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Decode AI: Empower Teachers at all Tech Level

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Colorado Convention Center, Innovation Arcade: AI Exploration Lab A, Table 3

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Presenters

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6-12 ELA and Cyber Supervisor
West Chester Area School District
@kab_teacher
Mrs. Kara Bailey is the Supervisor of Secondary English and Reading and Principal of the Cyber Program in the West Chester Area School District. Kara is a former teacher in the West Chester Area School District and in Randolph Township Schools in New Jersey. Kara has experience in middle school and high school English education and has a masters in Education in instructional leadership. With experience as brick and mortar and cyber educator and administrator, Kara is passionate about English, the Science of Reading, and literacy across the content areas.
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Coordinator of Instructional Technology
West Chester Area School District
@cliftonmary
ISTE Certified Educator
Mary Beth Clifton is an Instructional Technology Coordinator for the West Chester Area School District. Mary Beth has been in education for 34 years and taught at every level, from preschool to graduate school. As an ITC for the last 17 years, she has kept pace with trends in technology, specifically best practices with integration into the classroom. Most recently, she worked with a team to establish a robust cyber program for the district. Mary Beth is an ISTE Certified Educator, PowerSchool Champion, and Common Sense Certified Educator that loves to share her love for lifelong learning with others.

Session description

Highlighting practical AI integration strategies within the West Chester Area School District, the presentation aims to empower educators at all tech levels. By using real-life case studies, we'll promote an inclusive, technology-forward teaching environment.

Purpose & objective

Purpose:
To equip educators with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively integrate AI into their teaching methodologies, regardless of their current technological proficiency.

Objectives:
1. Understand the Relevance of AI in Education: By the end of the presentation, attendees will appreciate the increasing significance of AI in today's educational landscape and the urgency to adopt and adapt to this technology.

2. Showcase Practical AI Integration Strategies: Attendees will learn about practical AI integration techniques utilized in the West Chester Area School District, gaining insights into scalable strategies that can be applied in their educational settings.

3. Promote Inclusivity in Tech Adoption: The presentation will emphasize the importance of including educators at all tech levels in the AI revolution, ensuring that no teacher feels left behind due to technological constraints.

4. Highlight Real-life Successes: Through real-life case studies, attendees will witness firsthand the transformative power of AI integration, allowing them to visualize the potential benefits for their own classrooms and institutions.

5. Foster a Technology-forward Teaching Environment: Attendees will leave with a renewed mindset that embraces technology, particularly AI, as an enhancer of teaching methodologies rather than a disruptor.

By achieving these objectives, the presentation seeks to pave the way for a more inclusive, tech-savvy teaching environment that leverages AI for the betterment of educational outcomes.

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Outline

1. Introduction (3 minutes)
- Brief overview of the presentation.
- Importance of AI in contemporary education.

2. Understanding AI (7 minutes)
- Breakdown of AI basics: its role and potential in education.
- Quick interactive poll: gauging participants' current understanding of AI.

3. AI in the West Chester Area School District (7 minutes)
- Presentation of current AI usage data within the district.
- Sharing success stories and challenges encountered.

4. AI Integration Strategies (10 minutes)
- Detailed explanation of practical AI tools and applications for the classroom.
- Participants brainstorm ways to integrate specific AI tools into their teaching.

5. Empowering Educators (10 minutes)
- Strategies for improving AI literacy among educators of varying tech levels.
- Demonstration of available training and resources.

6. Interactive Q&A Session (10 minutes)
- Open discussion: teachers share their concerns and questions about AI.

7. Conclusion and Call to Action (3 minutes)
- Recap of key points.
- Encouragement for educators to apply learned AI strategies in their classrooms.

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Supporting research

AI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future by Matt Miller

Matt Miller's AI for Educators' Online Course

The AI Infused Classroom by Holly Clark

University of Penn GSE course on Introducing Artificial Intelligence into the AI Classroom

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Session specifications

Topic:
Artificial Intelligence
Grade level:
6-12
Skill level:
Intermediate
Audience:
Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices required
Attendee device specification:
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Subject area:
Language arts, Science
ISTE Standards:
For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate
  • Ensure all students have access to the technology and connectivity necessary to participate in authentic and engaging learning opportunities.
Visionary Planner
  • Engage education stakeholders in developing and adopting a shared vision for using technology to improve student success, informed by the learning sciences.
For Educators:
Citizen
  • Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.