Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center
Dates: 3/9/2026 to 4/22/2026
Wait ListNew MRTC Book Study: Ed Tech Essentials
Subtitle: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI
Dates: March 9 - April 22
Live Zoom Sessions: 3/25, 4/8, 4/22
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Google Classroom and Via Zoom
Facilitator: Liza Gonzalez
A 10-hour study
A book will be provided
There is a $250 particpation payment option
With the rapid rise of AI and an overwhelming sea of digital tools, it's easy to feel like you're constantly playing catch-up. This book study, based on the work of Dr. Monica Burns, cuts through the noise to focus on what truly matters: using technology to enhance pedagogy, not replace it.
Why Join This Study?
We will move beyond a "tools-first" mentality to a "tasks-before-apps" approach. This study provides a roadmap for integrating technology in ways that are purposeful, sustainable, and high-impact. Key focus areas include:
The AI Mindset: Learning to evaluate and generate digital content with a critical eye toward artificial intelligence.
Active Creation: Moving students from passive consumers of digital media to creators of multimodal artifacts.
Authentic Connection: Strategies for collaborating across digital spaces and sharing student work with real-world audiences.
Efficiency & Assessment: Using tech to curate resources for diverse learners and pivot instruction based on real-time data.
Who Is This For?
This study is designed for K-12 educators, tech integrators, and school leaders who want a practical framework for digital learning that works across all subject areas and grade levels.
Study Logistics
Focus: Bridging the gap between traditional instruction and modern digital literacies.
Key Takeaway: A curated "EdTech Tool Belt" and a personal action plan for tech-rich, AI-informed instruction.
"In a world awash in technology, our goal isn't to use every tool-it's to use the right tools to make learning more accessible, collaborative, and creative."