UCET 2025

Over the last few years there has been an unprecedented effort in the state of Utah to improve literacy outcomes for K-3 students, but what about our struggling readers at the secondary level? Come join us for this informative session outlining Lexia’s approach and strategy to address the literacy needs of our adolescent learners! We will share proven solutions for teachers and students alike. Lexia Aspire® Professional Learning, grounded in the science of reading, is a flexible, self-paced, digital solution that empowers all educators to accelerate literacy skills among students in grades 4-8. Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® accelerates literacy gains for students in grades 6–12 who are at risk of not meeting College- and Career-Ready Standards. Rooted in the science of reading and proven to be up to five times as effective as the average middle school reading intervention, PowerUp enables students to make multiple years of growth in a single academic year.

As the number of emergent bilingual students, or English language learners, continues to increase in your school each year, you need culturally responsive solutions designed to support not only language learning but also academic achievement. Lexia English® is an adaptive blended learning program that supports students’ English language development through academic conversations. The program integrates speaking, listening, and grammar in the subjects of math, science, social studies, general knowledge, and biographies. With the power of AI, Emergent Bilinguals can have access to interactive English Language Instruction, participating in real-time practice conversations with AI in English.

In this session titled \"AI-Powered Creativity: Elevating Educational Design with Canva's Innovative Features,\" we will explore how Canva harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to transform the way educators and designers create visually stunning materials. Attendees will discover a range of AI-driven tools that simplify the design process, such as Magic Write for generating text, Magic Resize for effortlessly adapting designs to different formats, and Image Enhancer for automatically optimizing visuals. We will delve into how these features can save time and enhance creativity, allowing users to focus on their ideas while Canva's AI handles the technical aspects. Participants will also learn to leverage AI suggestions for layouts and color palettes, ensuring that their educational content is not only engaging but also aesthetically pleasing. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with practical skills to utilize Canva's innovative tools, making their educational designs more effective and inspiring.

Join a SchoolAI engineer for an illuminating exploration of how artificial intelligence actually works. Moving beyond buzzwords, this session provides educators with clear insights into AI's core mechanisms, capabilities, and limitations. You'll gain a practical understanding of large language models, their training process, and response generation – all explained through an educational lens. Leave with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about AI in your classroom and better understand the technology powering your teaching tools. Perfect for educators seeking a deeper technical understanding to enhance their teaching practice.