Consortium Connects are online professional learning roundtables or conversations that are free for NCSSS Member Schools. Have an idea for a Consortium Connects? Email Jen McNally.
Upcoming Consortium Connects
SEPTEMBER 2024
Thursday, September 5
3 p.m. ET
Current & Future Reality of AI in Education
Join Kevin Johnstun, Education Program Specialist in the Office of Educational Technology (OET) at the US Department of Education, for this informative session on the current and future reality of AI in education.
He will discuss the U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology’s new policy report, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, which addresses the clear need for sharing knowledge, engaging educators, and refining technology plans and policies for artificial intelligence (AI) use in education.
The report describes AI as a rapidly advancing set of technologies for recognizing patterns in data and automating actions, and guides educators in understanding what these emerging technologies can do to advance educational goals—while evaluating and limiting key risks.
DECEMBER 2024
Thursday, December 5
2 p.m. ET
Actionable AI: Practical Knowledge for STEM Schools
Charlotte Dungan, Program Architect, AI Bootcamps at the Mark Cuban Foundation will lead this session, which will focus on providing valuable resources to address academic integrity concerns and offer an essential overview of what students need to know to be prepared for STEM careers. The roundtable will also include dedicated time for participants to discuss their pressing issues and ask questions, ensuring a comprehensive and interactive learning experience.
Listen to Past Consortium Connects
Members may watch or listen to the on-demand versions of the previous Consortium Connects on our YouTube Channel or by clicking the playlists below.
