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Hot Springs Technology Institute

The Arkansas Education Technology Conference Built by Educators, for Educators

HSTI Main Conference Sessions

Arkansas Teacher Retirement Update

This session will focus on an update on the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and a discussion of retirement options available to public education professionals in Arkansas.

Identity as the Foundation of NIST Alignment in K–12

As K–12 districts face increasing cybersecurity threats and growing expectations from auditors, insurers, and state agencies, alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework has become a practical nec

AI That Actually Saves Time (Not Just Hype)

This session will focus on how to use AI to save time and boost student learning. You’ll see which AI tools to use for lesson planning, differentiation, and assessment, with real examples for creating

Creating Wow-Worthy Learning Experiences with Tech

This session will focus on how educators can integrate core subject matter into powerful, immersive learning experiences using technology tools and creative classroom transformations. Participants wil

Make Them Think in Spite of Themselves

This session will focus on helping students think deeply using AI as a strategic partner instead of a thinking shortcut. Students don't need AI to think for them; they need structured opportunities to

Soar With Civil Air Patrol

This session will focus on a program teachers can implement to engage students in aerodynamics, STEM, developing strong character traits, and physical development. The program is called Civil Air Patr

Changing the Narrative: Using Social Media to Drive Community Engagement in Schools

This session will focus on how schools can strategically use social media to strengthen community engagement, improve public perception, and invite greater stakeholder investment in education. In many

On Merch!: Leveraging Social Media & Student Culture for Classroom Engagement

This session will focus on helping educators understand how social media and digital culture influence student communication, engagement, and classroom relationships. As students increasingly communic

Web Content and Mobile Apps: Updated Federal Requirements for Arkansas Public Schools

Join a discussion on the new Department of Justice ADA Title II rule establishing technical standards for school district web content and mobile apps. This session provides an overview of the Web Cont

Arkansas Cyber Laws: Updates on Acts 504 and 846

Join a discussion on Arkansas laws that aim to increase cybersecurity and data privacy for school districts. Topics will include the latest information on requirements, timelines, and resources for t

Supercharge Google Classroom with Gemini

This session will focus on Gemini and Google Classroom. Gemini is now built right into Google Classroom—and it’s ready to help teachers save time and spark new ideas. In this session, educators will

Cybersecurity Training Kit: Just Add Staff

This session will focus on cybersecurity training resources. Take the guesswork out of cybersecurity training. Technology coordinators will receive turnkey training materials designed to help distric

Firewalls Without Walls

The digital landscape of education has seen a paradigm shift. With school data, applications, and services transitioning from the traditional datacenter to the cloud, the exposure to threats has magni

From Chaos to Clarity: Structuring a Technology Site Notebook

Participants will learn practical strategies for organizing technical documentation, standardizing key information, and creating a single source of truth for site operations. The session will cover re

Join Enterceptor’s Focus Group: Come Test Our New Computer Science & Cybersecurity Learning Platform

This session will focus on testing our new computer science and cybersecurity learning platform, built by a teacher for teachers. Administrators, educators, and curriculum developers will get a hands-