IDEAcon 2026

We’re excited to offer a variety of sessions led by TeachersFirst team members as part of IDEAcon’s virtual experience. Check out our sessions below so you don’t miss the one that’s perfect for you.

Copy, Paste, Create: AI Made Easy with Templates

Copy, Paste, Create: AI Made Easy with Templates Virtual Session Presented by Sharon Hall Session Description: Transform your daily teaching tasks with ready-to-use AI templates that require no technical expertise. Explore practical 2-3 sentence prompts for creating emails, vocabulary lists, rubrics, parent conference prep, and more. This session focuses on copy-paste simplicity, showing educators how…

Lights, Camera, Canva: Quick Videos That Wow

Lights, Camera, Canva: Quick Videos That Wow Virtual Session Presented by Barbara De Santis Session Description: Create professional-looking instructional videos using Canva’s built-in resources—no video editing experience required. See complete start-to-finish demonstrations of template customization, adding stock images and video clips, and recording voice-overs directly in Canva. Learn how simple video creation can enhance instruction,…

Multilingual Magic: Tools That Make Every Student Shine

Multilingual Magic: Tools That Make Every Student Shine Virtual Session Presented by Melissa Henning Session Description: Discover how simple technology tools can break down language barriers while benefiting all learners. This session provides practical strategies using four categories of digital tools—translation & communication, visual & content creation, assessment & feedback, and collaboration & community building.…

Brain Boost: Tech Tools for Executive Function Success

Brain Boost: Tech Tools for Executive Function Success Virtual Session Presented by Traci Hedetniemi Session Description: Support all students in developing crucial life skills through strategic use of technology. Learn practical tools and strategies for building organization, time management, focus, and self-monitoring skills using familiar platforms and beyond. Discover how technology can scaffold executive function…