Harnessing the Power of AI and Digital Tools in Therapy and in the Classroom

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

demonstration

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant

educator
family member / caregiver

paraprofessional

special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Verandas 6, 8

Description:

This presentation will cover a range of free digital tools, including software and AI tools, highlighting their unique features, benefits, and practical applications for therapists, teachers, and students with diverse needs. We will incorporate the 5 S’s to writing a great prompt. Some of the tools we will demonstrate will include Canva, Napkin AI, Notebook LM, ChatBots, and many others. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with new ideas and a toolkit of resources to elevate your practice and engage your students in exciting new ways. Join us for a session full of inspiration and practical tips to spice up your therapy room or classroom and make your sessions more interactive and effective!

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Identify free tools and resources of user-friendly AI.

• Implement strategies for integrating AI tools into therapy and classroom routines to foster student independence and motivation.

• Describe the “5 S’s” for writing effective prompts in AI.

Disclosures:

Tara receives a salary from the Park HIll School District in Kansas City Missouri. Tara has been a paid presenter for Saltillo and Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri. Tara has presented for Closing the Gap, ATIA, Missouri Assistive Technology conference and the Missouri Council of Administrators for Special Education.
Kristen receives a salary from Park Hill School District in Kansas City, Missouri and is an independent contractor for Kristen Ponce, Therapies, LLC. Kristen has also been a paid presenter for the Kansas Speech and Hearing Association.