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Debugging Creativity and Imagination

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Colorado Convention Center, Innovation Arcade: Emergent Tech Classroom A

Innovation arcade: Model lesson experience

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Presenters

Marina Pisto-Lombardo

Teacher

Pocantico Hills Central School District

Marina is an accomplished educator with a diverse set of qualifications. Holding certifications in NYS Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities, and Literacy, she excels in meeting the diverse needs of learners. Marina's ISTE certification showcases her adeptness in utilizing technology for transformative learning experiences. Currently pursuing National Board Certification and a master's in educational leadership, Marina's commitment to excellence in teaching and leadership is unwavering. Her expertise extends to presenting at the NYSCATE conference since 2020, covering various educational topics. Marina's passion for education and her dedication to staying at the forefront of educational technology make her a valuable asset to the educational community.

Alana Winnick

Educational Technology Director

Pocantico Hills CSD
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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

During this session, participants will dive headfirst into an engaging lesson where they'll explore the fusion of generative artificial intelligence and writing. Students will embark on a captivating journey as they utilize prompt engineering to transform their thoughts into breathtaking AI-generated images. Through hands-on activities, educators will witness firsthand their students' digital fluency and writing skills as they navigate algorithms to refine their prompts and produce stunning visual representations. This immersive experience not only fosters creativity and analytical thinking but also promotes collaborative learning in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world. Join us for an enriching exploration into the intersection of computer science and creativity, and gain valuable insights to safely and responsibly introduce generative AI to your students.

Session specifications

Topic:

Innovation in early childhood/elementary

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Subject area:

Computer science, Language arts

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Collaborator

Collaborate and co-learn with students to discover and use new digital resources and diagnose and troubleshoot technology issues.

Designer

Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.

Facilitator

Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.

Debugging Creativity and Imagination

, Colorado Convention Center, Innovation Arcade: Emergent Tech Classroom A

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