(Cancelled) Smarter Faster Lesson Planning with AI

September 23, 2026 17:30 - Rockford University Faculty Luchroom

Unfortunately Our 1st Session had to be cancelled and we are looking to reschedule Marti’s exciting talk.

This session demonstrates how AI can streamline secondary mathematics instruction without reducing instructional integrity or depth. Teachers will learn how to use AI tools to generate hooks, worked examples, misconceptions, guided practice, exit tickets, and differentiated learning materials aligned to specific mathematical standards.

The session will also explore how AI can serve as an on-demand math tutor, providing students with personalized explanations, targeted practice, and review materials based on individual learning needs and teacher-created course content.

The focus is on using AI to save time, generate ideas, support differentiation, and extend student learning while maintaining control over content accuracy and pedagogical intent.

Teachers will learn how to use predeveloped prompts to create and refine lessons, tutoring supports, and customized review resources, and will leave with a bank of effective prompts and editable templates.

Marti Shirley is currently Business, Computers, FaCS Department Chair @ Glenbard East High School. She is based in Carol Stream, IL, and is also currently an AI Content Consultant and Online Instructor at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. Marti Shirley brings experience from her roles at JuiceMind, Glenbard East High School and Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, numerous previous teaching positions, and as a STEM Curriculum writer for ISBE. Marti holds a 2023 - 2025 Master's degree in Cybersecurity @ California State University-Sacramento, as well as degrees in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University Chicago, and in Career and Technical Education from Eastern Illinois University.

Marti Shirley