2026 UEN Tech Summit

Educators are in the moment, deciding what teaching and learning with AI will accomplish. Research shows AI used in a cavalier manner hurts congitive ability and research shows AI can improve brain function. Both are true. This presentation introduces frameworks, strategies, and things to try tomorrow to ensure you have the best interactions with AI for you and your students.

AI as a Design Variable will discuss research from the MIT EEG Study - Kosmyna et al. (2025), Wang & Zhang (2026) studies, Patrick Dempsey - The Second Draft (2026), strategies from Penn Center for Teaching and Learning, insights from The Loop by Jacob Ward, and more. Attending this presentation will prepare educators to begin discussions around the effective uses of AI in teaching and learning.