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Thursday, July 10
 

9:45am MDT

AI and I: Exploring Generative AI for K-12 Education
Thursday July 10, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to provide opportunities for educators to gain experience with generative AI and to learn about how you can earn a $200 grant by utilizing AI in your classroom. In this interactive session, educators will explore the fundamentals of AI, build a common language for discussing its applications, and gain practical experience with a variety of AI tools. Participants will explore the workings of generative AI, address crucial safety and ethical considerations, and discover innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Attendees will develop the confidence to leverage AI in their instructional practices.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Winters

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Matthew Winters is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist for USBE, the Utah State Board of Education. He was formerly a product manager and statewide trainer for Utah Education Network, specializing in Google Workspaces for Edu. He was also the Utah Coalition for... Read More →
Thursday July 10, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room #245 1765 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

9:45am MDT

Keynote Breakout: Fundamentals of Leadership Coaching (A Growth Model)
Thursday July 10, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Leader’s Effectiveness
This session will briefly explore how a coaching approach, together with a strong coaching process and key coaching skills, can make a significant and immediate difference in the conversations in which school leaders engage every day.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Knight

Jim Knight

Instructional Coaching Group
Jim Knight is a founding senior partner of the Instructional Coaching Group (ICG) and a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. He has spent more than two decades studying professional learning, effective teaching, and instructional coachin... Read More →
Thursday July 10, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Eccles Center Theater

9:45am MDT

USBE AI in Education Showcase - Teacher-Created Lesson Plans in All Grade Levels & Curriculum Areas
Thursday July 10, 2025 9:45am - 12:10pm MDT
**Specific presentation titles and descriptions coming soon!

These poster presentation sessions showcase innovative and engaging AI-infused lesson plans developed by Utah K-12 educators and supported by the Utah STEM Action Center and USBE. These lesson plans integrate AI technologies and concepts into various subject areas, demonstrating how AI can transform teaching and learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore and discuss these lesson plans, connect with educators who implemented them, and gain insights into best practices for incorporating AI into K-12 education.

Key Takeaways:
* Discover a variety of AI-infused lesson plans across different grade levels and subjects.
* Learn from educators who have successfully implemented these lesson plans in their classrooms.
* Explore strategies for integrating AI technologies and concepts into teaching and learning.
* Engage in discussions with peers and experts about the potential and challenges of using AI in K-12 education.

Thursday July 10, 2025 9:45am - 12:10pm MDT
Black Box Theater 1761 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

11:10am MDT

AI and I: Exploring Generative AI for K-12 Education
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to provide opportunities for educators to gain experience with generative AI and to learn about how you can earn a $200 grant by utilizing AI in your classroom. In this interactive session, educators will explore the fundamentals of AI, build a common language for discussing its applications, and gain practical experience with a variety of AI tools. Participants will explore the workings of generative AI, address crucial safety and ethical considerations, and discover innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Attendees will develop the confidence to leverage AI in their instructional practices.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Winters

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Matthew Winters is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist for USBE, the Utah State Board of Education. He was formerly a product manager and statewide trainer for Utah Education Network, specializing in Google Workspaces for Edu. He was also the Utah Coalition for... Read More →
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Room #245 1765 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1:40pm MDT

AI and I: Exploring Generative AI for K-12 Education
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to provide opportunities for educators to gain experience with generative AI and to learn about how you can earn a $200 grant by utilizing AI in your classroom. In this interactive session, educators will explore the fundamentals of AI, build a common language for discussing its applications, and gain practical experience with a variety of AI tools. Participants will explore the workings of generative AI, address crucial safety and ethical considerations, and discover innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Attendees will develop the confidence to leverage AI in their instructional practices.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Winters

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Matthew Winters is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist for USBE, the Utah State Board of Education. He was formerly a product manager and statewide trainer for Utah Education Network, specializing in Google Workspaces for Edu. He was also the Utah Coalition for... Read More →
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
Room #245 1765 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1:40pm MDT

USBE AI in Education Showcase - Teacher-Created Lesson Plans in All Grade Levels & Curriculum Areas
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:40pm - 4:10pm MDT
**Specific presentation titles and descriptions coming soon!

These poster presentation sessions showcase innovative and engaging AI-infused lesson plans developed by Utah K-12 educators and supported by the Utah STEM Action Center and USBE. These lesson plans integrate AI technologies and concepts into various subject areas, demonstrating how AI can transform teaching and learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore and discuss these lesson plans, connect with educators who implemented them, and gain insights into best practices for incorporating AI into K-12 education.

Key Takeaways:
* Discover a variety of AI-infused lesson plans across different grade levels and subjects.
* Learn from educators who have successfully implemented these lesson plans in their classrooms.
* Explore strategies for integrating AI technologies and concepts into teaching and learning.
* Engage in discussions with peers and experts about the potential and challenges of using AI in K-12 education.

Thursday July 10, 2025 1:40pm - 4:10pm MDT
Black Box Theater 1761 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

3:10pm MDT

AI and I: Exploring Generative AI for K-12 Education
Thursday July 10, 2025 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to provide opportunities for educators to gain experience with generative AI and to learn about how you can earn a $200 grant by utilizing AI in your classroom. In this interactive session, educators will explore the fundamentals of AI, build a common language for discussing its applications, and gain practical experience with a variety of AI tools. Participants will explore the workings of generative AI, address crucial safety and ethical considerations, and discover innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Attendees will develop the confidence to leverage AI in their instructional practices.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Winters

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Matthew Winters is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist for USBE, the Utah State Board of Education. He was formerly a product manager and statewide trainer for Utah Education Network, specializing in Google Workspaces for Edu. He was also the Utah Coalition for... Read More →
Thursday July 10, 2025 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT
Room #245 1765 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
 
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