Saturday, June 22, 2024

My ISTE 2024 Sessions

I am excited and honored to once again present at the 2024 ISTE Conference in Denver this June 22nd through 26th.

I always look forward to this opportunity to see old friends, make new friends, share some ideas, and learn so many new things from others.

You can attend ISTE in person this year, or take part as a virtual attendee. Registration opens in January. To get more details and register for the conference go to:

Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at the ISTE Conference, along with any associated resources. I will continue to update this list with any changes and additions to my schedule.

Please feel free to join me for any of these sessions. I look forward to sharing, learning, and chatting with you!


๐Ÿง” My Sessions


Short version:
  • June 22nd
    • 3:00pm - A-I-A-I-Oh! Engaging AI Uses in Education
  • June 23rd
    • 6:00pm - ISTE24 Board Game Meetup
  • June 24th
    • 10:00am - ISTE Ignite Session - The Bionic Educator
    • 11:30am - The AI Toolbox: Best of AI Tools for Schools
    • 1:30pm - AI & Edtech Power Hour: Turbocharged Tools for Every Subject and Grade
    • 4:30pm - Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
    • 6:30pm - 90s Party by Vivacity
  • June 25th
    • 9:30am - Artificial Intelligence / Natural Misuse - Managing AI in Schools
    • 11:00am - The 'Gem in AI' - Google AI Tools for Education
    • 12:40pm - Today's Special Classroom Guest: Gemini
    • 1:15pm - Level Up Every Learner with SchoolAI
    • 2:00pm - Supercharge Your Books: AI Tools in Book Creator
    • 3:00pm - The Joy of Drawings: Amazing Learning Activities with Google Drawings
  • June 26th
    • 10:30am - Yes (even) You Can Code with the Help of AI!
    • 12:20pm - Today's Special Classroom Guest: Gemini (repeat)




Detailed version:


๐Ÿ“… SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024


๐Ÿ’ก AI-AI-Oh! Engaging AI Uses in Education
  • Time: 3:00-3:50pm
  • Location: Virtual
  • Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-ai
  • Session Page: https://conference.iste.org/2024/program/search/detail_session.php?id=117272527
  • Description: Artificial Intelligence can be used in so many different ways in schools to improve teaching, learning, creativity, productivity, support, and more for educators and students. Explore dozens of uses for generative AI including support for reading, writing, daily tasks, tutoring, coding, conversations, feedback, and much more.



๐Ÿ“… SUNDAY JUNE 23, 2024

๐ŸŽฒ ISTE24 Board Game Meetup
  • ✅ Registration form: https://bit.ly/iste24bgm
  • ๐Ÿ“† Date - Sunday, June 23rd
  • ⏰ Time - 6pm to 11pm (come and go as needed)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Location - Hyatt Regency Denver - 650 Fifteenth Street, Denver, CO 80202 - Located right across the street from the Convention Center
  • ๐Ÿจ Room - Mineral Hall A/B/C on the 3rd floor
  • ๐Ÿ’ฒ Cost - FREE!
  • ๐ŸŽฒ A wide range of games to play will be provided (board games, cards games, etc.) but we encourage people to bring other games as well. If you would like to bring a game (or games) please add that here: Board Game list
  • ๐Ÿ• Casual food and drinks will be provided.
And big thanks to our sponsors who have completely made this event possible!


๐Ÿ“… MONDAY JUNE 24, 2024

๐Ÿ”ฅ ISTE Ignite Session - The Bionic Educator
  • Time: 10:00-11:00am
  • Location: Bellco Theater
  • Session Page: https://conference.iste.org/2024/program/search/detail_session.php?id=117353523
  • Description: Will technology ever replace a teacher? Who (or what) is the best educator in the world? The answer may surprise you. Learn about the amazing rise of artificial intelligence and see what you can do to be the best educator you can be and how your students can be the best learners they can be.



๐Ÿงฐ The AI Toolbox: Best AI Tools for Schools
  • Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
  • Location: Vivacity Booth #1512
  • Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-aitools
  • Description: ChatGPT and Gemini are wonderful, but what other AI tools are available? Thankfully there are many educational AI resources that build on top of these models with tools that are free, provide extra functionality and features, and make the process easier and more convenient for educators. In this session we will explore many of these tools including EduaideAI, Diffit, Twee, MagicSchoolAI, Conker, Curipod, Almanack, QuestionWell, Brisk, Goblin Tools, SchoolAI, Mizou, EnlightenAI, Snorkl, Sorcerer, and more.



⏰ AI & Edtech Power Hour: Turbocharged Tools for Every Subject and Grade
  • Time: 1:30-2:30pm
  • Location: 111/3
  • Session Page: https://conference.iste.org/2024/program/search/detail_session.php?id=117274356
  • Description: Discover transformative AI and Edtech tools across subjects and grade levels in this fast-paced, interactive panel. Led by educators known for sharing, we'll spotlight practical applications and innovative pedagogies to engage all learners. Leave with a toolkit of resources to energize your classroom and enhance student outcomes.



๐Ÿง” Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
  • Time: 4:30-5:30pm
  • Location: Bluebird Ballroom 2BC
  • Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-hipster
  • Session Page: https://conference.iste.org/2024/program/search/detail_session.php?id=117268409
  • Description: Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search, and other common Google tools. But there are also loads of smaller, lesser-known, but powerful tools that can be used for teaching and learning. Learn about 70+ hidden gems such as nGram, Trends, AutoDraw, Chrome Music Lab, Toontastic, Landlines, Reverse Image Search, Instant Search Cards, Semantris, Art Palette, Timelapse, Interview Warmup, GameSnacks, Data GIF Maker and more.



๐Ÿฅณ 90s Party - Hosted by Vivacity Tech PBC & Google
  • Time: 6:30-11:30pm
  • Location: Seawell Ballroom at the DCPA - 1350 Arapahoe Street Denver, CO 80204
  • RSVP Here: Eventbrite link
  • Description: Join us for a FREE, fun 90s-themed night to celebrate educators and customers! Live music, dancing, food, drinks, giveaways & prizes!



๐Ÿ“… TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024


๐Ÿ˜ˆ Artificial Intelligence / Natural Misuse - Managing AI in Schools
  • Time: 9:30-10:30am
  • Location: Vivacity Booth #1512
  • Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-aimisuse
  • Description: As beneficial as AI is, it also comes with challenges and the potential for misuse. In this session we will explore ways to address academic integrity concerns, tools and strategies to help monitor AI use, proper citation for AI generated content, ways to encourage positive use of AI in the classrooms, developing your own class set of AI guidelines for students, alternative assessment options, addressing AI bias and inaccuracies, student data privacy, identifying fake content, evaluating AI tools, and more.



✨ The 'Gem in AI' - Google AI Tools for Education
  • Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
  • Location: Bluebird Ballroom 2BC
  • Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-googleai
  • Session Page: https://conference.iste.org/2024/program/search/detail_session.php?id=117264608
  • Description: Google has long been a leader when it comes to creating and using artificial intelligence in practical ways. In this session we will explore a wide range of Google tools that incorporate generative AI including Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Search Generative Experience, integrations in Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, Search, Classroom and more! See how these tools can be used by teachers and students.



๐Ÿ“› Today's Special Classroom Guest: Gemini
  • Time: 12:40pm-12:55pm
  • Location: Google Booth 1424
  • Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-aiguest
  • Description: AI use in schools may be limited due to student age or school policies. However teachers can still engage students with creative AI activities. In this demo we will invite Gemini as a guest speaker for class debates, live role-playing interviews, "20 Questions" games, co-writing activities, and more.



๐Ÿ“— Level Up Every Learner with SchoolAI
  • Time: 1:15-1:45pm
  • Location: SchoolAI Booth 528
  • Description: AI finally makes the promise and potential of personalize learning a reality. AI can meet each student where they are at, providing the support, tutoring, enrichment, information, and challenge as needed for every individual learner. Explore how SchoolAI can level up every learner!



๐Ÿ“— Supercharge Your Books: AI Tools in Book Creator
  • Time: 2:00-2:15pm
  • Location: Book Creator Booth #936
  • Description: Book Creator is already powerful, but your can supercharge it with AI! Discover the AI-powered tools built right into Book Creator including AutoDraw, Speech to Text, Text to Speech, Translation, Captions, Transcripts, and more!



๐ŸŽจ The Joy of Drawings: Amazing Learning Activities with Google Drawings
  • Time: 3:00-4:30pm
  • Location: Mile High Ballroom 2C
  • Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-drawings
  • Session Page: https://conference.iste.org/2024/program/search/detail_session.php?id=117271448
  • Description: Google Drawings is part of the Drive suite of tools but is often overlooked. However it is a fantastic program for student learning and teacher instruction. In this session we cover the basics of how Drawings works, and then we try out dozens of practical examples of how it can be used in schools, including graphic organizers, math manipulatives, desktop publishing, interactive digital posters, drag-and-drop poetry, creating memes, making composite "green screen" images, innovative art projects, collaborative games, and more.



๐Ÿ“… WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 2024


๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ’ป Yes (even) You Can Code with the Help of AI!
  • Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
  • Location: Mile High Ballroom 1BCD
  • Session Agenda: https://bit.ly/curts-aicode
  • Session Page: https://conference.iste.org/2024/program/search/detail_session.php?id=117270980
  • Description: Don't know Python from Perl? Is HTML all IDK to you? Do you think JavaScript is the handwriting on your Starbucks cup? Even if you have never written a line of code in your life, you can with AI! In this session we will see how to use tools such as Bard and ChatGPT to create code that you can use in Google Docs, Sheets, and Sites for learning games, activities, supports, time-savers, productivity helpers, and more.



๐Ÿ“› Today's Special Classroom Guest: Gemini (repeat session)
  • Time: 12:20pm-12:35pm
  • Location: Google Booth 1424
  • Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-aiguest
  • Description: AI use in schools may be limited due to student age or school policies. However teachers can still engage students with creative AI activities. In this demo we will invite Gemini as a guest speaker for class debates, live role-playing interviews, "20 Questions" games, co-writing activities, and more.



ISTE Sharing Doc
  • If you will be attending ISTE, please feel free to contribute to the Google document I set up for sharing resources.
  • You can add information including if you are attending, session resources, mixers/events/meetups, attractions/restaurants, questions, comments, or other resources.
  • ISTE Sharing Doc - bit.ly/iste24-share



Vivacity Giveaway

For ISTE24 Vivacity is giving away a full classroom donation, valued at over $12,500, including:
  • Classroom set of brand-new Chromebooks (36 Devices)
  • Vivacity charging cart OR set of Vivacity carrying cases
  • A class set of TWT Audio headsets
  • Chromebook Plus device for the teacher
  • 6 hours of virtual, custom Google professional development from our Instructional Tech Team
To enter:
  • Create a short video (60 seconds or less)
  • Introduce yourself and your school
  • Explain why you are applying to win devices for your classroom, ie, How will these devices transform your classroom or impact your students' learning?
  • Submit by 2pm MT on Monday, June 24th
Full details and submission link at:




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