Kansas Digital Learning Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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10:15am CST

Working WITH Students on Restorative Questioning LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST

Through practical exercises, you’ll gain tools to guide conversations that promote accountability, empathy, and healing. Whether working with students, colleagues, or community members, these questions can help diffuse tension, address root causes, and build a culture of respect and responsibility. We’ll also discuss how restorative questioning can be adapted for different age groups and settings, making it a versatile approach for educators, counselors, and leaders alike.

Speakers

Carmen Ziesler

Director of Essdack Learning Centers/ Resilience Team , Carmen

Carmen Zeisler is the Director of the ESSDACK Learning Centers, an Educational Consultant/Coach, and a co-founding member of the ESSDACK Resilience Team. In Learning Centers, she has been instrumental in leading a Redesign process through Project-Based Learning. In schools, Carmen... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Room 207

Alternative, Elementary, Middle, High Schools

Audience Alternative Setting

12:30pm CST

Google Applied Digital Skills LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

Room 207

Google believes that every student in every school deserves access to the tools and skills that will prepare them for success in the evolving job market. Their commitment to this vision is embodied in the Applied Digital Skills program, a free, video-based, online curriculum designed to equip students of all ages with essential digital skills needed in today’s workforce

Speakers

Erica Shook

Ad Astra Academies Director, USD 313

Friday February 14, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Room 207

All Things Google/Gsuite, Elementary, Middle, High School and Adults

Audience Both Virtual and Alternative

1:45pm CST

Creating Community: Re-envision, Recruit, Retain LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST

Room 207

How can schools stay successful year after year? Create a community for your students, families, teachers, administrators, and stakeholders that will keep them coming back. Come join this interactive workshop. The audience will be prompted with questions to create discussion on how they can re-envision, recruit, and retain to continue to grow their virtual programs to the fullest potential. From initial student recruitment activities to cycling through semesters, takeaway tools will include tips for year-end transitions, teacher and administrator interactions, and all the events in between

Speakers

Melissa Rager

Chandra Boyd

Vice President, Sales, Accelerate Education

Friday February 14, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 207

Creating Community, Elementary, Middle, High School and Adults

Audience Both Virtual and Alternative