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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!
#1 Understanding AI: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
Thursday, Sept 25 | 7PM ET
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.
Future Live Webinars
Monday, Oct 6 | 7PM ET
#2 Making Smart Choices: AI Ethics for Educators
AI tools are becoming common in schools, but how do we know if they're fair and safe for all students? This webinar explores the important questions every educator should ask when using AI: Does this tool treat all students fairly? Can we trust its suggestions? Is student privacy protected? Through real classroom scenarios, you'll learn to recognize potential problems with AI systems and develop a framework for making ethical decisions about AI use in your teaching practice.
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
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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 How Does Generative AI Actually Work? PART 1: Natural Language & 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 How Does Generative AI Actually Work? 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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