Key Note Speakers
Dr. Pierrette Renée Dagg - Keynote Speaker - Morning
Dr. Pierrette Renée Dagg is a graduate of The University of Toledo and Director of
Research at Merit Network, overseeing technology impact, network, and cybersecurity
research. She is a Research Associate at MSU's Quello Center, Adjunct Professor at
Oakland Community College, and Area Chair for Intellectual Property at the Pop Culture
Association. Pierrette serves on the AI Policy Subcommittee at the University of Toledo
and chairs Merit's AI Innovations Working Group. As a Digital Opportunities Fund Fellow
at the Benton Institute, she published case studies on broadband community champions.
Keynote Address: "Ethical AI in Education: Building Transparent Frameworks for the Future"
Dr. Pierrette Renée Dagg will dlve into the critical components of an Ethical Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Education. From scrutinizing AI suppliers to addressing technological security and professional development challenges, this session aims to empower educators and administrators with the tools to evaluate and implement AI technologies responsibly.
- Discover researched best practices, including:
- Establishing and structuring an AI Governance Committee
- Developing transparent evaluation metrics for new educational technologies
- Conducting environmental scans and creating organizational AI roadmaps
- Identifying actionable components of ethical AI tailored to your district or institution
- Attendees will explore the benefits and challenges of AI in education, including its impact on curriculum delivery, student assessment, and resource allocation. This session will also highlight the ethical concerns surrounding student privacy, data ownership, and the intersection of technology with democratic values in education.
Key Takeaways:
- Establishing and structuring an AI Governance Committee
- Developing transparent evaluation metrics for new educational technologies
- Conducting environmental scans and creating organizational AI roadmaps
- Identifying actionable components of ethical AI tailored to your district or institution
Eric Curts - Keynote Speaker - Evening
Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration
Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional
development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences around the
world. Eric's areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, Google tools, assistive
tech, and creative ways to use technology in teaching and learning. He is an authorized
Google Education Trainer and Innovator, and co-leads the Ohio Google Educator Group.
Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his edtech
resources can be found, and is the author of the book "Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting
Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects".
Keynote Address: "The Bionic Educator"
Will technology ever replace a teacher? Who (or what) is the best educator in the world? The answer may surprise you. Learn about the amazing power and potential of artificial intelligence in education, and how it is not a competitor for teachers but the ultimate assistant. See what you can do to be the best educator you can be, and how your students can be the best learners they can be. We have the technology!
