Presented by Lisa Blume, M.Ed., Instructional Designer, Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart!
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Presented by Kristina Smekens, President and Lead Consultant, Smekens Education
Moderated by Holly Sluyter, Literacy Consultant, Smekens Education
Presented by Kateri Thunder, Ph.D., Educator, Researcher, Author, and Coach
Presented by Dr. Julia B. Lindsey, Foundational Literacy Expert and Consultant
Presented by Lindsay Kemeny, Elementary School Teacher, Speaker, and Author
Moderated by Pam Austin, Director of Instructional Technology, Voyager Sopris Learning
Presented by Dr. Wiley Blevins, Author, Educational Consultant, and Researcher
Presented by Shawn Datchuk, Ph.D., M.Ed., Director, Iowa Reading Research Center, University of Iowa; and Cheryl Lundy Swift, Ed.D., Director, Professional Learning, Learning Without Tears
AI in education—like many industries—is an incredibly opaque space right now. Currently, the term is used as a catchall for any type of perceived machine learning or assistance. Educators need to be specific about how they talk about AI, though, since there are many different forms.
Presented by Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University
Presented by Dr. Molly Ness, Literacy Specialist; and Heather Blankenship, M.Ed., Manager of Education Partnerships and State Initiatives, Learning A-Z

