2026 WV ACTE Summer Conference

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10:00am EDT

Immersive Computer Science Education with Coding in Minecraft

Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

John Marshall Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you looking to teach coding in a fun, engaging way but don’t consider yourself a coding expert? In this dynamic session, you’ll discover how Coding in Minecraft transforms the classroom into a student-driven, high-energy learning experience where students take charge of their own coding journey using Blocks, JavaScript, or Python. As the educator, you’ll become a guide, empowering students to explore, create, and thrive in their learning. Plus, they can earn a credential through our Capstone Credential Exam! Dive into our immersive curriculum and discover the all-in-one pathway you need to ignite a passion for coding in your students. And it is FREE for all West Virginia public schools.

Speakers

Catrina Hunzeker

Product Specialist, Prodigy Learning

Catrina Hunzeker is a Product Specialist for Prodigy Learning and has 20 years’ experience as both an educator and a trainer. She has trained hundreds of teachers on game-based learning through Minecraft Education. As a former computer science and CTE teacher, Catrina is... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
John Marshall Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop

Area Digital Technology
global Y

2:15pm EDT

Digital Technology, Arts & Design Networking Session: Creativity, Innovation & Industry Connections

LIMITED

Monday August 3, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

2W19 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

This is a non-presenter-led networking session designed to bring educators together to collaborate and share. Participants will discuss project-based learning, emerging technologies, and creative strategies that engage students in digital and design fields. Connect, exchange resources, and build a network to support these evolving programs.

Monday August 3, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
2W19 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Networking

Area Digital Technology, Arts & Design

3:15pm EDT

AI Literacy for All: Student-Led Learning with AI Ready Skills

LIMITED

Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT

Shawkey Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

In today's world, it is essential for students to understand Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI Ready Skills provides a comprehensive, student-led curriculum and credentialing pathway that educates students on AI through engaging and interactive methods. This session will demonstrate how integrating captivating student activities with the immersive environment of Minecraft Education empowers educators to enhance their students' AI knowledge, regardless of their own expertise in the field. Additionally, AI Ready Skills emphasizes the importance of teaching students to use AI responsibly, ensuring they understand ethical considerations and safe practices in their AI interactions. And it is available to all West Virginia public schools at no cost!

Speakers

Catrina Hunzeker

Product Specialist, Prodigy Learning

Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Shawkey Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop

Area Digital Technology
global Y

10:00am EDT

Human Hands, AI Tools

LIMITED

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

2W22 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping how we teach, create, and problem‑solve, educators need more than tools, they need confidence, clarity, and a human‑centered approach. Human Hands, AI Tools explores how teachers can blend authentic, hands‑on learning with the power of AI to amplify creativity, accelerate workflow, and open new pathways for student agency.

This session demystifies AI through practical, classroom‑ready examples drawn from makerspaces, computer science, and real WV classrooms. Participants will learn how to design learning experiences where students remain the thinkers, builders, and decision‑makers, while AI becomes a creative partner, supporting brainstorming, prototyping, iteration, and reflection.

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, you’ll leave with strategies, prompts, and frameworks that help you integrate AI in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and deeply human.

Speakers

Cliff Sullivan

Computer Science and AI Coordinator, West Virginia Department of Education

Cliff has spent 18 years in education, beginning as a New York City Teaching Fellow in the Bronx, where he earned his MST from Fordham University. He now serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for the state of West Virginia and is a Code.org CS Foundations facilitator and former... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
2W22 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop