WEMTA 2025 - Ignite and Inspire: Impacting Learning Together: Full Schedule

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9:30am CDT

Getting Started with AI Literacy: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World

Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) programs like ChatGPT and Google Gemini are transforming how we access and evaluate information. This presentation will include an introduction to popular Gen AI tools, their real-world uses and limitations, and the ethical challenges they present. We will explore the concept of AI literacy and the importance of moving beyond the hype to critically evaluate AI products.

Attendees will learn how to effectively discuss Gen AI with students and colleagues, fostering critical thinking about its use and implications. Attendees will learn about practical resources for teaching about AI and staying up to date in this fast-moving field.

Speakers

Jodi Pierre

Research & Instruction Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

I am a Research & Instruction Librarian at UW-Green Bay Libraries. As a member of the technology and digital transformation team, I help manage the library website, LibGuides, and Primo VE discovery service (branded Search@UW).

Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Sheraton Wisconsin 2

Beginner, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Higher Education

Company Data & Privacy, Facilitating Professional Learning, Literacy

10:45am CDT

BadgerLink Data: Trends, Reflections, and Support for Your Library

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

BCC Boardroom

Data is used for compliance purposes; to evaluate programs; for advocacy, marketing, or promotion; to inform research & policy; and for continuous improvement of operations. Join this session to learn about what the data is (and isn’t) telling us about the use of BadgerLink resources at K-12 libraries and statewide, what this may mean for the future of digital resources, and steps you can take to begin or enhance your data collection journey. Bring your curiosity and questions and leave with new insights!

Speakers

Jen Champoux

BadgerLink Technical Support & Training Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Jen is on the Library Services Team at DPI, where she works primarily on BadgerLink, providing technical support and training. She also writes BadgerLink's Bulletin posts and mails out promotional posters and bookmarks. Reach out to her for all things BadgerLink!

Elizabeth Neuman

Digital Services Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Elizabeth joined DPI in 2012 and provides leadership in the planning, development, and maintenance of BadgerLink, Wisconsin's collection of electronic resources available to all residents. Her focus is on resource selection, access & other technical-related topics including emerging... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Boardroom

Intermediate, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Company Budget & Resources, Data & Privacy, Digital Resources