Control Alt Achieve: My 2025 GaETC Sessions

I am excited and honored to be presenting at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC 2025) in Atlanta, Georgia on November 5th and 6th, 2025.

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

You can access more GaETC information and register for the conference at

https://conference.gaetc.org/

Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at GaETC 2025, 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!

🧔 My Sessions:

The times for each session have not been set yet, but I will update the details below as soon as the schedule is available. All of my sessions will be on November 5th and 6th.

Short version:

11/5 - 11am - 🧰 The AI Toolbox: Best AI Tools for Schools
11/5 - 12:15pm - 💎 The "Gem in AI" - Google Gemini for Schools
11/5 - 3:15pm - 🔎 Did a Robot Write this Report? Managing AI Cheating
11/6 - 8am - 📛 Today's Special Classroom Guest: Mr. A.I. Chatterbot
11/6 - 9:45pm - 🤖 The Power of Personalized Learning: Custom AI Chatbots for Students
11/6 - 12:15pm - 👓 Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
11/6 - 1:30pm - 🔑 Accessibility Tools to Support all Learners
11/6 - 4:30pm - 💻 Chromebooks Can Do That?! Essential Features for Teachers and Students

🎵 My GaETC25 Song - "AI in the ATL"

Detailed version:

🧰 The AI Toolbox: Best AI Tools for Schools

Time: 11:00 to 11:55 am
Location: GICC Salon 1
Session Agenda: https://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.

💎 The "Gem in AI" - Google Gemini for Schools

Time: 12:15 to 1:10 pm
Location: GICC Salon 1
Session Agenda: https://bit.ly/curts-gemini
Description: Discover Google’s powerful generative‑AI tool and how it can assist educators and students. In this session we will do a hands-on deep dive in Gemini including educational uses, fact checking, deep research, the canvas tool, custom Gems, Gemini apps, image and audio generation, Gemini tools in Classroom, Gemini in NotebookLM, data privacy features, and more.

🔎 Did a Robot Write this Report? Managing AI Cheating

Time: 3:15 to 4:10 pm
Location: GICC Salon 4
Session Agenda: https://bit.ly/curts-aicheat
Description: Although AI can help support students in their learning and work, unfortunately it can also be misused for cheating purposes. In this session we will explore ways to address academic integrity concerns in the age of AI. This will include creating student AI guidelines, adjustments to make assignments more AI-resistant, tools to monitor the use of AI and see what work students have done themselves, and educating students on the proper use of AI.

📛 Today's Special Classroom Guest: Mr. A.I. Chatterbot

Time: 8:00 to 8:55 am
Location: GICC Salon 1
Session Agenda: https://bit.ly/curts-aiguest
Description: AI access for students is often limited because of the students' age or because of school policies. However there are lots of engaging ways for a teacher to use AI in class for interactive learning activities where the students are participating but the teacher is still managing the AI. In this session we will see how you can "invite AI into your classroom" for interactive projects including AI debates on any topic, live interviews where the AI takes on a role, educational games, AI-generated "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories, co-writing activities, and more.

🤖 The Power of Personalized Learning: Custom AI Chatbots for Students

Time: 9:45 to 10:40 am
Location: GICC Salon 1
Session Agenda: https://bit.ly/curts-chatbots
Description: AI chatbots are a powerful way to provide safe, monitored, personalized learning experiences for students. Chatbots can be used for a wide range of engaging activities such as interviewing a historical figure, discussing a book, learning about a career, assessing understanding, providing tutoring, or diving into any topic. With AI these chatbots adjust to each student individually to meet their specific needs and interests. In this session we will explore traditional AI chatbots, as well as free tools such as SchoolAI, Brisk, MagicSchoolAI and more, where you can choose from a wide range of pre-made chatbots or easily create your own.

👓 Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of

Time: 12:15 to 1:10 pm
Location: GICC Salon 5
Session Agenda: https://bit.ly/curts-hipster
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 Emoji Kitchen, Interview Warmup, Timelapse, Lens, AutoDraw, ImageFX, MusicFX, VR/AR Models, Read Along, Semantris, GameSnacks, ChromeOS Flex, Teachable Machine, NotebookLM, Applied Digital Skills and more (List subject to change based on how cool and unknown the tools remain.)

🔑 Accessibility Tools to Support all Learners

Time: 1:30 to 2:25 pm
Location: GICC Salon 5
Session Agenda: https://bit.ly/curts-support
Description: There are many tools, apps, extensions, and features available to assist all learners. In this session we take an in-depth hands-on look at a wide range of technology tools to assist any and all learners. These can include text-to-speech, speech-to-text, readability, reading comprehension, artificial intelligence tools, audio support, organization, focus, and more. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use these free tools with your students.

💻 Chromebooks Can Do That?! Essential Features for Teachers and Students

Time: 4:30 to 5:25 pm
Location: GICC Salon 1
Session Agenda: https://bit.ly/curts-cbtips
Description - Chromebooks have become a common tool in schools, but are you and your students getting the most out of them? In this session we will explore powerful Chromebook features including screen capture, screen recording, and screencasting, using the camera for photos, videos, and scanning documents, helpful keyboard shortcuts, managing multiple desks, extending your capabilities with Android apps, offline access for Drive, Gmail, and Calendar, built-in accessibility tools, Chrome Canvas, the Cursive tool, AI tools and more!