Lake County Institute Day 2025 Grade 6-12/K-12 Fine Arts/ K-12 Librarians: Full Schedule

9:20am CST

Empowering Educators with AI: A Practical Introduction FILLING

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST

In this practical session, we will go over the basics of how LLM’s (Claude, ChatGPT) work, what Claude and ChatGPT are each better for, effective prompting techniques to get the results you want, and demonstrate prompts to help you with lesson planning and material creation. No tech background is needed, just bring your laptop with you.

Speakers

Rahul Sethna

Ed Tech and Data Coach / Business Education Teacher, Mundelein High School

I have spent the last 28 years at MHS teaching Business Education, English, Economics, and PE. This year, I moved into the EdTech/Data Coach role, where I co-lead our AI task force to integrate AI ethically and responsibly into our school. I'm passionate about helping teachers harness... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST
Room C107 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

Technology

10:10am CST

Empowering Educators with AI: A Practical Introduction LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST

Room C107

Speakers

Rahul Sethna

Ed Tech and Data Coach / Business Education Teacher, Mundelein High School

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Room C107 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

Technology

11:05am CST

Increasing Student Engagement in the Art Classroom LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST

Room C107

Discover strategies to captivate and inspire your elementary art students! This session will explore practical techniques for increasing student engagement, fostering creativity, and building a positive classroom environment. Learn how to use hands-on activities, interactive discussions, and innovative projects to spark excitement and participation. Walk away with fresh ideas and tools to help every student connect with and express themselves through art. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your art classroom experience!

Speakers

Alissa Webster

Art Teacher, Zion 6 School District Illinois

Nathan Sweet

Art Teacher, Zion Elementary Dist. 6

Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST
Room C107 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

12:00pm CST

Zentangling: The art of stress relief FULL

Friday February 14, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm CST

Room C107

In this session, we will be taking doodling to the next level. Teachers will learn to use the Art of doodling and turning it into Zentangling as a method to relax, unwind and relief stress. To embrace the journey of creating something, instead of the outcome of what it look like.

Speakers