A.I. and Innovation Summit: Full Schedule

Are you ready to embark on a journey of educational transformation?

The world is abuzz with innovation in education, and artificial intelligence is leading the charge. The A.I. and Innovation Summit is your passport to exploring how to revolutionize your classroom.

Whether you’re a seasoned educator, a curious administrator, or a tech enthusiast, this summit is your chance to:

Discover the latest advancements in AI for education: Dive deep into how AI can personalize learning, support educators, and empower students of every background.
Explore practical applications and real-world experiences: Learn from inspiring educators who are already revolutionizing their classrooms.
Network: Connect with like-minded individuals forging partnerships that transcend classrooms and districts.
Collaborate: Spark ideas, share best practices, and be a part of shaping the future of education for all.

Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to lead the charge in your own educational sphere!

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9:15am CDT

Round Table: Demystifying DESE Teacher Externships

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT

Patio Commons

Educators will unpack the elements necessary to plan and execute an educator externship. Externships can be 1 day or up to 5 day experience onsite with area businesses and industries. DESE grant funds are available to help offset the costs. These educator experiences carry back with the educators to the students they influence. It's the ripple effect needed to help educators feel comfortable talking about jobs and roles needed now and in the future.

Speakers

Elaine Metcalf

career pathways consultant

Dr. Elaine Metcalf serves as the Kansas City Pathways Regional Director. She joined the Pathways team in January of 2024. Elaine is a long-time educator with a strong background in CTE leadership. She takes pride in serving on teams to glean innovative practices to help meet an... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
Patio Commons

Round table, Connect/Network

Audience Beginner, secondary

9:15am CDT

Real World Learning, And What It Can Do For Teachers, Not Just Students

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT

604 Lecture Hall

Real World Learning (RWL) is a Kansas City initiative that works to prepare our region, students, and employers for the future. But, what does that mean for you as an educator? This session is designed to provide attendees with a concise overview of RWL, awareness of their own role in the initiative, and of course, immediately implementable ideas to bring it to life with their students.

Speakers

Chloe West

Executive Administrator, Real World Learning

Salvador Ocampo

Program Leader, RWL Initiative

Angee Simmons

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
604 Lecture Hall

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience administrators, Beginner, electives, secondary, counselors

9:15am CDT

Rethinking Assessment: How do you know what students actually know and can do?

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT

Room 705

This session will delve into the importance of authentic assessments in the classroom. Participants will learn how to design assessments that not only evaluate student knowledge but also promote deeper learning and engagement. We will discuss various assessment methods, including formative and summative assessments, and share best practices for implementation.

Speakers

Sheri Richardson

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 705

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience intermediate, secondary

9:15am CDT

Playground-Canvas Uncovering Hidden Gems

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT

Patio Commons

Join this playground opportunity to find out about tools you may not know existed in Canvas. Ask questions you never seem time to ask about or just spend time building out a module while someone is nearby to answer questions!

Speakers

Jason Waltz

Instructional Technology Specialist, Raymore-Peculiar School District

Blended LearningCanvasPLNGoogle

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Patio Commons

Playground, Technology Focus

Audience secondary, advanced, Beginner

10:15am CDT

Round Table: Demystifying DESE Teacher Externships

Monday October 7, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Patio Commons

Speakers

Elaine Metcalf

career pathways consultant

Monday October 7, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Patio Commons

Round table, Connect/Network

Audience Beginner, secondary

10:15am CDT

Creating AI resistant assessments/assignments

Monday October 7, 2024 10:15am - 11:05am CDT

Room 501

We will talk about what goes into creating creating AI resistant assignments and assessments. This includes how to plan lessons to promote original student work, the components to include in the lesson, what products work well for student creation, and some examples of assignments and assessments that can be adapted to your subject area.

Speakers

Paula Erickson

Jennifer Bailey

Monday October 7, 2024 10:15am - 11:05am CDT
Room 501

Concurrent Sessions, #2

Audience secondary

11:30am CDT

Lunch Sprint: What is an MVA and Why is it Important to our Students?

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am CDT

Room 214

An Market Value Asset (MVA) is a graduation requirement for the Class of 2027 and beyond. But what is an MVA? What counts and what doesn't? How does a student earn an MVA? And, how can I, as an educator, help students meet this requirement? Find out the answers to all of these questions during this sprint.

Speakers

Kristel Barr

Chief of Academics

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am CDT
Room 214

Sprint

Audience secondary, Beginner

11:30am CDT

Nerd Out: Did you know this about Canvas?

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT

Media Center

Stop by to Nerd Out no some feature within Canvas you may not know about!

Speakers

Ryan Stanley

Account Executive, Instructure

Education thought-partner and leader. Account Executive with Instructure, the Makers of Canvas. 22 years of experience in the classroom, building administration, and district administration - the majority of those years in Missouri. Here to help improve teaching and learning with... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Media Center

Nerd Out, Technology Focus

Audience advanced, Beginner, administrators, secondary
Subject Canvas

11:30am CDT

Nerd Out: Right Question Method

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT

Room 506

This is a student driven strategy that fulfills the priority standard of students developing compelling questions. Students will be creating questions around a focus item.

Speakers

Laura Streeby

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Room 506

Nerd Out

Audience secondary, intermediate, electives

11:30am CDT

Nerding out with Nearpod: Taking passive notetakers to active learners

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT

Room 910

The session would show the variety of tools that exist in Nearpod and how they can be used to engage learners with content.

Speakers

Kelli Anderson

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Room 910

Nerd Out, Technology Focus

Audience Beginner, secondary

11:30am CDT

Roundtable: Educational Innovation - The Role of Internships in Education

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT

Room 911

This presentation explores the evolving landscape of education, emphasizing the critical role of internships in driving innovation and preparing students for the future. Attendees will learn how internships provide real-world experiences that enhance academic learning, develop essential skills, and bridge the gap between education and industry. By examining successful models and outcomes, we will highlight the transformative impact internships have on student engagement, career readiness, and overall educational effectiveness. Join us to discover how integrating internships into educational curricula can foster a dynamic, innovative, and future-ready learning environment.

Speakers

Michael Robins

Program Director, PROX

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Room 911

Round table

Audience secondary, administrators, electives
Area internships

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Sprint: "Bridging Education and the Real World: Connecting Students to Market Value Opportunities through Community Partnerships"

Monday October 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm CDT

Room 214

In this session, I will share how Ray-Pec School District bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world through community partnerships. We will explore how our Client Connected Projects provide students with hands-on experience and market value skills while fostering relationships with local businesses. I will also discuss how these partnerships are preparing students for a future shaped by AI, technology, and innovation.

Speakers

Sam Johnson

Monday October 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm CDT
Room 214

Sprint

Audience secondary, Beginner, elementary

12:35pm CDT

AI in the Classroom: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Student Success

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT

Room 939

In today's digital age, AI is becoming an increasingly integral part of students' lives. While many educators may view AI as a threat to academic integrity, a more proactive approach is essential to ensure that students are equipped to use AI responsibly and effectively.
This session will explore the ways in which students are already interacting with AI tools. By understanding how students are utilizing these tools, educators can better support their learning and development. Additionally, the session will introduce SchoolAI, a district-approved AI tool that can be leveraged to enhance student learning and provide personalized feedback. By attending this session, educators will gain valuable insights into the role of AI in education and learn practical strategies for effectively incorporating AI into their teaching practices.

Speakers

Brooke Urbina

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 939

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience Beginner, secondary

12:35pm CDT

They can do that? How Special Education Students can be a Part of Real World Learning

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT

Room 214

As we work towards the Kauffman Foundation goal of 100% of all students in the Kansas City area earning a Market Value Asset by 2030, a question arises for many: what about our special education students? The presenter will share her story of how special education transition students fully integrated into real world learning through Client Connected Project work with regular education counterparts and exceeded everyone's expectations, including her own.

Speakers

Katie Huff

LEAD Transition Teacher, Raymore-Peculiar School District

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 214

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience Regular Education Teachers, secondary, Special Education Teachers, Beginner
Subject Real World Learning

12:35pm CDT

What does it mean to have a therapy dog in secondary school?

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT

Room 501

Join this session to hear all about the ins and outs of having a therapy dog. This session will have a secondary focus.

Speakers

Jennifer Ramirez

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 501

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience secondary

12:35pm CDT

Deep Dive: Empowering Students through Real-World Learning

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 2:25pm CDT

Room 718

Join us for an engaging session that explores innovative strategies to enhance student learning by integrating real-world experiences into your lessons. This collaborative workshop will provide quick and effective ways to modify your existing curriculum, ensuring that students not only learn but also see the relevance of their education in real-world contexts. Come ready to share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and leave with practical tools to empower your students through authentic learning experiences.

Speakers

Tammy Novak

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 718

Concurrent Sessions, #2

Audience secondary, Beginner
Subject Real World Learning

12:35pm CDT

Deep Dive:Why Should I Care About Design Thinking?: An Innovative Approach to Teaching

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 2:25pm CDT

Room 916

Participants will engage in a fast-paced human-centered design cycle, followed by a discussion on how this approach can be used in the classroom to amplify student voice, foster a culture of empathy, and create innovative learning experiences.

Speakers

Christina Hocker

Director of Education, Startland Education

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 916

Deep Dive

Company Startland Education
Audience administrators, secondary
Subject Design Thinking

1:35pm CDT

Rethinking Assessment: How do you know what students actually know and can do?

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT

Room 705

Speakers

Sheri Richardson

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 705

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience intermediate, secondary

1:35pm CDT

RP RWL Teacher CoHort

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT

Room 214

Are you an educator eager to engage your students in more Real World Learning? Learn to effectively implement MVA quality activities in both core and elective classrooms. -How to work within your school or district network for support (i.e., Principal, RWL Coordinator, school counselors, instructional coaches, etc.) -Strategies for engaging with employers -Access to resources -Building the student journey to real-world learning success Network with other educators in-person to develop a district wide understanding of current RWL work in our secondary classrooms.

Speakers

Emily Craig

English IV Teacher and A+ Tutoring Coordinator, Raymore Peculiar High School

Stefani Russ

Katie Huff

LEAD Transition Teacher, Raymore-Peculiar School District

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 214

Concurrent Sessions, #4

Audience administrators, secondary
Subject Real World Learning

1:35pm CDT

Using History and Reading to Build Student Creativity

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT

Room 512

During the session, educators will be provided with tools for teaching with a myriad of literature (short form, poetry, children's books, novels) that could be used to engage students in learning about WWI in a variety of different settings, not exclusively history classrooms. Educators will then choose between two different creative writing activities to participate in; one oriented around poetry and another around short stories; both include building inspiration from historical artifacts.

Speakers

Nicole Dobronski

K-12 Education Specialist, National WWI Museum and Memorial

Nicole Dobronski, the K-12 Education Specialist at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, leverages over a decade of classroom teaching experience in public schools. She has designed lesson plans for organizations like PBS Learning Media: Ken Burns and facilitated online and in-person... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 512

Concurrent Sessions, #4

Audience elementary, secondary
Subject Social Studies

1:35pm CDT

Your Words or Mine: Considering AI in Secondary Writing!

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT

Room 703

A brief history of AI will be shared (condensed Lit Review) followed by key considerations for secondary teachers (Ethics, access) as well as several practical approaches to consider when implementing AI in the secondary classroom (focusing on the process of writing rather than the product).

Speakers

Jared Berg

Instructional Specialist, Emints

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 703

Concurrent Sessions

Audience intermediate, secondary

2:30pm CDT

Sprint: What is an MVA and Why is it Important to our Students?

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 214

Speakers

Kristel Barr

Chief of Academics

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 214

Sprint

Audience secondary, Beginner

2:30pm CDT

Using History and Reading to Build Student Creativity

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT

Room 512

Speakers

Nicole Dobronski

K-12 Education Specialist, National WWI Museum and Memorial

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 512

Concurrent Sessions, #4

Audience elementary, secondary
Subject Social Studies

2:30pm CDT

Playground: Interdisciplinary Opportunities with the Anatomage table

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Room 510

The playground session will give teachers the opportunity to learn more about the table's capabilities and how it engages students on a whole new level. In addition, there are many opportunities for teachers of other disciplines to utilize the table in their own area(s) and/or to partner with science teachers.

Speakers

Jennifer Talley

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Room 510

Playground, Technology Focus

Audience secondary

2:30pm CDT

Playground: Sphero Indie's and Rovr's

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Patio Commons

Come try out the Sphero Indie's and Rovrs and learn how they can be used in your classroom.

Speakers

Jake Seely

Head of Regional Partnerships- West Region, Sphero

Sphero Edu provides a toolset that is unbounded in its potential by weaving hardware, software, and community engagement together. While coding and 21st century skills are necessary, our program also goes beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Patio Commons

Playground, Technology Focus

Company Sphero
Audience elementary, secondary

2:30pm CDT

Real World Learning in Real Time

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Room 705

Teachers who are newer to RWL/CCPs can connect with peers across the district/metro and talk about how they are bringing these skills into their curriculum regardless of content or grade level. Gain opportunities for discussion and get resources that serve as an jumpstart for peers to work through their issues and share their highs and lows with embracing RWL.

Speakers