Teaching & Learning with AI
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Teaching and Learning with AI conference (2026: Orlando, Fla.)
Description
This session positions AI tools as a mechanism for supporting students with learning and attention differences grounded in theories of distributed cognition. It distinguishes cognitive barriers arising from peripheral demands from those related to conceptual understanding and higher cognitive tasks. Drawing on scaffolding, cognitive offloading, and translation, the session argues for equity through intentional task design rather than individual exception. It concludes by examining the pedagogical trade-offs between AI-supported cognition and the pursuit of tool-independent mastery.
Publication Date
Summer 6-12-2026
Location
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
distributed cognition; effects of, with, and through technology; learning and attention issues; college students; tool-mediated performance
Subjects
Artificial intelligence; Educational technology; Distributed cognition; Cognition; Learning; Scaffolding (Teaching method); Learning disabilities; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Executive functions (Neuropsychology); Academic achievement; College students; Higher education; Mentoring; Assistive technology; Inclusive education
Description
This session positions AI tools as a mechanism for supporting students with learning and attention differences grounded in theories of distributed cognition. It distinguishes cognitive barriers arising from peripheral demands from those related to conceptual understanding and higher cognitive tasks. Drawing on scaffolding, cognitive offloading, and translation, the session argues for equity through intentional task design rather than individual exception. It concludes by examining the pedagogical trade-offs between AI-supported cognition and the pursuit of tool-independent mastery.
Language
eng
Session Type
Presentation (30 Minutes)
Format
powerpoint
Extent
1 file (PPT, 32 slides)
Series
Teaching and Learning with AI Conference 2026
Relation
Part of: Teaching and Learning with AI Conference 2026
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
Audience
Educators
Recommended Citation
Hagerty, Oksana, "Designing Equity with AI: Scaffolding, Offloading, and Translation for Students with Learning and Attention Differences" (2026). Teaching & Learning with AI. 9.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teaching-and-learning-with-ai/9