This event will be presented as a Live Online Event.

Using AI Tools to Increase Students' SCIENCE Learning and Enhance Teacher Productivity (Grades 6-12)

Presented by Marquita Blades
Award-Winning Science Teacher, Author and International Presenter

Specifically Designed for Science Educators Serving Grades 6-12: Classroom Teachers, Department Heads, Science Specialists, and Administrators

How to make best use of AI technologies to enhance student engagement and learning in science
Highly practical ways you can increase your teacher productivity using AI
How to effectively use state-of-the art AI technologies in your science classroom … Explore and gain hands-on experience
Pitfalls to avoid and solutions to ethical concerns with the use of AI-powered tools and resources in the science classroom

Practical Ideas and Strategies

This NEW live online seminar presented by award-winning science teacher Marquita Blades is an exciting opportunity for grades 6-12 science educators to explore the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and their specific applications in science education. Experience hands-on activities, demonstrations, and modeling. Engage with other science educators around the potential of AI technologies and their implications for science education. Discover common pitfalls to avoid and solutions to ethical concerns when using AI-powered tools and resources in the science classroom. Explore how to create engaging and differentiated science lessons, develop meaningful and relevant assessments, foster student innovation and critical thinking, improve classroom efficiency, and much more, using AI-powered tools.

Join Marquita for a highly practical day filled with ways to make best use of AI tools to strengthen your science students' learning, streamline grading and assessments, enhance your instruction, and improve your own productivity.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Make Best Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Your Science Classroom
Essential, practical ways to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in grades 6-12 science classrooms … Explore the best, most useful AI tools for increasing your students' science learning while increasing your own productivity
Quickly Create Highly Engaging Science Lessons With AI
Enhance students' interest and motivation in science with ease by curating content and assessments aligned with your students' needs … Here's how!
Increase Your Productivity and the Efficiency of Your Science Classroom
Use AI tools to improve your efficiency with administrative tasks and lesson planning … Regain valuable time to focus on teaching and your science students' learning
Develop Meaningful and Relevant Science Assessments
Discover how you can use AI to create and analyze complex science assessments
Foster Student Learning and Feedback
Learn how to empower your science students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the use of AI-powered tools
Strengthen Student Understanding of Scientific Concepts
Use AI to create learning experiences and simulations that help students better understand complex scientific concepts
Promote Innovation in Your Secondary Science Program
Explore specific ways to integrate cutting-edge AI into your science classroom … Foster greater creativity and innovation in teaching and learning
Avoid and Address Potential Pitfalls and Ethical Concerns
AI opens up exciting new opportunities, but can also bring new challenges and concerns … Explore solutions to potential pitfalls and ethical concerns, and ways to promote responsible use of AI among students
Motivate Your Unmotivated Science Students Using AI
Learn how to use AI to motivate your unmotivated students … Create scientifically literate learners and foster a love of science that extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life
Receive an Extensive AI in Science Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive a highly practical digital resource handbook packed with ideas, strategies and resources for using AI to increase student learning and enhance your productivity

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

The best, most useful AI tools to enhance your instruction and productivity, and increase your students' science learning
Numerous ideas for fostering creativity and innovation in your science classroom using AI platforms and applications
Work smarter, not harder by leveraging AI to easily create differentiated science lessons, lab investigations, and assessments
Practical ways to use AI tools to develop instructional sequences that strengthen students' connection and proficiency with key scientific concepts
How to increase opportunities for students to engage in scientific inquiry using AI
Specific examples of AI prompts that result in high-quality assessments to gauge student understanding of complex concepts
Practical ways to break down more complex science topics utilizing AI-generated texts and images
Innovative ways to ensure students build scientific literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills using AI
Effective ways to use AI to incorporate more real-world application into your daily science lessons and lab experiences
Strategies for using AI to maximize student learning by creating resources that reflect the interests and needs of your students
Powerful ways to use AI to immerse students in real-world science scenarios to increase learning of scientific concepts and practices
Ideas for streamlining administrative tasks like grading, parent communication, and managing sequencing and pacing
Valuable tips to get the most from AI in your science classroom – even if you're the only one using it!

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with teaching science in today's ever-changing educational landscape. That's why I'm excited to invite you to attend my seminar.

Based on my years of experience as a science educator, I am so excited about the potential of AI tools to transform the way we teach and to transform how our students learn science. I will provide you with highly practical strategies for incorporating AI tools into your science classroom. You'll have the opportunity to connect with other science educators around this important topic, building a community of support and collaboration that will extend beyond the seminar.

We will explore the latest developments in AI and their specific applications in grades 6-12 science education. You'll learn how to create personalized and engaging science lessons, streamline grading and assessments, and foster student innovation and critical thinking through the use of AI-powered tools. Discover potential pitfalls to avoid, ethical considerations involved in the use of AI, and best practices for promoting responsible and ethical use of AI in science education.

It's my goal to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to harness the power and potential of AI tools as a secondary science educator. You'll gain new skills and knowledge you can apply immediately to strengthen your students' learning and your work as a science teacher. I look forward to meeting you at the seminar!

Sincerely,
Dr. Marquita S. Blades

P.S. We'll be digging directly into AI platforms, so make sure you come with your best energy! You'll walk away with many practical ideas for using AI right away in your science program.

Who Should Attend

Science Educators Serving Grades 6-12: Classroom Teachers, Department Heads, Science Specialists, and Administrators

About BER Live Online Events

With the current health challenges, all BER in-person PD events are currently being presented in a Live Online format:

Outstanding Instructors
All programs are led by outstanding BER national trainers
Extensive Resource Handbooks
You'll have access to an extensive digital Resource Handbook before, during and after your seminar
Highly Interactive
You'll be able to ask questions in real time and interact with the instructor and other participants
Program Guarantee
As we have for 48 years, we guarantee the high quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied, we'll give you a 100% refund.

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive AI in Science Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. Included in the handbook are:

Sample prompts and strategies for using AI tools to create engaging and personalized science lessons that cater to individual student learning needs
The latest developments in AI, including emerging technologies, and their implications in the science classroom
Techniques for leveraging AI to streamline grading and assessments, provide timely feedback and reduce bias
Best practices for promoting responsible and ethical use of AI in science education, including data privacy, security, and student well-being
Ways to use AI to automate routine administrative tasks, allowing more time for teaching and student learning
Strategies to foster student innovation and critical thinking in science using AI-powered tools

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to share ideas with other educators interested in making the best use of AI tools in secondary science classrooms.

Consultation Available
Marquita Blades will be available at the seminar for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own science program.

Semester Credit Option
UMASS Logo Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

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