Presented by Dr. Peter J. Aiken, Superintendent, Central York School District (PA); Dr. Jason Harris, Superintendent, Columbia School District (MS); Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent, Loudoun County Public Schools (VA); and Pete Just, Executive Director, Indiana CTO Council, and AI Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Presented by Dr. Deb Crawford, Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics, Frederick County Public Schools (VA); Dr. Laura Rice, Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education, Penn State University; and Alan Ireland, Brand Marketing Lead, CodeVA
Presented by Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D., Researcher, Author, and Innovator in Education; and Tim Heckel, Chief Technology Officer, SpringMath Accelerate
With what seems like endless AI use dominating the news cycle, educators find it hard to know which applications truly support learning and expand student knowledge. During the edLeader Panel “Improving Literacy Outcomes with AI: Lessons from Schools Around the World,” seasoned education leaders shared their success with AI-powered tools, including free tools like Microsoft Reading Progress, to expand reading practice, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps sooner. The panel took place on International Literacy Day.
Presented by Dr. Jennifer Suh, Professor of Mathematics Education, George Mason University
Presented by Dr. Patricia Dennis, Director and Instructor, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Learning: School Library Media Program, William Paterson University; Dr. Pati Ruiz, Experienced Educator, Director of Learning Technology Research, Digital Promise; and Dr. Kelly McNeil, Experienced Educator, Senior Learning Experience Designer, Digital Promise
Presented by Aryan Bhadouria, CEO and Co-Founder, Teachshare; and Jennifer Kilmore, Experienced Educator, Director of Professional Learning, Vista Higher Learning
AI and students. That’s a combination that strikes fear across the education community. Teachers worry they could be replaced by technology, parents worry about screen time, and students worry they won’t learn how to think. But as with all new digital tools, the question is not whether to use it or not but how it can be used to enhance student learning.
Presented by Robbie Torney, Head of AI & Digital Assessments, Common Sense Media Youth AI Safety Institute; Eisha Buch, Head of Teaching & Learning, Common Sense Media; Laura Zimmermann, Ph.D., Director of Youth AI Research, Common Sense Media; and Geoffrey A. Fowler, Head of Public Outreach, Common Sense Media
Presented by Niki Kelly, Former Educator, Current Senior Partner Engagement Manager, Discovery Education