Empowering Global Problem Solvers with AI-Assisted Research
Sunday, June 29, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM · 1 hr. (America/Chicago)
Interactive Session
Project-, Problem- and Challenge-Based Learning
Information
Discover how to enhance student research capabilities using AI tools, focusing on developing solutions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This session will demonstrate the effective use of AI-assisted tools for research and synthesis, equipping educators with strategies to guide students in impactful, real-world problem-solving.
Outline
Introduction (5 minutes) Start with a welcome and a quick overview of the session’s goals. Introduce challenge-based learning and its importance in the educational landscape.
Understanding AI in Education (10 minutes) Discuss the key concepts of AI and its application in enhancing educational outcomes. Including a quick interactive poll to assess the audience's familiarity with AI in education.
Developing Challenge-Based Projects with AI (15 minutes) Show how to design and implement effective challenge-based projects using AI. Provide a live demonstration of AI tools that support problem-solving and creativity. Encourage small group brainstorming on potential projects applicable to their teaching areas.
Interactive Workshop: Applying AI in Real-World Scenarios (20 minutes) Participants will engage directly with AI tools on their devices to develop a mini challenge-based project. Guide them through using AI to address a common educational challenge and facilitate a peer-to-peer feedback session to refine each other’s projects.
Q&A and Wrap-Up (10 minutes) Allow time for questions, discuss how to overcome potential challenges with integrating AI, and summarize key takeaways. Encourage participants to apply the strategies learned and provide additional resources for further exploration.
Engagement Tactics
Polling
Hands-on activity - using AI to solve a design challenge
Small group discussions
Supporting research
UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/in/documentViewer.xhtml?v=2.1.196&id=p::usmarcdef_0000391104&file=/in/rest/annotationSVC/DownloadWatermarkedAttachment/attach_import_7435acaf-75c0-4b60-8a9c-85cb6371702b%3F_%3D391104eng.pdf&locale=en&multi=true&ark=/ark:/48223/pf0000391104/PDF/391104eng.pdf#1005_24_AI%20competency%20framework%20for%20teachers-V2.indd%3A.16498%3A2001
Content Community
Blended Content
Subject Area
ScienceSocial Studies or History
Grade Level
9-12
Audience
TeacherTechnology Coach/Trainer
Session Delivery
In PersonStreamedRecording
Transformative Learning Principles
Prioritize authentic experiencesSpark Curiosity
ISTE Standards
Educators: Designer: Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.Educators: Facilitator: Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.Students: Knowledge Constructor: Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices required
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PC
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No
Influencer Disclosure
This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.
