Great Debates on EdTech Frontlines: AI, Privacy and Digital Ethics

Monday, June 29, 2026 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM · 1 hr. (America/New_York)
Interactive Session
Digital Citizenship

Information

Join a dynamic debate hosted by K12TechPro where district leaders, technologists, and educators clash over hot edtech topics, like AI in classrooms, student data privacy, surveillance, screen time, and more. With real-world stories and prompts, you’ll leave equipped to lead courageous conversations in your own district.
Role Based Tracks
All LeadersLeaders - DistrictLeaders - School (Principals)TeachersLibrariansCounselors
Grade Level
PK-12
Transformational Learning Principles
Ignite AgencyConnect Learning to Learner
ISTE Standards
Education Leaders: Equity and Citizenship Advocate: Model the safe, ethical, and legal use of technology and the critical examination of digital content.Education Leaders: Visionary Planner: Include a wide range of perspectives from the community to develop and sustain a vision for using technology to advance student learning and success.Educators: Citizen: Mentor students in safe, legal, and ethical practices with digital tools and content.
Delivery/Output
In PersonStreamedRecording
Subject
Technology Education
Skill Level
Intermediate
Outline
Segment, Focus, Format Opening and Framing (5min) Introduce debate rules, big questions, context, Moderator sets stage Debate Round 1(15min) AI in Classrooms (usage, oversight, bias), Two sides argue, audience weighs in Debate Round 2(15 min) Data Privacy & Surveillance (student tracking, automated monitoring), Role-based positions (IT vs teacher vs principal) Debate Round 3 (10 min) Screen Time & Social Media (benefits, harm, boundaries), Quick arguments, counterpoints Audience Challenge (10min) Attendees propose a hot topic, debate with peers, Rapid "lightning" positions Closing & Reflection (5 min), Synthesize debates into guiding questions, Moderator + audience reflect
Supporting research
Examples of AI surveillance in education from K12 Tech Talk episodes (e.g. threats, monitoring, AI whack-a-mole) (k12techtalkpodcast.com) EdWeek & EWA: “AI, surveillance, and student rights” articles Common Sense Media’s guidelines for student privacy and screen time UNESCO / ISTE reports on AI ethics in education
Attendee Accounts
No advance software required. Will use polling (e.g. Mentimeter or built-in platform) and possibly QR-linked prompt cards.
Audience
District-Level LeadershipSchool Level LeadershipTeacher
Attendee Devices
Devices useful
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: PC
Disclosure
The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session.
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.
Lightspeed Systems2028Lightspeed Systems® is dedicated to providing time-saving solutions and empowering districts to focus where it matters most—students and learning. Lightspeed provides one integrated platform of cloud-managed solutions: Security & Compliance, Safety & Wellness, and Engagement & Impact, purpose-built for school networks and devices. Lightspeed solutions are designed to surface insights and facilitate workflows needed to ensure a safe, secure, and compliant learning environment that works on any device, anywhere learning takes place. As a committed partner in privacy and security for more than 20 years, Lightspeed ensures secure student data with technical and administrative safeguards in place. And with a keen understanding of the staff and resource shortages in primary education, Lightspeed has focused resources on client success to provide implementation guidance, support, and an easy procurement process. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Lightspeed serves more than 20 million students using 11 million devices in 28,000 schools throughout 42 countries.

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