EnCorps Speaker Series and Workshops

The EnCorps Speaker Series and Workshops are professional development sessions for EnCorps Fellows, Teachers and STEMx Tutors. During our online sessions, leading experts discuss important and timely issues such as how to leverage artificial intelligence, how to create an inclusive learning environment and how to implement the latest instructional practices.

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THREE-PART ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION SERIES
For EnCorps Fellows, Teachers & Tutors

Part 1: The Duality of AI in Education
September 17, 2024, 4:30 – 5:45 PM PST

Part 2: Make Learning Stick with AI
October 24, 2024, 4:30 -5:45 PM PST

Part 3: AI Tools for Teachers
November 20, 2024, 4:30 – 5:45 PM PST

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Meet Your Host of the Three-Part AI in Education Series: Karle Delo

Karle Delo (@coachkarle) is an accomplished Curriculum Director, Instructional Coach, and education speaker. With over a decade of experience teaching middle school science and serving as a K-12 instructional coach, Karle understands the needs and challenges faced by K-12 educators across different grade levels. She has a Master of Arts in Educational Technology and was named one of the top 30 K-12 EdTech Influencers to follow in 2023 by EdTech Magazine. Karle offers training on AI tools and classroom technologies through PD and short-form content on social media as @coachkarle.

WATCH RECORDED SESSIONS

AI for STEM Educators: A Joint Webinar with Pedagog.ai

Explore how AI can revolutionize STEM education in our upcoming joint webinar hosted by Pedagog.ai. EnCorps Executive Director, Amy Kim, and EnCorps Educator, Yujia Ding, will join Pedagog.ai leaders to discuss the transformative potential of AI-driven tools for educators, including the creation of engaging lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and more.

Topics Include:

  • Introduction to AI in Education: Benefits and Examples
  • Contextualizing AI for the STEM Educator
  • Experiences of STEM Teachers in the Age of AI
  • Adapting STEM Education to Embrace Teaching with and about AI
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Speakers:

  • Amy Kim, Ph.D: Physical Chemistry and Executive Director of EnCorps, Inc.
  • Dr. Yujia Ding, M.A., M.A.Ed., Ed.D: EnCorps Educator
  • Nina Bamberg: Director of Growth at Pedagog.ai

The Future of STEM Education in the AI Era

A pervasive topic in education, Priten Shah, the author of “AI & the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” set out to demystify the implications of AI in the realm of education. This session will focus on AI’s impact on STEM education as well as how to incorporate teaching AI literacy as part of STEM while workshopping AI Integration in the classroom.

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Speaker: Priten Shah

The Joys of Teaching and Learning

After a difficult first year of high school teaching, Rebecka discovered the One Good Thing blog. She found that highlighting the beautiful and positive experiences in her classroom helped her prevent burnout and to stay in the profession. In this session, Rebecka will show how to build relationships, focus on the moments of joy, and celebrate teaching and learning.

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Speaker: Rebecka Peterson

How to Make Math Interesting, Engaging & Cool

Before students can be motivated to achieve in math, they must first see its value in their own lives. Engaging, effective teaching speaks to students where they live. This session offers teachers the tools, courage and expertise to combat negative stereotypes of mathematicians as “nerdy” and “boring” and delivers easy-to-implement, hands-on strategies that turn even the most hardened student into one that says, “Hey, that’s pretty cool – and so is my teacher!” In this fast-paced and engaging session, we’ll cover how to:

  1. Help students see the true value of math in their own lives.
  2. Persevere in math despite frustration.
  3. Deliver short & highly engaging math activities that will excite and engage students!
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Speaker: Alex Kajitani

Relationship Building with a DEIJ Lens

EnCorps recognizes that the key to creating impactful learning environments starts with building and maintaining relationships throughout the school year.  In the Relationship Building with a DEIJ Lens workshop, EnCorps Educators will gain personal awareness, culturally responsive tools, and tangible action items to create a safe and effective learning environment for this upcoming school year.

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Speaker: Jessica Velasco