In-Person Peer-to-Peer Learning Event.
Game Changers:
Instructional Innovations
Date: Saturday, May 10 2026
Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Changchun American International School
Peer-to-Peer events have no cost to educators.
This event is free for all participants thanks to the generous sponsorships of Otus. Their support makes it possible for us to bring together educators and school administrators for an afternoon of shared learning and collaboration, at no cost to you.
Join us for a full-day Peer Sharing and Learning event hosted by Changchun American International School (CAIS) and sponsored by Otus, where educators will connect, collaborate, and most importantly, share and demonstrate how their respective schools are introducing innovative technologies to students. The event will explore innovative strategies for teaching in the digital age.
The morning will feature a keynote presentation by Daniel Rosenberg on "Empowering Students in the Digital Age," and immersive learning experiences in CAIS's new technology center. Guests will have the opportunity to observe firsthand how the school utilizes its cutting-edge facilities by choosing one of four engaging sessions.
These immersive learning experiences offer a chance to delve into specific areas of interest:
Navigating AI and Responsible Technology Use: Teaching responsible technology use in the age of AI.
Inquiry-Based Learning with VR and AR: Using VR/AR to enhance inquiry-based learning.
Creating Collaborative Multimedia Projects: Integrating green screen technology for student projects.
STEM programs at school in the age of AI: Shaping STEM programs in the age of AI.
Following lunch, there will be a campus tour and then participants will either choose a new room or continue their discussion from the morning by rejoining the original room they selected. There, using CAIS’s facilities as a backdrop, they will demonstrate how their own schools utilize similar technologies, sharing experiences, resources, and best practices with their peers. Together, attendees will uncover practical ways to integrate new ideas, tools, and approaches into their schools and classrooms.
Event Host
Nishant Sharma
Director of Technology and Innovation
Changchun American International School
Agenda
MORNING.
9:00AM - 9:15AM
Registration
Welcome address by Ildiko Murray, Head of School
9:15AM - 9:30PM
Keynote by Daniel Rosenberg:
"Empowering Students in the Digital Age"
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Refreshments Break (30 min)
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Breakout Sessions (Featuring Demonstrations by CAIS Teachers)
10:30AM - 11:30AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Lunch
AFTERNOON.
School Tour and further exploration of the Tech Center
12:30PM - 1:00PM
Breakout Sessions (Participants can demonstrate their teaching practices)
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Refreshments Break (30 min)
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Demo Slam/Market Place
Brief presentations of tools, tips, and tricks gleaned from the breakout sessions, shared with the larger group.
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Panel: “Scaling Innovation”
How can we encourage colleagues to learn about and join us in implementing the great ideas, practices, tools and resources that were shared today?
4:00PM - 4:45PM
4:45PM - 5:00PM
Closing Address
Breakout Rooms
Legacy Room: Navigating AI and Responsible Technology Use
How can we teaching students’ responsible technology use in an era increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence? Share resources and demonstrate lessons for promoting digital citizenship, online safety, and ethical behavior.
Hollywood Room: Creating Collaborative Multimedia Projects
How can we integrate green screen technology and movie production techniques into transdisciplinary projects? Participants will share their experiences in facilitating collaborative multimedia initiatives that empower students to creatively express their understanding of concepts and apply their learning to real-world contexts.
Star Wars Room: Inquiry-Based Learning with VR and AR
How can we leverage virtual and augmented reality tools to enhance inquiry-based learning within the IB framework? Participants will share experiences and ideas on using immersive technologies to promote critical thinking and student-led investigations across various subjects.
Bugs Life Room: STEM programs at school in the age of AI
How has your STEM program changed as a result of AI? Are you still teaching code the same way? Have you tried to integrate AI in your computer science class? Are you using robots as a club or an extracurricular? How has computational thinking been influenced at your school, K-12?
Learn with Peers at
Changchun American International School
Changchun American International School is located on a 30,000-square-meter, landscaped green and lush campus. The two buildings total more than 22,000m2 and are well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. In 2008, CAIS won the silver award for the institution of the Ring - iC@ward international interior design.
Dr. Ildiko Murray
Head of School
Welcome to The Tech Center – A Gateway to Innovation at CAIS
Step into The Tech Center, a cutting-edge innovation hub designed to inspire creativity, ignite curiosity, and empower students with the tools of the future. This state-of-the-art facility is built to provide hands-on, immersive learning experiences, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital world.
The Tech Center isn’t just a facility—it’s a vision for the future of education. A place where students can explore, create, and innovate like never before. We’re excited to have you here and can’t wait to show you what’s possible when technology meets imagination!
Enjoy the tour and experience the future of learning firsthand!"
