Presented by Candace Walkington, Ph.D., Program Director, MS in Learning Sciences, Southern Methodist University (SMU); and Colleen Clatworthy, Admissions Outreach Advisor, Southern Methodist University (SMU)
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Generative AI Guidelines for Student Media Making: Centering Youth Voice, Ethics, and Productivity
Presented by Rachel Roberson, Senior Program Manager, Education Content, KQED; and Rik Panganiban, Program Manager, Online Learning, KQED
How Can AI Help You Build Interactive STEM Lessons Students Love?
Presented by Kerry Richmond, K-12 STEM Specialist and Account Executive, JoVE; and Shauna Carlson, AI Integration Specialist and Marketing Director, JoVE
Navigating the AI Policy Landscape in Schools
Presented by Ty Gorman, Director of Innovation, Barrington Community Unit 220 School District (IL); and Dr. Matt Fuller, Assistant Superintendent of Technology and Innovation, Barrington Community Unit 220 School District (IL)
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
AI, the Digital Landscape, and Misinformation-Busting Superpowers for Students
Presented by Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships, The News Literacy Project; and Peter Adams, Senior Vice President of Research and Design, The News Literacy Project
Harness the Power of Applied AI for Educators
Artificial intelligence has the potential not only to solve existing problems but also to create new opportunities for both learners and teachers. During the forward-looking edLeader Panel “Harnessing the Power of Applied Artificial Intelligence for Educators,” experts discussed the transformative potential of applied AI in education. Their discussion was both a theoretical exploration and a practical dive into how AI can revolutionize educational practices.
Harnessing the Power of Applied Artificial Intelligence for Educators
Presented by Laura Burke, Principal, Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy (CO); Dr. Josh Rayburn, Chief Information Officer, Woodford County Public Schools (KY); and Kiki Huckaby, Former Teacher, Current Chief Impact Officer, MindSpark Learning
K-12 Leaders on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
While artificial intelligence and machine learning are not new technologies, recent leaps in the technology driving these tools are rapidly transforming our day-to-day lives. From sophisticated software programs that amazingly interpret keystrokes before they are made to financial institutions predicting purchasing habits to tools like ChatGPT creating sophisticated marketing materials, AI, or rather, generative AI, has burst onto the scene seemingly overnight.
Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI: Empowering a Deeper Conversation
Presented by Matthew Friedman, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Quakertown Community School District (PA); Kelly May-Vollmar, Ed.D., Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); David Miyashiro, Ed.D., Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District (CA); and Pete Just, CETL, Executive Director, Indiana CTO Council
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)