Nebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference 2024

An interactive card game to teach players how algorithms work and how the reality of the internet is that everything we do is now considered data. Through an interactive game play scenario, Joe will help technical and non-technical people come together to understand the impact algorithms have on our lives while considering what they an do day to day to help educate. their students, colleagues and community.

Let’s show students how to use Artificial intelligence in a positive way! Try to catch them using it for good and not evil. I will show you tips and tricks and tools to have students using AI in a positive manner.

This session examines how artificial intelligence (AI) impacts our ability to consume, create, and ethically participate in digital spaces. Given the abundance of new AI technologies emerging, we'll share new activities that help students practice the same digital citizenship dispositions they always have and apply them to new AI dilemmas. How do students believe what they see, create with integrity, and promote their mental health and values? How do educators best guide them with curious, open minds to navigate AI thoughtfully and safely? Join us to explore ready-to-use lesson plans on AI literacy from Common Sense Education.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into education is rapidly evolving, promising transformative changes in teaching, learning, and assessment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney will share their initial research to discern how public school superintendents, principals, teachers, and directors of library media’s understanding of AI policy and usage. During this session the research team will share research findings and discuss implications for future AI efforts around policy and productivity in schools.

Explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that can lighten the workload of educators and help guide students through college access. Learn how AI can revolutionize tasks like crafting recommendation letters and exploring career opportunities while creating and customizing chatbots through prompt engineering.