​Tech & Learning Innovation Lab

Attendees get a sneak peek at some of the newest technology companies to enter the field, have the opportunity to share their candid feedback to help shape the future of edtech, AND earn a $200 scholarship to their schools or districts. Register for this pre-con event here.

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Registration and Breakfast

Attendees arrive to register, network, and enjoy breakfast, as well as get their “Passport to Prizes” pass. Throughout the day, attendees will complete their Passport by visiting with our partners either in scheduled meetings or during lunch if they do not have scheduled meetings. 

Welcome & Introductions: 

Edtech luminary and international keynote speaker Carl Hooker brings his enthusiasm and passion for education to the Summit as our host and MC for the day. Attendees will be grouped into teams where they will work collaboratively to assemble a share out of lessons learned at the closing session. 
 

Keynote: PD for District Leaders: How Do We Prepare Ourselves for AI & Other Rapidly Emerging Tech?

We talk a lot about the challenge of providing programs that our students need to prepare for for careers and technology that do not yet exist. But what skills do district leaders need to support the technology in our schools that is already rapidly evolving? How do we become creative innovators to focus not on what we know, but what we can do with what we know? In this keynote, Denver Public Schools CIO Dr. Richard Charles discusses the need for district leaders to continuously develop their professional “soft skills” skills – flexibility, problem solving, creativity, and collaboration – to be the kind of leaders today’s schools need to succeed. Dr. Charles will also discuss the large language model they are embracing at Denver Public Schools to prepare their school communities for AI and other emerging tech.  
 

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• Cybersecurity Planning 
• Technology Coaching Cycles 
• Tech Purchasing Planning 
• Incorporating DEI into District Mission & Vision 
• Critical Evaluation of AI Generated Results 
• AR & VR for Promoting Student Engagement and Inclusion 

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• Student Podcasting
• Data Management & Analytics 
• Student Data Privacy 
• Makerspace Cross-Curricular Projects 
• Leveraging Tech for EL and Diverse Learning Populations 
• Game-Based Learning with Design Thinking 

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• AI-Infused Curriculum & Instructional Design
• Staff & Student Wellness
• Digital Equity 
• Cybersecurity Planning
• Incorporating DEI into District Mission & Vision 
• Student Data Privacy

Designing the Model School in the Age of AI

Carl Hooker leads attendees through an interactive session exploring the best practices, ideas, and challenges district leaders are working through as they create strategic plans in the age of AI.

Networking Lunch  & Meet Our Partners

Students for Innovation

The voices of our future will take the lead in unraveling the complexities of AI in education, exploring the transformation AI brings to our classrooms, grappling with ethical dilemmas, and confronting the grey areas between academic integrity and plagiarism. Together, we’ll explore the intersection of AI and learning through the lens of our most essential stakeholders – the students themselves! Facilitated by Alana Winnick.

Creating a Statewide AI Framework

Matt Winters shares details about Utah’s new statewide AI Framework for schools, including how they worked to get all stakeholders on board and created a vetting process for AI tools.  
Facilitated by Matt Winters, Artificial Intelligence Specialist at Utah State Board of Education

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• Incorporating AI, AR, VR in the Classroom 
• Cybersecurity Planning 
• Technology Coaching Cycles 
• Tech Purchasing Planning 
• Incorporating DEI into District Mission & Vision
• Critical Evaluation of AI Generated Results 
• Game-Based Learning with Design Thinking 

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• AR & VR for Promoting Student Engagement and Inclusion
• Student Podcasting
• Data Management & Analytics
• Student Data Privacy 
• Makerspace Cross-Curricular Projects 
• Leveraging Tech for EL and Diverse Learning Populations
• Incorporating AI, AR, VR in the Classroom 

Team Activity: Creating Your Model School Presentation

Teams use their takeaways gathered throughout the day to create their portrait of a Model School.
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Team Presentations

Each team chooses a representative to share the 2-minute presentation they created for their Model School. The audience votes on each presentation and the winning team members receive prizes.

Awards Ceremony

The winners of the Model School contest and Tech & Learning Innovative Leader awards will be announced, followed by the Passport to Prizes drawing.

Closing Dinner Reception
Location Information Coming Soon.