Jeff Heil (Adobe)
Location: Main Hall
In this hands on session, you’ll explore various back-to-school activities exploring visual Generative AI with Adobe Express, free and accessible by all SDUSD Staff and Students. Build community in your classroom and teach responsible digital citizenship and AI use right out the gate. After exploring fun GenAI activities and prompt-writing exercises within Adobe Express, you and your students will be prepared to leverage visual GenAI productively for curriculum projects the remainder of the year. Come see how to create anything you can imagine with Adobe Express Generative AI! RESOURCES
Audience: All grade levels, all content areas; no experience necessary
Christian Pinedo (aiEDU)
Location: Room 302
This session offers a foundation for artificial intelligence and its connection to teaching and learning. We aim to demystify AI and make it accessible for educational purposes. We'll start with the ABCs of AI, introduce some practical skills and tools, begin the discovery of how AI is reshaping various aspects of society and what that means for the future of education, and discuss the importance of AI literacy for students and how it prepares them for an AI-embedded future. Whether you're a novice or have some familiarity with AI, this session will enhance your understanding of AI and set you up for a successful journey. RESOURCES
Audience: All grade levels, all content areas; no experience necessary
Minh Mai (UCSD) & Corri-Anne Burgess (SDUSD)
Location: Room 304
Learning AI through the Code.org platform provides an engaging and accessible way to demystify complex concepts and empower learners of all ages. We will show you how Code.org curriculum offers a hands-on approach that blends coding with real-world applications of AI. Whether you're a beginner curious about how machines learn or a seasoned programmer looking to delve deeper into neural networks and machine learning algorithms, Code.org's structured lessons provide a solid foundation.
By exploring Code.org’s AI Ocean lesson, students not only gain technical skills but also cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for the future. Joining this curriculum means embarking on a journey where creativity meets technology, where learners can harness the power of AI to innovate and shape the world around them. RESOURCES
Audience: Elementary, no experience necessary
Jennette Vanderpool EdD (CDWG)
Location: Room 208
Unlock the transformative potential of AI in education with the “Prompt Engineering for Educators” specialization. Tailored specifically for teachers, this program guides educators through the process of designing precise and effective prompts to engage generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. From generating curriculum-relevant material and interactive exercises to providing real-time student feedback and automating administrative tasks, teachers will learn to enrich educational delivery and improve student outcomes. By mastering the art of prompt engineering, educators will inspire, motivate, and personalize the learning journey for every student, creating a future-ready classroom where human creativity and AI efficiency coalesce seamlessly. RESOURCES
Audience: All grade levels, all content areas; no experience necessary
Pamela Rabin (SDCOE)
Location: Room 306
This session will examine how AI impacts cyberbullying and even microaggressions highlighting the importance of early discussions on AI ethics and responsibilities with students. We will explore the challenges and opportunities AI presents in this context, aiming to foster understanding and a proactive approach to responsible AI use in the digital age. RESOURCES
Audience: All grade levels, all content areas; no experience necessary
SDUSD Instructional Technology Team
Location: Room 408
In this interactive session, we delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital citizenship, and media literacy. Participants will discover how to empower students to take control of their digital lives using Common Sense Media’s curriculum. Additionally, attendees will explore a roadmap for fostering a positive digital learning environment as part of Common Sense Media’s Educator Recognition Program. The program also provides valuable tips and resources for engaging families in learning with media and technology. RESOURCES
Audience: All grade levels, all content areas; no experience necessary
Jen Roberts
Location: Room 212
This session is a deep dive into the possibilities and practices that make AI your ally in an English/Language Arts classroom. Participants will learn how to promote authentic writing experiences for their students, while using AI as an aid to crafting prompts, providing feedback, supporting differentiation, and re-engaging students as agents of communication. RESOURCES
Audience: Secondary educators
Debra Peacock
Location: Room 402
CK 12 is a non-profit AI Tutor and Adaptive Education program focusing mostly on STEM related subject like Math and Science. I will present basic usage of the different tools such as Flexi AI Tutor, Flexbooks 2.0, Plix, Simulation and adaptive programs to support all students. Part 2 is a government Cybersecurity training program that leads users through the various risks and to encourage and educate students in proper utilization of their computers and programs. RESOURCES
Audience: All grade levels, all content areas; no experience necessary