The National Conference on Science Education will take place in Anaheim this April, featuring immersive Professional Learning Institutes designed to support educators’ professional growth. These full-day preconference sessions offer in-depth, hands-on learning experiences for teachers and school leaders seeking practical strategies and meaningful collaboration. Learn more and register at: 2026 NSTA

Our Session: Designing 3D Assessments in Partnership with Generative AI

If you are attending NSTA 2026 in Anaheim, we invite you to join Designing 3D Assessments in Partnership with Generative AI. We are proud to share that Dr. Tingting Li, Dr. Joseph S. Krajcik, and Dr. Selin Akgun will lead this full-day workshop. Together, they will guide you to explore how to design NGSS-aligned, three-dimensional science assessments using the NGSA Design Framework and generative AI tools.
Learn more about the session details here.

Takeaways

• Learn how to design knowledge-in-use aligned with NGSS using Generative AI tools.
• Gain practical experience writing prompts, generating and refining tasks, and applying a systematic design framework.
• Explore ways to responsibly integrate GenAI into your work that honor student voice, local context, and teacher judgment.
• Walk away with a complete prototype assessment, classroom-ready resources, and a deeper confidence in your ability to design assessments.