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College of Education & Human Services

Illinois AI Report for K-12 Schools: Navigating the GenAI Landscape

Fri, March 28, 2025

9 to 11:30 AM

Horrabin Hall 1, Â鶹´«Ã½ Campus, Macomb, IL

On the occasion of National AI Literacy Day, join us for this important conversation as we work together to bridge the AI literacy gap and prepare students for an AI-driven world. This panel will explore key findings from the Illinois AI Report, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI integration in rural K-12 schools.

Registration Link-

Session 1:ÌýExpert Panel Discussion- Led by four distinguished panelists, this session will provide an in-depth look at the Illinois AI Report and explore effective AI literacy strategies for K-12 schools.Ìý

Session 2:ÌýInteractive Group Discussions and Action Planning- Participants will join expert-led groups to discuss and plan ways to promote hands-on AI learning in their schools.Ìý

Panelists:ÌýÌýÌý

Lisa Schwartz, CETL, Regional EdTech Coordinator
Margie Rhoades, Chief Academic Officer, Macomb School District 185
Wesley Koehler, Technology Director, Franklin CUSD #1

Moderator:Ìý Dr. Eric Sheffield, Dean COEHS

For more information contact - Dr. Rashmi Sharma at R-Sharma@wiu.edu

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