EmpowerED 2 Teach with AI Conference

"Grade Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools for Teacher Time-Saving and Improved Student Outcomes " | Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed.

Session on Demand All Day

As teachers, we're often overwhelmed with the sheer amount of tasks we have to manage, and grading stands out as one of the most time-consuming among them. There’s a common concern that using AI to automate grading requires deep tech skills or that it might lessen our impact in the classroom. This workshop is designed to clear up these misunderstandings. We’ll introduce practical, easy-to-use AI tools that not only streamline the grading process but also enhance our engagement with students. You’ll leave knowing how to choose the right AI tools that fit seamlessly into your teaching approach, ready to reclaim your time and focus more on what truly matters—teaching.

"The Art of Saving Time with AI" | Michele Klein

Session on Demand All Day

10:00-10:30 AM EST - LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

Watch as lesson plans come together in minutes, presentations build themselves, and collaboration with PLCs becomes seamless through AI-powered brainstorming tools. Engage in hands-on activities to create email templates, lesson plans, and dynamic presentations, all while gaining practical strategies to simplify your workload. Join me to work smarter, reduce stress, spark creativity, and reclaim time for what truly matters in the classroom!

"Streamlined Success: Reducing Burnout Through AI-Powered Systems for Multi-Prep Teachers" | Khristen Massic

Session on Demand All Day

10:30-11:00 AM EST- LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

Managing multiple classes can make burnout feel inevitable, but with the right AI tools and systems, you can simplify your workload and reclaim time. In this session, discover how AI can help you streamline lesson planning, daily prep, and resource repurposing—empowering you to reduce stress and focus on what matters most. We’ll explore practical strategies that turn AI into your teaching assistant, so you can spend less time planning and more time thriving in and out of the classroom.

Relational Intelligence 101: How Mo.AI Connects Teens IRL & Online | Tanvi Vartak

Session on Demand All Day

 11-11:30 AM EST- LIVE  Q&A in the Facebook Group

Learn about the impact of social connection on mental well-being and how Mo.AI is designed to make meaningful relationships accessible for the next generation.

Innovating Education: Balancing Creativity and Critical Thinking in the AI Era | Danielle Sullivan

Session on Demand All Day

3:00-3:30 EST - Q&A in the Facebook Group

Join us for a special session presented by Khan Academy, where we will explore the exciting world of AI in education and its transformative potential. In this thought-provoking session, we will delve into the impact of AI on personalized learning and intelligent tutoring systems. Discover why AI should be embraced as a valuable learning opportunity for all students. This session will also highlight Khan Academy's groundbreaking platform, Khanmigo, which harnesses the power of AI to revolutionize teaching and learning. Gain practical insights into how Khan Academy is leveraging AI to enhance instruction and create engaging learning experiences

Differentiated Learning: Leveraging AI for Inclusive Classrooms | Sara Wanasek

Session on Demand All Day

Educators often overcomplicate differentiated learning, struggling with the overwhelming task of creating tailored materials for diverse classrooms. Meeting every student’s unique needs can feel impossible, especially with limited time and resources.
This session simplifies the process by introducing Edcafe AI, a user-friendly tool designed to help you create inclusive and customized learning resources quickly and efficiently. You’ll learn how to generate lesson plans, quizzes, vocabulary-based materials, and even interactive chatbots—all tailored to the strengths and needs of your students.
By the end of this session, you’ll have actionable strategies and resources ready to implement in your classroom, empowering you to support every learner without adding to your workload.

Cracking Open Engagement with AI-Powered App Smashing Strategies | Alyssa Faubion

Session on Demand All Day

10-10:30 EST - LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

Unleash the potential of AI-enhanced app smashing to elevate student engagement and creativity! In this session, we'll dive into innovative ways to combine AI tools with popular edtech creativity apps, creating seamless, interactive learning experiences that captivate students and streamline lesson planning. From collaborative projects to personalized learning paths, discover actionable strategies and real-world examples to empower students and make learning more dynamic, relevant, and fun.

Today's Special Classroom Guest: Mr. A.I. Chatterbot | Eric Curts

Session on Demand All Day

12-12:30 PM EST - Q&A Thread in the Facebook Group

AI access for students is often limited because of the students' age or because of school policies. However there are lots of engaging ways for a teacher to use AI in class for interactive learning activities where the students are participating but the teacher is still managing the AI. In this session we will see how you can "invite AI into your classroom" for interactive projects including debates on any topic, live interviews where the AI takes on a role, co-writing activities, and more.

AI-Powered Classrooms: Bridging the Gap between Humans and Machines | Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Session on Demand All Day

1-1:30 PM EST - LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

Let's focus on the uses of Artificial Intelligence and how these tools can transform learning. We will talk about Generative AI and dive into its uses, and concerns, and explore how it is evolving and the implications for education and the future of work. There are many new technologies that are transforming the educational space and the world of work. Students need to have opportunities to explore these technologies and understand their impact on their future. Finding resources can be a challenge, but this session will provide many resources for educators of all levels!

Use the robots to help teach the children to be more human, don’t teach the humans to be more robotic | Stephen Tew

Session on Demand All Day

2:30-3:00 PM EST - LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

We’ll explore how AI can transform traditional teaching approaches to nurture the skills our pupils need for tomorrow. By understanding both pedagogical principles and future workplace demands, we'll discover practical ways to harness AI as a tool for creating deeper, more meaningful learning experiences.
Together, we'll:
• Identify essential skills pupils need for their future success
• Examine how AI can enhance different stages of learning
• Design learning experiences that embed these crucial skills
• Use the free learning framework and pupils characteristics resources to use AI to deepen pupil engagement and understanding
This session bridges the gap between current educational practises and future needs, helping teachers craft innovative learning experiences that prepare pupils for an AI-enhanced world whilst maintaining the essential human elements of education.

 The Magic of Canva: A Teacher's Toolkit for Dynamic Learning  | Kaylee Baldwin

Session on Demand All Day
This dynamic platform empowers educators to create engaging learning experiences with ease. We'll dive into Canva's versatile tools, including the Dream Lab for generating unique images, Magic Write for instant activity creation, and built-in translation features to seamlessly adapt materials for multilingual learners. Discover how Canva can transform your classroom and elevate student engagement!

Ethics Unplugged: Boring stuff AI Bots don't want to talk about | Nitin Gambhir

Session on Demand All Day

Have you ever wondered why teaching ethical principles feels overwhelming, or why these topics often seem dull to your teen? Or struggled to balance building strong moral values while preparing them with the tech skills needed for the 21st century? Emerging technologies such as Generative AI, present new ethical challenges, and opportunities and navigating these essential life lessons can be a challenge. Lets dive deep into the wild, fascinating, and sometimes downright weird world of Artificial Intelligence and use storytelling to help illustrate complex ethical concepts and its application to an emerging technology.

#BionicTeachers - Using AI Tools in Secondary Classrooms| Jeff Simon

Session on Demand All Day

12-12:30 PM EST - LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

Come along on one high school math teacher's journey of using a cornucopia of free AI tools to provide engaging, differentiated instruction and robust assessments with feedback. Learn how you can utilize the EducAI⁵t instructional model in every stage of learning to draw students into the lesson (EngAIge), flip your instruction (ExplAIn), provide practice (CultivAIt), promote higher level thinking (ElevAIte), and provide feedback and assessment (DemonstrAIt). Last, we'll explore how HappyGrader can be used to empower teachers of any subject to us AI and machine learning to expedite high quality grading of exams.

 AI Eras Tour: Top AI Tools for the 24-25 School Year (Larisa’s Version) | Larisa Black

Session on Demand All Day

1:00-1:30 EST - LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

Step into your AI Eras, where teaching and tech meet like sparks flying in the classroom. Each 'era' on this tour is a love letter to innovation, from Student Engagement's 'Tech Magic' to the Gamification Era's 'Game of Learning,' and all the way through the Creativity Era's 'Innovation in the Classroom' and Grading Era's 'AI Revolution.' Like Taylor’s eras, each chapter celebrates growth and change—featuring tools like SchoolAI, Curipod, Padlet, and Canva that will elevate your teaching and spark joy in your students.

Let’s dive into these tools that will help you build lessons that feel like a perfect melody and bring learning to life in ways that resonate with students long after the school bell rings. By the end of this session, you’ll feel like you’ve found your teaching 'Style' with AI. So grab your cardigan, take this chance to begin again, and let’s write the next chapter together!"

Feedback 2.0: AI’s Got Your Back (and Your Students’ Growth!) |Frankie Baker

Session on Demand All Day

2:00-2:30 EST - LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

Feedback is so valuable - we know this. But we also don't have time to give valuable feedback in a timely fashion. Cue: AI. By leveraging cutting-edge tools, we can deliver personalized, timely, and actionable feedback that enhances student engagement and supports their growth. Whether you're looking to streamline your grading process, offer constructive suggestions, or empower students to self-reflect, AI can make your feedback more impactful and efficient. This session will showcase practical tools and strategies for integrating AI into your feedback practices, allowing you to provide meaningful insights that support every student’s learning journey.

Spice up your Creativity with the Power of Gen AI & Adobe Creative Cloud | Mark Itskowitch

Session on Demand All Day
1:00-1:30 EST - LIVE Q&A in the Facebook Group

Discover innovative and creative tips, tricks, and hacks to boost productivity, expand creativity, and spice up your palette as I showcase the powerful features of Adobe’s creative applications.

What if AI can enhance the human connection in your classroom? | Mike Mitchell

Session on Demand All Day

The AI genie is out of the bottle, and educators face a brave new world. This session explores how educators can navigate AI in the classroom in an ethical way. AI can make teaching and learning more effective and efficient while still allowing educators to retain agency and control. This session will focus on how AI can be used to support writing instruction and enhance critical thinking skills.