-ESD 105-

Unlock the Power of AI!

Join us at ESD 105 for our offering of “Washington AI Innovators in Education”, a dynamic educational series where educators dive into the world of artificial intelligence. In 5 immersive modules over 2 days, you’ll go from AI basics to crafting engaging classroom activities. Get ready to transform your teaching and empower students with cutting-edge knowledge!

Meet your ESD 105 Team for this Event:

Mike Batali, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator

Alexa Ranger, Program Manager - Special Services

Oscar Godinez, Career Readiness Coordinator - Migrant Education Program

Dates and times for this event

We will begin with module 1 on our first day and continue to work through the modules until the end of our second day.

• Day 1: Tuesday, July 9, 2024: 9a to 3p

• Day 2: Wednesday, July 10, 2024: 9a to 3p

• A lunch break will be provided from 11:30a to 12:30p for participants to enjoy lunch in the room or at a location of their choosing.

  • Participants will need to provide their lunch.

Important notes

• Please bring your laptop and its compatible charger so that you can participate in the course activities.

• Wireless Internet access will be provided by ESD 105.

• At the beginning of our first session, your presenters will provide a course link that you will use on both days to access the course materials. Course materials will become available as we progress through the modules.

• Each module is approximately 2 hours in length.

  • Day 1: we will complete modules 1 and 2 and begin module 3.

  • Day 2: we will continue with module 3 and complete modules 4 and 5.

Clock hours

• 10 clock hours will be available for this event.

• Registration for this event must be completed before the start of the event.

• Participants must sign in upon arrival and when leaving to certify their clock hours. 

• Clock hours will be validated for each participant according to their attendance at the scheduled sessions.

• The clock hour validation process will begin after the event concludes on the second day and can take up to 10 business days.

Registration fee

• There is no registration fee for this event.

• Participants who want to accrue clock hours will follow the ESD 105 clock hour process and pay the appropriate fees.

Module Descriptions

The presentation of each module is approximately 2 hours.

Module 1: Understanding AI

Designed to enhance participants' awareness and understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). It will delve into specific details to establish a strong foundational understanding of AI operations. Participants will also explore the historical context and implications of AI and its future impact. The primary aim is to emphasize the significance of proficiency in essential AI skills and equipping educators and learners for the digital world that awaits them. Lastly, participants will actively engage in discussions on the importance of human-centered guidance with AI and best practices for integrating AI into educational settings. 

Module 2: Exploring AI

Explore the world of generative AI in the classroom. This module will foster discussion on the current state of AI in educational practices, with participants investigating the capabilities of AI to impact teacher productivity and student needs. Participants will also explore the basics of prompt engineering and begin exploring a variety of AI tools to use in their learning design. 

Module 3: Utilizing AI

Explore AI through both teacher and student perspectives. Participants will gain skills to elevate their teaching methods and propel student learning by crafting standards-aligned lessons infused with AI. This immersive module equips you with practical insights, impactful tools, and engaging strategies to harness AI's potential, fostering deeper student understanding and enhancing classroom engagement.  

Module 4: Adopting AI

Explore AI by analyzing state standards. Participants will gain skills to elevate their teaching methods and propel student learning by creating standards-aligned activities with AI assistance. This hands-on module gives practice with creating activities that are standard aligned with real-world resources to foster a deeper student understanding and enhancing classroom engagement.

Module 5: Becoming an Innovator for AI

Engage in collaborative exercises to craft a customized AI Resource Guide, targeting school leaders, communities, students, or teachers to enhance understanding and foster engagement. Additionally, the module will give participants time to collaboratively explore innovative ideas, share practical experiences, and ignite discussions on how best to use AI.