Control Alt Achieve: Join Me for the THInC Forum: Education in the Era of AI

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Join Me for the THInC Forum: Education in the Era of AI

I am excited and honored to be keynoting at the inaugural THInC Forum on July 31, 2025 at the University of Toledo which will focus on Education in the Era of A.I.

This event is designed for PreK-20 educators, university faculty and students, technology specialists, and community partners who want to connect, collaborate, and explore responsible A.I. integration in education in a simple, practical, and supportive way. No prior A.I. knowledge is required. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!

What can you expect?

Presentations on practical use of A.I. in the classroom
Opportunities to network with educators who have experience integrating A.I. into their classrooms
Discussions with educational technology specialists and A.I. education ambassadors
Earn 9 CEU contact hours toward certification renewal
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner
Swag!
Door prizes!

The THInC Forum will be a full day of learning from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the University of Toledo, Ingmann Room, Lancelot Thompson Student Union.

You can get all of the details and registration information on the THInC Forum website.

Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at the THInC Forum, along with any associated resources. Please feel free to join me for any of these sessions. I look forward to sharing, learning, and chatting with you!

🧰 The AI Toolbox: Best AI Tools for Schools

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-aitools
Description: AI is constantly evolving with new tools and features every week. What are the best tools for schools to use? In this session we will do a deep dive in my current list of favorite AI tools for educators and students. We will try out the tools hands-on and see how they can impact all aspects of education. Sample tools may include ChatGPT, Gemini, MagicSchool AI, Khanmigo, TeacherServer, SchoolAI, EnlightenAI, Snorkl, Diffit, Class Companion, NotebookLM, Brisk Teaching, Suno and more.

💼 AI for Admins: Learning and Leading with AI

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Session Agenda: http://bit.ly/curts-aiadmin
Description: It has been said that with generative AI, every educator now has their own personal 24-hour assistant. Learn how to use tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Brisk Teaching, MagicSchoolAI, SchoolAI, Suno, ElevenLabs and more to help you brainstorm, generate content, summarize information, revise text, process PDFs, analyze data, make forms and presentations, create custom chatbots, generate media and much more. Save more time so you can spend more time impacting your staff and students!

🦾 The Bionic Educator

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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 power and potential of artificial intelligence in education, and how it is not a competitor for teachers but the ultimate assistant. 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. We have the technology!