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Professional Learning Meets AI

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Poster Theme: AI

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Session description

We’ll showcase the NEA’s Blended Learning programs and Microcredential programs and how we’ve extended them into new AI courses. Participants will see how to use blended formats to integrate AI into instruction ethically and creatively, while maintaining student academic integrity.

Outline

Outline of Presentation

5 minutes- Welcome & Framing the Session; Introduce presenters and objectives; Brief overview of NEA’s role in supporting educator professional learning.

10 Minutes- Blended Learning & Micro-Credentials Overview; Walk through NEA’s Blended Learning model; Explain micro-credentials: purpose, structure, and how educators earn them; Share success stories of teacher impact and leadership.

15 minutes-Live Website Walkthrough & Course Exploration; Navigate NEA’s Blended Learning website; Show participants how to access and explore micro-credential offerings; Walk through a sample course (AI example).

10 Minutes- Equity & Ethics in Blended Learning & AI; Discuss how NEA designs courses with equity, accessibility, and inclusion in mind; Explore ethical use of AI in professional learning and classroom practice; Prompt small-group discussion: “How do equity and ethics shape your approach to technology?”

10 Minutes- Interactive Design Challenge- Attendees brainstorm how NEA micro-credentials and AI blended learning could be adapted in their own schools or districts; Share highlights from each table/group.

5 Minutes- Resource Share-Provide participants with links, templates, and a curated toolkit of NEA offerings; Encourage attendees to connect with NEA’s micro-credentials after ISTE.

5 Minutes- Reflection & Q&A- Participants reflect on one key action they’ll take; Open Q&A and final thoughts.

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Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to navigate NEA’s Blended Learning and Micro-Credential offerings, explore a sample course through the NEA website, and analyze how these models support professional growth. They will also evaluate how equity and ethics shape the design and implementation of AI-focused learning opportunities.

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Supporting research

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/professional-learning/blended-learning

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/professional-learning/micro-credentials

https://iste.org/ai

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Presenters

Brandy Bixler

Digital Learning Specialist

NEA

Krystal Phauls

School Testing Coordinator

Prince George's County Public School District

Jill Huber

ELA/ NEA Blended Learning

Annawan

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Session specifications

Topic:

Online Tools, Apps, and Resources

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Counselor, Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

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

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

NEA Log-In for Learn-Upon would be helpful but not absolutely necessary

https://neapartnera.learnupon.com/store

Subject area:

Technology Education, Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Coaches: Digital Citizen Advocate
For Education Leaders: Equity and Citizenship Advocate, Connected Learner

Influencer Disclosure:

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.