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FOTA CONNECT is a way to connect with our members, fellow OT/OTA practitioners, students, educators and the general public to discuss and learn about Occupational Therapy related topics.

Would you like to present at one of our FOTA Connect Sessions? FOTA Members may submit to present for FOTA CONNECT sessions. To submit a proposal we require course description, abstract, objectives, speaker bio and CVs for CE Broker approval. Your proposal will be reviewed and if accepted, given a presentation time slot. Submit below to be considered. 

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2025 FOTA Connect Member Sessions

Register for December 17th FOTA CONNECT

Course Title: Brenda’s Got an (AI) Baby: Hip Hop Pedagogy, AI, and Gen Z Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy

Speaker: Jian Jones, Ph.D., OTR/L, ACSM-CEP, NLP

Course abstract: This continuing education course explores the integration of Hip Hop pedagogy and artificial intelligence (AI) to advance clinical reasoning in occupational therapy, with particular attention to Gen Z learners. Using Brenda’s Got a Baby as a culturally grounded case example, participants will learn how AI-supported occupational analysis can deepen understanding of social determinants of health, identity, and systemic inequities. The course positions Hip Hop as a legitimate pedagogical and clinical framework that supports culturally responsive, equity-centered practice. Participants will engage with practical strategies for ethically incorporating technological tools into OT education and practice to expand occupational possibilities.

Course Objectives: 
Upon completion of this course, participants will: Learn how Hip Hop pedagogy and AI can be integrated to enhance clinical reasoning and occupational analysis in occupational therapy practice and education. Identify culturally responsive and equity-centered frameworks when using technological tools to support Gen Z learners and diverse client populations. Evaluate ethical considerations related to the use of AI in occupational therapy education, clinical decision-making, and professional practice.

Speaker Bio: Jian Jones, Ph.D., OTR/L, ACSM-CEP (she/her) is an assistant professor of occupational therapy in the School of Allied Health Sciences at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. Her research interests include occupation, identity, mindfulness, well-being, culturally responsive teaching, Hip-Hop, and critical cultural analysis.

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