What’s Going On? Some Massive Bulletins from Microsoft

ISTE has at all times been an necessary supply of studying for me, and any yr I can come to the dwell convention is an efficient yr for me when it comes to innovation. When June 1 got here round, I knew. I knew I used to be strolling effectively and pain-free sufficient to go to ISTELive 23. Whereas I wasn’t prepared final fall to commit (and did not undergo current something), I have been utilizing AI in my classroom and kicked off 80 Days of AI (which shall be persevering with this week), which sparked some conversations with some individuals at Microsoft and the wonderful issues they’re doing. So, I’ll have one presentation this yr, and in addition to that, my producer (and son), John, has include me to doc the training and ideas to share on my podcast/ YouTube channel/ social media and — as at all times — right here on my weblog.

And people of you not right here, don’t fret; you may have thrilling issues too — on Monday, you may wish to obtain that episode when it comes out!

The Period of AI.

I’ll be part of Microsoft and their group of superior consultants on the panel dialogue, The period of AI: a dialogue on its potential for training on Sunday, June 25 at 1:30 pm in 204B. I’m so excited to share AI experiences from my classroom and to be taught from the opposite wonderful panelists, Joe Brazier, Scott Bricker, Sallee Clark, and Victor Hicks. For those who’re there, I hope you may be part of us.

Necessary Microsoft Bulletins.

I may also be dwell sharing (Twitter, Fb) Microsoft’s Monday session, which has some wonderful bulletins.

Particular Breaking Information Podcast from ISTE on Monday.

Then, on Monday, simply after Microsoft makes some unimaginable bulletins about their work with AI (game-changing is an understatement), I shall be releasing a particular announcement interview from Microsoft for you on my podcast and YouTube channel.

I don’t need all of my educator pals to be omitted, so we have got bulletins straight for you. Some fairly wonderful issues are taking place, so I prerecorded this below non-disclosure the week earlier than ISTE so you will get the information the second it breaks! Keep tuned to my weblog, as I’ll launch it right here first.

Fingers-on AI Workshop.

What are you able to do with AI? For those who’re heading to ISTE, you’ll be able to be taught extra on the AI in Training: Alternatives and Instruments, which is able to run 3 times — Monday, June 26 at 3:30 – 4:15 pm in 204B, Tuesday at midday, or Wednesday at 11:30 am. This session shall be after the bulletins from Monday on the mini-keynote, so should you’re there, you’ll wish to put this in your calendar.

My buddy Mark Sparvell can have an Edtalk within the Conference Middle at sales space 2904, and I plan to drop by on his Monday presentation at 2:30 pm.

What if I’m not going?

However don’t fear; you received’t be omitted. I’m so excited to go that I’ve my government producer, John (additionally my wonderful son), going with me to shoot video and assist video/report podcast episodes. I’ll take you with me, so observe me on my social media.

It’s also possible to observe the #notatISTE hashtag and #ISTELIve on social media. I will be sharing on Fb, and Twitter, and am now on BlueSky @coolcatteacher.bsky.social.