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Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning lately. In the valley between “AI is going to destroy life as we know it” and “AI is going to revolutionize our lives” lies the fact that the future isn’t yet written. These tools will only be as good as we let them be. This technology is now widely available to the public and professionals alike, and it’s time to understand how it works and how it is marketed to us. That way, we can make educated choices about using AI in the classroom, at work, and in the library.

In this moderated panel discussion, you will hear from educators in the field who are approaching AI technology through the lens of privacy, security, equity, and intellectual freedom.

Presenters: Ray Pun, Alder Graduate School of Education, Scarlet Galvan, Grand Valley State University; moderated by Carolyn Bennett Glauda, Southeastern Library Resources Council.

Ray Pun (he/him) is the academic and research librarian at Alder Graduate School of Education where he supports 400+ preservice teachers and teacher educators; Ray holds a Doctorate in Education, Master of Library Science and Master of Arts in East Asian Studies. Ray is a member of the Library Freedom Project.
He will discuss how ChatGPT and generative AI tools are used in the K-12 classrooms. Ray will discuss how it is critical for learners to utilize tools like ChatGPT to interrogate responses reflecting biases and systemic racism; generative AI tools have potential in supporting teaching and learning efforts but there are concerns to consider regarding how the tool might be interfering with privacy issues or neglecting skill development. This presentation will highlight Ray’s experiences with ChatGPT in the teaching and learning setting.

Scarlet Galvan is the Collection Strategist Librarian for Grand Valley State University Libraries in Allendale, Michigan. Her research interests focus on sociopolitical dimensions of library technology and infrastructure.

Free to RRLC and ESLN Members. This event will be held on Zoom Webinar; registration is required.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.5 hours of CE credit.

This webinar will be recorded. Live transcription will be available.

This event is sponsored by the Empire State Library Network.

Contact Carolyn Bennett Glauda with questions.

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