Empower EDU

Educators often juggle the demands of lesson planning, differentiation, and productivity—leaving little time to design fresh resources for every learning need. Enter Gemini Gems: a powerful AI tool that allows teachers to build reusable templates and tap into premade Gems for instructional and organizational support.This interactive session will have participants explore how Gems can streamline productivity while unlocking opportunities for differentiation. Users will generate task cards and rubrics to customize premade Gems, such as Storybook, for multiple reading levels, and attendees will discover practical ways to adapt content for diverse learners with just a few clicks. Whether creating reusable planning templates, engaging student choice boards, or quick formative assessments, Gems offer a flexible, time-saving solution for the classroom.Participants will leave with hands-on experiences exploring Premade Gems, designing their own Gem, and strategies for tailoring Gems to meet student needs. Before they leave, participants will have a collection of ready-to-use ideas that can be adapted across grade levels and subject areas.

This session will be of interest for anyone that is just beginning their institutional implementation and development of STEM microcredentials. In this session, you will be introduced to the CREDO Process which was created to support early-stage institutional readiness for STEM microcredential development. The session will walk you through the process and attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on how this process could be implemented in their local contexts.