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!

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

Room 501

Speakers

April Maroney

Innovation and Instructional Coach

Elise Schnarr

Innvotion and Instructional Coach

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am CDT
Room 501

Sprint

Audience elementary, Beginner

11:30am CDT

Lunch Sprint: SchoolAi: Using the Spaces feature

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

Room 909

Stop by for a demonstration of the SPACES tool within 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 11:30am - 11:55am CDT
Room 909

Sprint, Technology Focus

11:30am CDT

Lunch Sprint: So you want to work with Dogs!

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

Room 907

During this session you will meet our District Therapy dogs, and hear about what training is required to work in school, nursing homes and hospitals settings. We will talk about how having a Therapy dog in your building will affect your ( handler) school schedule. You might also be interested in the steps that you would need to take to have a Therapy dog at your school. We will also talk about the research behind having school Therapy dogs.

Speakers

Meredith LaSala

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am CDT
Room 907

Sprint, Connect/Network

Audience Beginner
Subject Therapy Dogs

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

Sprint: LightSpeed Classroom Management (RayPec Teachers Only)

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

Room 514

Join this to get started with your Lightspeed Classroom Management. The focus will be on getting your classes setup.

Speakers

Sergio Villegas

Regional Sales Manager, LightSpeed

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am CDT
Room 514

Sprint

11:30am CDT

Using Your Clear Touch Panel With Ease

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

Room 512

Join this short session to learn the basics about your Clear Touch TV panel

Speakers

Dan Reid

KCAV

Monday October 7, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am CDT
Room 512

Sprint, Technology Focus

Company Clear Touch
Audience Beginner

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

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Sprint: RP Therapy Dogs

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

Room 937

What is a Therapy Dog? Come find out the mission behind the therapy dog program here at RayPec including the potential and practicality that this program has to offer for our staff and students.

Speakers