Participate and share: Interactive session 
Recorded Session
Participants will walk away with a general understanding of what artificial intelligence (AI) is, specifically as it relates to its use in the classroom.
Participants will be introduced to various ways that educators who teach in special education classrooms are utilizing AI in lesson planning, grading, data management, and more.
Participants will be introduced to various ways that AI can be used with students with diverse learning needs, including speech recognition, cognitive feedback, adaptive learning, and more.
Participants will understand the challenges and ethical considerations of using AI in the classroom.
Participants will understand why special education teachers might want to utilize this technology in their classroom and how it supports learning among diverse learners.
Essential Questions: How can artificial intelligence (AI) be utilized in the special education classroom as an innovative tool for educators and as a learning support for students with diverse and varying needs, including students with disabilities?
Introduction: The presenter will provide attendees with a general overview of the rise of technology in education and introduce the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. (5 minutes)
The Role of AI in Special Education: The presenter will lead attendees through the role of AI in special education and how AI can be used to create personalized learning solutions, provide predictive analytics for individual learning paths, and adaptive content creation. (10 minutes)
Tools and Platforms: The presenter will provide an overview of top AI tools suitable for special education, along with demonstrations of specific tools in action. The presenter will also focus on accessibility and inclusivity features in AI software. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore these tools/platforms in real time and ask questions. (15 minutes)
Benefits for Educators: The presenter will lead a discussion about the benefits of educators using AI to assist in their classrooms, including using AI-assisted lesson planning and resource allocation, automated data collection & insights for IEP (Individualized Education Program) development, and enhancing educator's efficiency and responsiveness, among others. The presenter will use an interactive collaboration tool (such as Padlet) to allow attendees to share insights. (10 minutes)
Benefits for Students:The presenter will lead a discussion about the benefits of students using AI in the classroom, including individualized learning experiences, enhanced engagement through interactive AI activities, and the building of autonomy and confidence in learning, among others. The presenter will use an interactive collaboration tool (such as Padlet) to allow attendees to share insights. (10 minutes)
Challenges and Ethical Considerations: The presenter will address known challenges to using AI in the classroom, including data privacy concerns, over-reliance on technology, and how to ensure equity in an AI-driven special education classroom. (5 minutes)
Q&A/Discussion: The presenter will share additional resources for using AI in the classroom and wrap up with time for any additional questions or share-outs. (5 minutes)
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