UTC 2025

This session will equip you with practical strategies for integrating NotebookLM into your workflow. Walk away with the skills and confidence to harness AI to work smarter, not harder. Target Audience: Educators, leaders, professionals, and learners curious about innovative AI tools for productivity and organization. Takeaways: A live demonstration of NotebookLM in action. Strategies for using AI to enhance your note-taking and decision-making. Resources to get started with NotebookLM today. Don’t miss the chance to explore the future of note-taking and knowledge management!
X: @jlessard32
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This session will equip you with practical strategies for integrating NotebookLM into your workflow. Walk away with the skills and confidence to harness AI to work smarter, not harder. Target Audience: Educators, leaders, professionals, and learners curious about innovative AI tools for productivity and organization. Takeaways: A live demonstration of NotebookLM in action. Strategies for using AI to enhance your note-taking and decision-making. Resources to get started with NotebookLM today. Don’t miss the chance to explore the future of note-taking and knowledge management!
X: @jlessard32
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What Schools Need to Know About Technology Use in School will share current research with educators and administrators about the potential negative impacts of technology use during the school day with a specific focus on reading, writing, and behavior as well as how to offset or prevent them.
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Step into the future of education with this interactive, hands-on workshop designed specifically for early elementary teachers! In this engaging session, you'll discover how to seamlessly merge Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) into your everyday teaching—making learning more dynamic, immersive, and exciting for young learners. You'll explore powerful, user-friendly tools such as Merge Cubes, ThingLink, TinkerCAD, and the Catchy AR app to bring abstract concepts to life. Imagine students holding the solar system in their hands, stepping inside a 360-degree virtual habitat, or designing 3D models that they can interact with in real-time! What to Expect: Experience hands-on demonstrations of AR/VR tools that require minimal setup Discover engaging lesson ideas that align with core subjects like math, science, and literacy Learn how to implement AR/VR with little to no extra classroom technology Leave with ready-to-use strategies and resources for immediate classroom application No prior experience with AR/VR? No problem! This session is designed for beginners and will empower you with confidence to use these innovative tools right away. Get ready to transform your classroom into an interactive playground where learning jumps off the page and into reality!
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Step into the future of education with this interactive, hands-on workshop designed specifically for early elementary teachers! In this engaging session, you'll discover how to seamlessly merge Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) into your everyday teaching—making learning more dynamic, immersive, and exciting for young learners. You'll explore powerful, user-friendly tools such as Merge Cubes, ThingLink, TinkerCAD, and the Catchy AR app to bring abstract concepts to life. Imagine students holding the solar system in their hands, stepping inside a 360-degree virtual habitat, or designing 3D models that they can interact with in real-time! What to Expect: Experience hands-on demonstrations of AR/VR tools that require minimal setup Discover engaging lesson ideas that align with core subjects like math, science, and literacy Learn how to implement AR/VR with little to no extra classroom technology Leave with ready-to-use strategies and resources for immediate classroom application No prior experience with AR/VR? No problem! This session is designed for beginners and will empower you with confidence to use these innovative tools right away. Get ready to transform your classroom into an interactive playground where learning jumps off the page and into reality!
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As a Primary teacher, I understand that e-learning can feel a little overwhelming. I am excited to invite you to join our session where we will explore how to make any e-learning day a success for your classroom! During this session, we will cover essential topics such as communication with families, preparation for an e-learning day, setting classroom expectations for using Chromebooks at home, effective apps to utilize, and we will also address any questions you may have.
Instagram: @sotelossunbeams
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As a Primary teacher, I understand that e-learning can feel a little overwhelming. I am excited to invite you to join our session where we will explore how to make any e-learning day a success for your classroom! During this session, we will cover essential topics such as communication with families, preparation for an e-learning day, setting classroom expectations for using Chromebooks at home, effective apps to utilize, and we will also address any questions you may have.
Instagram: @sotelossunbeams
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