Pre-Send YOUR Questions & Discussion Ideas
The 2026 Virtual Teacher Institute
Ready to add your questions and discussion topics for the Coffee Sessions and Tuesday's LIVE Q&A for 2026 Virtual Teacher Institute?
Use these links to add your voice to the conversations ahead of time! (Yes, you can also still add questions during the live session.)
Monday, July 20: Coffee & 250 Years
What did you do to commemorate/celebrate Independence Day this month? What history eras or topics do you want to discuss or learn more about from the past 250 years? What are some of the great triumphs of the past 250 of U.S. history...what about some of the great challenges?
Pre-add your ideas or questions or answers for this lively discussion hosted by Dr. Chris Mackowski and Sarah Kay Bierle.
Tuesday, July 21: Coffee & Teaching with Tech
What are some of your favorite tech tools in the classroom? Do you use Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality experiences? Do you use AI as a tool or is it just a constant battle point with students? What new technology tools would you find most helpful for engaging and teaching social studies?
Send your ideas or questions or answers ahead of time for this lively discussion hosted by Kate Egner, Christina Gomez and Sarah Kay Bierle.
Tuesday: Q & A—What's On Your Mind?
By popular request, this Q&A session will explore those eras or topics that seem "overlooked." What history do you want to discuss? What resources or teaching questions do you have relating to education?
Wednesday, July 22: Coffee with President David Duncan
Curious about how historic battlefield preservation happens? Let us know what history books you're reading this summer? Share about your favorite historic sites?
Add your questions and perspectives ahead of time for this chat with President David Duncan.
