Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is disrupting, if not overthrowing, five thousand years of human communication, encompassing the entire existence of the English language. ELA educators must clearly understand the role genAI will play in our classrooms and adapt to technological trends in a vigilant yet open manner.
This session will highlight numerous areas of genAI and how they correspond with English education. Additionally, the presentation will discuss and question our current understanding of genAI and how that affects our understanding of what it means to educate students.
One of the main goals of the presentation is to critically examine the correct role for genAI in ELA education and tangle with the philosophical implications of this moment, and seek the middle ground between accepting all technological innovations without thought and living in a neo-luddite, sequestered classroom space.
Session materials: Slides
As educators, our primary goal is not only to impart academic knowledge but also to nurture the holistic development of our students. Recently, there has been a growing conversation around the importance of social-emotional learning in the classroom space. By infusing SEL skills and techniques into our classroom environment, we have the opportunity to support the whole child, fostering their self-esteem and creating a conducive atmosphere for optimal learning. Ultimately, the goal of this session is to look at how by recognizing and nurturing the social-emotional well-being of our students, we empower them to thrive academically and personally. I aim to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to effectively integrate daily practices into their teaching, ultimately fostering a more compassionate and resilient learning community.
What can teachers do when students balk at doing the assigned reading? Why do so many students have difficulty staying with a book for more than a few minutes? In this workshop Carol Jago will demonstrate instructional moves that can help students increase their stamina and develop greater confidence in themselves as readers. Based upon current research in adolescent literacy, the session offers texts and tasks designed to engage today’s young readers.
