Session Number Th2-04-Ex

Th2-04-Ex Merrimack 10:20 am - 11:10 am

Navigating AI with Students: Boundaries & Agency Christina DiMicelli, Director of EdTech Learning & Growth, Pinkerton Academy, and Kirsten Soroko

Level: Beginner

As generative AI becomes a permanent fixture in education, a teacher's most critical tool is transparent dialogue. This session provides practical strategies for having direct, productive conversations with students about AI's classroom role. Discover how to set clear boundaries for AI as a "thinking partner" versus an academic integrity risk, and how modeling your own professional AI use fosters trust. We will also explore how to empower student agency by addressing the ethical implications and environmental footprint of AI, equipping students to make informed, responsible decisions about the technology they use.