2026 Elevated Teaching Summit: Full Schedule

Vision

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.

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

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3511

Ed Tech Tool MagicSchool, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

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

Content Area Math, ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, CTE, PE/Health, Special Education, Arts, Science
Audience Classroom Teachers, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports, STEAM/STEM, Writing, Scaffolding

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

Leslie Allen

Specialist, Canyons School District

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

Content Area Science
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Secondary Canvas, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority WISR

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

Louis Sherman

ELA Teacher, Canyons School District

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

Content Area Alternative Education
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

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

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Google/CSDdocs, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority PBIS & Classroom Management

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

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

Content Area Math, ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, Special Education, Science
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports, Formative Assessments, STEAM/STEM, Feedback Cycles

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

Kamil Harrison

Teacher, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3505

Safe & Supportive Environment

Audience Middle School Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI), ParentSquare
Instructional Priority Classroom Management, PBIS

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

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3406

Audience Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

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

Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

12:40pm MDT

The What, How, and Why of NotebookLM

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3406

Presenter

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3406

Audience Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI), Google/CSDdocs

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

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

Audience Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

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 →

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

Audience Classroom Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI), MagicSchool, Google/CSDdocs
Instructional Priority Opportunites to Respond

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

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!

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

Audience Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

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

Ed Tech Tool Canva, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

Chris McCaffrey

Google Certified Trainer & Coach, Google ~ Kiker Learning

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3501

Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Scaffolding

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

Kesha Prince

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2216

Data-Based Decision Making

Audience Middle School Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

Noelle Jones

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Laugh often!

Amy Hansen

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2313

Instructional Design & Planning

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Scaffolding

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

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3511

Instructional tools & Technology

Ed Tech Tool MagicSchool, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2406

Professional Learning & Educator Growth

Audience Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

9:10am MDT

Assistive Technology Sandbox: Hands-On Exploration

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

2305

This session will be structured as an Assistive Technology Sandbox, where participants rotate through short, hands-on stations to explore tools that support student access, communication, and independence. Each station will feature a brief overview, quick demonstration, and time to interact with the technology while considering real classroom scenarios.

The sandbox format encourages participants to experiment with tools in a low-pressure environment, helping build familiarity and confidence with assistive technology. By the end of the session, participants will have explored several AT options and identified tools or strategies they may want to try in their own classrooms.

Presenter

Britta Scullion

Occupational Therapist, Canyons School District

Member of the district UATT team

Michele Edem

Special Education Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Jenny Longenecker

Speech-Language Pathologist

Michaela Ball, M.S. CCC-SLP

AT/AAC Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Michaela Ball is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who works to support teachers and SLPs in the Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah and serves on the district’s Utah Assistive Technology Team. She began her journey working in film as a production sound recordist and now uses... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2305

Content Area Special Education
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin, Related Service Providers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI), Google/CSDdocs

9:10am MDT

Beyond Plagiarism: Reimaging Assessment & Assignments in the Age of AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

3501

Worried that generative AI makes it too easy for students to take shortcuts on assignments? This session reframes the challenge, moving beyond detection to focus on redesigning assessments for a new era. Just as calculators changed how we teach math, AI pushes us to evaluate higher-order thinking, not just information recall. We'll explore how to develop AI-resistant assignment designs using project-based learning and other innovative approaches. Discover how to create assessments that encourage students to use Google AI as a partner in the learning process—a tool for brainstorming, research, and revision—all while upholding academic integrity. You will leave with a portfolio of new assignment ideas and a clear framework for creating assessments that prepare students to use AI ethically and effectively.

Presenter

Chris McCaffrey

Google Certified Trainer & Coach, Google ~ Kiker Learning

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3501

Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

9:10am MDT

CANCELLED: The State of AI in Utah Education

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

Utah has emerged as a national leader in shaping responsible, human-centered AI adoption in K–12 education. In this session, Matthew Winters shares the current state of AI across Utah schools, highlighting statewide initiatives, educator training efforts, AI literacy frameworks, and emerging policies designed to support safe and effective implementation. Participants will explore how Utah is building an AI-ready ecosystem that balances innovation with student privacy, ethical considerations, and meaningful learning outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical insights into how AI is transforming teaching and learning today.

Presenter

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Matthew Winters is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist for USBE, the Utah State Board of Education. He was formerly a product manager and statewide trainer for Utah Education Network, specializing in Google Workspaces for Edu. He was also the Utah Coalition for... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

9:10am MDT

Level 1 Student Tools- Getting Started with MagicSchool for Students

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

2216

This session introduces educators to MagicStudent and how it supports engaging, student-centered learning. Participants will explore how students can ask questions, develop ideas, and receive differentiated feedback within a teacher-guided environment. Educators will leave with practical strategies to integrate MagicStudent into classroom activities, helping students build confidence, deepen understanding, and take a more active role in their learning.

Presenter

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2216

Ed Tech Tool MagicSchool, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

9:10am MDT

Money in the Bank: Content Literacy Made Easy

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

3406

Literacy in the secondary classroom doesn't have to feel scary! In this session we'll provide easy, supportive techniques for how to build up all student vocabularies that you can build into your routines, regardless of content area. Literacy is everyone's responsibility, so let's help students grow their literacy skills!

Presenter

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons District

April Hamm

ELD/Literacy Teacher, Canyons School District

I am a Literacy teacher at Hillcrest High School. I have taught elementary school for many years, and I am very interested in using technology to increase students' reading ability and vocabulary. I have experience teaching small group intervention, ESL, and have worked with all grades... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3406

Instructional Priorities

Content Area ELA
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports

9:10am MDT

Vibe Coding with Canva AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

3418

Through live modeling and guided creation, teachers will learn how to build drag-and-sort activities, self-checking matching tasks, structured digital scavenger hunts, game-style review boards, and branching simulations that place students in realistic scenarios. The focus is on practical design moves that work across grade levels and content areas.

Presenter

Jackie Ricks

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Nicole Reitz-Larsen

Educator, Canyon School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3418

Instructional Tools & Technology

Audience Classroom Teachers, Counselors
Ed Tech Tool Canva, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

9:10am MDT

Effective Co-Teaching Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

3416

Basics: This session provides a practical overview of co-teaching models—from Station Teaching to Team Teaching—designed to enhance student engagement and support diverse learners in general education settings. Participants will learn how to build professional relationships, share instructional responsibilities, and move beyond "one teach, one assist" to create true parity in the classroom.

Presenter

Allison Duncan

Math Goddess, Canyons District

Bethany Baker

SPED Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Lauren Gooch

SpEd Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3416

Student Supports (MTSS)

Content Area Special Education
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

10:20am MDT

CANCELLED: The State of AI in Utah Education

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

Presenter

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

10:20am MDT

Custom AI Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Gemini Gems

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

3501

Tired of writing the same long, detailed prompts every time you need Gemini to help with a specific task? This workshop introduces Gemini Gems, a powerful feature that lets you build custom, reusable Google AI assistants. We'll show you how to create and save personalized instructions, turning the general-purpose Gemini into a specialist for your unique needs. Learn how to build a "Syllabus Helper" Gem that knows your course format, a "Grading Feedback Assistant" pre-loaded with your rubric's criteria, or even a custom research partner trained on your specific field's terminology. We will also explore how you can share Gems with students to scaffold complex assignments, providing them with a tailored tool for tasks like refining a thesis statement or analyzing data. You will leave with the ability to create a personalized toolkit of Gemini Gems, ready to streamline your workflow and enhance your teaching.

Presenter

Chris McCaffrey

Google Certified Trainer & Coach, Google ~ Kiker Learning

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3501

Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

10:20am MDT

Level 2 Student Tools- Advancing Your Skills with MagicSchool for Students

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

2216

This session focuses on how educators can use MagicSchool data to inform instructional decisions. Participants will explore how student room insights and quizzes reveal patterns in understanding, engagement, and misconceptions. Educators will practice interpreting this data and translating it into targeted reteaching, enrichment, and differentiated follow-up, so every next step is purposeful and aligned to student needs.

Presenter

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2216

Ed Tech Tool MagicSchool, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

10:20am MDT

Student-Facing AI: Pedagogical Considerations for AI in the Classroom

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

2214

AI is a powerful collaborator, but intentional pedagogy always comes first. This session is designed to provide educators with guiding principles for keeping the human element at the center of classroom artificial intelligence. We’ll focus strictly on student-facing use cases, shifting the conversation from what the technology can do to how it can meaningfully support student learning. We’ll begin by reviewing AI’s potential benefits and limitations before evaluating real-world examples of teachers purposefully integrating these tools. Additionally, we will examine the 4D Model to see how it can be used to cultivate true, human-centered AI fluency. Finally, we’ll discuss when AI is—and isn’t—the right tool for the job, examining practical heuristics to ensure technology always serves the student, not the other way around.

Presenter

Kayla Towner

Senior Product Trainer, UEN - Utah Education Network

Kayla Towner is a Senior Product Trainer at the Utah Education Network (UEN) and, first and foremost, a passionate educator. She loves spending time with her family—playing soccer ⚽️, reading books 📚, hiking 🥾, and adventuring across Utah 🏔️. Kayla is dedicated to... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2214

Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

10:20am MDT

The AI Frontier: What's New, What's Next, and What It Means for Schools

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

2406

This session is designed to bring you to the cutting edge, showcasing the most exciting and education-relevant innovations. We'll explore transformative breakthroughs, AI-driven scientific research in fields like medicine and data analysis. We'll also dive into deep learning models and AI-generated simulations that are redefining what's possible. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting started, this session will ground you in what’s real, what’s on the horizon, and how you can strategically engage with the next frontier of AI innovation.

Presenter

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2406

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin, Counselors, Related Service Providers, Teacher-librarians
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

10:20am MDT

UDL & AI: Best Practice without Prep Overload

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

3406

In this session, we'll discuss what UDL is, why UDL is best practice for the classroom, and how you can incorporate AI into your lesson planning to make UDL feasible with the time you have. This course is for anyone that wants to learn about UDL as a beginner or anyone who knows UDL and wants to take it to the next level (intermediate/advanced). This session is for you!

Presenter

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
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Instructional Design & Planning

Audience Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Mulilingual Supports, Scaffolding

10:20am MDT

Collaborative Quests: Enhancing Peer Collaboration through Student Talk

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

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What if AI could help students talk more, not less? In this hands-on model lesson, participants step into a student role and experience a collaborative simulation set in the world of "The Giver". Each person takes on a secret role in a town hall meeting and uses AI guided prompts, hidden memories, moral dilemmas, and character motivations to spark live student to student discussion. Built around the QTEL PIE framework: Prepare, Interact, Extend; this session invites educators to experience the lesson and then debrief how the chatbot supports engagement, peer collaboration, and standards based instruction.

Although the example uses "The Giver," the approach can be adapted across grade levels and content areas, from science debates to historical simulations to collaborative math problem solving. Participants will leave with a practical model for using AI as a behind the scenes facilitator that amplifies student voice, supports purposeful talk, and deepens engagement with content, with one another, and with complex ideas. Ideal for classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders looking for student-centered ways to integrate AI into instruction.

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Scott Christensen

Secondary ELA Specialist, Canyons School District

Scott Christensen brings 20+ years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and education specialist in grades K-12 in public schools and charter schools from Washington State, Florida, North Dakota, and Utah. He has taught English/Language Arts in grades 7-11... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
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Instructional Priorities

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Structured Classroom Discussion

10:20am MDT

Vibe Coding with Canva AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

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Jackie Ricks

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Nicole Reitz-Larsen

Educator, Canyon School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
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Instructional Tools & Technology

Audience Classroom Teachers, Counselors
Ed Tech Tool Canva, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

10:20am MDT

Purposeful Movement Without Chaos: Defining “Look Fors” and Leveraging AI to Support Classroom Practice

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

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This interactive 60-minute workshop supports teachers in integrating purposeful, structured student movement into instruction—without sacrificing clarity, safety, or learning focus. Participants will explore how clearly defined “look fors” (observable student behaviors and conditions) create structure for movement-rich classrooms. Through collaborative scenarios and guided practice, teachers will develop and refine their own look fors for a variety of movement opportunities. The session will be tech "light" with an opportunity to apply the "look for" guidelines within the Magic School AI tools as a support for planning, refining, and adapting movement routines for diverse classroom contexts.

By the end of the session, participants will:
Identify and articulate clear, observable “look fors” for student movement
Practice designing "look fors" across multiple instructional scenarios
Use MagicSchoolAI to generate structured academic tasks refined by teacher determined "look fors"
Establish norms and routines that support safe, efficient movement

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Jessica Miller

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Experienced as a classroom teacher and as an Ed Tech Coach, my current role is supporting my classroom colleagues in using instructional best practices. I am excited to collaborate with you!

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
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Safe & Supportive Environment

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool MagicSchool, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority PBIS & Classroom Management

1:45pm MDT

CANCELLED: Tomorrow, Today: AI for Utah Leaders

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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The future of AI is arriving faster than most organizations can adapt. In this forward-looking session, Matthew Winters explores what Utah leaders need to understand now to navigate the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. Drawing from Utah’s nationally recognized work in AI literacy, governance, and human-centered innovation, participants will examine emerging trends, leadership strategies, workforce implications, and practical frameworks for responsible AI adoption. Designed for decision-makers across education, this session will help leaders move beyond hype and build a vision for using AI to empower people, strengthen organizations, and prepare for what comes next.

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Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Canva Reimagined: Unlock the Magic

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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Education is evolving, and it’s time to move beyond the static slide deck to embrace a dynamic, personalized learning environment. Join us for an immersive look into Canva’s Magic Studio, where we’ll explore how AI-powered tools like Magic Media and Magic Design can transform the K-12 experience by turning simple prompts into custom visuals and interactive lessons in seconds. Beyond the basics, we will dive into Magic Activities to instantly spark active learning, use Canva Sheets to visually organize classroom data, and even preview the "next level" of student creation with Code for me—a tool that allows students to build their own interactive games and apps without writing a single line of code. Discover how to empower your students to become creators, not just consumers, and unlock a world of magic that makes learning more engaging, personalized, and future-ready.

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Kayla Towner

Senior Product Trainer, UEN - Utah Education Network

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1:45pm MDT

Level 3 Student Tools- Building Engaging Test Prep Rooms with MagicSchool

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Ed Tech Tool MagicSchool, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1:45pm MDT

Real or Rendered? Promoting Digital Media Literacy in Age of AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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In a world where AI can generate realistic but false text, images, and video, how do we equip students with the skills to be critical digital citizens? This essential workshop moves beyond content creation to focus on critical evaluation. We will provide a framework for teaching students how to identify the hallmarks of AI-generated content, verify sources with greater scrutiny, and understand the societal implications of deepfakes and misinformation. We'll explore how to design assignments that challenge students to evaluate digital content and build their discernment skills critically. You will leave with practical lesson plans and strategies for embedding the crucial 21st-century skill of combating misinformation directly into your existing curriculum.

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Chris McCaffrey

Google Certified Trainer & Coach, Google ~ Kiker Learning

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1:45pm MDT

Using AI to create Assessments

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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We will use Magic AI and other AI platforms to help teachers create rigorous assessments connected to standards to prepare students for RISE assessments.

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Tricia Ellison

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Sara McBee

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Data-Based Decision Making

Audience Elementary Teachers
Ed Tech Tool MagicSchool, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1:45pm MDT

Intellectual Agency: Putting Learners in the AI Driver’s Seat

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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This professional learning session equips educators with high-impact protocols to ensure students become critical thinkers—not passive copy-pasters. They will learn and practice protocols that prioritize student agency and human judgment to guide students to critically read, question, and humanize AI's authoritative yet flawed answers. Leave with the transformative strategies needed to ensure every student embraces their intellectual agency and takes the AI driver’s seat in their learning journey.

Learning Intention: Cultivate intellectual agency by shifting from a focus on AI-generated products to a focus on the human-led process, ensuring students maintain cognitive ownership and authority over their work.

Success Criteria: Design learning experiences where students demonstrate authority over AI to reflect their own informed perspectives and academic nuance.

Presenter

Naomi Watkins

Secondary ELA Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education

Dr. Naomi Watkins is the Secondary English Language Arts Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education, where she provides strategic oversight for ELA instruction, standards, and adolescent literacy. With over 20 years of experience in education and a Ph.D. specializing in adolescent... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Instructional Design & Planning

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, instructional coaches
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1:45pm MDT

UDL & AI: Best Practice without Prep Overload

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Instructional Design & Planning

Audience Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Scaffolding

1:45pm MDT

Differentiate Text with AI Technology and Nearpod

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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Differentiating learning using AI to generate textinvolves leveraging large language models to createpersonalized educational content tailored to meetthe needs of students. Learn how text generationand Nearpod can facilitate differentiation in learning,promote engagement, mastery, and equity ineducation, and empower students to achieve theirfull potential

Presenter

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance

Fabiola Doria is a Field Consultant II as part of the Renaissance Customer Education team and delivers high quality presentations on Renaissance products. She has her Bachelors degree in Biology from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and her Masters degree in Educational... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Instructional tools & Technology

Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nearpod

1:45pm MDT

Smarter Workflows: Boosting Executive Functioning with Google Tools and AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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This session will introduce educators to accessible assistive technology strategies that support students’ executive functioning skills. The training will focus on leveraging embedded Google tools (such as Google Docs, Google Keep, Google Calendar, and Google Tasks) alongside emerging AI tools within MagicSchool to scaffold student independence. Participants will explore hands-on strategies for using built-in features—such as checklists, reminders, templates, and AI-generated task supports. By the end of the session, educators will leave with ready-to-use routines and digital supports that can be embedded into daily classroom instruction to strengthen executive functioning and increase student access to learning.

Presenter

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General

Michaela Ball, M.S. CCC-SLP

AT/AAC Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Student Supports (MTSS)

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin, Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers
Ed Tech Tool Google/CSDdocs, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority PBIS & Classroom Management, Scaffolding

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