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Reimagining Learning with AI: A Path to Empowerment
The CoSN 2025 Conference is gearing up to tackle the topic of AI in education, focusing on human leadership in an AI world. The conference will feature keynotes, panels, and workshops that will explore the promises and perils of leveraging AI in education.
Keynote Speakers:
- Ken Shelton, an independent consultant, speaker, advisor, and strategist, will open the conference on Monday, March 31, with a keynote on "Reimagining Learning with AI: A Path to Empowerment."
- On Tuesday, April 1, a panel discussion, "Leadership, Not Bystanders," will feature Lindsay E. Jones, CEO of CAST, Lindsay Kruse, CEO of All Means All, and Rachell Johnson, director of assistant technology at SCATP, moderated by Sarah Radcliffe, director of Future Ready Learning in the School District of Altoona.
- The closing keynote on Wednesday, April 2, "Beyond the Algorithm—Building Trust, Access, and Purpose in AI-Enhanced Education," will feature Richard Culatta of ISTE + ASCD, Victor Lee of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, Pati Ruiz, EdD, of Digital Promise, and Kris J. Hagel of the Peninsula School District.
Workshops:
- Student data privacy
- Generative AI implementation
- Education leadership in the digital age
- AI and leadership
- Organizational change management for digital transformation
Spotlight Sessions:
- Cybersecurity and physical security
- Tackling cell phones in classrooms
- Top edtech trends in 2025
- Edtech and AI quality indicators
- FERPA
Target Audiences:
Chief Technology Officers
- Learn proven strategies for getting the dollars you need to build the infrastructure for today and tomorrow
- Connect with your peers and build your community of practice
- Discover how to stretch scarce resources to make the greatest impact on teaching and learning
Instructional Technology Directors
- Hear about new tools and models for engaging students and personalizing instruction
- Strategize about how to bridge the gap between the technical and instructional silos
- Improve your leadership skills and how to scale technology beyond islands of innovation
Superintendents, District Teams, and Education Service Agencies
- Hear from thought leaders on how to create a vision for digital conversion and continuously improving innovative culture in your district
- Learn tips for breaking down the silos and leveraging technology to enable a 21st-century school system
- Share creative and strategic solutions about how to create robust learning environments at school and at home
Industry, Government, and Nonprofit Representatives
- Understand what is keeping school system technology leaders up at night
- Share information on emerging tools and services for learning
- Learn about better strategies and models for implementing, maintaining, and evaluating technology for learning
Conclusion:
The CoSN 2025 Conference is the perfect opportunity for education leaders to come together and discuss the impact of AI on education. With a focus on human leadership in an AI world, attendees will gain valuable insights and strategies for maximizing the benefits of AI while minimizing its risks.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the theme of the CoSN 2025 Conference?
A: The theme is "Human Leadership in an AI World."
Q: Who are the keynote speakers?
A: Ken Shelton, Lindsay E. Jones, Lindsay Kruse, Rachell Johnson, Richard Culatta, Victor Lee, Pati Ruiz, and Kris J. Hagel will be speaking at the conference.
Q: What are the workshop topics?
A: The workshop topics include student data privacy, generative AI implementation, education leadership in the digital age, AI and leadership, and organizational change management for digital transformation, among others.
Q: Who are the target audiences for the conference?
A: The target audiences include Chief Technology Officers, Instructional Technology Directors, Superintendents, District Teams, and Education Service Agencies, as well as Industry, Government, and Nonprofit Representatives.
