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!

9:15am CDT

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

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

Room 506

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

10:15am CDT

The Innovation of accommodations and modifications in the general education classroom.

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

Room 506

Attendees will be presented with common accommodations and modifications of Ray-Pec students and will be guided through how the implication of these components of a students' IEP (or 504) will strengthen the innovation, differentiation, engagement, and effectiveness of their regular education instruction. Attendees should leave understanding that accommodations/modifications can be a blueprint for crafting quality and engaging lessons for ALL learners.

Speakers

Amanda Coleman

Monday October 7, 2024 10:15am - 11:05am CDT
Room 506

Concurrent Sessions, #2

Audience k-12, Regular Education Teachers
Subject Special Education

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