CIEC 2025

This workshop, "AI in the Classroom: Bringing AI to Life in Education," introduces participants to the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing role in education. The session will cover various AI tools that assist with personalized learning. The workshop will be interactive, combining informative presentations with live demonstrations, group discussions, and practical exercises.The intended audience includes K-12 educators, school leaders, and education professionals who are new to AI but are eager to explore its potential. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of AI and ready-to-implement strategies for improving their teaching and learning environments. 

Understand the Basics of AI
Gain a clear understanding of what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it’s shaping classrooms today.

Discover AI Tools for Educators
Explore practical AI tools that can assist with grading, lesson planning, personalized learning, and more.

Gather Ideas for Classroom Integration
Walk away with actionable ideas on how to start using AI in your own teaching practices or administrative tasks.

There will be an interactive demonstration; you are encouraged to bring your own device and join in.


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"Collaborating as a team and navigating group decisions can present thrilling challenges. Dive into this dynamic workshop designed to empower educational leaders with an arsenal of strategies and protocols that bolster the decision-making journey.

Embark on a journey to expand your toolkit and broaden your team's approach to decision-making. Delve into methods that enhance each team member's acumen, ensuring informed and optimal decisions are made.

Learning outcomes
Discover various strategies and protocols to enhance a team's decision-making process.
- Diversify a team's thinking process and approach to the decision-making process.
- Raise each team member's awareness to make a decision that is best informed."

In this workshop, we will get the opportunity to explore the science behind reading instruction. This interactive and engaging session will explore the latest research on reading, providing educators, administrators and reading specialists with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve literacy outcomes in their schools.    

1. Understand the cognitive processes involved in reading and how that informs instruction.
2. Learn about the five pillars of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
3. Explore evidence-based strategies for teaching reading, including systematic phonics instruction and comprehension-based reading activties.
4. Leave with practical tips and resources for implementing the science of reading in your classroom or school.

"This interactive workshop explores the powerful impact of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) on the well-being of both educators and students. We'll delve into a three-pronged approach, equipping you with strategies to implement SEL effectively at the individual, classroom, and school-wide levels. Through this comprehensive approach, we'll demonstrate how improved well-being leads to a more positive school environment, ultimately fostering academic achievement and success.

Learning outcomes
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of SEL and its benefits for educators, students, and the school community.
Participants will explore practical strategies to integrate SEL into the professional development of educators.
Participants will learn how to foster SEL competencies in students through engaging classroom practices.
Participants will develop a roadmap for creating a school-wide environment that promotes social-emotional well-being for all.
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