Presented by Bonnie Nieves, Educator and Founder, Educate On Purpose; Jeremy Vrtis, Math Teacher and Technology Coach, Lyons Township High School (IL); and Paul Burzynski, Founder, Smartschool
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AI Literacy in Action: Designing PD That Supports Educators!
Presented by Danny Scuderi, Professional Learning Specialist, Learner-Centered Collaborative; and Jamie Nuñez, Senior Manager of Outreach and Training, Common Sense Education
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Senior Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
Raise Reading Skills Series: Standards-Driven Reading Instruction in the Secondary Classroom (Part 2)
Presented by Ashley Avila, Educator, Author, and Implementation Specialist, Solution Tree
Engaging Gen Alpha and Gen Z: Strategies That Slay!
Presented by Halo Rogers, Middle School ELA Curriculum & Instruction and Academic Technology Instructional Support Teacher, Northside Independent School District (TX); and Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Education
Demystifying AI in the Classroom: Hands-On Tools for Future-Ready Learning
Presented by Alicia Verweij, Educator and Founder, EDGEucating LLC; and Heidi Williams, Computer Science Curriculum Specialist, Marquette University, and ISTE Author
Moderated by Matt Garcia, COO, Maker Maven
Overcoming Math Aversion with AI: Inclusive Strategies to Empower All Students
Presented by Bonnie Nieves, Educator and Founder, Educate On Purpose; Jeremy Vrtis, Math Teacher and Technology Coach, Lyons Township High School (IL); and Paul Burzynski, Founder, Smartschool
MTSS + AI: The Power Couple Revolutionizing Student Success
Presented by Eric Crespo, Superintendent, Weehawken Township School District (NJ); and Marta Audino, Director of Student Services and Programs, Hamilton Township Board of Education (NJ)
Teaching AI Ethics and Accountability: The Digital World is Ours
Presented by Dr. Karen Rezach, Director of the Ethics Institute, Kent Place School (NJ); Kimberly Pearson, Director of Technology, Kent Place School (NJ); and a Panel of High School Students
Combining Learner Variability Research With AI: A New Powerful Tool to Personalize Learning
Presented by Dr. Cassondra Thaddies, VP, Partner and Client Engagement, LINC, the Learning Innovation Catalyst; and Megan Gross, Program Support Specialist, Supporting Inclusive Practices
Students Speak Out on AI’s Role in Education and Their Futures
In a recent edWebinar hosted by edWeb, a panel of high school seniors from Livingston High School (NJ), each with different career aspirations, discussed the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and their future. Ella, Ashley, Oishik, and Parker offered unique insights into how AI has influenced their academic lives and shaped their views on their prospective fields. The panel was moderated by Robert Rolling, Livingston’s PreK-12 Supervisor of Business, Technology, and Engineering and a leader in the district’s AI policy and curriculum development, who gave an overview of the Livingston Schools District’s approach to managing AI.