Providing Leadership for Using AI Tools to Increase Student Learning and Teacher Productivity (Grades 6-12)

NEW Seminar Presented By
Andrew Mann
Instructional Technology Specialist and National Presenter

Specifically Designed for Grades 6-12: Department Heads, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, School Leadership Teams, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Technology Specialists

The keys to using AI tools to increase student learning
See how teacher AI apps can save busy educators 10 hours or more a week … Leave with training resources for immediate use
Explore the best solutions to address the new challenges of student access to AI
Explore real examples of how school leaders are successfully leading AI adoption … Receive an extensive digital resource handbook

Practical Ideas and Strategies

This NEW one-day institute is designed to empower school leaders and trainers to better support their teachers as they implement AI ethically and responsibly. Andy Mann will share all that you need, from developing policies to protect student privacy and data in an AI environment, to practical AI tools that will help reduce workload and improve student outcomes. You'll gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art AI-based platforms, learning how to use these tools to create personalized learning experiences, craft differentiated assessments, and provide timely, targeted feedback.

We'll explore how AI can help teachers manage tasks such as grading and lesson planning more efficiently, enabling them to focus more on student interaction and fostering a classroom environment built on critical thinking and creativity. As we navigate the use of AI in education, we'll also discuss how to maintain a balance between innovation and academic integrity, helping you craft policies for responsible AI use in your classrooms. You'll leave the institute with practical, effective strategies, templates and more – that you can showcase in staff training or use personally – for using AI assistants and teacher apps to enhance teaching, engage students, and save time, while also ensuring students learn to use AI ethically and responsibly.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Craft Smart, School-Aligned AI Policies
How to guide responsible AI use in your classroom and district
Practical Strategies for Monitoring and Modeling Ethical AI Use With Your Students
Gain strategies to help students use AI responsibly, with tools that allow you to supervise their interactions in real time
Design Differentiated Assessments in Minutes
Use AI to easily create multiple versions of assignments and assessments tailored to diverse learning needs, while saving teacher time
Save Time on Everyday Teaching Tasks
Discover timesaving teacher AI apps that allow teachers to focus more on instruction and building connections
Create Customized, Student-Friendly Learning Tools
Explore teacher AI apps that can be used to build tailored scaffolds, supports, and interactive learning experiences
Improve Student Engagement and Critical Thinking
Learn how to incorporate AI into lessons that push students to analyze, synthesize, and reflect – while keeping them curious and motivated
Hands-On Experience With Leading AI Tools
Get guided practice using state-of-the-art AI apps to streamline lesson planning, grading, and feedback
Provide Personalized Feedback Faster
Leverage AI to draft specific, student-centered comments that improve student writing, guide revision, and save teachers' time
Balance Innovation With Academic Integrity
Explore how to integrate AI into your classrooms without compromising originality or learning rigor
Walk Away With Train-the-Trainer Resources
Leave ready to apply what you learned to introduce AI apps and strategies to your staff – including teaching strategies and training resources you have rights to use and customize

Specific Topics

Here's what you'll learn:

Practical strategies and tools designed for teacher leaders, department heads, and school administrators — walk away with practical, customizable AI training resources, including a full copy of Andy's presentation to adapt for your own staff
Guide students in ethical AI use, teaching them to use AI responsibly in their learning
Master the use of AI-driven assessments for more targeted feedback and personalized learning
Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to streamline lesson planning and save time
Differentiate instruction using the popular AI tools such as BriskTeaching, Magic School and SchoolAI, to meet diverse student needs
Personalize learning experiences for each student using the most popular teacher/student AI apps
Automate routine tasks such as grading and feedback with AI to maximize teaching time
Maximize student engagement by using AI to accelerate learning and offer targeted support
Increase student creativity and boost teacher productivity with the latest teacher/student AI tools
Empower students to learn independently using AI-based strategies and tools that promote autonomy
Streamline classroom tasks by automating lesson planning, grading, and feedback with AI tools
Use AI tools to support struggling students with personalized feedback and additional resources

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

I'd like to personally invite you to participate in this one-day institute on AI designed specifically for Grades 6-12 with a focus on school leaders and trainers. AI is rapidly changing the landscape of teaching and learning, and while this transformation can feel overwhelming, now is the perfect time to learn how to harness its incredible potential while addressing its challenges.

With over 30 years of experience as a secondary teacher, tech director, and educational technology specialist, I'm excited to share practical, actionable strategies that will make integrating AI into your classrooms easier and more effective. AI tools promise to save educators hours each week – imagine what your teachers could do with that extra time to build deeper connections with your students or focus on the aspects of teaching they love most.

In this institute, you'll explore how to use AI to enhance teaching and learning, including strategies for teaching responsible AI use, developing AI policies, and creating assignments that incorporate AI in a meaningful way. You'll also understand the limitations of AI, including its biases and "hallucinations," and how to guide students in using it responsibly.

Throughout the day, we'll dive into hands-on projects, where you'll get to use AI tools directly, so you can walk away confident and prepared. Before the institute, I'll share a list of AI apps you can set up in advance so you'll be prepared for hands-on learning opportunities.

I look forward to learning with you.

Sincerely,
Andy Mann

P.S. You'll leave with a full toolkit of AI resources you can begin using the next day for your next staff training or your personal use. You'll receive an extensive digital resource handbook and a copy of my training material with rights to reuse and customize for your training needs.

Who Should Attend

Grades 6-12: Department Heads, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, School Leadership Teams, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Technology Specialists

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Digital Resource Handbook
Each participant will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this institute. The handbook includes:

Practical ways to integrate AI into the classroom to increase student learning
Powerful strategic ways to use AI to reduce teacher workload
Proven recommendations for managing this new technology to avoid ethical issues
Rights to reuse and customize resources for your professional learning

Share Ideas
This institute provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in learning how to use AI tools to enhance student learning.

Consultation Available
Andy Mann will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own program.

Semester Credit Option:
UMASS Logo Graduate level professional development credit is available with an additional fee and completion of follow up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, will be available at the seminar.

Meet Inservice Requirements:
At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

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