Educational leaders dive into AI opportunities and challenges at the AI K12 Deeper Learning Summit
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Irvine, Calif. February 22, 2024 – A groundbreaking national educational summit, co-hosted by the UC Irvine School of Education, focused on AI and K-12 education is taking place March 1 & 2 at the Westin Hotel in Anaheim. The School of Education featured presenters for the AI K12 Deeper Learning Summit include professors June Ahn, Kylie Peppler and Mark Warschauer, and Ph.D. student Daniel Ritchie.
More than 650 educators, policymakers and organizational leaders from three countries and 31 states will participate – including representatives from 102 school districts, 14 colleges and universities, 11 county offices of education, nine foundations, and over 50 education nonprofits and businesses – showcasing a wide-ranging commitment to deepening AI learning. |
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The summit is aimed at empowering educational leaders with cutting-edge insights and strategies for smartly and safely integrating AI into K-12 education. The event will explore both the tremendous opportunities for AI to improve teaching and learning in schools and the potential risks and challenges of AI in our schools. The summit will feature interactive workshops, expert presentations, and robust discussions on AI's role in enhancing student engagement and learning.
UC Irvine presentations include:
Anaheim Union Superintendent Michael Matsuda remarked: "The AI K12 Deeper Learning Summit marks a significant milestone in our journey towards leveraging AI tools for the betterment of humankind. The support from our sponsors is not just financial; it's a strong vote of confidence in our vision to transform learning through technology."
Event highlights include engaging workshops and "spark" talks by AI experts and educational innovators, discussions on the ethical dimensions and career pathways in AI, and networking opportunities with educators and leaders from diverse regions.
Along with the School of Education, the summit is co-hosted by Anaheim Union High School District, and Digital Promise and aiEDU. Convening sponsors and grant supporters of this event include Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, eKadence Learning Foundation, Google for Education, and the Stuart Foundation.
UC Irvine presentations include:
- “AI to Help Students with Career Exploration” on March 1, featuring Dr. Ahn
- “Spark Talks with Keith Strier and Dr. June Ahn” on March 1
- “AI, Storytelling and Supporting ELL Students” on March 1, featuring Dr. Peppler
- “Promoting AI Literacy in K-12 Schools” on March 1, featuring Dr. Warschauer and Daniel Ritchie, Ph.D. student
- “Building Better Edtech Through Feedback Loops” on March 2, featuring Dr. Peppler
- “The 5C Measurement Project and AI” on March 2, featuring Dr. Ahn
Anaheim Union Superintendent Michael Matsuda remarked: "The AI K12 Deeper Learning Summit marks a significant milestone in our journey towards leveraging AI tools for the betterment of humankind. The support from our sponsors is not just financial; it's a strong vote of confidence in our vision to transform learning through technology."
Event highlights include engaging workshops and "spark" talks by AI experts and educational innovators, discussions on the ethical dimensions and career pathways in AI, and networking opportunities with educators and leaders from diverse regions.
Along with the School of Education, the summit is co-hosted by Anaheim Union High School District, and Digital Promise and aiEDU. Convening sponsors and grant supporters of this event include Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, eKadence Learning Foundation, Google for Education, and the Stuart Foundation.
