Event Information
Introduction and Contextualization (5 minutes)
Brief introduction of panelists and their expertise
Overview of session purpose and objectives
In the Classroom Tools (with a variety of grade levels) - 35 minutes
each presenter will share for 5 minutes in a fast-paced sharing format.
Productivity tools for educators (a variety of roles will be shared) - 14 minutes
Each presenter will share for 2 minutes in a fast-paced sharing format.
Conclusion and Takeaways (5 minutes)
Summary of key points
Next steps and how to access shared resources
Final remarks and thank you
By the end of this session, participants will:
Be Introduced to a Range of Tools and AI prompts: Gain exposure to a wide variety of AI and EdTech tools applicable to different subjects and grade levels.
Understand Practical Applications: Learn specific ways these tools can be used to meet educational objectives, personalized learning, and diverse learning needs. Understand ways these tools are used in classrooms to create an inclusive, personalized environment that promotes creativity and an appropriate, healthy relationship with technology.
Develop an Action Plan: Be equipped with resources to implement at least one new tool or strategy in their educational setting immediately following the session.
Center for Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Services, Washington, DC, 2023.
https://circls.org/ai-and-education-policy
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence and
Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, Washington, DC, 2023. https://www2.ed.gov/documents/ai-report/ai-report.pdf
Donally, Jaime. “The Immersive Classroom: Create Customized Learning Experiences with AR/VR” International Society for Technology in Education. 9 Mar 2021.
Keeler, Alice "50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom" and "50 Things To Go Further With Google Classroom, A Student-Centered Approach"
Davis, Vicki. "Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math." Edutopia, 21 Sept. 2023, www.edutopia.org/article/ai-chatgpt-wolfram-alpha-productive-struggle-math. Accessed 25 Sept. 2023.
Lindsay, Julie and Vicki Davis. Flattening Classrooms Engaging Minds: Move to Global Collaboration ONe Step at a Time. Pearson Publishing. 2013.
Tholfsen, Mike. YouTube Channel with 130K subscribers on “how to” videos showcasing Microsoft Products. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2dSE9W3lGYbFi_CPmVtA-A
Poth, Rachelle Dene. “Connected Teaching and Pedagogy.” Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education. Vol 35. Issue 3. 3 July 2019., p 124-125
AI Education Course from Microsoft. This free course discusses things every educator should know about AI and includes many of the concepts discussed in this session: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/empower-educators-explore-potential-artificial-intelligence/
NAESP - 5 Strategies for Success in Bringing AI to Schools - https://www.naesp.org/resource/5-strategies-for-success-in-bringing-ai-to-schools/
Code.org AI Resources https://code.org/ai
Patent held by Mike Tholfsen. Conversion of Text to Speech pronunciation outputs of hyperarticulated vowels, US 10923105 · Issued Feb 16, 2021
AI In Education: How ChatGPT Can Help Teacher Save Time With Dr. Monica Burns, by Gabriel Carrillo. https://edtechbites.com/2023/03/07/ep-149-ai-in-education-how-chatgpt-can-help-teachers-save-time-with-dr-monica-burns/
Published March 7th, 2023
AI In Education With Matt Miller by Gabriel Carrillo https://edtechbites.com/2023/02/03/ep-140-ai-in-education-with-matt-miller/
Published February 3rd, 2023