| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 06, 2026 | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm |
Join Dr. Alec Couros, an internationally recognized expert in educational technology and media, for a full-day deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of Generative Artificial Intelligence.
While many educators are now familiar with the basics of ChatGPT, the landscape is shifting toward intelligent agents, advanced study modes, and complex digital citizenship challenges. This event goes beyond the introductory "wow factor" to explore the practical, pedagogical, social, and ethical realities of AI in schools.
Designed for teachers, principals, and school staff, this session focuses on the "how" and "why" of AI in the classroom. We will explore how to maintain human agency, critical thought, and academic integrity while leveraging tools that can support deeper learning.
Session Highlights & Key Themes
Through interactive presentations, hands-on exploration, and collaborative discussions, we will cover:
The Essentials & The Cutting Edge: A look at current key platforms, the shift toward "Agentic AI", deep research tools, and advances in multimodal AI.
Pedagogy of the AI Classroom: Strategies for increased student engagement and for better ensuring that generative AI tools augment rather than replace the learning process.
Rethinking Assessment: Exploring new ideas for rich assessment and how to reimagine learning in an age of democratized intelligence.
Deepfakes, Digital Citizenship & Well-being: Understanding the new reality of synthetic media, deep fakes, AI companions and the potential impacts of chatbots on students' emotional and physical well-being.
Safety & Privacy: Critical discussions on data privacy, security, and developing safe practices for AI use.
Shared Practice: A panel of educators sharing emerging and promising practices from the field.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Navigate the Ecosystem: Gain a working knowledge of major generative AI platforms and their specific applications for K-12 education.
Pedagogical Integration: Explore practical ways to integrate AI into teaching that prioritize process, reflection, and human connection over simple output.
Implement Advanced Techniques: Use more effective prompting strategies and AI agents to improve the quality of generative AI outputs and resources.
Understand Social & Cognitive Impacts: Identify the effects of AI misuse, including the rise of deepfakes, and understand the implications for student social-emotional well-being.
Strengthen Digital Citizenship: Acquire strategies to help students critically evaluate AI-generated content and navigate the ethical complexities of synthetic media.
Teachers, Administrators
