UCET 2025

Did you know that Scrible is a FREE award winning resource for all public/charter school teachers and students in Utah? If you've never used Scrible or are just getting started, come learn how to use this powerful platform to streamline research and elevate writing in your class. We'll get you set up, walk you through creating an assignment, annotating online articles and more. We'll also review how you can use Scrible to prevent AI plagairism and scaffold the writing process for students.

Scrible - the super app for research and writing - can be embedded in Canvas and offers single-sign on and roster sync via LTI integration. Also, hot off the press, we just launched assignments integration, which saves teachers time in creating and managing assignments! Come see a demo of Scrible + Canvas working together seamlessly and what's next for this dyanmic duo.

Looking to reduce manual tasks throughout your day? Hear from Data Manager - Quin Henderson, on how Ogden School District is using the Campus Workflow Suite to save valuable administrative time. During this session, Quin will share how they are leveraging their SIS to establish events with triggers for automatic notifications, streamlining daily operations, alerting parties of interest, and defining actions for what needs to happen next.

Move beyond basic AI implementation in this hands-on workshop designed to unlock the full potential of SchoolAI Spaces in your classroom. Through guided practice, you'll master the art of crafting effective prompts, design personalized learning environments, and create adaptive paths that meet diverse student needs. Leave with a completed SchoolAI Space aligned to your curriculum goals, ready to implement immediately. Bring your laptop and teaching objectives – this interactive session welcomes educators of all technology comfort levels.

So how do we create actual change? We all want it but how do we effectively go about it? We will be discussing how to push, pull, shove, and nudge our way to improving our schools. Participants will be able to learn about, practice, and then reflect on effective strategies to improve their profession. The ideas will be based on the book Forces of Influence: How Educators Can Leverage Relationships to Improve Practice by Dr. Meghan Everette and Fred Ende.

New teachers are often overlooked as potential leaders in education. However, they bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a deep understanding of current educational challenges. This session will explore strategies for identifying and cultivating teacher leadership in early career educators. Participants will learn how to: Recognize the leadership potential in new teachers: Discover the unique qualities and skills that make new teachers natural leaders. Create supportive environments for leadership development: Learn how to foster a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. Provide opportunities for new teachers to take on leadership roles: Explore practical strategies for involving new teachers in school improvement initiatives, curriculum development, and professional learning communities. Empower new teachers to become advocates for student learning: Equip new teachers with the tools and knowledge to lead change and drive innovation in their classrooms and schools

Scrible, an award winning FREE resource for all Utah public/charter school teachers and students, is chock full of features that can help students and teachers scaffold the research and writing process. Learn how to use Scrible's advanced features to strengthen students' writing and media literacy skills. We will review how to track student progress, provide timely and specific feedback, and effectively use the Scrible Writer doc add-on.

Like bees working together to create something extraordinary, Brisk's AI tools collaborate seamlessly with your existing digital workspace to transform teaching efficiency, personalized learning, and student engagement. Join us to discover how Brisk integrates directly within your Google Docs, Slides, and Forms, YouTube videos, websites, digital curricula, and more to enhance instruction and engagement across all subject areas. In this session, we’ll cover: Generating instant, impactful feedback for students, support for AI and plagiarism inspection, creating resource-based interactive learning experiences for students, and personalizing and differentiating content across all subject areas. You'll walk away with actionable strategies customized for your subject area, proven workflows that seamlessly integrate Brisk into your daily teaching routine, and practical techniques to recapture time for meaningful student connections.

Think AI threatens your job and your students’ growth? Prepare to be surprised. Step into a session that challenges your assumptions and discover how AI technology deepens - not replaces - teachers and the meaningful connections they foster with students. Through hands-on exploration of Mirror's AI-powered verbal reflection tool, experience your own \"aha moment\" as Mirror instantly transforms student thinking into actionable insights, giving you unprecedented visibility into their mindset, ability, and learning biases. Find out how other teachers leverage Mirror’s instant feedback to students and analytics for educators to make instructional decisions faster than ever before, freeing up time for whatever matters most to you. Outcomes: Learn how to reframe AI from a classroom threat into a powerful teaching ally Master Mirror to gain meaningful student insights that empower your teaching, not replace it Connect with other innovative educators who are redefining AI-enhanced teaching and learning Audience: K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, ed-tech specialists

ChatGPT spawned the massive issue of \"AI plagiarism.\" Research shows 44% of secondary students are likely to use AI to do their schoolwork instead of doing it themselves. AI detectors fail to reliably catch this problem. What to do? Assess writing as a process, not just the paper! Scrible prevents AI plagiarism by making the entire writing process visible to teachers. It does for writing what we've always asked students to do in math - show your work. Come learn how this pedagogically sound approach - “process over product” - safeguards authentic learning and academic integrity.

Join us for an inspiring session on celebrating teachers and fostering a culture of appreciation in schools. Discover creative and meaningful ways to recognize educators' efforts, build morale, and highlight their invaluable contributions. This session will include practical strategies, examples of successful recognition programs, and collaborative brainstorming to help participants tailor celebrations to their unique school communities. Let’s uplift the most amazing people in the world and create environments where they feel seen, valued, and celebrated every day!

Team Scrible has been working hard on new features to make our award winning resource EVEN BETTER! Come see how our new AI research assistant, Rese, helps students ethically use AI in the research and writing process. We'll also show how teachers can upload rubrics to Scrible and create customized self, peer, and teacher reviews of student writing. Come see what's new at Scrible!

In today’s classrooms, technology is everywhere. Teacher leaders have the chance to show how to use it in creative and meaningful ways that inspire others. This interactive session will help participants build the skills to lead with technology and make a positive impact in their schools. Participants will: Learn how to encourage teamwork and new ideas with technology. Discover ways to coach and support other teachers in using technology effectively. Create a simple leadership plan to bring change and innovation to their schools. Through real-world examples, group discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will leave with practical ideas and tools to lead their schools toward better learning and digital growth.

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Are your students ready for life after high school? Discover innovative ways to inspire and engage them in exploring career paths. This session will share practical strategies, real-world success stories, and a live demo of the HopeST app. Learn how the app transforms career assessment results into actionable exploration, guiding students to envision and pursue their futures with clarity and confidence. Reimagine career readiness and empower students to take meaningful steps toward their goals.