AI Research and Inquiry in the Secondary Classroom

Monday, March 16, 2026 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Registration closes March 9, 2026.

Explore the synergy possible between AI tools and the inquiry/research process in secondary classrooms. Learn practical strategies for using AI to help learners with initial tasks - like narrowing topics and drafting questions - so they can dedicate more time and energy to critical thinking, collaboration, and developing their own arguments. This workshop also reinforces the importance of the learner’s original thoughts and ideas in the inquiry process, beginning to end.

Objectives

• Discuss the ethical framework for positioning AI as a supportive research partner rather than an academic shortcut.
• Investigate how AI tools can scaffold organizational tasks to free up students' cognitive energy for critical thinking and collaboration.
• Analyze practical AI prompting strategies for guiding students through the early stages of research, such as narrowing a topic and finding sources.
• Explore learning activities that use AI as a catalyst for collaborative brainstorming, peer feedback, and shared inquiry.

Designed to Support: Educators, District Leaders, School Support Staff, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Specialists, Special Education Staff

This workshop is part of The AI Co-Pilot Series.

Future-proof your district by ensuring your educators are at the forefront of instructional innovation. The AI Co-Pilot Series: Guiding Learning in the Digital Age offers a high-impact, low-time commitment approach to building essential staff competency in artificial intelligence. Whether it's one or all, register for the dates and topics that work best for you.

From enhancing teaching effectiveness to exploring real world applications, these half-day workshops will provide your educators with a comprehensive AI toolkit. Ensure your entire team is prepared to harness the power of AI to elevate both administrative efficiency and classroom outcomes district-wide!