A.I. and Innovation Summit

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A.I. and Innovation Summit

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!

9:15am CDT

AI in Canvas - How to improve your classroom at scale

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

A Canvas team member will share how you can leverage AI in your Canvas environment.

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 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 508

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Company Canvas
Audience intermediate
Area Secondary teachers

9:15am CDT

Computer Science and Computational Thinking with our Littles

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

In this session, educators will learn how to utilize robots with their students. We will discuss ELA, Math, SEL and other concepts that can be incorporated into computer science. Be prepared to have fun and collaborate with other educators.

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 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 714

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Company Sphero
Audience Beginner

9:15am CDT

Educational Neuroscience: Body and Brain Brilliance

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

Accessible, practical and innovative, Body and Brain Brilliance (the work of Dr. Lori Desautal), has the power to guide educators and administrators to provide the regulated, positive repeated experiences students need to thrive. Come and learn about the way our brains and nervous system integrate to be able to respond, instead of react, to what we see in our classrooms, and also how to teach this to our students. This is the absolute cutting edge of Tier 1 behavior management. You will walk away with practical activities to do with your students to soothe educator and student nervous systems.

Speakers

Allison Scott

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 501

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience administrators, Beginner, k-12
Subject Supporting Students

9:15am CDT

Empowering Early Readers: Applying "7 Mighty Moves" in the Classroom

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

This session is designed to equip K-3 teachers with actionable strategies based on the science of reading and the book "7 Mighty Moves." Teachers will engage in practical exercises, stepping into the role of students to experience the power of these moves firsthand. The session will provide "do-tomorrow" strategies that can be immediately implemented to help young readers efficiently acquire and transfer essential reading skills. Furthermore, the session will highlight how AI can support these reading strategies by offering personalized reading recommendations, automating assessment processes, and providing targeted interventions to help each student reach their full potential.

Speakers

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 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 709

Concurrent Sessions, #1

9:15am CDT

How is AI Being Used in the Workforce?

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

This panel discussion will include business partners from the KC Metro area. They will be sharing how AI is being used in their work and how it has changed the landscape of their industry. Teachers will gain insight into how we need to prepare our students in their post-secondary journey.

Speakers

Sam Johnson

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 214

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience Beginner, administrators, k-12
Subject Panel Discussion

9:15am CDT

Human Forward Assignment and Assessment

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

Hardening your assignments/assessments off against easy AI cheating and improving authentic responses

Speakers

Bob Martin

Tech Integration Specialist, Morenet

The last year of my professional life has been a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence. Specifically, how to leverage it in the education environment. I have created half a dozen classes and presented to over 800 teachers specifically about how they can use AI as professionals... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 704

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Company Morenet
Audience Beginner, k-12

9:15am CDT

Intro to A.I. for Educators That Are Reluctant Technology Users

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

An introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Educators that are reluctant technology users. The session will include tools to create personalized learning, increase productivity and efficiency, and creating and supplementing content. There will be step by step directions and the opportunity to work with the tools as well as learning “why” educators need to understand AI tools.

Speakers

Kent Yocum

Dr. Yocum joined the KC-RPDC in June as a School Improvement Consultant in Special Education. His areas of passion include working with diverse and high poverty student populations, innovative instructional practice and testing and data. His experience encompasses, general education... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 506

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Company UMKC RPDC
Audience Beginner, k-12

9:15am CDT

Real World Learning with Museums and Cultural Organizations

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

During this session, we'll explore how museums and cultural organizations can support schools' Real World Learning efforts in a variety of ways. From authentic applications of curriculum to internships and client-connected projects, there are opportunities for museums and schools to work together to grow student engagement and community connection. We'll look at examples of existing projects and consider future possibilities and best practices for these types of collaborations.

Speakers

Bonnie Thomas

Museum Educator, Nelson Atkins Museum

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 514

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Company Nelson Atkins Museum
Audience k-12, intermediate

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

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

Talkin' About the Generations

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

This session will help participants understand the characteristics of the generations that impact classroom learning. Teachers will leave with strategies to engage students of Generation Alpha.

Speakers

Tammy Novak

Amanda Kilgore

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 505

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience k-12, administrators, counselors

9:15am CDT

The Next Frontier: Integrating SchoolAI for Enhanced Learning in K-12

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

Main Performing Arts Center

This session on AI in education aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how SchoolAI is transforming K-12 education. Participants will be introduced to various AI-driven tools, assistants, and spaces developed by SchoolAI and will learn how to integrate these technologies effectively into their teaching practices. The session includes an informative presentation on the basics of AI in education with a focus on SchoolAI's contributions, hands-on demos of SchoolAI tools, real-world case studies showcasing successful implementations of SchoolAI technologies, interactive discussions on AI integration, and a workshop model for planning the integration of SchoolAI into teaching practices. As we say at SchoolAI…”AI is not the thing, its the thing that gets you to the thing!” Expected outcomes include increased knowledge of AI's role in education, awareness of SchoolAI tools, concrete ideas for implementing SchoolAI technologies, improved teaching practices using SchoolAI, and opportunities for networking and collaboration on future projects involving SchoolAI.

Speakers

Trevor Goertzen

Regional Growth Director, SchoolAi

SchoolAI revolutionizes education with its advanced AI platform, offering tools for creating research-backed materials and AI assistants as dynamic teaching partners. It ensures a safe, interactive environment compliant with COPPA and FERPA, fosters higher-level thinking, and provides... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Main Performing Arts Center

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Company School AI
Audience Beginner

9:15am CDT

What's an AI's favorite place at school? The "space" bar!

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

In this session we will raise the bar for teachers and show off the latest and greatest resources that can assist in your daily workflow including but not limited to language model gpt's, picture, video, and musical AI tools.

Speakers

Sage Arnote

Tech Coach, Independence School District

I'm a google ninja that loves anything that can enhance classroom instruction! I come from Independence MO and assist all levels of teachers/students. My district has a large implementation of chromebooks, but we also cater to ipads and other devices.

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 708

Concurrent Sessions, #1

9:15am CDT

Where Students Learn Matters

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

As we continue to think about modern ways to provide instruction through the tools made possible through artificial intelligence, it will be essential that we use best practices in learning space design to sync how students learn with where students learn. Join this session for easy wins, quick change and best practices on designing the spaces where students learn.

Speakers

Bob Dillon

Featured Speaker, Innovative School Designs

Dr. Robert Dillon has served as a thought leader in education over the last twenty years as a teacher, principal, and director of innovation. Dr. Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students. Dr. Dillon serves on... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 706

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience Beginner

10:15am CDT

AI in Canvas - How to improve your classroom at scale

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

A Canvas team member will share how you can leverage AI in your Canvas environment.

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 10:15am - 11:05am CDT
Room 508

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Company Canvas
Audience intermediate
Area Secondary teachers

10:15am CDT

Real World Learning with Museums and Cultural Organizations

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

During this session, we'll explore how museums and cultural organizations can support schools' Real World Learning efforts in a variety of ways. From authentic applications of curriculum to internships and client-connected projects, there are opportunities for museums and schools to work together to grow student engagement and community connection. We'll look at examples of existing projects and consider future possibilities and best practices for these types of collaborations.

Speakers

Bonnie Thomas

Museum Educator, Nelson Atkins Museum

Monday October 7, 2024 10:15am - 11:05am CDT
Room 514

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Company Nelson Atkins Museum
Audience k-12, intermediate

1:35pm CDT

Educational Neuroscience: Body and Brain Brilliance

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

Accessible, practical and innovative, Body and Brain Brilliance (the work of Dr. Lori Desautal), has the power to guide educators and administrators to provide the regulated, positive repeated experiences students need to thrive. Come and learn about the way our brains and nervous system integrate to be able to respond, instead of react, to what we see in our classrooms, and also how to teach this to our students. This is the absolute cutting edge of Tier 1 behavior management. You will walk away with practical activities to do with your students to soothe educator and student nervous systems.

Speakers

Allison Scott

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 501

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience administrators, Beginner, k-12
Subject Supporting Students

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

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 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 705

Concurrent Sessions, #1

Audience intermediate, secondary

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