What if you could help every student achieve their full potential by using cutting-edge tools that adapt to their unique needs? Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, and this session will show you how SchoolAI can be a powerful ally in creating personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences for K-12 students. This is more than a technology showcase—it’s a movement toward student-centered education that empowers learners to succeed in an evolving world. Whether you’re new to AI or looking for advanced strategies, this session will provide you with the insights and tools to make a real impact on student learning outcomes.
What if you could help every student achieve their full potential by using cutting-edge tools that adapt to their unique needs? Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, and this session will show you how SchoolAI can be a powerful ally in creating personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences for K-12 students. This is more than a technology showcase—it’s a movement toward student-centered education that empowers learners to succeed in an evolving world. Whether you’re new to AI or looking for advanced strategies, this session will provide you with the insights and tools to make a real impact on student learning outcomes.
🚨 Important Deadline: Register by Wednesday, May 14! Planning to attend this incredible learning experience? You must register by May 22 to allow time for your background check, which is required before you can participate in certain parts of the tour. 📝 Click here to complete the form 🔄 Pro tip: It’s better to register now and switch sessions later than miss out on this amazing learning opportunity!!
Step into the future of education, technology, and workforce development on this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus. Designed specifically for educators, this immersive experience connects classroom practice with cutting-edge research, industry partnerships, and emerging technologies.
From smart manufacturing labs and AI-driven innovation hubs to creative maker spaces, you’ll explore how WSU is shaping the future—and how these insights can empower your students to thrive in it. This walking tour is limited to 30 participants and offers direct engagement with WSU faculty and innovators who are bridging education and industry every day.
The tour begins at the RSC outside the Bookstore with a 10-minute walk to the John Bardo Center (JBC). In case of rain, participants will drive and meet in the JBC Lobby. JBC Lobby Introduction (15 minutes): Participants will receive a WSU notebook, pen, and bottled water. The session will introduce the Innovation Campus, focusing on:
Applied learning: What it is and why it matters
The vision behind the Innovation Campus
Its impact over the past 10 years Attendees will be encouraged to reflect through the lens of their teaching roles.
Rotating Campus Tour (100 minutes): Participants will be split into five groups and rotate through the following five stops (20 minutes each), reflecting on how each can impact student learning:
GoCreate:
What is a Makerspace?
Learning through hands-on projects and community connection
Project Innovation Hub:
Differences from GoCreate
Role in supporting classroom learning and unstructured exploration
Come learn foundational skills in prompt engineering for AI applications, with a focus on creating effective, educationally relevant AI interactions. We will practice the basics of standard prompt engineering techniques and practical tips to help educators integrate these new skills into their use of AI.
Step into the future of teaching and learning with Dr. Geri Gillespy, a leading voice in AI and digital transformation in education. In this powerful session, Dr. Gillespy will explore how artificial intelligence can elevate instructional practice, personalize learning, and support teacher efficiency—while keeping student needs at the center.
Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or ready to go deeper, you’ll walk away with practical strategies, inspired vision, and a renewed sense of what’s possible in today’s classroom.
🥊 Let’s Get Ready to Fumble: The Ultimate AI Throwdown 💥 1000 tools. Endless potential. Only one can win your heart (or your lesson plan). Join us for the wildest session of the conference, where AI tools enter the ring and only the best survive! Two facilitators go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred battle to prove which AI tools reign supreme in education. From lesson generators to feedback machines, we’re fumbling through the noise so you don’t have to. 🎯 Not sure what’s even out there? We’ll show you. ⚖️ Torn between tools? We’ll compare them live. 🙋🏾♀️ Ready to rumble? You’ll pick a side. Expect laughs, hot takes, and mind-blowing ideas. Who will win? You decide. 💡🔥
Think of this as the ultimate teacher idea fair. During this interactive session, you’ll walk through a collection of educator-hosted poster stations, each offering a 5–15 minute mini-lesson, classroom tip, or tech trick. From Canva workflows and Padlet magic to AI prompts and Microsoft shortcuts, you’ll collect practical tools in a casual, come-and-go atmosphere. These are quick wins that pack a punch—perfect for sparking fresh ideas without overwhelming your brain.
