SESSIONS
SCHEDULE
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07:30 – 08:15 AM
Executive Dining Room
Registration, Coffee & Connect
08:15 – 08:30 AM
Executive Dining Room
Welcome from Tom Driscoll, EdTechTeacher CEO
08:30- 09:30 AM
Executive Dining Room
Keynote from Monica Burns
EdTech Essentials: Navigating the AI Revolution as Educators
09:45 – 11:00 AM
Session 1
Executive Dining Room
Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools
Exploring new AI tools in education requires venturing into the unknown. For 20 years, EdTechTeacher co-founder Justin Reich has worked in schools on all kinds of projects: transforming curriculum, integrating technology, re-engaging students, making school meaningful and relevant to young people and families. Across these experiences, every successful school improvement effort has one thing in common: they all improve one step at time. Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools is a playbook for making big, joyful changes in schools out of small, manageable steps. Iterate reflects insights about design, collaboration, and improvement from educators around the world, and from colleagues at MIT. As you and your colleagues start or continue your investigations into AI in classrooms, Iterate offers activities, guidances, and frameworks to invigorate your innovations.
Danielson Room (375)
AI is Not the Anti Hero: It Is Your Time Saving Hero
Are you dipping your toe into AI? Are you running for the hills because you are not ready yet to embrace the AI revolution? AI is not the problem. Rather, understanding how to use AI to simplify your busy educator life is. Come learn how one Massachusetts elementary educator has been using AI to make more time to be with her students. Resources will be shared to help you better understand how to use AI not only for educator tasks but to support student learning activities! Examples include using AI for the MA educator evaluation, report card comments, lesson enhancements, and summarizing data using tools like ChatGPT, and Magic School AI. So come root for this anti-hero, and maybe you will leave a time-saving hero!
Room 325 AB
Unlocking the Power of AI for Learning and Research in the Humanities (Social Studies and Language Arts)
In an era defined by technological advancements, understanding the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learning is crucial. This course provides educators with the knowledge and tools to effectively incorporate AI into the humanities courses. We will explore the foundations of AI, ethical considerations, social studies curriculum integration, and the development of hands-on projects. Join us to collaborate and explore the possibilities of AI in social studies and language arts.
Room 305 AB
AI Strategies for CTOs and Technology Leaders
Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of education. This session is geared towards educational leaders eager to harness the potential of AI. Dive deep into strategies for not only introducing AI, but also ensuring educators are effectively engaged and that the technology is ethically implemented to support teaching and learning.
Room 335
Integrating AI into Science Classroom
This session is designed to empower Science teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their Science classrooms. Participants will explore AI technologies, learn how to use AI tools to enhance Science instruction and create innovative teaching strategies that harness the power of AI to improve student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Room 325 C
Magic Write – Canva’s AI Text Generator
Embark on a journey into the future of content creation with Canva for Education’s revolutionary AI text-generating assistant, Magic Write. In this session, we will highlight the features of Magic Write, showcasing its ability to generate paragraphs, compose emails, craft titles, create lists, and even summarize extensive texts. The process is simple—just start with a prompt. For teachers, curriculum teams, and district administrators, Magic Write unlocks a realm of possibilities. It stands as the perfect tool for any creator in need of creative inspiration.
11:15 AM- 12:30 PM
Session 2
Executive Dining Room
AI Leadership Roundtable: Strategies for Superintendents, Principals & Instructional Leaders
What opportunities and challenges do schools face with the rapid advancement of AI in education? How will AI shift the future of work, impacting how we prepare students for the future? Join Dr. Scott Morrison, Dr. Mario Andrade, Ellen Martin, and Henry Turner as they share powerful insights and practical action steps for school and district leaders.
Superintendent in Nashua School District
Assistant Superintendent at Marshfield Public Schools
Danielson Room (375)
AI²– Accessibility & Inclusion With Artificial Intelligence
In this session, we will discuss the many ways AI opens doors for creative, equitable, accessible & inclusive learning experiences for all learners. Participants will have opportunities to observe, explore and create with AI tools from the vantage point of a learner. Attendees will leave with ideas, tools and strategies to apply immediately in their classrooms to meet the needs and elevate the creative learning process for their students.
Room 325 AB
Cultivating Classroom Creativity in the Age of AI
Students create in both big and small ways throughout the school year. In this session, we will examine how to support students as creators of content in the age of Artificial Intelligence. We will look at how to leverage generative AI tools to design projects in any subject area, while acknowledging and exploring the role of AI as a creative vehicle. This session will provide an overview and hands-on opportunities for exploring open-ended creation tools and generative AI platforms as participants explore how to leverage AI for instructional planning.
Room 305 AB
AI Tools and Strategies for Elementary Teachers
This session is designed to empower elementary school teachers with the knowledge and skills to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into their classrooms effectively. As technology continues to shape the educational landscape, educators play a crucial role in preparing students for the future. In this course, elementary teachers will explore a variety of AI tools and develop practical strategies to enhance their teaching methods and engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
Room 335
Teaching Writing in the AI World
Join the team from Newsela to discuss the future of writing. In this session, we will open the floor to a discussion about teaching writing across subject areas in an AI world. What does it currently look like? What’s working? How can and should we improve? The Newsela team will also preview an upcoming writing-focused product – their first ever – which intentionally blends AI and best instructional practices.
Room 325 C
Leadership in the AI Era: Crafting Inclusive Instructional Excellence
Empower educators to enhance instruction using Artificial Intelligence. Tailored for leaders, coaches, integration specialists, and forward-thinking educators, this workshop explores the role of AI as a powerful component in the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles as well as its capacity to enhance Deeper Learning through intentional and impactful instructional design. Lead the journey in harnessing AI to personalize learning experiences, adapt to learner diversity, and unlock transformative instruction for all learners. Gain hands-on practice, exchange peer-to-peer best practices, and practical insights to design inclusive and impactful instruction.
01:30 – 02:45 PM
Session 3
Executive Dining Room
Did you know… Tips, Tricks and Tools for Educators
This session is a goldmine of effective AI tips, tricks and tools that can be used to save time, increase productivity and invigorate your practice. We will cut through the volume of options for lesson planning, content creation, presentation and image generation, and focus on the essential tools and shortcut strategies for effective use. This bang-for-your-buck session is for teachers, coaches, and any educator who wants to cut to the chase and find the best of the best.
Danielson Room (375)
Prompt Engineering for Chat GPT and other AI Tools
More than just asking questions, Prompt engineering makes Chat GPT and other AI platforms more accurate and focused specifically on what you need. This session will look at the why behind good prompt engineering, showcase different types of prompts as well as showcase some high-level strategies to use High-level prompts to pre-position supports for students, ensuring that if they receive the kind of support that they need to solve problems, work through barriers and get more frequent high-quality feedback.
Room 325 AB
Planning for EdTech in an AI (and beyond) World
The 2024 National EdTech Plan accounts for how AI – and whatever comes next – will continue to impact education. This session will dig into how this new federal policy offers guidance and recommendations to help district leaders address three critical challenges: digital access, digital use, and digital design.
Room 305 AB
Design Easier and Faster Using Canva’s AI-Powered Magic Studio
With Canva’s AI-powered Magic Studio, content design is becoming more efficient, creative, and accessible, ensuring eye-catching and attention-grabbing designs. In this session, we’ll share the AI features in Magic Studio that support students’ creative processes and enhance teachers’ workflows, including Magic Design, Text to Image, Magic Morph, and more. Having an AI design partner like Magic Studio makes everyone more efficient, and they have fun while using it.
Room 335
10 Imaginative Ways to Use Generative AI Images
Instead of a time-consuming search for the “perfect picture” you can create images to use in your classroom using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this session, participants will explore AI tools that let them create an image to support their instructional goals, communicate with families and colleagues, and help bring course content to life. In this interactive session, discover how to quickly create images and ten use cases that might surprise you (and your students!).
Room 325 C
Generative AI with Adobe Express
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovation at the intersection of technology and artistry. In this session, we will unravel the intricacies of Generative AI, exploring its applications and impact on creativity. Delve into the cutting-edge advancements that Adobe Express brings to the forefront of AI-driven design, offering a glimpse into the future of content creation.
02:45 – 03:30 PM
Afternoon Activity
Executive Dining Room
AI Smackdown
The afternoon will conclude with an EdTechTeacher AI Smackdown. This is a chance for any conference participants to share their favorite tools and strategies. We will compile these into a resource that we will share with everyone so that they can further their learning and exploration of AI tools. Please join us in the keynote area to share your ideas and learn from your colleagues.