Best Practices for Building AI Awareness in Young Learners
Apr. 30, 2026
How can we introduce young children to AI in ways that are developmentally appropriate and grounded in real life? Join us for our next free webinar when we’ll explore that important question together with Dr. Nneka McGee, author of “AI + Learning Differences: Designing for a Future with No Boundaries,” published by Stanford Accelerator for Learning.
This session will benefit anyone who wants to help our youngest learners begin to make sense of the AI-powered world around them, including early childhood educators, elementary educators, instructional leaders, school leaders, and caregivers.
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of why AI literacy matters in the early years, practical strategies for starting age-appropriate conversations, and ideas for guiding children to recognize AI in everyday life. They’ll also have access to next-day activities they can use to help our youth learn about AI.
In this session, we will:
Build a clear foundation for AI literacy in the early years
Show an example of how AI already appears in children’s everyday lives
Model developmentally appropriate ways to introduce AI
Address balance, safety, and digital responsibility
Provide practical takeaways participants can use right away
Can’t make the time? A recording + resources will be emailed to all registrants.
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Amanda Bickerstaff
Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school science teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.
Corey Layne Crouch
Dr. Nneka McGee is an educator, researcher, and advocate dedicated to creating or promoting access and opportunities for students navigating a future driven by artificial intelligence. She has served as an educator for nearly two decades. She taught middle school mathematics and was recognized as a district finalist for teacher of the year. Nneka has also served as District Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Director of GT and Advanced Academics, Executive Director for Learning and Innovation, and as a Chief Academic Officer.
As part of her doctoral studies, Dr. McGee researched the experiences of K-12 teachers implementing or planning to implement artificial intelligence in classroom learning environments. She has shared her work as a keynote speaker at events such as the NYSCATE Annual Conference and the Technology Leadership Institute. She has also served as a panelist or presenter at events sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, Vanderbilt University, Teach for America, ISTE, Foundations, Inc., National Education Association, and the American Association of Publishers. She has contributed to publications released by the U.S. Department of Education, Digital Promise, American College of Education, and the International Literacy Association.
Most recently, Dr. McGee served as project lead and principal co-author of “AI + Learning Differences: Designing for a Future with No Boundaries,” published by Stanford Accelerator for Learning. Her latest work, “AI for Young Learners: Balancing Tech Use with Authentic, Off Screen Experiences,” was published as a Jump Start Guide by ISTE in January 2026. She also served as an AI practitioner advisory board member for the Engage AI Institute and was selected as an EdSAFE AI Alliance Fellow in its augural cohort.