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Delaware's AI Alchemy: Transforming State Guidance into Classroom Gold

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Grand Hyatt - Bowie ABC

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Session description

Listen and learn from Jesse McNulty and Jeff Kilner as they share how Delaware's Department of Education developed and deployed professional learning aligned to their state's guidance around generative artificial intelligence. Attendees will leave with a concrete template for how to implement generative AI in their school, district or state.

Outline

Introduction and Context (5 minutes)
Brief introductions of Jesse McNulty and Jeff Kilner
Overview of Delaware's approach to AI in education
Engagement: Quick digital poll on audience's current AI implementation level

Development of State AI Guidance (10 minutes)
Process of creating the guidance document
Key components and alignment with state's vision
Engagement: Think-Pair-Share on potential challenges in creating AI guidance

Professional Learning Design and Implementation (15 minutes)
Structure of the professional learning series
Showcase of innovative practices from Delaware educators
Alignment with ISTE standards for Education Leaders
Engagement: Small group discussions on adapting learning design to different contexts

Creating an Implementation Template (20 minutes)
Key components of an effective implementation plan
Considerations for different educational levels (school, district, state)
Addressing equity and diversity considerations
Engagement: Guided worksheet activity for attendees to start drafting their own implementation plans

Addressing Challenges and Opportunities (7 minutes)
Discussion of potential pitfalls and how to avoid them
Strategies for maximizing the benefits of AI in education

Conclusion and Next Steps (3 minutes)
Recap of key takeaways
Resources for further learning and support
Engagement: Digital exit ticket for main insights and planned actions

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Supporting research

https://education.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/delaware_generative_ai_guidance.pdf

https://cms-live-media.iste.org/Bringing_AI_to_School-2023_07.pdf?_ga=2.79960852.2035168756.1697411755-37027946.1695256672

https://www.teachai.org/toolkit

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Presenters

Jeff Kilner

Instructional Technology Specialist

Indian River School District

Jesse McNulty

Educational Specialist

Delaware Department of Education

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

TLP:

Audience:

District Level Leadership, School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Windows, Android, iOS

Subject area:

Teacher Education

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Model the safe, ethical, and legal use of technology and the critical examination of digital content.

Visionary Planner

Build on the shared vision by collaboratively creating a strategic plan that articulates how technology will be used to enhance learning.

Empowering Leader

Inspire a culture of innovation, creative problem-solving, and collaboration that allows the time to explore and develop teaching practices using digital tools.