Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
1:15 PM - 2:05 PM
Location Name
RL 21
Name
Yes, AI CAN Support Critical Thinking in the Classroom
Description
When people hear “AI and education,” many immediately think of ChatGPT doing students’ homework. Writing their essays. Doing all of the thinking for them. But AI is TECH, a tool, and technology has always been only as valuable as how we use it. In this session, you’ll see how AI tools and technology can be used in the classroom to support and elevate student critical thinking.
Speakers
Session Type
Keynote
Track
AI in the Classroom
Secondary Track
AI in the Classroom
Primary Audience
Elementary/Middle/High School
Secondary Audience
General Educators
Fall Conference Strands
Educate
MA DLCS Strands
Digital Tools and Collaboration, Computing Systems