AI is the Absolute WORST/ BEST Thing to Happen to ELA v. 2.0 (032)
This interactive session will engage teachers on how to use Generative AI, like ChatGPT and Copilot, in the classroom to benefit both students and teachers alike, focusing on keeping students producing authentic work and enabling teachers to reduce workload by using AI as a teacher tool and a classroom tool.
Organizer
Dr. Gifford is an experienced classroom teacher for upper grades ELA in DeKalb County, GA, just outside of Atlanta. He also serves as a curriculum writer and master ELA teacher for the DCSD school District. He has given PLs on literacy, fluency, and using AI in the classroom for MS and HS teachers throughout the District and the State. Dr. Gifford is particularly proud of being a Fulbright Scholar, a continuing Fellow for the Kennesaw Mountain Writing Project at KSU, and a writing coach for the National Writing Project.