Saturday, September 28, 2024
Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
for Vermont Elementary Educators
Celebrate teaching, learning and human intelligence through
explorations of ethical practices, classroom strategies, and easy to use tech tools
Professional Learning
A day of discovery at the beautiful Vermont State University Randolph Campus
Expert Facilitators
Dr. Marc Natanagara, 38 year K-college teacher, administrator and provider, plus guests
Hands On Activities
Interactive experiences exploring AI and its potential concerns and benefits
Saturday, September 28
Schedule Summary
9:00 - 9:30AM
Registration, Welcome and Refreshments
Introduction to the aiVermont initiative, the aiVermont team, origins of the initiative, mission and goals, planned activities and support partners
9:30 - 10:30 AM
What is AI?
• What is intelligence?
• What can AI do and how does AI work?
• Types of AI
• Computational thinking for elementary students
10:30 - 11:30 AM
AI, Teaching & Learning
• Distinguishing AI from magic
• Design for human intelligence
• Potential benefits, concerns, and how to address them
• How teachers and students are using AI
• The need for guidance and guardrails to build AI literacy
11:30 - 12:15 PM
Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 PM
Classroom Applications
• Machine learning for kids
• Which AI Model to use?
• Creating your own custom tutor with prompts
• AI to augment four processes of teaching
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Final Takeaways