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Sessions by Topic Tracks
Sessions by Topic Tracks
Artificial Intelligence Track
Artificial Intelligence Track
Putting Generative AI to Work in Education: Practical Applications & Strategies (Session 1)
Poster Sessions (Session 1)
Building Students' AI Literacy & Digital Citizenship Across K-12
EPIC Digital Citizenship: DigCit & AI in Our Connected World
AI Tools, UDL, & Accessibility: A Modern Approach to Learning for All (Session 2)
Using AI to Support Professional Learning Communities (Session 3)
CRAFT: Using Generative AI to Transform Learning Experiences (Session 4)
Using AI for Enhanced Student Learning & Authentic Assessment (Session 4)
AzTEA Ambassadors Track
AzTEA Ambassadors Track
IEPs, Technology, & You (Session 1)
Poster Sessions (Session 1)
Igniting Innovation-Integrating Robotics & Augmented Reality into STEM Education
Using AI for Enhanced Student Learning & Authentic Assessment (Session 4)
Building Teaching Communities Track (Recommended for Instructional Coaches)
Building Teaching Communities Track (Recommended for Instructional Coaches)
Coaching for Change: Leveraging ISTE Standards to Enhance Student Outcomes (Session 1)
Engage Enhance, Extend: Use Triple E Framework to Improve your Tech Integration! (Session 2)
Using AI to Support Professional Learning Communities (Session 3)
Creating Classroom Badges with Canva (Session 3)
Time for Talk: Collaborating on Problems of Practice (Session 4)
Digital Citizenship Track
Digital Citizenship Track
Poster Sessions (Session 1)
Showcasing Digital Citizenship through Design (Student-Led Session)
Building Student's AI Literacy & Digital Citizenship Across K-12
EPIC Digital Citizenship-DigCit & AI in Our Connected World
Digital Citizenship with WESD & AzTEA (Session 2)
Using Technology to Learn About Character Education (Session 3)
Tools to Elevate & Innovate Track
Tools to Elevate & Innovate Track
VR Club: Teaching VR in High Schools and Developing the Next Generation of Learners! (Session 1)
Poster Sessions (Session 1)
Using Microsoft Tools to Create Equity in Learning
Start, Continue, Extend Computer Science Learning Across K-8
Igniting Innovation: Integrating Robotics & Augmented Reality into STEM Education
Sessions by Schedule (with Rooms & Descriptions)
Sessions by Schedule (with Rooms & Descriptions)
(Session Titles are Hyperlinked to Presenter Resources.)
SESSION 1 9:45-10:35
SESSION 1 9:45-10:35
ROOM 110
Putting Generative AI to Work in Education: Practical Applications & Strategies
Aracely Vazquez
Putting Generative AI to Work in Education: Practical Applications & Strategies
Aracely Vazquez
In this session, participants will explore how generative AI tools can transform teaching and learning by enhancing creativity, personalized learning, and administrative efficiency. Educators will gain insights into integrating AI into various educational contexts, from lesson planning and student engagement to assessment and feedback. Through practical examples, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, educators will leave with a clearer understanding of AI's potential. Most importantly, ready to implement strategies to maximize its impact in the classroom.
ROOM 108
IEPs, Technology, & You!
Greg Lenon
IEPs, Technology, & You!
Greg Lenon
Let's look at how we can integrate technology to help students be successful in the classroom – this primer to technology accommodations will be hands-on and guaranteed to spark ideas!
ROOM 107
Join this interactive session and explore how you can use the ISTE Standards for Coaches to drive change and transform teaching and learning with technology. You will discover how these standards can support you and your teachers in integrating the new AZ EdTech Standards for students. You will also learn how to apply the ISTE Standards for Coaches as a framework to plan, implement, and evaluate your coaching program. You will leave with a clear vision of how you can leverage the ISTE Standards for Coaches to enhance your coaching effectiveness and impact student learning.
ROOM 105
VR Club tackles the issue of under-resourced schools by introducing virtual and augmented reality science labs, empowering students to co-create their own educational experiences. This approach enhances technology literacy and reinforces science concepts, enabling students to conduct experiments and visualize complex ideas without the need for physical equipment. Educators can leverage these student-built VR experiences to further enrich learning for others. This school year, VR Club was launched as an elective at two local high schools, aligned with Arizona's computer science standards.
CAFETERIA (Poster Sessions)
CAFETERIA (Poster Sessions)
Using Microsoft Tools to Create Equity in Learning
Jaime Estrada
Using Microsoft Tools to Create Equity in Learning
Jaime Estrada
My session will showcase how to use Microsoft Tools such as PowerPoint, Word, and Teams to create accessible learning experiences for students both in the physical and digital classroom environment.
Participants will gain insights into Deer Valley USD's quarterly lessons covering a diverse range of topics related to artificial intelligence and responsible digital behavior. The poster session will highlight the specific content, resources, and strategies used to foster students' understanding of AI technologies, their ethical implications, and the importance of being informed digital citizens.
Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) has successfully implemented a tiered approach to computer science education. Our "Start, Continue, Extend" framework develops computational thinking skills in students throughout K-8. Learn about our curriculum, resources, and strategies for integrating computer science. Join us to discover how to begin or expand your computer science endeavors.
Igniting Innovation: Integrating Robotics & Augmented Reality into STEM Education
Rae Mask
Igniting Innovation: Integrating Robotics & Augmented Reality into STEM Education
Rae Mask
This poster session provides an interactive, hands-on approach, giving educators the chance to explore these innovative STEM tools and learn practical ways to incorporate them into their classrooms.
EPIC Digital Citizenship: DigCit & AI in our Connected World
Alec McDaniel
EPIC Digital Citizenship: DigCit & AI in our Connected World
Alec McDaniel
This poster session will give an overview of digital citizenship and the EPIC framework. The poster will provide a look into the usage of digital citizenship in an educators practice while also promoting safe and responsbile technology use. The EPIC Framework will be explained as a way to promote good citizenship practices with students.
Showcasing Digital Citizenship through Design
Melissa Lundquist
Showcasing Digital Citizenship through Design
Melissa Lundquist
Join us as the Grand Prize winners from the statewide K-12 Digital Citizenship Canva Design Challenge present their innovative designs during a special poster session at the AzTEA Fall Conference. These three talented students will share their creative work that highlights responsible digital citizenship, from promoting online kindness and safety to fostering healthy digital habits. Explore how young minds are shaping a better digital world, one design at a time!
SESSION 2 11:00-11:50
SESSION 2 11:00-11:50
ROOM 110
AI Tools, UDL, & Accessibility: A Modern Approach to Learning for All
Shannon Gilbert, Curt Landon, & Melissa Lundquist
AI Tools, UDL, & Accessibility: A Modern Approach to Learning for All
Shannon Gilbert, Curt Landon, & Melissa Lundquist
This presentation explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to enhance educational experiences. By introducing the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and emphasizing the importance of accessibility, the presentation demonstrates how tools with AI-powered features can provide personalized learning opportunities for all students. Practical examples showcase the effective use of technology tools to support UDL principles and address accessibility challenges, ultimately creating inclusive and engaging learning environments.
ROOM 108
Engage, Enhance, Extend: Use Triple E Framework to Improve your Tech Integration!
Lauren Dautrich & Dr. Amy Troutt
Engage, Enhance, Extend: Use Triple E Framework to Improve your Tech Integration!
Lauren Dautrich & Dr. Amy Troutt
Learn about the Triple E Framework by Liz Kolb, designed to assist in selecting high quality technology tools to integrate in the classroom. We’ll use real world scenarios to gain practical insights into applying the framework to tool selection. Expect a blend of introductory information and fun as we explore strategies to make technology use more meaningful, connected, and impactful.
ROOM 107
Digital Citizenship with WESD & AzTEA
Heather Liesegang & Dr. Amy Troutt
Digital Citizenship with WESD & AzTEA
Heather Liesegang & Dr. Amy Troutt
Did you know on average students spend 4 hours a day on educational technology? In an era where technology and digital platforms are integral to our everyday lives, the role of digital citizenship is ever more critical. Come examine and explore digital citizenship resources from Common Sense for the K-12 classroom. Digital Citizenship is where learning begins!
ROOM 105
Using AI for Student-Centered Learning
Talon Hatch
Using AI for Student-Centered Learning
Talon Hatch
John Hattie's research shows feedback is key to student achievement, but providing it at scale is tough. Discover how Districts are using AI Tutors to implement Hattie's Visible Learning philosophy. Learn best practices for leveraging AI with students, and developing teacher capacity to effectively adopt AI.
SESSION 3 12:45-1:35
SESSION 3 12:45-1:35
ROOM 110
Using AI to Support Professional Learning Communities
Jim Verrill
Using AI to Support Professional Learning Communities
Jim Verrill
Empower educators with AI tools to enhance the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process. This session focuses on crafting effective AI prompts to streamline planning and preparation throughout the PLC process. Participants will explore AI applications in education and advanced prompt techniques. Addressing key PLC questions, the session provides quick and effective solutions through AI. Join us to optimize student learning outcomes and save valuable time.
ROOM 108
Join me to explore how to spark student creativity with a classroom badge system using Canva! I'll show you how to let students design their own badges, set goals, and take charge of their learning. You'll walk away with practical tips and ready-to-use strategies to make your classroom more fun and engaging. Let's celebrate achievements and make learning exciting together!
ROOM 107
Using Technology to Learn About Character Education
Dr. Donna Jagielski
Using Technology to Learn About Character Education
Dr. Donna Jagielski
In this hands on session, participants will explore several new and emerging technologies that can easily be integrated into classroom instruction from middle school level up to and including college level. Using these technologies will not only assist and academic learning but also spark the discussion of how to properly use such AI based tools so that learning can be achieved yet students will maintain integrity and honesty with such usage. A few of the technologies that will be explored in this session are: Diffit, ChatGPT, Consensus and Magic School.
SESSION 4 1:45-2:35
SESSION 4 1:45-2:35
ROOM 110
CRAFT: Using Generative AI to Transform Learning Experiences
Drew Olsson
CRAFT: Using Generative AI to Transform Learning Experiences
Drew Olsson
Come join in this interactive session on leveraging GenAI while you Create, Review, Amplify, Fine-tune, and Transform learning experiences for your students. We’ll show you how to take your lessons to the next level—from simple substitutions to complete redefinitions—by integrating AI in a way that’s grounded in solid teaching principles with ethical considerations using the CARE and SAMR frameworks in the context of the National Ed Tech Plan. Whether you’re new to AI or have some experience, you’ll leave with practical ideas and strategies to make your lessons more engaging, impactful, and equitable!
ROOM 108
Using AI for Enhanced Student Learning & Authentic Assessment
Luke Allpress
Using AI for Enhanced Student Learning & Authentic Assessment
Luke Allpress
Join us to explore how AI is reshaping instruction and assessment. We'll start with a demo on streamlining tasks using AI, followed by an AI tutorbot for test preparation. Key topics include increasing assessment rigor, creating authentic assessments with frameworks like SAMR or TPACK, and balancing AI with traditional methods. Participants will engage with AI chatbots and discuss the implications of this technology. This session is ideal for educators and leaders looking to create meaningful assessments in an AI-integrated learning environment.
ROOM 107
Join your peers to discuss the top challenges and celebrations of today's edtech world. The topics to be discussed? Decided by you! This 100% collaborative session will give you time to discuss your learnings from the day, identify current challenges in the edtech space, discuss them with others, and work in small groups to source solutions. Walk away with some new ideas, a renewed sense of direction, and (most likely) a few new friends!
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