SITA 2026

Ready to streamline your workflow and make your everyday tech faster, easier, and more efficient? In this hands-on session, we'll dig into some powerful MacBook features and smart Google tips that save time and simplify your day. Learn how to personalize your Mac, master essential keyboard shortcuts, and use built-in tools like Preview and Notes to enhance productivity. We’ll also explore some helpful Google Chrome features to stay organized and keep important resources at your fingertips.
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Come and learn some creative, engaging ways to use AI in classroom at all levels!  In this session, you will discover how customizable AI chatbots like Gemini can become a "guest expert" to supercharge student engagement and encourage critical thinking! Learn how to effectively facilitate interactive activities—from Debate the Bot to 20 Questions to Choose Your Own Adventure activities using Google Gemini. Walk away with easily transferable activities to apply to any content area, ready-to-use prompts, and actionable ideas you can put into practice right away!  All activities can be tailored to be teacher-led for younger students and student-led individually or in small groups for older students!

We often times don't realize the impact the classroom itself can have on learning! We will look at classroom layout, what's on your walls, and how you can use your classroom in flexible ways to facilitate a variety of learning experiences! You'll be applying the learning to your own classroom and hopefully leave with a fresh look as you start to think about getting your classroom ready for the school year!

Get ready to learn, play, and code with Ozobots! In this interactive session, you'll discover how these tiny robots bring coding to life. Practice color codes, try fun line-drawing challenges, and see creative ways to integrate Ozobots into your classroom. No prior experience required—just curiosity and a love of learning!
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