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Outline

1. Introduction & Objectives (3 mins)

Content: Introduce session goals: empowering teachers with free AI tools in a Roy Kent style.
Engagement: Start with a quick poll on AI usage in teaching.
2. Showcase of Adobe AI Tools (8 mins)

Content: Highlight Adobe Podcast, Enhanced Speech, and Voice Animate, with practical classroom examples.
Engagement: Live demo of Adobe Podcast, encouraging attendees to explore the tool on their devices.
3. Other Free AI Tools Overview (6 mins)

Content: Introduce Snorkl, NotebookLM, and other free resources for fostering digital literacy and creativity.
Engagement: Brief Think-Pair-Share activity on how participants might use one tool in their teaching.
4. Hands-On Implementation Activity (7 mins)

Content: Participants create a lesson idea or brainstorm tool integration.
Engagement: Share ideas on a collaborative platform (e.g., Padlet).
5. Wrap-Up & Action Steps (3 mins)

Content: Recap takeaways, share a digital guide for tools, and challenge attendees to implement one tool.

Supporting research

References Supporting the Session Topic:

ClassHive Blog: "Why Students Need Digital Tools in the Classroom"

https://www.classhive.com.au/blog/why-students-need-digital-tools-in-the-classroom
This article highlights the critical role of digital tools in enhancing student engagement, fostering creativity, and promoting digital literacy—key themes in the session.

Mammoth Learning (mammothlearning.co)

https://mammothlearning.co
Mammoth Learning provides insights into the benefits of integrating AI tools into education, supporting innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

ISTE Standards and Resources

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) provides standards and resources on effective technology integration, reinforcing the importance of digital literacy, creativity, and AI use in classrooms.
These references underscore the session's focus on empowering educators with free AI tools to enhance teaching practices, spark student curiosity, and promote innovative learning environments.