PhD Student University of Connecticut Vernon, Connecticut, United States
Short Description: AI is here to stay—so how can we help gifted students use it to think creatively, not just find answers? This interactive session explores AI-powered creativity techniques backed by a meta-analysis of 19 recent studies and the Creative Problem-Solving model. Walk away with practical tools, engaging activities, and new perspectives on engaging gifted students responsibly and creatively with AI.
Learning Objectives:
Participants analyze research on the role of AI in the creative process and gifted education, identifying the ethics, opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into the classroom.
Participants apply research-backed techniques from the Creative Problem-Solving model (problem finding, ideation, and critical evaluation) to structure AI-based activities that enhance student creativity.
Participants develop and take away concrete AI-enhanced classroom activities and differentiation strategies that support diverse gifted learners in engaging with creative problem-solving.
