Artificial Intelligence in Education: Trends and Innovations in K-12

Nancye Blair Black is an ISTE-certified educator, speaker, and consultant who cultivates dignity-driven instructional practices that empower educators, leaders, and students to succeed. Nancye is the author of nationally-implemented computer science curricula and several books, including Tablets in K-12 Education and the Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom series. She is ISTE's AI Explorations Project Lead, ProjectSTEM's Director of Innovation, and a TC Games Research Lab leader. She's completing her doctoral degree in Instructional Technology at TC Columbia University. Talk to her about equity, AI, ISTE Cert, unique educational experiences, anything you're passionate about! @NancyeBlackEdu.

STEM Coordinator with a Master in Education focused in STEAM from the University of San Diego. Well-versed in PreK-12 educational technology, instructional design, coding, robotics, engineering, project-based learning, and flipped teaching. CSTA Sacramento Technology Manager, CCCUE Communications manager. An active member of CSforCA K-12 Teaching and Learning workgroup, SCALE CA, AIforCA, and NGSS Collaborative. Involved in projects such as CSTA California Teacher Hackathon, CA Day of AI, Supplemental authorization for CS with the UC San Diego for the Summer of CS, and also a designer of various CS, AI, and engineering summer learning experiences for students.

Kelsey Gaines is the Senior Manager of STEM Education at General Motors where she develops and implements the corporate giving strategy for this body of work. She is responsible for building and maintaining world class relationships among GM’s STEM nonprofit partners – increasing GM’s impact through socially responsible initiatives that are inclusive and accessible. As an ally in the shift toward increased opportunities in STEM, Kelsey ensures that the diversity in GM’s STEM Education portfolio is also reflected in the communities served, helping to forge new entry points toward STEM careers and opportunities for all.

Dr. Wendy Hanasky is an Instructional Technology Consultant at the East Central Ohio ESC in St. Clairsville, OH, co-owner of ACE Digital Academy, and a member of the Leadership Network at The AI Educational Project. She has over 26 years teaching and administrating at the high school, community college, and university level. Wendy's doctorate is in Technology Education and she specializes in helping educators leverage technology tools in the classroom which enable students to reach their highest achievement level.

Nneka McGee has served in public schools for over a decade. She taught middle school mathematics for six years and was recognized as a district finalist for teacher of the year. Nneka has also served as District Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Director of GT and Advanced Academics, and most recently, Executive Director for Learning and Innovation. As part of her doctoral studies, Nneka is researching the impact of artificial intelligence in education. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of HAKing Innovation, a non-profit organization providing students STEM access and opportunities.

Joseph South is a national educational technology leader focused on evidence-based learning transformation. He presently serves as the chief learning officer at ISTE. He formerly served as director of the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education. In this role he advised the Secretary of Education, developed national educational technology policy, formed public-private partnerships to assist state and local education leaders in transitioning to digital learning, helped school districts expand the use of openly licensed educational resources (OERs), and collaborated to nurture a robust ecosystem of edtech entrepreneurs and innovators.