Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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10:00am CDT

Digital Literacy with MagicSchool: Building Skills for Elementary and Secondary Learners

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Discover how MagicSchool empowers teachers to teach essential digital literacy skills across grade levels—from responsible AI use and digital citizenship to evaluating online sources and understanding algorithmic thinking. Learn practical strategies for integrating MagicSchool tools into your curriculum to help students become critical consumers and creators in an AI-driven world. Leave with ready-to-use lessons and resources for both elementary and secondary classrooms.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Hello! My name is Jenny McAllister. I'm a fifteen-year veteran middle school science teacher who recently left the classroom to join Ed Tech. I'm the point of contact for Pear Deck, BrainPOP, and Magic School (secondary). This fall, I will be leading the STEAM cohort for BCBE and... Read More →

Dr. Patrice Williams

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Digital Citizenship Technology

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

Multiple Intelligence Mania

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

Room 5

Engage and build confidence in your students through using Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory in your classroom! This workshop will teach you how you are smart, ways to incorporate MI to what you are already teaching in class, and strategies to differentiate your classroom so all learners to feel success. Leave with tons of Multiple Intelligence ideas ready to use!

Presenters

Laura Morin

Gifted Teacher, Magnolia Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 5

Community Building Community Engagement Differentiation

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

From Source to Syllabus: Using NotebookLM as Your Inquiry-Based Thought Partner

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 5

In the age of AI, the challenge for educators isn't just finding information—it's synthesizing it into meaningful, inquiry-driven experiences. Enter NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant that stays grounded in the documents you provide.

This session moves beyond generic AI prompting. You will see a "behind-the-curtain" look at how to use NotebookLM as a sophisticated thought partner to design high-level curriculum. We will walk through a live case study: planning an Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) unit centered on advanced questioning strategies.

Presenters

Jeremy King

Instructional Technology Coorindator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence Technology

Level Central Office, All Teachers, Librarians

2:00pm CDT

Brain Pop Unleashed: Master The New Features for Fall!

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

Room 5

Join us for a hands-on exploration of BrainPOP's newest tools and features designed to transform your classroom instruction. Learn how to personalise learning, leverage powerful analytics, and boost student engagement with practical strategies you can implement immediately. Walk away confident and ready to unlock the full potential of BrainPOP in your teaching.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 5

Assessment Differentiation Reading Science Social Studies

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers

9:00am CDT

Pear Deck as Your Assessment Powerhouse: Real-Time Insights into Student Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Room 5

Explore how Pear Deck transforms formative assessment by giving you immediate visibility into student thinking and understanding. Learn to design interactive slides that reveal misconceptions, track progress in real time, and make data-informed instructional decisions on the spot. Discover practical strategies for using Pear Deck's assessment features to close learning gaps and accelerate student growth.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Mason Fahy

Teacher, Robertsdale Elementary

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 5

Assessment Differentiation

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Empowering Thinkers: Mastering the Three Phases of Classroom Inquiry

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 5

In this session, we will explore a comprehensive, three-phase framework for integrating inquiry-based learning into your classroom using technology.
. Effective inquiry goes beyond simply asking students for answers; it is about structuring lessons, empowering students to drive their own curiosity, and purposefully guiding their cognitive processes.

Presenters

Jeremy King

Instructional Technology Coorindator, Central Office Staff

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence eMINTS Technology

Level Central Office, All Teachers, Librarians

11:00am CDT

180 Days of Reaching and Teaching

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 5

This session is geared towards non-tenured, new teachers who desire guidance on how to make connections with students. In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, school teachers are given the power and the responsibility of building student confidence while building and sustaining their self-efficacy. This complex relationship requires sound judgment and authentic positive relationships. This interactive session offers the opportunity to participate in a scenario-based conversation rooted in real-world teaching events. Participants will examine each case, consider multiple perspectives, and determine the best course of action. Through guided facilitation, this session will enhance awareness of the uniqueness of students, sharpen decision-making, and promote collaborative problem-solving among educational leaders.

Presenters

Dr. Tiara Bailey

Assistant Principal, Foley Middle School

Dr. Bailey brings 24 years of experience in secondary education and five years in administration, with a focus on teacher self-efficacy and student relatedness. Having taught general sciences as well as advanced and full-inclusion science courses — including Biology, Life Science... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 5

Behavior

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

PLC Game Plan for New-to-BCBE Faculty & Staff

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 5

This session is intended to provide new-to-BCBE faculty and staff with the need-to-know info about PLCs in Baldwin County, including, but not limited to, the 3 Big Ideas of PLCs, the team cycle, and your role in your new PLC team. This session will be presented by members of the BCBE Secondary District Guiding Coalition.

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 →

Stephanie Whiddon

Library Media Specialist, Baldwin County Public Schools

I'm a Nationally Board Certified former history teacher. Starting in August, I will be the new Library Media Specialist at Foley Middle School, where I've taught for the last 13 years.

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 5

PLCs

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Digital Literacy for Secondary Students

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 5

Here we'll review the current requirements for Digital Literacy in the Alabama ELA course of study and how to move beyond them to help students navigate a web of AI fakes and misinformation. Topics will revolve around reliable sources, bias, and triangulation. Widely useful for any course that requires students to complete online research assignments and even for teachers and administrators who need an updated and modern understanding of source reliability.

Presenters

Michelle Stockman

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

I am currently serving as a senior English and AP English Language teacher at Robertsdale High School, but I have taught ELA in grades 6-12 in both Alabama and Tennessee during my time as a teacher. I have also served as a Reading Intervention teacher and mentor on the elementary... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence Digital Citizenship ELA Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians

9:00am CDT

MagicSchool for Science Teachers: AI-Powered Instruction Made Simple

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Room 5

Discover how MagicSchool's AI tools can save you time and enhance your science instruction—from creating differentiated lessons and engaging assessments to generating lab reports and explaining complex concepts. Learn practical strategies for integrating these tools into your curriculum whilst maintaining rigor and authentic student learning. Leave ready to harness AI to focus on what matters most: your students.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 5

Assessment Differentiation Science

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

10:00am CDT

Beyond the Tool: Using AI to Simplify Tech and Amplify Learning

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 5

Why spend half a class period teaching technology if your goal isn't to teach technology? It’s time to let AI handle the heavy lifting. In this session, we’ll identify the "hidden tasks" that drain your time and demonstrate how AI can automate the parts of a lesson that aren't being assessed. Learn how to minimize tech-instruction fatigue and maximize the content and skills that define your classroom. The class will focus on both teacher tools and student tools that help maximize instructional time and content focus.

Presenters

Jeremy King

Instructional Technology Coorindator, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence Assessment Technology

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

Digital Literacy for Secondary Students

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 5

The current requirements for Digital Literacy in the Alabama ELA course of study and how to move beyond them to help students navigate a web of AI fakes and misinformation. Widely useful for any course that requires students to complete online research assignments and even for teachers and administrators who need an updated understanding of source reliability.

Presenters