CITL Summer Institute 2026

Unlock the potential of AI-driven study prep with Knowt, an all-in-one platform designed to transform static resources into dynamic, interactive learning experiences in seconds. This immersive masterclass dives into the power of over 35 custom tools that allow educators to instantly create additional practice opportunities from the following sources: YouTube videos, Google Slides, PDFs, and even handwritten notes. No time to create material from scratch? Knowt has a comprehensive library of over 5 million ready-made resources that include practice tests, flashcards, and podcast-style summaries. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration, learning how to import existing materials from Quizlet, Kahoot, or Wayground with a single click to create customized study tools for every learner. We will explore how to empower student agency through tools like "Chat with Kai," a built-in AI tutor, which provides a secure, teacher-monitored environment for students to talk their way through concepts via voice chat—a game-changer for auditory learners and those with literacy challenges. By the end of the session, you will be equipped to utilize Knowt’s real-time Teacher Analytics to monitor student interactions, identify learning gaps, and differentiate instruction through spaced-repetition "Learn Modes," ensuring every student meets their goals while fostering independent, long-term mastery ensuring every student achieves long-term mastery while you reclaim your most valuable resource: time.

Target Audience: This session is ideal for those looking to transform existing notes into personalized, interactive mastery tools for every student.