Breakout Workshops
Concurrent Session I (60 minutes): 8:40 AM–9:40 AM, EST:
Concurrent Session II (60 minutes): 9:50 AM – 10:50 AM, EST:
Concurrent Session IV (60 minutes): 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, EST:
Concurrent Session I (60 minutes): 8:40 AM–9:40 AM, EST:
- Workshop 1: Leveraging ChatGPT to Support Linguistically Diverse Parents
(Heejung An, William Paterson University of NJ) - Workshop 2: Building Diverse Virtual Libraries Using Google Slides and Bitmojis
(Neil Grimes, William Paterson University of NJ; Elizabeth Van Pate, Baltimore City Community College) - Workshop 3: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Technology: Enhancing Inclusive Learning Environments
(Claudia Heisterman, Bound Brook School District)
Concurrent Session II (60 minutes): 9:50 AM – 10:50 AM, EST:
- Workshop 4: Leveraging Amira as an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Reading Assistant: Supporting Equitable and Personalized Learning for Bilingual Children with Language and Special Needs
(Jennifer Chen, Kean University; ChareMone’ Perez, NJ Public School) - Workshop 5: Empowering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Digital Age
(Diallo Sessoms, Salisbury University) - Workshop 6: Revolutionizing K-12 Science Education: Harnessing Technology for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(Karen Spence, American History High School, Newark Public School District)
- Workshop 7: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Unveiled: Exploring Bias in AI and its Effects on Education
(Sue-Anne Alonso, Wayne Valley High School; Richard Chomko, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering) - Workshop 8: Smart Learning: Using Technology to Erase Barriers
(Gigi Mohamad, William Paterson University of NJ) - Workshop 9: Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Across the Disciplines: A Report from the National Technology Leadership Summit
(Michael Searson, The Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)).
Concurrent Session IV (60 minutes): 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, EST:
- Workshop 10: Ideas, Approaches, and Strategies for DEI in the Learning, Design, and Technology Curriculum
(Curtis J. Bonk, Indiana University) - Workshop 11: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Connectivism
(Benjamin Brown, Stetson University) - Workshop 12: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Image Generators to Promote DEIA in the Classroom
(Triada Samaras, Kean University)
