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Great Debates on EdTech Frontlines: AI, Privacy and Digital Ethics

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Session description

Join a dynamic debate hosted by K12TechPro where district leaders, technologists, and educators clash over hot edtech topics, like AI in classrooms, student data privacy, surveillance, screen time, and more. With real-world stories and prompts, you’ll leave equipped to lead courageous conversations in your own district.

Outline

Segment, Focus, Format

Opening and Framing (5min) Introduce debate rules, big questions, context, Moderator sets stage

Debate Round 1(15min) AI in Classrooms (usage, oversight, bias), Two sides argue, audience weighs in

Debate Round 2(15 min) Data Privacy & Surveillance (student tracking, automated monitoring), Role-based positions (IT vs teacher vs principal)

Debate Round 3 (10 min) Screen Time & Social Media (benefits, harm, boundaries), Quick arguments, counterpoints

Audience Challenge (10min) Attendees propose a hot topic, debate with peers, Rapid "lightning" positions

Closing & Reflection (5 min), Synthesize debates into guiding questions, Moderator + audience reflect

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Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to:
1. Articulate multiple sides of contested edtech issues (AI, privacy, surveillance)
2. Use provocative question frameworks to structure constructive discussion in their
schools
3. Recognize trade-offs inherent in edtech decisions and guide stakeholder dialogue
4. Craft “decision rules” or guiding principles to use in their context

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Supporting research

Examples of AI surveillance in education from K12 Tech Talk episodes (e.g.
threats, monitoring, AI whack-a-mole) (k12techtalkpodcast.com)

EdWeek & EWA: “AI, surveillance, and student rights” articles

Common Sense Media’s guidelines for student privacy and screen time

UNESCO / ISTE reports on AI ethics in education

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Presenters

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Senior Account Manager
Lightspeed Systems
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K12TechPro
K12TechPro

Session specifications

Topic:

Digital Citizenship

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

District-Level Leadership, School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

No advance software required. Will use polling (e.g. Mentimeter or built-in platform) and possibly QR-linked prompt cards.

Subject area:

Technology Education

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders: Equity and Citizenship Advocate, Visionary Planner
For Educators: Citizen

Transformational Learning Principles:

Connect Learning to Learner, Ignite Agency

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session

Influencer Disclosure:

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.
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Lightspeed Systems