In this hybrid book study, participants will dive into the world of AI, especially looking at some of the potential risks of AI. As Dr. Joy Buolamwini writes, "Computers are a reflection of both the aspirations and the limitations of the people who create them." In addition to reading Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human In a World of Machines by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, participants will also explore the new AI Scope and Sequence for PreK-12. There will be 3 required synchronous Zoom sessions to discuss the book and related materials. Participants will complete online assignments around each session.

This course will focus on technological literacy and strategies for using tech tools across subjects and will provide you with free teaching resources. Participants will explore Google tools, ChatGPT, and AI tools, and learn to create interactive classrooms with activities like presentations, digital portfolios, and coding. The course includes hands-on experience with animation tools (Moovly, GoAnimate, Voki, Animaker), quiz and assessment tools (Plickers, Kahoot), and coding platforms (Coding.org, Scratch, X-Ray Goggles). We will also explore digital portfolios and differentiation strategies to enhance your teaching methods and, at the conclusion of the class, you will have the tools needed to boost student engagement and classroom learning.

Participants will investigate how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information as well as what teaching techniques support students' learning the most. The course provides tips on how to grab students' attention, keep it, improve their memory, and prepare them for tests. In order to ensure that all students achieve their potential, students will acquire cutting-edge methods for creating lessons and assessments as well as for modifying instructional strategies. Participants will examine a range of learning techniques that can be applied to enhance student mastery of relevant material. Utilizing online resources will improve your knowledge and abilities. You will find online materials that will complement and enhance your course work during this course. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.

This online course will equip K-12 educators with innovative strategies to improve their teaching practices through systematic self-reflection and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)/technology tools. Participants will explore methods for effective reflective journaling, utilize data and student feedback, and harness AI to enhance lesson planning and classroom management. Educators will engage in peer observations, technology-enhanced reflection, and develop actionable plans to refine their instructional approach. By the end of this course, educators will be adept at using reflection and technology to foster a more effective and fulfilling teaching experience.

In this online course, we will closely examine the strategies used to effectively teach English as a New Language (ENL) students. We will focus on best practices including co-teaching, helpful web tools, strategies for classroom teaching, and meaningful classroom talk. We will brainstorm ways to involve parents as we create a welcoming classroom environment for all students. We will explore resources and cross-reference lesson plans and curriculums so that each teacher has customized lesson plans to address individual needs. At the end of the course, you will have a toolkit that will include visual ideas, translation resources, conversation tools and vocabulary resources.