The current information landscape is driven by clicks, pushing all content creators toward the same goal: a viral story. Traditional strategies for determining information credibility are no longer sufficient in this environment, where the tenets of ethics and accuracy are sometimes usurped by the need for engagement in the form of follows, likes, and shares.  Join Darren Hudgins, one of the coauthors of Developing Digital Detectives (ISTE 2021), as he helps attendees unpack the four detective lenses introduced in the book. During this session, he will give the attendees tangible strategies and access to mini-lessons they can use tomorrow with k-12 students to help them tackle today's ever-changing mis, dis, mal information landscape.

Embark on a interactive journey to discover the foundations of AI algorithms and their potential in education. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, create a text adventure game using generative AI, and share insights on the impact of this innovative technology in teaching and learning. Join us for a thought-provoking session that combines active learning strategies with basic and cutting-edge AI applications.

This session offers participants a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of AI while exploring practical ways to engage students and peers in active learning experiences that are both fun and educational.

Discover how to unravel complex interpersonal dynamics, shed light on destructive communication patterns, and guide your students/peers toward more fulfilling interactions. In this working session, we will explore the Drama Triangle, a simple but powerful way of seeing, naming, and changing the reactivity patterns humans fall into when our brains sense potential harm. You'll learn to rewire your reactivity patterns into "empowerment," taking full ownership of the thinking and behaviors needed to get the results you want. Drawing on brain science and current research, we will explore how our brains constantly work to protect us from harm and how those behaviors translate into classroom culture. You'll come away with practical tools to create a safer, more empowering learning environment for your students/peers.

We all have access to more information than we can process. We need to learn how to prioritize and digest it, and we also need to support our students and staff in learning to navigate the world of digital information. In this workshop, you will practice your digital detective skills, engage in lessons that can be used with students and staff, and have opportunities to think through redelivery to your staff. Finally, you will be immersed in an analog tool designed to facilitate difficult conversations with a polarized community of learners, educators, and/or parents.

Curiosity is innate in humans, yet schools often squelch students’ innate curiosity.  During this interactive session, we will look at the current learning science research to better understand curiosity and student engagement. But we won’t stop there. Participants will get an opportunity to experience engagement strategies that will help them cultivate engaging learning experiences in your school or classroom.

This workshop aimed at equipping K-12 students with the skills and knowledge to become responsible digital citizens. The workshop focuses on navigating today's ever-changing mis, dis, and mal information landscape. It includes four (4) instructional lessons that engage students in various media forms to enhance their learning experience and build critical thinking skills. These lessons cover online safety, digital privacy, algorithms, managing emotions, and responsible online behavior.