July 16, 2026 | 4 - 4:45 p.m. ET
The most impactful A.I. Literacy doesn’t require students to use A.I. at all.
As schools face growing pressure to adopt the latest tools, alongside real concerns about student privacy and data protection, there’s a smarter path forward. When students learn how A.I. works, think critically about what it produces, and make thoughtful decisions about how they engage with it, they build skills that last. No student data required.
Join The Social Institute and Elisabeth Kelley, Director of Technology at Saint Columbkille Partnership School, to explore how schools can teach A.I. Literacy through engaging, non-A.I. tools and real-world scenarios that build modern life skills, student confidence, and protect privacy at the same time.
Attendees will walk away with:
- A clear, privacy-first approach to teaching A.I. literacy that prepares students for an A.I.-driven world, without requiring them to input data into A.I. tools.
- Ready-to-use classroom activities and tools that build critical thinking, decision-making, and awareness skills
- Practical ways to lead conversations about A.I., data, and integrity in a safe, student-centered way
Elisabeth Kelley is the Director of Technology at Boston College’s Lab School, Saint Columbkille Partnership School, in Boston, Massachusetts, where she leads digital citizenship initiatives, technology integration, and schoolwide innovation for students and faculty in grades PreK–8. With a background in educational technology and instructional leadership, Elisabeth works alongside teachers to build a school culture where students engage with technology thoughtfully, responsibly, and safely. Elisabeth has developed school-wide guidance around responsible technology use, led professional development on artificial intelligence, and supported faculty in navigating the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly connected world. She is passionate about helping educators build the skills and confidence to lead that work in their own classrooms, always keeping student well-being at the center.