What the Best AI Literacy Guidebooks Get Right

Presented by Jennifer Ehehalt, Former Educator, Current Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Education; and Sue Thotz, Former Educator, Current Director, Education Outreach, Common Sense Media Sponsored by Common Sense Education Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. School districts everywhere are creating AI guidance, but what practices are emerging as the most effective? In this edWebinar, join Jennifer Ehehalt and Sue Thotz from Common Sense Media as they explore the common patterns appearing across AI literacy guidebooks from districts across the country. Instead of focusing on individual districts, this session curates the best ideas that are rising to the top and highlights practical approaches that schools are using to build responsible, confident AI use. Attendees will explore a simple framework that brings together building clarity and shared expectations, growing educator confidence through professional learning, teaching students how to question and use AI responsibly, creating common language through competencies and rubrics, and communicating with families to build trust. Whether your district is just beginning or already experimenting with AI, this session will offer practical structures you can bring back to your school tomorrow. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, and school leaders. Jennifer Ehehalt is the Senior Regional Manager at Common Sense Education and a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience. Previously an elementary educator, she now leverages her deep understanding of classroom dynamics to design and deliver impactful professional development programs for educators nationwide. Jennifer specializes in onboarding school districts and creating customized implementation plans for successful digital literacy initiatives, including wellness and fostering a positive school culture through technology. She has successfully onboarded hundreds of school districts and helped them implement effective digital learning strategies. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership. Sue Thotz (she/her) is the Director of Outreach for Common Sense Education and Co-founder of Equity in Action CA. In 2011, Sue began working for Common Sense by providing support and training for educators and administrators on issues of digital culture and wellness. As a co-founder of Equity in Action CA, she has facilitated conferences that emphasize the importance of identity and belonging and strive to amplify marginalized voices in the education technology space. Sue is the winner of the 2023 CUE Making IT Happen Award. Prior to Common Sense, Sue was a researcher and educator. Sue holds a master’s degree in public health and an undergraduate degree in zoology and chemistry. Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. Join the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with