Promises & Perils of AI Book Study

We are so excited to offer a fall book study cohort on Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier's book "The Promises and Perils of AI in Education". This book study moves beyond basic AI literacy to examine crucial questions of equity, ethics, and responsible implementation in our schools.

As a part of this cohort, your learning experience begins with a virtual kickoff session where we'll set the stage for our collective exploration. As you progress through each chapter, you'll engage with thoughtfully designed asynchronous activities in miPLACE that deepen your understanding of how to balance the potential benefits and harms of AI in education. The book study culminates in a virtual reflection session where we'll synthesize our insights and plan concrete next steps.

This study is ideal for educators who have a bit of foundational AI knowledge and want to deepen their understanding of its ethical implications.

• Evaluate the potential benefits of AI integration in educational settings while identifying specific classroom applications that can enhance teaching and learning processes.

• Analyze the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with implementing AI technologies in education, including issues of equity, privacy, and algorithmic bias.

• Develop an understanding of what a balanced framework for responsible AI adoption in educational contexts that maximizes benefits while implementing appropriate safeguards against potential harms for students looks like.

Virtual Kickoff Meeting: September 16th, 2025

• 4:00-5:30 PM

September 16th- December 8th:

• Asynchronous Reading & Coursework in miPLACE
• Suggested pacing:
• September: Chapter 1-2 (2 hours)
• October: Chapter 3-4 (2 hours)
• November: Chapter 5-6 (2 hours)

Virtual Reflection Meeting: December 9th, 2025

• 4:00-5:30 PM

Total of 9 SCECH hours (pending) available for participating in this book study.

Courtesy of REMC, we are able to purchase a copy of the book for up to the first 100 registered participants.

If you have interest in customizing this Book Study for a hybrid or in-person cohort to be held in your district or building, please reach out to Lauren or Vinos for support! We can work with you to create a flexible format that best meets the needs of your district.

If you are interested in participating in the fall book study and you have your own copy of the book, please email us and we can add you. Otherwise, we'd love to have you for our spring cohort of this book study.

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