In this quick thirty minute session, you will learn how to turn your ideas into real, working apps. The best part is you need absolutely zero tech skills. We will walk through how to simply chat with AI to create interactive learning games, study tools, or classroom trackers that fit your exact needs. If you can type a text message, you can build an app. Come learn how to bring your ideas to life without writing a single line of actual code!
Layering for Learning: Using AI to Build Knowledge Before Reading
Students cannot comprehend what they do not know. In this interactive session, participants will explore how AI tools such as Gemini Notebook can transform a single complex text into a multimodal knowledge-building experience. Grounded in learning science, this approach strategically layers podcasts, videos, visuals, discussion prompts, and other resources to build background knowledge before reading. Using an authentic classroom example, participants will experience an AI-supported text set, analyze how each modality supports comprehension, and examine the design process behind its creation. Participants will leave with a practical framework for creating AI-supported text sets that increase access to complex texts while maintaining grade-level rigor.
Enhancing, Not Replacing: Using Copilot to Build Stronger Thinking and Teaching Practices
In this session, educators will explore how Microsoft Copilot can be used not just to automate tasks, but to strengthen critical human skills such as planning, communication, and instructional decision-making. Participants will learn practical workflows for using Copilot as a thought partner to streamline lesson design, draft meaningful communications, and create instructional materials more efficiently. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, educators will leave with ready-to-use strategies that both save time and elevate the quality of their work.
AI for Executive Function- Teaching the Untaught Curriculum
Executive function is the untaught curriculum that determines whether students can plan, organize, initiate tasks, manage time, and follow through. Yet most learners never receive explicit instruction in these skills. Explore how Boostability can serve as a powerful scaffold for building executive function in ways that are practical, personalized, and classroom‑ready. Participants will see how AI helps students break down assignments, create step‑by‑step plans, build routines, and reflect on their progress. Leave with workflows and student‑friendly tools you can implement immediately to strengthen independence and academic confidence.
