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Teach Smarter: AI Strategies to Maximize What You Already Use

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Session description

AI doesn’t mean more work—it means working smarter with what you already have. This session walks you through the Teach Smarter framework, a practical approach to integrating AI into your existing workflows. Learn how to streamline planning, personalize instruction, and save hours each week without learning new tools.

Outline

Intro & Framework Overview: Kick off with the Teach Smarter AI Framework: how it builds on tools teachers already use to streamline planning, instruction, and feedback.

Framework Phases (Flexible Timing):

Data Collection: How AI surfaces student needs from existing data sources.

Learning Goals: Using AI to generate personalized, standards-aligned goals.

Learning Pathways: Differentiating instruction and grouping with AI insights.

Feedback & Adjustment: Real-time feedback loops to support learning growth.

Classroom Integration: Examples of AI inside common platforms (LMS, Google Workspace, assessment tools).

Application & Collaboration:

Participants choose one phase and map it to their current systems.

Small-group collaboration to build an AI-powered workflow.

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Supporting research

ISTE AI in Education Guide

https://www.iste.org/areas-of-focus/Artificial-Intelligence
ISTE’s framework on AI in education and its responsible implementation.
AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning – U.S. Department of Education (2023)

https://www2.ed.gov/documents/ai-report/ai-report.pdf
Government-backed research on AI’s role in student learning and teacher productivity.
UNESCO’s AI and Education Report (2021)

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000376709
Focuses on ethical AI use, reducing bias, and AI’s impact on diverse learners.
AI for Education: Practical Guide for Teachers – Brookings Institution

https://www.brookings.edu/research/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-teaching/
Discusses efficiency strategies and real-world applications of AI in classrooms.

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Presenters

Peter Siner

Founder

Teach Smarter

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher Development, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet with internet access. To fully participate, they should have the following accounts and tools ready:

Google or Microsoft Account – Required for accessing shared documents and collaborative activities.
ChatGPT (OpenAI) or Gemini (Google) – A free account on either platform is needed for hands-on AI exploration.
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended) is advised for the best experience.

Subject area:

Teacher Education, Technology Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Leader

Model for colleagues the identification, experimentation, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning.

Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.

Analyst

Use technology to design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessments that accommodate learner needs, provide timely feedback to students and inform instruction.

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Develop Expertise