Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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11:00am CDT

Game On: Fostering Collaboration and Critical Thinking Unplugged

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Join me to learn about unplugging in order to get your game on. Analog games promote social engagement by encouraging students to interact, collaborate, and adapt to group dynamics while working through shared challenges. They build student agency by allowing learners to make meaningful choices, learn from low-stakes failure, and receive immediate feedback that guides future decisions.

Presenters

Diana McNaughton

Curriculum Leader, Elberta High

I am a seasoned eMints certified educator with over 20 years of experience in the field. I am currently the Curriculum Leader and 504 Facilitator at Elberta High School. My educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that prioritizing investments in students establishes a solid... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 3

Community Building Differentiation eMINTS

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Kagan Meets AI: Cooperative Learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 3

Artificial intelligence tools are quickly becoming part of today’s classrooms—but how do we ensure students remain active thinkers rather than passive consumers? This session explores how educators can combine AI tools with Kagan Cooperative Learning structures to increase engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. Participants will experience practical classroom activities where AI helps generate prompts, discussion topics, and review questions that students process through cooperative structures. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas for blending emerging technology with proven instructional strategies.

Presenters

Makenzie Cunningham

Building Based Math Coach, Rosinton Elementary

Makenzie Cunningham is the Building Based Math Coach at Rosinton with 12 years of experience in education. She has taught second, third, and fourth grades, as well as special education for pre-K through first grade. Makenzie has completed both Kagan Coaching and Instructional Coaching... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 3

Artificial Intelligence Community Engagement

Level Elementary Teachers

Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

11:00am CDT

Diana McNaughton

2:00pm CDT

Makenzie Cunningham

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