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!

10:15am CDT

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

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

Room 512

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 10:15am - 11:05am CDT
Room 512

Concurrent Sessions, #2

Audience Beginner, k-12

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

Using Your Clear Touch Panel With Ease

Monday October 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm 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 12:00pm - 12:25pm CDT
Room 512

Sprint, Technology Focus

Company Clear Touch
Audience Beginner

12:35pm CDT

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

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

Room 512

Speakers

Casey White

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

Concurrent Sessions, #3

Audience Beginner, k-12

1:35pm CDT

Using History and Reading to Build Student Creativity

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

Room 512

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

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

Concurrent Sessions, #4