We all have lenses through which we see the world, which help our brains sort information and make meaning out of the world around us. However, when we’re stressed, busy, or in conflict with someone, we often forget to consider that everybody else is doing the same thing, and our views might not align. In this participatory and practical session, we’ll examine our own filters and consider how they impact our perspectives. We’ll also discuss strategies to infuse a more empathetic mindset into your work and life in order to better navigate difficult interactions and work toward transforming conflicts into win-win situations.
Library Strategist, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
A love of learning and passion for people led Jenny Kobiela-Mondor from journalism to libraries and now to the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. In her role as a library strategist on the Engagement, Consulting, and Training Team, Jenny works with library staff and administration... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:30am - 11:15am EDT Conservatory
Join Common Sense Media facilitator, Jennifer Ehehalt, in this introductory activity that will help us examine the relationship between technology use and our core values.
Students’ digital lives are deeply tied to their mental health and educators play a powerful role in helping them thrive. In this interactive discussion, you’ll reflect on how tech may or may not align with your core values, then explore Common Sense Media's all new K-12 Digital Literacy and Wellbeing curriculum, including lessons, videos, and activities that reflect the information landscape students are actually navigating.
The Idea Exchange is a free-flowing, conversation generating, resource collecting session where participants roam from table to table to learn from one another’s expertise and leave with practical ideas you can adapt in your own practice and setting
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT Grande 2 & 3
