About this event:
This is not a conversation about whether to use AI plagiarism detection tools or require students to handwrite all of their summative work in class to prevent cheating. Rather, this interactive workshop acknowledges student AI use will occur and explores multiple considerations related to intentional instructional planning and assessment design. NCTE’s AI position statement and recommendations, along with entry points in the WI ELA standards, will help us determine how and when to create parameters, teach effective use, and leverage the capabilities of AI when deemed appropriate and even advantageous - by prioritizing student “productive struggle” in the reading and writing process. Explore examples, try out AI tools designed for research and co-writing, participate in collegial discussions, and consider examples from participants already experimenting. Take advantage of dedicated time to identify entry points in your local context - for more intentional AI use guidelines, revisions to student writing tasks and assessment processes, and/or opportunities to leverage AI as an instructional tool to enhance student thinking and growth.
Broad topics we plan to explore include (but are not limited to):
Numerous writing task and process designs for which AI is less effective
How AI can support/enhance standards-based competencies, such as critical analysis, exploring points of view, looking for language, identifying perspectives, and analyzing a mentor text
Limitations and affordances of AI in the research process
Considering department/school AI attribution and citation guidelines and examples
Prompt engineering as a writing genre or inquiry skill
Affordances and drawbacks of using hidden prompt injection
This workshop aims to be largely AI tool agnostic and is open to all regardless of whether your school currently allows network access to any AI tools for students. If these workshop dates are not convenient, please inquire about bringing this workshop to your school or district.
Schedule:
June 25, 2026: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
June 26, 2026: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Price: First registrant per district is $275. Up to 3 additional district participants $150 each
Content Questions: Kim Stieber-White (kim.stieber-white@cesa2.org)
Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org