Monday, June 23
2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
11:30am - 12:45pm PDT/MST
1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
11:30am - 12:45pm PDT/MST
These concurrent sessions will take place in different Zoom rooms.
Session Description
In a world marked by political discord, social upheaval, and deep uncertainty, how can educators create spaces that support meaningful learning as well as nurture our students’ inner lives? This interactive workshop invites educational developers to explore teaching as an act of moral imagination—a generative process of dreaming, forbearance, and ethical maturity. Drawing on the etymological and conceptual depth of the Arabic root ḥ-l-m (to dream, to forbear, to mature), we will examine how practices of stillness, reflection, and creative reimagining can shape pedagogies that sustain both students and faculty. Through storytelling, reflective practice, and Socratic dialogue, participants will explore concrete strategies for unbanking education, cultivating resilience, and fostering liberatory learning environments rooted in clarity, connection, and hope.
Key Takeaways
Imagination matters: Dreaming opens paths to hope and creativity.
Teaching shapes hearts: Learning impacts who students become.
Students hold wisdom: Honor their lived experiences and cultures.
Rest is resistance: Pausing supports deep learning and healing.
Dream together: Create space for students to envision just futures."
Session Description
This session will begin with a brief overview of the current landscape of AI in education, focusing on its implications for assignment design. We will then engage in interactive group discussions to analyze case studies of AI-driven assignment challenges and brainstorm alternative, human-centered approaches. Participants will also have the opportunity to collaboratively develop a toolkit of resources and strategies for creating inclusive AI-resistant assignments. Finally, we will dedicate time for open dialogue and community building, fostering a network of support for ongoing collaboration and advocacy.
Key Takeaways
Participants will be able to identify potential inequities that AI tools can introduce into assignment design.
Participants will gain practical strategies for creating assignments that prioritize human interaction and critical thinking, minimizing reliance on AI-generated outputs.
Participants will learn collaborative approaches to developing inclusive and equitable assignment design practices within their institutions.
Participants will understand how to advocate for ethical and responsible AI integration in educational settings, aligning with core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Participants will build connections with a community of educational developers dedicated to creating AI-resistant and value-driven pedagogy.