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We have finalized Friday 1:00pm - 2:00pm Keynote. Please watch social media for hints and clues on who it could be to WIN some FUN prizes!
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The emergence of generative AI has rocked our educational landscape. AI offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance assessment efficiency, accuracy, and personalization. This session will explore why we need to shift traditional assessment practices and offer concrete tools and strategies for making the shift. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and unlock the full potential of teaching your students how to learn with and about AI .
District Instructional Coach/ Lead, Prairie Rose School Division No. 8
Cammie presents internationally about #edtech and AI and is currently in her 7th year as a District Instructional Lead in for Prairie Rose School District in southern Alberta where she works to integrate technology and innovation with rural sustainability. Before that, she spent 20... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
F156299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB
Never the same session twice! We will spin the wheel to pick a letter and then give a generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) product, hack, extension, resource or something just plain fun and interesting. This fast-paced session will provide at least one OMG! moment for everyone, from beginner to AI ninja! We will unpack tools for use with all ages and subject areas, in-person and/or online.
District Instructional Coach/ Lead, Prairie Rose School Division No. 8
Cammie presents internationally about #edtech and AI and is currently in her 7th year as a District Instructional Lead in for Prairie Rose School District in southern Alberta where she works to integrate technology and innovation with rural sustainability. Before that, she spent 20... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F156299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB
Join this workshop to explore strategies that leverage AI to enhance communication and connection. We will explore the intersection of AI and our social and emotional world, professional considerations for leveraging AI tools for human-centered work, and versatile strategies that work with a variety of AI tools. Participants are encouraged to bring a device, such as a laptop or tablet, for the hands-on activities included in this workshop.
Discover how to harness the power of AI chatbots like ChatGPT to enhance your teaching practice! In this hands-on professional development session, you’ll learn how to craft effective prompts to get tailored, high-quality results including generating engaging lesson plans, creating differentiated instructional materials, or brainstorming new pedagogical strategies. Perfect for beginners and seasoned tech users alike, this session will equip you with practical skills to use AI as a creative collaborator and thinking partner. Leave with ready-to-use examples, prompt templates, and confidence to make AI work for you in the classroom.
This presentation is designed for teachers who are planning to retire during the current year or within the next few years. It provides detailed information about deciding to retire, the Steps to Retirement process and forms, the pension options, and post-retirement considerations.
This presentation is designed specifically for teachers that have recently joined the plan. It provides a general overview of the plan, including information about pension contributions, maintaining your spouse/beneficiary information, the eligibility requirements for a pension, purchasing leaves of absences and substitute service, and transferring service with another pension plan.
