Beyond the Bot: Rebooting Curiosity and Critical Thinking in the AI Classroom
Part of ASCD Annual ConferencePresented by Tara Altherr
Monday 29 June 2026·3:30 pm
When AI can answer everything, how do we keep students curious? Learn how custom GPTs and the CARE framework (Clarity, Accuracy, Relevance, Ethics) can transform AI into a thinking partner. Leave with lesson ideas that build student reflection, critical reasoning, and authentic inquiry across grade levels.
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