AIEmpoweredEDU 2026
Amplifying Human Intelligence & Student Voice - conference on AI literacy, student voice, educator efficiency, and workforce readiness in education.
Sessions (44)
Opening Welcome: 3 Spark Talks
AI literacy in Action: Practical ways to utilize AI for Research and Critical Thinking
Beyond the Shortcut: Designing Student-Centered AI Experiences with SchoolAI Spaces
Build It, Train It, Test It! Hands-On AI with Micro:bits
Creating a Values-Based AI Policy
Generative AI for Multilingual Family Communication: Tools, Trust, and Thoughtful Use
Interrogating Confident Nonsense: How Mathematical Pressure Reveals Structure
Let AI Do The Tedious Part - Low-Friction Entry Points for AI at Work
Magic School-TBD
STOP: Addressing Explicit Deepfakes in Cyberbullying Policy
Thinking Still Required: Designing for Critical Thinking in an AI World
AI Show‑and‑Tell for School Leaders: Real Tools, Real Workflows, Real Impact
Are you My Best Friend? Exploring Children’s Relationships with AI Companions
Brisk Teaching: Empower Teachers, Elevate Student Learning
Cheat the System: Navigating Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
From Guidance to Policy: Balancing Innovation and Student Safety
From Mystery to Mastery: Building AI Literacy through Creativity and Collaboration
From the Student Seat: How Learners Are Actually Using NotebookLM
Reclaiming Creativity: Building AI-Powered Lesson Planning Workflows
Responsible AI Literacy for K12 Students
Staying Behind the Wheel! Navigating the Tech-Infused World with the D.R.I.V.E. Model
Supporting Families with AI Literacy at Home
Adapting Assessments & Assignments for Generative AI (Elementary)
AI in Action: Scaffolding Success and Scaling Creativity
Algorithms and Generative AI: Pitfalls and possibilities for students
Designing with AI to Amplify Teacher’s Math Instruction
Every Hero Needs a Sidekick
From Blank Page to Beautiful: Using Gemini to Build Student-Friendly Canvas Pages and Assignments in Minutes
From Theory to Engagement Through a UDL Lens
Guiding AI Policy with Student Voice
Implementing AI for Everyday Tasks & Trades
Neutrality Is a Myth: AI, Power, and the Future of Equity in Schools
Yellow-Light: Developing Clear and Ethical Guidelines for AI Integration
AI and the Higher Education Landscape: Implications for K-12 Leadership
Building Foundational Literacy and AI Awareness for younger students (Grades K-5)
Designing Student Protocols for AI Use (Upper Grades)
Empowering Young People to Preserve, Reclaim, and Evolve Human Connection in an Age of AI
Ethical AI for English Learners: Lessons from Taiwan on Amplifying Voice Without Replacing Thinking
Every Student Supported: How Students Think Teachers Should Be Using AI
Fun with AI - Exploring AI to Enhance Creativity, Efficiency, and Engagement in Education and out of the classroom
Rethinking Study Prep: A Workshop Using NotebookLM
Viral Rumors, Misinformation, and Lateral Reading - Oh My! How to address students' news literacy needs
What We Talk About When We Talk About AI
Closing & Raffle