Empowering Educators with AI: A Hands-On Workshop for Lesson Planning

Session 6: 10:30am-12:00pm (Saturday March 08, 2025)

 

Description

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education offers transformative opportunities, but many educators struggle with effectively incorporating AI into their teaching. Mohammad Ali (2023) found hands-on experience with AI tools boosts teacher confidence and implementation success. This interactive workshop provides a step-by-step introduction to using ChatGPT and Claude to create personalized and engaging lesson plans. Participants will follow along on their devices, gaining practical skills to generate ideas, and streamline lesson preparation. Guided exercises ensure attendees leave with theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and completed lesson plans. The workshop also explores ethical considerations, emphasizing a balanced approach that supports teacher autonomy while leveraging AI to foster creativity and personalization. Educators will gain the confidence to integrate AI as a supportive tool in their classrooms, transforming how they approach lesson planning.

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Celine SIGNORINI BAKAN

Callifornia College of Communications

Celine Signorini Bakan is an ESL instructor at California College of Communications in Campbell and the head of the Curriculum Committee. A daily user of ChatGPT and Claude, she is an AI enthusiast—practical yet balanced—keen to share the possibilities these fascinating and highly useful tools offer educators.

Type of Presentation

Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)

Audience

  • Teachers

Program Strands

  • Adult Basic Education
  • Adult Secondary Education
  • English as a Second Language

Category Strands

  • Designing Learning Experiences