RSAC 2024

There’s a better way to work! This Google-focused session will share 23 tips you didn't know you needed for cutting out the clutter, streamlining your workflow, and getting more done every day. You'll learn actionable strategies to help you prioritize tasks, organize files, manage emails, schedule and run efficient meetings, and improve your document and slide creation. Learn the tips the pros use to declutter your digital life to spend more time on the things that matter most. Bring your device and learn as you listen.

Explore AI-powered multimedia experiences that make digital creation more accessible to everyone through faster content generation and powerful editing features. Learn how AI tools can create everything from logos for your business to cover art for your AI-generated album. Create and edit podcasts, audiobooks, short films, training videos, advertisements, even social media posts. This session is intended to inspire and inform you of what the future of AI holds for creative multimedia production.

In this session, discover how to enhance student learning with AI – at any age. Kelli will share specific teaching ideas and workflows that allow even the little students to learn how to learn with AI … even in the landscape of ever evolving tech.

Collaboration is fundamental in today's learning environment. Often, we assign collaborative tasks to students without explaining the key elements for success. This session is designed to unravel the core of collaboration and how it can be incorporated into the classroom. Get ready to discover various strategies for teaching people of all ages about teamwork. Participants will also have opportunities to experience digital and hands-on activities to promote and practice collaboration. Together, let’s make sure we’re supporting our learners to become strong collaborators for the classroom and beyond.

Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your teaching workflow. Join us as we delve into ways to leverage AI effectively, making everyday tasks more efficient and freeing up valuable time for what truly matters—engaging with students and enhancing their learning experience.
Throughout the session, we'll explore various AI-powered tools and applications and look at ways to simplify routine administrative tasks, streamline instructional planning, and personalize student learning with minimal effort. We will collaborate to develop practical examples, ensuring you can immediately implement these solutions in your classroom. By the end of the session, you'll have a clear understanding of how to harness AI to not only save time but also improve your overall productivity and effectiveness as an educator.
Join us to transform your teaching practice and unlock the potential of AI, making your workday more manageable and your instructional approach more impactful. This session is perfect for teachers at all levels who are eager to embrace innovative technologies and enhance their professional skills.

In this session, participants will learn How Cultural responsiveness, Affirmation, Relationships, and Empowerment can promote student success. The results-driven, high-achievement-at-all-costs cultures that plague many learning communities fuel educational inequities and harm students. In particular, students of color and other marginalized student groups like diverse learners, multilingual learners (MLs), and students living in poverty find themselves victims of school practices and cultures that fail to meet their needs adequately. In this session, the first turnaround principal in Illinois, Dr. Lionel Allen, Jr., will share how establishing and maintaining a culture of C.A.R.E. can address the academic failure and social exclusion that often characterize marginalized students’ experiences. Participants will learn how to establish a culture built on Cultural responsiveness, Affirmation, Relationships, and Empowerment that will improve experiences and outcomes for our students.

In this engaging presentation, we delve into the realm of active participation in the classroom. From fostering collaboration to enhancing critical thinking skills, we will explore practical strategies and techniques that empower educators to cultivate an environment where every student is actively involved in their learning. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, attendees will gain valuable insights into creating lessons that captivate students' interest, promote deeper understanding, and ultimately foster a love for learning. Join us as we embark on a journey to move students from actively DISengaging to actively ENGAGING!

"100% Responsive" is a dynamic workshop-style session tailored for educators seeking innovative strategies that actively engage all students in the learning process. Participants will discover and practice practical methods to encourage student dialogue, critical thinking, and collaboration, reducing teacher talk time and empowering students to shoulder the cognitive load of their own learning. From interactive partnered activities to individual response cards, attendees will explore a range of tools designed to elicit contributions from every student, regardless of current performance or confidence. By implementing these proven strategies, educators can create a more equitable and enriching learning experience where every voice is valued and every student has the opportunity to thrive.