A.I. and Innovation Summit

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

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

Keri Pinney

Innovation and Instructional Coach

Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Room 503

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience elementary, administrators

12:35pm CDT

AI In the Classroom: A Practical Approach

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

Students are already using AI in our classrooms whether teachers allow it or not. In the session, teachers will have the opportunity to examine AI tools and strategies but more importantly, the pedagogy behind it! After leaving this session, your teacher toolbox will be expanded with great resources you can use in your classroom TOMORROW!

Speakers

Rhett Oldham

Director of Social Studies Curriculum, DESE

My name is Rhett Oldham, and I am the DESE Director of Social Studies Curriculum for the State of Missouri.Prior to that I taught 7th Grade American History II and 8th Grade World History at Ste. Genevieve Middle School. I have a real passion for history and want my students to understand... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 705

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience Beginner, k-12

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

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

Basics of AI

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

Are you new to this artificial intelligence world? Join this session to understand the basics of A.I and get comfortable using it.

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 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 704

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Company Morenet
Audience Beginner, k-12

12:35pm CDT

Building the Ideal Classroom

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

Creating the ideal classroom is essential for fostering a positive and productive learning environment. The session will focus building a classroom environment that support student success and reduces disruptions to the learning environment.

Speakers

Kathy Growney

Consultant, RPDC

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 714

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience intermediate
Subject Supporting Students

12:35pm CDT

Canva Classroom Magic for Advanced Users

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

Discover innovative ways to enhance student engagement and creativity using Canva in the classroom. This session will explore how educators can design visually appealing lessons, interactive materials, and student projects that foster collaboration, personalized learning, and digital literacy. Learn how to integrate Canva’s tools into your curriculum to create dynamic, future-ready learning experiences that inspire students to communicate their ideas in creative and impactful ways. Perfect for educators seeking to bring fresh, visual learning strategies into their classroom.

Speakers

Ashlie Renfro

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 508

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience intermediate, advanced, k-12

12:35pm CDT

Dipping your toes into the sand...I mean Building Thinking Classrooms

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

Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) is an approach developed by Peter Liljedahl to create optimal conditions for deep mathematical thinking and learning in classrooms. Here's a crash course on the key ideas and some practical ways to implement them: Core Concepts of BTC BTC is built around 14 research-based practices that aim to get more students thinking, thinking more deeply, and thinking for longer periods. T he main goals are to: Increase student engagement Promote deeper mathematical understanding Create learner-centered environments Encourage student ownership of learning

Speakers

Casey White

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 512

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience Beginner, k-12

12:35pm CDT

Protecting Against Cybercriminals: Safe AI Practices for Teachers and Students

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

Use generative AI in a safe and secure manner. Spot how cybercriminals use the tools to scam and defraud. Proactive safe practices for teachers and students.

Speakers

Tracey Hawkins

Safety and Security Source

Tracey Hawkins, aka “Tracey, the Safety Lady,” is a leading safety and security expert. She’s a powerhouse speaker, writer, trainer, and international content creator who has created and delivered safety and security programs, in-person and virtually, since 1995She hosts the... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 703

Concurrent Sessions, #3

12:35pm CDT

The Working Memory and the Brain

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

Ever wonder why your students, “Aren’t Getting It?” This 60-minute presentation focuses on the Power of Working Memory across all age levels. Working memory and the brains attention space are closely interconnected. Working memory is the system responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for complex tasks, such as problem-solving, reasoning, language comprehension and decision-making. It allows students AND adults to keep information “on-line” for a short period of time while we use it to perform mental operations. This engaging presentation is light-hearted, yet eye-opener for educators as they understand the ‘ah’ha’of their particular students attention span.

Speakers

Dr. J. Michael Pragman

UMKC-RPDC

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 510

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Company UMKC RPDC
Audience administrators, k-12

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

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

Using AI for Work Flow Efficiently as a Building Leader

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

Outline a "week in the life" of an admin using AI to complete tasks, communication, presentations, etc. faster and better

Speakers

Kiley Brown

Administrator

Amanda Barr

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 912

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience administrators, EC-5

12:35pm CDT

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

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

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

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

Monday October 7, 2024 12:35pm - 1:25pm 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 12:35pm - 1:25pm CDT
Room 708

Concurrent Sessions, #3

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

Keri Pinney

Innovation and Instructional Coach

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 503

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience elementary, administrators

1:35pm CDT

Spaces for Thinking – How Technology-Enhanced Classrooms Can Support Humans Without Displacing Them

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

604 Lecture Hall

There is a tremendous potential for more effective integration of technology into educational spaces, and many questions remain about what “effective” actually means. This session will delve into the opportunities for space design to increase both ease of access and impacts to learning for educational technologies like AI, while also wrestling with how to keep the focus of classroom environments on students and learning rather than the tools themselves. The emphasis of the session will be on engaging a variety of perspectives, both enthusiastic and critical of AI technologies, to discuss how each educator can re-align their classroom environment to support their planned uses of learning technology contextualized in their personal pedagogy.

Speakers

Michael Ralph

Director of Research, Multistudio

Michael C. Ralph is the Director of Research for Multistudio. He completed a PhD in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas. He uses his background as both a K-12 and higher education instructor to connect research to issues of practice and experience... Read More →

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

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience Beginner, k-12

1:35pm CDT

Thinking Machines: Anticipating Issues with AI

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

AI has provided gateways for customized learning opportunities for students, but with every tool comes the propensity for abuse. In this session, we will explore the common issues anticipated by the rise of AI's use among students, and ways in which the district and administration can guard against them.

Speakers

James Nechleba

Attorney

Monday October 7, 2024 1:35pm - 2:25pm CDT
Room 708

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience administrators, k-12, Beginner

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