AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know?
This session, led by an educator and attorney, will explore the legal implications and complexities related to AI in schools. We will discuss privacy concerns, data protection, ethical considerations, and compliance with COPPA, FERPA, GDPR, and relevant laws. We will discuss how to provide guidance on navigating these challenges. We will closely look at AI tools for educational use and understand how to evaluate them, the benefits for student learning, and attendees will walk away with a greater understanding of how to bring AI safely, ethically, and responsibly into all classrooms.
Facilitated By
Rachelle Dené Poth
Spanish and STEAM Teacher, Consultant, Attorney
Riverview Jr Sr High School, ThriveinEDU LLC
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology teacher. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes in Artificial Intelligence, AI and the Law, AI and the Environment, Cybersecurity, and STEM. She has more than seven years of teaching and presenting on AI in her classroom and working with educators worldwide.
Rachelle is an ISTE-certified educator and recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and several presidential gold and silver awards for volunteer service. Rachelle presents regularly at conferences and provides professional development and coaching for educators and keynotes, strongly focusing on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, AI and the Law, Cybersecurity, SEL, and STEM.
She is the author of ten books, including her most recent books, “What the Tech? An Educator’s Guide to AI, AR/VR, the Metaverse and More!” and “How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities Into Any Content Area.” She is also a frequent blogger for multiple publications.
