Co-Teaching: ChatGPT & Me
(Artificial Intelligence in our Classrooms)
In this keynote, we will explore questions about Artificial Intelligence, ranging from its definition and potential applications to more fundamental issues such as ethical considerations and implications for classrooms and students. Our discussion will be both upbeat and honest, and you will leave with valuable insights for navigating the future that skipped our doorstep and is already in our classrooms.
RENEWED ‘TUDE:
How to be a Resilient Teacher and avoid burnout
Life moves at breakneck speed and the pace in today’s classrooms is no different. How can teachers keep up with the demands of the ever-changing curriculum, school meetings, and the never-ending tasks of running a classroom while still having fuel in their tank for life and their families at the end of the day? How can we best prioritize the human element of our jobs and our lives so we can thrive both at work and at home? This deep dive into the Science of Happiness and the latest findings from neuroscience will provide teachers with personally relevant strategies and tools to embrace the challenges of today’s classrooms while thriving in their professional and personal lives!
Engaging Keynotes
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, & the Neuroscience
Technology is woven into the fabric of our lives and seemingly touches every aspect of our classrooms and homes. This upbeat, yet honest, overview of the most up to date findings from neuroscience showcases how the technology is positively affecting learning in our classrooms but also re-wiring our brains and affecting the mental health of our students.
The Good - How can we leverage different and emerging technologies to help maximize student learning in our schools and classrooms?
The Bad - How is technology re-wiring our brains and what is the long-term impact on students and their future?
The Ugly - Where has technology gone off the rails and what are the implications?
The Neuroscience - What does the latest research reveal about all of this and how can we best navigate today and tomorrow to maximize benefits and minimize the threats of technology in our schools and homes?
Want to leverage neuroscience research on how the human brain works to improve your instruction, and the culture of your classroom, as well as to help you to provide more authentic assessments? This presentation will increase your understanding of “best practice” strategies and tools as well as an overview of the neuroscience for how they work to help students develop durable long-term memory and conceptual understanding in your classroom. You will leave this interactive session with a “head-full” of brain-friendly ideas you can implement the very next day!
