2025 Presentation Proposals

The micro:bit is an incredibly versatile educational technology tool and can be used to engage students in numerous programming tasks. In this session, participants will engage in different tasks micro:bit for STEAM learning and explore various methods of integrating the micro:bit into instruction.

Understanding the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is crucial for K12 technology leaders aiming to stretch every dollar of their technology budgets.

This presentation will introduce Detezo (detezo.com) and provide background on common school feedback, sentiment, and concerns regarding phone policies in schools. The intent is to offer a free alternative to current solutions (Ex: Pouches) and help better understand and address their policy needs.

WVROCKS is the West Virginia Remote Online Collaborative Knowledge System, a college-level course-sharing program. This presentation will include historical information about WVROCKS, a snapshot of the current state, and some information about the future and longer-term possibilities for WVROCKS.

In this session learn how AI Ready Skills offers a free, student-led AI curriculum and credentials pathway for WV public schools using Minecraft Education. It empowers educators to teach AI concepts through engaging activities, emphasizing ethical use and accessibility—no prior AI expertise needed.

We will show how Brightspace Creator+ is ideal for developing more engaging, effective learning materials based on Richard Mayer's Principles of Multimedia Learning, including examples of which tools support specific principles.

Learn how to prepare your state or local government agency for the Department of Justice's new digital accessibility requirements. This session covers WCAG 2.1 compliance standards, implementation timelines, and practical strategies for meeting the April 2026 deadline.

Learn how the West Virginia Department of Education built a new publishing system in 2025 that empowers content experts to publish directly within the Content Management System while freeing technical professionals from the tedium of content updates.

This presentation discusses why the West Virginia Department of Education chose to replatform their flagship website on the Drupal CMS in 2025. We'll discuss the project lifecycle and key challenges related to procurement, culture, and technology.

Curipod is the AI-powered curriculum platform for teacher-paced lessons that spark curiosity, discussion, and critical thinking. Every student responds, shares, and learns from their peers. With real-time AI feedback and interactive lessons aligned to standards, Curipod helps engage all learners.