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Practical Applications & Building Confidence

In our second session, we move from theory into high-impact practice. This is where “AI literacy” becomes a tangible skill. We will dive into hands-on workflows designed to prove that AI can be a powerful partner in pedagogy, communication, and student support.

📅 March 12, 2026 (session 2)
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM (EDT)
💻 Live on Zoom
🎓 Lead trainer: Wren Hoffman
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What we will explore:

✅ Confidence-Building Framework: Learn how to connect AI tools directly to your existing planning and instructional goals.
✅ Scenario Practice: Real-world practice on how to talk to students and families about AI use.
✅ The Long Game: Developing a personalized roadmap for long-term AI competency.
✅ Hands-On Workflows: We will live-model three essential areas:

1. Instructional Support: Advanced lesson planning and resource generation.
2. Professional Tasks: Streamlining administrative communication and workflows.
3. Student-Facing Supports: Creating scaffolds and differentiated materials in seconds.

The Goal: You will leave this session having used the tools, practiced evaluation, and developed the confidence to make ethical, practical decisions about AI in your daily professional life.

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Join us for a FREE professional development session for teachers 

The AI Foundation — Confidence, Safety, and Smart Workflows (Session 1) is a live, online PD created to give you clarity on what AI is, why it matters for your district, and the “safety-first” mindset required to lead your students.

 

📅 February 19, 2026 (session 1)
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM (EST)
💻 Live on Zoom
🎓 Lead trainer: Wren Hoffman

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea — it’s already part of our schools. This practical session is designed to move past the headlines and help you understand what AI really is and how to use it responsibly in your teaching.

We’ll focus on using AI as a tool to support teachers — not replace them.

In this session, you’ll explore what large language models are in plain language, how to spot inaccurate or biased AI responses before they reach students, and how to think through the ethical side of using AI for both student work and lesson planning. You’ll also take part in a short, interactive activity where we look at live AI examples and share questions, concerns, and ideas in a safe, collaborative space.

We’d love to have you join us and start building your AI literacy with other educators!

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BrainBuffet made it a priority to deliver new 2025 courses in alignment with the recently launched 2025 Adobe exams, and, as with any new exam release, updates are expected as early classroom data and feedback become available. As part of our ongoing support for the InDesign 2025 certification, we are releasing a targeted study guide, a new set of quizzes, and a link to Digital Flash Cards to help review content before the Exam.  This is an important additional step to complete with your students if you intend to take the Adobe InDesign 2025 exam between Jan-Feb 2026 and have guided them through our InDesign 2025 course. In parallel, our team is actively working on several enhancements to the InDesign 2025 course itself to further strengthen coverage and hands-on practice in specific areas, with course updates planned for release within the next three months. 

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Just a quick follow-up on the Photoshop 2025 course update.
We’re excited to let you know that we have implemented a few updates to our Curriculum.

As a reminder, this update is part of our ongoing effort to keep certification pathways clear and up to date. The course now includes:
– Expanded practice and reinforcement activities
– Alignment with the 2023, 2024, and the new 2025 exam versions

For full details on everything that’s changed—including whether students are being tested on previous versions of the software—please refer to our detailed update page here:
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As we begin a new year, we want to thank you for shaping futures in ways that go far beyond the curriculum, and we’re truly honored to be part of your teaching journey. We would also like to hear from you! 
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