Making Sense of AI

What is our job as educators in a world being disrupted by generative artificial intelligence (AI)? How do we embrace the potential of this powerful tool while staying aware of, and hopefully avoiding, its pitfalls? This introductory workshop offers educators relevant and practical entry points to begin the process of making sense of AI.
The day is divided into two parts:
In the morning, we’ll focus on building our own AI literacy. We’ll learn about the latest developments in generative AI technology, define ethical and responsible use, discuss specific applications and innovations happening in education, and engage in guided, hands-on practice with AI tools, trying different prompts and use cases. We’ll consider how both educators and students are and will use generative AI as part of the life of school.
In the afternoon, we’ll design responses to generative AI. After looking at both AI-resistant and AI-assisted assessment strategies, participants will identify an assessment or activity from their class that needs to be redesigned. They will have a chance to plan, share, and reflect on their work with colleagues.
Participants will:
- Explore the current state of AI in education
- Understand core principles of using generative artificial intelligence effectively
- Practice a variety of prompts and use cases that are relevant to the day-to-day work and goals of educators 
- Identify the ways in which their assessments do (and do not) need to be redesigned in response to generative AI

Classroom-based educators as well as school leaders. Ideal for teams!
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for.
Registration may be transferred to a different person up to 7 days before a session. However refunds will not be given, and a session missed for any reason will not be refunded.
Below we have outlined our cancellation and refund policy, which we have in place to ensure the most accurate numbers when we secure well in advance locations, catering, and facilitators. Thank you for understanding.
For our ongoing programs or one-day intensives, refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to 22 days before the scheduled starting date. We are unable to provide refunds for cancellations made 21 days or less prior to the first day of a workshop. A missed session that is part of an ongoing program is non-refundable and non-transferrable. For our summer institutes refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to 30 days before the scheduled starting date. We are unable to provide refunds for cancellations made 29 days or less prior to the first day of a summer institute.
Please contact us by email as soon as you know you cannot attend a workshop. This will allow us time to contact our waitlist and hopefully fill your spot.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Riviera Ridge School, 2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, United States