed. The term "Electronic Constructivism" was coined by Maureen who links these technologies to what it is all about: Good Teaching. No experience necessary - just your curiosity and your enthusiasm about teaching. The agenda is packed, but you receive links to all resources to explore later. The session ends with a raffle of "techy" door prizes.
T3-05-Ex Concord 11:40 am - 12:30 pm	Building Resilient EdTech Ecosystems: From "Wild West" to Strategic Design Christina Swenson, Digital Learning Specialist, sau6
Level: Beginner	Explore strategies to transform your EdTech landscape from a "Wild West" of disconnected tools into a resilient, future-ready ecosystem. This session, crucial for all subject areas (K-12 to higher education), empowers you to confidently guide your institution forward in digital learning. Participants gain actionable knowledge to: 1) Align EdTech investments directly with curricular goals and pedagogical best practices. 2) Master sustainable budgeting, ensuring fiscal responsibility in digital resource acquisition. 3) Implement robust PII protection, safeguarding sensitive student and staff data across all platforms. 4) Optimize existing EdTech for better integration, impact, and equitable access. Delve into key ecosystem components including infrastructure, content, and professional development. The session features interactive discussions, real-world examples, and practical frameworks for navigating challenges like interoperability and vendor relations. Leave prepared to build a more secure, efficient, and impactful digital learning environment.