Date: November 18, 2025

In an era where AI-generated text is increasingly sophisticated, this workshop equips educators with essential strategies to address AI misuse and redesign writing tasks that prioritize genuine student thinking. We will explore the evolving definition of plagiarism, examining how the lines are blurring and what this means for writing instruction. Through interactive discussion, you’ll discover EdTech tools that make the writing process visible, enabling you to track student revisions and idea development. This session will also guide you in transforming assignment design with built-in checkpoints and personalized prompts that cannot be outsourced to AI. Finally, we will explore methods for thoughtfully integrating AI as a creative tool to foster deeper thinking and improve writing, ensuring academic integrity while evolving your pedagogical approach.

Audience: Teachers & Administrators

Presenter: Ben Sondgeroth

Location: Bureau, Henry, Stark Regional Office of Education #28. Atkinson, IL

Time: 9:00AM-2:00PM

Professional Development Hours:  4.5

Cost: $50.00