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Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

n/a

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant
educator
family member / caregiver
K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Date and Time (Central Daylight Time):

  • October 22, 2026
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location:

Atrium 6

Description:

This “Wild and Free” session always has a little mystery. With so many apps, cloud-based resources, and now AI-powered tools available, where do you even start? We will explore some favorite free (or inexpensive) apps, cloud technology, and practical AI tools, and how they can support students’ educational, social, organizational, and behavioral needs. This will be a fast-paced and fun session! Participants will walk away with ideas on how to maximize the power of these tools, where to locate them, what they cost, and what issues they can address in the classroom. The tools explored will demonstrate how technology and AI can support curriculum adaptations, social skills instruction, behavioral needs, executive functioning, and organization, while also helping teachers quickly create engaging educational materials that save time and spark creativity. These resources are practical, accessible, and ready to use — truly WILD and FREE!

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• The participants will identify a variety of free or low-cost apps, cloud resources, and AI tools that support students’ academic, social, behavioral, and organizational needs.

• The participants will explore ways to use technology and AI to create differentiated instructional materials, visual supports, and classroom resources that save time and increase creativity.

• The participants will apply strategies for selecting and implementing digital and AI tools to support curriculum adaptations, executive functioning, and social skill development in diverse classrooms.

Disclosures:

Megan currently has a full time position in a public school district. She is not getting paid for this presentation.
Mo Buti: I have no financial disclosures. I am not getting paid for this presentation.