TABLE1: Teach Smarter: How AI Agents Boost Student Success

Imagine every student with a 24/7 AI assistant—ready to answer questions, provide feedback, and offer encouragement. This engaging session explores how AI agents and chatbots are revolutionizing learning and teaching. With the rapid evolution of tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and specialized educational bots, educators now have access to powerful digital assistants offering personalized support, streamlining routines, and boosting engagement. This session will demystify AI agents and chatbots: what they are, how they function, and their ethical and effective use in K–12 classrooms. We’ll showcase current real-life applications, from aiding assignment organization to fostering social-emotional learning, with live demos of classroom-ready tools. You’ll gain strategies for safely introducing chatbots, integrating them into lesson plans, and ensuring they promote equity and student growth. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting, this session offers fresh ideas and practical tools to harness conversational AI for your students. Get ready to redefine educational possibilities!