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From Concept to Classroom: Build a Unit Together Using Online Tools

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Session description

In this session, attendees will learn how to use AI and online tools to design a full unit of lessons in real-time. Starting from educational standards, participants will create engaging activities, projects, and assessments, leaving with practical strategies for classroom-ready, tech-enhanced units.

Outline

Part 1: Identifying Standards and Topic (10 minutes)
-Group will collectively decide on topic and standards to create the unit on

Part 2: Designing Lessons with AI and Online Tools (20 minutes)

Part 3: Creating Assessments and Engagement Activities (10 minutes)

Part 4: Finalizing and Reflecting on the Unit (5 minutes)

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Supporting research

"The InterACTIVE Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Jan. 2020). Link: https://amzn.to/39RiHQF

"Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Jan. 2021). Link: https://amzn.to/3zOjvAz

"The Microsoft Infused Classroom" by Holly Clark, Tanya Avrith, Felisa Ford, Natasha Rachelle, and Kristin and Joe Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Mar. 2020). Link: https://amzn.to/3AOCmwA

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Presenters

Joe Merrill

Educator

The Merrills EDU, LLC

Kristin Merrill

Middle School Language Arts

The Merrills EDU, LLC

Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional Design and Strategies

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher Development, Teacher, Curriculum Designer/Director

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Teacher Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

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