August 5th: AI Essentials for Educators

AI ESSENTIALS FOR EDUCATORS

August 5th 9:30am -12:30pm PDT

½ - DAY WORKSHOP

$97 Individual | $450 School License

LEVERAGE YOUR TEACHING SKILLS FOR AI SUCCESS

Transform how you use AI in your classroom by applying the teaching expertise you already have. Develop customized AI implementation plans that align with the objectives of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative and ethical AI practices.

No technical background required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO

• Develop, refine, and apply AI strategies to your own teaching methods
• Understand the foundational role of your existing pedagogical knowledge in effectively and quickly integrating AI tools.
• Evaluate the potential of AI to enhance all your own practices, from student evaluation to lesson development to report writing.
• Participate in communities of practice that share and apply insights on AI.

YOUR VIRTUAL WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

• Engaging demonstrations connecting AI concepts to familiar teaching scenarios
• Hands-on practice with educational AI applications
• Simple frameworks for implementing AI across curriculum areas
• Practical strategies that work in real classrooms
• Mental models that make understanding AI easy
• Opportunities to explore and address and discuss key ethical concerns

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE

• Bi-Monthly sessions to be aligned with emerging regulations and mandates
• Continuing AI Essential education with hands-on practice
• Updates and alignment with evolving AI education regulations
• 5 sessions - Details to follow.
• Private AI server installed on site
• Secure learning and exploration for students and teachers
• Full AI capability with complete data sovereignty
• Pricing TBD

REGISTER TODAY!

AI Essentials for Educators Frequently Asked Questions

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Q: What is the "AI Essentials for Educators" workshop?

A: A half-day virtual workshop that helps educators leverage their existing teaching expertise for effective AI collaboration. The workshop focuses on applying the Pedagogical Cycle framework to AI interaction rather than teaching technical skills.

Q: When is the workshop taking place?

A: August 5th, 2025.

Q: How long is the workshop?

A: This is a half-day virtual workshop.

Q: Who developed this workshop?

A: The workshop was developed by a collaborative team including James Hammer (Digital Learning Design specialist with AI for Learning Certification), Thomas Boles (Founder of Salesian Academy), and Bryan Polivka (PolivkaVox LLC).

CONTENT & STRUCTURE

Q: What will I learn in this workshop?

A: You'll learn how to apply your existing teaching expertise to AI collaboration, understand the Pedagogical Cycle framework, practice effective AI interaction through demonstration and hands-on activities, and develop implementation strategies for your educational context.

Q: How is the workshop structured?

A: The workshop consists of two modules:

1. Reframing AI Through the Pedagogical Lens
2. Understanding AI Through a Pedagogical Lens

Q: Do I need technical AI knowledge to participate?

A: No. The workshop is specifically designed for educators without technical backgrounds. It builds on your existing teaching expertise rather than requiring new technical skills.

Q: How is this different from other AI training for educators?

A: Instead of teaching technical AI skills, this workshop helps you recognize that the same skills you use with students (providing context, giving feedback, evaluating outputs) transfer directly to effective AI collaboration.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

Q: What is the cost to attend?

A: $97 for individual registration or $450 for a school license that covers up to 25 educators.

Q: What's included in the school license?

A: The school license includes workshop participation for up to 25 educators, all workshop materials, and access to follow-up sessions and community support.

Q: Is this a one-time event or is there ongoing support?

A: In addition to the workshop, participants receive access to 5 bi-monthly follow-up sessions aligned with emerging regulations and best practices.

Q: What technology or equipment will I need?

A: As this is a virtual workshop, you'll need a computer with internet access and video/audio capabilities.

OUTCOMES & BENEFITS

Q: How will this help me in my classroom?

A: You'll be able to effectively use AI to create curriculum-aligned materials, differentiate instruction, develop assessments, and enhance your teaching practice while maintaining your pedagogical expertise at the center.

Q: Will this help with federal AI education mandates?

A: Yes. The workshop aligns with the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative's emphasis on ethical AI practices and will position you and your school for compliance with emerging mandates.

Q: What materials will I receive?

A: Participants receive workshop materials, implementation frameworks, classroom-ready strategies, and access to a community of practice for ongoing support.

Q: Can I get professional development credit for this workshop?

A: While we don't provide PD credits directly, many districts will accept our completion certificate. Check with your administration about their professional development policies.

PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH

Q: What is the "Pedagogical Cycle Framework"?

A: It's a five-phase framework that educators naturally use with students: Needs Assessment & Goal Setting, Context & Knowledge Sharing, Guided Creation & Implementation, Formative Review & Feedback, and Reflection & Application. The workshop shows how this same cycle applies to AI collaboration.

Q: How does this connect to my current teaching practice?

A: The workshop demonstrates how the skills you already use as an educator—providing context, giving feedback, evaluating outputs—are exactly what make AI collaboration effective.

Q: Will this help me with ethical concerns about AI?

A: Yes. The workshop addresses ethical considerations within educational contexts and provides frameworks for evaluating AI-generated content for classroom appropriateness.

Q: How will this benefit my students?

A: By learning to effectively collaborate with AI while maintaining your pedagogical expertise, you'll be able to create more personalized, engaging learning experiences for your students across all ability levels.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Q: What are the bi-monthly follow-up sessions?

A: These are 5 sessions aligned with emerging regulations and best practices, providing continuing education, hands-on practice, and updates on evolving AI education mandates.

Q: What is the Private AI Server option mentioned in the materials?

A: For schools interested in enhanced data privacy and security, we offer consultation on implementing private AI servers that keep your school's data on campus. Contact us for pricing and feasibility assessment.

Q: How do I register?

A: Registration is available through our website .

Q: Can I speak with someone about bringing this to my entire school or district?

A: Yes, please contact us to discuss school or district-wide implementation.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Q: Will this workshop address how to help students use AI?

A: No, this workshop focuses on how educators can use AI to enhance their own teaching practice. However, by learning to effectively collaborate with AI yourself, you'll be better positioned to guide students in appropriate AI use and develop AI literacy in your classroom.

Q: Does the workshop address the best ways to detect AI-generated content or prevent cheating?

A: No, this workshop does not focus on detection tools or preventing student AI use. Instead, we help educators understand how to leverage AI as a collaborative tool for creating better educational materials and enhancing their teaching effectiveness.

Q: What type of AI models are addressed in the workshop?

A: The workshop focuses on Large Language Models (LLMs) - text-based AI systems like ChatGPT and Claude. We do not cover image generation, video creation, or other specialized AI applications, concentrating instead on conversational AI tools most relevant to educational content creation.

Q: Will you provide login credentials to a specific AI platform?

A: No, we do not provide access to specific AI platforms during the workshop. However, we will demonstrate principles and techniques that work across multiple AI platforms, and participants can apply these approaches to whichever AI tools their school or district makes available.

Q: Will my data be protected during hands-on activities?

A: We do not collect or store any personal or educational data during the workshop. However, participants should be aware that when using any AI platform, their inputs may be processed by that platform according to their terms of service. We recommend using generic examples rather than actual student information during practice activities.