Teach More, Stress Less: AI for the Modern Classroom

Teach More, Stress Less: AI for the Modern Classroom

By Scott Ford, M.Ed.

Teach smarter, not harder! Discover AI tools that save teachers time, reduce stress, and make teaching more enjoyable.

Date and time

Location

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Houston Intercontinental Airport East, TX

20611 U.S. 59 Humble, TX 77338

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Networking

Grab coffee, connect with other educators, and share: “What’s one part of teaching you wish AI could handle for you?”

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome + Big Picture: What AI Means for Educators

* How AI can reduce workload, not replace teachers * Ethical and responsible classroom use * Setting the tone: work smarter, not harder

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Session 1 – Lesson Planning in Minutes

* Generate standards-aligned lessons and activities * Differentiate for all learners using AI * Hands-on: Create a complete lesson plan in 10 minutes

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Session 2 – Streamline the Paperwork

* Automate emails, newsletters, and grading rubrics * Create ready-to-use templates for repetitive tasks * Hands-on: Build your own time-saving workflow

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch (on site or nearby)

Networking topic: “How could AI give you more time back each week?”

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 3 – Engaging Students with AI

* Use AI for interactive lessons, assessments, and visuals * Boost creativity: storytelling, image generation, study aids * Hands-on: Design an AI-enhanced classroom activity

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Break

* Identify your top time-draining task * Guided design: create an AI solution that solves it * Share and get feedback from peers

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Session 5 – Responsible AI Use in Schools

* Understanding bias, plagiarism, and data privacy * Modeling ethical use for students * Practical policies and classroom guidelines

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wrap-Up + Takeaways

* Reflection: “What will you automate first?” * Receive your PD certificate (6 hours) * Access digital prompt library, templates, and follow-up resources

Good to know

Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • all ages
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 8:30 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • all ages
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 8:30 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Science & Tech • High Tech

A one-day, hands-on training designed to help teachers and instructional coaches harness the power of AI to save time, simplify their workload, and rediscover the joy of teaching.

Tired of endless grading, lesson planning, and emails that eat up your evenings?
Join us for Teach More, Stress Less: AI for the Modern Classroom — a one-day, practical training that shows you exactly how to use Artificial Intelligence tools to make your teaching life easier.

You’ll walk away with real strategies, ready-to-use prompts, and time-saving workflows you can apply immediately — no tech background required.


What You’ll Learn

✅ How to use AI to plan engaging lessons in minutes
✅ Easy ways to differentiate instruction and personalize learning
✅ AI tools that cut grading and feedback time in half
✅ How to use ChatGPT and similar tools safely and effectively in education
✅ Practical classroom examples and templates you can start using Monday


Who Should Attend

  • K–12 Teachers
  • Instructional Coaches
  • Campus and District Leaders exploring AI integration


Why Attend

Because teaching shouldn’t mean giving up your nights and weekends.
This session is designed to help you reclaim your time, reduce stress, and bring balance back to your workday — all with the help of AI.

Scott Ford, M.Ed. is a best-selling author, instructional designer, and educator with over 20 years of experience in education, technology, and workforce development. He is the author of Mr. Ford’s Guide to the CompTIA Tech+ Certification and Principles of Digital Technology, and has developed learning programs for organizations including the FBI, DEA, Chevron, CompTIA, and school districts across the country.

Scott’s mission is to help educators reclaim their time and reignite their passion for teaching through the practical use of artificial intelligence. Blending classroom insight with real-world instructional design, he shows teachers how to use AI to simplify lesson planning, grading, and communication—freeing up time for creativity, connection, and impact.

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Scott Ford, M.Ed.

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Nov 15 · 9:00 AM CST