July 15th, 2026
View the offerings below. Click the dropdown arrows on the right to see session descriptions. Frontline registration is linked to the session title.
All sessions on Wednesday, July 15th, are VIRTUAL.
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View Thursday's Schedule
July 15th, 2026
View the offerings below. Click the dropdown arrows on the right to see session descriptions. Frontline registration is linked to the session title.
All sessions on Wednesday, July 15th, are VIRTUAL.
JOIN from the Zoom Event Hub.
Virtual | Hosted by DVUSD EdTech
Our virtual Tech Fest day will kick off together. Join us for an overview of the schedule and logistics, along with a welcome to prepare our minds for cultivating digital expertise.
Grades PreK-12 | Beginner | Join us for a hands-on exploration of Clever to discover how this portal streamlines digital learning for both teachers and students. We will cover the essentials of navigating the teacher dashboard and viewing the experience through a student’s eyes. For our early childhood educators, we will specifically dive into the magic of Clever Badges, showing you how to help K-2 students log in instantly using a simple QR code. Whether you are looking to organize resources or simplify the login process for your youngest learners, you will leave this session ready to make Clever the heart of your digital classroom.
Grades K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Unlock the power of Gemini, our district-approved AI assistant that ensures your data remains private and secure through our Education Plus licensing. This session introduces the art of prompting to generate a wide variety of content, from text to multiple media formats. Explore how Gemini features can expand your capabilities and spark new ideas.
Grades PreK-12 | Beginner | This session introduces the various Tools within SchoolAI that are available to educators and demonstrates how to utilize the SchoolAI browser extension. Participants will discover ways to integrate these features directly into their workflow to streamline resource creation, content development, and their overall daily teaching routine.
Grades K-12 | Beginner | Learn the essentials of managing a focused digital environment by mastering the core tools of Securly Classroom. This session guides you through finding and launching your classes, using real-time monitoring to provide student support, and utilizing the "Freeze" and "Chat" tools to direct attention and communicate effectively. Discover how to create student groups for differentiated instruction and reclaim your instructional time with easy-to-use classroom controls.
Grades 3-12 | Intermediate, Advanced | Ready to see how the world’s most popular LMS is evolving for the 2026-27 school year? Join us for an energized look at the latest features hitting Canvas, from the newest AI-driven grading assistants to streamlined navigation tweaks designed to save you time. This session will dive into the most impactful tools for student engagement and instructor efficiency, including updates to New Quizzes, enhanced rubric views, and the latest "quality of life" improvements. Whether you are a power user or just getting started, you will leave this session with the inside scoop on how to maximize the latest Canvas tools to simplify your digital classroom.
Grades K-8 | Beginner | Maximize your "Outer Circle" time with purposeful, independent tech options. This session explores how to integrate Typing Club, Code.org, and Computer Science resources into your classroom as effective "Can Do" activities or during RTI blocks. We will cover how to set up these pathways for student success and build understanding for how these tools foster independent growth and meaningful digital exploration.
Grades K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Bring the power of Gemini directly into your most-used tools like Docs, Sheets, and Slides while keeping your data protected within our secure district ecosystem. Learn how "Help me write" and "Help me organize" features can generate document drafts, automate data categorization, and create custom visuals in seconds. This session focuses on making your daily workflow more efficient by integrating AI assistance directly into your existing files.
Grades K-12 | Intermediate, Advanced | Take your classroom management to the next level by exploring advanced customization and automation features. Learn how to design "Access Plans" and "Tab Limiting" rules to proactively guide students toward specific learning resources while minimizing distractions. We will also cover how to schedule your sessions in advance and adjust personal settings to ensure your digital classroom is perfectly tailored to support teaching and learning with students.
Grades 3-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Managing multiple course sections should not mean double the work. In this session, you will learn how to simplify your Canvas dashboard through cross-listing, which allows you to manage all students within a single course shell while maintaining separate sections. We will also dive into the grade sync process to ensure your Canvas Gradebook communicates accurately and efficiently with PowerSchool. By mastering these two powerful features, you will save valuable time on administrative tasks and reduce the potential for manual entry errors, leaving you with a more organized and stress-free grading workflow.
Grades K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Discover "Gems," the specialized versions of Gemini designed to act as focused experts for specific goals. This session explores a library of pre-configured assistants that provide targeted support for brainstorming, analysis, and writing. Learn how to quickly interact with these tailored tools to gain expert-level insights and simplify your most common tasks.
Grades PreK-12 | Beginner | SchoolAI Spaces offer an interactive layer to lessons that supports student learning while providing teachers with immediate instructional insights. In this session, educators will explore how Spaces work by viewing them from both a student and a teacher perspective, and discover how real-time insights within a Space provide valuable checks for understanding while fostering active student participation and learning.
11:30 AM - Lunch Break
Enjoy the break! Drop into the virtual lobby to chat with fellow event participants.
Grades 3-12 | Intermediate, Advanced | Ready to see how the world’s most popular LMS is evolving for the 2026-27 school year? Join us for an energized look at the latest features hitting Canvas, from the newest AI-driven grading assistants to streamlined navigation tweaks designed to save you time. This session will dive into the most impactful tools for student engagement and instructor efficiency, including updates to New Quizzes, enhanced rubric views, and the latest "quality of life" improvements. Whether you are a power user or just getting started, you will leave this session with the inside scoop on how to maximize the latest Canvas tools to simplify your digital classroom.
Grades K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Unlock the power of Gemini, our district-approved AI assistant that ensures your data remains private and secure through our Education Plus licensing. This session introduces the art of prompting to generate a wide variety of content, from text to multiple media formats. Explore how Gemini features can expand your capabilities and spark new ideas.
Grades K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Boost student interaction and lesson delivery with a deep dive into the latest features of the myViewBoard ecosystem. This session provides a guided tour of the 3.0 interface, showing you how to leverage built-in educational resources and interactive tools to create more dynamic lessons. From facilitating real-time student participation to exploring new multimedia integrations, you’ll learn practical strategies to get the most out of your classroom ViewBoard tools.
Grades PreK-12 | Beginner | This session introduces the various Tools within SchoolAI that are available to educators and demonstrates how to utilize the SchoolAI browser extension. Participants will discover ways to integrate these features directly into their workflow to streamline resource creation, content development, and their overall daily teaching routine.
Grades 3-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Managing multiple course sections should not mean double the work. In this session, you will learn how to simplify your Canvas dashboard through cross-listing, which allows you to manage all students within a single course shell while maintaining separate sections. We will also dive into the grade sync process to ensure your Canvas Gradebook communicates accurately and efficiently with PowerSchool. By mastering these two powerful features, you will save valuable time on administrative tasks and reduce the potential for manual entry errors, leaving you with a more organized and stress-free grading workflow.
Grades K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Bring the power of Gemini directly into your most-used tools like Docs, Sheets, and Slides while keeping your data protected within our secure district ecosystem. Learn how "Help me write" and "Help me organize" features can generate document drafts, automate data categorization, and create custom visuals in seconds. This session focuses on making your daily workflow more efficient by integrating AI assistance directly into your existing files.
Grades K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Boost student interaction and lesson delivery with a deep dive into the latest features of the myViewBoard ecosystem. This session provides a guided tour of the 3.0 interface, showing you how to leverage built-in educational resources and interactive tools to create more dynamic lessons. From facilitating real-time student participation to exploring new multimedia integrations, you’ll learn practical strategies to get the most out of your classroom ViewBoard tools.
Grades PreK-12 | Beginner | SchoolAI Spaces offer an interactive layer to lessons that supports student learning while providing teachers with immediate instructional insights. In this session, educators will explore how Spaces work by viewing them from both a student and a teacher perspective, and discover how real-time insights within a Space provide valuable checks for understanding while fostering active student participation and learning.