Teacher Education at Roberts Wesleyan University invites you to our inaugural AI Literacy Day, held in conjunction with National AI Literacy Day.
The evening is designed to encourage conversation, collaboration, and networking, giving participants time to connect with colleagues and continue the dialogue around “ What is AI? ” and “ How do we prepare learners for an AI-enabled world ?”
AI Literacy Day is a FREE event. Registration required, no cost to attend.
Keynote Speakers
We are honored to welcome Dr. Stephanie Smith Budhai and Dr. Marie K. Heath, authors of Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Justice and Joy.
They will be presenting:
“Critical AI in Classrooms and Communities: Teaching Towards Justice in an AI-Enabled World”
Abstract:
AI in society and in education is often presented as an inevitability of extremes. It will either be an evil terminator or a brilliant savior. It will save humanity from cancer, global warming, world hunger, or it will slay us with its evil genius robot uprisings. Students will either cheat their way through school or AI will revolutionize education as we know it. Either way, the hyperbolic language sucks the air out of any other narrative, leaving little room in the story for students and teachers -- humans -- who live full and complicated lives, often working towards good within complex systems. Drs. Budhai and Heath offer an alternative to the hype by demystifying AI, advocating for radical hope, and providing a practical call to action.
Breakout Sessions and Community Conversation
In addition to the keynote, there will be breakout sessions led by experts, educators, and thought leaders to discuss how to use and shape AI responsibly. These sessions will focus on AI’s practical, ethical, and educational impacts, offering concrete insights and strategies for today’s classrooms and communities.
Event Details
AI Literacy Day at Roberts Wesleyan University
Cost: Free (Registration Required)
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 4–8 PM
Networking and check-in: 3:30–4:00 PM
Dinner will be provided
Location: Roberts Wesleyan University
Bonus: The first 100 registrants will receive a free copy of the book, Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Justice and Joy.
This event is sponsored by the Bowman Family, whose generosity continues to support innovation and excellence in education at Roberts.
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About the author
Teacher Education Department
The mission of all teacher education programs at Roberts Wesleyan University, guided by its Christian traditions, is to prepare candidates to be highly capable educators who think critically, who educate diverse populations effectively, and who lead collaboratively toward a global and more just society.