Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

It’s summer—do teachers really take a break? Educators from across the state visited an island this summer—Innovation Island—at the Friday Institute for a K-12 professional development adventure. Learn more in Professional Learning Scholar Krista Holland's latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3M3PW6v

Join us for this webinar tonight at 7 p.m. EST when leading experts from the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence and industry innovation discuss the evolving role of CS in today’s AI-driven world. Register: go.ncsu.edu/csandai2024

Friday Institute Director of Digital Learning Emma Braaten will be a featured speaker at Duke Learning Innovation & Lifetime Education's Emerging Pedagogies Summit during a lighting talk on AI, ethics and education on October 11. Learn more and register at duke.is/emerging-pedagogies.

Executive Director and NC State College of Education Associate Dean for Translational Research Krista Glazewski shares her thoughts on AI in education in the College of Education's recent Ask The Expert series.

How Can Teachers Integrate New Technologies Like AI Into the Classroom? ‘Be Open Minded and Take Risks,’ Says Friday Institute for Educational Innovation Executive Director and NC State College of Education Associate Dean for Translational... For more than 20 years, Friday Institute Executive Director and NC State College of Education Associate Dean for Translational Research Krista Glazewski has studied how complex problem solving can be supported through new, emerging and foundational technologies. Now, for the first time in her career...

Join us for this webinar when leading experts from the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence and industry innovation discuss the evolving role of CS in today’s AI-driven world. Register: go.ncsu.edu/csandai2024

North Carolina middle and high school teachers are learning how to incorporate cybersecurity content into their classrooms through the GenCyber Teacher Camp, led by NC State College of Education's Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology Florence Martin in collaboration with Friday Institute Research Scholar Rebekah Davis.

North Carolina Teachers Bring Cybersecurity to Classrooms with Help from GenCyber Teacher Camp Led By Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology Florence Martin North Carolina middle and high school teachers are learning how to incorporate cybersecurity content into their classrooms through the GenCyber Teacher Camp, led by NC State College of Education Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology Florence Martin.

Congrats to the Fostering Learning, Identity, and Participation within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (FLIP-STEM) team, led by Friday Institute Faculty Fellow Jessica Hunt along with Friday Institute's Executive Director Krista Glazewski, Research Scholar Amy Walter and MSEN Director Braska Williams, for being selected to receive an NC State University University Foundation Grant. This grant will enable the team to partner with the North Carolina Math/Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program to provide design-justice-infused data science experiences for students and teachers through weekend workshops hosted in collaboration with the NC State Data Science Academy.

Two College of Education Projects Receive Funding from NC State’s University Foundation Grants Program Two projects led by NC State College of Education faculty have been selected to receive University Foundation Grants from NC State University.

We are happy to announce our 2024 Friday Medal recipient Maria Pitre-Martin, executive director of the SERVE Center at UNC Greensboro. This year's Friday Medal ceremony will be held at the Friday Institute Nov. 18. https://bit.ly/4bXgr84

Keeping middle schoolers engaged in learning can be challenging. Enter PBI Global--an interdisciplinary inquiry-to-action process that cultivates students’ agency toward solving complex challenges. Learn more about the opportunities and strategies for success in this program in our latest blog post from Research Scholar Amy Walter. https://bit.ly/3WwZVr7

The new North Carolina high school computer science requirement has the potential to expose numerous students to CS. It will be a massive undertaking, but educators aren't alone. Learn more about CS in NC, the benefits of CS for students and how we're helping make the transition smoother in this recent blog post from Computer Science Education Scholar Russell Strand-Poole. https://bit.ly/4f8KcG0

Congratulations to North Carolina A&T State University for this award to increase digital inclusion in East Greensboro. Our Program Evaluation and Education Research Group will evaluate the outcomes of this project to ensure its success and sustainability.

Bluford Library Receives Grant to Boost Digital Inclusion in East Greensboro F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received an award that will be used to fund digital inclusion efforts across East Greensboro that involve a collaborative network of nonprofits.

Making decisions about which AI tools to adopt and how to implement them in schools and districts can be challenging. We brought together educators, researchers and edtech companies to discuss the best ways to approach AI integration in education. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Y6Y9OC

Congrats to Callie Edwards, the Friday Institute's director of strategic initiatives and director of our Program Evaluation and Education Research Group, who has been chosen for UNC-Chapel Hill Digital and Lifelong Learning’s BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zx93CV

Ready to boost your teaching game and expand your digital learning and teaching skills? Join us virtually on August 1 for Instructional Artistry: PD for K-12 Educators! 🎨✨ Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/iart. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eRDSKihR

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Congrats to our amazing colleagues Aaron Arenas and Micaha Dean Hughes for winning the Best DEI Paper Award from the American Society for Engineering Education for their work on the Developing STEM Identity in Rural Audiences through Community-based Engineering Design (DeSIRE) project.

Paper Authored by College of Education Doctoral Students Wins Best Diversity Paper Award from American Society for Engineering Education Community Engagement Division A paper authored by NC State College of Education doctoral students Micaha Dean Hughes and Aaron Arenas has been selected as the recipient of the Best Diversity Paper Award in the Community Engagement Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASSE).

Our AI with the FI team has curated key questions for each principle in the White House's Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to help educators understand its importance and considerations for their school or district. See them all here: https://bit.ly/3L9tuIP

Check out this four-step approach our team created to Navigating the MAZE-- a process for choosing the right tool for your education setting. https://bit.ly/3zrxfH3

The Moving NC Forward in Teaching Statistics and Data Science 2024 Regional Conference convened NC statistics and data science educators to consider ways to move NC forward in building capacity in stats and data science education. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bpEc8J

Innovation Island was a summer paradise yesterday. Educators from across North Carolina gathered for a day to ignite creativity, inspire change and feel empowered to drive innovation in their schools and communities. Thank you to all who attended and our wonderful Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative (PLLC) for a fun, inspiring event.

In an era where technology influences nearly every aspect of our lives, the importance of computer science (CS) education cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, North Carolina has taken significant steps to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a technology-driven world. The North Carolina Computer Science Teaching Professional Learning Program allows public school educators to be equipped to introduce students to a wide range of CS topics. Learn more in our latest blog post and register here: https://bit.ly/4bWJhq3

Dive into a day of discovery at Innovation Island! Join fellow educators on June 18 for an immersive professional development experience, including a keynote from Wake County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eZXBUsiT

School shuts down when technology does. That's why data privacy and cybersecurity are essential. Learn more about how the Friday Institute and NCDPI Office of Digital Teaching and Learning have partnered to support the NC Digital Learning Plan through data privacy and cybersecurity. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3x7Cnzd

Attention NC educators! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your teaching skills with FREE computer science training. No prior experience required. Plus, receive a stipend! Register now at go.ncsu.edu/nccs

Last week's EngageAI Forum with Digital Promise, EngageAIEdu and the Indiana University School of Education was an insightful, productive and engaging event. Check our these SketchNotes from artist Wendi Pillars who recapped the forum through her amazing graphic illustrations.

In this recent opinion piece from the The New York Times' Peter Coy, our Director of Digital Learning Emma Braaten talks about how AI can be a complement to teachers. Check it out below.

Opinion | Yes, A.I. Can Be Really Dumb. But It’s Still a Good Tutor. (Gift Article) Technology can’t and shouldn’t replace educators, but it can complement what they do best.

During the 2023-24 school year, educators faced new opportunities, challenges and uncertainties in ensuring safe, equitable and effective implementation of AI. Read about our recent research into edu leaders' perceptions and experiences with AI in K-12 education and where state-level guidance align with the themes identified.

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