AI for Educators: Foundations

Monday, June 3 – Thursday, June 6, 2024

Recent developments in generative AI are reshaping the environment for students and educators. Powerful platforms like GPT, Claude and Gemini challenge us to reassess our purpose as educators and to develop new standards and pedagogies to support our students. How can we use AI to enhance learning outcomes, foster creativity, and promote individual growth? How can we prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities of a transformed world?

In this one-week intensive, we will actively explore the capacities and limitations of a range of AI tools; workshop activities, assignments and policies that harness AI to encourage deep learning while addressing concerns over academic honesty; and read and discuss the work of cutting-edge teachers and researchers in this field.

Format

AI for Educators: Foundations includes four 90-minute synchronous workshops, scheduled daily, Monday – Thursday. Participants may attend either the daytime or evening sessions, or a combination of both.

• Monday, June 3: 12:00 – 1:30 pm or 5:30 – 7:00 pm Eastern Time
• Tuesday, June 4: 12:00 – 1:30 pm or 5:30 – 7:00 pm Eastern Time
• Wednesday, June 5: 12:00 – 1:30 pm or 5:30 – 7:00 pm Eastern Time
• Thursday, June 6: 12:00 – 1:30 pm or 5:30 – 7:00 pm Eastern Time

In addition to the live workshops, each day will feature asynchronous activities, including a focus topic, collaborative reading and hands-on projects.

Prerequisites & Equipment

No prior knowledge of or experience with AI is assumed. Participants will require access to a desktop or laptop computer, a reliable internet connection and (for synchronous workshops) a working webcam and microphone. No paid AI subscriptions are required.

Convener

Christopher Mullis, PhD, Co Founder, Constellation Learning Institute