Name: AI Can Do That? Using Artificial Intelligence to Amplify High-Impact Instruction
Start: 2026-06-10T13:15:00-0400
End: 2026-06-10T14:15:00-0400

EDUCON is a premier educational showcase and learning opportunity for teachers, principals, and district leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to choose breakout sessions led by school districts from across the Central Kentucky region and beyond. You will not just come away with a good idea or two; you will gain an abundance of great ideas and best practices that you can immediately apply in your classroom, school, or district.

Breakout Session Strands: Your chance to focus on a particular area of interest throughout the conference or explore a broader span!
1. Academics & Instructional Best Practices
2. AI & Technology
3. Systemic School Supports
4. Career Exploration & Future Focused Opportunities

We’re proud to announce our keynote speakers: On Day 1, Jimmy Casas, nationally recognized educator and author of Culturize and Day 2, Horacio Sanchez, renowned expert on resilience and brain-based learning. Both will deliver powerful messages to inspire and equip educators to lead with purpose, compassion, and innovation..

Daily Schedule
7:45 am Registration and Vendor Hall opens
8:30 am Welcome & Keynote Speaker
10:30 am -11:30 am Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch break
1:15 pm -2:15 pm Breakout Sessions
2:30 pm -3:30 pm Breakout Sessions

AI Can Do That? Using Artificial Intelligence to Amplify High-Impact Instruction

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

TBA

What does it look like to use AI as a partner in lesson planning and learning design? AI is often discussed as a disruptive force in education. However, its greatest potential lies in how it can strengthen proven instructional practices. Referencing John Hattie’s Visible Learning, this session explores how AI can be used to amplify high-impact strategies.

Participants will experience practical demonstrations of AI supporting instruction, engagement and coaching. The session emphasizes classroom-appropriate uses of AI that save time, enhance clarity and support deeper thinking and learning. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, suggestions for implementation and resources.

Speakers

James Botts

Instructional Coach and Digital Learning Coach, Jessamine County

I am a veteran educator with experience as a middle and high school social studies teacher, curriculum resource administrator and school principal. Currently, I serve as a high school instructional coach, AP U.S. Government teacher and co–Digital Learning Coach for my school district... Read More →

Katie Thompson

Instructional Coach and Digital Learning Coach, Jessamine County

I am a veteran educator with experience in both Texas and Kentucky. Currently, I am a high school instructional coach, high school English process owner and co–Digital Learning Coach for my school district.

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
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AI & Technology

Audience Admin & Teacher
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Central Kentucky EDUCON

James Botts

Katie Thompson

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Central Kentucky EDUCON

James Botts

Katie Thompson

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