SMSD Secondary IFair 2025

Transform your instruction with tis workshop that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to create truly differentiated learning experiences. Through hands-on exploration of AI tools, we will engage in how to efficiently generate leveled reading materials, scaffolded assignments, and culturally responsive content that meets the diverse needs of your English Language Learners. This practical session will equip you with ready-to-use strategies for creating multi-level materials, providing real-time language support, and developing personalized assessments that maintain high academic standards. You'll leave with an actionable implementation plan, a library of effective prompts, and the confidence to use AI as a powerful ally in supporting your students' language development journey. Best of all, this comprehensive workshop is designed to be immediately applicable in your classroom, helping you save time while providing more targeted support for each student's unique language learning needs. Participants will:

1. Master prompt engineering techniques to generate differentiated materials for various English proficiency levels 
2. Create scaffolded learning activities using AI tools while maintaining academic rigor
3. Develop strategies for using AI to provide real-time language support and feedback Learn to generate culturally responsive content that connects to students' backgrounds

In this session, educators will learn practical strategies for maintaining academic rigor while adapting content for English language learners. Through hands-on practice with Webb's Depth of Knowledge and vocabulary tiering, participants will discover how to preserve complex cognitive tasks while providing appropriate language support. Teachers will learn to differentiate between essential academic vocabulary and supporting language, ensuring students engage with challenging content while receiving targeted linguistic scaffolding. The session culminates in guided practice modifying sample texts, allowing educators to immediately apply strategies for creating rigorous yet accessible materials for their multilingual learners.
Educators will:

1. Differentiate between linguistic simplification and content dilution 
2. Apply strategies for preserving cognitive demand while modifying language
3. Create scaffolds that support language without reducing rigor