Artificial Intelligence in Schools:
A Three-Day Workshop for Faculty and Administrators
About
June 2-4, 2025 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lod Cook Conference Center
3838 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Are you an administrator or teacher who wonders about Artificial Intelligence and it’s impact on education? Come to this year’s Inspir-ED Workshop on AI to stay at the forefront of educational technology and enhance your teaching strategies.
As artificial intelligence continues to shape various industries, understanding its applications in education is essential for fostering innovation in the classroom. AI tools can automate administrative tasks, personalize learning experiences for students, and help educators make data-driven decisions to improve outcomes. By participating in a workshop, educators can learn how to incorporate AI effectively, ensure ethical use, and better prepare students for a future where AI plays a central role. Additionally, networking with other professionals during these workshops can provide valuable insights and collaborative opportunities to enrich teaching practices.
Topics:
GenAI in Education: Fears, Fascinations, and Ethics
Foundational GenAI Tools and Prompt Engineering
Planning Curriculum and Instruction with AI
Artistic Engagements with GenAI
Student-facing Usage of GenAI
GenAI for Personalized Learning
Rethinking Assessment in the AI Era
Formation, Guidelines, and Policy Considerations Surrounding AI
Engaging Students and Families with AI Literacy
AI Possibilities and the Future
Description
Presenters
Rev. Nathan Wills, C.S.C., serves on the faculty of the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program and is the director of the Higher-Powered Learning program in Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education. A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Father Nate has served as a Holy Cross priest in a variety of ministries including parish work, teaching high school, and seminary formation. He completed his M.Div. and M.Ed. at the University of Notre Dame and his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying technology policy in K-12 Catholic schools. Since the fall of 2015, Father Nate has been a faculty member in the Alliance for Catholic Education’s Remick Leadership Program and founded a program based on his research. This “Higher-Powered Learning” program helps teachers to use technology for personalization in K-12 classrooms. Father Nate’s research interests include blended and personalized learning, artificial intelligence, and leadership in Catholic schools. He is the priest-in-residence in Keough Hall and the chaplain to the Notre Dame football team.
Lewis Poché is the Associate Program Director of Higher-Powered Learning (HPL) at the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE). In this role, Lewis empowers Catholic school teachers and leaders to leverage technology and innovative, research-based practices to personalize learning and meet the needs of all students. An experienced educator and thought leader, Lewis has presented at numerous conferences on the integration of generative AI in education, both within ACE and on broader platforms. He collaborates regularly with faculty, diocesan leaders, school principals, and teachers to explore best practices for implementing AI effectively in Catholic schools. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lewis was a member of the 26th ACE Teaching Fellows cohort, teaching middle school math and science at Sacred Heart Nativity Schools in San Jose, California.
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Non-refundable registration fee for the three-day workshop is $1350 per person. Payment is due at the time of registration by credit card.
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