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In Canyons School District, we believe that all stakeholders benefit from purposeful technology integration within the learning process, focusing on student achievement. Educational technology will be used to empower teachers, students, and other stakeholders to gain the knowledge and skills needed to adapt, create, consume, and connect responsibly and ethically with the broader world in preparation for meaningful life opportunities.

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Tuesday, June 2
 

9:30am MDT

Level 1 - Elevating Instruction with MagicSchool: Foundations for Planning, Differentiation, and Feedback
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3511
This session introduces educators to practical ways MagicSchool strengthens lesson planning, differentiation, and feedback. Participants will explore core tools and apply them to their own content, learning how to streamline preparation while maintaining strong, standards-aligned instruction. The focus is on building confidence using AI to support efficient, high-quality teaching.
Presenter
avatar for Allan Schagene

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3511

9:30am MDT

UDL: What is it? Why use it?
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3406
This session will break down the basics of UDL and how you can incorporate it into your class in small chunks or in whole units
Presenter
avatar for Sydnie Schoepf

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons District
Sydnie has 17 years in education and a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. She loves to nerd out about all things learning and EdTech. When she's not working, you can catch her playing with her two puppies, reading, or both.
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3406
  Instructional Design & Planning

9:30am MDT

“Less Telling, More Thinking: Sensemaking in Secondary Science”
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3414
This session will equip secondary science teachers with practical strategies to shift from content delivery to student sensemaking. Grounded in 3D learning and Utah SEEd standards, participants will explore how to use phenomena, questioning, and structured discourse to help students construct and revise scientific explanations. Teachers will engage in a model lesson, analyze classroom strategies, and leave with tools they can immediately implement in their own PLCs and classrooms.
Presenter
avatar for Leslie Allen

Leslie Allen

Specialist, Canyons School District
avatar for Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones

Specialist, Canyons School District
Andrew is the High School Science Specialist for the Instructional Supports Department. He is passionate about the implementation of 3D science in classrooms.
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3414
  Instructional Design & Planning

9:30am MDT

Alternative AI Scaffolds with Gemini
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3410
Students come to Diamond Ridge High School with a wide variety of aptitudes, skills, and needs. In our mini-term schedule, students earn credit in the classroom at an accelerated rate. The combination of student diversity and rapid pacing emphasizes the need for teacher agility and targeted scaffolds. Drawing from the Diamond Ridge experience, this session will present AI strategies designed to support teaching and learning in secondary classrooms. While many educators are familiar with MagicSchool, we will focus on Google Gemini, NotebookLM, and other district-approved platforms. We will discuss advanced prompting, settings and tools, and AI-assisted coding to create engaging instructional content. Participants will practice using Gemini features like “Canvas” and creating Gems.
Presenter
avatar for Louis Sherman

Louis Sherman

ELA Teacher, Canyons School District
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Chris Lauriano

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I'm currently finishing my 12th year in education, the first eight years I taught mathematics, robotics, and coding. I'm currently the instructional coach for Canyons Virtual Academy and Diamond Ridge. I earned my bachelors and teaching credential from Cal State Long Beach and my... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3410
  Instructional Tools & Technology

9:30am MDT

Google NotebookLM - Your Teacher Assistant That You Wish You Always Had
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2212
Discover how to transform your existing curriculum into a personalized "second brain" that automates differentiation, creates instant student podcasts, and streamlines your heaviest teacher tasks. This session provides a hands-on roadmap to using NotebookLM as your ultimate teaching partner, turning hours of prep work into seconds of creative output.
Presenter
avatar for Nicole Reitz-Larsen

Nicole Reitz-Larsen

Educator, Canyon School District
Nicole is a Computer Science Teacher, International Facilitator and Advocate for teachers and students.  She is active in local and national computer science communities, in person and online. You can often find her having fun participating in a webinar or leading discussions around... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2212
  Instructional Tools & Technology

9:30am MDT

High Quality Teaching & Learning: Leveraging AI to improve Feedback Cycles
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2507
This session explores how AI can be used to strengthen feedback cycles and support high-quality teaching and learning. Participants will examine how timely, actionable feedback helps students refine their thinking, deepen understanding, and take ownership of their learning, while also reducing the burden on teachers.

It will introduce teachers to Snorkl, which is a tool for students to record and explain their thinking, and then get immediate and personalized feedback from AI. Students insights are also shared educators so they can better understand how their students think, including their strengths and where they need more support.
Presenter
avatar for Maggie Kenny

Maggie Kenny

Partnerships, Snorkl
Maggie Kenny is a former middle school special education teacher and a member of the Snorkl team. She works with schools and districts across the country to support AI-powered formative assessment and help teachers provide more timely, individualized feedback. Drawing on her classroom... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2507
  Instructional Tools & Technology

9:30am MDT

Small Moves, Big Impact: Celebrating Students and Connecting Home
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3505
This session explores the high-impact return of two simple, sustainable strategies: showcasing student work and sending positive communication home.

Participants will learn easy, realistic ways to highlight student excellence—through classroom displays, shared spaces, and quick routines that make recognition visible without adding to your workload. We’ll also focus on how brief, positive messages to families can strengthen relationships, boost student confidence, and shift classroom culture in meaningful ways.

Best of all, this session emphasizes efficiency. Learn how to streamline your systems using tools like ParentSquare for quick communication, Google Sheets for simple tracking of student interactions, and MagicSchool AI to generate personalized, positive messages in seconds. These tools make it possible to build consistent, meaningful connections without spending hours outside of contract time.
Presenter
avatar for Kamil Harrison

Kamil Harrison

Teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3505
  Safe & Supportive Environment

10:40am MDT

The What, How, and Why of NotebookLM
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3406
This session is perfect for beginners who want to learn about what NotebookLM can do and how they can use it for lesson planning or supporting student learning. We'll discuss what it is, how to use it, and why you'd pick it over other options.
Presenter
avatar for Sydnie Schoepf

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons District
Sydnie has 17 years in education and a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. She loves to nerd out about all things learning and EdTech. When she's not working, you can catch her playing with her two puppies, reading, or both.
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3406

12:40pm MDT

Google AI on Campus: A Practical Guide to Integrity, Policy and, Career Readiness
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3501
As students increasingly utilize tools like Gemini, what are the practical implications for your classroom and their future careers? This workshop provides clear strategies and resources for navigating the AI-integrated academic environment. We will equip you with techniques to guide students in critically evaluating AI-generated content and understanding its limitations. We'll tackle the tough topics head-on: how to talk about plagiarism and copyright, what to include in your syllabus, and how detection software works. The session culminates in a forward-looking discussion on preparing students for the modern job market, focusing on the skills that will set them apart in an AI-augmented world.
Presenter
avatar for Chris McCaffrey

Chris McCaffrey

Google Certified Trainer & Coach, Google ~ Kiker Learning
Chris McCaffrey is a Google for Education Certified Trainer & Coach as well as the Coordinator of Innovation, while managing the virtual academy at Wilson School District in PA. Drawing from over 25 years in education—including experience as a school board director, adjunct professor... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3501

12:40pm MDT

The What, How, and Why of NotebookLM
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3406
This session is perfect for beginners who want to learn about what NotebookLM can do and how they can use it for lesson planning or supporting student learning. We'll discuss what it is, how to use it, and why you'd pick it over other options.
Presenter
avatar for Sydnie Schoepf

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons District
Sydnie has 17 years in education and a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. She loves to nerd out about all things learning and EdTech. When she's not working, you can catch her playing with her two puppies, reading, or both.
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3406

12:40pm MDT

AI for Administrators: Data Analysis
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2406
This session prepares school leaders to utilize AI as a powerful thought partner for interpreting complex datasets to drive school improvement. Learn how to use approved tools like Gemini to summarize trends from assessments, surveys, and observations into clear, actionable highlights. Participants will practice tasks such as identifying instructional needs, evaluating team functioning and understanding fiscal impact while learning how to "scrub" information to avoid uploading PII or sensitive student-level data. You’ll work through practical exercises to bridge the gap between raw data and school-wide decisions, ensuring you keep the “human in the loop” to maintain accuracy and professional judgment while reducing the manual burden of data analysis.
Presenter
avatar for Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General
Jonathan Stewart has been an educator for over 20 years. He is a facilitator and trainer for the AI in K12 project for the Utah State Board of Education. He is also the co-lead of the AI team in Canyons School District in Sandy, UT, in addition to other projects related to education... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2406
  Data-Based Decision Making

12:40pm MDT

Escape the Prep Time: Using AI to Build Classroom Escape Rooms in Minutes
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2305
Classroom escape rooms are highly engaging, memorable, and... incredibly exhausting to build. Between designing puzzles and aligning it all to your curriculum, a single activity can take hours of prep. But what if you had a digital assistant to do the heavy lifting?
In this hands-on session, we will unlock the power of AI to generate clever clues, and curriculum-mapped puzzles in a fraction of the time. You’ll walk away with a bank of ready-to-use prompts and a blueprint for creating your next classroom adventure before the school bell rings. Decrypt the stress of prep time—AI is your cheat code!
Presenter
avatar for Chandra Martz

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, General
Chandra Martz is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for Canyons School District, where she supports DTL and STEAM initiatives. She has been working in educational technology since 2012, helping K–12 educators and students integrate innovative tools and practices that enhance... Read More →
avatar for Emma Moss

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District
Emma Moss is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District, as well as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Program Director in Utah. She founded the Utah AI Collaborative and leads monthly meet-ups on AI and innovation in education... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2305
  Instructional Design & Planning

12:40pm MDT

AI to Canvas Quiz in Minutes
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3418
Teachers will learn a practical workflow for creating quality, standards-aligned assessments using AI and importing them directly into Canvas. Instead of starting from scratch, participants will use structured prompts to generate questions, format them quickly for Canvas import, and build a ready-to-use quiz during the session.

The session includes a live demonstration of the full process and guidance on writing effective prompts for assessment. Participants will then create and import their own assessment with support.

Participants will leave with a completed Canvas quiz and a repeatable workflow they can use to save time while maintaining instructional quality.
Presenter
avatar for Jackie Ricks

Jackie Ricks

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I’m passionate about inquiry-based, active learning strategies to support teaching and learning. I love trying to make systems more efficient and applicable. I also have a penchant for learning new things!
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Wendy Shields

English Teacher
I teach English at Brighton; I want to learn more about additional technology websites, that work well with Canvas.
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3418
  Instructional Tools & Technology

1:50pm MDT

Coding Creativity: A Teacher's Guide to Canva Code
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3600
Explore the creative potential of Canva Code, a feature that lets you design custom, interactive coded widgets without any coding experience needed. Whether you want a random name selector, a custom game to assist students with vocabulary, or a simulation to help them grasp complex concepts, Canva Code has you covered. Participants will have the opportunity to design their own custom app for classroom use.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
*This session is designed to be hands-on; please come with a charged device to create and follow along.
Presenter
avatar for Amy DeLair

Amy DeLair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva
Bio - Amy DeLair is an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of experience in public schools in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. She is passionate about social emotional learning, student voice and choice, and finding effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3600

1:50pm MDT

Inclusive by Design: Using Google AI to Enhance Accessibility and UDL
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3501
Are you looking for practical ways to make your courses accessible to all learners without adding hours to your workload? This workshop explores how Gemini can help you implement the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) efficiently. We'll demonstrate how to use Google AI for practical accessibility tasks, such as generating accurate transcripts for video content, creating descriptive alt-text for images, and summarizing dense readings for varied comprehension levels. Discover how to quickly differentiate instruction by creating tiered assignments and providing multiple means of representation for complex topics. You will leave with a toolkit of AI-powered techniques for creating accessible materials, saving you valuable time while fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for every student. 
Presenter
avatar for Chris McCaffrey

Chris McCaffrey

Google Certified Trainer & Coach, Google ~ Kiker Learning
Chris McCaffrey is a Google for Education Certified Trainer & Coach as well as the Coordinator of Innovation, while managing the virtual academy at Wilson School District in PA. Drawing from over 25 years in education—including experience as a school board director, adjunct professor... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3501

1:50pm MDT

Intervention Vs. Extension - Responding when students don't understand and when they do.
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2216
We are learning how to respond when students don’t learn — and when they already have — without sacrificing pacing.
Presenter
avatar for Kesha Prince

Kesha Prince

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!
avatar for Lindsey Hausknecht

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2216
  Data-Based Decision Making

1:50pm MDT

Productive Engagement with Cooperative Learning
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2313
Introduce teachers to a variety of cooperative learning strategies that would allow students to be engaged in the productive struggle of learning all without a device. Strategies can be used in any content area.
Presenter
avatar for Noelle Jones

Noelle Jones

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Laugh often!
avatar for Amy Hansen

Amy Hansen

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2313
  Instructional Design & Planning

1:50pm MDT

Level 3 Educator Tools- Enhancing Standards-Based Lessons with MagicSchool
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3511
This advanced session helps educators move from using AI tools to designing with them. Participants will unpack standards, create aligned projects and assessments, and build customized MagicSchool tools and chatbots using the Prompt Assistant. Through hands-on application, educators will learn how to streamline planning while creating more personalized, standards-aligned learning experiences.
Presenter
avatar for Allan Schagene

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3511
  Instructional tools & Technology

1:50pm MDT

AI for Administrators: Employee Feedback
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2406
This session empowers principals and district leaders to leverage approved AI tools for staff development and professional growth. Learn how to use AI to synthesize walkthrough notes into relevant and actionable feedback while maintaining your own authentic leadership voice.You’ll work through practical applications for professional evaluations—like CTESS and CLASS—focusing on streamlining documentation and data analysis while strictly adhering to confidentiality safeguards and PII masking protocols
Presenter
avatar for Emma Moss

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District
Emma Moss is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District, as well as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Program Director in Utah. She founded the Utah AI Collaborative and leads monthly meet-ups on AI and innovation in education... Read More →
avatar for Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General
Jonathan Stewart has been an educator for over 20 years. He is a facilitator and trainer for the AI in K12 project for the Utah State Board of Education. He is also the co-lead of the AI team in Canyons School District in Sandy, UT, in addition to other projects related to education... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2406
  Professional Learning & Educator Growth
 

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