Reading and Writing Workshop

Week 6 Reading and Writing Workshop
Theme: Leading Through the Transformation
Objectives
Participants will:
  • Evaluate the educator’s evolving role in a world transformed by AI.
  • Analyze readings on teacher leadership, community engagement, and AI equity.
  • Develop a staff workshop outline to promote AI literacy in their schools.
  • Write a reflective essay on their role as educational leaders in the AI era.
  • Use AI tools to assist with writing, planning, and communication.

Part I: Reading and DiscussionA. Anchor Texts (Freely Accessible)
  1. EdSurge: Teachers Can’t Do It Alone: How to Build AI Literacy in Schools
    https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-09-26-teachers-can-t-do-it-alone-how-to-build-ai-literacy-in-schools
  2. UNESCO: Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research
    https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/guidance-generative-ai-education-and-research
  3. Education Week: How Teachers Are Leading AI Integration in Schools
    https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-teachers-are-leading-ai-integration-in-schools/2023/10
  4. ISTE: The Role of Educators in Ethical AI Use
    https://www.iste.org/explore/Tools-in-the-Classroom/role-educators-ethical-ai-use

B. Guided Reading Protocol
  1. Skim & Scan
    • Identify terms related to AI leadership, digital equity, teacher training, and system transformation.
    • Highlight examples of teacher-led innovation.
  2. Think-Pair-Share Questions
    • What does it mean to be an AI-literate educator?
    • What fears or resistance might teachers have about AI?
    • How do these articles propose building teacher capacity?
  3. Text-to-Text Connection
    • Compare UNESCO’s global perspective with the U.S.-based EdWeek article.
    • Ask: What differences in leadership priorities and equity issues do you notice?

Part II: Writing Workshop
A. Mini-Lesson: Writing for Influence and Action
Facilitator models writing a persuasive and reflective paragraph answering:
“What is your responsibility as an educator during the AI transformation?”
Model Writing Moves:
  • State a clear position or belief.
  • Support it with a quote or paraphrase from one article.
  • End with a call to action or specific plan.

B. Writing Task Options (Choose One Prompt)
​Prompt 1 – Reflection Essay
Reflect on your role as a teacher in the AI age. How are you already leading, and what more can you do?
Prompt 2 – Persuasive Memo
Write a short proposal for a professional development workshop titled “AI in Our School.” Identify 2–3 key goals and outcomes for staff.
Prompt 3 – Vision Statement
What does an ideal AI-ready school look like? Describe the roles of students, teachers, and technology.

C. Peer Review Protocol
  • Share drafts in pairs or triads.
  • Use the “TAG” method:
    • Tell what worked well
    • Ask a question
    • Give a suggestion for clarity or impact

D. AI-Assisted Drafting (Optional)
  • Use ChatGPT, Eduaide.ai, or Magic Write to:
    • Generate workshop titles or objectives
    • Draft sample paragraphs
    • Polish final reflections
  • Reflect in writing: “Where did the AI help? Where did my own insights matter more?”

Workshop Wrap-Up Questions
  • What makes an educator a leader in times of change?
  • How do we bring colleagues and communities along with us?
  • What systems need to shift to support equitable AI integration?
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