Advancing District and School Leader Efficacy Through Strategic AI Professional Development

Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)
The Power of AI in Education (15 minutes)
Darlington County School District's AI Journey (10 minutes)
Strategies for Effective AI Integration (20 minutes)
Enhancing Teacher Efficacy and Improving Operations with AI (15 minutes)
Fostering a Supportive School Culture with AI (10 minutes)
Conclusion (5 minutes)

Content
The Power of AI in Education: Discuss the potential benefits of AI in education, such as personalized learning, automated tasks, and data-driven insights.

Darlington County School District's AI Journey: The panel will share the district's experiences with AI integration, including challenges and successes.
Strategies for Effective AI Integration: The panel will present concrete strategies for integrating AI into district-level strategic initiatives.

Enhancing Teacher Efficacy and Improving Operations with AI: The panel will discuss how AI can support district professional development, improve student outcomes, and streamline administrative tasks.

Fostering a Supportive School Culture with AI: The panel will discuss the role of AI in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Engagement
Interactive Elements: Interactive elements, such as case studies, role-playing activities, and demonstrations will be used

Q&A Sessions: The audience will be encouraged to participate and address questions directly.
Small Group Discussions: Participants will be divided into small groups for brainstorming and problem-solving activities.

Real-World Examples: Relatable examples will be used to illustrate the benefits and challenges of AI in education.

Thought-Provoking Questions: Questions will be asked to stimulate critical thinking and discussion.

Activities
Brainstorming: Participants will be asked to brainstorm potential applications of AI in their own schools.

Case Study Analysis: Analyze real-world examples of AI implementation in education.

Role-Playing: The panel will simulate scenarios related to AI integration in schools.

AI Tool Exploration: Participants will explore and experiment with different AI tools.

Discussion Groups: The panel will facilitate discussions on the ethical implications and challenges of AI in education.

Supporting research

Articles:
"AI in Education: A Review of the Literature" by Xin-Hua Zhao et al. (2023): This comprehensive review explores the potential of AI to enhance teaching and learning.

"The Future of Education: How AI Will Transform Teaching and Learning" by David Drummond (2020): A thought-provoking piece on the potential of AI to revolutionize education.

Books:
"AI for Education: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Way We Teach and Learn" by Daniel Susskind (2021): A book that examines the potential of AI to personalize learning and improve educational outcomes.

Websites:
AI in Education Consortium: https://iaied.org/