2024 Indiana Connected Educators Conference

Unlock the power of creativity to up level your coaching and presentation skills in this dynamic, intermediate-level session. Designed for educators who are ready to inspire and lead, this workshop focuses on how to use Adobe Express to enhance your presentations, engage your audience, and deliver coaching with confidence. Learn how to create visually compelling content that resonates, while also gaining strategies to support and mentor your peers through creative tools.
In this hands-on session, you will:
 

• Discover how to use Adobe Express to create impactful presentations that captivate and communicate your message effectively. 
• Develop advanced coaching techniques to empower your colleagues and students using creative resources. 
• Learn tips for integrating creativity into your teaching and leadership practices to drive engagement. 
• Build the confidence to lead with creativity and deliver presentations that inspire action. 
• Perfect for educators looking to advance their leadership by incorporating creativity into their professional development and coaching.

Join us as we explore the "Magical Do's and Don'ts" of using AI to engage students, develop AI literacy skills, and make your life as an educator easier than ever before. In this interactive session, we'll showcase the incredible powers of MagicSchool, sharing some of our best ideas on how educators can tap into the power of AI: The Magical Do's:

✨ Save time and streamline tasks like lesson planning and grading
✨ Get students excited about learning through immersive, AI-powered experiences
✨ Help your students develop the essential AI literacy skills they'll need for the 21st century

But… it's not all pixie dust and unicorns! We'll also discuss some of the "Don'ts" of AI in the classroom to avoid, such as:

The Magical Don'ts:
❌ Letting students loose on any AI tool they find, which can lead to misuse
❌ Not monitoring and guiding students' AI use
❌ Not clarifying when and how students can use AI for school work At MagicSchool, we believe "Teachers are Magic".

So, prepare to leave this session with new insights and confidence to bring the true magic of AI into your classroom, all while keeping your students safe and engaged!

Elections bring on an overwhelming amount of information and misinformation. This session on the News Literacy Project will prepare educators to guide students to critically analyze political views, identify bias, and make informed decisions to hopefully foster a generation of informed voters. Come and check out all that the News Literacy Project offers (for free) like RumorGuard, Checkology and more.

Get ready to unlock the full potential of Canva and transform your classroom into a creative powerhouse!  Canva is easy to use and navigate for users of every skill level.  In this workshop, you will learn how to create stunning, engaging presentations that capture your students' attention and spark their imagination. Discover the magic of visual and audio elements, master the art of template customization, and empower your students to become confident, tech-savvy presenters.

Did you know that Canva is also harnessing the power of AI? With Canva’s Magic Studio, it is time to say goodbye to dull presentations and hello to a world of creativity and engagement!

Link to Canva Slides