CAL-MSCS Computer Science Models of Practice Summit

As artificial intelligence continues to be more integrated into education, educators must move beyond technical proficiency and functional skills to cultivating computational thinking rooted in ethical leadership, systems awareness, and responsible use. In this highly interactive session, we’ll explore how AI tools—including prompting techniques—can be used not just functionally, but thoughtfully. Participants will engage with real-world examples and practice applying computational thinking principles to AI usage in ways that surface bias, expand learner agency, and support equity-driven innovation. This session provides an experiential framework for educators to lead with purpose in a rapidly changing digital landscape.