Divergent Thinking, AI, and Human Agency with Marcus Stein

Join Google for Education and ELRI for a free, hands-on professional learning experience with Marcus Stein

Designed for K–12 teachers and leaders but open to any educators, this full-day workshop explores practical ways to build student agency, strengthen critical thinking, and move beyond routine uses of AI. You will work with Gemini for Education and Gemini Notebook while developing strategies and resources you can put to work right away.

Two Workshops. One Day of AI Exploration.

MORNING WORKSHOP

Releasing the Reins — Safe Student Agency through AI

How do we safely transition students from passive technology users to active, critical thinkers? Explore approaches for helping students use AI with greater purpose, responsibility, and agency.

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

Divergent Prompting — Transforming Practice with Gemini Notebook

If we only ask AI routine questions, we only get routine answers. Explore how divergent thinking and stronger prompting can open new possibilities for teaching, learning, and productivity.

EVENT DETAILS

November 7, 2026
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
301 Mayfield Avenue | Woodard Hall 140 & 141
Louisiana Tech University

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Bring your laptop, your ideas, and a current instructional challenge you’d like to tackle.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Registration and complete event information is hosted by Google for Education.

Get Registered today!

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Ready to Fall Into AI?

This professional learning experience is part of ELRI’s Fall Into AI series providing opportunities, resources, and ideas designed to help educators explore, experiment, and elevate their use of artificial intelligence. Follow Us @latech_elri