Professional Development for Educators
USUP partners, supporters, and friends from anywhere are welcome to participate in any of the professional development sessions we have prepared for the strategic application of technology in our work at all levels.
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Individual Webinars
AI Foundations
The AI Foundations webinar will explore the anticipated advancements in AI over the next 1-3 years and their implications for our work, including policy and ethics. Participants will learn practical applications of base model Large Language Models (LLMs) to help their organizations become more effective, efficient, and engaging to their stakeholders, including students and parents. This includes marketing, communications, teaching, and learning.
Using AI to Become More Productive in Your Role
Discover practical strategies and steps for leveraging AI tools to streamline tasks, enhance efficiency, and optimize your workflow as an educator. This webinar will equip you with actionable insights to save time, personalize learning experiences, and focus on what matters most: impactful teaching and learning.
Using AI as Your Cognitive Super Assistant
Learn how to harness AI as a powerful cognitive assistant to enhance decision-making, generate innovative ideas, and streamline complex tasks. This webinar empowers educators at any level to integrate AI into their daily practices for smarter, more effective teaching and leadership.
Building AI Tools to Enhance Student Learning
Dive into the world of AI tool development and learn how to create custom solutions that support and enrich student learning experiences. This webinar empowers educators to design AI-driven applications tailored to their students’ unique needs and educational goals.
Fast Track Coaching
Sign-up for access to weekly support sessions on using AI to work smarter and faster.
Come when you’re ready to access resources and guidance precisely when you need it. These fast and flexible discussions will be aligned with specific educator challenges or goals.
AI For Leaders Short Course
Define and Solve Your Work’s Enduring Challenges
Module 1: Defining the Core Challenge
This section helps educators pinpoint the precise problem you aim to solve and identify the most impactful questions to ask. Through guided examples and interactive discussion, educators at any level will refine their understanding of the underlying issues. By finishing this module, you’ll know exactly what you need to investigate to drive meaningful solutions.
Module 2: Crafting Effective Prompts and Gathering Data
Here, educators learn how to formulate clear, actionable prompts to guide AI-driven insights. You’ll explore methods for locating, evaluating, and selecting the most relevant data sources. By mastering these techniques, you ensure that the AI’s outputs are both accurate and genuinely useful for your professional context.
Module 3: Evaluating and Ranking Potential Solutions
In this phase, educators will compare multiple AI-generated suggestions, weighing their feasibility and impact. Participants discover criteria and frameworks for prioritizing ideas and selecting the most promising pathways. By applying these tools, you can confidently choose the best solution to pursue further.
Module 4: Extracting Insights from the Results
This module focuses on interpreting the outputs and identifying patterns or trends hidden in the data. Educators will learn methods to derive meaningful conclusions, ensuring your decisions are informed by evidence rather than guesswork. Ultimately, this empowers you to translate AI-driven analysis into actionable insights.
Module 5: Strategic Planning and Next Steps
The final module guides educators through formulating a clear action plan based on the chosen solution. You’ll outline tangible steps, allocate resources, and set timelines for implementation. By the end, you’ll have a well-structured roadmap that transforms insights into measurable educational outcomes.