Opportunities and Challenges
A professional development workshop for teachers and administrators in Madison County and surrounding districts.
WHY ATTEND?
You are navigating AI in your classrooms now. Join us as we discuss practical strategies you can put to work immediately. Noted EdTech author and speaker Ken Shelton and other respected educators will provide unique and thought-provoking perspectives that offer a grounded approach to AI in K-12 education. You'll leave with renewed confidence and fresh ideas as you continue to work to prepare your students, and your district, for an AI-influenced world.
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Auburn Research and Innovation Campus
Address: 345 Voyager Way NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
DETAILED AGENDA
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Grab n Go Breakfast - Main Hall
Provided by Alabama Education Association
9:00 AM
Welcome from AI Huntsville Task Force - Main Hall
9:10 AM
Keynote: Ken Shelton
The Generative AI Landscape in Education
Main Hall
Provided by Edmentum
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
10:00 AM - 1A
AI Pathways from K-12 to Postsecondary
Panel of university leaders and researchers
Main Hall
10:00 AM - 1B
AI in the K-5 Setting
Alabama Technology in Motion team
Auditorium
11:00 AM - 2A
Deeper Dive with Ken Shelton
"Practical applications of AI for educators"
Main Hall
11:00 AM - 2B
AI in the 6-12 Setting
Auditorium
Classroom-ready tools and tips (Presenter TBD)
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch & Networking - Main Hall
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1:00 PM - 3A
Dimensions in Creativity with Ken Shelton
"Empowering student voice through generative AI"
Main Hall
1:00 PM - 3B
Emerging Alabama Secondary AI Curriculum
ASTCE, AI Taskforce, Quanthub showcase
Auditorium
2:00 PM
Dismiss
ORGANIZATION & SPONSORSHIP
Facilitated by: AI Huntsville Task Force
Sponsored by: Edmentum and the Alabama Education Association
REGISTRATION
Registration & More Info Coming Soon
A workshop provided by the AI Huntsville Taskforce
