Webinars
Year 7 Webinars
Use links provided below to access and view archived course webinars at a time more convenient for you.
You may view archives of webinars from Year 1 of this project by clicking here, from Year 2 by clicking here, from Year 3 by clicking here, from Year 4 by clicking here, from Year 5 by clicking here, and from Year 6 by clicking here.
ISTE-GM Webinar Series: Capstone Showcase Webinar
Date: Monday, June 10, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. PT
Presenters: Brandie Wright, ISTE-GM Host
Featured Educator Teams:
Aldine ISD
Madison Metropolitan School District
Springtown ISD
Korean AI Bilingual Educators (KABE) - Loyola Marymount University, University of Washington Tacoma, & California State University
PACE Center for Girls
Walter Johnson Academy of International Studies
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Description: Join us for an opportunity to learn from some of the teams who submitted exemplar Capstone Projects in the Spring 2024 cohort of the AI Explorations for Educators course. See their projects, hear their perspectives, chat and network with others from the AI Explorations program. This will be a great event!
*By registering, you will also receive access to the webinar recording.
**This free webinar is open to the public, so feel free to share the registration info with others.
ISTE-GM Webinar Series: AI & Research Tools: Transforming INFORMATION LITERACY for Dynamic Outcomes
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 6:00-6:45 PM ET / 3:00-3:45 PM PT
Presenters: Susan Brooks-Young, ISTE-GM Host
Charlie Hinsch, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Kelly Miller, School Library Media Specialist
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Resources shared during this webinar are available here. Presentation slides (PDF)
Description: Explore how the integration of AI and research tools in K-12 learning environments can revolutionize the research landscape and empower students as researchers. Attendees will discover how AI enhances information retrieval, uncovers patterns, and provides personalized research support, enabling students to delve deeper into their chosen topics.
ISTE-GM Webinar Series: Hands-On AI - Unplugged Activities for Curious Students
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time: 6:00-6:45 PM ET / 3:00-3:45 PM PT
Presenters: Susan Brooks-Young, ISTE-GM Host
Michelle Velho, K-12 STEAM Director
Rudy Escobar, STEM & Computer Science Coordinator, Stanislaus County Office of Ed
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Resources shared during this webinar are available here.
Michelle Velho has been a STEAM educator for the past 13 years. She focuses on developing hands-on learning experiences for her students in science, technology, sustainable development goals, data, and AI literacy. Her goal is to foster computational thinking skills in her students.
Rudy Escobar is a STEM and CS Coordinator skilled in STEM PreK-12 Education, Science, Computer Science, STEM, Science, Technology, Physical Computing, Robotics, Curriculum Design, and Project-based Engineering. He is a CSTA Board at Large representative, CSTA policy committee liaison, 23-24 CSTA Equity Fellow, CSforCA Policy Workgroup liaison, CSMP Computer Science Integration Coordinator, CANGSS Collaborative Logistics, ISTE AI course Facilitator, and AIforCA member.
Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of AI! In this engaging webinar, we’ll dive into unplugged activities designed specifically for elementary and secondary classrooms. What’s required? Just creativity, curiosity, and a dash of imagination.
Whether you teach young learners or teens, we’ve got something for everyone. Learn how to engage students of different age groups in meaningful AI experiences including some from our ISTE AI Projects for the Classroom Guides.
ISTE-GM Webinar Series: Policy and Practicality - AI in K12 From State and National Perspectives
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Time: 6:00-6:45 PM ET / 3:00-3:45 PM PT
Presenters: Susan Brooks-Young, ISTE-GM Host
Julia Fallon, SETDA Executive Director, Speaker
Bre Urness-Straight, WA OSPI Director Of Educational Technology, Speaker
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Resources shared during the webinar are available here.
Description
Julia Fallon is Executive Director of SETDA, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. Bre Urness-Straight, the Director of Education Technology with the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), is a dynamic leader at the forefront of educational technology innovation.
Join Julia and Bre as they share their thoughts about the impacts of AI on K12 education both in terms of policy and practicality.
ISTE-GM Webinar Series: What’s New in the Refreshed AI Classroom Project Guides for Teachers?
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: 6:00-6:45 PM ET / 3:00-3:45 PM PT
Presenters: Susan Brooks-Young, ISTE-GM Host, Speaker
Nancye Blair Black, Speaker
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Resources shared during the webinar are available here.
Description
A lot has changed in the world of AI since ISTE and GM originally released the Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides for elementary, secondary, elective, and computer science teachers. We've recently reviewed each guide to update articles, videos, and tools. Several project activities are updated to reflect these new recommendations. Additionally, the Appendices now feature a section on Generative AI.
Join the authors of the guides, Susan Brooks-Young and Nancye Blair Black, for a quick tour of the updated guides and even have a little time to preview a few of the new tools.