2025 Utah Rural Schools Conference: Full Schedule

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9:45am MDT

SchoolAi: Using AI in the Classroom

Thursday July 10, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Room #233

Discover how SchoolAI can revolutionize classroom learning across all subjects. This session will explore the dynamic role of AI in education, demonstrating how it can make lessons more engaging, personalized, and effective.
You'll get hands-on experience with SchoolAI's innovative tools, learning how to integrate them seamlessly into your teaching practice. By the end of this presentation, you'll be equipped with practical strategies to use AI to inspire and support your students' learning journey.....starting right now!

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Mac Laptop, Windows Laptop, Android Tablet / Smartphone, iPad / iPhone, Windows Tablet / Smartphone, Chromebook

Speakers

Jeff Couch

Director of School Growth, SchoolAi

Jeff is the Director of School Growth over Utah for SchoolAi. Jeff has previously been with Sphero, Instructure and several other EdTech companies. His kids attend school in Jordan School District.

Thursday July 10, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room #233 1759 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1-Hour Exhibitor Session, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Learning Strand or Track Educational Technology, Professional Learning Communities - PLC's, PLN's, etc.
Subject Area Not Applicable, Other
Audience Everyone
Grade Level All Grade Levels

1:40pm MDT

Transform Your Canvas in 3 Minutes: Boosting Student Engagement and Reducing Failure Rates

Thursday July 10, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT

Room #238

Are your students lost in the "gray wall of text" that is Canvas? Do parents struggle to understand how their children are performing? Are teachers spending their Saturday nights sending follow-up emails?

Join Dr. Jared R. Chapman for an interactive demonstration of Delphinium, a game-changing Canvas enhancement that transforms standard courses into visually engaging learning environments in just three minutes. No migration, no new platforms to learn - just a simple transformation that makes Canvas work better for everyone.

In this session, you'll discover how Delphinium:

• Creates a colorful, intuitive interface that helps students instantly understand their progress
• Motivates learners through gamification elements that make online learning fun
• Provides teachers with powerful communication tools that automate parent outreach
• Identifies struggling students early with visual analytics
• Delivers measurable results, including a 31% reduction in course failure rates

You'll leave with a clear understanding of how Delphinium can save your teachers time, increase student engagement, reduce parent complaints, and improve academic outcomes across your district.

Appropriate for K-12 administrators, technology coordinators, and teachers who use Canvas LMS. No technical expertise required - if you can use Canvas, you can use Delphinium!

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: No

Speakers

Jared Chapman

Chief Innovation Officer / Owner, Delphinium

Dr. Jared Chapman is the founder of Delphinium and a professor of Organizational Behavior at Utah Valley University. With over 25 years of experience in education and educational technology, he has dedicated his career to solving engagement challenges in online and hybrid learning... Read More →

Thursday July 10, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
Room #238 1758 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1-Hour Exhibitor Session, Intermediate

Learning Strand or Track Educational Technology, Professional Learning Communities - PLC's, PLN's, etc.
Subject Area Not Applicable
Audience Teachers, District / School Administrators, EdTech Coach/Digital Teaching & Learning Specialists, Technology Coordinators / Facilitators
Grade Level All Grade Levels, Middle School / Jr. High - grades 6 - 8, High School - grades 9 - 12

2025 Utah Rural Schools Conference

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