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8:00am CST

AI for Good: Transforming Tomorrow with Technology

Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST

In this session, we explore how AI can be effectively used as a learning tool while emphasizing the importance of digital citizenship. Students will discover how AI-powered educational technologies can personalize learning experiences, enhance engagement, and support diverse learning needs.

Speakers

Heather Brantley

CEER - CTE Digital Communications, Pine Tree ISD

Heather Brantley is an experienced educator and founder of HeatherTechEdu. With a background in instructional design and technology integration, Heather is passionate about helping teachers and students leverage the power of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Through HeatherTechEdu... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Conference Room 20/21 (3rd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Keyword AI

11:00am CST

Harnessing the Power of AI: Transforming Secondary ELA Lesson Planning and Instruction to Engage All Learners, Including Advanced Students [Secondary Focus]

Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)

Explore AI's potential to revolutionize Secondary ELA lesson planning through the workshop model. Learn to leverage AI tools for student-centered, differentiated lessons tailored to diverse abilities, including advanced learners. Develop AI-enhanced lesson plans to create engaging learning experiences for your students.

Speakers

Halo Rogers

MS ELA Curriculum & Instruction Academic Technology IST, NISD

Halo Rogers is an accomplished educator with a master's degree in curriculum & instruction, extensive experience as a middle school ELA teacher and Gifted and Talented Specialist, and a proven track record of leading curriculum development and facilitating professional development... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)

Differentiated Curriculum

Keyword AI, Secondary

3:15pm CST

AI Brilliance Unleashed: Nurturing Scholar Identities in the AI Era

Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting our education system. We must develop students’ scholar identities alongside their artificial intelligence literacy. This session will introduce the Artificial Intelligence Classroom Competencies in conjunction with the Scholar Identity Model™ as a means to prepare gifted and advanced learners in the age of machine learning.

Speakers

Dr. Julia Nyberg

Professor and Executive Director, Purdue University Global and California Association for the Gifted

Dr. Julia Nyberg is a Professor at Purdue University Global in Graduate Education. Dr. Nyberg was a K-6 classroom teacher and professional development expert before entering higher education. Dr. Nyberg’s research focuses on curriculum design that is culturally sustainable for diverse... Read More →

Gilman Whiting

Professor, Vanderbilt University

Dr. Whiting is a Professor at Vanderbilt University in African American and Diaspora Studies. Dr. Whiting's areas of research include educational disparity; special and gifted education; sociology of race, sports, and American culture; research methods, and fatherhood initiatives... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Keyword AI