For the past two years, SWWC has been at the forefront of providing professional development and awareness sessions on the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI represents a significant technological shift that impacts everyone in the education industry. The rapid evolution and industry adoption of AI uniquely positions education to stay ahead of its developments, ensuring that students are AI literate and can utilize AI to enhance and personalize learning outcomes beyond our greatest dreams.

AI is rapidly becoming part of our everyday lives. From ChatGPT and Copilot integrated directly into operating systems and applications to tools explicitly used by teachers and administrators, the day is approaching when AI will be fully integrated into platforms used by students. It will differentiate and personalize educational opportunities in ways that exceed our dreams.

To address AI’s ever-advancing impact, SWWC has launched the Center of Artificial Intelligence Development in Education (AIDE). AIDE provides school districts with information, resources, and professional development needed to stay on the cutting edge of developments that will revolutionize education. AIDE is a cross-collaboration effort, tapping into expertise from SWWC’s Technology Solutions Department, including Technology Integration, Cybersecurity, and Technology Leadership teams. As AIDE evolves, we intend to collaborate across SWWC, ensuring that our research and development of resources address all education and administrative ecosystems.

This newsletter is the first of many to build awareness of AIDE and the vast resources available for districts. We aim to empower educators to harness AI’s enormous strengths, creating a brighter future for generations to come.