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AI in Every Grade: Real Classrooms, Real Impact

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Poster Theme: AI & Emerging Tech in Education
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Session description

See how AI sparks learning across K–12 in South Fayette School District in Pennsylvania! Students explore AI responsibly and creatively through hands-on activities, while teachers use AI to enhance planning and instruction—showcasing innovative, collaborative, and future-focused approaches for all grade levels.

Outline

Content: Content will be shared through a variety of mediums--verbally in talking with attendees and via scanable QR code codes that link to video examples of AI in South Fayette's K-12 classrooms.

Sections of our poster set up will be tailored to each grade band with the following details:
Elementary (K–5):

AI tools supporting literacy and early STEM exploration

Examples: AI-powered reading assistants, simple coding with AI robots

Focus on ensuring opportunity for diverse learners

Middle School (6–8):

Project-based AI learning and ethical discussions

Process: Demonstrate hands-on activities and lesson ideas from participating teachers

Engage attendees with sample AI tools and resources

Facilitate brief Q&A or small group discussions on adapting ideas

Examples: AI simulations, data projects, creative problem-solving

Emphasis on authentic, real-world experiences

High School (9–12):

Advanced AI applications in programming, math, and language arts

Examples: Personalized feedback tools, AI-driven research, collaboration

Focus on future-ready skills and leadership

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Outcomes

Attendees will leave with practical tools, resources, and strategies for integrating AI across K–12 classrooms. Teachers from each grade span (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12) will be on hand to share their experiences, including lesson ideas, hands-on activities, approaches for ethical AI use, and insights gained from their AI-focused Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Participants will see models and examples they can adapt to support innovative, collaborative, and future-focused learning in their own classrooms.

Participants will be actively engaged through discussions with grade-level teachers, exploration of sample AI activities and resources, and guided conversations about incorporating AI into instruction, classroom management, and planning. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions, share ideas, and consider practical ways to use AI to enhance student learning and professional practice.

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Supporting research

Miller, M. (2023). AI for educators: Learning strategies, teacher efficiencies, and a vision for an artificial intelligence future. Ditch That Textbook, whose printing operation is a division of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.

Poth, R. D. (2024). How to teach AI: Weaving strategies and activities into any content area. International Society for Technology in Education.

Poth, R. D. (2025). What the tech?: An educator’s guide to AI, AR. International Society for Technology in Education.

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Presenters

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Technology Literacy Teacher 3-5
South Fayette Intermediate School
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Teacher/Faculty (PK-12)
South Fayette School District
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Technology Teacher
South Fayette High School
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STEAM Teacher
South Fayette Township School District
ISTE Certified Educator

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Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders: Empowering Leader
For Educators: Designer
For Students: Digital Citizen

Transformational Learning Principles:

Ensure Opportunity, Prioritize Authentic Experiences