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Room 308A - 3rd FLOOR | 2:40p - 3:35p
Navigating the Future: Our District’s Journey to GenAI Policy and the Paradigm Shift in Educational Technology
Presenter(s): Dr. Kimberley Thompson-Hairston, Brooke Johnson
Audience: District Administrators
Join us as we delve into our district’s journey to establish a comprehensive Generative AI (GenAI) policy, setting a new direction for technology in education. In this session, we’ll walk through the process of crafting guidelines that promote responsible, forward-thinking AI use while equipping educators to leverage its potential for personalized learning, creativity, and critical thinking. Explore the challenges faced, strategic approaches adopted, and impactful outcomes that have driven this transformative initiative.
Room 202A - 2nd FLOOR | 2:40p - 3:35p
Enhancing Literacy and Student Growth through Data Analysis and Personalized Learning Plans Using AI
Presenter(s): Dr. Sabreen Mutawally, Mrs. Nicole Page
Audience: High 9-12, School Administrators, District Administrators, Curriculum Coaches
The goal of this session is to equip high school educators with strategies for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analysis into personalized learning plans to improve literacy, comprehension, and academic discourse. Participants will explore how AI tools can support individualized instruction, help identify students' learning needs, and facilitate better understanding of text across disciplines. By using data effectively, educators can create responsive, engaging literacy lessons that improve student performance while aligning with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Room - MEDIA CENTER - 1st FLOOR | 2:40p - 3:35p
Classroom Magic with MagicSchool
Presenter(s): Stacy Lovdahl
Audience: K-12
Learn how to use MagicSchool’s top AI tools by exploring their practical applications for engaging students and boosting learning outcomes. Bring your own standards and learning goals to this hands-on interactive session and learn how to dig into the tools and apply them to save time, differentiate, engage students with feedback and enhance critical thinking in your classroom. Please bring a laptop or Chromebook to get the most out of this hands-on session.
Room 217A - 2nd FLOOR | 2:40p - 3:35p
Justification for Testing Accommodations: A Strategic Approach
Presenter(s): Tracee McManus, Traci Royal, John Worley
Audience: 3-12, School Administrators, District Administrators, Curriculum Coaches
A session designed to support staff at the process and "how" behind testing accommodations
Room 206C - GUIDANCE - 2nd FLOOR Or Your Own Classroom | 2:40 - 3:35p
Team Planning & Collaboration
Presenter(s): TBA
Audience: PreK-12, School Administrators, District Administrators, Curriculum Coaches
A session designed to give those in attendance time and space to process their learning. Use our learning space or your own learning space for team planning and collaboration. No CEUs offered for this session.