From Burnout to Bandwidth: Using AI to Reclaim Your Day

Event ID: PP1161938

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Room 604-605 (Austin Marriott Downtown)

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Summary

Drowning in emails, planning, paperwork, and those boring (but necessary) administrative tasks? In this hands-on session, discover practical AI tools that automate routine tasks, generate content, analyze data, and simplify communication, freeing you to focus on students and strategy. Leave with real-world examples, ready-to-use ideas, and strategies to reduce burnout, improve efficiency, and reignite your creativity. Learn how AI can help you save time on low-level tasks so you can focus on the high-level tasks that bring maximum impact to your job.

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