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AI in Web Communications - CTE Readiness

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Colorado Convention Center, 505/6/7

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Heather Brantley is an experienced educator and founder of HeatherTechEdu, an educational consultant company based in Texas. With a background in instructional design and technology integration, Heather is passionate about helping teachers and students leverage the power of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Through HeatherTechEdu, she provides presentations on AI/AR/VR in the classroom, instructional design services, and educational technology consulting to schools and districts around the country. Heather's commitment to empowering educators and improving students outcomes has made her a respected leader in the field of educational technology. She teaches CTE Web Communications and Technology at PTJH.

Session description

Web Communications is a foundational skill in all careers. With Artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, understanding how to incorporate AI tools into the foundations of effective communication is vital. Attendees will grasp the importance of good digital citizenship while exploring several AI tools.

Purpose & objective

Web Communications is a foundational skill in all careers. With Artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, understanding how to incorporate AI tools into the foundations of effective communication is vital. Attendees will grasp the importance of good digital citizenship while exploring several AI tools. Examples of tools to explore include Canva, Curipod, Mundo, Poe.com and magicschool.ai. As technology advances at a rapid rate the tools will become more user friendly and easier to implement in the classroom. Attendees will walk away with a personalized, ready to use lesson plan that was created in a brief amount of time using AI. This will give them the confidence to make and use more lessons in the future.

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Outline

Introduction to AI in Web Communications//Agenda - 10 min
AI tools for teachers - 20 minutes
AI tools for students - 20 minutes
Create a lesson for attendees to use in the classroom - 10 minutes

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Supporting research

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/some-educators-embrace-chatgpt-as-a-new-teaching-tool

https://www.foxnews.com/video/6327303678112

heathertechedu.com

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Session specifications

Topic:
Communication & collaboration
Grade level:
6-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Subject area:
Career and technical education
ISTE Standards:
For Students:
Digital Citizen
  • Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.
Knowledge Constructor
  • Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
Creative Communicator
  • Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.