Question 1

What is Tech That Transforms?

Accepted Answer

Tech That Transforms is a featured strand at Beyond School Hours Conference 2026 showcasing how AI, digital tools, and innovative education technology solutions are reshaping teaching and learning. This strand explores both the human and technological sides of education through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and discussions on emerging technology in education including artificial intelligence, data management systems, digital collaboration platforms, STEM tools, and assistive technologies that make learning more inclusive and effective.

Question 2

What is the AI in Education Workshop about?

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The AI in Education Workshop provides educators with foundational knowledge about artificial intelligence applications in teaching and learning environments. This AI-in-education-workshop covers how AI-powered tools enhance instruction, the pros and cons of AI in education, ethical considerations, AI literacy development, practical implementation strategies, and the intersection of AI vs human intelligence in educational contexts. Participants learn to harness AI responsibly while maintaining human connection at the heart of education.

Question 3

What will I learn at AI in Education 2026?

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At AI in Education 2026, you'll learn foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and emerging tech, practical applications of AI-powered learning tools and adaptive platforms, AI literacy and digital citizenship principles, ethical technology use and privacy safeguarding, data-driven instruction methods using AI-powered data management for student success, how AI can enhance workplace collaboration and communication, and strategies for balancing innovation with intentionality while keeping creativity and empathy central to education.

Question 4

Why attend an AI in education conference?

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Attending an AI in education conference like Tech That Transforms provides essential professional development as artificial intelligence increasingly impacts teaching and learning. You'll gain practical knowledge about AI workshops for educators, learn to evaluate educator technology solutions, understand emerging technology in education trends, discover data-driven instruction approaches, network with innovative educators, and develop the confidence to lead technology initiatives in your school while ensuring equitable, ethical, and effective implementation that enhances rather than replaces human connection.

Question 5

What are the pros and cons of AI in education?

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Pros of AI in education include personalized learning at scale, instant feedback for students, automated administrative tasks freeing teacher time, data-driven insights for instruction, accessibility features for diverse learners, and adaptive content delivery. Cons include privacy concerns, potential bias in algorithms, over-reliance on technology, equity issues in access, loss of human connection, critical thinking skills reduction, and implementation costs. Tech That Transforms helps educators navigate these considerations thoughtfully.

Question 6

What is AI vs human intelligence in education?

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AI vs human intelligence in education examines how artificial and human capabilities differ and complement each other. While AI excels at processing data, pattern recognition, and providing instant feedback, human intelligence remains superior in creativity, emotional understanding, ethical judgment, contextual reasoning, and relationship building. The Tech That Transforms strand emphasizes that human connection, empathy, and purpose remain the driving force behind true learning, with AI serving as a tool to enhance rather than replace human educators.

Question 7

How can AI enhance workplace collaboration and communication in schools?

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AI can enhance workplace collaboration and communication by automating meeting scheduling and note-taking, providing real-time language translation for multilingual teams, organizing and summarizing large volumes of information, facilitating asynchronous collaboration through smart document management, generating draft communications that educators can refine, analyzing communication patterns to improve team dynamics, and streamlining administrative workflows so educators have more time for meaningful collaboration focused on instruction and student support.

Question 8

What is AI-powered data management for student success?

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AI-powered data management for student success uses artificial intelligence to collect, analyze, and interpret educational data more efficiently and accurately than traditional methods. These systems track student progress across multiple dimensions, identify learning patterns and intervention needs early, personalize learning pathways, predict student challenges before they become critical, generate actionable insights for educators, and make complex data accessible and actionable rather than overwhelming, enabling more responsive, evidence-based instruction.

Question 9

What AI workshops for educators are available?

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AI workshops for educators at Tech That Transforms cover foundational AI concepts, hands-on practice with AI-powered teaching tools, strategies for AI literacy instruction, ethical considerations and digital citizenship, data-driven instruction using AI analytics, practical applications in lesson planning and feedback, AI vs human intelligence discussions, emerging technology integration, and implementation planning. These workshops provide knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to make AI transformation sustainable and meaningful in educational settings.

Question 10

What are educator technology solutions?

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Educator technology solutions are digital tools designed to support teaching, learning, and administrative functions including learning management systems, student information platforms, assessment and analytics tools, communication applications, instructional technology, productivity software, and data management systems. These solutions streamline workflows, enhance instruction quality, improve student engagement, facilitate data-driven decision making, support personalized learning, and enable educators to work more efficiently while focusing on relationships and instruction.

Question 11

What education technology solutions for schools does Tech That Transforms cover?

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Tech That Transforms covers comprehensive education technology solutions for schools including AI-powered learning platforms, student data management systems, digital learning tools, collaboration software, classroom management apps, interactive displays, cloud-based systems, assistive technology for accessibility, STEM and coding tools, AR/VR applications, education analytics platforms, and communication tools. Sessions provide demonstrations, comparisons, and implementation strategies to help schools choose and deploy education technology solutions effectively.

Question 12

How do education technology solutions improve school operations?

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Education technology solutions improve school operations by automating routine administrative tasks, centralizing data for easier access and analysis, streamlining communication among stakeholders, enabling efficient resource management, providing real-time analytics for decision-making, facilitating compliance and reporting, reducing paperwork and manual processes, improving accuracy and consistency, and freeing up staff time to focus on instruction and student support rather than administrative burdens, ultimately increasing organizational effectiveness.

Question 13

What are digital learning tools?

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Digital learning tools are technology applications and platforms that facilitate instruction, practice, assessment, and collaboration in educational settings. These include interactive simulations, educational games, video creation tools, digital portfolios, online assessment platforms, collaborative workspaces, multimedia resources, adaptive learning software, virtual labs, and content creation applications. Digital learning tools enhance engagement, provide personalized experiences, offer immediate feedback, and extend learning beyond traditional classroom boundaries while supporting diverse learning styles.

Question 14

What emerging technology in education will be discussed?

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Emerging technology in education discussed includes artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), blockchain for credentials, Internet of Things (IoT) in schools, adaptive learning platforms, natural language processing for assessment, learning analytics and predictive modeling, immersive simulations, wearable technology, and quantum computing implications. Tech That Transforms helps educators understand these innovations, evaluate their potential impact, and prepare for thoughtful integration when appropriate.

Question 15

How are AR/VR used in classrooms?

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AR/VR in classrooms creates immersive learning experiences including virtual field trips to historical sites or distant locations, 3D visualization of complex scientific concepts, hands-on practice in simulated environments, interactive storytelling and creative expression, career exploration through virtual workplaces, cultural experiences promoting global understanding, safe practice of dangerous procedures, and engagement of kinesthetic learners. These technologies make abstract concepts tangible and provide experiences impossible in traditional classrooms while increasing student engagement and retention.

Question 16

What is assistive technology in education?

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Assistive technology in education includes devices, software, and tools that help students with disabilities access curriculum and demonstrate learning. Examples include text-to-speech and speech-to-text software, screen readers, alternative keyboards and mice, communication devices, graphic organizers, audiobooks, closed captioning, adaptive equipment, and specialized apps. Tech That Transforms emphasizes assistive technology that supports accessibility, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all students can fully participate in learning regardless of physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges.

Question 17

What is data-driven instruction?

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Data-driven instruction uses assessment data, learning analytics, and student performance information to inform teaching decisions, differentiate instruction, identify student needs, adjust pacing and strategies, and measure effectiveness. This approach involves regular formative assessment, analysis of patterns and trends, responsive teaching adjustments, targeted interventions for struggling students, and continuous improvement cycles. Tech That Transforms teaches how AI-powered data management for student success and education analytics tools make data-driven instruction more efficient and impactful.

Question 18

How does data-driven instruction improve student outcomes?

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Data-driven instruction improves student outcomes by enabling early identification of learning gaps, providing timely targeted interventions, personalizing instruction to individual needs, reducing guesswork in teaching decisions, tracking progress toward goals systematically, identifying effective instructional strategies through evidence, ensuring accountability for results, and creating feedback loops for continuous improvement. When combined with AI-powered data management for student success, educators can act on insights faster and more precisely to support every student's growth.

Question 19

What will I learn about AI literacy and digital citizenship?

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You'll learn strategies for teaching students to understand how AI works, recognize AI applications in their lives, evaluate AI-generated content critically, use AI tools responsibly and ethically, protect their privacy and data, understand bias in algorithms, navigate digital environments safely, practice responsible online behavior, and think critically about technology's role in society. AI literacy and digital citizenship are essential skills for students living in an AI-powered world, and Tech That Transforms provides educators with frameworks to teach these competencies.

Question 20

Who should attend Tech That Transforms at Beyond School Hours 2026?

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Tech That Transforms is ideal for educators exploring AI in education, school leaders implementing technology initiatives, instructional technology coordinators, youth program professionals integrating digital learning tools, anyone seeking AI workshops for educators, administrators evaluating educator technology solutions and education technology solutions for schools, curriculum specialists interested in emerging technology in education, and educators wanting to understand pros and cons of AI in education, AR/VR in classrooms, assistive technology, and data-driven instruction approaches.

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