2024 Indiana Connected Educators Conference

In today's digital era, our students are in a world where technology is integral to their lives. Educators play a crucial role in equipping students with the tools to navigate the digital landscape responsibly and mindfully. Join Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Education Manager at Common Sense Education, to learn about a (free) Digital WellBeing Lesson collection that helps bring digital well-being support into the classroom. We take a look at topics like Values in Tech, Thinking Traps, and Healthy Media Habits. You'll leave with strategies and ideas on how to foster a school environment that promotes responsible technology use and student well -being.

How can AI Literacy prepare my school for a world of AI?  Join Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager at Common Sense Education,  as she  showcases how AI literacy will impact our ability to consume, create and participate in digital spaces in an ethical manner. She will share brand new lessons that equip educators with the lessons they need to practice digital citizenship given the new AI world they are facing. 
In this session, we will dive into practical examples of AI implementation in educational settings, showcasing how teachers and administrators can strategically leverage AI to enhance the learning experience and learn how to instill ethical considerations in educators, empowering them to teach AI literacy with a strong focus on digital ethics.

As the world increasingly relies on technology, accessibility for all users is essential. This is especially important for students who may face unique challenges related to accessibility. One way to address these challenges is by leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create more inclusive and accessible learning environments. The aim of this presentation is to highlight the potential of AI in providing accessibility for students with disabilities. AI technology can help students with a range of disabilities, including those who are visually impaired, have hearing impairments, and those who require assistive technology to access educational materials. By leveraging AI, schools and teachers can offer a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.
This session will Introduce the concept of AI and its potential for improving accessibility in the educational sector, as well as identify the challenges faced by students with disabilities and how AI can help overcome them. We will discuss specific examples of AI-powered solutions for accessibility in education and outline the benefits of using AI for student accessibility.
The use of AI in education has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach accessibility for students with disabilities. By providing personalized solutions that cater to each student's unique needs, AI can help create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. This presentation aims to inspire and educate educators and policymakers to consider AI-powered solutions for accessibility as a means of creating a more inclusive and accessible education system.

 Join us for an engaging session on the cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence in video game development, where we will explore how AI is transforming the gaming industry by enhancing gameplay mechanics and revolutionizing content creation. Discover the power of procedural content generation, which enables AI algorithms to create vast, dynamic game worlds that reduce development time and increase replayability. Learn about advanced techniques for crafting intelligent non-player characters (NPCs) using machine learning and natural language processing, as well as AI-driven systems that adapt gameplay in real-time to provide personalized experiences for players. We will also examine tools that leverage AI to support game designers in prototyping, balancing, and iterating on game concepts, along with the potential of AI-powered tools for generating game assets such as textures, 3D models, and animations. Featuring practical examples and case studies from industry leaders, this session will showcase both the potential and challenges of integrating AI into game development workflows. Whether you're a game developer, designer, or educator interested in the intersection of AI and gaming, this session will provide valuable insights to help you stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.