Educational Technology

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:

1. Distinguish between productive, risky, and ineffective AI use cases in K-12 settings.
2. Apply the Role + Context + Format + Iteration prompt model for effective prompt engineering
3. Identify three “quick-win” AI tools that boost efficiency or differentiation without eroding rigor.

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:

1. Debunk common misconceptions about screen time and youth well-being.
2. Dig into research on the impact of social media on the adolescent brain and the importance of media literacy
3. Draft actionable strategies that foster healthy tech–human balance for students and staff.

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:

1. Map the core SEL competencies to specific, low-cost tech tools or practices.
2. Evaluate digital activities for emotional safety and inclusive participation.
3. Plan one classroom routine (check-ins, reflection boards, peer feedback) that marries tech efficiency with SEL impact.

Below are flagship examples—our Teaching & Learning team will gladly adjust scope, cadence, and delivery format to match your district’s calendar and capacity

We guide grade-level or content teams through selecting “power” standards, mapping clear learning progressions, and designing common assessments that align to district priorities and state requirements. Together we build living documents that travel with teachers from unit planning to PLC data reviews, ensuring coherence and equity across classrooms.

Typical timeline: 3–6 months

First steps: Schedule a 60-minute kickoff to get more detailed information, set goals, and assemble the core team.

From drafting vision statements to writing classroom guidelines, we help leadership teams craft policies that harness AI’s benefits while safeguarding academic integrity, privacy, and equity. We facilitate stakeholder listening sessions, offer model language vetted by WA districts, and provide PD that turns policy into daily practice.

Typical timeline: 4–8 weeks

First steps: Complete our short policy-readiness survey and set up a meeting to discuss existing district policies, culture, and readiness.

Switching to a four-day student week frees one day for staff growth—if it’s planned strategically. We co-design a year-long professional-learning calendar that aligns initiatives, builds teacher voice, and combats mid-year fatigue, then facilitate or coach as needed. Expect balanced doses of workshop time, collaborative planning, and job-embedded follow-ups.

Typical timeline: Year-long support

First steps: Provide your academic-calendar draft and district strategic plan; schedule a planning retreat with key leaders to map goals to PD days.

Empower families and community members to thrive in a digital world. We train “digital navigators” to assist with navigating school systems, device setup, and cybersecurity basics—leveraging local libraries, community centers, and multilingual resources. Programs can run as single workshops or a certificate series.

Typical timeline: 4–12 weeks

First steps: Schedule a kick-off meeting to engage in a needs assessment and identify target audiences.

We pair Universal Design for Learning with free/low-cost assistive tech—speech-to-text, reading supports, alternative access devices—to ensure every learner can access rigorous content. Services range from demo days to classroom co-teaching and IEP team consultations, always grounded in evidence-based practice.

Typical timeline: 2–4 months

First steps: Schedule a kick-off meeting to engage in a needs assessment and identify target audiences.

We reinvigorate Professional Learning Communities through goal-setting protocols, data digs, and live coaching—ranging from side-by-side teaching to learning walks. Customizable cycles keep the work teacher-owned and evidence-driven, building a culture where inquiry and feedback are routine.

Typical timeline: Semester-long or year-long

First steps: Schedule a 60-minute kickoff to get more detailed information, set goals, and align vision with admin team.

Below are some tools for districts and schools to use as they explore AI. Do you need guidance or demos? Submit an NCESD Service Request or call 509-300-4402 and we’ll match the right tool, and training, to your district’s goals.

Teacher-centric generative-AI platform with 100+ prompt templates

Visit MagicSchool AI

How it helps schools: Cuts planning time—auto-creates rubrics, accommodations, lesson ideas

Pricing: Free tier (limited credits); Pro ≈ $99/teacher/yr; Site licenses available

Example Use Case: Fifth-grade team generates leveled reading questions, then tweaks them for small-group work

Customizable student facing chatbots & reflection tools

Visit SchoolAI “Spaces”

How it helps schools:Gives students safe AI help; teachers monitor transcripts
Free tier available

Pricing: Teacher+ ≈ $10/mo; District licenses quote-based

Example Use Case: ELA class uses a “Character Coach” bot so students quiz Gatsby before seminar

Records clicks/keystrokes, auto-creates step-by-step guides

Visit Scribe

How it helps schools: Streamlines tech onboarding & SOP docs

Pricing: Free (limited captures); Pro $29/user/mo; EDU discounts

Example Use Case: IT team records a Scribe on submitting help-desk tickets; embeds it on intranet

Drag-and-drop design suite with AI image/text tools

Visit Canva for Education

How it helps schools: Empowers students & staff to produce polished visuals quickly

Pricing: Canva for Ed free for K-12

Example Use Case: Social-studies students design infographic posters summarizing civic issues

“Chat” with any PDF to extract answers & summaries

Visit ChatPDF

How it helps schools: Speeds document review for staff PD or research projects

Pricing: Free (≤ 100 pages/day); Plus $5/mo

Example Use Case: Admin team uploads a 50-page grant RFP and asks for deadline highlights

Voice-note feedback & audio comments in Google tools

Visit Mote

How it helps schools: Adds personalized, accessible feedback without long typing

Pricing: Free (limited minutes); Unlimited $39/yr

Example Use Case: Teacher leaves 30-sec pronunciation feedback on ESL student essays in Docs

Visual, multimedia bulletin boards

Visit Padlet

How it helps schools: Supports collaborative brainstorming & formative checks

Pricing: Free (3 padlets); Gold $8.25/mo/teacher; School “backpack” per seat

Example Use Case: HS science uses Padlet timeline for students to post experiment progress photos

AI “executive assistant” that drafts emails, summaries, to-dos

Visit Colleague AI

How it helps schools: Boosts educator productivity; centralizes notes & follow-ups

Pricing: Free Educator Account; District Licenses available

Example Use Case:Principal forwards staff-meeting transcript; Colleague drafts action-item email

Builds a personal AI assistant from uploaded docs

Visit NotebookLM (Google Labs)

How it helps schools: Helps students synthesize sources & teachers prep unit packets

Pricing: Currently free with a Google Account; Paid tier available

Example Use Case: AP Gov class uploads landmark-case PDFs; NotebookLM generates flash cards

Cited, conversational web research engine

Visit Perplexity AI

How it helps schools: Models good research habits with auto-linked sources

Pricing: Free basic Plan; Pro plan $20/mo

Example Use Case: Librarian teaches Grade 9 to craft queries; Perplexity returns footnoted answers