Winston Online, part of the Winston Preparatory School, works specifically with students with learning disabilities, executive function challenges (ADHD), and nonverbal learning disabilities. In this presentation, the audience will gain an overview of the Winston Online teaching model and how they design and deliver accessible synchronous classes. Examples will given, and the audience will gain tips that they can immediately incorporate into their course design or classroom teaching. There will be time at the end of the presentation for Q&A.
In an era where generative AI is advancing rapidly, the real challenge is not just to admire these technologies but to integrate them effectively into our workflows. This workshop offers a practical look at how we're embracing AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft CoPilot for course authoring and development at MTDA. We'll share insights on our initial strategies, ethical considerations, and the journey toward effective AI integration. Join Jason for an engaging discussion on leveraging AI to enrich content and course development… a work in progress!
The Quality Matters (QM) review process is akin to navigating a complex and unpredictable path, much like engaging in a game of Candy Land with toddlers. In this analogy, one might find themselves advancing rapidly across the board. Conversely, there are moments where progress seems to be halted, as if ensnared in the proverbial molasses swamp, which can cause delays.
Join us for a presentation on how we use AI in design and development at LAUNCH. Discover the real-life impact of AI on our creative processes. We'll walk you through practical examples, and then we'll dive into a hands-on session where you can play with AI tools yourself. It's a chance to see AI in action and explore how it could enhance your own work. Let's make AI accessible and applicable together!
Join us for an insightful presentation focused on how to improve the quality of your online program to optimize student success. This session will explore an early warning intervention and monitoring system aimed at improving the process and procedures used when providing student support. Discover how to create the conditions for success to increase student achievement and elevate the quality of your online program simply by making changes in what you do!
This enlightening session is dedicated to maximizing accessibility and equity in education through the strategic utilization of Learning Management System (LMS) features. Together, we'll delve into the core principles of inclusive design, identifying common accommodations outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Through practical demonstrations and discussions, we'll explore innovative strategies for seamlessly integrating these accommodations into course design using the built-in features of the most prevalent LMS platforms.
We all face challenges in our digital learning environments. Learn how to address everyday challenges with curiosity, own your professional growth, and elevate the quality of your learning environment through Action Research. In this session, you’ll be introduced to Action Research, learn what sets it apart from conventional research methods, and explore its four stages. You'll leave with ideas for how Action Research can be conducted in a digital learning environment.
This session is designed for those seeking ways to blend traditional evaluation tools into the digital education landscape using National Standards for Quality Online Teaching and other local standards to optimize conversations and encourage professional growth for digital educators around best practices. There will be opportunities for conversation and sharing regarding local practices around supporting teachers, teacher growth, and professional learning.
This enlightening session will delve into how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping education to promote equity and inclusivity for diverse learners. Explore a variety of AI-driven strategies, from generating alternative assignments and reducing answer choices to providing guided notes, adjusting reading levels, enabling language translation, crafting writing outlines, and generating quizzes from video transcripts.
The world of K-12 education has seen an accelerated evolution since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the realm of online and hybrid learning. Our "Snapshot 2024" is our annual review that encapsulates the policy shifts, trends in practice, and enrollment trajectories in the K-12 digital learning space during the 2022-2023 school year.
