The AI Ready Classroom – Practical Pathways to Responsible Innovation
Time: 60 minutes
Audience: K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, building/district leaders
Description: Today’s learners will graduate into an AI-saturated world. This keynote turns curiosity (and anxiety) into action by unpacking what generative AI can—and can’t—do for teaching and learning. Participants leave with a clear framework for ethical classroom use, sample prompts to jump-start lesson design, and next steps for drafting local guidelines.
Learning Outcomes:
- Distinguish between productive, risky, and ineffective AI use cases in K-12 settings.
- Apply the Role + Context + Format + Iteration prompt model for effective prompt engineering
- Identify three “quick-win” AI tools that boost efficiency or differentiation without eroding rigor.
Digital Wellness: Beyond Screen-Time Myths
Time: 60 minutes
Audience: teachers, administrators, family-engagement staff, building/district leaders
Description: Phone-free cafeterias, dopamine-driven apps, and headline hype: this session separates evidence from alarmism. We examine why blanket bans can backfire, where they succeed, and how schools can cultivate mindful tech habits that extend beyond the bell. Expect practical frameworks for policy, classroom culture, and parent partnership.
Learning Outcomes:
- Debunk common misconceptions about screen time and youth well-being.
- Dig into research on the impact of social media on the adolescent brain and the importance of media literacy
- Draft actionable strategies that foster healthy tech–human balance for students and staff.
SEL & EdTech: Tech-Powered Relationships
Time: 60 minutes
Audience: teachers, administrators, family-engagement staff, building/district leaders
Description: SEL standards shouldn’t sit on the sidelines—technology can amplify them when used with intention. This keynote shows how digital tools support self-awareness, collaboration, and student voice, while also spotlighting guardrails that keep empathy first. Attendees explore real classroom examples and leave with ready-to-adapt templates.
Learning Outcomes:
- Map the core SEL competencies to specific, low-cost tech tools or practices.
- Evaluate digital activities for emotional safety and inclusive participation.
- Plan one classroom routine (check-ins, reflection boards, peer feedback) that marries tech efficiency with SEL impact.