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12/11 Plot Twists and Algorithms

12/17 Kami Unlocked: The All In One Digital Workflow - Virtual

1/22/2025 EdTech Cohort

1/22/2025 STEM Cohort

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Hey, Google Gurus and AI Aficionados! Are you ready to take your tech-savvy skills to the next dimension? If you're already a pro with Google tools and have been dabbling in the magic of Gemini, then this professional development is for YOU! We're not just talking about using AI; we're talking about becoming a certified AI leader in your school district. Get ready to have some fun, get your hands on the latest AI, and prepare to ace the Gemini Certified Educator exam!

🧠What You'll Master

Get ready to flex your brain muscles and walk away with some serious AI prowess. By the end of our time together, you'll be able to:

• Become a Generative AI Guru:

• Effortlessly explain mind-bending concepts like "Generative AI" and "Large Language Models" to your colleagues (and maybe even your grandma!).

• Identify the perfect Gemini tool for any educational task, from lesson planning to parent communication.

• Understand how Gemini can be a personal tutor for your students, providing differentiation and personalized learning paths.

• Implement AI Like a Pro:

• Craft the perfect prompt to get exactly what you need from Gemini, whether it's a practice quiz, a rubric, or a lesson outline.

• Use Gemini in your favorite Google Workspace tools like Docs, Gmail, and Forms to streamline your workflow and save you precious time.

• Create your own custom "Gems" to tackle those repetitive classroom tasks with a single click.

• Champion Responsible AI Use:

• Teach your students how to be critical thinkers and responsible digital citizens in an AI-powered world.

• Spot and address potential AI pitfalls like "hallucinations," bias, and plagiarism.

• Develop classroom guidelines for the ethical and effective use of generative AI.

When: Date: January 20, 2026

Time: 9-3

Cost: $100, includes lunch

Where: WSWHE BOCES

Link to sign up: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=18589&I=5260814

Do you have an idea that you would like to bring to life for your students? Consider joining the Thinkering Fellowship! Take your bold idea and make a real world impact! Learn more in the links below and join today!

• Cohort 3: February 26–April 26

• Cohort 4: April 26–July 26

New York’s Portrait of a Graduate sets a clear vision: graduates who are adaptable, collaborative, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. Now, teachers need resources that bring this vision into everyday practice.

That’s where TeachAid comes in.

What Makes TeachAid Different:

• Portrait of a Graduate, Built In
  TeachAid is the only AI-powered platform that generates full curriculum units—lessons, assessments, scaffolds, and activities—while embedding the new graduate pillars directly into instruction.

• Customized to Your Classroom
  Hyper-localized content ensures units reflect your district’s context, student needs, and cultural responsiveness.

• Efficiency Teachers Can Feel
  Save 8–10 hours per week with ready-to-use, standards-aligned units that adapt to Tier 2 & 3 supports, IEPs, and multilingual learners.

• Beyond Frameworks
  TeachAid helps teachers implement—not just align. Every unit translates the Portrait into student learning experiences.

See It in Action

• Visit: teachaid.ca

• Book a call with Nadeem: https://calendly.com/nadeemaljaber/30min