Name: Trash, Trackers, and Training Data: Authentic Machine Learning for Elementary Students
Start: 2026-10-13T09:30:00-0500
End: 2026-10-13T10:20:00-0500

Trash, Trackers, and Training Data: Authentic Machine Learning for Elementary Students

Tuesday October 13, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

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Artificial intelligence isn't just chatbots! In this hands-on session, you'll discover how to teach elementary students what machine learning is and how it works through authentic, real-world examples. Explore classroom-ready tools, like Micro:Bit CreateAI and Teachable Machine, as you train models to sort recycling, recognize movement like a smartwatch, and solve everyday problems. Leave with engaging activities and resources that help students understand AI by creating it themselves.

Speakers

Erica Smothers

K-6 Technology, Winterset Community Schools

I am a K-6 Technology teacher, at Winterset Community Schools, entering my 14th year in education. I am passionate about helping elementary students develop computational thinking, creativity, and digital citizenship through hands-on technology and computer science experiences.

Tuesday October 13, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
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General Session

Strand Artificial Intelligence
Audience Classroom Implementation (Elementary)

ITEC Fall Conference 2026

Erica Smothers

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ITEC Fall Conference 2026

Erica Smothers

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