Look Up and Talk: Curiosity and Conversation in the Classroom

Thursday, February 26, 1:00 pm–1:50 pm
Seattle Convention Center - 602

What if you could turn your classroom into a place where students are eager to participate in learning?Join us to learn how, with teacher-paced lessons, real-time AI feedback, and curiosity-rich conversations on Curipod—the AI-powered curriculum platform that gets students to look up from their screens and talk. Generate high-quality lessons on any topic across all grade levels, customized to your classroom and students with AI. Designed to connect with students’ lives and promote higher-order thinking, Curipod lessons make learning more relevant and meaningful.We’re on a mission to give teachers and students a reason to show up to class and learn together.

Format:
Focused Learning Session, Visionary Vender Session
Focus Area:
Artificial Intelligence, Creativity Tools, CTE, Digital Citizenship, Emerging Trends, Engagement, Equity and Inclusion, Online/Distance Learning, Professional Development, Special Education, STEM/STEAM, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Audience:
Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators
Skill Level:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Grade Level:
Grades K-12, Postsecondary

Presented by


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Al Gonzalez (Presenter)
6th Grade STEM Teacher
Chimacum Elementary School

Alfonso (Al) Gonzalez is a 6th-grade STEM teacher at Chimacum Elementary School with 34 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/


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Look Up and Talk