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The Revolution Will Be Programmed: AI Ethics & Equitable CS

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Colorado Convention Center, Innovation Arcade: AI Exploration Lab B, Table 1

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Presenters

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Director of School Pathways
NYC Public Schools
@seanmarnold
@seanmarnoldnyc
ISTE Certified Educator
For 20 years, Sean has been an educator and administrator in NYC Public Schools (mostly District 75, citywide special education). He remains committed to accessibly and equitably reaching ALL students through innovative technology and practices. He was a featured voice at ISTE 23 and was named a top 30 K-12 IT influencer. This is in addition to many other awards and certifications he has received. The areas in education where his expertise is most highly regarded include the topics of accessibility, gaming, challenge-based learning, computer science, and STEM. He shares his expertise at BraveInTheAttempt.com.
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Founder and Director
Coding with Culture
@codingwculture
@CodingwithCulture
Victor Hicks, a visionary in STEM education, is the Founder and CEO of Coding with Culture, Atlanta. He ingeniously integrates the storied legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with cutting-edge technology education for students aged 8 and above. Recognized in Forbes for his groundbreaking work, Victor stands at the forefront of closing tech disparities. Simultaneously, as a CSTA Equity Fellow, he ardently advocates for inclusivity in computer science education, cementing his position as a pioneering force in the industry. Through his unwavering dedication, Victor is reshaping the landscape of tech education, empowering the next generation of diverse innovators.

Session description

With all the focus on AI, are we addressing the ethical implications enough? How can we use computer science education as a force for good? How can we ensure that ALL students have access equitably? We’ll explore tools and practices for racial/social justice, accessibility, and equitable access.

Purpose & objective

The Participants will:
Explore the ethical implications of AI
Discover equitable practices for AI usage
Explore culturally responsive CS history
Explore culturally responsive CS practices for students
Explore culturally responsive CS practices for teachers
Become equity advocates in their schools
Engage in hands-on challenge-based learning
Collaborate with other teachers
Converse about future-ready practices
Explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities as pathways to increasing diversity in computer science.

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Outline

:00 Introduction: presenter background and past equity work examples of (technology creation across all curricular areas, ………)
:05 The Lens of Equity: We will look at the why of equitable AI & CS, examine common shortcomings in instruction, procedures to improve access, and connections to diverse pioneers.
:15 Equitable AI/CS Experiences: Participants will participate in project-based learning activities with some caveats that will challenge their thinking around equity of experiences. We will also engage collectively in short equity-focused lesson examples and connect them to broader real-world initiatives in which students can participate.
:55 Designing Student Experiences: Participants will be able to create their own equitable activities using templates and tools we provide.
:75 Share Out: Participants share out their creations.
:85 Wrap-Up: We will allow time for some questions and share resources the participants can use to continue their learning on digital accessibility.

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Supporting research

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/5-algorithms-that-demonstrate-artificial-intelligence-bias/
https://towardsdatascience.com/real-life-examples-of-discriminating-artificial-intelligence-cae395a90070
https://centerx.gseis.ucla.edu/computer-science-equity-project/student-voice/
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/03/theres-more-ai-bias-biased-data-nist-report-highlights#:~:text=It%20is%20relatively%20common%20knowledge,particular%20gender%20or%20ethnic%20group.

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Session specifications

Topic:
Artificial Intelligence
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Attendee devices:
Devices required
Attendee device specification:
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Mad Learn
Google login
Subject area:
Career and technical education
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Leader
  • Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students.
Citizen
  • Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community.
Disclosure:
The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session