IACTE State Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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1:45pm PDT

Teaching AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Ethics Together in CTE Pathways

Friday September 11, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT

AI is reshaping cybersecurity, digital identity, and workplace decision-making. This session helps CTE educators teach AI, cybersecurity, and digital ethics as connected career-readiness skills. Participants will explore classroom-ready scenarios on phishing, deepfakes, privacy, responsible AI use, and ethical hacking, leaving with adaptable discussion prompts and lesson structures for middle and high school pathways.

Speakers

William Privett

Assistant Lecturer, Ball State University

Friday September 11, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
Freedom Hall B

General

2:45pm PDT

Level Up Your CTE Classroom: AI & Interactive Activity Design in Canva

Friday September 11, 2026 2:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

Freedom Hall B

Whether you teach Health Science, Trades, Business, IT, or Agriculture, this workshop will give you the tools to meet your students where they are—creating immersive, digital-first learning experiences with ease - no coding reqired. Learn how to use Canva’s AI tools to auto-generate realistic workplace scenarios, tailored CTE case studies, and visual aids in seconds. Design click-and-reveal flashcards, interactive digital workbooks, decision-making trees, and games using built-in Canva links and smart embeds. Walk away with at least one project ready to use in your classroom!

Speakers

Patti Hammerle

Instructional Coach, MSD of Pike Township

As the Instructional Coach at the Pike Career Center, I have the incredible opportunity to share my teaching and technology experience with the CTE teachers. My professional journey started in the business world but quickly transitioned to education and has included writing curriculum... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 2:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Freedom Hall B

General

IACTE State Conference 2026

1:45pm PDT

William Privett

2:45pm PDT

Patti Hammerle

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