WY TeacherCon 2026

When does AI support learning, and when does it get in the way? Educators need to make evidence-informed decisions about when AI supports student thinking, when it may shortcut the learning, and how classroom use should connect to clear instructional goals. In this session, participants will examine examples of AI use and consider what makes each use meaningful, questionable, or worth redesigning. Together, we will explore ways to align AI use with learning goals, protect student thinking, and design classroom experiences that are intentional and grounded in what we know about teaching and learning.