South Fayette Township School District is excited to announce the first annual Future-Focused Learning Summit. As a recognized leader in K-12 education, South Fayette Township School District is hosting the Future-Focused Learning Summit on Monday, October 14, 2024. This cutting-edge event will explore AI's revolutionary impact on education through the theme: Transforming Learning with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Catering to K-12 teachers, administrators, and higher education professionals, our diverse program offers tailored pathways for all experience levels.
Location:South Fayette High School
3640 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
Note: All registrations are final as of September 18th. After September 17th all conference registration fees are non-refundable. Once payment has been processed, cancellations or requests for refunds will not be accepted. However, substitutions for another individual may be made by emailing clwagnerdeitch@southfayette.org up to 5 days before the event. We appreciate your understanding.
Key Focus Areas:
- AI integration in K-12 curricula
- Administrative applications of AI in education
- AI-driven innovations
- Ethical considerations and best practices
Join us to:
- Gain practical insights from industry leaders
- Explore hands-on AI tools and applications
- Network with like-minded educators and innovators
- Shape the future of AI in education
Don't miss this unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and contribute to the evolving landscape of AI-enhanced education. Together, we'll build a brighter, more adaptive future for learners of all ages.
We are excited to announce two prominent Keynote Speakers for the event:
Joseph T. Yun, Ph.D.
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Architect and Research Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pitt IT and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering.
Coding the Future: Reimagining K-12 Education in an AI-Driven World
In a world where AI can code, how do we prepare our children for the future? Join us for "Coding the Future: Reimagining K-12 Education in an AI-Driven World," a provocative keynote that challenges traditional notions of STEM education. Discover how the rise of AI is reshaping software engineering and learn why adaptability, creativity, and ethical reasoning are becoming the most crucial skills for tomorrow's innovators. This thought-provoking session offers a bold vision for evolving K-12 education to nurture students who can thrive in an era of rapid technological change. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of starting this conversation!
Aaron Sams, Ph.D.
Dr. Sams holds a Ph.D. in STEM Education from Texas Tech University and is an Assistant Professor of Education at St. Vincent College. Dr. Sams is an internationally recognized education keynote speaker and has trained thousands of teachers, administrators, and professors to integrate new technology with sound pedagogy. He is currently researching bias and ethics in Artificial Intelligence and the impact those factors have on educational applications of AI.
