WSTA Bite-Size Science Professional Learning
May 21, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
School AI: Teacher-monitored, Student-safe AI "Spaces" for Practice and Inquiry
By Al Gonzalez
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Session Highlights:
This session features an introduction to SchoolAI Spaces: teacher-built, interactive AI experiences where students can learn and explore within guidelines you set.School AI
Participants will first enter a Space as students (10–15 minutes) for a math/science use case (e.g., phenomenon sensemaking coach, lab safety decision-maker, error-analysis tutor, vocabulary in context). Then I’ll model how to create that Space (15–20 minutes), including writing the AI prompt, selecting standards, and attaching resources like readings, rubrics, or worksheets.School AI
The rest of the hour is build time: you’ll create a Space you can use next week, test it in preview, and refine it with guardrails (tone, boundaries, what to do when unsure, citation expectations, etc.). SchoolAI emphasizes being teacher-monitored, “student safe,” and designed to alert educators to critical safety concerns.SchoolAI
Requirements:
Participants will need a laptop. They will create a free educator account during the session and leave with one ready-to-run activity.
Presenters:
Al Gonzalez, Chimacum Elementary School, AI Educator
Who Should Attend: All educators are invited! This includes K-12 teachers (Science, STEM, CTE), instructional coaches, TOSAs, principals, and district leaders.
Registration Information: Please register via the Washington State Science Teachers (WSTA) Event Calendar. Link: WSTA-Washington Science Teachers Association - Events A Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.
Clock Hours: For questions regarding clock hours, please contact Don Pruett, WSTA Professional Development Coordinator, at puyalluppruett@gmail.com.