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The Generative Age: An AI Symposium

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Colorado Convention Center, 111/13

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Presenters

Vicki Davis

Teacher

Cool Cat Teacher Blog
@coolcatteacher
@coolcatteacher

Vicki Davis is a 22-year classroom teacher and Instructional Technology Coach in Albany, Georgia. She blogs at the Cool Cat Teacher Blog and hosts the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast, where she interviews extraordinary educators about their best practices to reach every child. Vicki has authored multiple books, including Reinventing Writing and Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds, and is co-winner of ISTE's Online Learning Award 2006. While many awards are treasures, the best award came in 2023 as she was named STAR Teacher for her school, area, and district by her computer science and film student, Eric.

Carl Hooker

Educational Strategist & Public Speaker

K12Leaders
@mrhooker
@hookertech

Carl Hooker has spent the past 25 years in education as a teacher and administrator focused on the thoughtful integration of technology and innovation in schools. He consults for multiple districts across the country and is a frequent keynote speaker at state and national events. He’s also a 8-time author, 5-time podcast host, advisor to multiple ed tech companies, and National Faculty Emeritus for Future Ready Schools. Carl is also the co-founder of K12Leaders.com – A social media platform made by educators for educators. Follow him on Twitter/X @mrhooker and check out his blog at HookedOnInnovation.comCarl Hooker has spent the past 25 years in education as a teacher and administrator focused on the thoughtful integration of technology and innovation in schools. He consults for multiple districts across the country and is a frequent speaker at state and national events. He’s also a 8-time author, 5-time podcast host, advisor to multiple ed tech companies, and National Faculty Emeritus for Future Ready Schools. Carl is also the co-founder of K12Leaders.com – A social media platform made by educators for educators. For full-bio, go to https://carlhooker.com

Matt Miller

Head Textbook Ditcher

Ditch That Textbook LLC
@jmattmiller
@ditchthattxtbook

Matt Miller taught in public schools for more than 10 years, teaching all levels of high school Spanish. In his career, he planned nearly 12,000 class lessons. He taught more than half a million instructional minutes. And he graded work for nearly 2,000 days of class. He’s an award-winning author with six books to his name. Matt is a Google Certified Innovator, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and two-time Bammy! Awards nominee. His Ditch That Textbook blog encourages tens of thousands of educators in more than 100 countries to use technology and creative ideas in teaching.

Tim Needles

Technology Integration Specialist

Smithtown School District
@timneedles
@timneedles

Tim Needles is an artist, educator and author of STEAM Power. He’s a TEDx Talk speaker, technology integration specialist, and teaches art and emerging media at Smithtown Schools and Five Towns College. His work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, Columbus Museum of Art, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. He’s the recipient of ISTE’s Technology in Action and Creativity Award, NAEA’s Eastern Region Art Educator Award & ArtEdTech Outstanding Teaching Award, and The Rauschenberg Power of Art Award. He’s also a board member of NYSCATE and NYSATA, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, an ISTE Community leader and NAEA ArtMediaTech chair.

Donnie Piercey

Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
@mrpiercey
@mr.piercey

Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and he specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement. This past year, Donnie published the top selling "50 Strategies for Integrating AI in to the Classroom" published through Teacher Created Materials. Over the past eighteen years of teaching, these interests have given him the chance to represent his class all around the world, including a National Geographic fellowship to Antarctica in 2018. Donnie is also the host of Teachers Passing Notes, Gen-Z Media’s podcast created for educators.

Kenneth Shelton

Founder and Principal

Elevate Education
@k_shelton
@kshelton

Over 20 years, Ken Shelton taught middle school technology. He served on an Education Technology Task Force created by a former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction and has worked at the policy level with several state departments of education, ministries, and nonprofits. Shelton speaks and leads workshops on educational technology, equity and inclusion, anti-racism, multimedia literacy, cultural intelligence, visual storytelling, and instructional design. His credentials include Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Google Certified Innovator. He won ISTE awards in 2018 and 2022. He was also named an influencer to follow by EdTech Magazine.

Alana Winnick

Educational Technology Director

Pocantico Hills CSD
@AlanaWinnick
@AlanaWinnick

Alana Winnick is an award-winning leader who holds positions as the Educational Technology Director and Data Protection Officer for Pocantico Hills Central School District in Sleepy Hollow in New York, and the Hudson Valley Director for NYSCATE. She has established herself as a leading expert on AI in schools and is both the author and host of The Generative Age, a book and podcast that explores the rapidly evolving world of generative artificial intelligence and its impact on education.

Session description

Powered by NYSCATE, this insightful, star-studded panel - moderated by the voice behind The Generative Age podcast/book, Alana Winnick - includes panelists drawn from its episodes. This playful, gamified discussion offers a rich tapestry of perspectives and explores the rapidly evolving world of generative AI and its impact on education.

Purpose & objective

Purpose:
The primary purpose of our panel discussion is to dive into the evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and discern its implications and transformative potential for the realm of education.

Objectives:
To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of generative AI in the context of education.
To explore AI-driven methodologies for their relevance in educational settings.
To address the ethical and practical implications of integrating AI into educational practices.
To share best practices and strategies for effective AI implementation in the curriculum.
To discuss the challenges educators face in keeping pace with rapid technological advancements.
To showcase the success and challenges of AI integration in education.

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Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)
Brief introduction of each panelist and their expertise.
Overview of the session's format and objectives.

Audience Voting on Pre-submitted Questions (2 minutes)
Presentation of questions pre-submitted by panelists.
Audience uses their devices to vote on which questions they'd like addressed.

Panel Discussion Based on Top-voted Questions (45 minutes)
Moderator poses top-voted questions to the panelists.
Each panelist provides their insights and answers.
After each question, the audience uses their devices to award points to the panelist with the best response.

Conclusion & Acknowledgment (5 minutes)
Highlighting key insights from the discussion and acknowledging panelists' contributions.
Moderator summarizes the session's main points and thanks participants.
Announcement of the panelist with the most points from audience votes.

Process for Audience Engagement:
Device-based Activities: Attendees actively use their devices for voting on questions and awarding points to panelists.
Competitive Element: Audience involvement is heightened with the points-awarding system, gamifying the panelist responses and encouraging lively discourse.

This refined structure ensures the session is both participatory and engaging, giving attendees an active role in shaping the discussion and acknowledging the insights they value most.

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Supporting research

This panel has been significantly enriched by various influential sources. Notably, The Generative Age podcast has featured educators, such as these panel members, over the past year who explore the integration of generative artificial intelligence within the classroom setting. The insights shared during these episodes have profoundly influenced our approach to delivering this experience.

Furthermore, our moderator, Alana Winnick, is the esteemed author of "The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education." Over the past year, Alana has dedicated her time to extensive research, experimentation, and staying abreast of the ever-changing educational landscape. Her expertise and commitment have greatly contributed to the depth and relevance of our content.

Many of our panelists also published books on AI, including:
50 Strategies for Integrating AI Into the Classroom - Donnie Piercey
AI For Educators - Matt Miller
Learning Evolution - Carl Hooker
Reinventing Writing AND Flattening Classrooms - Vicki Davis

Additional researchL
Baidoo-Anu, D., & Owusu Ansah, L. (2023). Education in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Understanding the Potential Benefits of ChatGPT in Promoting Teaching and Learning.

Halaweh, M. (2023). ChatGPT in education: Strategies for responsible implementation. Contemporary Educational Technology, 15(2).

Qadir, J. (2022). Engineering Education in the Era of ChatGPT: Promise and Pitfalls of Generative AI for Education.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, Washington, DC, 2023.

Zhai, X. (2022). ChatGPT user experience: Implications for education.

Winnick, A. (2023). The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education. ConnectEDD.

Fitzpatrick, D., Fox, A., & Weinstein, B. (2023). The AI Classroom: The ultimate guide to artificial intelligence in education. TeacherGoals Publishing.

Miller, M (2023). AI For Educators. Ditch That Textbook.

Piercey, D (2023). 50 Strategies for Integrating AI Into the Classroom. Shell Education.

Hooker, C. (2023). Learning Evolution. XFactor Publishing.
How do I cite Generative AI in MLA style?. MLA Style Center. (2023, April 12). https://style.mla.org/citing-generative-ai/

Davis, V. (2014). Reinventing Writing. Routledge

Davis, V. (2012). Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. Pearson

Klein, A. (2023, February 15). Outsmart CHATGPT: 8 tips for creating assignments it can’t do. Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/technology/outsmart-chatgpt-8-tips-for-creating-assignments-it-cant-do/2023/02
Universal Design for Learning: Center for Teaching Innovation. Universal Design for Learning | Cornell University’s Center for Teaching Innovation. (n.d.). https://teaching.cornell.edu/teaching-resources/designing-your-course/universal-design-learning

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Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

Skill level:

Intermediate

Audience:

Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers, 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 Educators:
Learner

Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

Citizen

Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.
Mentor students in safe, legal and ethical practices with digital tools and the protection of intellectual rights and property.

The Generative Age: An AI Symposium

, Colorado Convention Center, 111/13

Presenters

Session description

Purpose & objective

Outline

Supporting research

Session specifications

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