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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Presented by Tim Needles, Educator and Author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum; and Kim Allman, Head of Corporate Responsibility & Government Affairs, Gen
Sponsored by Discovery Education and Gen, Norton
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping how students learn, communicate, and make decisions, and educators play a critical role in helping them navigate this landscape with confidence and care. This edWebinar will support your preparation for National AI Literacy Day on March 27 and strengthen AI‑ready instruction across grade levels.
The session will highlight practical, age‑appropriate strategies for teaching AI and digital citizenship—from early digital habits to media analysis, responsible creation, and algorithmic awareness. You’ll explore how free resources like My Digital Life and the Digital Citizenship Initiative can anchor instruction, spark curiosity, and help students understand how AI influences their choices, creativity, and digital identities through ready‑to‑use lessons, interactive scenarios, and student‑centered activities.
Attendees will learn:
- Instructional strategies for all grade bands, from foundational digital habits to advanced media literacy and AI‑supported inquiry
- Classroom routines that build critical thinking, responsible tech use, and safe exploration
- Guidance for integrating free, high‑quality, standards-aligned resources to support instruction before, during, and after AI Literacy Day
- Ideas for empowering students to use AI tools thoughtfully, safely, and with a strong sense of agency
This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Tim Needles is an artist, educator, performer, and the author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum. A TEDx speaker and technology integration specialist, he teaches art, film, and emerging media at Smithtown School District and Five Towns College. His creative and educational work has been featured on NPR and in The New York Times, as well as exhibited at the Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah Museum of Art, and Cape Cod Museum of Art.
Tim is widely recognized for his innovative approach to blending creativity, technology, and student engagement. He has received numerous honors, including ISTE’s Technology in Action Award and Creativity Award, NAEA’s Eastern Region Art Educator Award and ArtEdTech Outstanding Teaching Award, and The Rauschenberg Power of Art Award. His work continues to inspire educators to bring curiosity, imagination, and real‑world relevance into the classroom.
Kim Allman is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate responsibility, ESG strategy, and government affairs. As Head of Corporate Responsibility & Government Affairs at Gen, a leading cybersecurity company, she oversees ESG and the Gen Foundation. Under her leadership, Gen achieved top ESG ratings from The Civic 50, Dow Jones, and Newsweek, and 67% employee participation rate in volunteering and charitable giving.
Previously, Kim led corporate responsibility and government affairs at NortonLifeLock, where she launched the company’s first ESG report and advanced global public policy on cybersecurity and consumer protection. Earlier, she directed government relations at AmeriCorps and represented major technology and entertainment industries through senior roles at TechAmerica and the RIAA. Recognized for her strategic vision and collaborative leadership, Kim drives sustainable growth and innovation while fostering partnerships that deliver measurable social impact.
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Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia resources, and the largest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe.
Norton empowers people and families around the world to feel safer in their digital lives, helping reduce the worry that comes with the growing threat of cybercrime. Whether it’s protection for your devices, online privacy, identity, or an all‑in‑one solution, Norton makes it easier to keep your digital life safer. Norton is part of Gen™, a global company with a family of trusted consumer brands. Norton is proud partner of Discovery Education, providing no‑cost educator and student resources through the My Digital Life program and the Digital Citizenship Initiative to help learners build strong digital citizenship, online safety skills, and foundational understanding of AI.
