Colorado AI Virtual Summit: Full Schedule

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9:05am PDT

Colorado Roadmap For AI In K-12 Education

Friday March 28, 2025 9:05am - 9:25am PDT

Artificial intelligence is reshaping education, and Colorado has taken a proactive approach with the Colorado Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education. In this session, Patty Quiñones and Karen Quanbeck will walk attendees through the development of the roadmap, the collaborative process behind it, and its key recommendations for schools and districts.
This presentation will provide a clear overview of how the roadmap can inform AI adoption, policy development, and educator support, offering a strategic foundation for schools navigating AI’s evolving role in education.

Speakers

Karen Quanbeck

Vice President of Field Implementation, Colorado Education Initiative

Patty Quiñones

Senior Partner, Leadership & Innovation, Colorado Education Initiative

Friday March 28, 2025 9:05am - 9:25am PDT
Virtual

Presentation

9:30am PDT

Student Ignite Session: AI in Action

Friday March 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT

Virtual

What happens when students take AI into their own hands? In this fast-paced, high-energy session, three students from across Colorado will briefly showcase how they’re using AI in their learning and projects. From creative applications to real-world problem-solving, these short presentations will highlight the innovative ways students are engaging with AI.
Join us for this quick but powerful look at the future of AI through the eyes of students!

This session will be facilitated by Patty Quinones from CEI.

Speakers

Patty Quiñones

Senior Partner, Leadership & Innovation, Colorado Education Initiative

Friday March 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Virtual

Ignite Session

10:00am PDT

Designing AI-Powered Learning Spaces with Durango School District & SchoolAI

Friday March 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am PDT

Virtual

Explore how AI-powered learning spaces are transforming student engagement and instruction. This hands-on session will showcase real examples of AI-driven Spaces used in Durango School District and guide attendees through the Space Designer tool in SchoolAI.
Participants will sign up for a SchoolAI account, create their own customized learning Spaces, and share reflections on the experience. Whether you're new to AI or looking for practical ways to personalize learning, this session will provide actionable strategies to bring AI into the classroom.

Speakers

Kenna Torp

Matthew Smith

Friday March 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Virtual

Presentation

10:30am PDT

Magic School AI

Friday March 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am PDT

Virtual

Session description coming soon.

Friday March 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Virtual

Presentation

11:00am PDT

Go from planning to lesson delivery in minutes with Pear Deck Learning's newest AI Tools

Friday March 28, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am PDT

Virtual

Experience how Pear Start’s library of time-saving AI tools for essential teaching tasks and lesson planning provides classroom content ready for delivery across the Pear Deck Learning Platform. Co-created in partnership with educators, Pear Start is the only AI tool that helps teachers create and deliver full lesson packages in minutes all in one platform.

Speakers

Melissa Serio

Pear Deck Learning

Pursuing equity in education for all students through partnerships, innovation, and technology.

Friday March 28, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Virtual

Presentation

11:30am PDT

Lunch and Learn - Vendor Demos

Friday March 28, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Virtual

Grab your lunch and join us for an interactive virtual half-hour session where leading educational technology vendors will showcase their cutting-edge AI tools specifically designed for K-12 environments. During this dynamic 30 minutes, you'll have the opportunity to see live demonstrations of innovative products that are transforming teaching and learning across grade levels. From personalized learning platforms to administrative efficiency tools, discover practical AI solutions you can implement in your school or district. Bring your questions for our vendor experts and connect with fellow educators exploring AI integration in K-12 education

Friday March 28, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Virtual

Lunch and Learn Demonstrations

1:00pm PDT

The Future of AI: Industry and Higher Education Insights

Friday March 28, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Virtual

As AI continues to transform industries, what skills and knowledge will the next generation of students need to succeed? This panel brings together experts from industry and higher education to share insights on how AI is being integrated into their fields, the challenges they’ve faced, and the opportunities ahead.
Panelists will discuss the evolving role of AI in sectors like healthcare, aerospace, and technology, offering perspectives on what industry needs from future graduates. The discussion will also explore ethical considerations, strategies for effective AI implementation, and key areas where K-12 education can better prepare students for AI-driven careers.

Speakers

Bobby Gagnon

Ian Her Many Horses

Friday March 28, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Virtual

Panel

2:30pm PDT

Raising the Ceiling: AI Strategies for Differentiation and Engagement

Friday March 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Virtual

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform learning by meeting students where they are and providing tailored support for diverse needs. In this session, Gin Randolph will explore how AI can be leveraged to differentiate instruction and engage all learners—whether in-person or online.
Educators will gain practical strategies for using AI to support gifted and twice-exceptional students, students with IEPs, and those needing enrichment or remediation. From personalized learning pathways to AI-driven scaffolding and extension activities, this session will offer actionable insights for teachers looking to enhance differentiation and create more inclusive, student-centered learning experiences.

Speakers

Gin Randolph

Assistant Director of Technology, Colorado Digital Learning Solutions & Uncompahgre BOCES

Implementing topics into Online learning for the longterm, not in response to Covid-19

Friday March 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Virtual

Presentation

3:00pm PDT

These Are the Droids You're Looking For: AI Tools to Transform Teaching

Friday March 28, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

Virtual

As an experienced English teacher, I've felt the weight of the modern teaching landscape – the constant pressure, the ever-growing to-do list, the feeling of pushing a boulder uphill, only to have it roll back down. Education needs to be a sustainable profession, even as we’re asking to adapt to a world that’s changing yet again.

In this session, I’ll share a few of my favorite AI tools – not as replacements for good teaching, but as powerful "droids" to make the essential work of education more sustainable. These are practical applications I’ve used with students to streamline feedback, personalize learning, and help my classes find solace and relevance in a fragmented world. Each tool, in its own way, helps lighten the load, while keeping humans at the center, making teaching a little less Sisyphean. We’ve got a steep climb, but if we work together, hand and algorithm, we can make teaching a sustainable profession again.

Speakers

Andrew Gitner

Jeffco Ed Tech Specialist, Jeffco Public Schools

Andrew has taught English in Jefferson County Colorado since 2014. After teaching at a charter school for 3 years, Andrew Gitner was extremely insecure when he first got the job at Golden. He was convinced he would be fired at any minute for any reason because, you know, charter drama... Read More →

Friday March 28, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual

3:30pm PDT

AI in Education: From Buzzword to Breakthrough

Friday March 28, 2025 3:30pm - 3:45pm PDT

Virtual

This presentation explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, moving beyond the hype to outline concrete steps for successful implementation. Discover how AI can personalize learning, empower educators, and promote equity and inclusion. Learn about the essential prerequisites for building a robust AI ecosystem, including infrastructure, data management, ethical considerations, and human capital development.

Objectives:
Demystify AI in Education: Understand the core concepts, applications, and potential benefits of AI in education.
Empower Actionable Steps: Gain insights into establishing a sustainable AI ecosystem, focusing on infrastructure, data, ethics, and human capital considerations.

Friday March 28, 2025 3:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
Virtual

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