Kansas Digital Learning Conference 2025: Full Schedule

11:15am CST

You asked for it, Edgenuity made it happen – Updates, new courses, new reporting, and more! LIMITED

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST

Imagine Learning updates, tips and tricks

https://imaginelearning.zoom.us/j/92306378578?pwd=b86O51VytpGcj1xKLox17

Speakers

Dr. Lindsay Stutzman

My name is Lindsay Stutzman and I am the Account Executive here in Kansas for Imagine Learning. I am located in Overland Park and work to help support Kansas districts with Core Curriculum K-12 for Science, Math and ELA, Supplemental/Intervention, and Virtual School Services.

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Room 207

1:30pm CST

Simulating Success: Low-Cost Software Simulations for Effective Digital Learning LIMITED

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST

Room 207

In today's digital age, students must be equipped with the skills to navigate and thrive in online learning environments. This session will provide educators with practical strategies and tools to create engaging and effective software simulations using minimal resources. Participants will learn how to choose the right tools and design and implement asynchronous software simulations that help students navigate their digital learning environments.

Programming note - Due to the anticipated snowfall in the northeast region on Wednesday, this session will be hosted virtually via Zoom.

Please click the Open Zoom button on this session’s information page, or join here: https://olatheschools.zoom.us/j/95244580097?from=addon

I look forward to connecting with you on Thursday. Safe travels, everyone!

Jen Kennedy
Director of Technology Advancement & Training
Olathe Public Schools

Speakers

Jen Kennedy

Director of Technology Advancement & Training, Olathe Public Schools

After transitioning from the business world, Jen began her teaching career at Olathe Public Schools as a Social Studies teacher in 2010 and has been serving as a bridge between instructional staff and the Technology Division since 2019, where she built the Digital Workplace Training... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Room 207

eLearning Development / Software Simulations / Navigating Digital Environments, Elementary, Middle, High Schools and Adults

Audience Both Virtual and Alternative

2:45pm CST

The Power of the Oral Exam LIMITED

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm CST

Room 207

In an age where AI threatens to destroy traditional assessments and essays, this presentation reaches into the past to explore a different way of assessing students. We will discuss how short one-on-one oral exams between teachers and students help do the following: assess whether students are learning from their Learning Management System; determine whether students are using that LMS with fidelity; and build a rapport and relationship between students and teachers. This presentation will also explore how virtual teachers can use the traditional Oxford University tutorial method of teaching and apply it to 6-12 online learning

Speakers

Tim O'Bryhim

Social Studies and Journalism Teacher, Education Imagine Academy

Tim O'Bryhim, a social studies and journalism teacher at Education Imagine Academy, is the author of Make This Town Big: The Story of Roy Turner and the Wichita Wings and the producer of the award-winning documentary film God Save the Wings. Tim has taught at USD259's virtual program... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm CST
Room 207

Artificial Intelligence/Assessments, Middle and High School

Audience Both Virtual and Alternative

10:15am CST

Working WITH Students on Restorative Questioning LIMITED

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

Room 207

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 Zeisler

Director of Essdack Learning Centers/ Resilience Team , ESSDACK

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