Harnessing the Power of AI
to Elevate Student Learning and Engagement

Harnessing the Power of AI to Elevate Student Learning and Engagement: In this interactive workshop, explore innovative ways to save time, design creative assessments, and streamline routine tasks with chatbots and generative AI platforms. Whether you've explored generative AI or new to chatbots, this session will equip you to optimize workflow and elevate student learning. This interactive workshop is your space to learn, experiment, and discover potential applications for your work alongside fellow educators. Learn how chatbots and generative AI can aid instructional planning, and unlock fresh approaches to teaching and learning.
Our speaker:
Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher in New York City, Monica used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students. Monica started her blog ClassTechTips.com in 2012 to help make EdTech easier for fellow educators, and launched the Easy EdTech Podcast and her membership site the Easy EdTech Club to support educators who want to simplify and streamline technology integration.
Since starting ClassTechTips.com, Monica has led workshops and webinars, and provided keynote presentations to teachers, instructional coaches, administrators and tech-enthusiasts. She has presented at numerous national and international conferences, including SXSWedu, ISTE, FETC and EduTECH. Monica is the author of EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments (ASCD, 2021), Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom (ASCD, 2017) four quick reference guides for ASCD including, “Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction” and “Classroom Technology Tips.”
Audience?
Any NYS Educators
Cost?
No cost to NYS Educators, registration required. Earn 6 CTLE hours.
Lunch is on your own.
Free Resources:
Participants will receive a free copy of the ASCD/ISTE Quick Reference Guide: Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction (2023) AND a copy of EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every classroom in the Age of AI, 2nd Edition (2024)
When?
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 8AM- 3PM
Where?
1790 Latta Rd, Rochester, NY 14612 (enter in Door #1, Room 170)
This program is sponsored by the Greater Rochester Teacher Center Network. For registration questions, please email marguerite.dimgba@greececsd.org or call 585.966.2130.