I am heading back to Wyoming for the LCSD1 Innovate Conference. I am beyond blessed to be asked to return to share all new sessions and keynote with some wonderful educators.

Like all of us in education, not matter our roles and experiences, this past school year provided lots of highs and lows.

I am excited to share all of my new learning. None of this makes me an expert, but one thing I have learned is the power of story and humaning pedagogy is more important than ever before.

I have curated all my sessions and resources into one location which anyone can find here

Here is a quick rundown of what I will be sharing inc ase you are interested to learn or perhaps share your own insights.

What would you share? What questions do you have? I would love to engage in conversation with those interested in these topics to expand my own thinking.

Keynote

As we stand on the brink of a new era in education, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence is already here, and its impact will be significant. In this keynote, we’ll explore the exciting possibilities that AI brings to education, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

We’ll discuss the latest developments in AI and education. We’ll also explore the potential of AI to transform the role of teachers and learners, and the implications of these changes for the future of education.

We’ll dive into the ethical considerations that arise with the use of AI in education and the need to ensure that these technologies are used in a responsible and ethical manner. We’ll also discuss the role of educators and institutions in preparing students for the AI-driven future that lies ahead.

By the end of this keynote, you’ll have a better understanding of the impact that AI is likely to have on education and the tools you need to embrace these changes and help shape the future of education. So, join us for this exciting and thought-provoking keynote and let’s explore the future of education together!

Agile and Scrum in Classroom

This workshop is designed to provide you with practical, hands-on training and coaching that will help you learn, plan, and implement Agile ways of learning and working in your classrooms.

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on practice applying the mindset, techniques, and routines of an Agile Classroom. The workshop is collaborative, engaging, immersive, reflective, and above all, practical. You’ll leave with a newfound ability to power your classrooms with a culture of choice, collaboration, and adaptiveness to change.

Agile Scrum is a framework for managing and completing complex projects. It is based on the Agile Manifesto, which values individuals and interactions, working software, and customer collaboration over processes and tools. Scrum focuses on delivering working software in short sprints, usually 2-4 weeks, and emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We Are More Than Robots: Experiencing Design Thinking

In this session, you will explore how to use your unique human abilities to stand out and thrive in a world where artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent. You will learn about the power of the design thinking framework. With its human-centered ethos and iterative approach, design thinking provides a robust toolkit to navigate teaching and learning in an AI-infused world. We will explore how design thinking can foster more dynamic, responsive, and engaging learning experiences that tap into your innate human capabilities. We will also work on practical exercises that will help you seamlessly incorporate the principles of design thinking into your educational space, ultimately empowering you and your students to thrive in this evolving AI landscape.

Sustaining Inquiry

In this session, we’ll explore strategies for keeping student inquiry alive throughout the duration of a project-based learning experience. We know that inquiry is at the heart of PBL, but it can be challenging to sustain it over time.

First, we’ll discuss how to create a culture of inquiry in your classroom. We’ll cover how to foster curiosity and encourage students to ask questions. We’ll also talk about how to create an environment where it’s safe to take risks and make mistakes.

Next, we’ll dive into specific strategies for sustaining inquiry during a project. We’ll explore how to structure the process of student voice and agency while aligning to the standards, how to facilitate student-led discussions, and how to use feedback to keep inquiry moving forward with both educators and expert voices

By the end of this session, you’ll have a toolkit of strategies to sustain inquiry throughout your project-based learning experience. You’ll be equipped to create a culture of inquiry in your classroom and to keep student curiosity alive and well. So, join us for this exciting and informative session.

Prompts Matter

Discover the power of ChatGPT and how it can revolutionize your professional life in this interactive and engaging session. Learn practical ways to use this cutting-edge AI technology to streamline daily tasks, generate innovative classroom content, and improve professional communication through emails, presentations, and collaborative documents.

Join us as we delve into real-world examples and hands-on exercises to help you harness the potential of ChatGPT in your work routine. In this session, you will:

· Explore a range of applications for ChatGPT in professional contexts

· Participate in guided exercises to practice crafting effective prompts for daily tasks, classroom content, and professional communication

· Collaborate in small groups to create and share ChatGPT prompts, gaining insights from your peers

· Learn tips and strategies for creating powerful prompts that yield the desired results

· Discuss the benefits and challenges of incorporating ChatGPT into your daily work activities

Beyond ChatGPT: Multimedia AI App Stacking Experience

The purpose of this session is to help you explore and discover the hundreds if not thousands of other tools besides ChatGPT that you might find useful in both your personal and professional life. We will examine tools that you have never heard of to how some of our most favorite tools are using AI to improve their product. This will be a fast-paced smackdown of tools to tinker around with and see what you might be missing out on in a blitz of fun.

AI For Education

The purpose of this session is to look at a few different ways and examples of using AI tools such as ChatGPT as a professional educator to help with planning instruction, ideas for handouts and other visuals, differentiation, correspondence, and assessment and feedback.