Institutes

Institutes are more in-depth, longer sessions requiring preregistration with limited seating.  

Primary Curriculum Group
MALT (Language)
Name
AI to Enhance world language learning and increase teacher productivity - Morning
Description

Navigating AI: A Beginner's Guide for Educators Session Description: Dive into the world of AI in education with confidence! If you're new to AI and wondering how it fits into your teaching toolkit, this session is for you. We'll explore AI and introduce you to the basics of generative AI, including ChatGPT. Discover simple and effective ways to incorporate AI-powered tools into your classroom, making teaching and learning a dynamic experience. Diving into AI in Education: 10 Things to Try and 10 to Avoid Session Description: Discover the power of AI in education in "Diving into AI in Education: 10 Things to Try and 10 to Avoid." Uncover the potential of AI to revolutionize teaching and learning while learning from real-world examples. AI has the power to transform how we teach and learn, offering new opportunities to enhance student engagement and personalize learning experiences. We will explore 10 dos and don'ts when it comes to AI and explore some tools! AI Tools for World Language Educators Session Description: We will explore tools that world language educators can use to have students create with AI and that can assist educators in being more productive when creating content for their classrooms.

There is a charge for this session that will be added to your registration check-out. 

Capacity
45
Date & Time
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Secondary Curriculum Group
GENERAL
Name
AI to Enhance world language learning and increase teacher productivity - Afternoon
Description

Navigating AI: A Beginner's Guide for Educators Session Description: Dive into the world of AI in education with confidence! If you're new to AI and wondering how it fits into your teaching toolkit, this session is for you. We'll explore AI and introduce you to the basics of generative AI, including ChatGPT. Discover simple and effective ways to incorporate AI-powered tools into your classroom, making teaching and learning a dynamic experience. Diving into AI in Education: 10 Things to Try and 10 to Avoid Session Description: Discover the power of AI in education in "Diving into AI in Education: 10 Things to Try and 10 to Avoid." Uncover the potential of AI to revolutionize teaching and learning while learning from real-world examples. AI has the power to transform how we teach and learn, offering new opportunities to enhance student engagement and personalize learning experiences. We will explore 10 dos and don'ts when it comes to AI and explore some tools! AI Tools for World Language Educators Session Description: We will explore tools that world language educators can use to have students create with AI and that can assist educators in being more productive when creating content for their classrooms.

Capacity
45
Date & Time
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Primary Curriculum Group
MALT (Language)
Secondary Curriculum Group
GENERAL
Primary Curriculum Group
MCSS (Social Studies)
Name
MCSS Featured Speaker: Mark Johnson, Montana's Historic Chinese Communities
Description

In “Montana’s Historic Chinese Communities”, Mark integrates primary source research on the history of Chinese communities in Montana, notably through the translation and interpretation of hundreds of letters back and forth from China to Montana that testify to the experience of Chinese Montanans as straddling two worlds. From primary and other sources such as photographs, this talk examines the development and changes within Montana’s Chinese communities; and the growth and decline of Montana’s Chinese population. Much of this historical source work happened with Mark's former secondary students. Mark will also share what the next steps are in sharing this story including his initial process of publishing of a book for young adults.

Date & Time
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Capacity
30
Primary Curriculum Group
MCSS (Social Studies)
Name
MCSS Featured Speaker: Dr. Walter Fleming on The History of IEFA or American Indian Hall
Description

The presenter will discuss the early days of IEFA and the development of the American Indian Hall on the MSU campus and what both have meant for Native American education in Montana.

Date & Time
Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Capacity
30
Primary Curriculum Group
GENERAL
Name
Indigenous Language and Culture Institute
Description

This time is set aside for you to meet and collaborate with other institute attendees. We will discuss Indigenous Language and Culture curriculum development and a stipend available for this important work. We will have a continental breakfast for Institute members.

Date & Time
Friday, October 18, 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Primary Curriculum Group
MCSS (Social Studies)
Name
The State of Social Studies in 2024
Description
What is happening in social studies education around the country? National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) annually surveys students and teachers about their social studies experiences. In this keynote presentation, learn about the state of social studies, major initiatives and support for social studies, and opportunities to connect with colleagues through NCSS.
Date & Time
Friday, October 18, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capacity
60
Primary Curriculum Group
MCSS (Social Studies)
Name
MCSS Featured Speaker: Dr. Dale Martin on The Monstrous Anger of Guns
Description

For many soldiers on the stationary fronts in WWI, this war was a conflict defined in part by explosive noise, the consequence of artillery technology and plentiful munitions. From this many soldiers developed “shell shock,” identified and studied by medical and psychological professionals during the war. The condition we now know as PTSD is a descendant from front line Great War circumstances.

Date & Time
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Capacity
30