CUSD preparing students for AI
Shaun Creighton is director of Chandler Unified’s instructional technology department.
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Nationwide there are numerous conversations examining the nature and future of Artificial intelligence and whether it will create or destroy jobs.
Chandler Unified School District realized its responsibility prepare students for AI and delegated the development of a district-wide program was given to Shaun Creighton, CUSD director of instructional technology.
Creighton has been employed by CUSD for 30 years, first as a music teacher, then as a half-day music teacher and half-day technology teacher.
Eventually, he became a full-time technology teacher, and a resource on technology. In 2015, CUSD opened an Educational Technology Department, which he joined and which he has been director of for three years.
A panel comprising teachers and school administrators developing AI skills for all students.
Beyond the basics of how to use AI, an ethical and human-centered component was determined to be essential.
All teachers participated in training in January where they learned about ways to integrate AI into their curriculum and understand the technology.
Educational technology coaches offerassistance and they are exploring the idea of AI Ambassadors at each school to bring support. Training is available for school administrators, and for language arts teachers on the use of AI in student reports.
AI is growing and changing, and CUSD has a plan to adapt with the growth and change to best prepare students for the world awaiting them.
Chandler Unified School District realized its responsibility prepare students for AI and delegated the development of a district-wide program was given to Shaun Creighton, CUSD director of instructional technology.
Creighton has been employed by CUSD for 30 years, first as a music teacher, then as a half-day music teacher and half-day technology teacher.
Eventually, he became a full-time technology teacher, and a resource on technology. In 2015, CUSD opened an Educational Technology Department, which he joined and which he has been director of for three years.
A panel comprising teachers and school administrators developing AI skills for all students.
Beyond the basics of how to use AI, an ethical and human-centered component was determined to be essential.
All teachers participated in training in January where they learned about ways to integrate AI into their curriculum and understand the technology.
Educational technology coaches offerassistance and they are exploring the idea of AI Ambassadors at each school to bring support. Training is available for school administrators, and for language arts teachers on the use of AI in student reports.
AI is growing and changing, and CUSD has a plan to adapt with the growth and change to best prepare students for the world awaiting them.