Artificial Intelligence Readiness for Educators Virtual Workshop
A Critical Thinking Approach To AI In The Classroom
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April 16 or Apr 30, 2025
Online
$99.00 CAD
4:30pm to 6:30pm EST
April 15 or April 29
Not sure where to begin with Artificial Intelligence?
Join I-Think’s virtual AI Readiness for Educators Workshop to demystify AI and gain knowledge and skills to apply to, and inform, your teaching practice.
Why this workshop?
There is an (overwhelming) abundance of information and a sense of urgency about AI, yet many educators are unsure of the role AI should or should not play in learning. This workshop is designed specifically for educators wanting a space to learn about AI and to explore its implications for their students. AI is already present in your, and students’ lives; they are likely using or interacting with it without fully understanding its workings, benefits, limitations, and risks! Join this workshop to bridge that gap and deepen understanding.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed specifically for educators to expand their understanding of AI and help them grapple with the specific challenges that educators face in classrooms and in schools.
“Knowing its capabilities has opened my eyes to utilizing AI as an actual tool to assist my classroom curriculum planning and increasing engagement.”
2024 AI Readiness Participant
What you’ll experience:
- Learning Environment: You’ll be welcomed into a collaborative learning environment of peers who value sharing insights, developing new ideas, and building valuable connections.
- Demystify AI! Learn how AI works (in plain language) and gain understanding of AI concepts that all educators should know before bringing it into the classroom We’ll cover:
- How Large Language Models Work: Understand the mechanics (in plain language) behind AI language models and their classroom applications.
- Data is the new currency! Understand how to think about data in the world of Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithms, Bias, and Heuristics: Dive into the ethical considerations and biases inherent in AI algorithms.
- Mental Models: Explore how mental models shape our interaction with technology and problem-solving.
- Future-Ready Skills: Identify and discuss the essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking that are crucial for the future.
- Opposing Models: Leveraging multiple stakeholder perspectives to identify insights and uncover deeper understanding.
- Problem Solving Framework: Utilize the Pro-Pro Chart, a critical thinking tool developed by I-Think and inspired by the Integrative Thinking methodology, to explore opposing models of AI integration in education. This tool is part of the I-Think Real-World Problem Solving journey, helping educators to deepen their understanding and develop nuanced views on AI’s potential uses and implications.
What you’ll leave with
- Confidence in knowing where to begin exploring AI with students in ways that foster critical thinking and informed-use.
- An understanding and perspective on potential opportunities, limitations and ethical considerations related to AI in your teaching practice and within student learning.
- Hands-on experience with the Pro-Pro Chart, a problem-solving tool within the Integrative Thinking toolbox
“That much more focus and effort must be applied to thinking about how AI can connect us, see patterns in our own behaviours, and help us build community in ways that we couldn’t before, in spite of our best efforts”
AI Readiness Participant
“If Canada’s educators do not have AI literacy, fluency, and ethical understanding of AI, Canada’s educators will not be equipped to teach and guide young people and future leaders with the necessary skills.
Heidi Siwak, Co-Facilitator
As AI technologies become more integrated into daily life, there is an urgent need to prepare educators for this reality. At I-Think, we believe in harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize learning experiences and that starts by helping educators become AI Ready. I can’t wait to be in this learning with you.”
