Storm into Summer 2025

Discover how artificial intelligence can transform education by fostering deeper student engagement and supporting mastery of educational objectives. In this 45-minute session, Mark A. Heifner, a seasoned educator and AI advocate, will share practical strategies for integrating AI tools like SchoolAI, MagicSchool, Khanmingo, and BrainPOP Science 6-8 into classroom practice. Learn how AI can streamline tasks such as grading Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) assignments, allowing teachers to provide targeted feedback while freeing up time for personalized instruction. Explore how AI-powered tools empower students to revisit oral presentations and demonstrations as pathways to mastery. This session will highlight real-world examples, discuss best practices for implementation, and address common challenges educators face when adopting AI. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and resources to harness AI's potential, helping students achieve academic success and develop critical 21st-century skills. Perfect for educators seeking innovative ways to engage today's learners.

Explore how AI can revolutionize the way teachers plan and prepare by assisting routine tasks, personalizing lesson content, and boosting creativity. In this interactive seminar, you'll discover practical AI tools that save time, enhance lesson planning, and help you meet the diverse needs of your students. Whether you're new to AI or looking to level up your planning, this session will provide hands-on experience and actionable strategies to integrate AI into your teaching workflow. Attendees will need a laptop or device to participate in interactive activities.

Come see how AI can be helpful in putting your next lesson together! Participants will be able to see various ways that two online AI platforms can transform their classroom. Using the tips from this session will save you time when it comes to creating materials for classroom. This includes creating lesson plans, developing critical thinking questions, study guides, checks for understanding, differentiation, and assessments.

What does AI look like from a student’s perspective? In this hands-on session, teachers will get to sit on the side of the desk and experience AI-powered learning firsthand! Through interactive activities, discussions, and real-world examples from fellow teachers, we will explore how AI can spark creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in the classroom. Join us for the chance to experiment with AI tools firsthand and leave with fresh ideas and practical strategies to implement with your students.

Regardless of your past interactions with AI, this session is for you. Whether you’ve never used AI before or use it frequently, you’ll learn how to save time in everything you do as a teacher. We’ll walk through a repeatable process that anyone can apply in the following situations:How to leverage AI to create hands-on activities that target specific state standards.How to engage AI to get the most out of it.How AI can simplify the development of cross-curricular lessons.Artificial intelligence can be a teacher’s best friend; all we have to do is engage with it.Regardless of your past interactions with AI, this session is for you. Whether you’ve never used AI before or use it frequently, you will find this session useful. We’ll walk through a repeatable process that you can apply in the following situations:
How to get started and find value without investing much time
How to leverage AI to create lessons that target specific state standards
How AI can simplify the development of cross-curricular lessons
Artificial intelligence isn’t perfect, but it can be one of the best resources for any educator.