AI and Adult Education! (ChatGPT Named This Panel! jk! But It Could Have!)
Panel or Facilitated Discussion (90 minute)
Barry Bakin
(w/ Susan Coulter, Elisia Doonan, Debbie Jensen, Jaemi Naish)
This panel presentation explores the use of AI in adult education. Speakers from various adult education contexts will discuss practical and instructional applications of AI for teachers and administrators, AI as it relates to adults with disabilities, and ethical considerations for all. Learn how AI is shaping the future of adult education and why you should want to know about it.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP
• CAT: DLE, DLF, EEA)
Room 04 and Online
Hybrid
Why Are Students Struggling? Let's Look at Their Learning Style Inventory
Demonstration (90 minute)
Lila Young
Do you feel frustrated when you go over a concept not once, but twice and some students still do not get it? You ask yourself: "Are they paying attention or listening at all?" One reason is the information presented does not match the students' learning modality. This presentation focuses on the different LSIs and how to incorporate them into a lesson plan.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP
• CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, OEA, SSS)
Room 07 and Online
Hybrid
Using Technology to Enhance COAAPs
Demonstration (90 minute)
Denise Douglas
Are your COAAPs stuck in the late 1900s? Are you using technology to make them relevant and accessible? Come learn how the Porterville Adult School has revamped their COAAP assessments to make the experience more meaningful for students and easier for staff to track and grade. This demonstration will focus on implementing Google-based tools, however other options will be shared.
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: ESL
• CAT: OEA)
Room 09
In-person only
Unite, Inspire, Achieve!! Create an Adult Education Virtual School Fair!!
Demonstration (90 minute)
Josh Eick
(w/ Prishay Wilson, Bernadine Gonzalez)
In this session, presenters will share a virtual school fair created by students and staff of the Adult Education Virtual Academy (AEVA), which showcases work done by students, their digital skills, AEVA programs, and staff presentations. The presenters will explain how the virtual fair was created including all templates and forms used. Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the fair and ask any questions they might have about replicating it.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: ABE, ASE, ESL, STE, WFP
• CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC)
Room 10 and Online
Hybrid
Improve and/or Polish Your Canvas Gradebook Skills
Demonstration (90 minute)
Johanna Gleason
(w/ Chris Vela Che)
Is Canvas Gradebook giving you headaches? Come to this session to learn how to group and weight assignments in order to make the gradebook more manageable. Learn additional Canvas features, such as how to annotate student writing assignments, create detailed rubrics, and master the speedgrader. Pick up some extra tips and tricks to save time and stay organized, all while ensuring that you’re meeting ADA accessibility standards.
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: ABE, ESL
• CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA)
Room 11 and Online
Hybrid
Strengthening Collaboration & Partnerships: One USD & CCD
Panel or Facilitated Discussion (90 minute)
Adele McClain
(w/ Martha Mendez)
Discover the successful collaboration and partnerships between Apple Valley Adult School and Victor Valley College in accelerating learner matriculation and workforce integration. Learn how training and a comprehensive site plan have strengthened team dynamics, improved communication, and utilized individual strengths. Explore accomplishments including tailored ESL orientation, expanded course offerings, and increased student attendance and persistence rates.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP
• CAT: EEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 12 and Online
Hybrid
Becoming a Prompt Genius Using Generative AI Tools
Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)
Joe Marquez
Learn to craft effective prompts for Generative AI in education in this interactive session. Explore personalized learning and ethical AI use, engaging in hands-on activities with our six-tiered prompting framework. Unleash creativity and discover innovative classroom AI applications. Ideal for educators seeking exciting, practical AI skills.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP
• CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA)
Room 18
In-person only
TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (90 minute)
Farzana Cassim
(w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP
• CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only
