ACTEM 2026

8:00-9:00AM Data Harmony: Using AI to Master Google Sheets
Master Google Sheets with a Privacy-First AI approach. This session shows educators how to use Gemini as a 'Formula Architect' to clean data and automate workflows without uploading sensitive student PII. You will learn to: * Generate complex formulas using natural language. * Structure data safely using anonymized sets. * Create time-saving templates. Leave with a toolkit of secure prompts that let AI do the heavy lifting while you keep data safe.

9:10-10:10AM Beyond Formulas: Using Gemini to Build Custom GSheet Scripts
Go beyond formulas with 'Vibe Coding.' Learn to use Gemini to write custom Google Apps Scripts using only natural language. We’ll build a real-world tool that takes Google Form responses and automatically assigns students to sessions based on their preferences. Key Outcomes: > Automate tasks formulas can’t touch. > Create custom 'Apps Script' logic without manual coding. > Deploy a student-choice sorter. Perfect for those ready to build custom classroom solutions in minutes.

12:10-1:10PM Nosh & Network: The Tech Integrator’s Open Lunch
Are you the 'go-to' tech champion in your district? Join us for an informal lunch to connect with fellow integrators from across the state. This is an open call to swap stories, share resources, and network with others walking in your shoes. Why Join? >Build your professional learning network (PLN). >Discuss common challenges in a relaxed setting. >Connect with the ACTEM community over good food. Come for a spot to nosh, stay for the networking!

2:20-3:20PM Build Your Own AI: Creating Custom Apps with Playlab
Stop just using AI and start building it! This hands-on session introduces Playlab, a platform for creating custom, text-based AI apps tailored to your classroom. We’ll blend live demos with workshop time so you can build a functional tool in real-time. You will learn to: > Navigate the Playlab interface. > Design custom prompts for educational tasks. > Share your apps with colleagues. Walk away with the skills to turn your best teaching ideas into interactive AI tools.