Connected Educators
Virtual PD Series with Kiker Learning
2026 - 2027 Session Descriptions
All Kiker Learning Sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Please note that select sessions may focus more towards specific grade levels and are indicated below. However, educators are welcome to register and attend any session(s) that would best meet their needs
Please note that select sessions may focus more towards specific grade levels and are indicated below. However, educators are welcome to register and attend any session(s) that would best meet their needs
Act 48 credit is available for those meeting specific attendance requirements for each series.
Two (2) separate registrations MUST be completed to receive the Act 48 credits.
1) The Google Form to receive the meeting links
2) The Wisdomwhere site to enroll for Act 48 credit.
Monday, October 19, 2026 is the deadline to register for Act 48 hours through Wisdomwhere for the Fall Series.
After this date, you may still register for individual sessions without Act 48 hours.
Two (2) separate registrations MUST be completed to receive the Act 48 credits.
1) The Google Form to receive the meeting links
2) The Wisdomwhere site to enroll for Act 48 credit.
Monday, October 19, 2026 is the deadline to register for Act 48 hours through Wisdomwhere for the Fall Series.
After this date, you may still register for individual sessions without Act 48 hours.
The Digital Mosaic: Connecting Content, Data, and
Differentiated Learning across K-12
FALL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Differentiated Learning across K-12
FALL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
October 21, 2026: 2 Sessions Available
Please note that the sessions below may focus more towards specific grade levels, however, educators are welcome to register and attend any session that would best meet their needs.
Session 1 (Elementary track):
Math Magic: Engaging Learners with AI-Powered Exploration with Chris McCaffrey
Session 2 (Middle / High School track):
Math Magic: Engaging Learners with AI-Powered Exploration with Daniel Kaufmann
Transform your math instruction into an active, differentiated learning experience with Google’s cutting-edge AI tools! In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how Google Gemini and Gemini Notebook can serve as your creative co-pilots to deepen conceptual understanding and boost student engagement. Discover practical, evidence-based ways to streamline your planning time while crafting dynamic math activities, tiered practice sets, and formative checks tailored to diverse learners. Together, we’ll move beyond static worksheets to create interactive, standards-aligned math experiences that make problem-solving meaningful and fun. You will leave with a ready-to-use digital toolkit and the confidence to integrate Google AI purposefully and responsibly into your classroom.
November 4, 2026
The Digital Quill: Reimagining Literacy & Storytelling through AI with Donna Teuber
Unleash your students’ inner authors and bring literacy instruction to life through the dynamic power of digital storytelling and Google AI! In this workshop designed for K-12 ELA educators, we will discover how Google Gemini, Notebook, and Google Workspace tools can transform traditional reading and writing into interactive, student-centered creative experiences. Explore practical, evidence-based pedagogical strategies to guide students in world-building, narrative character development, and rigorous non-fiction investigative writing without losing their authentic voice. We’ll dive into seamless workflows across Google Docs, Slides, and Vids to scaffold multi-modal stories that boost reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster deep text analysis. You will leave inspired with ready-to-use digital storytelling frameworks, mentor prompts, and the confidence to cultivate balanced, AI-empowered student creators.
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November 18, 2026
Navigating Google Classroom’s Redesigned Interface & Built-In Gemini Tools with Donna Teuber
Step into the next era of digital learning by unlocking the transformative artificial intelligence features embedded directly within Google Classroom! In this workshop tailored for K-12 educators, we will explore Classroom’s newly redesigned homepage hub and harness its suite of built-in Google AI and Gemini tools to supercharge your instructional workflow. Discover how to streamline daily administrative tasks, instantly generate differentiated assignments, and leverage intelligent dashboards to gain actionable insights into student engagement and mastery. We will demonstrate practical, high-impact strategies to weave AI-generated practice sets, interactive video questions, and adaptive writing scaffolds seamlessly into your class routines. You will leave with the pedagogical tools and practical confidence to transform Google Classroom into an intuitive, time-saving command center that fosters active student learning and growth.
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December 9, 2026
Sparking Scientific Inquiry: Driving Discovery & Research through AI with Donna Teuber
Ignite curiosity and transform your science classroom into an active laboratory of discovery using Google’s suite of generative AI tools! In this interactive virtual workshop designed for K-12 science educators, we will explore how Google Gemini and Gemini Notebook can serve as dynamic thought partners to deepen conceptual understanding and elevate science practices. Discover how to move students beyond passive memorization by leveraging AI to formulate testable hypotheses, design rigorous investigation procedures, and critically evaluate evidence-based claims. We will dive into practical workflows for grounding student research in verified scientific literature, scaffolding structured lab report writing, and analyzing raw experimental data.
Please note that the sessions below may focus more towards specific grade levels, however, educators are welcome to register and attend any session that would best meet their needs.
Session 1 (Elementary track):
Math Magic: Engaging Learners with AI-Powered Exploration with Chris McCaffrey
Session 2 (Middle / High School track):
Math Magic: Engaging Learners with AI-Powered Exploration with Daniel Kaufmann
Transform your math instruction into an active, differentiated learning experience with Google’s cutting-edge AI tools! In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how Google Gemini and Gemini Notebook can serve as your creative co-pilots to deepen conceptual understanding and boost student engagement. Discover practical, evidence-based ways to streamline your planning time while crafting dynamic math activities, tiered practice sets, and formative checks tailored to diverse learners. Together, we’ll move beyond static worksheets to create interactive, standards-aligned math experiences that make problem-solving meaningful and fun. You will leave with a ready-to-use digital toolkit and the confidence to integrate Google AI purposefully and responsibly into your classroom.
- Instantly build grade-appropriate, differentiated math quizzes, word problems, and quick formative checks with built-in answer keys and common misconception alerts.
- Design detailed, UDL-aligned scoring rubrics for hands-on math projects, mathematical reasoning tasks, and multi-step problem solving.
- Leverage AI to craft tiered problem sets with adaptive step-by-step scaffolds, hints, and real-world story scenarios that meet every student at their instructional level.
- Upload your curriculum guides, pacing maps, and math resources into Gemini Notebook to quickly generate targeted review guides, math game ideas, and small-group intervention plans.
- Develop interactive math prompts, "number talk" routines, and playful visual challenges that get talking, collaborating, and thinking critically about numbers.
November 4, 2026
The Digital Quill: Reimagining Literacy & Storytelling through AI with Donna Teuber
Unleash your students’ inner authors and bring literacy instruction to life through the dynamic power of digital storytelling and Google AI! In this workshop designed for K-12 ELA educators, we will discover how Google Gemini, Notebook, and Google Workspace tools can transform traditional reading and writing into interactive, student-centered creative experiences. Explore practical, evidence-based pedagogical strategies to guide students in world-building, narrative character development, and rigorous non-fiction investigative writing without losing their authentic voice. We’ll dive into seamless workflows across Google Docs, Slides, and Vids to scaffold multi-modal stories that boost reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster deep text analysis. You will leave inspired with ready-to-use digital storytelling frameworks, mentor prompts, and the confidence to cultivate balanced, AI-empowered student creators.
- Partner with Google Gemini to guide students through the recursive writing process—from brainstorming rich narrative arcs and dynamic characters to structuring well-researched informational texts and memoirs.
- Leverage AI to generate interactive reading comprehension guides, tiered vocabulary banks, and creative "what-if" narrative extensions that strengthen close-reading skills.
- Utilize Gemini Notebook to upload historical archives, literature excerpts, or primary sources, empowering students to curate evidence and craft source-grounded non-fiction stories with citation precision.
- Integrate generated scripts, storyboards, and visuals into Google Docs, Slides, and Google Vids to create interactive digital books, multimedia presentations, and video narratives.
- Implement clear UDL and digital citizenship frameworks that teach students to use AI as an ideation partner and editing mirror while celebrating and preserving their unique, original authorial voice.
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November 18, 2026
Navigating Google Classroom’s Redesigned Interface & Built-In Gemini Tools with Donna Teuber
Step into the next era of digital learning by unlocking the transformative artificial intelligence features embedded directly within Google Classroom! In this workshop tailored for K-12 educators, we will explore Classroom’s newly redesigned homepage hub and harness its suite of built-in Google AI and Gemini tools to supercharge your instructional workflow. Discover how to streamline daily administrative tasks, instantly generate differentiated assignments, and leverage intelligent dashboards to gain actionable insights into student engagement and mastery. We will demonstrate practical, high-impact strategies to weave AI-generated practice sets, interactive video questions, and adaptive writing scaffolds seamlessly into your class routines. You will leave with the pedagogical tools and practical confidence to transform Google Classroom into an intuitive, time-saving command center that fosters active student learning and growth.
- Navigate the Redesigned Classroom Dashboard to easily access actionable engagement analytics, track assignment completion, and spotlight new instructional resources.
- Leverage integrated Google AI to instantly draft differentiated lesson modules, tiered assignment instructions, and contextual discussion prompts directly inside Google Classroom workflows.
- Read Along in Google Classroom: Explore the implementation of this free, speech-based reading tool that helps students build reading fluency and comprehension with real-time AI assistance
- Implement integrated writing and reading coaches (powered by Gemini) to guide students through revision, thesis refinement, and structured feedback while upholding academic integrity.
- Streamline Feedback Loops & MTSS Tracking: Utilize AI-assisted grading helpers, rubrics, and data dashboards to quickly identify learning gaps, differentiate small-group interventions, and provide timely, personalized student feedback.
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December 9, 2026
Sparking Scientific Inquiry: Driving Discovery & Research through AI with Donna Teuber
Ignite curiosity and transform your science classroom into an active laboratory of discovery using Google’s suite of generative AI tools! In this interactive virtual workshop designed for K-12 science educators, we will explore how Google Gemini and Gemini Notebook can serve as dynamic thought partners to deepen conceptual understanding and elevate science practices. Discover how to move students beyond passive memorization by leveraging AI to formulate testable hypotheses, design rigorous investigation procedures, and critically evaluate evidence-based claims. We will dive into practical workflows for grounding student research in verified scientific literature, scaffolding structured lab report writing, and analyzing raw experimental data.
- Partner with Google Gemini to generate engaging anchor phenomena, adapt real-world case studies, and guide students in formulating testable research questions and experimental designs.
- Utilize Gemini Notebook to upload curated primary literature, open-source datasets, and lab protocols, allowing students to synthesize complex scientific articles with source-cited precision.
- Leverage AI to support students in interpreting lab data trends, constructing Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) arguments, and drafting structured, peer-reviewed lab reports.
- Create and deploy specialized Gems (such as a "Socratic Lab Assistant" or "Hypothesis Helper") to differentiate scientific inquiry and provide real-time hints without giving away the answers.
- Implement actionable frameworks to help students critically evaluate AI outputs, detect hallucinations or model bias, and uphold academic honesty during scientific investigations.