2025 South Shore Summer of Learning @ Duneland: Full Schedule

9:15am CDT

Supporting Multilingual and Struggling Learners with AI-Driven Strategies, Innovative AI Tools to Boost Success for Multilingual and Struggling Students (I can also separate the AI Session and the teaching English to Multilingual and Struggling Learner Se

Thursday June 26, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

Chesterton High School

In this session, educators will explore practical ways to support multilingual and struggling learners using innovative AI tools. We’ll dive into how technology like ChatGPT and Khanmigo can personalize instruction, build language skills, and increase student engagement. The session will include real classroom examples, tips for implementation, and strategies for using AI to foster equity and access for all learners.

Speakers

Stephanie Franco

I am an EL Specialist for the School Town of Munster and I was a Pilot for the AI program, Khanmigo., School Town of Munster

Thursday June 26, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

12:30pm CDT

ChatGPT: Because Every Super Teacher Needs a Sidekick

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Chesterton High School

Scripted curriculum got you feeling stuck? Let’s unleash the power of your new AI sidekick—ChatGPT. In this live demo, you’ll discover how to breathe life into dry lessons, get creative with content, and spark curiosity in your students without having to start from scratch. From creating leveled texts and reader’s theater scripts to designing student activities and vocabulary visuals, this session will show how ChatGPT can save you time and make your teaching more engaging. You’ll walk away with real tools, prompt examples, and growing confidence in your ability to use AI meaningfully in your planning. Plus, we’ll explore a few bonus AI tools that integrate beautifully with ChatGPT, giving you a solid foundation for building your own AI-powered classroom.

Speakers

Jill Hostetler

4th Grade Teacher, Concord Community Schools

Ms. Hostetler is a veteran elementary educator with over 30 years of classroom experience. She has taught K–4, served as a literacy and tech coach, and taught online for a year. As a 4th-grade teacher, she brings curiosity, creativity, and student voice into even the most structured... Read More →

Thursday June 26, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

3:00pm CDT

"On-the-Spot AI: Real-Time Solutions for Teachers with ChatGPT"

Thursday June 26, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Chesterton High School

On-the-Spot AI: Real-Time Solutions for Teachers with ChatGPT

Tired of sitting through PD with endless slides? This session flips the script. Join us for a live, no-presentation-needed exploration of how ChatGPT can save teachers time, spark creativity, and support student learning. Bring your questions, challenges, or “I-wish-someone-could-do-this-for-me” moments—we’ll put ChatGPT to the test right on the spot.

Whether you’re looking for help writing lesson plans, rubrics, parent emails, or classroom activities, this session is all about real-time, real-teacher needs. No experience with AI required—just curiosity and a sense of humor!

Speakers

Ryan Cogdill

EMS Instructor, School City Hammond

I am a CTE instructor at the Hammond Area Career Center teaching EMS. I have been an EMT since 2012, and at the end of 2022 I obtained my AEMT certification, I obtained my Primary Instructor certification in 2017 and began to teach adult EMT programs, starting at the Career Center... Read More →

Thursday June 26, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2025 South Shore Summer of Learning @ Duneland

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