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9:45am PDT

Introduction to Magic School AI

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 403

Discover how generative AI can empower your teaching, freeing you from tedious tasks and giving you more time to focus on what matters most: your students. In this session, we'll explore Magic School AI, your new AI-powered assistant. Learn how to harness its capabilities to streamline your workflow, boost efficiency, and ultimately, create more space for meaningful interactions.

Speakers

Jess Nies

Secondary Digital Curriculum Technology Integration TOSA, Hillsboro School District

Jess is a passionate educator and technology integration specialist, empowering secondary educators to leverage AI for impactful teaching and learning. As a Google Level 2 Educator, Kami Trainer, MagicSchool AI Educator, and coach with the HSD Tech Teach Grow Team, she specializes... Read More →

Angela Adzima

Digital Curriculum Technology Integration TOSA, Hillsboro School District

Angela Adzima is a Digital Curriculum Technology Integration TOSA in the Hillsboro School District, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. With over 15 years of experience in elementary education (K-5), she understands the power of inclusive and equitable teaching... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 403

Educator & Administrator Efficiency & Productivity

11:00am PDT

Unlocking AI in Education: Prompt Engineering for Educators

Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 403

This professional development session, based on Vanderbilt University's "Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT," empowers educators to leverage the power of AI in their classrooms.
Learn to:
1. Craft effective prompts: Go beyond basic questions and learn the art of prompt engineering to generate high-quality, relevant AI responses.
2. Integrate AI tools: Discover how AI tools can assist with lesson planning, differentiation, assessment creation, and more.
3. Address ethical considerations: Explore responsible AI usage, including discussions on bias, misinformation, and academic integrity.
4. Promote student critical thinking: Encourage students to analyze AI-generated content and develop their own prompting skills.

Speakers

Ryan Hoxie

Learning Technologies TOSA, Portland Public School District

Ryan Hoxie has been teaching since 2000, both as an elementary, middle school teacher and as a district specialist. Dedicated to equity and student success, he strives to provide educators and students with opportunities to use innovative thinking, practical knowledge, and technology... Read More →

Jen Hopkins

Technology TOSA, Portland Public School District

Jen Hopkins, Technology TOSA at Portland Public Schools, brings her expertise in K-12 technology integration to her presentation on AI prompt engineering. Known for implementing innovative professional development, Jen is passionate about empowering educators with technology.

Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 403

Educator & Administrator Efficiency & Productivity

1:30pm PDT

Conclusion: Teachers Are the Real AI Experts

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 403

This session takes a strengths-based approach to AI, recognizing that teachers already think critically, differentiate instruction, scaffold learning, and foster inquiry—all essential skills for using AI effectively. By viewing AI as an extension of their expertise rather than a replacement, teachers can leverage it to save time, enhance creativity, and personalize learning experiences for students. Join us as we explore practical AI strategies that complement and amplify the great work teachers already do to enrich student learning.

Speakers

Chris Giles

Instructional Technology Coach, Beaverton School District

Chris is an AI Enthusiast, Technology Integration Specialist, and Digital Learning Coach with over 25 years of experience in education. He is passionate about empowering educators through innovative professional development, instructional technology, and AI integration.Chris lives... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 403

Educator & Administrator Efficiency & Productivity

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