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AI in a School District: A Yearlong Odyssey - Vision, Implementation, and Reality

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Colorado Convention Center, 205

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Assistant Superintendent of T & L
Pewaukee School District
@dkbosanec
@daniellebosanec
Dr. Danielle Bosanec has served the Pewaukee School District for 20 years as a teacher, school administrator, and currently as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning/Chief Academic Officer. Additionally, Danielle has been a consultant and coach for education leaders nationally and internationally. Danielle has spoken nationally on multiple topics including AI, personalized learning, innovative program development in high school and early childhood, personalized professional development, and standards-based grading.Dr. Danielle Bosanec has served the Pewaukee School District for 20 years as a teacher, school administrator, and currently as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning. Additionally, Danielle has been a consultant and coach for education leaders nationally and internationally. Danielle has spoken nationally on multiple topics including AI, personalized learning, innovative K-12 program development, personalized professional development, development and measurement of a Portrait of a Graduate, and standards-based grading. Danielle received her Bachelors degree from Minnesota State University-Mankato (2003), Masters degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010), and Ph.D. through Cardinal Stritch University (2020).
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Chief Information and Technology Officer
Pewaukee School District
@yurkwi
Rachel Yurk has served in the field of education for over 30 years as a teacher, administrator and currently the Chief Information and Technology Officer of the Pewaukee School District. Rachel has served as a consultant for multiple technology education resources presenting and supporting professional development at many national and international conferences. Rachel holds a Masters degree in Education with an Instructional Technology Certification from Aurora University and Cardinal Stritch University.

Session description

Join us for a captivating journey through a year of AI integration in a school district. Explore the initial vision, the strategic process of implementation, and the unvarnished reality of AI in education. Discover the successes, challenges, and transformative impact as we navigate this educational odyssey together.

Purpose & objective

The purpose of this presentation is to provide educators, administrators, and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the journey of integrating AI into a school district. It aims to inspire, inform, and prepare attendees for similar initiatives by sharing valuable insights, experiences, and lessons learned.

Objectives as Participant Outcomes:

Understanding AI in Education: Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how artificial intelligence is being applied in educational settings, its potential benefits, and the challenges it aims to address.

Vision Development: Participants will learn about the process of developing a clear vision for AI integration in a school district. They will understand how to align AI initiatives with educational goals and objectives.

Strategic Implementation: Participants will acquire knowledge about the strategic planning and implementation phases of AI integration. They will be able to identify key milestones and best practices for a successful rollout.

Challenges and Realities: Attendees will gain insights into the real-world challenges and complexities encountered during the AI integration journey. They will be prepared to address these challenges effectively and adapt their strategies.

Success Stories: Participants will hear about successful AI implementations and their transformative impact on education. These success stories will serve as inspiration and practical examples for attendees.

Best Practices and Takeaways: Participants will leave the presentation with a set of best practices, tools, and resources for initiating or advancing AI integration efforts in their own school districts.

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Outline

I. Introduction and Understanding AI in Education (5 minutes)
-Definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
-AI's role in transforming education
-Potential benefits of AI in educational settings
-Key challenges AI aims to address in education

II. Vision and Goal Development (10 minutes)
-The importance of a clear vision for AI integration
-Aligning AI initiatives with district goals and objectives
-Case study: A school district's successful vision development process

III. Strategic Implementation (10 minutes)
-Phases of AI Strategic Plan Integration: Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
-Identifying key measurements to meet AI Strategic Plan goals
-Best practices for strategic planning

IV. Challenges and Realities (10 minutes)
-Real-world challenges encountered during AI integration
-Addressing ethical, privacy, and security concerns
-Sharing Student and Staff Ethical Guidelines
-Strategies to overcome implementation hurdles
-Q&A session: Addressing specific challenges from the audience

V. Success Stories (10 minutes)
-Inspiring examples of AI implementations in education
-Transformative impacts on student learning and administration
-Video testimonials from educators and administrators
-How these success stories align with the vision

VI. Tools and resources for initiating AI initiatives (10 minutes)
-Building a support network within the district and beyond
-Documents for attendees to use in their school districts
- Examples from the classroom

VII. Conclusion (5 minutes)
-Questions, comments, and reflections from the audience

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Supporting research

The AI Infused Classroom - Holly Clark
ISTE AI Resources for Educators - https://www.iste.org/areas-of-focus/AI-in-education
AI for Educators - Matt Miller
Education as an Incubator for Innovation - Ken Shelton
Academic Resilience in a World of Artificial Intelligence - POSTED August 24, 2023 BY Ryan Nagelhout

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Session specifications

Topic:
Artificial Intelligence
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Coaches, Principals/head teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
None needed
Subject area:
STEM/STEAM
ISTE Standards:
For Education Leaders:
Visionary Planner
  • Build on the shared vision by collaboratively creating a strategic plan that articulates how technology will be used to enhance learning.
For Educators:
Designer
  • Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Related exhibitors:
Brisk Teaching