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Is AI the Future of Education or its Downfall?

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Colorado Convention Center, 605

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Presenters

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Holly Clark
AI in Education Strategist
The Infused Classroom
@HollyClarkEdu
@HollyClarkEdu
Holly Clark is an education leader, international speaker, bestselling author and student advocate. She’s a veteran educator who has spent over 15 years teaching in a 1:1 classroom, and over five years as an administrator in public and private schools. She holds a master’s degree in instructional design and educational technology from Columbia University. Clark is passionate about helping teachers create classrooms where students want to learn and can become the agents of their own thinking and understanding. She’s is a National Board Certified Teacher , MIEE and Google Certified Innovator .
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Lisa Highfill
Middle School Teacher
Pleasanton Unified School District
@lhighfill
@lhighfill
Lisa Highfill describes herself as a thinker, philosopher, debater, and geek. She has worked in Pleasanton Unified School District in the San Francisco Bay Area for over twenty nine years, and is currently the district’s technology integration specialist working in the new virtual academy. Lisa is the co-creator and co-author of The HyperDoc Handbook and Teachers Give Teachers.
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David Hotler
Education Community Manager

@dhotler
David Hotler is the Community Manager at Book Creator. He has been a teacher and a technology integrator in the US and Europe. He has been a keynote speaker, presenter and coach for the likes of Google and Adobe. He is a published author, podcaster and creative thought leader.
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Merve Lapus
VP, Education Outreach & Engagement
Common Sense Media
@molapus
@molapus
Merve is a Results-driven education strategist with a track record of expanding reach and impact in K12 learning environments with over 23 years of experience. As Vice President of Outreach & Engagement at Common Sense Education, he's led initiatives that have reached over 90,000 schools and supported 1.2 million educators. This includes overseeing a regional team driving community engagement, access, and professional development across school community stakeholders including school adoption, district implementation, parent/family engagement, strategic marketing, and community development.

Session description

This panel of edtech experts will delve into the practical and ethical dimensions of using Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in classrooms. The session will explore real-world applications of them and scrutinize their impact on teaching and learning. Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies for responsible AI use in lesson planning and other classroom scenarios.

Purpose & objective

Purpose:
To open the debate on the effectiveness of AI tools like ChatGPT. To understand the impact it is already having on education in regards to current educational challenges like equity, engagement, and literacy.

1. Understand why there is a debate around the practical application of ChatGPT - in terms of effectiveness, ethics, and the difference between generative and creative AI.
2. Understand the importance of embracing AI rather than shying away from it and realising the urgency and importance of this technology in the way it is disrupting education.
3. Understand the impact that ChatGPT can have in various realms of teaching, with a focus on literacy and lesson planning.
4. Attendees will come away with the confidence to integrate ChatGPT responsibly and effectively into their teaching practices.

Evidence of Success:
Panelists will share real-life examples of how ChatGPT has been effectively deployed in classrooms they've worked in.

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Outline

INTRODUCTION (5 minutes)
Welcome and introduction of panelists
Brief overview of the session's objectives
Icebreaker: Quick poll on attendees' familiarity with AI

SECTION 1: The Rise of ChatGPT in Education (10 minutes)

Brief history and evolution of ChatGPT
Real-world examples of ChatGPT being used in classrooms
Discussion: The benefits of ChatGPT for teaching

SECTION 2: The Impact on Student Writing (10 minutes)
Case studies showcasing the effect of ChatGPT on student writing
Discussion: The pros and cons
The risk of plagiarism and how to mitigate it

SECTION 3: Ethical and Practical Pitfalls (10 minutes)
Common challenges and ethical considerations
Generative vs. Creative AI
Strategies for responsible AI use in the classroom
Discussion: Balancing innovation with ethical responsibility

SECTION 5: The Debate (15 minutes)
Panelists argue for and against the motion: "ChatGPT is the future of education."
Audience participation: Questions and live polling

CONCLUSION (5 minutes)
Summary of key takeaways
Resources for further learning
Thank you and closing remarks

Q&A Session (5 minutes)
Open the floor for questions from the audience

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Supporting research

https://www.amazon.com/AI-Infused-Classroom-Holly-Clark/dp/B0C5KLDF44/ref=sr_1_1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC4yoYbGbEE&list=PLwflOcLg7wbmgEBGl_CU-VDwcQ3w7_IKx&index=11

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1416632581

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Session specifications

Topic:
Artificial Intelligence
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Curriculum/district specialists, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
ISTE Standards:
For Coaches:
Learning Designer
  • Collaborate with educators to develop authentic, active learning experiences that foster student agency, deepen content mastery and allow students to demonstrate their competency.
For Education Leaders:
Empowering Leader
  • Inspire a culture of innovation and collaboration that allows the time and space to explore and experiment with digital tools.
For Educators:
Designer
  • Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
Disclosure:
The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session

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