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Friday, March 21
 

8:00am EDT

AI for Educators – Practical Applications for Beginners FILLING
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
E-3
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Are you curious about how AI can support your teaching while avoiding common pitfalls? This beginner-friendly workshop explores AI’s role in lesson planning, assessments, and classroom activities while addressing key concerns like misinformation, bias, and academic integrity. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and leave with takeaways to use in their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Fran Kompar

Fran Kompar

Educational Consultant, Educational Innovations
Fran currently Director, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning, Wilton Public Schools in Wilton, CT. She also serves as an Educational Consultant for Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S) where she implemented a multi-year program entitled Re-Imagining the School Library... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
E-3 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

8:00am EDT

Balancing AI and Authentic Learning: Exploring Classroom Applications LIMITED
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
E-10
Feedback Survey
This hands-on professional development session will explore how AI can be integrated into educational experiences while maintaining a focus on critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning. Grounded in the central principle of balancing emerging AI capabilities with durable, authentic learning experiences, the session will introduce some "school-friendly" AI platforms such as SchoolAI, MagicSchoolAI, CharacterAI, etc. Participants will have the opportunity to try these tools firsthand and engage in discussion about potential applications, challenges, and best practices for fostering meaningful student engagement across disciplines and grade levels.
Speakers
WD
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
E-10 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

9:15am EDT

AI for Educators – Enhancing Instruction & AI Literacy for Intermediate Users LIMITED
Friday March 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
E-3
Feedback Survey
For educators already familiar with AI, this workshop dives deeper into advanced applications, critical AI literacy, and ethical concerns. Participants will explore AI-driven lesson design, assessment automation, and research tools while addressing risks like bias, misinformation, and over-reliance on AI. Through hands-on activities, educators will practice using AI responsibly, fact-check AI-generated content, and discuss strategies for teaching students ethical AI use
Speakers
avatar for Fran Kompar

Fran Kompar

Educational Consultant, Educational Innovations
Fran currently Director, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning, Wilton Public Schools in Wilton, CT. She also serves as an Educational Consultant for Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S) where she implemented a multi-year program entitled Re-Imagining the School Library... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
E-3 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

9:15am EDT

Creating with Nearpod LIMITED
Friday March 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
D-2
Feedback Survey
Customize any digital lesson to personalize the instruction for your students. Learn how to take your resources and make them come to life with rich media and interactive activities to engage your students
Speakers
GT
Friday March 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
D-2 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

9:15am EDT

Generative AI in the Classroom using Magic School and Class Companion FULL
Friday March 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
D-12
Feedback Survey
Explore how generative AI platforms can support your teaching and spark student engagement. This session covers hands-on strategies and best practices for seamlessly integrating three leading tools—MagicSchool, Class Companion, and Brisk—into everyday classroom activities and instructional planning. Learn how to harness these resources to inspire creativity, support personalized learning, and foster critical thinking for students of all grades (K-12).
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Marone
Friday March 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
D-12 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

12:40pm EDT

AI for Educators – Enhancing Instruction & AI Literacy for Intermediate Users LIMITED
Friday March 21, 2025 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT
E-3
Feedback Survey
For educators already familiar with AI, this workshop dives deeper into advanced applications, critical AI literacy, and ethical concerns. Participants will explore AI-driven lesson design, assessment automation, and research tools while addressing risks like bias, misinformation, and over-reliance on AI. Through hands-on activities, educators will practice using AI responsibly, fact-check AI-generated content, and discuss strategies for teaching students ethical AI use
Speakers
avatar for Fran Kompar

Fran Kompar

Educational Consultant, Educational Innovations
Fran currently Director, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning, Wilton Public Schools in Wilton, CT. She also serves as an Educational Consultant for Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S) where she implemented a multi-year program entitled Re-Imagining the School Library... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT
E-3 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

12:40pm EDT

AI-Powered Teaching: Streamline, Innovate, Inspire FULL
Friday March 21, 2025 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT
D-3
Feedback Survey
This session will explore practical ways AI can assist with IEP modifications, assist teachers in creating hands-on and engaging lesson ideas, and provide support for all students. Learn how to integrate AI into your teaching practice to save time, foster creativity, and improve student outcomes. Whether you’re new to AI or looking for advanced strategies, this session will help take the shame out of using AI as a teacher and prove some real-world applications to make AI work for you in the classroom.
Speakers
AJ
Friday March 21, 2025 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT
D-3 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

12:40pm EDT

Create with Canva! FULL
Friday March 21, 2025 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT
D-4
Feedback Survey
Particiapnts will explore a teacher-friendly design program called Canva! Learn how to quickly design eye-catching lesson materials with the help of Canva's new AI tools.
Speakers
SR
Friday March 21, 2025 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT
D-4 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

1:55pm EDT

AI and Nearpod: Energizing Learning LIMITED
Friday March 21, 2025 1:55pm - 3:00pm EDT
D-2
Feedback Survey
Discover how generative AI and Nearpod can work together to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners. Learn how to use AI tools to create personalized content that engages students, promotes mastery, and supports equitable learning experiences for all
Speakers
GT
Friday March 21, 2025 1:55pm - 3:00pm EDT
D-2 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session

1:55pm EDT

AI for Educators – Practical Applications for Beginners FILLING
Friday March 21, 2025 1:55pm - 3:00pm EDT
E-3
Feedback Survey
Are you curious about how AI can support your teaching while avoiding common pitfalls? This beginner-friendly workshop explores AI’s role in lesson planning, assessments, and classroom activities while addressing key concerns like misinformation, bias, and academic integrity. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and leave with takeaways to use in their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Fran Kompar

Fran Kompar

Educational Consultant, Educational Innovations
Fran currently Director, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning, Wilton Public Schools in Wilton, CT. She also serves as an Educational Consultant for Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S) where she implemented a multi-year program entitled Re-Imagining the School Library... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 1:55pm - 3:00pm EDT
E-3 115 School Road, Weston CT
  Technology, One Session
 
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