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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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Monday, October 7
 

9:15am CDT

Seesaw: A New Lens on Learning
Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Want to learn about the latest Seesaw improvements to create meaningful, joyful learning experiences. Come learn about attaching grades and standards to activities, creating formative assessments, and learn about the Highlights folder!  

Speakers
KP

Keri Pinney

Innovation and Instructional Coach
Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 503

10:15am CDT

Unleashing the Power of AI in Elementary Education
Monday October 7, 2024 10:15am - 11:05am CDT
In, "Unleashing the Power of AI in Elementary Education," we will start with an accessible introduction to the basics of AI, demystifying its concepts and exploring how it can be harnessed to support teaching and learning. Next, you'll gain hands-on experience with key AI tools such as ChatGPT, School AI, Magic School, and Quizizz AI, discovering practical ways to integrate these technologies into your daily teaching practice. Finally, we’ll engage in collaborative discussions about how AI can impact your teaching approach, helping you envision and develop strategies to utilize AI in ways that meet your classroom’s unique needs and enhance student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Nowlin

Nicole Nowlin

Nicole is an Innovation Instructional Coach at Ray-Pec School District, bringing years of classroom experience from upper elementary and 6th grade to her new role. With a deep passion for teaching science and reading, she has recently focused on inquiry-based learning, particularly... Read More →
Monday October 7, 2024 10:15am - 11:05am CDT
Room 709

11:30am CDT

Lunch Sprint-Quick Wins: Brain-Based Strategies to Boost Student Engagement and Learning
Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am CDT
Speakers
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April Maroney

Innovation and Instructional Coach
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Elise Schnarr

Innvotion and Instructional Coach
Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am CDT
Room 501

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

1:35pm CDT

Seesaw: A New Lens on Learning
Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Want to learn about the latest Seesaw improvements to create meaningful, joyful learning experiences. Come learn about attaching grades and standards to activities, creating formative assessments, and learn about the Highlights folder!  

Speakers
KP

Keri Pinney

Innovation and Instructional Coach
Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 503

1:35pm CDT

Using History and Reading to Build Student Creativity
Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
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
avatar for Nicole Dobronski

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

2:30pm CDT

Sprint: Using Scratch, JR. in your classroom
Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Stop this SPRINT to understand how your little's can code by using Scratch, Jr.
Speakers
Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Patio Commons

2:30pm CDT

Using History and Reading to Build Student Creativity
Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
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
avatar for Nicole Dobronski

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 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 512

2:30pm CDT

Playground: Sphero Indie's and Rovr's
Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Come try out the Sphero Indie's and Rovrs and learn how they can be used in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Jake Seely

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

3:00pm CDT

Sprint: Coding is easy with Scratch
Monday October 7, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Stop by this Sprint session, to learn the basics of getting your students coding with Scratch!
Speakers
Monday October 7, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Patio Commons
 
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