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We are so glad you are here! We chose Institute Day 2025 breakout sessions based on your feedback from last year: more content-specific and grade-level-specific sessions as well as bringing back a keynote speaker.

Registration will open on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 6:00AM CST.

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Friday, February 28
 

9:30am CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* The AI Toolbox: Best AI Tools for Schools
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 3
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ChatGPT and Gemini are wonderful, but what other AI tools are available? Thankfully there are many educational AI resources that build on top of these models with tools that are free, provide extra functionality and features, and make the process easier and more convenient for educators. In this session we will explore many of these tools such as Diffit, Udio, MagicSchoolAI, Conker, Curipod, QuestionWell, Brisk Teaching, Goblin Tools, SchoolAI, Khanmigo, EnlightenAI, Snorkl, Sorcerer, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Curtsworks LLC
Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences all across the country. Eric’s areas... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 3
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

9:30am CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* Yes Man Paradox
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 2
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Restoring balance and setting boundaries in your professional and personal life. Maximizing your worth by exploring your passions and connecting them to your why. Utilizing the CASEL competencies to guide your approach to teaching and learning:self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Zilly

Lindsay Zilly

As an edtech working mom of five, I have mastered the art of multitasking. I can create content, facilitate a virtual learning session, and break up a sibling argument all while keeping a pot of coee brewing. When I’m not revolutionizing the education system, you can ind me binge-reading... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 2
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

11:00am CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* The ABC's of AI - What Educators Need to Know
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 3
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The capabilities and availability of Artificial Intelligence tools have skyrocketed in recent years. It is critical for schools to consider how to best address and use AI in education. In this session we will explore the ABC's of AI including: A) About AI (what AI tools are currently available and how they work), B) Benefits of AI (practical and powerful ways to use AI for teaching and learning) and C) Concerns of AI (how to address potential misuses of this transformative technology).
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Curtsworks LLC
Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences all across the country. Eric’s areas... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 3
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

11:00am CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* The Power of Purpose: A Guide to Finding Your Path and Making an Impact
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 2
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This session is designed to help educators and edtech enthusiasts explore how to connect their passion and skills with a sense of purpose in order to create real impact in the world of education. This session will cover strategies and practical tools for discovering one's unique purpose and turning it into a powerful force for change in the classroom and beyond. Attendees will learn from real-world examples of successful edtech initiatives, and have the
opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals to brainstorm and plan their own purpose-driven edtech projects. Whether you're just getting started in the field or looking to re-energize your approach, this session will equip you with the inspiration and resources you need to make a positive impact on education through technology.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Zilly

Lindsay Zilly

As an edtech working mom of five, I have mastered the art of multitasking. I can create content, facilitate a virtual learning session, and break up a sibling argument all while keeping a pot of coee brewing. When I’m not revolutionizing the education system, you can ind me binge-reading... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 2
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

12:30pm CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER * Super Tutor: AI to Support all Learners
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 3
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Artificial intelligence tools are a powerful way to provide support, accessibility, and accommodations for all learners for all of their needs. In this session we will explore ways AI can assist with individualized AI tutoring, personalized explanations, reading comprehension, summarization, writing supports, custom feedback, problem solving, review, and much more.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Curtsworks LLC
Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences all across the country. Eric’s areas... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 3
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

12:30pm CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* Empowering Our Teachers to Shift the Narrative and Set a Course for a New Future
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 2
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Empowering our teachers to shift the narrative and set a course for a new future. In this session we look at the systems within education that are holding us back and discuss ways to move everyone forward. From ableism, to gender inequities, once we know better we can do better. This is simply a place to start and find our footing so that we can notice the problems, confront them, and begin to rebuild.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Zilly

Lindsay Zilly

As an edtech working mom of five, I have mastered the art of multitasking. I can create content, facilitate a virtual learning session, and break up a sibling argument all while keeping a pot of coee brewing. When I’m not revolutionizing the education system, you can ind me binge-reading... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 2
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

12:30pm CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* Stories Matter: Creating an Anti-Racist School Culture
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 1
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • How to Engage in Vigilant Self-Awareness
  • The importance of Studying and Teaching
  • How to talk about Race with Students
Speakers
avatar for Dr. John Gaines

Dr. John Gaines

Top Youth Speakers
Dr. John “Push” Gaines is a former at-risk kid turned CEO/Founder of nonprofit PUSH for Dreams, a Best-selling author, renowned speaker, leadership consultant, and mentorship advocate. His message of pushing through adversity and defying the odds has transformed classrooms, school... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 1 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

2:00pm CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER * Artificial Intelligence / Natural Misuse - Managing AI in Schools
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 3
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As beneficial as AI is, it also comes with challenges and the potential for misuse. In this session we will explore ways to address academic integrity concerns, tools and strategies to help monitor AI use, proper citation for AI generated content, ways to encourage positive use of AI in the classrooms, developing your own class set of AI guidelines for students, alternative assessment options, addressing AI bias and inaccuracies, student data privacy, identifying fake content, evaluating AI tools, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

Eric Curts

Curtsworks LLC
Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences all across the country. Eric’s areas... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 3
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

2:00pm CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* Engagement: Everything I Learned about EDU, I Learned from Jimmy Fallon
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 2
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This highly interactive and engaging workshop leverages gamification to keep students engaged in authentic learning
experiences. Walk away with a playlist of activities rooted in best pedagogical practices that you can use with your students tomorrow!
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Zilly

Lindsay Zilly

As an edtech working mom of five, I have mastered the art of multitasking. I can create content, facilitate a virtual learning session, and break up a sibling argument all while keeping a pot of coee brewing. When I’m not revolutionizing the education system, you can ind me binge-reading... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 2
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

2:00pm CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* Just One, "I Believe in You" Can Change a Kid's Life
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 1
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John’s childhood was one of extreme adversity. Growing up surrounded by drugs and violence, facing personal struggles, and being bullied for his differences, he had every reason to give up, but he pushed through thanks to a caring adult. In this speech, he shares how educators and caring adults can make a life-changing impact in the life of a kid.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Why educating the WHOLE CHILD matters
  • How to integrate practical, relational tools
  • How to connect with empathy
Speakers
avatar for Dr. John Gaines

Dr. John Gaines

Top Youth Speakers
Dr. John “Push” Gaines is a former at-risk kid turned CEO/Founder of nonprofit PUSH for Dreams, a Best-selling author, renowned speaker, leadership consultant, and mentorship advocate. His message of pushing through adversity and defying the odds has transformed classrooms, school... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 1 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*
 
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