Tech Lasso

E52 - Slow Down! How to Use Generative AI Safely and Effectively in K-8 Schools


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Christine Jones is the Coordinator of Educational Technology at the Palmdale School District. Her district has over 22,000 students and is the 4th largest elementary district in California. She also worked for 14 years at LACOE. She was selected as the Association of California School Administrators Technology Administrator of the Year for 2023. 

Topics  

  • The challenges of implementing generative AI in a large K-8 school district.  

  • Some innovative ideas for integrating AI into digital media literacy.  

  • Evaluating software and “free” online tools. 

  • Curating EdTech resources (Throw Down!) 

  • Ways to protect students’ personal information, including Data Processing Agreements with technology vendors. 

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