TOPICS FOR HIGH SCHOOL & CTE AI TRAINING

Corinne Hoisington
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Professor Central VA College
hoisingtonc@centralvirginia.edu
434-426-8577
118 Craftsman Way
Lynchburg, VA 24503

Opening Keynote

In the Blink of an AI: Revolutionize your Classroom

Step into the next era of education with this high-energy, hands-on course led by Professor Corinne Hoisington, a global leader in AI training and acclaimed National Geographic author. “In the Blink of an AI” is designed to move beyond theory and into immediate action, empowering you to command cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Perplexity to fundamentally transform your professional life. You’ll discover how to automate grueling administrative tasks, craft deeply personalized learning experiences that captivate students, and design next-generation assessments that are both data-driven and ethically sound. By merging technical mastery with a focus on academic integrity, this course equips you to lead the charge in educational innovation, reclaiming your time to focus on what matters most: making a lasting impact on your students. Get ready to see how we can prepare students for a new world of career opportunities!

Workshop Titles

The AI Educator’s Superpower: From Lesson Plans to Pixels in Minutes!

Are you ready to stop “working harder” and start creating smarter? Join us for an adrenaline-fueled, hands-on dive into the elite quartet of AI tools—ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, and Claude—designed specifically for the modern educator.

This isn’t just about “chatting” with a bot; it’s about building a high-tech teaching ecosystem. We’ll show you how to turn a simple idea into a fully-detailed lesson plan in seconds, generate stunning, custom imagery that grabs student attention, and draft professional-grade PowerPoint slides that do the heavy lifting for you. Whether you’re looking to master Claude’s sophisticated writing, Perplexity’s real-time research, or Copilot’s seamless integration into your daily workflow, you’ll leave this session with a digital toolkit ready to future-proof your classroom.

Authentic Assessment: Adapting New Way in the Age of AI

Get ready to revolutionize the way we measure success! We’re diving into a world where assessment goes far beyond the “multiple choice test” to ignite true student potential. By reimagining evaluations through the lens of Bloom’s Taxonomy, we transform testing into a high-impact experience that mirrors the grit and creativity of real-world challenges. Imagine empowering students to swap dry essays for dynamic video storytelling, turning reflection into a powerful tool for peer learning. We’ll harness the cutting-edge power of AI to deliver lightning-fast, personalized feedback that fuels a continuous loop of growth, all while upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. This isn’t just about grading; it’s about future-proofing learners with the critical thinking, digital fluency, and bold communication skills they need to dominate the careers of tomorrow.

Forge New Career Futures: Change the Pathway of our Students

The professional landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and it’s time to seize the lead in the generative revolution! This high-impact experience dives deep into the heart of how AI is radically reshaping industries from healthcare to the creative arts, giving you the elite prompt engineering skills needed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the cutting edge of industry. You won’t just observe the change—you’ll drive it, learning to architect AI-powered student pathways, simulate real-world workplace tasks, and leverage revolutionary tools for accessibility and equity that ensure no learner is left behind. We need to prepare our students for a VERY different future!