Chief Academic Officer
Code.org, Maryland
Pat Yongpradit is the Chief Academic Officer for Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to promoting computer science education, and lead of TeachAI, a global initiative to guide education leaders in rethinking education in an age of AI. His work spans policy and government affairs, curriculum and professional learning, school outreach, coalition building, and international development. Before becoming a global voice on K-12 computer science and AI education, he taught for 13 years, inspiring students to create mobile games and apps for social causes and broadening participation in computer science among underrepresented groups. He has been featured in the book, “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom,” and has been recognized as a Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Educator. He is certified in biology, physics, math, health, and technology education. Although Pat currently spends most of his time in education policy conversations, he still finds ways to sneak into the classroom :)
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Spotlight Session: Generative AI in K12: Innovating Towards Greater Practice & Maturity
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM US EDT