2024 CREATE! Keynote Presentation

How One Public School District Embraced AI

We are excited to announce that this year’s keynote will feature Mike Daugherty and Molly Klodor, technology director and Integration specialist for Chagrin Falls Schools. Join them as they take us on their school district’s journey embarking on the integration of AI into their District classrooms. What is ChatGPT? What is Gemini? How will they affect education? Should AI be banned in schools? How can AI be used within the learning process? How can AI tools be used by students in a positive manner? What are the ethical dilemmas of using AI, and how can students be taught to use AI ethically? These topics will be covered, and more. Lastly, Mike and Molly will guide and develop a hands-on project using artificial intelligence with attendees to their keynote session.

Mike Daugherty is a husband, father of three young children, technology director, speaker, Google Innovator, and possible Starbucks addict. He has twenty three years of experience in K-12 technology, serving in a wide variety of roles. Currently, he is the Director of Technology & Innovation for the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School district. He and his team are pioneering the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their schools to enhance student learning. His success as an IT director comes from developing creative, well thought out solutions that positively impact teaching and learning. Beyond his direct contributions, Mike’s insights as a past Chair of Ohio CoSN and author of two books on technology leadership in education underscore his influence and commitment to evolving educational paradigms for the digital age.

Molly Klodor is the Instructional Technology Coach at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District. She is a Google Champion who is passionate about working with teachers and students to shape learning with technology. Prior to her current role, Molly taught high school English for 10 years. She is a proud graduate of Ohio University and Kent State University and a 2023 Ignite the Flame Award Winner.

Hours from CREATE! can be applied toward graduate credit at BGSU. Details are available HERE.