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

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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

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Mitchel Resnick
Professor
MIT Media Lab
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Dr. Natalie Rusk
Research Scientist
MIT Media Lab
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Cecilé Sadler
PhD Student
MIT Media Lab

Session specifications

Topic:

Innovative Learning Environments

TLP:

Yes

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:

Not required, but could be useful:
OctoStudio app from Apple or Google app stores

Subject area:

Other: Please specify

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
Related exhibitors:
OctoStudio and Scratch

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