Klein Empower Conference
📣Calling all Digital Learning and Library Enthusiasts! The EMPOWERDigital Learning and Library Conference is BACK and we are looking forpresenters! Are you passionate about using technology toengage and EMPOWER students? We invite YOU to be a presenter at our upcomingJune 7th digital learning and library conference! Share your insights, ideas,and experiences with educators from around the district. Don't miss thisexciting opportunity! Apply now!

8:00-8:30    
Commons
Welcome & Presenter Check-In    

EMPOWER Keynote
Fri Jun 7th, 2024
8:30 - 9:20am CDT
Klein Cain Auditorium
           
Session 1
8:30-9:20    
Auditorium    
Keynote


Session 2    
9:30-10:20    
LGI 1039    

Personalized Learning with Kami - Discover the art of personalized learning with Kami! This dynamic session will harness Kami's potential to curate a customized learning playlist. Unlock the power of annotation tools, document collaboration, and integration with learning management systems. Craft a playlist tailored to your learning style, interests, and goals, or tailor it to your students' needs.

Melissa Summerford


Session 3
10:30-11:20
Library

Quick Checks with Chorus Online - In this session, prepare to be amazed by the endless possibilities of polls. Use polls to make learning more visible through quick checks, exit tickets, and more.    

Brandi Thompson, Clear Touch

11:20-1:00
Lunch
Lunch Ordered

11:45-12:45
Library

Lunch with Author Crystal Allen - Bring your lunch and join author Crystal Allen. Crystal is the author of How Lamar's Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy, which received a Florida Sunshine State Award Master List nomination and was a Junior Library Guild selection. She is also the author of the acclaimed middle-grade novels The Laura Line, The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown, and The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: The Wall of Fame Game. She currently lives in Sugar Land, Texas, with her husband, Reggie, and two sons, Phillip and Joshua.

You can visit her website at www.crystalallenbooks.com

You can preorder her book by clicking the link below.
Book Order form:

https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/allen-kleinisd    

Session 4
1:00-1:50    
LGI 1041    

Our New Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidance - This session will provide a detailed overview of the key elements of our Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidance, discuss its implications for teaching and learning, and explore strategies for implementation across various grade levels and subjects. Attendees will gain insights into how this technology can be leveraged responsibly to enhance educational outcomes and student engagement.

Dr. Leslie Garakani,
Klein ISD Executive Director of Technology Services

Session 5
2:00-2:50    
Prepare for my Session at 3:00 PM

Session 6    
3:00-3:50    
Room 1114

Quizizz (Instructional learning platform) - Quizizz is a learning platform that offers multiple tools to make a classroom fun, engaging, and interactive! (Build a quiz using the Artificial Intelligence feature)    

Joe Cusack