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Friday, November 20
 

9:00am EST

Prompt, Build, and Create: Next-Gen AI Workflows for Education
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Step beyond basic chatbots and discover the true power of an AI-driven classroom. Designed specifically for educators, this hands-on workshop takes you on a journey from basic prompting to creating custom digital tools completely code-free. You will learn how to design personalized AI assistants ("Gems") to automate your heaviest administrative tasks, use Gemini’s Canvas to instantly build interactive learning apps using plain English, and harness cutting-edge tools like NotebookLM and Canva AI to transform deep research into stunning, student-ready multimedia resources. Whether you are looking to save time on lesson planning or want to design next-generation interactive learning experiences, you will leave this session with a fully loaded, practical AI toolkit ready for immediate classroom use. No programming experience required—just bring your creativity & your fully charged laptop!
Presenters
avatar for Ron Turchyniak

Ron Turchyniak

EdTech Consultant, SWLSB
Ron Turchyniak is an experienced Educational Technology Consultant and Conference Manager dedicated to bridging the gap between pedagogy and digital tools. With deep expertise in coding, robotics, and assistive technology, Ron specializes in empowering educators to move beyond basic... Read More →
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Virtual
  EdTech

9:00am EST

Tier 1 Math: Word Problems & Fluency
How can we better support students who struggle to grasp foundational math concepts in the general education classroom? This workshop focuses on strengthening Tier 1 math instruction by making abstract concepts concrete. With a focus on Recommendations 5 and 6 from the What Works Clearing House Practice Guide 26 (2021), participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for explicitly teaching students how to solve word problems and build fluency in mathematics.
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avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, SWLSB
Vanessa Rayner is the pedagogical consultant for elementary mathematics for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, where she collaborates with elementary math teachers to develop effective teaching practices and foundational understandings essential to building and extending math concepts... Read More →

Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
200-School Board: Room 52A
  Math
 

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