AI is reshaping not just curriculum, but the entire product development cycle—and educators are uniquely positioned to lead that shift. In this session, you’ll explore how AI tools are already transforming the way educational technology is built, where classroom tech is heading, and how one Utah educator is actively developing real AI-powered tools for teachers today.
At the same time, we’ll break down the technical foundations that make AI work. Most educators use AI like a search engine—and wonder why it underperforms. This session unpacks key concepts every CS and business teacher should understand, including tokens, context windows, knowledge cutoffs, temperature settings, and hallucinations. You don’t need to be a developer—you just need to understand how the engine works. Walk away with practical insights into both how AI systems function and how they are built, so you can use AI more effectively, teach it with confidence, and start thinking like an AI Maker in your own classroom.
