Navigating AI in Education: Empowering Best Practices for the Classroom

Schedule

Wed Mar 18 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

815 N Orlando Smith St | Oglesby, IL

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This interactive workshop guides educators through the exciting landscape of AI and its practical applications in teaching and learning.
About this Event


Navigating AI in Education

This interactive workshop guides educators through the exciting landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its practical applications in teaching and learning. Participants will explore effective strategies for integrating AI tools to enhance instruction, personalize learning experiences, and streamline administrative tasks. We will delve into key best practices, including ethical considerations, ensuring data privacy, and fostering critical thinking in an AI-infused environment. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of AI's potential, discover practical tools, and develop a roadmap for responsibly leveraging AI to enrich student engagement and pedagogical outcomes. Please bring a Chromebook or laptop and your account’s ability to access AI tools like Google Gemini and ChatGPT.


Your registration fee includes lunch!

PD Hours: 5

Facilitator: Ben Sondgeroth

Location: IVCC CTC 124

Cost: $50 (or $30 for co-op member schools. See list below)

PL Co-op Members:

Allen Otter #65

Earlville #9

Deer Park #82

Grand Ridge #95

La Salle Elementary #122

Leland #1

Lostant #425

Marquette Academy

Ottawa Township High School #140

Serena #2

Seneca Grade School #170

Seneca High School #160

Tonica #79

Wallace #195

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Please be advised of our cancellation and refund policies: If you need to cancel your registration, you may log into your Eventbrite account at any time. You may request a refund of a workshop registration fee up to seven days before the scheduled event. We cannot refund the transaction fees. Failure to cancel seven days prior to the workshop date will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.

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Where is it happening?

815 N Orlando Smith St, 815 North Orlando Smith Street, Oglesby, United States

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Tickets

USD 30.00 to USD 50.00

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