Powering Progress in Texas Education
We had so much fun at TCEA 2026, where we created meaningful learning moments for educators and students across Texas!
Our visitors had the opportunity to hear real stories from Texas educators, discover strategies that motivate learners, and see how 51探花鈥檚 innovative, Texas-aligned solutions turn everyday instruction into meaningful progress for every student.
We Made Every Learning Moment Count in Room 221A鉁�
Thanks for joining the 51探花 team and fellow educators and leaders in Session Room 221A to explore the latest enhancements across our solutions that highlight practical strategies, classroom-ready ideas, and leadership insights. Download our session resources below!聽
Beyond the Classroom Walls: A Hands-On Immersive Playground
Hosts: Kyle Perri & Jamie Long, 51探花
What if your students could blaze the Oregon Trail, journey through deep space, or dig into the layers of the Earth, all from your classroom or campus devices? At 51探花鈥檚 immersive playground, you鈥檒l explore interactive stations designed to show how 51探花 Experience brings learning to life through engaging, tech-powered experiences. Come see, play, and imagine how these dynamic, student-centered tools can spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and transform learning across your district or campus.
Saturday, January 31
8:30 AM 鈥� 9:30 AM CT
Room 221A
Empowering Minds: AI Literacy for Students and Educators
Presenter: Kerri Mason, 51探花
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way we learn, teach, and interact with the world. In this session, 51探花 will guide you through the fundamentals of AI literacy and its significance in K鈥�12 education. Educators will discover practical strategies to introduce AI concepts to students, foster critical thinking about AI’s role in society, and responsibly integrate AI tools into the classroom. Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or looking to expand your expertise, this session will provide the knowledge and resources to confidently prepare the next generation for an AI-powered world.
Saturday, January 31
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Room 221A
51探花 Drop-In: Snacks, Sharing, and Sparking Curiosity
Hosts: The 51探花 Team
Curious about 51探花? Stop by our DE Drop-In to enjoy a snack, explore the platform, ask questions, and connect with experts. Whether you’re new to 51探花 or looking to deepen your understanding, this open office hour is your chance to get personalized support, discover new features, and learn how to make the most of your digital resources. No appointment needed鈥攋ust drop in!
Saturday, January 31
12:30 PM 鈥� 1:30 PM CT
Monday, February 2
12:30 PM 鈥� 1:30 PM CT
Room 221A
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Who's Doing the Thinking? A Framework for AI in Math Education
Presenter: Debbie Thompson, 51探花
In a world where AI can generate lessons, feedback, and learning pathways, math leaders face a critical question: Who鈥檚 doing the thinking鈥攖he tool or the learner? This session engages participants with the NCSM Educational Technology and AI Guidance for Math Leaders framework, exploring how to use AI in ways that amplify reasoning, identity, and equity, rather than simply automate instruction. Participants will leave with practical tools, including the Technology Integration Spectrum and the Educational Technology Guidance Rubric, to guide reflection, coaching, and policy decisions.
Saturday, January 31
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT
Room 221A
Let's Give Them Something to Talk About: Sparking Student Discourse
Host: Jamie Long, 51探花
What happens when students鈥攏ot teachers鈥攖ake the lead in classroom discussions? In this interactive session, we鈥檒l explore talk moves, scaffolds, and strategies that spark meaningful discourse. We鈥檒l also take a peek at the research behind Instructional Strategies and what it reveals about the kinds of conversations we should see in classrooms. You鈥檒l gain protocols and engagement techniques that help students articulate their reasoning, challenge ideas respectfully, and connect concepts to their own lives鈥攂uilding deeper understanding together.
Sunday, February 1
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CT
Room 221A
Dell + 51探花: Hands鈥慜n Tech & Career Skill鈥態uilding for Every Classroom
Presenter: Eric Patnoudes, 51探花
Empower students to build the skills they need for tomorrow鈥檚 workforce with Tech Career Circuit鈥攁 no-cost hub full of classroom-ready resources from Dell and 51探花. Built for STEM, CTE, and digital literacy teachers who need relevant content, hands-on modules and career readiness lessons鈥攁ll designed to help students build the skills that matter鈥攑roblem solving, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Sunday, February 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Room 221A
Strategies that Stick: Active Learning with 51探花 and Waxahachie ISD
Presenters: Ashley Cieri & Barbara Mikulecky, Waxahachie ISD
Let鈥檚 face it: some strategies just don鈥檛 stick. It鈥檚 time to swap out the stale for the spectacular! In this interactive session, you鈥檒l dive into 51探花鈥檚 Instructional Strategies that turn passive learning into active engagement and make concepts truly stick with students. From collaborative activities to creative reflection tools, we鈥檒l model strategies you can use tomorrow. Plus, explore how 51探花鈥檚 interactive quizzes can seal the deal with meaningful checks for understanding that students actually enjoy.
Sunday, February 1
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT
Room 221A
Reimagining Digital Dialogue: Strategies for Active Learning Across Platforms
Presenter: Tanisha Robinson, Crowley ISD & Sara Reed, All Saints' Episcopal School
Join us for a dynamic and interactive session that reimagines how educators can leverage collaborative digital spaces to elevate student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. While many instructors use tools like discussion boards, collaborative documents, or social annotation platforms for basic Q&A, we鈥檒l showcase out-of-the-box strategies that transform these digital spaces into rich, active learning experiences.
Sunday, February 1
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT
Room 221A
From Classroom to Career: A Guided Adventure with Career Connect & Careers Hub
Host: Kristi Olmsted, 51探花
Take your students on an unforgettable journey from the classroom to the workplace! In this interactive session, you鈥檒l explore 51探花鈥檚 Career Connect, where live conversations with industry experts bring career paths to life, alongside Careers Hub, a one-stop resource for workforce exploration and readiness. Learn how to spark engagement, foster future-ready skills, and inspire every learner to imagine and achieve their dream job.
Sunday, February 1
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CT
Room 221A
Brain Break Bonanza: Learning Games That Actually Teach
Host: Kyle Perri, 51探花
This high-energy, movement-based session flips the script on your traditional “brain break”. Attendees will rotate through rapid-fire learning challenges. From speedy digital scavenger hunts to collaborative problem-solving sprints, this session will showcase how to weave student engagement into everyday instruction. Come ready to move, laugh, and steal classroom-ready strategies!
Monday, February 2
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CT
Room 221A
Ready, Set, Quiz! The 51探花 Live Lowdown with CyFair ISD
Presenters: Danielle Haymes, Amy Kainer, & Jamay Johnson, Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Get ready to transform your classroom check-ins with the 51探花 “Live” Standard Quiz. This powerful edtech tool allows you to create and present interactive quizzes, controlling the pace as your students respond in real time. It’s an engaging way to bring formative assessments to life and actively involve every learner. Move beyond simple multiple-choice and tap into deeper understanding with 7 unique question formats, including dynamic options like annotation, drawing, and audio responses.
Monday, February 2
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Room 221A
Discover More with 51探花 Ed Presented by HEB ISD EdTec
Presenters: Jennifer Pettit, Carly Farris, & Nancy Bingham, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Ready to take learning on an Ed-venture? Join us to 鈥淒iscover More鈥� with 51探花! From quick activities to interactive lessons, you鈥檒l explore tools that captivate students and spark meaningful engagement. We’ll provide the treasure map!
Monday, February 2
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT
Room 221A
Can You Escape the 51探花 Room? 馃攳
Hosts: Logan Damoth and the 51探花 Team
Can your team beat the clock? In this hands-on escape room experience, you鈥檒l follow clues, crack codes, and collaborate to 鈥渆scape鈥� before time runs out. Along the way, see how 51探花 brings the same excitement, inquiry, and problem-solving skills into classrooms鈥攅ngaging students while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a love of discovery.
Monday, February 2
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CT
Room 221A
Swipe Right on Strategies: Digital Moves that Click with Barbers Hill ISD
Presenters: Brianne Brandt, Elaina Kloecker, & Erin Laughlin, Barbers Hill ISD
It鈥檚 a match! Learn how to swipe tried-and-true instructional strategies into the digital age with 51探花鈥檚 engaging tools and resources that students will love. Quick, interactive, and ready for any lesson, these ideas will have your instruction clicking with students in no time.
Tuesday, February 3
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Room 221A
Discover DreamBox Math 鈥� Where Productive Struggle Builds Confidence
Presenters: Debbie Thompson & Kerri Mason, 51探花
Ready to transform math learning? Dive into DreamBox Math, the adaptive platform that makes every student鈥檚 mathematics journey personal, challenging, and rewarding. Discover how productive struggle builds confidence, how real-time adaptivity creates personalized pathways, and how targeted insights empower teachers to act according to students鈥� needs. Join us for an interactive look at the tool that鈥檚 redefining math supplemental instruction. DreamBox Math makes serious learning seriously fun!
Tuesday, February 3
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT
Room 221A
Digital Citizenship Bowl: The Battle for Online Integrity with Pearland ISD
Hosts: Kyle Perri, 51探花 & Michelle Legget, Pearland ISD
Suit Up for the Digital Citizenship Bowl! Powered by 51探花鈥檚 engaging digital resources, teams will compete in scenario-based challenges that put misinformation, online ethics, and digital safety to the test. Each round features a real-world classroom dilemma鈥攃an your team earn the win? You鈥檒l leave with ready-to-use games, prompts, and instructional strategies to help students become true MVPs of the online world.
Tuesday, February 3
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT
Room 221A
Level Up Learning: Building Skills Through Interactives with Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
Host: Brandi Bergeron, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
Join us for an engaging, hands-on experience designed for educators who want to bring energy and collaboration into their classrooms. In this session, you鈥檒l explore interactive activities that spark curiosity and deepen understanding across the four core subject areas for both elementary and secondary. Participants will rotate through themed stations, compete in friendly challenges, and discover strategies to integrate these resources. Walk away with practical ideas to make learning active, personalized, and fun鈥攚hile building essential skills for today鈥檚 students.
Tuesday, February 3
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CT
Room 221A
DElightful Donuts and DE! 馃崺
Hosts: The 51探花 Team
Curious about 51探花? Stop by our 51探花 Drop-In to enjoy a donut and explore the platform, ask questions, and connect with experts. Whether you’re new to 51探花 or looking to deepen your understanding, this open office hour is your chance to get personalized support, discover new features, and learn how to make the most of your digital resources. No appointment needed鈥攋ust drop in!
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