Swivl

Adaptability Initiative
Webinar Series

Swivl’s on-going series supporting educators as they adapt to the world of AI.

Why this webinar series?

The arrival of creative AI is putting immediate pressure on individuals and organizations to become more adaptable than ever. We can no longer try to avoid new technology and trends — especially when it comes to professional learning.

As part of Swivl’s Adaptability Initiative, we’re featuring leading AI thought leaders and innovative thinkers to support educators who are creating learning communities within their organizations to foster continuous adaptability.

AI’S IMPACT ON EDUCATION
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
1:00 PM ET

Matt Miller

Head Textbook Ditcher,
Ditch That Textbook

As AI models like ChatGPT grow and become more widespread, educators are wondering, “How does this impact classwork? How do we save essays when AI models can write them—or do we save essays? How do we preserve academic integrity?” As we focus on a future that will indeed include AI, let’s find adjustments to make to classwork to continue to prepare students for their future. In this session, we’ll look at the near future and distant future of schoolwork—and how we can make changes right now to adapt.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
7:30 PM ET

Tim Dasey, Ph.D.

Author of Wisdom Factories:
AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker

Most of the AI attention is on how teachers might use it, but there is an even bigger change
imperative. Students now need big-picture 21st century skills more than ever. AI consumes
expertise roles, but not wisdom. The problem is school curriculum, standards, and even
structure aren’t well suited for wisdom-oriented learning. Learn how the solutions challenge many long-standing educational tenets, as described in Tim’s book “Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker.”

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
7:30 PM ET

Mary Howard

New York State Master Teacher
(6th Grade) and Author of AI Guide for Educators

In this session, participants will learn EXACTLY what ChatGPT is, how to access it, and how to use it to help assist with instructional tasks in the classroom. An abundance of use cases for classrooms in any grade level and content area will be shared and we will outline effective prompting strategies for the bot. Attendees will be able to develop effective prompting strategies to retrieve quality information and will learn how to analyze, edit, and adapt information that is retrieved for use in the classroom.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
7:30 PM ET

Matt Winters

Instructor/Trainer, Utah Coalition for Educational Technology

Curiosity is a key disposition in student engagement and learning that is often underdeveloped in schools, particularly when discussed with technology. A combination of teacher-driven curiosity and technology use can help students develop curiosity, fostering student learning and growth. But, where can we start with technology? In this webinar, we’ll cover basic, ubiquitous technologies that can be used to develop teacher curiosity, fostering creativity and curiosity with and for the students.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
7:30 PM ET

Tisha Richmond

Canva Learning Consultant and Global Community Manager

This is a massively exciting time in history! Canva Education hopes to deepen the understanding of how to design with Canva using the latest AI tools and features. In this session, you’ll gain practical skills on how to leverage AI as a collaborative partner in building learning experiences. Tisha will focus on 10 of Canva’s AI features that accelerates your creation process and unlock creativity in the classroom. From “Magic Design” to ” Magic Edit”, we hope you walk away feeling inspired!

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
7:30 PM ET

Nicole Biscotti

 Educator, Author and Speaker

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
7:30 PM ET

Jason Kelsall

Learning Systems Strategist at St. Vrain Valley Schools

As educational leaders, we acknowledge the significance of equipping educators with the expertise and capabilities to tap into the power of AI. Our strategy is straightforward: educators need to fully grasp the potential of AI in their professional and personal lives before they can effectively lead their students in this realm. Join us for a transformative webinar experience to discover how St. Vrain’s professional development focuses on nurturing a profound comprehension of generative AI among our educators.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7TH
7:30 PM ET

Holly Clark

Digital Learning Pioneer, Educator, Author

Join us for an insightful session as we delve into an analysis of the first year of AI implementation across schools and classrooms worldwide. We will explore the global reactions, lessons learned, and the existing knowledge landscape, while also identifying critical areas that demand our attention and awareness.

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AI’S IMPACT ON EDUCATION
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
7:30 PM ET

Adeel Khan

Founder & CEO
at MagicSchool AI

Meet Adeel Khan, a former teacher, principal, and now the founder of MagicSchool.ai, a generative AI platform built for educators. The mission at MagicSchool is to use AI to help teachers save time, fight burnout, and thrive in the classroom. Join the webinar to learn more about applications of artificial intelligence in the classroom and Adeel’s story.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
7:30 PM ET

Laura Ebersole

Upper Merion Area
High School Instructional Coach

What is artificial intelligence? What is personalized learning? How can AI be used in an educational setting? How can we create a community of learners and adapt to an ever-changing environment? The questions around AI are endless, but the answers can begin to take shape through exposure to resources, shared vision, and continual reflection. Learn how to use the UDL standards, responsive teaching methods, and feedback to hone your teaching practice and fortify future-ready learners.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
7:30 PM ET

Greg Kulowiec

Principal + Lead Learner
at the Kulowiec Group

The impact and implication of AI on teaching and learning are significant and must be thoughtfully considered.
From the exploration of relevant skills and abilities impacted and informed by the capacity of AI, to practical approaches that educators can use to enhance teaching and learning, this session is designed to spark curiosity, inform meaningful use of AI, and empower educators to have informed discussion in their school or district.

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