Course description
Dive into the Future: A Full-Day AI Immersion Workshop for Educators
This workshop is your gateway to the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This full-day exploration is designed to be a fun, safe space where you can get your hands dirty and play with the tools that are shaping the future of learning.
This workshop will demonstrate how AI can make you a more productive and efficient educator. We'll delve into the capabilities of cutting-edge AI tools like Gemini from Google, Magicschool.ai, Canva, Schoolai.com, and Diffit.com. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, you'll gain a solid foundation in AI concepts, understanding how they can be applied to your daily teaching practice. Leave behind the fear of the unknown. This workshop is all about discovery. We'll explore real-world examples to show you how AI can be used to:
- Personalize Instruction
- Boost Engagement
- Support Diverse Learners
- Meet the principles of UDL
By the end of this workshop, you'll walk away with a clear understanding of AI's potential in education, equipped with the knowledge and confidence to explore its various applications in your own classroom. This is your chance to not just learn about AI, but to experience the future of teaching firsthand.
About the Presenter
Anne Truger is a Digital Learning Specialist at TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804. She has over 20 years of classroom experience in Special Ed, Instructional Tech and Administration. She is a member of the Promethean PEP Squad, Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Certified Innovator, DEN STAR, Tech4Learning Innovative Educator, past President of ICE (Illinois) and former co-chair for the ICE Conference. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University in partnership with ISTE: Supervision and Leadership program. Anne has presented at CUE 2017, ISTE 2001-2023, ICE 1998-2018, TCEA 2015, Tech Learning Live Chicago 2014- 2016 and was a featured speaker at MACUL 2009-2012.
Agenda
9 - 9:30 Welcome and Intro
9:30-10:30 Define and ID AI
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 11:30 AI Scaffolded Tools Exploration
11:30 -12:30 Lunch (provided) - CANCELLATION DATE FOR LUNCH COUNT IS APRIL 4, 2025 5pm
12:30 - 1:45 Prompt Engineering and AI Prompt Generated Tools
1:45 - 2 Break
2 - 2:15 Continued exploration
2:15 - 3 Share-a bration!
Approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education clock hours for Kansas-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Apply AI tools to personalize instruction and support diverse learners
- Enhance student engagement with AI-powered resources
- Build confidence in integrating AI principles into your teaching practice
Refund Policy
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.