UtSTA 2024: Out-Of-This-World Science Teaching

AI isn’t just about technology; it’s an opportunity to redefine how we teach and prepare our students for a tech dominated future (hopefully without full-fledged AI Overlords). In this interactive session, we’ll explore the human skills that will matter most—like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration—and discuss how to integrate them effectively into your science classroom using strategies grounded in Transdisciplinary Learning (Convergence Education) and proper gamification techniques. We’ll dive into how most gamification tools miss the mark and how you can implement approaches that truly engage students and connect to real-world challenges. You’ll leave with practical, hands-on activities and a toolkit you can use to transform your lessons and inspire your students to think and act beyond the textbook. Walk away equipped to design science lessons that not only meet SEEd standards but also future-proof your students with skills they need to excel in an AI-driven world.