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| Manaiakalani @ ISTE Live 24 |
What was your main objective in attending?
When I learnt that I was going to be attending the ITSE Live 24 Conference, I really had to think about what I wanted to get out of it. I wanted to make sure that coming into the conference, that I had some idea on what I wanted to learn. I wanted to Stay Updated: Learn about the latest trends, research, and developments in educational technology. AI is a definite hot topic at the moment and the truth is that I am aware of it but I am not too sure on how I can use it effectively and positively in the classroom. In saying this, I say attending the conference as Professional Development: Attend workshops, sessions, and presentations to enhance skills and knowledge in using technology for teaching and learning. I was keen to explore literacy strategies and online tools available, both those I currently use and new ones, to find effective ways to integrate them into my subject area.
What worked well for you? i.e. did you accomplish a goal, what did you learn/see/hear that had the most impact on your thinking? Did anything surprise you?
I particularly enjoyed two aspects of my conference experience. First, the workshops and sessions introduced me to new ideas that significantly influenced my thinking. Second, discussing and collaborating with colleagues about what we learned and how to apply it in our schools was another highlight for me. The workshops that impacted my thinking and influenced me to see AI Generated learning in a way that empowers both student and teacher was Alex McMillan’s workshop - Setting Clear Expectations when Writing with AI. I loved that his workshop and the resources that he created uses AI in a great way where it questions students and the choices they have made in their prompts, leading them to consider AI’s generated prompts rather than just copying and pasting it. At the same time, Alex’s resources are mana-enhancing for the teacher in that the teacher still has a level of control in the bots and prompts the student’s use and they are not completely absent from the student’s learning or crafting of their text. I absolutely loved ‘The Gemini Experience’ - I really want to use this in my work and to share it with my colleagues. I also noticed a lack of indigenous voices through the workshops which I thought was strange as we had the keynote speaker (Lyla June Johnson) talk about the importance of indigenous peoples in technology but then this was not represented in the workshops.
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| @ Alex McMillan's Writing with AI workshop |
What would you do differently given a similar opportunity?
Plan Ahead: I would plan my schedule more meticulously to ensure I attend a balanced mix of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities that align closely with my professional goals and interests.
Take Detailed Notes: I would take more detailed notes during sessions and workshops to capture key insights, resources, and actionable ideas that I can implement or explore further after the conference. Reflect and Apply: After the conference, I would spend dedicated time reflecting on what I learned and how it can be applied to my practice or school environment, perhaps creating an action plan for implementation
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| @ ITSE Live 24 |
What opportunities are there for you or your school or cluster? You might link directly below to a relevant doc in the shared folder.
There are some great opportunities that can be and need to be shared to our respective schools (either separately or collectively). Some of these opportunities are:
Professional Development: Engage in workshops and training sessions to enhance teaching practices - Gemini Workshop + Alex McMillan: Setting Clear Expectations when Writing with AI Presentation (Canva)
Technology Integration: Implement new technologies into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences. Particularly with GEMINI, I really enjoyed seeing how this app can help consolidate information from different Google tools. I also like how it can generate meeting notes, agendas, support creative lesson planning, create presentation slides and even craft emails. Integrating Gemini into my own practice will help reduce the time I spend trying to create and it can do it within a matter of minutes. I believe that these are some of the opportunities that we can share with our colleagues.
What questions do you have? What might you need help with to follow up or action?
The questions that I have is:
- What is our school's policy on AI ? (If we have one, I need to get familiar with it.)
- What is our approach with AI?
- Do the AI resources that I have taken from the conference have a place in the curriculum at my school?
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| Final speaker @ ITSE Live 2024 |
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| @ Denver Conference Centre Denver CO |
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