Upcoming Institutes

AI in the Humanities Classroom (Spring 2025 Webinar)

 
On February 20, 2025, Humanities Texas will hold a webinar on using AI technologies in the humanities classroom and considering the role of AI in teaching research and writing at the secondary level.

Schedule and Curriculum

The webinar will take place over Zoom from 5:00–6:15 p.m. CT on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Content will be aligned with the TEKS. The program for social studies and English language arts teachers will provide strategies to help teachers and students navigate new AI technologies. The webinar will support students' development in the skills of digital and media literacy, critical thinking and analysis, and research and writing.

Like all Humanities Texas teacher programs, the webinar will emphasize close interaction with scholars, the examination of texts, and the development of effective pedagogical strategies and engaging assignments and activities.

Faculty

The webinar will be led by Casey Boyle (The University of Texas at Austin).

Eligibility

The webinar is open to secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools.

Attendance and CPE Credit

The online program is free to teachers and their schools. Participants will receive CPE credit and a wealth of curricular materials. CPE hours will be based on Zoom attendance and adjusted if a participant misses any portion of the program. In order to attend the webinar and receive CPE credit, you must be a registered participant.

How to Apply

Complete the online application for the "AI in the Humanities Classroom" webinar. Please apply as soon as possible, as registration will occur on a rolling basis.

Sponsors

The webinar is made possible with major funding from the State of Texas with ongoing support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.