Wesley Fryer, Ph.D.
Middle School STEM and Media Literacy Teacher, Providence Day School
Webinar Description
Tuesday, September 1 at 2:00 PM (ET) | 11:00 AM (PT)
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, and K-12 schools are under growing pressure to respond thoughtfully and responsibly. As AI tools become more accessible, educators and leaders must develop a shared understanding of how to use them effectively while addressing the challenges they introduce.
Join us for a timely webinar panel, presented in partnership with The Media Education Lab, featuring Dr. Scott Moss, Dr. Wesley Fryer, and Dr. Catharine Reznicek as they explore what AI literacy means for students, educators, and administrators, including its role in classroom practice and school policy.
This session will examine how AI tools can support learning while also raising important questions about bias, authorship, privacy, academic integrity, and fairness. Participants will leave with practical strategies for building a shared AI literacy framework that supports responsible and effective use of emerging technologies in K-12 schools.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Examine what AI literacy means in education and beyond, and how it connects to media literacy and literacy more broadly.
- Identify key components of AI literacy and explain why they matter for teaching, learning, and school leadership.
- Evaluate opportunities and risks associated with AI tools, including issues related to ethics, fairness, privacy, bias, and academic integrity.
- Apply practical strategies for integrating AI literacy into curriculum, professional learning, classroom expectations, and school-wide policy.
Can’t attend live? Register today, and we’ll send you the recording to watch at your convenience!
Panelists
Wesley Fryer, Ph.D. is a current middle school classroom STEM teacher and digital storyteller in Charlotte, North Carolina, with over 30 years of K–16 experience in teaching, curriculum design, and educational technology leadership. An EdTech “early adopter” and advocate for open digital sharing, Wes has been consistently blogging and podcasting since the early 2000s. His current professional work focuses on media literacy, AI literacy, “reclaiming our news feeds” from BigTech algorithmic control, and empowering community voices through oral history.
Dr. Scott Moss
Academic Program Director, National University's Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology
Dr. Scott Moss brings over 30 years of experience in educational technology across university and K-12 settings. He is the Academic Program Director for National University’s Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology. His professional journey spans elementary, middle, and high school teaching. Dr. Moss has also worked as a Technology Coordinator at the Los Angeles and San Diego County Offices of Education. He earned his M.A. in Educational Technology from San Diego State University and his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles.
With a focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and critical media literacy, Dr. Moss seeks to broaden the traditional concept of literacy to include artificial intelligence and other algorithmically-driven media. His dedication to the field is highlighted by his recognition as a Google Certified Innovator and receipt of the Time Warner National Teacher Award.
Catharine Reznicek, Ed.D.
Director of Education Technology, Ventura County (CA) Office of Education
Catharine Reznicek, Ed.D. is an educator and curriculum designer with expertise in media literacy, educational technology, and online learning. With more than 25 years of experience in K–12 education and over 15 years in higher education, she develops learning experiences that support critical thinking, digital literacy, and meaningful engagement. Her work includes teaching, curriculum design, educator professional learning, and AI-supported learning initiatives.
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