Session 2
10:15 am - 11:10 am
10:15 am - 11:10 am
Tailor your learning experience! Choose from a dynamic selection of sessions demonstrating innovative ways to integrate technology into your classroom. Personalize your summit journey with up to 3 sessions.
Facilitator(s): Julian Daher
Room: 231
Audience: Primary, Junior, Intermediate, High School, School or Board administration, Non-teaching
Description: Dive into the world of effective prompt crafting with Prompt Playbook: Unlocking Google Gemini’s Power. This interactive session will guide you through the essentials of prompt engineering, offering strategies and insider tips to maximize the capabilities of Google Gemini. You’ll learn how to frame precise prompts that yield impactful, actionable, and innovative responses tailored to your needs. Whether you’re enhancing lesson plans, streamlining administrative tasks, or sparking creativity, this session empowers you to unlock the full potential of Google Gemini’s AI. Get ready to transform your approach to AI interaction—prompt by powerful prompt!
Facilitator(s): Janice Wintermyer (Canva)
Room: 232
Audience: Junior, Intermediate, High School, School or Board Administration, Support Staff, Non-Teaching Staff
Description: Unlock the magic of Canva for Education’s AI tools: Do you want to learn more about the newest tools including Canva's AI features? Then this is the session for you! Attendees will gain an understanding of how Canva's newest tools and AI features can be used in educational settings to enhance materials, save time, and engage students.
Facilitator(s): Lisa Howe
Room: 237
Audience: Junior, Intermediate, High School
Description: Use Formative and A.I. within Newsela to help your students practice literacy skills, build their background knowledge, and engage in diverse perspectives within their learning experience. Participants will learn to leverage Newsela's content tools and features to support your instructional goals, help prepare your students for the OSSLT, encourage active reading, and aid in reading comprehension.
Facilitator(s): Andrew Bieronski
Room: 238
Audience: Junior, Intermediate, High School
Description: Want to energize your class? Quizizz makes learning fun and interactive with game-based quizzes and activities! Boost student engagement with friendly competition, customizable features, and real-time feedback. Teachers love Quizizz because it's easy to use, saves time, and provides valuable insights into student understanding. Plus, with Quizizz's extensive library of pre-made quizzes and the ability to create your own, you'll always have the perfect activity for any subject and grade level. Transform your classroom and ignite a passion for learning with Quizizz!
Presentation Link: Gamify your Classroom with Quizizz
Facilitator(s): Heather Bilder
Room: 240
Audience: Primary, Junior, Intermediate, High School, Admin, Non-teaching
Description: Discover how AI can empower your multilingual learners! This blended session explores OCSB-approved AI tools that support vocabulary building, writing development, and access to curriculum content. Through hands-on activities, learn practical strategies for leveraging AI to create more inclusive learning environments.
Presentation Link: Empowering Multilingual Learners with AI
Facilitator(s): Chris Atkinson & Natalie Robinson
Room: 241
Audience: Junior, Intermediate, High School, School or Board Administration
Description: Learn to code using the TI Nspire CX series Calculator and TI Innovator Rover.
Facilitator(s): Dana Connors
Room: 242
Audience: Primary, Junior
Description: Join us for a workshop on SchoolAI! This session is for beginners of SchoolAI. Discover how to craft thoughtful progress reports that accurately reflect student achievement, provide targeted support to address individual needs, and differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning styles of your students. Explore the powerful features of SchoolAI and transform your teaching practice; while also having time for hands-on activities!
Presentation Link: SchoolAI: A Teacher's Best Friend