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Developing District Technology Leaders
Dates: September 29, December 9, February 11, May 25
Registration Deadline: 05.20.27
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Instructional Support Center
Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators
Overview: These quarterly sessions will be for technology teacher leader teams appointed by their district to work collaboratively towards planning district specific technology initiatives.
Model Schools CoP: Advancing Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Dates: September 29, December 9, February 11, May 25
Registration Deadline: 05.20.27
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Instructional Support Center
Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators
Overview: This community of practice will inform regional teacher leaders of current best practices and trends in educational technology all while supporting state initiatives. These will also provide a time where teacher leaders can collaborate across the region to discuss and highlight what technology-based practices are occurring in their districts.
Navigating the Realities of Generative AI in K-12
Date: November 9
Registration Deadline: 11.05.26
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Instructional Support Center
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Overview: Have you been curious to understand what Generative AI is all about? In this introductory session, K-12 teachers will build a foundational understanding of how AI actually works and how it can be intentionally leveraged to support professional tasks. We will explore the dual nature of this technology, celebrating its potential for beneficial impact while candidly addressing the critical risks-from the rise of social AI companions and deep fakes to the often-overlooked environmental and financial costs. You will walk away not just with tools you can use, but with the essential prompt engineering skills and ethical framework needed to navigate this shifting landscape with confidence and purpose.
Navigating the Realities of Generative AI in K-12
Date: March 18
Registration Deadline: 03.11.27
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Instructional Support Center
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Overview: Have you been curious to understand what Generative AI is all about? In this introductory session, K-12 teachers will build a foundational understanding of how AI actually works and how it can be intentionally leveraged to support professional tasks. We will explore the dual nature of this technology, celebrating its potential for beneficial impact while candidly addressing the critical risks-from the rise of social AI companions and deep fakes to the often-overlooked environmental and financial costs. You will walk away not just with tools you can use, but with the essential prompt engineering skills and ethical framework needed to navigate this shifting landscape with confidence and purpose.
Strategies for Critical Thinking in the AI Classroom
Date: November 16
Registration Deadline: 11.10.26
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Instructional Support Center
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
Overview: How do we ensure that generative AI serves as a catalyst for student inquiry rather than a replacement for critical thought? This session moves beyond basic tool exploration to focus on the intentional "co-use" of AI, grounded in the work of Liz Kolb's Triple E Framework to ensure technology effectively Engages, Enhances, and Extends learning goals. We will examine practical "human-in-the-loop" workflows that require students to remain the primary drivers of their own intellectual work. Participants will explore specific instructional strategies to preserve critical thinking and academic integrity, shifting the classroom focus from AI-generated outputs to the student-led process of inquiry and evaluation. This session is designed for secondary teachers that have a district approved Generative AI tool for student use during the instructional day.
Robots, Saws, and Tech, Oh My!
Date: December 14
Registration Deadline: 12.10.26
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Instructional Support Center
Audience: Classroom Teachers, K-8 Librarians, STEAM Teachers
Overview: Discover the powerful tools available in our media library! This interactive hands-on session introduces educators to the Media Library's rich collection of instructional resources and the easy-to-use system for accessing them. This session will highlight new materials available including: LEGO AI & Computer Science Kits, Chomp Saws, along with a variety of robots and resources for students to learn the basics of programming.
Experience the power of collaborative problem-solving through hands-on activities that mirror real-world challenges. Gain the confidence and skills needed to implement these innovative tools in your educational programs, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
Pause, Question, Engage: Equipping the Next Generation of Digital Citizens
Date: January 12
Registration Deadline: 01.07.27
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Instructional Support Center
Audience: 6-12 Classroom Teachers, English Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Librarians
Overview: In today's digital world, even our youngest learners are engaging with technology that shapes how they think, learn, and communicate. This session invites educators to explore age-appropriate approaches to media literacy, equipping students with the critical thinking skills needed to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Participants will connect their learning to the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. Through interactive discussions, resource exploration, and collaborative lesson design, educators will walk away with practical tools and strategies to begin integrating media literacy into their own classrooms. Join us as we pause, question, and engage thoughtfully with the media and technologies students encounter every day-empowering them to become informed, ethical, and responsible digital citizens.
Strategies for Critical Thinking in the AI Classroom
Date: April 14
Registration Deadline: 04.07.27
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Instructional Support Center
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
Overview: How do we ensure that generative AI serves as a catalyst for student inquiry rather than a replacement for critical thought? This session moves beyond basic tool exploration to focus on the intentional "co-use" of AI, grounded in the work of Liz Kolb's Triple E Framework to ensure technology effectively Engages, Enhances, and Extends learning goals. We will examine practical "human-in-the-loop" workflows that require students to remain the primary drivers of their own intellectual work. Participants will explore specific instructional strategies to preserve critical thinking and academic integrity, shifting the classroom focus from AI-generated outputs to the student-led process of inquiry and evaluation. This session is designed for secondary teachers that have a district approved Generative AI tool for student use during the instructional day.
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