A Custom Accessibility Session
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Every school and district has different accessibility needs. I can build a session around yours by combining the parts of my accessibility sessions that fit your audience best, from built-in device features and reading support to captions, accessible content, and assistive gadgets.Tell me who’s in the room and what you’re hoping they’ll walk away with, and I’ll take it from there.Optional shorter description: A session built around your accessibility goals, combining the best parts of Leslie Fisher’s accessibility sessions for your audience.
A Custom Keynote
Concurrent, Multihour
I can take almost any of my presentations to meet the theme / goal of the conference. With enough time, I can even create something entirely new for you!
A Custom Leadership Session
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
No two leadership teams have the same priorities. I can build a session for your administrators by combining the parts of my leadership sessions that fit your goals best, from productivity and family communication to accessibility and supporting staff with technology.Tell me what’s on your team’s plate, and I’ll build something they can actually use.Optional shorter description: A session built around your leadership team’s goals, combining the best parts of Leslie Fisher’s sessions for administrators.
A Custom Product or Topic Deep Dive
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Want a session only about one particular product or Topic and do not see it listed within my topics? With some prep time, I can totally do that and have done so before with many products. Please feel free to contact me to see if I can yammer about a specific solution not already listed in my topics.
A Customized AI Presentation
Concurrent, Multihour, Popular
Artificial Intelligence is such a popular topic with many different solutions and topics that can be covered. I can easily customize an AI presentation to your specific goals, solutions you want me to show, etc. When we overview my time with you or when you touch base with me about a possible booking, I will be more than happy to discuss this with you and share other solutions you might want to consider.
A Struggle To Learn
Concurrent, Multihour
Good grades? Don’t ask me about them. As a visual learner in a time of very few visuals, I struggled all through school, trying my best to keep up with content that just wasn’t presented in a way that worked for me. It wasn’t until I got my first computer (ironically, at graduation) that I discovered I had always been a lifelong learner. I just needed the right tools.Nearly 30 years into my EdTech career, I’ll share how someone who never enjoyed school ended up devoting her entire career to helping teachers keep their classrooms engaging, along with some of the success stories teachers have shared with me along the way.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares how a struggling student who never enjoyed school found the right tools, and built a nearly 30-year career helping teachers reach every learner.
Apple Fans Unite!
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
I worked at Apple back in the day, and I’ve been a fan ever since. This session is a celebration of all things Apple: the hidden features, handy tricks, and favorite accessories across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods, plus how they work even better together.Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just Apple-curious, you’ll leave knowing your devices a whole lot better.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher, a former Apple employee and lifelong fan, celebrates the hidden features, handy tricks, and favorite accessories across the Apple lineup.
Are You Claude Curious?
Concurrent, New
I’ve run my own business since 1997, which means my coworkers have mostly been hotel rooms and airport gates. Then Claude showed up, and it’s the closest thing to a real coworker I’ve ever had. It asks smart questions instead of guessing, reads what I hand it and catches what I miss, and helps me get actual work done, not just write paragraphs.In this session, I’ll share real stories of how Claude has changed the way I run my business and build my content. No, I’m not handing over my entire playbook, but you’ll see enough to start building your own. We’ll look at what Claude is, where it shows up (including inside tools you already use, like PowerPoint and Chrome), and what I haven’t found anywhere else. And because no AI is perfect, I’ll be honest about when I still reach for another assistant.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares real stories of how Claude became the closest thing to a coworker she’s ever had, what sets it apart, and when she still reaches for another AI assistant.
Assistive Tech Just Got Smarter
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Assistive technology is getting smarter fast. Today’s tools can describe images, simplify text, caption and translate speech in real time, and adapt to each learner’s needs.In this session, I’ll show the newest assistive features across popular platforms and apps, how they help students with disabilities and English learners, and what educators and leaders should know before rolling them out. Yes, there’s AI under the hood, but the focus is on what these tools do for people.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how today’s smarter assistive tools describe, simplify, caption, and translate, and how they help every learner.
Brisk Teaching Overview and Discovery
Concurrent, Multihour
Brisk Teaching is an AI assistant designed to work within Chrome. If you use YouTube, Chrome, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc. this product will save you time and elevate your content. It needs to be seen to be believed and is one of my favorite things to show. It offers so much that I can easily fill an hour session with content. Even if you know Brisk Teaching I bet you will learn a new thing or two from this session.
Canva: What’s New / Canva You Might Not Know About
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
In this session, you will discover the latest features and updates to one of the world's most popular graphic design platforms. Canva has consistently introduced new tools and capabilities to make designing be it graphics, presentations, docs, image editing or one of the many other things Canva offers easier and more accessible to users of all skill levels. This will be a fast-paced overview of new features and demonstrations of how they can be used to create stunning designs for a variety of purposes, from designs to presentations. Whether you're a seasoned Canva user or just starting out, this session will give you a glimpse into the latest developments and how they can enhance your designs. This session can also be tailored to be more of a hidden features and gems within Canva.
Captions, Transcripts and Translation, Oh My
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Spoken content is everywhere: lessons, meetings, videos, assemblies, and family events. In this session, I’ll show you how to make it accessible to everyone with live captions, automatic transcripts, and real-time translation across the platforms and devices you already use.These tools support students who are deaf or hard of hearing, English learners, and families who speak other languages, and they’re handy for anyone who has ever missed what was said.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how live captions, transcripts, and real-time translation make lessons, meetings, and events accessible to everyone.
Claude and Tell
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
I love using Claude, and I’m always amazed by how differently other people use it. So this session is a show-and-tell. Bring the ways you use Claude, from the everyday time-savers to the “I can’t believe it did that” moments, and we’ll learn from each other.I’ll share a few of my favorites to get us started, plus tips for getting better results. Whether you use Claude every day or you’re just Claude curious, you’ll leave with fresh ideas you can try right away.EdTech friends: if you’re at a conference where I’m offering this session, come join us and share how you’re using Claude. It’s a great way for all of us to see how Claude is being used to support education.Optional shorter description: A show-and-tell session where Leslie Fisher and the audience share their favorite ways to use Claude, from everyday time-savers to “I can’t believe it did that” moments.
Discover The Uniqueness. Microsoft and Google
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Both Google and Microsoft have unique tools that set them apart—each bringing something valuable to the table, and both offering their core education platforms at no cost. Let’s dive into what makes each one shine. I’ll explore some of my favorite apps and built-in features from both ecosystems. We’ll cover AI, support for diverse learning needs, reading tools, language assistance, and so much more.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher explores what makes Google and Microsoft each shine, from accessibility and reading tools to language support.
Ditto, Again? Worksheets, Your Way
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Worksheets are making a comeback, and that’s not a bad thing, as long as they work for every student, and for you. In this session, I’ll show you how Diffit and TeachShare can turn almost anything into a worksheet worth using. Upload a PDF you already have, like an old worksheet or a textbook chapter, and TeachShare can scaffold it with simplified language, sentence starters, and supports for the students who need them. With Diffit, turn any text, topic, or video into leveled readings with vocabulary and comprehension questions, in dozens of languages.Best of all, you can print it for paper and pencil or share it digitally, so you can teach whichever way your classroom needs. And as a bonus, I’ll share my favorite app smash: download a Diffit resource as a PDF, upload it to Snorkl, and pick a question. Students explain their thinking and get personalized feedback, while you get instant insight into who’s got it. No purple fingers required.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how Diffit and TeachShare turn almost anything into a differentiated worksheet you can print or share digitally, plus a Snorkl app smash that brings it to life. No purple fingers required.
Dive Into Snorkl!
Concurrent
Snorkl is a formative assessment platform where students respond to teacher-created activities by speaking, drawing, and writing their thinking on a virtual whiteboard. The AI analyzes their reasoning and delivers instant, personalized feedback, not just whether the answer is right, but how the student got there. Teachers can pull from a library of pre-built activities or create their own, set feedback criteria, and choose whether feedback is auto-approved or teacher-reviewed before students see it. A real-time dashboard surfaces class trends, common misconceptions, and standout responses. Feedback is available in 40+ languages, and built-in accessibility tools let students have prompts read aloud. This session will overview Snorkl and do not be surprised if we all get to Snorkl together!
Every Family, Every Language
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Reaching every family is one of the toughest jobs in a school. In this session, I’ll share tools and tips for communicating with families clearly and inclusively, including translation, newsletters, video messages, and accessible formats. Many are free and already part of the platforms your school uses.Whether you’re writing a weekly update or sharing urgent news, you’ll leave with practical ways to make sure your message gets through.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares practical tools for reaching every family, from translation and newsletters to video messages and accessible formats.
Everyone Needs Accessibility
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Accessibility isn’t a special feature for a few students. It’s a toolbox for all of us. The captions you turn on in a noisy room, the dictation you use when your hands are full, the read-aloud that rescues your tired eyes at the end of the day: those are accessibility features, and you’re probably already using some of them.In this session, I’ll go well beyond the phone in your pocket. We’ll explore the accessibility tools hiding in your computer, your browser, and your favorite apps across Apple, Google, and Microsoft, and how they help students with disabilities, English learners, busy teachers, and, well, everyone. Expect plenty of “wait, it can do that?” moments. Best of all, almost everything we cover is free and already sitting right in front of you.Optional shorter description: Accessibility features aren’t just for some of us. They make life easier for everyone. Leslie Fisher spotlights the free, built-in tools across phones, computers, and browsers from Apple, Google, and Microsoft that help students with disabilities, English learners, and every busy educator in the room.
Focus, Please
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Staying focused is hard for everyone, and harder for some. In this session, I’ll share tools that help with attention and executive function, including focus modes, timers, reading guides, distraction blockers, and organization helpers built into the devices and apps you already use.They’re a big help for neurodivergent learners, and for every adult who has ever had 40 browser tabs open at once.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares tools that help with focus and organization, for neurodivergent learners and anyone with too many browser tabs open.
Gadgets That Help Everyone
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Some of my favorite gadgets were designed with accessibility in mind and turned out to make life easier for everyone. In this session, I’ll share hardware that helps people hear, see, read, write, and stay organized, from earbuds with hearing features to scanning pens, magnifiers, and smart glasses.Some are perfect for students with disabilities, some are great for your classroom, and some might just end up on your own wish list.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares gadgets designed with accessibility in mind that make life easier for everyone. Wallets beware.
Game On! Gamification You Might Not Know About
Concurrent, Multihour
Sure, you might have Kahooted with the best of them, but there is also a whole other world of gamification waiting for you. We will explore a variety of apps, some you might already be using without even knowing they had gamification built in, that bring the fun and the learning in ways you may not have discovered yet. And thanks to AI, gamification has hit a whole new level, making these experiences smarter, more personalized, and frankly, more fun. Whether you are just getting started or think you have seen it all, get ready to level up.
Gemini, Google Workspace and You!
Concurrent, Multihour, Popular
Gemini is built right into the Google tools educators already use, including Docs, Slides, Gmail, Drive, and Classroom, so you can draft, summarize, organize, and polish without jumping between tools. Not every district has it turned on yet, so we’ll cover what to look for and how to plan around access.And yes, I’m horrible with spreadsheets, but with a little help from Gemini, I’ll try my best (and we’ll all survive).Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how Gemini works inside Docs, Slides, Gmail, Drive, and Classroom, and how to plan around district access.
I Struggle With Content Creation
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
I’ll be honest: creating content has never come easily to me. Brainstorming, researching, writing, and building presentations used to take me forever. These days, I have help. In this session, I’ll show you the AI-powered tools and tricks that have changed how I create, from generating ideas and organizing research to taking notes, drafting, and polishing presentations, plus the prompts that actually work.If you’ve ever stared at a blank page wondering where to start, this one’s for you.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares the tools, tricks, and prompts that transformed her content creation, from brainstorming and research to polished presentations.
I’m Horrible With Spreadsheets (and You Can Be Too)
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
I’ll be honest: I’m dyslexic with a vision disorder, so rows, columns, and formulas make my brain hurt. But I still need answers from my data, and I’ve found a way to get them. In this session, I’ll show you how I let Gemini do the heavy lifting in Google Sheets: organizing responses from forms and surveys, spotting trends, building simple charts, and answering my questions in plain English, no formulas required.If spreadsheets make you nervous too, for any reason, this one’s for you. I’ll also point out what’s included for every school and what requires a Gemini upgrade.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher, a dyslexic with a vision disorder and self-confessed spreadsheet hater, shows how Gemini can make Google Sheets work for the rest of us, no formulas required.
iOS 27 Tips and Tricks
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Every new iOS release hides some wonders, and iOS 27 is no exception. In this session, I’ll highlight the most helpful new features in iOS 27, from the revamped Siri to new parental controls and design updates, plus some of my favorite veteran features you may have missed along the way. I constantly surprise people with how many handy, helpful, and assistive features are built into iOS, and I can’t wait to share my favorites with you.This session can be customized to include iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS, and it can run as a multi-hour session depending on what you’d like covered.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares the most helpful new features in iOS 27, plus veteran favorites you may have missed.
It’s Hiding Right There: Accessibility Features You Already Have
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Before you buy anything new, take a closer look at what you already have. Some of the most powerful assistive technology for students is hiding in plain sight on the devices they already use.In this session, I’ll uncover the accessibility features built into Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Android devices, plus free add-ons that take minutes to set up. Whether you support students with vision, hearing, motor, reading, or learning differences, you’ll leave knowing exactly where to look first.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher uncovers the powerful assistive technology already built into the devices students use, and exactly where to find it.
Knowt
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Discover how Knowt is transforming note-taking and studying with AI-powered flashcards, auto-generated quizzes, and an intuitive platform designed for both educators and students. This session will explore how teachers can instantly turn class notes, documents, or presentations into interactive study sets, assign practice for mastery, and track progress — all while students experience personalized, engaging ways to learn. Walk away with hands-on strategies to boost retention, streamline prep time, and make studying a whole lot smarter (and less painful). Knowt has so many features to offer and you will see why this session usually packs the room with people who end up super happy they learned about it.
Leading With Accessibility
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Accessibility is getting more attention from districts than ever, and leaders are the ones setting the tone. The good news is that many of the tools students and staff need are already built into the phones, computers, and browsers your district uses.In this session, I’ll show leaders what’s available across Apple, Google, and Microsoft, how these features help everyone, not just students with disabilities, and practical ways to roll them out across a school or district.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows school leaders the accessibility tools already built into their district’s devices, and practical ways to roll them out for everyone.
Leading with Technology
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Leaders are expected to keep up with every new tool while running a building, a district, or both. This session cuts through the noise. I’ll share practical tools and tips that help leaders save time, communicate more clearly, run better meetings, and stay organized, along with what’s worth paying attention to right now and what can safely wait.Expect real solutions you can use the next day and a few laughs along the way.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares practical tools and tips that help school leaders save time, communicate clearly, and stay ahead of what matters.
Leftovers with Leslie
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, Popular
Every conference, I bring more stuff than I can possibly squeeze into my sessions. Leftovers with Leslie is where it all ends up: the gadgets, apps, and websites that got cut for time but were too good to leave on the plate. Think of it as the Island of Misfit Toys for my content, except these misfits are some of my favorite finds.It’s fast-paced, unpredictable, and has become one of my most popular sessions. It’s designed to be my last session of the conference, so the leftovers are always fresh.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher closes out the conference with a fast-paced roundup of the gadgets, apps, and websites too good to leave behind.
Leslie Might Cost You Money
Concurrent, New
(The presentation formerly known as Gadgets) Fair warning: you might leave this session with a longer wish list and a lighter wallet. Leslie Fisher shares the apps, gadgets, and services that have earned a spot in her life and won her "wow, what a personal upgrade" award. Almost every pick is one she actually uses, from clever apps that save you hours to tech that makes travel and everyday life easier. This fast-paced, humor-filled session is packed with practical finds you can use tomorrow. Heck, you might start downloading and purchasing them during the session. Some of it is free. Some of it is not. Leslie is not responsible for what happens to your credit card afterward.
Leslie Might Cost You Money: Admin Edition
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Fair warning: this one might cost you, and maybe your budget too. Leslie Fisher shares the gadgets, apps, and services that make life easier for people who are always on the move, whether that’s between buildings, between meetings, or between conferences.From clever apps that save hours to tech that makes travel and long days easier, this fast-paced, humor-filled session is packed with finds you can use tomorrow. Leslie is not responsible for what happens to your credit card, or your purchase orders.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares the gadgets, apps, and services that make life easier for busy leaders on the move. Wallets and purchase orders beware.
Let’s Automate!
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Automation can save you time, money, and energy, and it’s easier to set up than you might think. In this session, I’ll show you how to use tools like IFTTT, Alexa routines, and Power Automate to handle everyday tasks in and out of the classroom and workplace, from reminders and notifications to connecting the apps you already use so they work together on their own. You’ll be surprised how much you can hand off.This session can also be customized to focus on just one solution. I’ve been asked more than once for a session only on Power Automate, and the answer is absolutely!Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how tools like IFTTT, Alexa routines, and Power Automate can take everyday tasks off your plate.
Make Your Content Accessible
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Everything we create, from slides and documents to videos and social posts, can either welcome everyone or quietly leave people out. In this session, I’ll show you simple ways to make your content accessible, including alt text, captions, color contrast, and readable layouts, plus the built-in accessibility checkers in tools like PowerPoint, Word, and Canva that do much of the work for you.Small changes, big difference, and most take less time than you’d think.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows simple ways to make slides, documents, videos, and posts accessible to everyone, using checkers built into the tools you already use.
Merge Cube and Merge EDU
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
I was proudly a big part of Merge Cube Madness back in 2018, and Merge has come a long way since. It now lives on the web with Merge 3D, so there are no app downloads or device headaches. Students simply open a browser on a Chromebook, laptop, iPad, or phone and dive in.In this session, I’ll show you how students can hold science in their hands with interactive simulations and a library of more than 1,000 3D models, explore real Earth data with HoloGlobe, and become creators themselves with Merge Creator by scanning real objects, building their own 3D models, and importing new ones from Sketchfab. I’ll also share what’s coming next, including new animation and AI creation tools. Expect stories, demos, and maybe even a Mega Merge Cube.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how Merge EDU, now on the web with Merge 3D, lets students hold science in their hands and create their own 3D models.
Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365 and You!
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Copilot is built into Microsoft 365: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Excel, so you can draft, summarize, organize, and polish content without jumping between tools. Not every district has it turned on (or licensed) yet, so we’ll cover what to look for and how to plan around access. And yes, I’m horrible with spreadsheets, but with a little help from Copilot, I’ll try my best (and we’ll all survive).Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how Copilot works inside Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Excel, and how to plan around district access.
Microsoft Forms
Concurrent, Webinar
One of my favorite things to show a group is what’s hiding in Microsoft Forms. Once people see it, the questions start. Can you share forms? Assign them? Watch results come in live? Embed them? Yes, and then some.You can even present a form and have the whole room fill it out together, plus there are templates, themes, and features for math that most people never find. Let’s discover all the cool things together!Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows the surprising, hidden, and genuinely useful features in Microsoft Forms that most people never find.
Microsoft Reading Progress / Reading Coach Web
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Microsoft offers free tools that help students build reading fluency and confidence. Students record themselves reading aloud, and educators get AI-assisted insights into accuracy, pace, and progress without hours of listening.I’ll walk through Reading Progress and Reading Coach, including features that give students personalized practice with the words they struggled with, and how families and individual learners can use them too.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how Microsoft’s free reading tools help students build fluency, and give educators insight without hours of listening.
Power Using Gemini
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
You’ve tried Gemini. Now let’s really use it. In this session, I’ll show you the features that turn Gemini from a chat box into a genuine time-saver, including Gems, custom assistants you build once and reuse forever; Deep Research, which turns hours of digging into a report you can export to Docs or Classroom; Canvas, for drafting and editing side by side; Guided Learning, for step-by-step tutoring; and Audio Overviews, which turn your files into podcasts.Best of all, Gemini is included free in every Google Workspace for Education edition, so you can try everything right along with me.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows the features that turn Gemini from a chat box into a genuine time-saver, from Gems and Deep Research to Canvas and Guided Learning.
Power Using Microsoft Teams
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Microsoft Teams can do far more than meetings and chat. In this session, I’ll show you the hidden gems, newest features, and practical strategies that help educators and students get more out of Teams, from assignments and communication to tools that support student reflection and well-being.Whether you’re brand new to Teams or use it every day, you’ll leave with something you can put to work right away.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares the hidden gems, newest features, and practical strategies that help educators and students get more out of Microsoft Teams.
PowerPoint. Yes. PowerPoint.
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
I’ll admit it: I walked away from PowerPoint for years. Then I came back, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised ever since. In this session, I’ll show you why, from features that help you design better slides in less time to tools that coach students on their presenting and ways to get your audience interacting.Whether you use PowerPoint every day or haven’t opened it in years, I promise you’ll see something new.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares why she came back to PowerPoint, and the features and hidden gems that might bring you back too.
Reading Help Is Everywhere!
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Reading support tools now show up almost everywhere students read, if you know where to look. In this session, I’ll show you tools like read-aloud, line focus, text spacing, and translation in Microsoft’s Immersive Reader, Google, Apple devices, and today’s browsers, plus how to help students find and use them on their own.Every reader benefits, from struggling readers and English learners to the tired adult at the end of a long day.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher tours the reading support tools built into Microsoft, Google, Apple, and today’s browsers, and shows how every reader can use them.
ScreenPal (Formerly Screencast-O-Matic)
Concurrent, Webinar
I love ScreenPal. I have used it for ages. If you have seen a screen recording from me, there is an excellent chance it was recorded using ScreenPal. I jokingly say there are two kinds of people in the world: those who love ScreenPal and those who have never heard of it.I was super happy to learn that ScreenPal was making more of an awareness push in education. In the past few years, they have added numerous features and platforms to help educators edit, store, and share videos on various platforms quickly and easily. This session will introduce you to ScreenPal to record, edit, and share screen recordings. You will discover its ease of use as we overview its recording, editing, storage, and sharing platform and some of its newer features, such as its ability to record in almost any web text box, Storyboarding, Quizzing, Scrolling Screenshots, and more! We will close the session by overviewing their free and premium platform (you will be happy to discover how much it offers for free) and, who knows, maybe even share a discount code.
Take Note Of This
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Note-taking has come a long way from the spiral notebook. In this session, I’ll explore the tools and techniques that make taking notes easier, smarter, and more organized, from apps like OneNote and Google Keep to handwriting tools like the Apple Pencil and smart notebooks.We’ll look at how handwriting recognition, text recognition (OCR), and voice-to-text transcription can save you time, plus tips for organizing, reviewing, and sharing notes with others.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares the apps, tools, and tricks that make note-taking easier, smarter, and more organized.
Technology Time Machine
Concurrent, Multihour
We have always been surrounded by technology and watched as it changed the world. This keynote session will take an informative and entertaining look at what technology meant to teachers throughout the decades while discovering great technology tools we can use now. We will also take a look at where we are heading with a sneak peek at some products and features of the future.
The Adobe EDU / Adobe Express You Might Not Know About
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Adobe Education has so much to offer that you are bound to miss a great feature or resource. This session will salute some of the lesser-known features in Adobe Edu / Adobe Express as well as show you some of the locations online to discover resources to make your Adobe Education projects hopefully better than ever.
The AI Solutions You Might Not Know About
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
AI is everywhere, but beyond the big names, there are some absolute game-changers flying under the radar. In this session, I'll introduce you to some of the most innovative, surprising, and downright useful AI tools you might not have heard of yet. Whether they’re streamlining workflows, supercharging creativity, or making classroom magic happen, these hidden gems deserve a spot in your EdTech toolkit. Come ready to explore, be amazed, and probably leave with a long list of “I need this now” tools!
The Book Creator / Book Creator You Might Not Know About
Concurrent, Webinar
Fan of storytelling tools for you and/or your students? Heard of Book Creator but have not really dug into it? This session is for you! I had always known about and mentioned Book Creator in many of my sessions, but it was not until I did a webinar all about Book Creator that I learned just how powerful it was. Based on the reactions of webinar attendees, I was not alone. So, this session will overview Book Creator. We will look at what it is and how it works and then dig into its feature set, which includes immersive book creation, complete with accessibility feature, for you and your students for free up to 40 books. We will also dive into some lesser-known yet helpful features and take a peek at its affordable premium options, which add features such as additional libraries, books, and collaboration. This is a wonderful storytelling tool, and if you have not taken a good look at Book Creator, I bet you will be pleasantly surprised.
The ChatGPT You Might Not Know About (Free and Paid)
Concurrent, Webinar
Get ready for a deep dive into ChatGPT! In this session, I’ll walk you through what the free version can do and what the paid versions add, so you can decide what is actually worth it for you. We’ll explore some of the newest features, the ones hiding in plain sight, and the tips that help ChatGPT give you better results faster. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up, this session will be packed with tips, real-world examples, and some chuckles along the way!This session can be tailored to focus on the free version only.
The Google Forms You Might Not Know About
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
Google Forms is one of those tools everyone uses and almost no one uses to its full potential. In this session, I’ll show you how Gemini can build a form or a complete quiz for you from a simple prompt or your own Docs, Slides, or PDFs, answer key and points included. Then we’ll dig into the hidden features that make Forms so much more powerful, from branching sections and response validation to file uploads, pre-filled links, and the quiz settings most people never touch.We’ll wrap up with Gemini summarizing responses, so you don’t have to read every single one. I’ll also point out what’s included for every school and what requires a Gemini upgrade.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows how Gemini can build your forms and quizzes for you, plus the hidden Google Forms features most people never find.
The Google You Might Not Know About
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Part storytelling, part resource discovery. In this session, you will discover some of Google’s more obscure apps, sites and solutions. You will also hear some stories about Google’s early days, hear some fun Google stories as well as discover some unique things about the company.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares Google’s more obscure apps and sites, plus fun stories from the company’s early days.
The Magic School You Might Not Know About
Concurrent
Whether you're brand new or think you've seen every feature, this overview will sprinkle in the latest features, spotlight hidden gems you might’ve missed, and provide an overall breakdown of how MagicSchool.ai can help in your pursuit of being an educator and/or supporting them.
The Padlet You Might Not Know About
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
While chatting with Padlet at a conference, I realized there were so many new and cool things that it deserved its own session. Let's discover some hidden gems to transform your online boards. Go beyond brainstorming to mind mapping, explore advanced analytics and integrations, and discover secret settings that unlock some great features. Whether you're a Padlet pro or just starting, this session is for you.
Tips, Tricks and Hidden Stuff in Google Workspace
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Google Workspace is packed with features most people never find. In this session, I’ll share my favorite tips, tricks, and hidden gems across Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms, including the newest updates you might have missed.Whether you live in Google every day or just dabble, even tech veterans will leave with something new.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares her favorite tips, tricks, and hidden gems across Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms.
Tips, Tricks and Hidden Stuff in Microsoft 365
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
Microsoft 365 is packed with features most people never find. In this session, I’ll share my favorite tips, tricks, and hidden gems across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Forms, and yes, they work on Chromebooks too.Many schools already have access at no cost, and I’ll point out what’s included and what isn’t. I always manage to surprise someone in this session.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares her favorite tips, tricks, and hidden gems across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Forms.
Tools You Can Use Tomorrow
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
This session highlights tips, tricks, new features, and "Did you know" about some of the easiest-to-use, popular solutions used in EdTech today and introduces you to some new solutions as well. This session is ever-changing, and you are guaranteed to see new features from some of your favorite solutions and hopefully learn about an all-new solution. The focus will be on online solutions (many also have apps) that can be used in various grade levels and focuses. The goal is to show you useful solutions that are easy to use and can be used immediately.
Tour The Exhibit Floor With Leslie
Concurrent, Popular
Considering having me at a conference with an exhibit hall? I can offer a tour of the hall highlighting some of my favorite solution providers. I used to do this years ago at CES for Sony. Their booth was so large they wanted me to provide an overview tour. I took this idea to a large EdTech conference and it has taken off. It allows me to interact more with educators and will enable educators to get a little knowledge or a head start on some of the solution providers in an exhibit hall. At large conferences, I have offered this daily, focusing on different topics. Optional shorter description: Join Leslie Fisher for an engaging tour of the exhibit hall, where she'll spotlight her favorite solution providers and hidden gems. Drawing from her experience leading tours at major conferences like CES, Leslie offers attendees a curated exploration, providing insights and recommendations to help educators navigate the bustling exhibit floor and discover where they might want to return to on their own.
Vids? What’s Vids?
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
That’s the question I get every time I bring it up, and it’s exactly why this session exists. Google Vids is a video creation tool built right into Google Workspace, and it makes creating polished videos surprisingly easy. In this session, I’ll show you how to record yourself, add music, images, and animations, and use captions that make your videos more accessible.We’ll look at how teachers, students, and leaders can put it to work, from lesson explainers and student projects to school newsletters and staff training videos. I’ll also point out what’s included for every school and what comes with paid upgrades, so there are no surprises.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher introduces Google Vids, the video tool hiding in Google Workspace, and shows how to create polished, accessible videos in minutes.
What I’m Digging Right Now
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
These are the solutions and features I’m really digging, and the ones that have earned the biggest reactions from audiences at PD days and conferences across the country. In this session, I’ll share my current favorites and show you their newest features, best-kept secrets, and ideas for putting them to work, whether you’re in the classroom, the front office, or just trying to make your own day a little easier.Some you may already know, and some will be brand new to you. Either way, I bet you’ll leave with a new trick or two. And since the tools change as often as my favorites do, this session is never the same twice.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares the EdTech solutions and features she’s really digging and that have earned the biggest reactions at PD days and conferences, plus their newest features and best-kept secrets.
What Your Teachers Wish You Knew About Their Tech
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
After nearly 30 years of PD days and conferences across the country, I’ve watched thousands of teachers react to technology. I’ve seen what lights them up, what frustrates them, and what quietly gets ignored.In this session, I’ll share what I’ve learned from the other side of the room: the tools teachers love, the rollouts that land (and the ones that don’t), and how leaders can support their staff with technology in ways that actually stick.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares what nearly 30 years of watching teachers use technology has taught her, and how leaders can support their staff in ways that stick.
What’s New With Google?
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, Popular
Google updates its tools constantly, and the best new features are easy to miss. In this fast-paced, demo-filled session, I’ll show you the newest and handiest features across Docs, Slides, Drive, Chrome, and the rest of Google’s tools for education.The content changes every time, so even if you’ve seen it before, you’ll see something new. Spot a shiny new Google feature I missed? Tell me. I love that.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows the newest and handiest Google features for students, educators, and everyone who supports them.
What’s New With Microsoft?
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, Popular
Microsoft updates its tools constantly, and the best new features are easy to miss. In this fast-paced, demo-filled session, I’ll show you the newest and handiest features across Microsoft’s tools for students, educators, and everyone who supports them.The content changes every time, so even if you’ve seen it before, you’ll see something new.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shows the newest and handiest Microsoft features for students, educators, and everyone who supports them.
Where Were These When I Needed Them? Math Tools I Wish I’d Had
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
I’ll admit it: math terrified me in school. I’m still not great at a lot of it, and that’s exactly why I love the tools in this session. These are easy-to-use solutions that can help every student feel a little more confident, whether you’re a math teacher or just support one. I’ll show you how Diffit and TeachShare can create and scaffold math practice, including worksheets you already have; how Snorkl lets students explain their thinking and get instant feedback; how Gemini can walk a student through a problem step by step; and how Equatio lets students speak, draw, or type math and even hear it read aloud.We’ll also look at quizzing tools with built-in math keyboards, like Scriblit, Wayground, and Formative, so students can show what they know without fighting the keyboard. And since new math tools pop up all the time, don’t be surprised if I toss in a fresh find or two I discovered along the way. You know the math. I’ll show you the tools that can help every student believe they can do it too.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher, a former math-phobic student, shares easy-to-use math tools she wishes she’d had in school, from Diffit, TeachShare, and Snorkl to quizzing tools with built-in math keyboards.
Your AI Free Session
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar
AI is everywhere right now and with good reason. But sometimes educators want strategies, tips, and tools that don’t rely on artificial intelligence. In this session, Leslie Fisher goes old school (well, new-school old school) by spotlighting powerful EdTech resources that operate completely AI-free. Attendees will discover creative classroom ideas, under-the-radar tools, and time-saving hacks that don’t need machine learning, large language models, or even the faintest whisper of a chatbot
Your Inbox, Your Calendar and Your Sanity
Concurrent, Multihour, Webinar, New
If your day is wall-to-wall meetings and your inbox never hits zero, this session is for you. I’ll share the tools and habits that help busy people manage email, wrangle calendars, take better notes, and actually follow up after meetings.I’ve run my own business from hotel rooms and airport gates for decades, so I know a thing or two about staying organized on the move. Expect practical tips you can put to work the same day.Optional shorter description: Leslie Fisher shares practical tools and habits for managing email, calendars, meetings, and notes, from someone who has run a business from airport gates for decades.