BOLT Conference 2025

Insignia provides ways to collaborate with teachers, schedule emailed notifications, and access everything you need with just one click. Districts all around Texas are discovering that, with Insignia, you get much more functionality for your buck. Our integrated system includes textbook, asset, and library management systems. Come and see why Insignia is taking Texas by storm.

Unlock the potential of Google tools to enhance your role as a school librarian and elevate the learning experiences in your library. This session will focus on practical applications of tools like Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Classroom to help librarians streamline workflows, organize digital resources, and foster collaboration with teachers and students. Participants will explore strategies for creating engaging library programs, managing collections digitally, and using Google tools to support research and literacy initiatives. Leave equipped with actionable ideas to transform your library into a dynamic hub of digital learning.

Building a school or classroom library is more complicated than buying what you like at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. Once you layer on the requirements of The Reader Act, an educator really needs to know what they are expected to do under the law. This session will focus on the steps of the process with best practices. We will cover the whole process from selection, to weeding, and book challenges. Content will be great for anyone new to the classroom or library as well as seasoned teachers, librarians and administrators.

As a librarian, you play a pivotal role in guiding students and educators toward effective use of digital resources. In this session, discover how to maximize TexQuest to enhance your library’s offerings and empower your school community. Learn to navigate TexQuest’s diverse tools, from research databases and academic journals to multimedia and citation aids, while exploring strategies to promote these resources across campus. Gain practical tips for integrating TexQuest into library programs, supporting classroom instruction, and fostering a culture of curiosity and independent learning. Walk away with actionable ideas to elevate your library’s impact using TexQuest!

Explore the transformative power of Virtual Reality (VR) in education during this engaging session. Discover how VR technology is revolutionizing traditional classroom experiences by creating immersive, interactive learning opportunities for students of all ages. We'll cover the basics of VR in education, its benefits for engagement and comprehension, real-world applications, and practical implementation strategies. Learn how to overcome common challenges and get insights into future trends in educational VR. Join us to unlock the potential of VR and embrace innovative teaching methods in the digital age.

This session will provide you with an understanding of the role AI plays in today’s classrooms and help you develop protocols for teaching students to understand responsible AI use. The presentation will share some relevant AI applications and explore how they can enhance students’ learning experiences or productivity. We will also develop an awareness of the ethical issues related to the use of AI in the classroom.

Unleash the power of Curipod to transform your classroom! Dive into this electrifying session where you'll learn to turn mundane PowerPoints into interactive masterpieces. Discover how to craft compelling Short Constructed Responses that align perfectly with STAAR 2.0, promotes critical thinking and AI feedback using STAAR Rubric. Leave with a toolkit of engaging strategies that will have your students begging for more. Don't miss this game-changing opportunity to revolutionize your teaching!

Dive into the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence in education with this dynamic session on app smashing AI tools. Discover how combining multiple AI applications can create a synergistic effect, amplifying their individual strengths and opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning.