AI App-Smashing: Revolutionizing Classroom Engagement
Seattle Convention Center - 618
Join us to explore app-smashing with AI tools to create an engaging and interactive learning environment for students of all ages. We will demonstrate combining various AI applications to enhance classroom activities and empower students. We will show how teachers can develop an AI class policy with their students to ensure such tools are going to be used for learning without sacrificing critical thinking.
Participants will discover how to use Magic School, Brisk, and Snorkl to generate lesson and activity ideas. Participants will also see how Rosebud AI and Suno can be utilized to develop educational games with original AI-generated music. Additionally, we'll explore how Curipod, School AI, Magic Student AI, and Adobe Firefly can enable students to take control of their learning and fully leverage the benefits of AI ethically and responsibly.
A laptop, Mac, Windows, or Chromebook, is preferable to smart phone or even a tablet but tablets and phones will work with most of what we're sharing.
Note: Be sure your electronic device has a fully charged battery as only limited power sources will be available.
BYOD Workshop (1 hour 50 Minute)
Artificial Intelligence, Blended Learning, Creativity Tools, Digital Citizenship, Emerging Trends, Engagement, Equity and Inclusion, Media/Information/Digital Literacy, STEM/STEAM, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
All Audiences
All levels
All Grade Levels
Presented by
6th Grade STEM Teacher
Chimacum Elementary School
Alfonso (Al) Gonzalez is a 6th-grade STEM teacher at Chimacum Elementary School with 33 years of experience. Honored as the 2021 NCCE Outstanding Educator of the Year and a 2022 EPA Presidential Innovation Award recipient, Al integrates cutting-edge technology and environmental education into his dynamic 1:1 classroom. Over his career, he has secured 27 grants, including 24 consecutive years of funding, to enhance STEM, robotics, and environmental science curricula. Known for his innovative and practical strategies, Al inspires both students and educators to reimagine what’s possible in teaching and learning. https://about.me/alfonso_gonzalez/
Education Consultant
Level Up Education
With over 25 years in education, Tammie Schrader is a passionate advocate for innovative teaching and equity. She taught math, science, and STEM to middle school students before becoming Regional Science and Computer Science Coordinator, delivering professional development across 59 districts. She champions racial equity. An adjunct professor, she developed training on UDL, AI, and game-based learning. Currently an AI Guideline Specialist, she advances AI education statewide. She has presented at national conferences and received awards for her commitment to STEM and equity. Tammie is pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership, fostering inclusive, engaging learning environments.Tammie Schrader is a science/computer science coordinator at Northeast Washington ESD 10. She serves 59 public schools in their science and computer science implementation. Tammie was a science teacher at Cheney Middle School, for 15 years. She taught Life Science as well as Computer Programming, Gaming Programming, Robotics as well as coaching the Science Olympiad Team, Robotics Club, SeaPerch Team as well as Future Business Leaders of America at her middle school. Tammie has her B.A. in Education and B.S. in Biology. She earned M.A. in Education and Teaching At Risk Students.
