Lake ECMECC 2026: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

Plan Once, Engage All Year: Building a Learning Calendar that Connects Students to Experts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Districts are asked to provide engaging, relevant learning opportunities for learners as budgets, staffing, and operational demands remain limited.
Unpack how technology leaders are able to create scalable learning ecosystems to expand access to high-quality learning experiences without adding significant burden to staff or infrastructure. Participants will explore how districts are coordinating virtual learning experiences across schools and programs to support curriculum goals, career awareness, and student engagement.
In this interactive session, participants will explore a district-ready system for leveraging live virtual field trips that connect students with experts from museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, national parks, historic sites, and industry partners worldwide. They will discover how these live programs are delivered through existing technology infrastructure within the class, school, and district to eliminate the logistical and financial barriers of traditional in-person field trips and outreach programs.
Real examples will highlight implementation models that reduce scheduling complexity, streamline coordination, and support equitable access at scale. Attendees will have a tool to help them brainstorm how the model can be integrated into their own district systems. Participants will leave with practical tools, planning frameworks, and implementation strategies to build a scalable, budget-conscious learning calendar that maximizes existing technology investments while expanding access to real-world learning opportunities.

Speakers

Allyson Mitchell

Director of Partnerships & Engagement, Other

Director of Partnerships and Engagement,
Center for Interactive Learning and Engagement
Before joining CILC as Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Allyson Mitchell held a variety of leadership positions within departments of learning in art, history, and university museums. In these roles, she supervised the design of multiple Distance Learning studios as well as
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Tami Moehring

Director of Member Relations, Other

Director of Member Relations,
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC).

Tami supports Content Providers, educators, lifelong learners, and community groups by providing mentorship, training, and guidance. Sheplays a key role in helping CILC expand its reach and impact in virtual education. Prior to joining CILC, Tami spent more than 10 years in museum ed... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 1205

Digital Resources/Activities/Applications, Grades PK-12

Session Type Discussion/Sharing
Experience Advanced, Beginners, Intermediate
Area Interdisciplinary

Lake ECMECC 2026

1:00pm CDT

Allyson Mitchell

Tami Moehring

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