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Boosting Educator Efficiency with AI: A Professional Learning Guide

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HBGCC - 217C

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Session description

Discover how to design and deliver impactful professional learning on artificial intelligence tools! This session equips instructional leaders with adaptable strategies to enhance educator productivity, allowing more time to design engaging lessons that improve student outcomes. Learn to foster AI literacy, lead hands-on activities, and meet diverse learning needs.

Outline

Intro (10 minutes)
- Content: Welcome and introductions; Share essential questions to guide the session; Explain session structure: Experience, Explore, Discuss & Share.

- Engagement: Use an interactive tool to get participants excited about the topic and spark discussion; Encourage participants to introduce themselves and share their goals for the session.

Get Energized (10 minutes)
- Content: Participants will experience an Get Energized example; Presenter will explain the benefits of the strategy; Participants will explore variations of the strategy; Participants will discuss and share ideas for implementation.

- Engagement: Interactive demonstration of the Energizer; Small group discussions to brainstorm variations; Sharing ideas in a larger group setting.

Explore Mindsets (10 minutes)
- Content: Participants will experience an Explore Mindsets strategy example; Presenter will explain the benefits of the strategy; Participants will explore variations of the strategy; Participants will discuss and share ideas for implementation.

- Engagement: Live survey using a digital tool; Peer-to-peer interaction to discuss different Explore Mindsets methods; Group sharing of best practices.

Practice with Purpose (10 minutes)
- Content: Participants will experience a hands-on practice strategy example; Presenter will explain the benefits of the strategy; Participants will explore variations of the strategy; Participants will discuss and share ideas for implementation.

- Engagement: Hands-on activity using AI tools; Pair work to explore different applications; Group discussion to share experiences and insights.

Growing AI Literacy (10 minutes)
- Content: Participants will experience a Growing AI Literacy strategy example; Presenter will explain the benefits of the strategy; Participants will explore variations of the strategy; Participants will discuss and share ideas for implementation.

- Engagement: Interactive presentation on AI literacy; Small group activities to create AI literacy plans; Sharing and feedback session

Reflect/Q&A (10 minutes)
- Content: Participants will reflect on their learning; Open floor for any remaining questions.

- Engagement: Use a reflection tool for participants to share their thoughts; Q&A session to address any outstanding questions.

Process
- Peer-to-peer interaction: Throughout the session during small group discussions and pair work
- Device-based activities: Live quizzes, hands-on practice with AI tools, and interactive polls
- Games or contests: Grow AI Literacy using digital tools like Mentimeter
- Group discussions: After each activity to share ideas and insights

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Supporting research

-McBride, A. (2021). The Edtech Coaching Primer: Supporting Teachers in the Digital Age Classroom. International Society for Technology in Education.

-Tucker, C. (2018). Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change. Corwin.

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Presenters

Roxi Thompson

Lead Instructional Technology Coach

Peoria Unified School District

Session specifications

Topic:

Professional Learning and Development

Audience:

District Level Leadership, Teacher Development, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

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

ISTE Standards:

For Coaches:
Professional Learning Facilitator

Design professional learning based on needs assessments and frameworks for working with adults to support their cultural, social-emotional and learning needs.
Build the capacity of educators, leaders and instructional teams to put the ISTE Standards into practice by facilitating active learning and providing meaningful feedback.