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Expert-Led Webinars
Join us throughout the school year for an engaging series of live virtual workshops led by our team of EdTechTeacher instructors!
NOTE: This webinar series will be facilitated through the IBM SkillsBuild platform. When you click the links below, you will be prompted to register. You will then be able to access the webinar join information. If you have any trouble registering, contact us at [email protected] and we can help!
Webinar Schedule
Thursday, Sept 25 | 7PM ET
#1 Understanding AI: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
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Artificial intelligence might sound intimidating, but it's becoming part of our daily lives—from the apps on our phones to tools that could transform how we teach and learn. This webinar will help you understand what AI really is, how it works in simple terms, and why it matters for you and your students. You'll leave with a clear picture of AI's role in education today and practical insights about how these tools can support your teaching.
Monday, Oct 6 | 7PM ET
#2 Making Smart Choices: A Teacher's Guide to AI Ethics
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AI is rapidly changing education, and many teachers have questions about its ethical use in the classroom. From academic integrity to data privacy, it's a lot to navigate on your own.
This one-hour webinar is designed for current classroom teachers who want to understand the ethical dimensions of AI. Based on the UNESCO AI Competencies for Teachers Framework, this session will provide you with a clear, practical roadmap for using AI in a safe, responsible, and human-centered way.
We'll move beyond the headlines and explore core principles to help you:
~ Recognize the key ethical considerations of AI.
~ Identify potential risks and biases in common tools.
~ Apply human-centered strategies to enhance, not replace, your role.
Join us to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to make AI part of your teaching, not a problem to solve. You don't need to be an AI expert to start this journey; you just need to be a teacher.
Thursday, Oct 23 | 7PM ET
#3 Preparing Students for Tomorrow: Careers in the Age of AI
As AI transforms the job market, how can we help our students prepare for careers that may not even exist yet? This webinar explores the growing world of AI-related jobs and the skills students will need to succeed. You'll discover which industries are hiring, what these jobs actually involve day-to-day, and most importantly, how to guide your students toward the learning opportunities that will set them up for success in an AI-driven future.
Monday, Nov 3 | 7PM ET
#4 Getting AI to Work for You: Learn the Art of Prompting
Ever asked a virtual assistant a question and gotten a confusing answer? The secret is knowing how to "talk" to AI tools effectively. In this hands-on webinar, you'll learn simple strategies for communicating with AI chatbots like ChatGPT to get helpful, accurate responses. We'll practice together by having AI help plan a classroom field trip, so you'll see exactly how these skills apply to your teaching needs.
Monday, Nov 17 | 7PM ET
#5 Building a Standout Teaching Resume with AI
Whether you're a new teacher job hunting or a veteran looking to advance your career, your resume needs to shine in today's competitive education market. This webinar will show you how to craft a compelling resume that highlights your unique teaching strengths and gets past automated screening systems. You'll discover how AI tools can help you polish your writing, organize your experience, and customize your resume for different positions—all while keeping your authentic voice as an educator.
Thursday, Dec 4 | 7PM ET
#6 Unpacking Generative AI Fundamentals Part 1: Natural Language and Vision Processing
You've probably used AI tools that can understand your questions, analyze images, or even create artwork from text descriptions. But how do these systems actually work behind the scenes? This webinar will take you inside the technical workings of natural language processing and computer vision—the core technologies powering today's AI tools. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how chatbots process your requests and how AI can "see" and create images, giving you the knowledge to better evaluate and use these tools in educational settings.
Monday, Dec 8 | 7PM ET
#7 Unpacking Generative AI Fundamentals Part 2: Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Ever wonder how AI can predict what students might struggle with next or how it learns to write like a human? This webinar dives into the technical heart of how machines actually learn from data. You'll explore the different ways AI systems can be trained—from simple decision-making trees to complex neural networks inspired by how our brains work. By understanding these core concepts, you'll gain insight into why AI tools behave the way they do and how they continue to improve over time.
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