Whether you are looking to save time, differentiate instruction, make content more engaging, or just connect your students with AI, MagicSchool AI has something for you. This session will focus on teacher and student-facing AI tools within the MagicSchool AI program. We will also explore ways to import and export content so that it can be readily used within your classroom.

August 8, 2024 9:30 - 10:30 (virtual)

Why should you join our #DCIBookStudy inspired by author @DashkaSlater? We'll explore #BeAccountable themes as we co-create resources for K-12 classrooms, schools, homes & communities!

6 weeks starting 7/8 - 8/12 4 pm EST

Register today:

https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=4782768&D=18589 #UseTech4Good

You will purchase the book on your own and join us for 2 synchronous sessions about the book. Then, if you are free you can join us at the AdironTeq conference to see the author's keynote. As artificial intelligence transforms how we live, work, and learn, this book guides educators on navigating the AI revolution thoughtfully and ethically. It explores how generative AI tools are disrupting classrooms while also unlocking new opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. This book study will explore the best uses, the tools and the strategies for aligning AI to our instructional goals.

Register: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=4782775&D=18589

Then, on August 22nd, come hear Carl's Keynote at Queensbury High School!

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Join us for a collaborative "technology playground" with Model Schools and Teq.com. Try out the newest Model Schools technology and be the first to reserve it for the upcoming school year. We will be featuring class sets of Marty the Robot, Intelino Trains, KaiBots, trail cameras, Kodable subscriptions, VR, and more. Teq.com will also be featuring some amazing products including Rocket Drones, Lu, Active Floor, and more. Play, learn, have fun, and bring engaging technology into your classroom for the 2024/25 school year!

July 25, 2024, Ballard Road Conference Center

Morning Session

Lunch and Learn

Afternoon Session

Join Krista in any or all of the following sessions. Each session will tie in the Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards to your curriculum for higher order thinking learning in your classroom.

Creating a Class Podcast to Scaffold Literary Analysis and Essay Writing in Grades 3-8

August 6, 2024 8:00 - 12:00

When teachers harness students' interests and identities as consumers of technology and multi-modal texts, they elevate student engagement with digital literacy and computational thinking skills and success with traditional school curricula. In this interactive workshop, Krista will share her step-by-step guide to podcasting with students and demonstrate how teaching skills through podcasting reduces the time it takes students to write essays by half! You will come away with resources and plans to bring podcasting to your classroom this fall!

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Short Films That Teach Reading Comprehension and Written Response to Students in Grades 3-12

August 8, 2024 9:00 - 12:00

Teaching reading comprehension through multimodal texts engages ALL learners regardless of their reading ability. In this workshop, Krista demonstrates how starting with films and digital texts scaffolds students' comprehension skills in accordance with the Science of Reading, and supports students' digital literacy and fluency skills. and ensures success with more traditional, written texts. Come away with ready to use resources, mentor texts, and access to Krista's short film and visual text library.

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Bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Your Classroom With Multimodal Texts, Grades 4-8

August 20, 2024 9:00 - 12:00

The texts we bring to our classrooms have the power to boost students' self confidence, build empathy for others, and help prepare students to be citizens of a global and diverse world. In this workshop, Krista shares multimodal texts and digital resources that work with any ELA curriculum and support students' digital literacy and fluency skills. She offers tips for facilitating conversations where students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the identities of individuals inside their classroom and in the larger world all while learning skills outlined in the Science of Reading. Come away with ready to use resources, lists of engaging and diverse texts, and access to Krista's identity project (perfect for starting off your school year).

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Our team has created book kits to help with the elementary rollout of the computer science and digital fluency standards. Save this link as more will be added this summer. Reach out to our Model Schools team to borrow or to have us in to teach any lessons.

Book Kits

I spent the last week of June at the Tech and Learning Leadership Conference and at ISTE. Here are some key takeaways:

Dr. Richard Charles, CIO at Denver Public Schools was the Keynote at Tech and Learning where he showcased the math and science behind AI and the future of education. He is working with CoSN on AI resources including guidance and a readiness toolkit that you can find attached below.

ISTE was incredible this year with so many presentations around artificial intelligence and the future of education. Here are some highlights and takeaways:

Playgrounds:

I had the pleasure to present at 4 playgrounds at ISTE this year. Here are the resources:

Higher Order Thinking

EdTech Coaching

Instructional Design

Multimedia Extravaganza

Vendor Presentations:

I was able to present at both the Quizizz booth and the Book Creator booth on AI and computer science respectively. Reach out if you would like to learn more about these programs.

ISTE AI Forum:

This forum was a 3 hour mini-conference within the ISTE conference to explore the impact AI is having on our lives. I gave a 4 minute TED style talk on AI and SEL for our students.

Bookmark this Wakelet collection as it will be updated over the next 6 months as more educators share their resources.

Want to practice your creation skills this summer? Check out this video on how you can text mask in Canva!

Reach out this summer if you need anything!

Laurie Guyon

lguyon@wswheboces.org

@WSWHEBOCESms

@SMILELearning

smilelearningedu.com