AIEmpoweredEDU2025: Full Schedule

9:45am PDT

Beyond the Hype: An Educator's Guide to Practical Applications of AI

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

This interactive workshop will empower educators to harness the power of AI to personalize learning experiences for all students. We will explore various AI tools and resources, including generative AI and AI-powered tutoring platforms, designed to address diverse learning needs and remove barriers to meaningful instruction. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with these tools, explore a curated AI resource hub, and engage in collaborative discussions to share knowledge, address ethical considerations, and develop strategies for equitable AI integration in their classrooms.
The session will prioritize tools and strategies that cater to students with diverse cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and disabilities, while also addressing digital equity. Presenters will emphasize the importance of identifying and mitigating potential biases in AI algorithms and datasets, protecting student data privacy, and understanding how AI algorithms work to ensure their responsible and ethical use in education. Through interactive demonstrations, hands-on exploration, small group discussions, and open Q&A, participants will develop practical skills in prompt engineering and tool selection to ensure AI effectively supports student learning and well-being.

Speakers

Nicole Soriano

Assistant Professor of Education at Morningside University, Morningside University

Dr. Nicole Soriano is an Assistant Professor of Education at Morningside University, where she teaches in the Master of Teaching program. Her work centers on guiding pre-service and in-service teachers in designing and conducting action research for their theses. This includes designing... Read More →

Michelle Harris

Research Fellow, University of Portland

Michelle Harris, MS is a Research Fellow at the University of Portland. She is graduating in May 2025 with her Doctorate in Education. Her research focus areas are Restorative Justice Practices in Education, Best Practices in Education, and Equitable, Safe AI use in Education. Her... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Shiley Hall Room 124

AI for Inclusive & Impactful Education

11:00am PDT

AI in Action: Student Voices and Classroom Innovation in Middle School

Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Shiley Hall Room 124

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming learning experiences in middle school classrooms through the eyes of those who know it best—students and educators. In this dynamic, student-centered session, attendees will hear directly from middle school students as they showcase AI-infused projects and share how these tools are helping them think critically, solve real-world problems, and express their creativity.

Alongside the students, experienced educator Ben Lloyd will offer practical strategies, lesson ideas, and classroom-tested tools for integrating AI into core subjects. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI in education or looking to deepen your practice, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to bring student-led AI learning into your own classroom.

Key Highlights:
• Real student project showcases and reflections
• Tools and techniques for middle school AI integration
• Practical advice from experienced teacher Ben Lloyd
• Q&A and audience interaction to spark new ideas

Speakers

Ben Lloyd and MS Students

Library and Instructional Technology Teacher, Beaverton School District

Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Shiley Hall Room 124

AI for Inclusive & Impactful Education

1:30pm PDT

AI, Cognitive Offloading, and Critical Thinking

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Shiley Hall Room 124

As the influence of generative AI (genAI) on education continues to grow, teachers and school leaders face the challenge of determining if, how and when these tools should be integrated into classrooms. We need to be thinking about how AI can help enhance learning without undermining student creativity and critical skill development. Leaning on ODE’s recently updated genAI guidance for schools, this session explores how a balanced approach to using these tools can help ensure use of AI serves as a tool for growth while avoiding overreliance that fosters the critical offloading of skill and ability. Attendees will gain insights into when and how to incorporate genAI appropriately, focusing on scaffolding strategies that support foundational skill-building, critical thinking, and creativity. Participants will examine real-world examples, identify risks of over-reliance on AI, and explore frameworks for thoughtful and purposeful integration that help to empower students in their own learning trajectory as they move towards a future shaped, in part, by AI.

Speakers

Brian Baker

Digital Learning Education Specialist, Oregon Department of Education

Brian Baker is a proud advocate, educator, husband, and dog papa. In his 18 years working as an educator, first in Silicon Valley and later in Oregon, he has had the privilege of serving as a teacher, labor leader, curriculum designer & consultant for several edtech developers, instructional... Read More →

Sol Joye

Program Analyst for Digital Learning, Oregon Department of Education

Sol Joye is an award-winning educator who previously taught social studies and technology electives in grades 7 – 12 for over a decade in California and Oregon. In 2023, he joined the Oregon Department of Education as the Program Analyst for Digital Learning on the Well Rounded... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Shiley Hall Room 124

Leadership & Strategic Planning

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