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KySTE Spring Conference, Louisville, KY

Presented by Monica Burns (ClassTechTips)

Thursday, March 13, 2025ยท9:00 AMPast Event

Explore the exciting possibilities of AI, social media trends, and digital literacy in education with Monica Burns at the KySTE Spring Conference in Louisville, Kentucky โ€” one of the premier educational technology events in the state. Monica Burns, the educator and EdTech consultant behind ClassTechTips.com, delivers multiple featured sessions at this conference covering some of the most timely and practical topics in educational technology. Her sessions include 'Explore Chatbots: How Educators Can Streamline Tasks & Understand AI's Impact,' which helps teachers navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI tools in education; '10 Engaging Classroom Projects That Harness Social Media Trends,' which shows how to channel students' digital interests into meaningful learning experiences; and '22 Silly Yet Strategic Ways to Use Emojis,' a creative session that demonstrates how familiar digital symbols can become powerful learning tools. Monica Burns is a former New York City public school teacher who has become one of the most trusted voices in educational technology. As a curriculum and EdTech consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator, and author, she specialises in helping teachers leverage technology to create meaningful, student-centred learning experiences. Her practical, classroom-tested approach makes complex technology topics accessible and immediately actionable. The KySTE (Kentucky Society for Technology in Education) Spring Conference brings together educators from across the state and region for sessions focused on integrating technology effectively into teaching and learning. Monica's multiple featured sessions make this an exceptional opportunity to learn from one of the field's leading practitioners. This event is ideal for classroom teachers, technology integration specialists, instructional coaches, and administrators looking to stay current with educational technology trends and discover practical strategies for enhancing learning through digital tools.

Key Takeaways

โœ“Understanding AI chatbots and their impact on education; Creative classroom projects that leverage social media trends; Innovative uses of digital tools for student engagement; Practical strategies for integrating technology into meaningful learning experiences

Evidence base: Based on Monica Burns' extensive experience as a classroom teacher and EdTech consultant, informed by practical application and research in educational technology integration

Presenter

Monica Burns

Monica Burns is a curriculum and EdTech consultant, former New York City public school teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator, and founder of ClassTechTips.com. She is the author of several books on educational technology and is known for her practical, classroom-tested approach to helping teachers integrate technology into meaningful learning experiences.

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