AI Slam: Tools & Techniques for Educators
Seattle Convention Center - 611
This fast-paced "AI Slam" session is a dynamic showcase of real-world AI applications in education. The session kicks off with a series of pre-planned, five-minute talks from educators, each highlighting a specific AI tool they use in their classroom. Following these brief presentations, the floor will open for a "lightning round," inviting attendees to volunteer and share their own favorite AI tools and strategies in a concise, one-to-two-minute format. This peer-to-peer exchange is designed to provide immediate, tangible examples of AI in action. Attendees will leave with a curated list of new tools and practical ideas to integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching practices and prepare students for a technology-driven future.
Focused Learning Session
Artificial Intelligence, Accessibility/Assistive Technology, Blended Learning, Coding, Gaming
High School Educators, Technology Directors, School Administrators
Beginner
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-12
Presented by
Instructional Technology Coach / Lead Trainer
Boyd-Buchanan School / Greg Bagby Consulting
Greg speaks nationally on many topics, including the meaningful adoption of AI in schools and recruiting and retaining your best teachers. He is the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the Hamilton County Schools in Tennessee. In his past 30 years in education, he has served as a classroom teacher, building administrator, adjunct professor, and professional learning specialist. He was listed as one of the District Administration's top 100 influencers in Education for 2024. Greg also served on the 2024 National EdTech Plan Technical Working Group.Listed as one of the District Administration magazine's top 100 influencers in education for 2024, Greg Bagby is currently the Instructional Technology Coach at Boyd-Buchanan School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In his past 32 years in education, he has served as a classroom teacher, building administrator, district technology coordinator, adjunct professor, and professional learning specialist before moving into his current role. He is a fixture at many ed tech conferences where he presents on technology and leadership. Greg also served on the 2024 NETP Technical Working Group.