Dr. Michael Hind - Keynote Speaker
Michael Hind is a Distinguished Research Staff Member at the IBM Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York. His current research passion is in the general area of Trustworthy AI, focusing on governance, transparency, explain ability and fairness of AI systems. He currently leads the FactSheets project at IBM Research. After receiving his Ph.D. from NYU in 1991, Dr. Hind spent 7 years as an assistant/associate professor of computer science at SUNY - New Paltz.
Dr. Hind's keynote will focus on a general understanding of how Artificial Intelligence works. What we as teachers can do and can't do and the dangers of misusing Artificial Intelligence with many examples.
Dr. Derek Tranchina - Workshop Presenter
Derek Tranchina currently serves as the Director of Special Projects for the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC), where he acts as Principal of the New Jersey Virtual School, runs the GED program at a local county jail, and manages a professional development academy for educators. He is an adjunct professor of education at Monmouth University, an educational technology consultant, a Google Certified Trainer, a writer, and a nationally recognized speaker.
Workshop Focus
There is no question that AI is revolutionizing teaching and learning. In this session we will explore how AI will impact our classrooms and what teachers and schools should do to adapt. We will discuss concerns surrounding assessment, ethics, internet safety, and educational opportunity, as well as AI's potential for personalized learning, AR, VR, and more. Teachers can expect to walk away with concrete examples and strategies for teaching in the world of AI.