Presenters
Soledad Aranda, a proud LAUSD alumni, has dedicated nearly 25 years to the district, excelling in various roles such as bilingual teacher, Intervention Coordinator, TSP/Title I Advisor, and Assistant Principal, EIS. In her current position as a Readiness & Integration Specialist, she focuses on integrating technology, fostering computer science education, and implementing digital citizenship programs across LAUSD schools.
Specialist, Instructional Leadership
Jamie is a Specialist with the Instructional Technology Initiative and Division of Instruction at Los Angeles Unified School District. She supports the district in leveraging digital resources for student success through various models of support, including working with Practitioner Schools, supporting Professional Learning, and assisting with Signature Events. Jamie was an elementary teacher for 10 years, an EdTech Coach for 2.5 years, and is currently an Administrator. Jamie has a masters in Elementary Mathematics and an Administrative Services Credential. She’s an ISTE Certified Trainer and educator, Google Certified Trainer, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Common Sense Certified Educator and Ambassador, and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.
Session description
Explore the transformative potential of AI in enhancing productivity in educational settings. Educators can learn how to communicate effectively with AI, harnessing its full potential into their teaching to connect students to real world experiences. Educators can gain invaluable insights into crafting clear, concise prompts for diverse educational contexts.
Purpose & objective
Participants will build collective understanding and shared baseline knowledge about AI in education.
Participants will explore equity issues and instructional shifts that may be impacted in AI.
Participants will experience AI-infused tools and resources and their implications to student engagement and learning outcomes.
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Outline
Grounding (10 min):
AI Overview
The Five Big Ideas in AI
AI and ISTE Standards
AI in the Classroom
Exploration (30 min):
How does prompt-building in AI apply to lesson design?
Generative AI
Prompt Cycle
ChatGPT with Scenarios
Application (20 min):
How might AI boost productivity in your role?
Learner Experience with Google Bard, Canva Magic Write & Microsoft Bing
Debrief
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Supporting research
ISTE e-mini book BRINGING AI TO SCHOOL: TIPS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
ISTE Jump Start Guide: AI in the Classroom
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-ai-training-do-teachers-need-most-heres-what-they-say/2023/09
https://medium.com/the-generator/understanding-ai-technology-an-introduction-for-educators-7d3400e22d8b
https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2023/09/20/generative-ai-tools-educators/
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