MACE: Full Schedule

4:00pm CST

Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Potential of AI in Education

Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST

Unlock the full potential of AI in K-12 classrooms with effective prompt engineering! This session will guide educators through crafting precise prompts to maximize the utility of AI tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool, and Canva. Learn strategies to create engaging lesson plans, streamline grading, and encourage critical thinking in students. Attendees will gain practical tips and hands-on examples to integrate prompt engineering into daily tasks to enhance productivity and foster innovative learning experiences.

Speakers

Tom Vontz

Professor and Director of the Center for Social Studies Education, KSU College of Education

Thursday March 6, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
KSU Union Room 226

AI, Classroom Organization

Audience ALL

9:00am CST

Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI to Improve Teacher Efficiency

Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST

KSU Union Cottonwood

This presentation explores how AI empowers K-12 educators to teach smarter, not harder, by automating routine tasks and enhancing classroom efficiency. From grading and lesson planning to communicating with parents and managing administrative duties, AI has the potential to streamline workflows, giving teachers more time to focus on impactful instruction. Discover how AI can revolutionize teacher tasks and reduce workload, without cutting corners or compromising quality.

Speakers

Lotta Larson

Professor, Kansas State University, College of Education

Dr. Larson is a professor in the College of Education at Kansas State University where she teaches courses in literacy education and new literacies. A former elementary/middle-level teacher, she frequently provides professional development and offers support to teachers and students... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
KSU Union Cottonwood

AI, Classroom Organization

Audience ALL