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Nurturing Creative, Curious, Caring, Collaborative Learners in the Age of AI

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Innovator Talk

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Session description

With the pace of change accelerating and AI causing disruptions, it is more important than ever for children to develop as creative, curious, caring, collaborative learners. Drawing on experiences from our group's work on Scratch and OctoStudio, I will discuss strategies to help children thrive in a fast-changing world.

Outline

10 minutes: presentation of core ideas
5 minutes: peer-to-peer discussions with neighbors
20 minutes: presentation of stories and case studies
10 minutes: device-based activity (tablets/phones)
10 minutes: questions and discussion
5 minutes: final reflections

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Supporting research

Book: "Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play", written by Mitchel Resnick, published by MIT Press

White Paper: "Generative AI and Creative Learning: Concerns, Opportunities, and Choices", published by MIT Press (tinyurl.com/ai-creative-learning)

Video: LEGO Prize 2021 (vimeo.com/629049886)

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Presenters

Mitchel Resnick

Professor

MIT Media Lab

Dr. Natalie Rusk

Research Scientist

Cecilé Sadler

PhD Student

Session specifications

Topic:

Innovative Learning Environments

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS
Tablet: Android, iOS

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

We recommend installing our OctoStudio app on a mobile phone, tablet, or Chromebook before the session. The OctoStudio app is available for free on the Google Play store and the Apple App Store.

Subject area:

Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Students:
Digital Citizen

Demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.

Innovative Designer

Develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

Creative Communicator

Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Ignite Agency

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Related exhibitors:

OctoStudio and Scratch