Empowering Adult Learners: Connecting GenAI + ISTE Standards + Transformational Learning Principles

A digital note catcher will be provided to engage learners to follow along in an interactive format. Several AI models will be integrated into the presentations for participants to try - whether this ends up being an Innovator or Interactive format. 1. Welcome & Session Overview (5 minutes) Introductions and icebreaker Poll: “Where do you fall on the EMP spectrum?” "What do you know about the TLPs" "What challenges have you faced with different levels of learners and building capacity with GenAI models" Session goals and outcomes Brief overview of the EMP Model (Emerging, Mentee, Peer) 2. Understanding Adult Learners & the EMP Model (15 minutes) Characteristics of adult learners across generations Introduction to the EMP Model: Emerging Mentee Peer Aligning adult learner stages with the Transformational Learning Principles: Nurture Guide Empower Connecting to ISTE Educator Standards in Action Review ISTE Standards for Educators How the standards support adult learning at each EMP stage Interactive activity: Match standards to EMP learner types to indicators of ISTE Educator Standards 3. Generative AI Tools for Adult Learning (20 minutes) Identify the TLP, the ISTE Educator Standard, adult learning principle, and AI model For each TLP (Nurture, Guide, Empower), showcase 2–3 examples of how the ISTE E indicators and AI models can interconnect to support adult learners like this one: TLP: Guide ISTE-E Facilitator 2.6.d Model and Nurture Creativity Student Engagement Create new and/or update existing presentations Gamma - generates visually engaging presentations and websites Canva Magic Studio - transforms images, text, and designs 4. Strategy Design: Applying the EMP Model (15 minutes) Participants use a planning template to design a professional learning experience Focus on aligning AI tools, ISTE Standards, and TLPs to EMP learner stages Optional share-out or peer feedback 5. Reflection & Next Steps (5 minutes) Reflect on how the session addressed TLPs, ISTE-E, and EMPs Discuss how to evaluate impact and adapt strategies Share resources and invite continued collaboration

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come prepared to use your favorite AI model; participants will be invited to explore additional models at their discretion