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Discover your inner rockstar teacher in this engaging session! Take a Buzzfeed-style quiz to uncover your teaching persona and match it with AI tools like Curipod, Snorkl, and Brisk Extension. Whether you’re experimental like Queen or structured like The Beatles, learn how to harness AI to amplify engagement, creativity, and student learning outcomes in your classroom. Walk away with actionable insights and strategies for immediate implementation, making your lessons more dynamic and impactful!
How do you create meaningful AI prompts that provide the desired outputs? In this hands-on, collaborative session, you will learn how to craft better AI prompts to generate high-quality resources, including lesson plans, assessments, and engaging materials for you and your students to use in the classroom. Together, we'll explore a variety of AI tools, and by the end, you'll walk away with a powerful library of ready-to-use resources tailored for your classroom.
Looking beyond the sparkle and hype of the never-ending parade of promises, participants will critically evaluate what AI can bring to the party. The good times will start rolling as we evaluate which AI tools are worth inviting into your classroom to streamline tedious classroom tasks.
We’ll start the session by sharing our hopes, questions, and concerns about AI’s role in education. From there, we’ll dive into practical shortcuts and tips for using AI effectively. Our curated lists will help you know which tools are best suited for particular needs. We’ll also tackle strategies for evaluating all AI tools critically and applying them ethically, so you can feel more confident in your choices.
During this session, K-2 teachers will delve into their new science standards and some resources to help them make science fun and engaging for their students and become savvy resource consumers. I will help teachers make connections between the resources and their standards.
Join us for an engaging, hands-on session that blends STEM and literacy! You’ll dive into activities such as building a strong structure, designing a Mars Rover, “Saving Gus,” and exploring real NASA data. Our goal is to showcase how the Engineering Design Process connects to literacy (both fiction and non-fiction), science content, technology integration, and inquiry skills. With activities that range from low-tech to high-tech (and even no-tech), this session will demonstrate the versatility and accessibility of STEM for all classrooms.
Join us for a Mardi Gras-themed session on transforming ELA classrooms with technology. We’ll introduce GrooveLit, an AI-powered tool for vocabulary mastery, which includes Latin and Greek roots, and helps students make meaningful cross-subject connections. Additionally, we’ll explore other AI tools that support writing development through targeted feedback, supporting global competencies and portrait of a graduate. Through these resources, teachers can foster critical thinking, digital literacy, and creativity, empowering students to succeed in an interconnected world.
Canva offers an intuitive platform that allows educators to easily design and produce quality videos, perfect for enhancing instructional content, creating student projects, and engaging your classroom in new and dynamic ways. In this hands-on session, participants will explore the foundational features of Canva’s video creation tools and features. Participants will learn how to navigate Canva’s video editor, from adding and editing video clips to incorporating animations, text overlays, and audio tracks…… and sooo much more. We’ll also cover practical tips on how to tailor videos to meet various educational needs, whether you’re flipping your classroom, creating tutorials, or designing interactive lessons. By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills and confidence to integrate video creation into your teaching practice, transforming your content delivery and elevating your students' learning experiences. Whether you’re new to Canva or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide you with the essential tools to get started and inspire your creativity. Join me in exploring Canva as a video and creating a quick one-minute hype video artifact using learned skills.
Join us for an engaging session on how Instructional Technology Facilitators (ITFs) and school librarians can collaborate to enhance student engagement through innovative projects. We’ll showcase real-world examples, including podcasting, stop-motion animations, coding activities, and interactive scavenger hunts that integrate technology across disciplines. Participants will gain access to lesson plans, resources, and strategies for creating dynamic, tech-infused learning experiences that empower students and foster a love for learning.
Come create an FREE app for your classroom or school using Google Slides to keep your students or families updated of the awesome things happening in your school or classroom.
Redefine media literacy in the AI era through engaging group discussions and real-world scenarios. We'll explore how AI impacts digital content and information consumption. Leave with practical tools and resources to empower your students as savvy digital citizens. This hands-on session is perfect for educators ready to tackle the challenges of media literacy in the age of AI.
Join us for an interactive session on integrating STEM into non-STEM subjects like English, world languages, and social studies. Led by a high school English and Spanish teacher, participants will explore strategies for creating hands-on projects that promote cross-curricular learning and critical thinking.
Step right up and discover the wonders of AI for classroom management! Explore innovative ways to streamline routines, engage students, and promote digital citizenship—all while experiencing the magic of AI. Through interactive learning, live demonstrations, and a wealth of resources, you’ll gain practical tools and creative ideas to bring AI seamlessly into your classroom. Ideal for educators who want to make management as engaging as the learning itself, this session invites you to roll up your sleeves, join the fun, and simplify your teaching life!
Join us for an exciting look at the first year of our district's AI literacy integration in Chatham County Schools! This presentation will explore how we're empowering both educators and students to navigate the future of generative AI with confidence and responsibility. With the support of the prestigious NCDPI Impact Grant, we’re on a path to create a digitally savvy community that understands how AI can drive positive change. By 2027, we aim to equip our schools with the tools and knowledge to harness AI in transformative ways, and we want YOU to be a part of that process!
Learn how to inspire Empowered Learners and Creative Communicators by amplifying student voice with dynamic digital discussions. This session explores tools and strategies that foster student choice, ownership, and creativity through diverse digital formats. Leave with practical ideas for cultivating empowered, creative learners ready to communicate and collaborate in the digital age!
During this session, K-2 teachers will delve into their new science standards and some resources to help them make science fun and engaging for their students and become savvy resource consumers. I will help teachers make connections between the resources and their standards.
Bebop down Bourbon Street with our pal Beebot! Beebot knows how to engage elementary students in all kinds of learning, from math to literacy and science to social studies! In this session, the presenters will highlight ways the Beebot educational robot can be used in all content areas and grade levels for elementary students.
Adding Beebot to your krewe can ensure all students have a solid foundation in computational thinking and early coding skills.
Are you exhausted as a teacher and needing a boost toward success? Come experience a revival of your dendrites and how that could reinvigorate your students and classroom! Participants will walk away with ideas they experience in the session and can implement the very next day at school.
This session will provide you with a number of Digital Citizenship lessons and activities that you can use in your secondary classroom or library. We will participate in a group real life cybersecurity situation and try to avoid a hospital cyber attack. Then we will investigate numerous resources for engaging DigCit lessons that are already created for you.
Join us for a dynamic session on the potential impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Social and Emotional (SEL) competencies and student mental health. We’ll highlight the essential role of educators in guiding AI interactions to ensure they reinforce, rather than detract from, SEL goals. Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies for overseeing chatbot use, engaging students in meaningful conversations about AI’s influence on their development, and mindfully integrating AI as a supportive educational tool. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in essential discussions on the future of SEL in an AI-driven world!
Designed for educators eager to introduce STEM but unsure where to start, this session offers a comprehensive foundation in STEM classroom implementation. Participants will explore the essentials, from organizing students into effective groups to assigning roles like project manager and materials handler that promote teamwork and creativity. Practical guidance on managing materials, establishing clear rules, and maintaining organization will equip teachers to handle common challenges with confidence. By the end, educators will have a toolkit of strategies to create an engaging, well-organized STEM learning environment that fosters collaboration and excitement from day one. Perfect for beginners, this session sets the stage for a successful STEM experience in any classroom.
In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to introduce AI concepts to K-1 students through storytelling and image creation. Participants will engage in hands-on activities using AI chatbots to create stories and generate images, learning how to make these tools both fun and educational. By the end, you’ll have practical tips for incorporating AI into your classroom, along with strategies for managing young students’ use of this exciting technology.
Dolly Parton, a prominent advocate for education and literacy, inspires the D.O.L.L.Y. initiative, focusing on enhancing learning through technology for all ages. This session highlights digital wellness resources for educators to improve both student and their own well-being. By encouraging educators to ask, "What Would Dolly Do?" (WWDD) in challenging scenarios—like tech troubles, banned books, or high stress—we promote a caring, fun approach to education and support for learners.
In this workshop, educators will explore advanced Nearpod strategies and discover how to implement AI-powered differentiation in their classrooms. Attendees will gain practical insights into using Nearpod’s current features for differentiated learning, while also envisioning future possibilities of AI in education. Participants will leave with actionable ideas to enhance their teaching using Nearpod and AI, sparking creativity and innovation in their instructional practices.
Join us for an engaging professional development session, "AI Parade: Unmasking Generative AI in the Classroom," where we will explore the exciting world of Generative AI and its transformative potential in middle school education. As educators, we are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance our teaching practices and engage our students. This session will provide you with the tools and knowledge to integrate Generative AI into your classroom effectively.
Dive into Autocrat, a Google add-on, to foster impactful conferences and goal-setting with students. Participants will leverage Autocrat's capabilities to elevate data-driven teaching. After this hands-on, practical training, participants will leave with practical skills and a tangible output in the form of their own personalized templates for generating individualized student reports.
In "Cultivating Student Agency with Glocally-Focused, Interdisciplinary Inquiry-to-Action," participants will explore how students’ agency can be cultivated through instruction that is glocally-focused (global + local), interdisciplinary, inquiry-based, and action-oriented toward students positively impacting their communities and world.
In this interactive session, discover how Curipod can revolutionize your teaching or library programs. We’ll dive into Curipod's time-saving AI-powered features designed to engage students and enhance learning experiences, and highlight easy customization options to align with your educational standards. Join us to learn how Curipod can transform your lesson planning and classroom management, fostering a more interactive and effective learning environment.
In this hands-on session, participants will explore how to bring elementary literacy standards to life using robotics and digital tools like Canva. Attendees will code robots to retell stories, use Canva for character-based projects, and collaborate on digital story maps, experiencing the learning process as students do. The session offers practical examples and ready-to-use resources, empowering educators to integrate technology into literacy instruction in engaging and meaningful ways.
Transform your classroom with the art of video production! Spark creativity and engagement while mastering essential 21st-century skills. Say goodbye to narratives that resemble visual run-on sentences with our dynamic workshop. Discover two key strategies: 1. A simple approach to enhance the quality of student-produced videos. 2. A structured framework that empowers students to create high-quality videos in 45 minutes or less.
Join us for a fun and engaging session where we’ll explore how picture books can be the perfect entry point to introduce computer science concepts in K-5 classrooms! By connecting popular stories like Rosie Revere, Engineer and If I Built a House to computational thinking, coding, and problem-solving, you'll discover creative ways to integrate CS across multiple subjects. Walk away with book-based lesson plans, hands-on activities, and strategies to seamlessly incorporate computer science into your everyday teaching, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable for your students!
Have you ever noticed how the clouds change depending on the weather conditions?
Well, in this interactive and engaging session, you will be introduced to the Globe Observer App, which is a new tool created by NASA Langley researchers. The Globe Observer app allows you and your students to capture cloud cover, in real-time, and collect data that will be sent directly to NASA for analysis. But wait, there's more! NASA will email you a response, with their current satellite data and your students will be able to analyze and compare the images you captured to NASA's.
Before we dive into the Globe Observer app, we will get groovy with the "Cloud Dance" to refresh our memory of the three types of clouds. Then, to prepare for the next portion of the session, I will provide a brief overview of how to utilize the app and capture the best images without obstructing views.
Each participant or group will be provided an iPad with the Globe Observer app and we will proceed outside to capture images of the sky. Our outside adventure and discussion will be focused on the following question: what type of clouds do we notice and how will they impact the weather conditions?
Once we return inside, we will have a discussion about what we observed and how we could implement the Globe Observer app and other NASA resources in our own class.
This session will introduce you to the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI). This is meant to show you how to explain AI to your students. We will begin with the basics of AI and what it means to be AI literate. Then, we will dive into machine learning and discuss how AI is used in various applications. We will also discuss the ethical considerations surrounding AI development and use, including bias and responsible use. By the end of this session, you will better understand AI and its potential impact on our lives.
Come learn about Brunswick County Schools’ Coaching Cafés—a professional development series hosted by instructional coaches and digital learning specialists designed to empower middle school teachers in championing student engagement and academic growth through digital tools.
This presentation is ideal for all teachers and coaches alike looking for fresh ideas to enhance professional development and digital learning integration in their districts.
Tie together creative writing and python code in a fun collaborative and interactive lesson. Dig into the code with us and learn bug fixes to help when teaching this lesson yourself. Walk away with resources to take a fun project back with you to your students or staff!
With a demonstration of how to light an LED, and escalating to the creation of a timed traffic light, participants will be able to learn the necessary skills and pedagogy needed to implement Tinkercad Coding and Circuitry in their STEM or Computer Science classes.
Educator wellness is vital for enhancing teaching effectiveness, supporting positive student outcomes, and fostering a healthy work-life balance. This presentation explores the multi-faceted nature of educator wellness, including emotional, physical, mental, and professional well being, as well as the importance of social connections. We will examine key stressors—like workload, classroom management, and systemic challenges that contribute to burnout and emotional fatigue, while highlighting the effects of poor wellness on teaching quality, personal life, and student engagement. Offering actionable strategies, the session will cover personal wellness techniques such as time management, mindfulness, and boundary setting, along with tips for physical and emotional health. Attendees will also learn about the role of professional support networks and institutional practices, including wellness-centered policies, workload reduction, and professional development.
Helping students develop information literacy skills in the age of AI is not only necessary, it’s a breeze…with the help of AI, of course! In this session, we will experiment with various AI tools that will cover every step of the research process and learn strategies to help students develop critical thinking skills that will extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. See how incorporating AI in your research projects will add a new layer of relevance and engagement for your students.
This smackdown session will feature 8 different active learning strategies that promote student engagement with the opportunity to share even more! Which active learning strategy will elevate to the top of your "Must Try This" list for the new school year?
Join us as we share our collaborative journey between Hilburn PreK-12 Academy teachers, an NC State University research scholar, and students in creating an interdisciplinary curriculum on Responsible AI and Tech Justice. Discover how we engaged students in critical discussions on AI ethics and digital citizenship, and explore practical insights for integrating these principles into your own teaching practice.
Transform your classroom into a vibrant parade of numbers with Mardi Gras-inspired data visualization! In this session, create graphs and infographics, turning everyday activities into data exploration. We'll use tech tools bringing numbers to life across subjects. Engage in collecting, visualizing, and storytelling with real-world data. Leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use ideas, and appreciation for data. Let's roll out the data parade and bring carnival creativity to your classroom!
Participants will experience Canva in new ways during this session by using its AI image generation tool, Magic Media. Participants will partake in a model lesson using Magic Media, which will create space for them to think critically and creatively as they approach selected learning standards from a different point of view. After the model lesson, participants will be exposed to other unique ways Magic Media can be used in the classroom. Through this session, participants will understand the benefits of using Canva with their students, and it will inspire them to come up with other creative ways to apply Canva in their lessons.
Approaching the classroom through the lens of creativity is not only beneficial for our students but possibly more important for educators. Creativity has the potential to make learning and teaching fun. Let's Have fun with Canva.
Unleash the power of AI in your 3rd - 5th grade classrooms! Discover how AI image generation can revolutionize genre studies, making literature come alive for your students. In this hands-on session, you'll experience how to use AI tools to visualize story elements, analyze genres, and boost student engagement. Leave with practical strategies to implement this innovative approach. Join us to blend technology and literacy in ways you never imagined!
Join us for a Mardi Gras-style celebration of instructional innovation where we showcase how blended learning transforms core instruction into engaging, effective, and exciting learning experiences. Like the vibrant traditions of Carnival season, we'll unmask the possibilities that emerge when traditional teaching meets technological innovation.
Engage your students with fast-paced EduProtocols; engaging strategies that help students learn vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills through repetition, structure, and a dash of fun! You’ll learn all about three EduProtocols: Fast and Curious, 8 P*Arts, and StoryMoji/Random Emoji Power Paragraph (REPP), and will leave energized, armed with information and templates you can implement immediately.
Join us for an immersive session focused on enhancing your feedback strategies using innovative AI tools like Curipod, Snorkl, and SchoolAI. Educators will learn to engineer effective prompts that enable AI to deliver timely and relevant feedback to students. Engage in hands-on activities and simulate AI-generated feedback, empowering you to leverage these tools in your teaching. Leave with actionable insights and a clear plan to integrate AI into your feedback practices, ensuring your students receive the support they need to thrive.
Explore strategies to spark curiosity, creativity, and personalize learning. In this hands-on, interactive session, you'll learn and to harness Canva's AI to enhance visual communication, storytelling, and innovative project design. Discover how to transform student learning, creating a more dynamic, memorable, and joyful educational experience. Walk away with practical tips and actionable strategies to get started!
Empower students to create videos that educate others about timely global challenges. Learn about the World of 8 Billion student video contest and how to use it to build skills in research, project organization, video production and effective communication using the latest educational technology. View samples of students’ inspiring work and engage in classroom activities using interactive digital tools. All presented resources match to NC Standards for science and social studies in grades 6-12.
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, this lively and interactive session will immerse participants in a vibrant "Coding Carnival." Attendees will take part in a series of unplugged coding activities using everyday materials such as decks of cards and simple toys—just like the colorful trinkets and playful elements of a Mardi Gras parade! These hands-on activities integrate physical movement with coding patterns, transforming the session into a festive celebration of critical thinking, computational thinking, and problem-solving. The presenter will demonstrate how each unplugged coding activity can be adapted to various skill levels, allowing participants to adjust the "floats" in their coding parade—whether they're beginners or seasoned tech enthusiasts. Through the Mardi Gras theme, we will also explore the “how and why” of coding, helping participants understand how these unplugged activities lead to stronger digital coding skills. The session will culminate in a collaborative “Brainstorm Bead Toss,” where participants will exchange and develop new ideas, similar to the way Mardi Gras participants share and celebrate their creativity. This concluding activity will encourage educators to design their own unplugged coding activities that they can bring back to their classrooms, spreading the Mardi Gras coding spirit.
Have you thought about integrating coding or robotics into your daily instruction but haven’t been sure how to start? Through this beginner-friendly, hands-on, interactive session, we’ll explore strategies, tools, and resources that teachers can use to seamlessly incorporate coding into their curriculum. We will showcase how integrating coding enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. No prior coding experience required!
We know AI helps teachers, but what if students could use AI in the classroom too? In this fast-paced session, come explore 3 FREE, safe tools that students of all ages can use! The key point is to have concrete tools and lesson ideas that put students actually using AI tools or the applicable thinking skills. Engage your students’ interest, while also teaching ethical use of AI. Leave with specific ideas and FREE tools you can use tomorrow in grades 3 -12!
AI chatbots are everywhere, and many students will use one for assignments. Just like calculators in the 1970s, AI can enhance learning but also be misused. This workshop will help teachers guide students in using AI responsibly, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and ethical usage. We'll cover how AI can support learning, from generating ideas to scientific modeling, and offer hands-on experience with AI tools. By setting clear limits, teachers can help students use AI effectively and ethically.
VOKI INVASION!:IT’S ALL IN THE QUESTION! There’s an invasion coming soon to a classroom near you! VOKIS are coming to Earth! They want to learn & teach! Teachers will collaborate on Voki with others! Voki is an educational tool that enhances instruction & engagement! Zappar merges augmented reality & real-world core content. REVISE lessons you have taught or START something new ready to use NEXT WEEK. will have Win a card to use with Zappar App or a FREE 2 month Voki subscription.
The research does not lie. Social media, algorithms, deep fakes, the pressure to succeed, and artificial intelligence are coming at our students from every direction every single moment of the day. During this session, you will learn about a groundbreaking digital literacy program at Greensboro Day School. You will hear from the course instructors, and then you will interact with the program’s target audience: the students. Students will share what they have learned and present their capstone project. Be prepared to walk away ready to make impactful changes at your school.
