Session Descriptions

Transforming Differentiated Instruction with AI
Denine Jimmerson, Co-Founder of EduHub Consulting Group
Dr. Bola Disu, Co-Founder of EduHub Consulting Group

Join us for a 40-minute exploration where we learn about AI technologies’ transformative role in education. This session is designed for educators looking to learn how to use AI to create specific differentiation activities to meet the needs of core groups of students in the classrooms. 

* Understanding AI in Education: A quick introduction to how AI can be a game changer in educational settings.

* Differentiating Lesson Plans: Practical, hands-on strategies (that educators can take with them to use immediately in the classroom) to use AI, such as ChatGPT, to modify and enrich existing lesson plans.

* Increasing Student Engagement: Techniques to leverage AI for creating more interactive and engaging learning experiences.

Interactive Components:

Participants will receive a workbook designed to help them create prompts for ChatGPT. The session also includes a hands-on segment where educators are supported with using AI to design differentiated activities (aligned with targeted learning objectives) that support support the individual needs of their students.

Who Should Attend:

Educators, curriculum developers, and technology integrators who are keen on integrating AI to support a more engaging and personalized learning environment for students.

6 Ways Generative AI Can Help Secondary Students Raise Their Learning Game
Rushton Hurley, Director of Innovation at Junipero Serra High School

You know students might use it to cheat. You are probably aware that it can save you thunderous amounts of time. But do you know how generative AI can turn a mid-range student into an academically confident and much more mature teen? Or how it can help a student who has trouble paying attention? In this session, we'll do a hands-on exploration using ChatGPT, Gemini, or whichever generative AI tool you prefer so that you can bring these academic hacks to students who can use them to significantly ramp up their learning game.

Get on the MagicSchool AI Bus!
Kelly Shuffield, Instructional Technology Facilitator at Little Rock School District

This session will focus on MagicSchool AI. This platform provides a great starting point for educators to get on the AI bus. MagicSchool has over 70 "tools" or templates such as Lesson Plan, Unit Plan Generator, Text Rewriter, Rubric Generator, DOK, Project Based Learning, and many more. Educators can start with these tools to enhance their lessons and still leave them time to enjoy life out of the classroom. Once educators are familiar with the tools, they can use Raina, MagicSchool's Chatbot, to tweak what they have generated or create an open prompt without using the tools. Come on and Get on the MagicSchool AI Bus!

AI Powered Classrooms
Rachelle Dené Poth, Spanish and STEAM Teacher at Riverview JR Sr High School

Let's focus on the uses of Artificial Intelligence and how these tools can transform learning and enable educators to save time and provide more for students. We will talk about Generative AI and dive into its uses, and concerns, and explore how it is evolving and the implications for education and the future of work.

Design Project-Based Learning Experiences with AI
Aatash Parikh, Founder/ CEO of Inkwire

Interested in inquiry-based or project-based learning? Want to create more engaging, hands-on learning experiences – but don't always have the time? Why use AI simply to create traditional lessons or worksheets, when you can use it rethink or redesign what learning looks like for your students? Learn how to use Inkwire and our AI-powered design tool to design the learning experiences you wish you had as a student.

Artificially Yours: The Increasing Power of AI Fueling Your Everyday Workflow
Morgan Taylor, Client Success Specialist at Proximity Learning

Most of us already rely on artificial intelligence every day without even realizing it. In this session, we’ll discuss the AI capabilities that power popular education tools like Canva, Grammarly, and Google Workspace. Learn how these platforms leverage AI to enhance and streamline workflows for educators through features like design automation, writing improvement, and time optimization.

Participants will walk away with an understanding of how AI can save time and improve processes in your everyday EdTech capacity – from teachers to tech coaches and even administrators! Discover creative ways to enhance productivity by taking advantage of the AI already at your fingertips.

AI for Writing Evaluations
Daniel Kingsbook, Curriculum Advisor at Imagine Learning

This session explores the efficacy of using AI to provide feedback on writing for ELA classes. This session is intended to be hands-on, and we will explore both AI's strengths and limitations. In this session we will share our experiences with this, offer any learned best-practices, and then practice using AI to develop rubrics that we can then use to score samples of writing. Come prepared with some student writing samples!

The Power of Connection: Rethinking AI's Role in Education
Stephanie Howell, Teacher Success Champion at Kami

Explore the crucial role of human connection in education and how it redefines AI's place in the learning landscape. Discover how empathy, oxytocin, and rapport between educators and learners can be enhanced with AI, not replaced—Reimagine education technology focusing on authentic connections and personalized learning experiences. 

AI for Special Education K12
Mara Steiu, Masters in Education at Stanford University

Kayleigh Miller, Special Education Teacher at Franklin McKinley School District

Learn how to use AI in order to automate and enhance special education workloads - track students' progress in context of IEP goals, personalize assessments and classroom materials given various special needs profiles, and coordinate communication across stakeholders. 

Unlock the Power of AI in Your Classroom!
Ernesto Rodriguez, Account Executive - District Partnerships at Kahoot!

Kahoot! will present about Kahoot! EDU. The latest version of the platform includes AI technology to help support classroom teachers and students. Kahoot! EDU is more than an app and a quiz. Power-up teaching, formative assessment, and critical thinking, while encouraging engagement to boost academic performance. 

Oh No You Didn't: Spilling the Tea on AI in the Classroom
Katie McNamara, Teacher Librarian & Clinical Professor at KHSD & FPU 

It’s time to dig beyond time saving and assistive collaboration. Join me for an honest thought-provoking session exploring  the ethical implications and potential risks associated with placing too much trust in AI. We'll reflect on current AI practices, examine the importance of responsible AI integration in educational settings, and discuss essential strategies to balance innovation while safeguarding students.  

Create Fast, Differentiate with Ease with Quizizz AI
Felisa Ford, Professional Learning Coach at Quizizz

In this session, learn how to use the power of Quizizz AI, your personalized teaching assistant to generate content quickly to support every student and learning style.  Generate activities in seconds from YouTube videos, PDFs, or educational websites with the AI Chrome Extension.  Increase efficiency and digitize content you already have with AI worksheets to activities. Use Quizizz AI to create the right reading material with AI generated comprehension passages.  With Quizizz AI you can plan in seconds not weekends. 

Unlocking Potential: Harnessing AI in Education & Transforming Assessment
Erin Asamoto, Assistant Principal at Scotts Valley Middle School

Scope and sequence of AI use in the classroom and how to unAI your assessments 

Empowered by AI to Choose: A Tech-Forward Approach to Personalized Learning
Andrew Easton, Education Speaker, Author, Podcaster and Consultant 

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the wealth of AI-powered tech tools available? If so, join us for a session grounded in a practical approach to student-driven learning that provides structure and clarity for how, when, and where AI can be leveraged to empower learners to personalize their experiences.

Questions? 

Contact Stephanie Sumarna, EdTech & Innovation ToSA at ssumarna@santacruzcoe.org or (831) 466-5810.