MESD Digital Learning News

April 2024

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Welcome to the MESD Digital Learning Newsletter! This monthly newsletter includes resources and information to support digital learning in the classroom to empower students to become active critical thinkers, creators and responsible digital citizens.

This month's newsletter includes:

AI Empowered EDU Conference
EdCamp PDX Event
AI Literacy Day
Monthly UDL Resources
AI Resources
Monthly Tech Highlight: TeachFX

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AI Empowered EDU Conference-Register NOW!!

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Multnomah ESD, Northwest Regional ESD, and Clackamas ESD are hosting an AI Conference on May 14th at the University of Portland!!

Please join us for AI EMPOWERED EDU, and explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping education and administration. This event is a must-attend for educators and administrators eager to learn from AI experts through dynamic workshops and networking opportunities, focusing on the responsible integration of AI into educational practices. Uncover tools and strategies for enhancing learning environments and administrative efficiency, while also delving into critical discussions on AI ethics and bias.

Registration is Filling Up--Sign Up Today!!

Click the link below to see our growing list of knowledgeable speakers and learn more!!

AI Empowered Edu

Empowered EDU Tuesday May 14th, 2024 8AM-3:30 PM University of Portland Dundon-Berchtold Hall Click below for more details

aiempowerededu.org

Upcoming EdCamp PDX Event: April 13th

EdcampPDX

EdcampPDX is partnering with PPS for the next meetup: Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 9am-Noon Lincoln High School, 1750 SW Salmon St.

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Edcamp PDX

What is EdcampPDX?

An edcamp is an informal unconference-style day of professional development organized and given by the local participants with sessions determined at the time of the event. Connect with other educators to share innovative instructional strategies and technologies that transform education for all students. Be thinking of topics that you are interested in and discussions you would like to have and be ready to learn.

ISTE Student AI Innovator Challenge

AI Innovator Challenge - ISTE

Learn about the 2024 AI Innovator Challenge for High School students. Put your AI design skills to the test and make an impact in the world.

info.iste.org

AI Literacy Day

AI Literacy Day | ai literacy

Learn more about AI Literacy Day on April 19, 2024 for schools, districts and states who want to lead the movement for enhanced AI literacy

ailiteracyday.org

Monthly UDL Resources

Did you know that CAST is in the process of updating the UDL guidelines? Click on the link below to see the proposed updates and learn more.

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Learn about the amazing work towards inclusionary practices happening in Washington! Click below to read more!

Leading inclusion - Kappan Online

A Washington state program demonstrated significant progress in promoting inclusive education in participating districts.

kappanonline.org

Click the image below to check out this Peer Feedback Choice board from Catlin Tucker.

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AI Resources

Student Facing AI Resources

Student Facing AI Resources Instructional Materials to support Student AI Literacy

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Introduction to Responsible AI | Google Cloud Skills Boost

lt;p>This is an introductory-level microlearning course aimed at explaining what responsible AI is, why it's important, and how Google implements responsible AI in their products. It also introduces Google's 7 AI principles.</p>

cloudskillsboost.google