SXSW EDU 2020

What Every Educator Needs to Know About AI

Description:

This session will explore the benefits and drawbacks Artificial Intelligence holds for K-12 classrooms. AI is increasingly being used in other sectors of the economy, such as health care and manufacturing. Now, it is making its way into educational technology products and services--and, by extension, K-12 curricula. This session will explore what the rise of AI means for K-12 teaching and curricula, with a special look at AI's role in preparing students for the future of work.

Related Media

Youtube Video
https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4564250/alyson-klein

Other Resources / Information

https://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2019/06/AI-questions-ISTE-teaching-learning.html

Takeaways

  1. Participants will learn how AI is being used in education technology, including intelligent tutors and academic early warning systems.
  2. Participants will learn about the problems with AI, including data privacy, accuracy, and bias concerns.
  3. Participants will learn how educators are preparing students to succeed in a workplace of the future driven by AI and machine learning.

Speakers

Organizer

Alyson Klein, Staff Writer, Education Week

Meta Information:

  • Tags: edtech
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: K-12 Education
  • Session Focus Area
  • Level: Basic Understanding
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