AI in Action: How do images represent ideas?

Step into your students' shoes and experience how AI tools enhance visual storytelling! In this interactive model lesson, you'll create meaningful logos using Canva's Magic Media, explore personalized learning with SchoolAI, and improve presentations with PowerPoint's Speaker Coach. Learn how middle school students in a reading support class mastered prompt engineering to generate imagery representing both historical figures and personal identities. Discover strategies for addressing AI bias, supporting diverse learners through personalized AI assistance, and developing critical ELA skills alongside digital literacy. This hands-on workshop demonstrates a classroom-tested approach that transforms student engagement while ensuring equitable access to cutting-edge technology. You'll analyze student work samples, practice writing effective prompts, and explore how AI can provide scaffolding for struggling students. Leave with ready-to-implement lesson materials and practical strategies for enhancing student creativity and communication skills through responsible AI integration.