BOLT Conference 2025

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.

Are you ready to turn your non-fiction manuscript into a polished, published work? In this session, I'll guide you through every step of the journey, from drafting in Google Docs to holding your finished book in your hands. Learn how to organize your writing, edit for clarity and impact, and navigate the self-publishing process. With practical tips on manuscript preparation, cover design, and marketing strategies, this session is perfect for aspiring authors eager to share their stories and expertise with the world.

Explore how to integrate STEM concepts with read-alouds in the gifted classroom, fostering critical thinking and creativity. This session will demonstrate strategies to enhance student engagement and problem-solving skills through interactive, thought-provoking stories that connect literature and STEM learning.

This session will provide an introduction to the MackinVision library management system. Participants will learn how MackinVision can support all school resource management, including technology, equipment, curriculum, and digital resources, and explore several strategies for classroom-library collaboration utilizing all the resources in MackinVision.

Curious about integrating AI into your classroom but unsure where to start? Join us for The Art of Asking: AI Prompt Engineering Essentials—a hands-on session designed for educators who are beginning to explore the power of AI in education.

Learn the common language of AI, discover best practices for interacting with AI tools, and explore why AI is a game-changer in today’s classrooms. We’ll dive into prompt engineering—the key to getting meaningful, accurate, and creative responses from AI. This session will also include dedicated time to “play” with AI tools, giving you practical experience in crafting prompts that enhance teaching and learning.

Leave inspired and equipped with strategies to empower your students through creative, responsible, and effective use of AI!

Join us to learn how using Curipod lead to a 17% increase in students achieving 'Meets' and 'Masters' levels on STAAR. Experience how AI-powered, real-time feedback, tailored to state-specific rubrics, enables students to revise and improve within the same class period, accelerating writing skills and boosting performance.

Want to introduce your students to coding, but don't know where to start? Hopscotch coding is a non-digital coding activity that you can use with ANY grade and ANY subject to introduce concepts. Ready to level up? Add Botely robots into the mix! In this session, you will get hands on expereince with Botley and a digital copy of hopscotch coding.

Introduce educators to the Canva platform and ways they can utilize it in their classrooms for presentations, Exit Tickets, and so much more. Canva is an amazing platform that has a wide array of templates that can be used in a variety of ways. You can create so much with the different avenues that Canva has to offer.