Professional Development and Workshops
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Topics of Interest
Artificial Intelligence for Educators
AI-driven programs are unavoidable, so teachers need to know how to best prepare their students to work with them.
The Dying Internet
The protocols of the internet are beautiful works of engineering that ensure robust communication online. But they do not have any bearing on the content that is shared. Contradictory incentives and automation have eroded the quality of information on the internet. Teachers need to be ready to adapt to this changing Internet and equipt their students with research skills to navigate what is out there.
Computational Thinking
Problem solving is a metacognitive skillset that all classrooms use. Students would benefit from these skills being explicitly acknowledged as they are practiced. Being able to deliberately utilize abstraction, decomposition, and pattern recognition can unlock new insights for both students and teachers and can empower all to face the challenges of a tech-driven world.
Ethics of Emerging Technology
"Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Dungeons & Dragons & Design for Learning
I consume a lot of D&D and TTRPG content. Being part of an adventuring party isn't much different than being a student, so how can I take tropes of an adventure to make my classroom more engaging? You'll need at least 1d20 to participate.
What Else?
I am always on the lookout for relevant topics to share with my students, especially in STEM. Abstract, high-level themes especially intrigue me, like emergent properties and design thinking. Please feel free to share any topics in these veins that I could organize resources around.
Mentions
- AI in the Classroom - Educators Share Their Personal Challenges and Successes, EdSurge
- Why Every CS Student Needs AI Experiences, TeachAI
- Artificial Intelligence in Education: Trends and Innovations in K-12, ISTE
- What Is Age-Appropriate Use of AI? Developmental Stages to Know About, Education Week
- AI for Good: Exploring Ethics, Equity, & Digital Citizenship through AI Education, ISTE
- Strategies for Helping Students Navigate the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. Education Week
- Whitney High School Celebrates Two Students Earning a Perfect Score on an AP Exam
- AI in the Classroom, Time Magazine AI Special Edition (Print Only)