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AI Innovation Summit Takes Place February 3–5, 2025
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Explore the power of artificial intelligence in K-12 education! Whether you’re new to AI or already implementing it, the AI Innovation Summit (February 3-5, 2025) offers the opportunity to come together to gain knowledge and explore strategies!

ESD 121’s EdTech Coordinator, Trinh Pham, is presenting multiple sessions:

  • Enhancing AI Outputs through Prompt Optimization
    This session will navigate through a variety of prompt outputs with differing complexities, explore case studies, and use practical tools for an immersive learning experience.

    Presenters: Trinh Pham (PSESD 121), Dr. Shannon Thissen (ESD 113)
     
  • Strategic AI Prompting: Creating and Validating AI Content
    Participants will gain valuable insights into the results produced by generative AI, learn to create impactful prompts using prompt engineering frameworks and assess outputs through established diagnostic evaluation frameworks. Join us to refine your skills in developing and evaluating AI-generated content.

    Presenters: Trinh Pham (PSESD 121), Dr. Shannon Thissen (ESD 113)
     
  • Explore AI’s role in enhancing lesson planning
    Explore how AI fosters inclusive, personalized learning for all students, supporting UDL. Gain practical insights to implement these technologies effectively. Join us to empower diverse learners and create an inclusive educational environment through responsible AI use.

    Presenters: Trinh Pham (PSESD 121), Dr. Shannon Thissen (ESD 113)

Learn more about this event at www.waesd.org/ai-summit!

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