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The David C. Anchin Center Hosts Workshop on AI in Mathematics Classrooms
September 7, 2024
Tampa, FL
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching held a free professional learning workshop titled "The Future is Here: Artificial Intelligence in the Mathematics Classroom." The event brought together educators and leaders from various Tampa Bay area school districts to discuss the rapidly evolving role of AI in education, specifically in math instruction.
Facilitated by Ms. Deb Costello, a seasoned educator with 36 years of experience teaching mathematics from grades 6-12, the workshop aimed to demystify AI for teachers and help them explore ways to integrate AI into their math lessons. Ms. Costello, whose career spans Illinois, Florida, and Massachusetts, shared her expertise in using technology to enhance learning, drawing on her background as a consultant for the College Board and as a speaker at numerous national conferences.
Participants explored key questions such as how AI functions, how educators and students are using AI in the classroom, and how it can be harnessed to improve math instruction. The workshop also provided a valuable opportunity for teachers to network and exchange ideas about the future of AI in education.
Ms. Costello’s dynamic approach and her extensive experience, including her recent roles at Deerfield Academy and with several universities, inspired attendees to think about how AI can enhance student learning outcomes in mathematics. The Anchin Center continues to lead the charge in offering cutting-edge professional learning opportunities for educators in the Tampa Bay area.