NYSCATE Camp AI: Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

Welcome to Camp AI: Orientation for NYSCATE Camp AI

Tuesday July 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Grab your digital backpack and join us at the campfire as we kick off NYSCATE Camp AI: The Educators' Summer Toolkit! This orientation session is designed to help educators build a strong foundation for their AI journey. Explore the basics of artificial intelligence, discover the strengths of today's leading AI tools, and get an overview of the exciting camp sessions ahead. You'll also learn how...
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Speakers

Alana Winnick

Ed Tech Director, Pocantico Hills CSD

Alana Winnick is a visionary leader and the creative force behind The Generative Age, a book and podcast delving into generative artificial intelligence and its educational impact. She serves as the Educational Technology Director and Data Protection Officer for Pocantico Hills CSD... Read More →

Tuesday July 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

3:00pm EDT

🔥 Campfire Creations with NotebookLM: Transform Your Curriculum into Podcasts, Slides, and Graphics

Wednesday July 8, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Ready to pack your digital backpack with the ultimate timesaving tool? Join us at Camp AI to discover how Google’s NotebookLM can effortlessly transform your static curriculum documents into dynamic multimedia assets! Unlike other AI tools, NotebookLM grounds its answers exclusively in the documents you upload, ensuring high accuracy and perfect curriculum alignment.In this interactive session,...
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Speakers

Yelena Melnichenko

Instructional technology specialist, Rochester City School District

Wednesday July 8, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

11:00am EDT

🔥 Campfire Session: The AI-Assisted Administrator – Streamlining Teacher Observations with AI

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

The traditional observation process is out of balance. Administrators spend a single period watching a teacher shine, followed by hours of isolated desk work translating those notes into a compliance document. This administrative bottleneck takes time away from what matters most: the actual conversation with the teacher.This workshop reframes the observation workflow by using AI to handle the...
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Speakers

Jennifer L. Freedman

Director of Instructional Technology & Innovation; DPO, Lindenhurst School District

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

9:00am EDT

🔥 Campfire Session: Creative Efficiency

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Reclaim your prep time and supercharge student engagement in this fast-paced, one-hour session. Designed for busy educators, this workshop explores how modern AI tools and agentic workflows—smart assistants that handle complex, multi-step tasks—can transform your daily productivity.We will take a practical look at maximizing the everyday ecosystems of Google and Microsoft, while unlocking the...
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Speakers

Tim Needles

Technology Integration Specialist & Author, Smithtown Schools

Tim Needles is an artist, performer, and the author of the best-selling book STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum (ISTE), now in its 2nd edition. Recognized as one of District Administrator’s Top 100 Education Leaders for 2025 and the 2025 NY State Art Teacher of... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

3:00pm EDT

⛺ Counselor's Cabin: Sparking Stronger Family Connections

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Family Campfire Chats About AI Gather around the digital campfire for an engaging session focused on how educators can use Artificial Intelligence to strengthen family communication and engagement. In this interactive one-hour presentation, participants will explore practical AI tools and strategies for creating newsletters, translating messages, simplifying communication, generating family...
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Speakers

Kristen Magyar

STREAM Teacher K-Grade 6, Highland Falls Fort Montgomery Central School District

Kristen is known for her innovative approach to integrating technology into elementary education, inspiring both students and fellow educators to embrace creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Through her leadership, she demonstrates how emerging technologies can enhance... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

11:00am EDT

🔥 Campfire Session: Gemini for Productivity

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

In the fast-paced world of education, finding a collaborative partner to help clear the mental clutter, organize information, and structure your daily workflow is a game-changer. In this hands-on session, discover how to leverage Google Gemini as your ultimate classroom productivity assistant and creative thought partner. We will explore how Gemini can supercharge your daily workflow, streamline...
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Lynn Girolamo

Assistant Director of Digital Innovation, Greece CSD

Lynn has been teaching for Greece Central School District in Rochester, NY for 27 years. After 10 years as an elementary teacher and 7 years as a Math Interventionist, Lynn has enjoyed serving the 1,000 teachers and 11,000 students as a Teacher Leader, Digital Learning and Innovation... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

9:00am EDT

S'more Learning, Less Planning: Building PBL Experiences with Inkwire AI

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Grab your digital backpack and gather around the campfire! In this hands-on session, educators will use Inkwire AI tocreate engaging Project-Based Learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and student voice. Participants will explore practical prompts and AI-powered workflows to design authentic projects aligned to the New York State Portrait of a Graduate, fostering communication,...
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Speakers

Dr. Juli Ross-Kleinmann

Supervisor of instructional Services~Educator Edge, Ulster BOCES

Julianne Ross-Kleinmann is the Supervisor of Instructional Services for Model Schools and Virtual Learning at Ulster BOCES, where she helps educators design meaningful, future-focused learning experiences. She is passionate about helping schools thoughtfully integrate instructional... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

3:00pm EDT

🔥 Campfire Session: Making Google Slides Interactive with the Nearpod Add-On

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Participants will learn how to use the Nearpod Add-On in Google Slides to transform traditional presentations into engaging, interactive learning experiences. We’ll explore how to embed formative assessments, collaborative activities, and multimedia directly into slides to increase student engagement and check for understanding in real time. Participants will also learn how to use Nearpod’s AI...
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Belen Castillo

Computer Science Teacher, Roslyn Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

11:00am EDT

🔥 Campfire Session: Designing Wonder in an AI World

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

A hands-on workshop that helps educators use Google Gemini to design learning experiences that are purposeful, differentiated, and filled with curiosity. Grounded in Wonder, By Design: A Framework for Pedagogical Innovation, participants will explore how to build a custom Gem that supports instructional planning, scaffolding, student choice, feedback, and “wonder moments” without...
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Andrea Tejedor

NYSCATE

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

9:00am EDT

🧭 The Trail Guide to Lesson Planning

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Pack your digital backpack and join us for an interactive exploration of lesson planning across today's most popular AI platforms. In this hands-on Camp AI session, participants will compare different AI platforms can support every stage of the lesson planning journey—from brainstorming ideas and aligning standards to creating assessments, differentiation strategies, and engaging classroom...
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Speakers

Laurie Guyon

Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Prog, New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE)

Laurie Guyon currently serves as the Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Programs at WSWHE BOCES, where she guides regional initiatives and supports schools in adopting innovative educational practices, particularly in Computer Science and Digital Fluency. In addition, Laurie... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

3:00pm EDT

⛺ Arts & Crafts Cabin:Creating with Canva AI

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

This workshop will focus on the highlights of AI embedded into Canva, such as the translation tool, Magic Layers, and other image editing tools. For those who wish to dive a little deeper, they can try out Canva's coding tools and other features.

Speakers

Nichole Shortman

Teacher, Bedford CSD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

11:00am EDT

⛺MagicSchool AI: Your Digital Camp Counselor

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Every great camp needs a counselor, and in this session, you'll discover how MagicSchool AI can become your trusted digital guide throughout the school year. Designed specifically for educators, MagicSchool offers a collection of powerful tools that help streamline daily tasks, support diverse learners, and give teachers back valuable time. Join us as we explore practical ways to use MagicSchool...
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Speakers

Phil Terra

Strategic Partnerships, MagicSchool

I serve on the NYSCATE Corporate Council Board, where I work with education and technology leaders across New York State to advance innovation, digital equity, and responsible AI adoption in schools.With over a decade in K–12 EdTech, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with districts to transform teaching and learning through... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

9:00am EDT

🔥 Campfire Session: 20 AI Leadership Strategies in 60 Minutes

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

School leaders balance strategic thinking with the day-to-day demands of communication, planning, meetings, and decision making. In this fast-paced session, you’ll discover 20 practical strategies for using AI to make your work more focused, more efficient, and more impactful. This isn’t about simply saving time. It’s about letting AI do what it does best so you can focus on where you shine....
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Speakers

Jeremiah Frink

Education Strategist, Dell Technologies

Jeremiah Okal-Frink, PhD, is a veteran educator, leader and technology integrator. He has led change in teaching and learning through the catalyst of technology in rural, suburban and urban districts. He has been at the forefront of embedding technology initiatives into learning spaces... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

3:00pm EDT

🌲AI Survival Skills for the First 30 Days

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Starting a new school year can feel like heading into the wilderness—but with the right tools, you'll be ready for the journey ahead. In this practical session, discover how AI can help you navigate the critical first 30 days of school with greater confidence and less stress. Learn how to quickly generate engaging welcome letters, establish clear classroom procedures and expectations, design...
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Speakers

Laurie Guyon

Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Prog, New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE)

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

🥾 Trail Buddy: Bouncing Brilliant Ideas

Wednesday August 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Shift your perspective of AI from a mere search engine to a dynamic collaborative colleague, your favorite thought partner. This session focuses on using AI for high-level brainstorming, instructional design, and problem-solving. Learn how to use AI to bounce ideas for project-based learning, debug classroom management dilemmas, or simulate student misconceptions before a lesson begins. During the...
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Speakers

Virginia Bond

ISS integration of Technology Training Specialist, NERIC

Bond...Virginia Bond. K. Virginia Bond is entering her 34th year in education and began her teaching career as a music educator, then transitioned to technology teacher at the beginning of the 21st century. While teaching in a district bordering the Canadian border, she served the... Read More →

Wednesday August 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

11:00am EDT

🌲 Ranger Station: Your AI Questions Answered

Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Need directions before heading home? Visit the Ranger Station, where camp counselors will be available to answer questions, offer recommendations, and help you navigate any challenges you encountered along the trail. Drop in anytime during this open office hours session!

Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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