• The Age of AI: Navigating AI’s Risks and Benefits for Youth

    Gifford School 177 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, United States

    With Kaitlin Tiches, MLIS Medical Librarian & Knowledge Manager Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital Explore young people’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications including smart speakers and generative AI tools like chatbots. This presentation will provide an overview of how young people are engaging with AI technologies for both education and entertainment. Additionally, […]

  • Classroom Contexts: Teachers Talk Teaching Media Literacy

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    Illinois’ 2021 media literacy mandate created new opportunities—and challenges—for educators across the state. This presentation shares findings from interviews with 20 teachers, revealing how gaps in media experiences, socioeconomic context, and political climates shape what media literacy looks like in different classrooms. Attendees will explore how addressing resource disparities and supporting bottom-up approaches can lead […]