AI in Education: Conference Highlights


Author: The Daily News Now! March 13, 2026 Duration: 1:55
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AI in Education: Conference Highlights

AI and Academia Conference at Cal State Fullerton: Boosting AI Literacy for Educators

The second annual AI and Academia Conference, held at Cal State Fullerton, aimed to enhance AI literacy among educators from kindergarten to graduate levels. With nearly 200 faculty from 14 CSU campuses in attendance, the event featured workshops, panels, and presentations on AI applications in education. Organizers Alison Marzocchi and Leslie Bruce emphasized ethical AI use and its impact on student critical thinking. Panelists discussed shared challenges and the importance of teaching proper AI use to avoid misuse. A new roundtable connected K-12 educators with college leaders to address access issues. The conference underscored the need for thoughtful AI integration in classrooms to build better teaching tools.

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