One Day Comprehensive Institute Providing Leadership for Using AI Tools to Increase Student Learning and Teacher Productivity (Grades 6-12) NEW Comprehensive Institute Presented by Tina Jarvis Instructional Technology Specialist and National Presenter

Specifically Designed

• How AI tools can be used to enhance learning and teaching in secondary schools
• Best practices and tips for effectively integrating a wide variety of AI tools into secondary school curriculums
• Discover ways various AI tools can reduce the workload of any educator
• Identifying potential challenges with using AI tools and how to overcome them

A Practical, One-Day Institute Focused on Harnessing the Power of AI!

Discover how AI is reshaping education! Even if you didn't want to be invited in, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is here and already changing the way educators and students interact. AI has come a long way since its inception. Today, it is being used in a wide range of industries, from education, entertainment, healthcare, and finance. One of the most exciting areas of the AI revolution is the development of Large Language Models (LLM) designed to generate human-like responses to natural language input making it capable of answering questions, completing prompts, understanding images, creating tables, and engaging in conversation.

Managing this new and ever-changing technology is the focus of this one-day institute. Plan to attend as a school or district team leader, teacher leader, or a school leadership team member to increase your understanding of the impact that AI can have on instruction, teacher workload, student learning, and more. In this packed one-day institute, you will learn new ways to look at the technology that is shaping our future … from what it can do, to what we don't want our students to do while using it. This engaging day will leave you better prepared for not only the impact your school may face but also strategies for harnessing the power of this evolving tool to increase student learning and decrease the workload all educators are burdened with. You will leave armed with actionable tools and methods to navigate the changing educational landscape confidently.

Structure Your Instructional Practices and Management of Technology for the Greatest Results in Student Achievement and Reduced Workload for Your Staff

During this one-day institute designed specifically for secondary educators, learn which instructional practices and management strategies of AI technology will positively impact student achievement and reduce teacher workload. We will cover a range of topics, including personalized learning for students of all levels through AI-based tools and resources, providing more effective and interactive education while strengthening student learning through integrating AI tools, and work towards the goal of simplifying teaching in secondary classrooms. Discover how to leverage AI to personalize student learning and provide accessibility to struggling students, while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration through appropriate AI-based tools and resources. In addition to enhancing student learning outcomes, plan to leave with a toolkit full of AI strategies to elevate teaching and learning along with the confidence to safely integrate AI into your instructional practices within your district. By the end of the training, you will be equipped with practical, systematic ways to streamline your teaching process, giving you more time to focus on what you love.

Specific Topics … Here's What You Will Learn …

• Ideas for engaging Grades 6-12 students through innovative and interactive AI-based technologies
• How to provide effective and personalized learning for students using AI tools
• Increase student creativity and teacher productivity by utilizing AI-powered tools and resources
• Leveraging AI to expedite student learning and provide additional support for struggling students
• Inspiring students to learn independently through AI-based teaching strategies
• Incorporating digital fluency skills into learning using AI-based resources and tools
• Encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration through appropriate AI-based tools and resources
• Identifying and exploring solutions to barriers in AI integration to accelerate Digital Fluency
• Improving efficiency and productivity through timesaving tips for using AI technology
• Mindful and intentional use of AI technology with Grades 6-12 students to enhance learning outcomes
• Compare and review the best and most useful AI tools to strengthen student learning and simplify teaching in secondary classrooms
• Streamline classroom management and routines, enhancing assessments and reading passages, collecting work, and giving feedback with ease through the use of AI-based tools and apps
• Challenge students to use higher-level thinking skills and boost creativity through a variety of activities created by AI

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

I am thrilled to invite you to our upcoming one-day institute on AI. As an Instructional Technology Specialist with over 20 years of experience, I felt like I had seen it all in tech ed until now. Like you, I am always trying to stay ahead of the learning curve for my students and the staff I support. In this information-rich day, I will be sharing best practices for not only simply managing AI but how to truly harness its power to improve student learning and reduce the workload of all of us.

As you know, the world of education is constantly evolving, and technology is playing an increasingly important role in how we teach and learn. AI is one such technology that has the potential to transform the way we educate our students.

During this institute, we will explore how various AI tools can be used to create personalized learning experiences, enhance student engagement, and adapt teaching materials to meet the individual needs of students. We will also discuss the ethical concerns associated with this technology and explore ways in which it can be used in a responsible and ethical manner.

As an educator myself, I understand the challenges that you face in the classroom every day. That's why this institute is designed to be practical, informative, and relevant to your needs as a teacher. You will learn how to use various AI tools to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for your students while exploring ways to increase your own productivity.

I encourage you to join us for this exciting institute and discover the amazing possibilities of AI in education. This institute will equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance your teaching practice and help your students achieve their full potential.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. I look forward to welcoming you to our institute.

Sincerely,
Tina Jarvis

P.S. The focus of time together will be on the most practical, current thinking of how we can harness the power of this new technology while avoiding the pitfalls.

Who Should Attend

Grades 6-12: Instructional Coaches, Administrators, School Leadership Teams, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Technology Specialists

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Resource Handbook
Each participant will receive an extensive digital resource handbook giving you access to countless strategies. The handbook includes:

• Practical ways to integrate AI into the classroom
• Powerful strategic ways to use AI to reduce teacher workload
• Proven recommendations for managing this new technology to increase student learning
• Resources for further learning, ideas, and more

Consultation Available
Tina Jarvis will be available at the institute for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own program.

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

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