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Sue Thotz
Education
Common Sense, Equity in Action CA

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Sue Thotz is the Senior Program Manager for Common Sense Education and co-founder of Equity in Action CA. In 2011, Sue began working for Common Sense by providing support and training for educators and administrators on issues of digital culture and technology implementation. As a co-founder of Equity in Action CA, she has facilitated conferences that recognize the importance of culture and identity and strive to amplify marginalized voices in the education technology space. Prior to Common Sense, Sue was a researcher and educator. Sue holds a master's degree in public health and an undergraduate degree in zoology and chemistry.

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Lies, Learning, & Liberation: Leveraging AI's Labyrinth


Join us to reclaim human-centered learning, design AI-resistant assessments, and empower students with critical AI literacy. Uncover hidden biases, unseen costs, and the truth about "intelligent" machines. This isn't doom and gloom—it's liberation and action. Learn to avoid the AI hype and misinformation through best practices.
Virtual Friends, Real Risks: Guiding Youth in the Age of AI


Nearly three out of four teens have used AI companions. This session examines its impact on the wellbeing and social development of youth. Attendees will learn why teens turn to chatbots, the risks of emotional dependency, and how to guide students and families toward healthy digital boundaries and human relationships.
Friends, Followers & Feelings: Building Real Social Skills in a Digital World


Practice your digcit connections! Explore low-tech interactive stations demonstrating how to build authentic social skills while meeting some new friends. Learn to repair online friendships, recognize thinking traps, distinguish friends from followers, understand belonging vs. peer pressure, and practice healthy communication skills using games and hands-on activities.

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