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DEN Summer Institute 2025
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Tuesday, July 22
 

10:15am CDT

Media Magic with AI
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Mundelein 508
Start by learning to create better prompts as you learn from others. Explore the best image creation sites as you convert text descriptions into unique images. Explore Canva’s Magic Media AI image and video creator, and ideal for younger students, use Padlet’s AI image creator. Explore an assortment of free AI image, video, and song creation tools, including tools from ChatGPT and Meta. We'll finish by exploring selected apps on mobile devices.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Mann

Andy Mann

Instructional Technology Consultant/Director REMC 4, Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
Andy Mann is the Ed Tech Consultant at the MAISD in Muskegon. He is a Google Certified Trainer and a two-time recipient of the ISTE Making It Happen Award for technology leadership. And presents across Michigan and nationally on AI tools and using virtual reality in the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Mundelein 508
  Concurrent Session

11:10am CDT

Generative AI for Educators - Tips & Tricks
Tuesday July 22, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CDT
Mundelein 508
Discover tips & tricks to better use generative AI - such as import handwriting, convert to text and summarize. Leverage AI to provide personalized feedback on student writing using AI generated rubrics. Explore the most popular GPTs and streamline lesson planning and generate differentiated learning activities tailored to your students. Custom GPTs can create interactive simulations, personalized learning pathways, and real-time adaptations.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Mann

Andy Mann

Instructional Technology Consultant/Director REMC 4, Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
Andy Mann is the Ed Tech Consultant at the MAISD in Muskegon. He is a Google Certified Trainer and a two-time recipient of the ISTE Making It Happen Award for technology leadership. And presents across Michigan and nationally on AI tools and using virtual reality in the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CDT
Mundelein 508
  Concurrent Session

1:15pm CDT

Unlock your Google Superpowers! Tips and Tricks for Everyone
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Mundelein 508
Want to get more out of Google? Join this fast-paced session to discover a wealth of tips and tricks for Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, etc.) and other Google tools. Whether you're a beginner or a power user, you'll learn valuable shortcuts, extensions, and features to boost your productivity. We'll cover everything from formatting tricks and time-saving techniques to exploring the latest AI-powered Google feature
Speakers
avatar for Anne Truger

Anne Truger

Digital Learning Specialist, TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804
Anne Truger is a Digital Learning Specialist at TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804. She has been an educator for over 25 years. She is also member of the origiDEN. She loves to share her passion for technology with others.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Mundelein 508
  Concurrent Session

2:10pm CDT

AI: School is in Session
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:10pm - 2:55pm CDT
Mundelein 508
Explore the world of AI in education! This session will cover the fundamentals of AI and dip a little bit into prompt engineering, which is the process of guiding AI tools to achieve desired outputs.. Participants will learn how to craft effective prompts and discover AI tools like MagicSchool.ai, which offers scaffolded prompting and a suite of other AI tools to support all educators. This is a primer for beginners starting their AI journey.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Truger

Anne Truger

Digital Learning Specialist, TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804
Anne Truger is a Digital Learning Specialist at TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804. She has been an educator for over 25 years. She is also member of the origiDEN. She loves to share her passion for technology with others.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:10pm - 2:55pm CDT
Mundelein 508
  Concurrent Session

3:40pm CDT

Using Infographics to Increase Data and Scientific Literacy.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:40pm - 4:25pm CDT
Mundelein 508
We will use an infographic to show several lessons and ideas on data literacy that can be used in the classroom. Lots of easy take aways to use in any classroom.  
Speakers
avatar for Rob Lamb

Rob Lamb

Teacher Dept. Lead, Pattonville School District
I have been a Science Teacher for 22 years. I am infographic-obsessed. I have been in the DE Community since 2012.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:40pm - 4:25pm CDT
Mundelein 508
  Concurrent Session

4:30pm CDT

Lakefront Legends Small Group
Tuesday July 22, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Mundelein 508
Join your small group for some reflection and idea sharing time! Find the name of your small group on your badge.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Mundelein 508
  Small Group Time
 
Thursday, July 24
 

10:15am CDT

It Started with a Book...Introducing STEAM through Literature
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Mundelein 508
Discover how a simple story can launch powerful, cross-curricular STEAM experiences! In this hands-on, idea-packed session, you will learn how to use literature as the perfect springboard for STEAM challenges that incorporate coding, robotics, engineering, digital media, and more. Using a design thinking framework, you will see model lessons that begin with a book and lead students on a journey of curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. You’ll leave with ready-to-use resources, book pairings, and planning tools to help you weave STEAM seamlessly into your curriculum—and inspire your students to think deeply, design boldly, and connect learning to the world around them.
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Willis

Carrie Willis

STEAM & Technology Director, Valley Preparatory School
Carrie Willis is the Technology & STEAM Director at Valley Preparatory School, a private school in Redlands, CA, educating students in grades preschool through eight. During her 24 years of teaching, she has developed a love for educational technology and project-based learning... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Mundelein 508
  Concurrent Session

11:10am CDT

Social Studies Techbook & Inquiry
Thursday July 24, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CDT
Mundelein 508
Join us for an engaging session where educators will discover how SSTB supports inquiry-based learning, empowering students to ask questions, analyze sources, and think critically about history, culture, and current events in meaningful, interactive ways.
Speakers
LG
avatar for Toni Robinson

Toni Robinson

Director Teaching and Learning, Discovery Education
Thursday July 24, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CDT
Mundelein 508
  Concurrent Session

1:15pm CDT

Buy in Before the Pencil: Using Mystery Writing to Spark Student Engagement
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Mundelein 508
Write about your favorite summer vacation….write about your favorite ice cream flavor and why… Boooooo. Students are already assessed with these low engagement prompts so why should they learn like this too?! This session highlights the critical role of student buy-in when building strong, motivated writers. We will explore why writing can feel intimidating or even irrelevant to some students and how to overcome these barriers by creating meaningful, engaging, and student-centered writing experiences. The session will highlight how Mystery Writing can help writers develop their ideas through research, note-taking, graphic organizers, oral rehearsal, drawing, peer discussion, and much more before ever putting pencil to paper. Participants will leave with tips and tools to cultivate a writing environment where students can feel empowered, capable, and excited to write.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Jivani

Amy Jivani

Content Creator/ Scriptwriter
TK
avatar for Emily Simon

Emily Simon

Content Creator/ Scriptwriter - Mystery Writing
TK
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Mundelein 508
  Concurrent Session

2:10pm CDT

Help Us Improve Core Aligned Resources
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:10pm - 2:55pm CDT
Mundelein 508
We invite you to share your feedback to help us better align Discovery Education’s Experience resources with the core curriculums used in today's classrooms. Your insights will ensure our digital resources align with core curriculums for ELA, math, and science. This alignment will make the resources instructionally relevant, save teachers time, and improve student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Capps

Michael Capps

Instructional Design Sr. Manager, Curriculum and Instruction Director
Michael Capps is a Curriculum and Instruction Director with Discovery Education. He leads the development of instructional activities and lessons, including our library of instructional strategies. for the Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement team. He first joined DE as... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:10pm - 2:55pm CDT
Mundelein 508
  Feedback Session

3:40pm CDT

Sending Out an SOS: Feedback on Discovery Education's Instructional Strategies
Thursday July 24, 2025 3:40pm - 4:25pm CDT
Mundelein 508
We're excited to launch our new Instructional Strategies Center, featuring research-based strategies, graphic organizers, student videos and more. But we need YOUR feedback to make this center great! Join us and share what would make this resource invaluable for you and other educators
Speakers
avatar for Michael Capps

Michael Capps

Instructional Design Sr. Manager, Curriculum and Instruction Director
Michael Capps is a Curriculum and Instruction Director with Discovery Education. He leads the development of instructional activities and lessons, including our library of instructional strategies. for the Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement team. He first joined DE as... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 3:40pm - 4:25pm CDT
Mundelein 508
  Feedback Session

4:30pm CDT

Lakefront Legends Small Group
Thursday July 24, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Mundelein 508
Join your small group for some reflection and idea sharing time! Find the name of your small group on your badge.
Thursday July 24, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Mundelein 508
  Small Group Time
 
Friday, July 25
 

11:25am CDT

Lakefront Legends Small Group
Friday July 25, 2025 11:25am - 11:55am CDT
Mundelein 508
Join your small group for some reflection and idea sharing time! Find the name of your small group on your badge.
Friday July 25, 2025 11:25am - 11:55am CDT
Mundelein 508
  Small Group Time
 
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