Free lunch and free parking
This hands-on workshop is designed specifically for middle and high school English and History/Social Studies teachers looking to harness the power of generative AI to enhance teaching and learning while mitigating its potential negative impacts on student learning. Through interactive sessions led by experienced educators, participants will explore the fundamentals of AI, its practical applications in the classroom, and strategies for addressing its ethical implications. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with its use, this workshop will provide actionable insights and tools to support diverse learners, foster creativity, and promote critical thinking.
Key Highlights:
- Gain a clear understanding of how generative AI works and its role in education.
- Learn how AI tools can support the design of culturally responsive, differentiated instruction.
- Discover practical applications for increasing student engagement and supporting diverse learners.
- Explore innovative ways to integrate AI into learning activities and creative projects while addressing ethical concerns.
- Develop strategies to minimize the potential negative impact of AI on student learning and academic integrity.
<<A certificate of attendance will be provided to each participant who attends the full program (10AM - 3PM)>>
Presenters:
Natasha Heny, Assoc. Professor of Education, UVA
Paul Torrey, Asst. Professor of Astronomy, UVA
Dana Little, Asst. Professor of English, Writing and Rhetoric Program, UVA
Alecia Blackwood, Asst. Professor of Education, Longwood University
Agenda
9:30
Registration Opens
10:00-10:15
Welcome & Introductions
Natasha Heny & Natsuko Rohde (Center for the Liberal Arts)
10:15-10:55
"Demystifying Generative AI: How it Works and Its Role in Education" - Paul Torrey
Explore how generative AI functions, its potential applications for teaching and learning, and the challenges it presents in the classroom.
10:55-11:35
"AI-Enhanced Instructional Design" - Natasha Heny
Learn how to use AI tools to create differentiated, culturally responsive instruction and enhance curriculum planning.
11:35-11:40
Break
11:40-12:20
"Leveraging AI in the Classroom to Support learning" - Alecia Blackwood
Explore practical ways to use AI tools to foster student engagement, enhance critical thinking, and promote deep learning for diverse learners.
12:20-1:20
Lunch
1:20-2:00
"Teaching with AI: Creative Applications and Ethical Considerations of AI in the Humanities Classroom" - Dana Little
Discover innovative ways to enhance learning through the integration of AI into writing assignments, creative projects, and classroom activities.
2:00-2:10
Break
2:10-3:00
"Addressing AI’s Impact on Student Assessment and Academic Integrity" - Panel Discussion: Blackwood, Heny, Little, Torrey
Discuss how to navigate challenges posed by AI in student learning and the evaluation of learning while promoting academic integrity.
This program is sponsored by:
