Our Fall 2023 Conference was a Great Success!
With over 30 sessions 10 vendors, and a fantastic keynote panel discussion, the ICSS Fall Conference at Harper College was a great day of professional development and networking!. As Executive Director Ben Wellenreiter mentioned, the Chat GPT-generated panel discussion questions are shown below.
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Please take some time to visit our exhibitor websites. They are a vital component of our conference and provide wonderful opportunities for your students!
Jack Miller Center https://jackmillercenter.org/ We are building a movement of civic educators to reach the next generation with the principles of equality, liberty, and opportunity that lie at the heart of the American political tradition. Savvas.com NEW! Civics curriculum David Stouffer [email protected] WorldStrides worldstrides.com/programs-and-tours/american-history/ Building on more than 50 years of experience, we design each school travel program with teachers to get students excited about history through engaging, hands-on activities and educational, action-packed adventures. Destiny Roney [email protected] Social Studies School Service www.socialstudies.com/ We provide a wide range of products for students at all learning levels. Our curricula are designed to help PreK-12 students develop skills to analyze the world around them, ask good questions, communicate ideas, and become informed citizens. Kimberly Fudge [email protected] Naper Settlement https://www.napersettlement.org/ Naper Settlement is an outdoor history museum featuring 13 acres of learning and interactive opportunities for all ages. Visitors are immersed in history as they learn about the past and how it relates to the present, from pioneer times to today. Jessica Toran [email protected] Chicago Metro History Day/Illinois History Day (Chicago History Museum) www.chicagohistoryday.org Chicago Metro History Day and Illinois History Day are the local affiliates for National History Day. NHD is an inquiry-based history education program and competition for students in grades 6-12. Crystal Johnson [email protected] Studies Weekly https://www.studiesweekly.com/ Studies Weekly creates award-winning K-6 elementary social studies, science, and well-being curriculum uniquely presented in a periodical format that pairs with an online learning platform. Clare Druml [email protected] TrueFiktion www.truefiktion.com TrueFiktion uses comics to teach about the untold stories of marginalized groups. Steph Manuel [email protected] American Bar Association-Public Education Division https://www.americanbar.org/groups/ public_education/ Educating the public about law and its importance. Find resources for Law Day, Supreme Court, and access the Teacher Portal with individual focused teaching resources. Tiffany Middleton [email protected] Holocaust education Gaye Flowers [email protected] Educurious https://educurious.org/ We are a nonprofit, education change-maker. Our project-based learning (PBL) curriculum empowers youth to take charge of their learning. Curriculum portfolio includes: U.S. History, World History, Ethnic Studies, Civics, and customized courses. Blake Konrady [email protected] |
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Panel Discussion Questions
Student-directed questions
1. How can we incorporate discussions about AI and its societal impact into the social studies curriculum at different grade levels?
2. How can we prepare students to be responsible AI users and creators in a rapidly evolving technological landscape?
3. What role should AI play in the assessment and evaluation of students in the future, and what are the implications for fairness and bias?
4. What ethical considerations should social studies educators address when teaching about AI, automation, and robotics?
5. How can teachers help students understand the historical context of AI development and its connection to technological advancements over time?
6. How can social studies teachers promote critical thinking and media literacy skills in the context of AI-related news and information?
7. How can social studies teachers encourage students to think about the future of AI and its potential impact on society, including ethical, legal, and social considerations?
Teacher/professional Development Directed Questions
8. How can schools and educators address the digital divide and ensure that all students have access to AI education and technology?
9. What resources and professional development opportunities are available for social studies teachers to stay updated on AI-related topics and teaching strategies?
10. Are there examples of AI applications that have improved social justice or exacerbated inequalities? How can educators teach students about these issues?
11. What strategies can educators use to engage students in discussions about AI's impact on privacy, surveillance, and personal data?
12. What are the global implications of AI, and how can social studies teachers foster international perspectives and collaboration on AI-related issues?
13. Are there any successful AI-related projects or initiatives in social studies education that can serve as models for others?
Student-directed questions
1. How can we incorporate discussions about AI and its societal impact into the social studies curriculum at different grade levels?
2. How can we prepare students to be responsible AI users and creators in a rapidly evolving technological landscape?
3. What role should AI play in the assessment and evaluation of students in the future, and what are the implications for fairness and bias?
4. What ethical considerations should social studies educators address when teaching about AI, automation, and robotics?
5. How can teachers help students understand the historical context of AI development and its connection to technological advancements over time?
6. How can social studies teachers promote critical thinking and media literacy skills in the context of AI-related news and information?
7. How can social studies teachers encourage students to think about the future of AI and its potential impact on society, including ethical, legal, and social considerations?
Teacher/professional Development Directed Questions
8. How can schools and educators address the digital divide and ensure that all students have access to AI education and technology?
9. What resources and professional development opportunities are available for social studies teachers to stay updated on AI-related topics and teaching strategies?
10. Are there examples of AI applications that have improved social justice or exacerbated inequalities? How can educators teach students about these issues?
11. What strategies can educators use to engage students in discussions about AI's impact on privacy, surveillance, and personal data?
12. What are the global implications of AI, and how can social studies teachers foster international perspectives and collaboration on AI-related issues?
13. Are there any successful AI-related projects or initiatives in social studies education that can serve as models for others?