Artificial intelligence (AI) has already begun to change our lives. The educational environment is no different. Those who use it wisely in schools will benefit greatly, as will their students. Learn guiding principles for implementing artificial intelligence in schools that center justice, equity, and compassion and a world that works for all. Participants in this course will learn about AI tools available for curriculum planning, strategic planning, and intervention design. All are encouraged to bring challenges they have in any of these areas. Once introduced to these tools, participants will have the opportunity to try them to address the challenges they face in their educational practice in a supported, community learning environment. This is the beginning of a creative journey that educators and our species will be on for many years to come.

Objectives
Participants will be able to:

• Articulate principles for wisely implementing artificial intelligence in schools.
• Gain foundational understanding of AI in the educational landscape.
• Learn to use AI tools for curriculum planning, strategic planning, and personalized learning design.
• Discover creative applications of AI to foster innovation and enhance educational practices.

Outline
Session 1: Introduction to AI in Education and Planning

• Grounding practice
• Exploration of the current state of AI and its relevance to education
• A look at AI trends and technologies in education
• AI applications case studies that have worked well
• AI tools for curriculum and strategic planning
• Uses of AI in designing lesson plans and learning experiences
• Guiding principles for AI integration into educational frameworks

Session 2: Designing Personalized Learning Plans with AI and Creative Applications

• Grounding practice
• AI’s role in individualizing instruction
• Practice using AI to individualize instruction
• Creating and assessing personalized learning plans
• Ways AI can be used to support critical and creative thinking, as well as lifelong learning
• Showcase of AI solutions to educational challenges
• Goal setting for future uses of AI

Trainer’s Profile
Jill S. is a  social and emotional learning trainer and coach based out of Blaine, WA, USA. For most of her 25-year career, she has worked in American and Chinese public and independent schools with young people (ages 2-18) and their families as a teacher, school administrator, and most recently the Teacher Coach and Academic Director of Pullman Community Montessori in Washington state. Holding a master’s degree in educational leadership from DePaul University in Chicago, IL, USA, as well as a Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Facilitator qualification from Brown University, she brings a mindful lens to educational practice. She has practiced meditation for thirty years and has led meditation practice groups for fifteen years. She is fascinated by the ways that schools acculturate students and enjoys sharing tools to help make classrooms and subsequently cultures places that work for us all!

Methodology
Didactic presentation, case studies, drawing, discussion, sitting meditation practice, small group discussion, exploration of AI tools, large group discussion, and writing activities.

Platform
Zoom
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Target Audience
Teachers, counselors, school leaders, and organizational leaders serving students of any age.

Fees
1 person: SGD400.00 (USD320.00)/person
2 to 4 person: SGD380.00 (USD310.00)/person
5 person & more: SGD360.00 (USD300.00)/person
E-certificate will be issued

Other Details
Duration: 2 days, 6 hours
Closing Date:  23 Mar 2025

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