NC BOLD East 2026 Day 3 Pine Forest High School

Generative AI is transforming the workforce—but education’s goal isn’t to replace thinking; it’s to strengthen it. In this session, discover how to use AI as a tool for deeper thinking, not shortcuts. Explore essential workforce skills like critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and AI collaboration, along with practical classroom strategies. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas to help students question AI, use it responsibly, and build the human skills that matter most.

Ready to move beyond basic AI prompting? In this fast-paced, interactive session, educators will reverse-engineer AI outputs, explore advanced prompting strategies, and discover how context, rationale, and reusable prompt frameworks can transform AI into a powerful thinking partner. Expect energy, collaboration, and plenty of “Wait... AI can do THAT?!” moments as you leave with ready-to-use prompts and practical strategies for immediate use.

Generative AI is transforming the workforce—but education’s goal isn’t to replace thinking; it’s to strengthen it. In this session, discover how to use AI as a tool for deeper thinking, not shortcuts. Explore essential workforce skills like critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and AI collaboration, along with practical classroom strategies. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas to help students question AI, use it responsibly, and build the human skills that matter most.

Ready to move beyond basic AI prompting? In this fast-paced, interactive session, educators will reverse-engineer AI outputs, explore advanced prompting strategies, and discover how context, rationale, and reusable prompt frameworks can transform AI into a powerful thinking partner. Expect energy, collaboration, and plenty of “Wait... AI can do THAT?!” moments as you leave with ready-to-use prompts and practical strategies for immediate use.

Generative AI is transforming the workforce—but education’s goal isn’t to replace thinking; it’s to strengthen it. In this session, discover how to use AI as a tool for deeper thinking, not shortcuts. Explore essential workforce skills like critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and AI collaboration, along with practical classroom strategies. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas to help students question AI, use it responsibly, and build the human skills that matter most.