Concurrent Session III: 12:50 PM – 1:50 PM, EST  (60 minutes)

• 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) 
  
  As the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) grows in educational environments, the use of AI presents new challenges, including the hidden implications of AI bias and unintended consequences of this phenomenon. This presentation offers the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, understand, and address bias in AI. The session will provide insight on the origins and types of bias in AI; the effects of biases; and how to navigate AI to enhance equity. Real-world examples and practical strategies, will help attendees critically assess AI tools and counteract bias.
  
  Target Audience: 6-12 teachers and college students
  
  
• Workshop 8: Smart Learning: Using Technology to Erase Barriers
   (Gihan (Gigi) Mohamad, William Paterson University of New Jersey)
  
  This presentation aims to explore how various technological advancements can be utilized to overcome the diverse barriers to learning that students face. By leveraging technology, we can create more inclusive, accessible, and effective educational environments that cater to the needs of all learners. The objective is to provide an overview of the different types of barriers to learning and present specific technologies and digital tools that can address these barriers.
  
  Target Audience: K-12 teachers, School library Media Specialists
  
  
• Workshop 9: Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Across the Disciplines: A Report from the National Technology Leadership Summit 
  (Michael Sean, The Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE))
  
  The National Technology Leadership Summit (NTLS), held annually in Washington, DC, brings together national leaders from educational associations and related organizations. The recent National Technology Leadership Summit featured a strand that focused on the integration of AI in Education Across the Disciplines. Leveraging the expertise of leaders from several educational professional associations, NTLS explored the level to which AI is being integrated across their disciplines. One area of focus included issues related to diversity, ethics, and access. Plans to publish this work are underway.
  
  Target Audience: P-20