This 2-hour CEU is designed to help individuals and educators gain understanding of the rapid changes of AI and obtain valuable insight about how AI can be used to help educators become more proficient and inspire new ways of learning. It is designed for educators at any stage in their career, education administrators, parents, students, and individuals who desire a better understanding of artificial intelligence in the education sector.

In this CEU, educators and attendees will learn about:

Artificial Intelligence in the Educational and the Learning Landscape

• What is AI?
• AI trends
• How to effectively use it in the classroom
• Warnings about privacy and ethical uses
• How to increase your effectiveness and efficiency using AI tools
• Principles for use
• Where do we go from here?
• Obtain tools kits for teaching and learning with AI

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In recent years, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the economic and social landscape but has also impacted the educational system and learning styles. Some of the fastest growing roles are being driven by technology and digitalization and students must be prepared. This rapidly evolving technology is expected to be adopted and is transforming lives and drastically impacting teaching and learn styles. Whether we like it or not, AI is a tool that will forever change our lives.

Artificial intelligence tools have been part of our lives for years. If you’ve ever played a game against a computer, used Siri or Alexa, or even scrolled through your social media feed, you’ve already interacted with AI. However, for many, OpenAI’s fall 2022 release of ChatGPT, a language processing chatbot, brought AI to the forefront of people’s attention for the first time.

At the 2020 World Economic Forum, it was predicted that by 2025, AI will displace or replace an estimated 85 million jobs. However, 97 million new roles will emerge to operate these tools, and understand, interpret, and verify outputs.

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Renowned speaker, educator, and EdTech enthusiast, Vicki Davis, known by many as “The Cool Cat Teacher,” is a 22-year veteran educator, an award-winning author, blogger, podcaster, and recognized expert in artificial intelligence. As a global collaborator, Vicki's accomplishments include collaborating with students and teachers around the world, fostering understanding and collaboration, and was awarded the ISTE 2006 Online Learning Award. Among other accomplishments, Vicki was recognized as the Top Education Voice 2020, Top Education Influencer of 2021 - ISC Research, hosts the Cool Cat Teacher Blog and the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast, and is a Director of Instructional Technology.

Speaking at events by tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Dell, Vicki aspires to innovative classroom technology and has gained recognition as having One of the Top 10 Financially Literate Classrooms in the US! As a technology advocate, she has shared over 100 keynotes worldwide on topics ranging from differentiating instruction to the ethical use of artificial intelligence in teaching.

With a philosophy to “Innovate Like a Turtle,” Vicki believes in the power of consistent, gradual innovation in the classroom and embracing artificial intelligence to increase teaching and learning opportunities.

This course is being offered by Albany State University in collaboration with the Darton Health Professions Foundation. It is eligible for 2 hours of continued educational units for 2024 and is a must attend if you are an educator trying to navigate the changes in your classroom and students with artificial intelligence.

*Certificates will be provided via email after course completion.

***All proceeds benefit student scholarships.**