Explore Chatbots: How Educators Can Streamline Tasks & Understand AI's Impact
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Colorado Convention Center, Innovation Arcade: Connections Theater
Presenters

Session description
Purpose & objective
Participants will be able to identify how generative AI can boost their efficiency during the school year.
Participants will be able to use chatbot technology to generate ideas that have direct impact on teaching and learning.
Outline
5 minutes - Set the stage with an overview of generative AI and connection ISTE Standards
5 minutes - Interactive activity connected to chatbot technology (device-based activity)
15 minutes - overview of chatbot-specific strategies for boosting workflow efficiency
5 minutes - interactive activity (peer-to-peer interaction)
10 minutes - overview of tools designed for educators that can boost workflow efficiency
5 minutes - interactive activity (device-based activity)
10 minutes - explanation and demonstration of strategies leveraging popular, free AI tools for educators
5 minutes - Goal setting and questions
Supporting research
Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction (Quick Reference Guide - ISTE/ASCD) by Monica Burns, Ed.D
AI in Education (Education Next - VOL. 23, NO. 4) by John Bailey
The state of AI in 2023: Generative AI’s breakout year (McKinsey Global Institute)
Session specifications
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Leader
- Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning.
- Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
- Use assessment data to guide progress and communicate with students, parents and education stakeholders to build student self-direction.