Keynote: Rewriting the Rules: Updating English Instructions for the AI Era

Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Conference 2025

February 10, 2025

In this workshop, teachers will discover how to transform their English
classroom for the age of artificial intelligence while preserving the
fundamental value of writing instruction. Rather than viewing AI as
a threat to traditional English education, they will learn to harness
it as a powerful tool for scaffolding, differentiation, and student
engagement.

Through demonstrations and live workshopping time, participants
will explore:

Approaches to teaching revision and editing that incorporate both human and AI feedback.
This workshop is perfect for English teachers looking to adapt their instruction thoughtfully and confidently to meet the challenges and opportunities of teaching writing in the AI era.

Practical strategies for integrating AI tools into writing instruction
without compromising academic integrity.

Methods for scaffolding writing using AI that support students at
different skill levels.

Techniques for making writing instruction more relevant and
meaningful to students in an AI-powered world.

Solutions for addressing plagiarism concerns while fostering
genuine learning.

Approaches to teaching revision and editing that incorporate both human and AI feedback.

This workshop is perfect for English teachers looking to adapt their instruction thoughtfully and confidently to meet the challenges and opportunities of teaching writing in the AI era.