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Empowering Educators: AI Tools for Lesson Creation

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 4

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Amanda Calkins
Teacher/Site Tech Coordinator
Vail School District
ISTE Certified Educator
Amanda Calkins is an ISTE Certified Educator. Amanda has an MEd in Educational Leadership and has been in the Vail School District for nine years. She taught elementary students before becoming a Site Technology Coordinator. Amanda is a cognitive, literacy, math and edtech instructional coach for teachers in her district.
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Suzanne Brazzell
Technology Coordinator
Vail Unified School District
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@suzbrazz
ISTE Certified Educator
Suzanne Brazzell is an ISTE Certified Educator and holds a Level 2 Google Educator certification. With a decade of experience teaching elementary and middle school math, Suzanne transitioned to the role of Site Tech Coordinator at a K-8 school in the Vail Unified School District. She earned her Master's in Educational Technology from Northern Arizona University. Beyond her regular duties, Suzanne continues to engage with students through after-school programs, including the podcast and broadcast clubs. Her true passion lies in mentoring educators, guiding them to seamlessly integrate technology into their teaching methods, enhancing engagement while reducing stress.

Session description

This session delves into how artificial intelligence can streamline lesson planning, tailor content to individual student needs, and predict learning outcomes. Discover tools and strategies to revolutionize your teaching approach, ensuring more effective and engaging learning experiences for students.

Purpose & objective

The purpose of the session is to introduce educators, instructional designers, and educational stakeholders to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in lesson planning. It aims to showcase how AI can enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and personalization of educational experiences, ensuring that teaching methodologies are data-driven, dynamic, and tailored to individual student needs. By the end of the session, participants should have a comprehensive understanding of the role of AI in lesson planning, feel confident in exploring AI tools, and be inspired to integrate AI-driven methodologies into their educational practices

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Outline

Awareness: To inform participants about the current state of AI in education, specifically its application in lesson planning.

Skill Development: Equip educators with the tools and knowledge to integrate AI-driven methodologies into their lesson planning processes.

Understanding Personalization: Demonstrate how AI can be used to tailor lessons according to individual student profiles, ensuring a more personalized learning experience.

Showcasing Efficiency: Highlight how AI can automate certain aspects of lesson planning, allowing educators to focus more on content delivery and student interaction.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Emphasize the importance of using AI to analyze student data, providing insights into learning patterns, and predicting areas of struggle.

Exploring Resources: Introduce participants to various AI tools and platforms available for lesson planning, ensuring they are aware of the latest technologies in the field.

Hands-on Experience: Provide participants with practical exercises or demonstrations, allowing them to experience the benefits of AI-assisted lesson planning firsthand.

Fostering Collaboration: Encourage discussions and collaborations among participants to share experiences, challenges, and best practices related to AI in lesson planning.

Ethical Considerations: Address potential ethical concerns related to data privacy, bias in AI algorithms, and the implications of heavily relying on technology in education.

Future Outlook: Discuss the future trajectory of AI in education, exploring emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.

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Supporting research

Source: Zhang, L., & Zhou, L. (2020). Research on the application of artificial intelligence in the field of education. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1574(1).
Findings: The study highlights how AI can assist teachers in creating lessons more efficiently by automating certain tasks, allowing educators to focus on content delivery.

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Session specifications

Topic:
Artificial Intelligence
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Teachers, Teacher education/higher ed faculty
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Laptop: Mac, PC, Chromebook
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Subject area:
Career and technical education
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Learner
  • Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.
Designer
  • Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
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