How can we leverage artificial intelligence to remove learning ceilings and provide true cognitive rigor for our gifted and high-achieving students—without increasing teacher burnout? Grounded in the blended learning framework from Elevating Educational Design with AI by Dr. Catlin Tucker and Dr. Katie Novak, this interactive, full-day professional development workshop redefines what differentiation looks like for advanced minds.
Participants will explore how to combine the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended instruction with cutting-edge AI tools. Rather than simply giving fast-finishers “more work,” this workshop empowers educators to use AI as a strategic thought partner to elevate Depth of Knowledge (DOK), design parallel horizontal learning pathways, and foster deep student agency.
Throughout this full-day experience, teachers will collaborate with peers, test practical “plug-and-play” AI prompt templates in real time, and build high-rigor learning experiences directly applicable to their own classrooms.
Recommended Supplement: Elevating Educational Design with AI: Blended Learning Strategies for a Changing World by Tucker & Novak (Note: Book is not required for attendance, but highly recommended as a supplementary resource; book is not provided).
