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12/11 Plot Twists and Algorithms

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

1/8 Mobile Mind Demo

1/22/2025 EdTech Cohort

1/22/2025 STEM Cohort

See the entire WSWHE BOCES catalog here.

Virtual Field Trip Opportunities via Monroe2-Orleans BOCES

12/3 First in Flight with the Wright Brothers National Memorial at 10am for grades 3-5

Wright Brothers: First in Flight

12/4 Career Connection: Computer Science at 12:30 geared towards secondary but all are welcome!

Career Connections: Careers in Computer Science

Check out our December Calendar – still in progress!

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Computer Science Week

December is always when we celebrate Computer Science Week! What started as the Hour of Code has become a global initiative to showcase emerging technologies to our students. Today, learning to code is incredibly accessible. Check out the December Calendar for over 40 different ways to engage your students in computational thinking, AI exploration, and computational thinking. Discuss careers and opportunities that computer science offers for our students and get them excited to learn more!

Not sure how to start? Click HERE for the CSforALL website that outlines how you can host an Hour of AI this month. As always, if you need support or have questions, reach out to Laurie Guyon at lguyon@wswheboces.org.

Join Kiker Learning for this AI opportunity!

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

Brisk Free Trial

Brisk is my favorite AI tool for teachers! Sign up for a Brisk account using https://share.briskteaching.com/mcIKNrp and get 1 month of premium features free.

Suggested AI Prompts for Integrating Academics and CTE

Suggested AI Prompts for Integrating Academics and CTE DRAFT, Richard Jones 5/16/2025 My work in writing and editing the book Synergizing Success: Academic and Career Integration for CTE reinforced the importance of academic and CTE collaboration....

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Thinkering Fellowship

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

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Hour of AI with Tynker + Lumio (by SMART™️): A Global LIVE Lesson!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

During CSEdWeek, Tynker is running a global LIVE Lumio (by SMART™) lesson for K12 teachers that want to engage in Tynker's amazing Hour of AI activities with their students. Prior experience with Tynker is not required. We’ll bring in Tynker + Lumio Specialists, answer student questions, highlight Hour of AI Tynker Lessons and strategies, and give teachers and students an amazing Hour of AI experience. Come join us! Hour of AI is for grades K-8.

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Meet Your Future You: Countdown to CSEdWeek 2025 - classroom2workforce

The Future of Tech, Computer Science, and AI Starts With You Countdown to CSEdWeek: December 8 – 14, 2025 Loading timer… Take the Quiz Meet Your Future You Quiz Discover who you could become in tech, computer science and AI Takes 60 seconds Share your result card with #classroom2workforce #FutureYou Loading… Live Identity Wall See

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AI Plus Symposium: The Future of Education

The University at Albany will host a national gathering of professionals and academics that will focus on the transformative potential of AI while addressing the ethical, technical and institutional challenges posed by AI in education. The Symposium will feature dynamic keynotes, hands-on workshops and engaging conversations with other participants and subject matter experts. Topics Teaching, Learning and Workforce DevelopmentResearch, Creative Arts, and PracticeEthics, Governance and Academic AdministrationWorking agenda: Check back often for updates! Day 1 Friday (ETEC Building): Workshops, tours and demos in the ETEC building, graduate student poster presentations, and opening keynoteDay 2 Saturday (Campus Center): Breakout sessions and keynotes Day 3 Sunday (ETEC Building): Agenda-setting town hall, structured networking, and workshops

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Gemini Goes Bananas: The Ultimate Guide to AI Infographics

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Suggested AI Prompts for Integrating Academics and CTE

Thinkering Fellowship

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Hour of AI with Tynker + Lumio (by SMART™️): A Global LIVE Lesson!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Teacher Innovator Institute

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