AI, IP, and the Classroom: Giving Students Agency Over Their Ideas Webinar
AI reshapes student work; IP literacy guides ethical, informed AI use.
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AI is changing how students create, research, remix, and share work. With all the possibilities, there are considerations and limitations educators and students should be aware of. Intellectual property education helps both educators and students understand what belongs to them, what belongs to others, and the shades of gray in between. IP isn’t only about giving credit to certain works; it's also about managing those works carefully. The Michelson Intellectual Property Institute has developed a host of resources as well as educator-centered programs, like the educator in residence program (EiR), that provide educators with the resources, support, and confidence to bring those conversations into the classroom thoughtfully.
Webinar Goals
By the end of the session, educators should be able to:
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What is Intellectual Property, and why does Generative AI cause issues/complications
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Explain basic connections between AI, copyright, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and attribution.
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Understand why IP literacy matters more in our evolving classroom environments.
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Identify what types of educational materials can help students think critically about AI use.
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Provide an update on current attribution and disclosure recommendations for AI use.
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See Michelson IP Resources and the EIR Program as a pathway for integrating IP and AI literacy into courses with support.
About the Speakers:
Chinwe Ohanele, Esq
Sr. Program Manager, MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION
Chinwe Ohanele (she/her) is the senior program manager for the Michelson Intellectual Property Institute, a 20MM initiative, and a visiting professor at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. In her role, she oversees the deployment of Michelson IP resources to community colleges, universities, and partner organizations nationwide.
The Institute looks to address critical gaps in IP education to empower the next generation of innovators by providing high-quality instructional content. In addition to creating and disseminating world-class educational resources, Michelson IP closes the IP education gap by convening and curating IP professionals and communities, and promoting innovation-friendly practices and policies.
Before joining Michelson 20MM, Chinwe was running her own law firm, Ohanele Law Firm where she served, and continues to serve, small business owners with business law and intellectual property services. She was formerly also an adjunct professor at USC Gould’s School of Law. She is passionate about using education as a tool to empower underserved communities to ensure the world doesn’t miss out on the creativity and genius inherent in those communities.
Chinwe holds a BS/BA in Economics and Philosophy from the University of the Pacific and a J.D from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. She is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and New Jersey.
Whitley Crawford
Sr. Program Manager of Strategic Insights and Analytics, MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION
Whitley Crawford is the senior program coordinator of strategic insights and analytics at the 20MM Foundation. She brings data-informed strategy, thoughtful coordination, and a commitment to expanding access to IP education nationwide. Whitley was formerly the senior program coordinator for the Michelson Intellectual Property Institute, where she supported partnerships and helped strengthen programs that introduce students and emerging innovators to core concepts in intellectual property.
Before joining Michelson 20MM, Whitley worked in digital marketing, focusing on rebranding, team building, and data analysis. Whitley holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from the University of Texas at Tyler. She is an active member of the Los Angeles chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators and a community organizer who hosts Meetup groups across Los Angeles and Orange County.