LACOE is at the forefront of driving AI-infused K-12 education, seamlessly incorporating state-of-the-art AI technologies into both classroom instruction and administrative operations. Upholding a steadfast dedication to data privacy and ethical AI practices, we offer invaluable guidance to school districts in LA County, empowering them to responsibly utilize AI.

Our goal is to enable schools to leverage the power of AI while ensuring data privacy protection and ethical considerations.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

To register for these monthly workshops, visit the Instructional Technology Outreach workshops schedule.

AI 101:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has existed since the 1950s and has undergone continuous advancements. This introductory AI course offers insights into the historical developments of AI, practical experience with generative AI tools like chat bots and art generators, and an understanding of potential advantages and disadvantages associated with AI.

Academic Integrity and AI:
In this session, participants will explore the ethical implications of incorporating AI into education. We'll discuss challenges such as detecting AI-assisted plagiarism and ensuring equal access to AI resources, all while maintaining a focus on academic honesty.

Talking with AI: Prompt Engineering in Education:
Learn how to create effective prompts that guide AI models to give precise and useful responses. Get hands-on knowledge on prompt design, fine-tuning parameters, and optimization strategies to optimize the use of AI tools in the classroom, enhancing student engagement and personalizing the learning experience.

AI for Teaching and Learning: 
This one-hour session is designed to empower educational professionals and their students with knowledge and understanding of artificial intelligence. The course aims to demystify AI, highlighting its role in enhancing teaching methods and shaping student learning experiences. With a focus on academic integrity, we'll cover the ethical uses of AI in education and ways to foster a responsible AI-enabled learning environment.

Gretchen Shipley, F3 Law Firm shares an easy tip when using AI in the classroom.

Patrick Gittisriboongul, Assistant Superintendent of Technology and Innovation for Lynwood Unified School District, talks about LACOE's involvement and collaboration with their AI taskforce.

Jaime Lewsadder, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services for La Canada Unified School District, talks about the creation of the Emerging Tech Council as a way to discuss the use of AI in the classroom.

Brock Jacobsen, Director of 21st Century Learning and Technology Support Services for Covina-Unified School District, talks about using the train the trainer model with their teacher tech mentors to implement AI.

David Rivas, Induction Mentor for Antelope Valley Union High School District, shares what they have been doing to help support educators when it comes to the use of AI in the classroom.

Gretchen Shipley from F3 Law Firm discusses policies that should be looked at and added with implementing the use of AI software platforms within schools.

DigCitCon: Jose R. Gonzalez, Chief Technology Officer, LACOE

DigCitCon: Dr. Karla Estrada, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, LAUSD

DigCitCon: Kenneth Shelton, Educational Technology Consultant, Apple, Google, Microsoft

AI Symposium: Dr. Chris Hoang

Dr. Chris Hoang, Assistant Director of Technology Innovation and Outreach at the Los Angeles County Office of Education, shares his expertise on the future of AI and empowering and supporting the education community at LACOE's first AI Symposium.

AI Symposium: Dr. Mary Jo Madda

Dr. Mary Jo Madda, Senior Program Manager in Education for Impact at Google, shares her thoughts on the future of AI and the pitfalls of binary thinking, at LACOE's first AI Symposium.

AI Symposium: Dr. Jeff Share

Dr. Jeff Share, a Lecturer in the School of Education & Information Studies at UCLA, shares his expertise on the future of AI and critical media literacy at LACOE's first AI Symposium.