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The Future Just Arrived: Integrating Artificial Intelligence School-wide

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 33

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Justin Bruno
AI Strategist
Michigan Virtual
@justinbruno
Justin has over a decade of experience in education, working to innovate and make learning a better experience for those of all ages. He's worked in program leadership, research and policy, project management, and as an 8th-grade social studies teacher in his home state of Louisiana. He earned a B.A. and M.A. in education from Louisiana State University as well as a master’s in educational technology from Boise State University. His areas of focus include artificial intelligence in education, agile and innovative learning development, adult learning theory, and instructional design.
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Ken Dirkin
Senior Director
MVLRI
@kendirkin
@Ken Dirkin
Ken Dirkin is the Senior Director of the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI). MVLRI focuses on catalyzing innovation in digital learning for K-12 schools. With over 10 years of experience helping map the future of learning, MVLRI is a resource for all Michigan schools to help adopt quality student-centered digital learning programs.

Session description

Effectively integrating AI into educational practices will require an intentional and holistic approach. This session will dive deep into our AI Integration Framework and provide participants with strategies to integrate AI into domains such as instruction and assessment, professional learning, policy, leadership practices, and more.

Purpose & objective

Participants will develop ideas for integrating AI in their own schools and classrooms and identify ways to prepare for a future where all students are empowered by AI technologies. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to harness the potential of AI to personalize learning, spark innovation, and elevate the educational experience for students, teachers, and administrators alike.

-Review a framework for effectively integrating AI into your educational practices and delve into real-life case studies and examples that showcase AI implementation with a specific focus on ethics and inclusivity.
-Analyze different practices and policies concerning the use of AI tools in classrooms and schools and identify ways to engage students in discussions on the ethics of AI tools in education.
-Develop a plan for evolving your instructional strategies and assessment practices to support student learning and engagement when using AI technologies

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Outline

Introduction: Presenter overviews session goals and agenda (5 mins)

AI Landscape Overview: Presentation on current state of AI in education with real examples (10 mins)

AI Integration Strategies: Present key components of the AI Integration Framework (15 mins)

Instructional design, data ethics, bias mitigation, etc.
Application Exercise: Small group hands-on activity using framework to assess AI use case (15 mins)

Groups report out key insights
Q&A Session: Audience Q&A focused on framework application, challenges, and lessons learned (10 mins)

Wrap-up: Presenter summarizes key takeaways and call to action (5 mins)

Process:
Engage audience through interactive polls/surveys during presentation
Facilitate peer-to-peer interaction during small group exercise
Monitor chat for audience questions to address during Q&A
Provide takeaway resources for further learning

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Supporting research

https://michiganvirtual.org/resources/guides/ai-guide/

https://stemeducationjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40594-023-00418-7

https://www2.ed.gov/documents/ai-report/ai-report.pdf

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Session specifications

Topic:
Artificial Intelligence
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Principals/head teachers, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
ChatGPT
ISTE Standards:
For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate
  • Ensure all students have skilled teachers who actively use technology to meet student learning needs.
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
  • Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.

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