Stories That Stick: Using AI to Teach Complex Ideas

Students don’t always struggle because content is too difficult; sometimes they struggle because it isn’t presented in a way that makes sense. This session explores how to use AI to design learning experiences that tell a story, shifting instruction from explanation to understanding and turning complex ideas into something meaningful and memorable. Through real classroom examples, you’ll see how lessons can be redesigned around perspective, conflict, and decision-making to increase engagement and deepen comprehension. AI serves as a practical support tool to help generate scenarios, differentiate content, and give students multiple ways to communicate their thinking through text, visuals, and discussion. Participants will leave with clear, adaptable strategies to make complex content more accessible, engaging, and lasting for all learners.