AIEmpoweredEDU2025: Full Schedule

9:45am PDT

A Balanced Approach to AI Integration at the Elementary Level

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

Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 305

Educators have concerns about the potential for AI to change how children's brains develop, particularly with regard to attention, social skills, and deep learning abilities. While AI tools can provide educational benefits, especially when designed to engage children interactively, there are concerns that excessive or passive use may hinder neural growth in key developmental areas. A balanced approach that includes real-world interactions, physical play, and cognitive engagement, combined with thoughtful AI use, is likely the healthiest for young children’s brain development.

In essence, while AI is not inherently harmful, its impact depends on how it is used in the context of children's overall developmental needs.

Speakers

Charlotte Gant

Neuroeducator, Clackamas ESD

Charlotte Gant is a passionate and dedicated educator with a heart for literacy and a knack for making learning fun! With experience spanning kindergarten through 5th grade, she’s worn many hats—educational assistant, teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, and even... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 305

Ethics/Equity/Access

11:00am PDT

Between Four Minds: Rethinking Human Relationships in the Age of AI

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

Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 305

What happens when two people interact – not just as humans – but as augmented thinkers, each accompanied by an invisible AI co-mind? In a world increasingly shaped by AI companions, copilots, and advisors, our once two-mind relationships (teacher-student, doctor-patient, colleague-colleague, partner-partner) are becoming entanglements between four minds: yours, mine, and our respective machines.

This interactive session introduces the emerging concept of "Between Four Minds," a framework for understanding how AI mediates, reshapes, and even complicates human-to-human dynamics. We’ll explore its implications for education, where students and teachers are no longer isolated thinkers, but hybrid minds – relying on AI for writing, feedback, tutoring, and even emotional regulation.

Through discussion, practical scenarios, and audience reflection, we’ll consider: How do we navigate this new terrain ethically and relationally? What does “authentic” human connection look like when AI is always in the room? Participants will leave with new language, fresh questions, and space to co-construct this evolving framework together.

Speakers

Eric Anctil

Professor of Media and Technology, University of Portland

Eric Anctil is a professor of media and technology at the University of Portland, where he directs the Higher Education and Student Affairs graduate program and teaches in a variety of disciplines. Eric is first and foremost a technology provocateur; he is not an evangelist for technology... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 305

Ethics/Equity/Access

1:30pm PDT

Elevating the Rigor of Learning for Every Learner with AI

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

Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 305

In this interactive, hands-on session, educators and school leaders will explore how to leverage Colleague AI to create differentiated learning experiences and implement mastery-based grading practices. Participants will learn to analyze and modify instructional tasks for different depths of knowledge (DOK) levels, ensuring rigorous and personalized learning opportunities for all students. Moreover, through hands-on practice with Colleague AI tools, educators will master the creation of standards-aligned, mastery-based rubrics and write detailed, growth-oriented feedback. The session emphasizes practical implementation, combining AI-enhanced capabilities with sound pedagogical frameworks to support diverse learner needs. Participants will leave with immediately applicable tools and strategies, including templates for differentiated task design, sample rubrics aligned with standards, and frameworks for implementing mastery-based grading in their classrooms.

Speakers

Min Sun

Director of Colleague AI, Colleague AI

Dr. Min Sun is the Co-Founder of Colleague AI, and Professor and Director of AmplifyLearn.AI, a National R&D Center in Generative AI in classroom instruction at the University of Washington. Dr. Min Sun specializes in AI/ML research and application developments in education, teacher... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Shiley Marcos Center for Design Room 305

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