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Explore the exciting world of AI-powered music creation in this interactive session designed for K-12 teachers. "Let’s Make Music with Suno AI" introduces educators to the innovative tools offered by Suno AI, a platform that simplifies music-making through artificial intelligence. Participants will gain hands-on experience as they create their own music masterpiece while discovering practical ways to integrate these activities into their classroom curriculum.
This session is perfect for educators looking to foster creativity, engagement, and collaboration among their students…. Or JUST HAVE FUN!!!!
Attendees will leave with a solid understanding of how to use Suno AI, a set of creative project ideas, and the confidence to bring these new tools back to their students. Whether you're a music teacher or simply interested in adding a creative flair to your lessons, this session offers something for everyone. Join us and make music-making an unforgettable part of your classroom experience!

Embark on a one-hour creative journey through the dynamic streets of downtown Raleigh, where Southern charm and technological innovation intersect in an immersive storytelling and art-making experience. As we explore iconic landmarks and hidden treasures, we’ll delve into the vibrant history and culture of the City of Oaks, using these narratives as inspiration to craft stunning AI-generated artwork. With each stop, we’ll capture the spirit of Raleigh—from the stately Capitol building to the vibrant murals of Fayetteville Street—and transform these scenes into digital masterpieces using cutting-edge AI tools. Whether you’re an artist, a storyteller, or simply curious, join us for a walk that seamlessly blends past and future, heritage and creativity, and let your imagination take center stage. Discover how Raleigh’s unique stories can be reimagined and brought to life through the transformative power of AI art, one step and one pixel at a time.

"Laissez les AI Outils Rouler: Jazzing Up Literacy Instruction with AI"
Get ready to jazz up your teaching with a Mardi Gras-inspired exploration of AI tools that will transform your middle grades classroom! Just as the vibrant parades of New Orleans bring excitement and color to the streets, AI can inject new life into your literacy instruction.
In this lively session, we'll unmask the power of AI tools like Brisk and School AI to enhance your teaching practice.

One might regard Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a computer exhibiting some human capability. Okay, but what method enables a computer to gain the capacity to demonstrate human capability? This session will bring some transparency to machine learning methods by demonstrating how to guide children as young as 8 years old to train computers. The key is to enable children to collect examples of objects to recognize and to use those examples to train a computer.

The One Where They PIVIOT - Real Uses of AI In Your Classroom will have you channeling your inner Ross as we explore how AI can transform education! From automating tedious tasks to personalizing learning with Google Suite, Google Classroom, and Nearpod, we’ll show you how to seamlessly integrate AI with tools you already love. Expect a session full of memes, laughs, and practical takeaways as we dive into AI's potential to elevate your teaching game and maximize student success!