April 28 PD: Full Schedule

12:30pm CDT

(CHOICE) Level Up Your Questions: Using Diffit.me to Boost Rigor, Engagement, and Student Thinking! LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Quality Instruciton

🤔 Ever feel stuck asking the same old questions in class? Shake things up and elevate your students’ thinking with Diffit.me, your new AI-powered questioning assistant! In this dynamic 90-minute session, you'll explore how to craft questions that spark deeper thinking, promote rigorous student discussions, and empower your learners to generate their own challenging questions. Using the High-Level Questioning Rubric as your roadmap, you'll learn practical strategies to move from basic recall to rich analysis, synthesis, and evaluation—all with just a few clicks! 💻✨

Get hands-on practice, collaborate with colleagues, and walk away confident to immediately enhance student engagement and classroom dialogue. Ready to transform your classroom questions from good to GREAT? 🚀

Speakers

Travis True

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Topeka Public Schools

Travis True is an accomplished professional with a strong foundation in instructional design and development, e-learning, and curriculum development. With a career that spans over 20 years and various roles, including Technology Integration Specialist/Instructional Designer at Topeka... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
TWHS, D407 2001 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66604

Pre-K, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals | Elementary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals | Secondary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals

Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals
Subject Technology Integration
Area Technology Integration

2:15pm CDT

(CHOICE) From Foggy to Focused: Power Up Your Teacher Clarity Using SchoolAI! LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT

TWHS, D407

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Quality Instruction

Ever feel like your students are lost in the fog when it comes to understanding lesson goals and expectations? Let's clear things up! Inspired by John Hattie's groundbreaking research, this hands-on session will show you how to transform confusing lessons into crystal-clear learning adventures using SchoolAI.com. You'll learn simple yet powerful strategies to craft precise learning intentions, develop student-friendly success criteria, and build interactive AI-powered resources that keep your students confidently on track. Leave the fog behind—it's time to get focused with SchoolAI!

Speakers

Travis True

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Topeka Public Schools

Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TWHS, D407 2001 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66604

Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals
Subject Technology Integration
Area Technology Integration