LANSING, Mich. – To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, March 28 at 11 a.m. for educators and parents to learn more about how to navigate the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence within schools. Parents and teachers are encouraged to register to attend for free.
“Given how quickly AI is evolving and the likelihood that today’s students will need to understand its implications for their role in the future workforce, we’re proud to be able to share important information about it with parents and educators,” said Justin Bruno, AI Learning Strategist at Michigan Virtual. “It’s important for communities across Michigan to be supported with a solid and safe foundation in AI literacy and know that their schools are being supported by Michigan Virtual and our partners.”
In December 2024, the Michigan Department of Education endorsed Michigan Virtual’s resources for AI guidance to schools in Michigan. The webinar will provide an overview on AI literacy efforts in K-12 education and presenters will also provide an in-depth look at how a number of Michigan schools and organizations have led AI literacy work, including AI-enhanced instructional practices, professional learning delivery, student-driven AI policy development, and community stakeholder engagement, in partnership with Michigan Virtual’s expertise and guidance.
The following Michigan educational leaders will present during the webinar:
- Michelle Gierman, Artificial Intelligence Consultant, Avondale School District
- Andrea Zellner, Learning Design Consultant, Oakland Schools
- Dave Tebo, Director of Innovation Services, Ottawa Area ISD
National AI Literacy Day, coordinated by the EDSAFE AI Alliance in partnership with aiEDU, is a nationwide day of action inviting students, parents, educators, and community members to explore the fundamental question, “What is AI?” Michigan Virtual’s webinar joins a series of events hosted across the nation to promote AI literacy through education. The EDSAFE AI Alliance is a global initiative led by InnovateEDU and powered by a coalition of organizations to provide global leadership for developing a safer, more secure, more equitable, and more trusted AI education ecosystem through a focus on research, policy, and practice.
Michigan parents, educators, and other community members can register here to attend the March 28 webinar. To learn more about Michigan Virtual’s AI Lab, visit michiganvirtual.org/AI.
