Presentations

CIDDL at CEC 2026: Highlights from Salt Lake City

What an incredible week in Salt Lake City! From the opening workshop on Wednesday morning to the final blitz on Friday afternoon, CEC 2026 was full of energy, ideas, and conversations about where AI and special education are headed together. The CIDDL team is grateful for every attendee, presenter, and partner who stopped by our sessions, joined us at the Tech Playground, or connected with us from afar.

Dr James Basham and Dr Trey Vasquez at the CEC keynote presentation

2025 CEC Recap

What an excellent conference in Baltimore! The CIDDL team enjoyed interacting with and learning from everyone who came by our booth or sessions. We are excited to welcome many new voices into our CIDDL community.

Teaching AI Literacy in PK-12 Education: A Guide to Preparing Students for the Future Part One

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact our daily lives significantly. AI literacy, defined as the knowledge and skills required to understand, interact with, and evaluate AI technologies, has become a crucial competency for students to navigate this landscape of technology. Our previous post explored the concepts, importance, and core components of AI literacy. Building on those foundational concepts, this article focuses on practical activities for teaching AI literacy in educational settings.

A Review of CIDDL’s Presentations at TED

CIDDL recently participated in the TED Conference from November 5-8, 2024. This event convened educators, researchers, and thought leaders to discuss advancements in teacher education and innovative practices. Our team, including Dr. James Basham, Dr. Sean Smith, Dr. Matt Marino, Dr. Trey Vasquez, Dr. Angelica Fulchini Scruggs, Dr. Kait Brennan, and Samantha Goldman, contributed to the dialogue on the integration of artificial intelligence in special education, sharing research and strategies aimed at enhancing learning outcomes for all students. The conference provided a valuable collaboration and knowledge exchange platform, reinforcing our commitment to fostering inclusive educational environments. We look forward to sharing further insights and reflections from this significant gathering.

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