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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

Sec ELA: Cultivating Consistency
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Build a stronger, more unified ELA department. This session focuses on cultivating consistency across secondary grades by developing a shared language, utilizing explicit instruction techniques, and creating a clearer, standardized path to guide students toward meaningful written responses.
Presenters
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Virtual
  ELA

9:00am EST

ELEM Curriculum Map - How to Teach the Material World
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Take the guesswork out of elementary science. This session breaks down the curriculum map for "The Material World," offering teachers hands-on, engaging, and age-appropriate ways to explore chemistry and physics concepts with young learners.
Presenters
avatar for Sam Altarac

Sam Altarac

SciTech Consultant, SWLSB
As the Science Consultant for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, I support science and technology programming across 40 elementary and high schools. My work is centered on applying cognitive science—such as Cognitive Load Theory and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction—to... Read More →
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Virtual
  SciTech
 

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