Willard Daggett, Ed.D.

When introduced properly, AI can be a powerful tool that positively impacts a school system, from the classroom to the boardroom. In this presentation, Dr. Willard Daggett will share how some of the nation’s most rapidly improving school districts have leveraged the power of AI to operate more efficiently and effectively, which has given teachers, staff, and administrators more of their time back on nights and weekends. He will share how AI can assist teachers in connecting with students who are increasingly disengaged in class. While AI has the potential to make many aspects of a school district run more efficiently, it can also be a major challenge if the district has not established appropriate policies and practices. Dr. Daggett will provide guidance on some important considerations when planning, disseminating, and implementing AI policy and procedures throughout a school system.

Dr. Daggett will also share the explosive impact that AI is having on the modern workplace and society. Fundamental changes in how businesses operate are leading to a major shift in the skills, knowledge, and attributes employees will increasingly need to have to thrive in their jobs. Students, too, will need to develop these same skill sets to be prepared for success in all aspects of life, work, and society after graduation. Dr. Daggett will explain how many cutting-edge districts are using AI and other modern tools and strategies to build capacity from classroom to boardroom so that students are prepared to succeed in the jobs and society they will be entering after they graduate.