AI Hands-on Projects & AI Training/PD
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From the EPIC + WeTeach_CS 3/6/2024 Newsletter
Hands-on AI Projects for Your Classroom!
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit organization that works with the global education community to accelerate the use of technology to solve tough problems and inspire innovation.
The ISTE Project Guide is for all K-12 educators, across subject areas and grade levels. Until recently, conventional wisdom has suggested that instruction about AI should be confined to computer science courses at the high school level and above. However, the use of AI is becoming so pervasive throughout society that a basic understanding of what AI is and what its capabilities are is becoming as necessary as more traditional literacy skills such as reading, writing, and computation.
AI is truly impacting every field of study, work, and daily life. And while most of the people who will design these tools in the future may continue to come from math, science, and computer science disciplines, we are all end users and therefore must be participants in the conversation if these tools are to effectively meet our needs.
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New AI Training From WeTeach_CS!
We are excited to announce two new professional development opportunities! WeTeach_AI for Middle School equips educators with Artificial Intelligence expertise and resources. WeTeach_AI for High School is dedicated to educating educators with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex realm of AI. Our goal is to educate, empower, and motivate educators to promote AI literacy and creativity in their classrooms.
WeTeach_AI Middle School Hub
The WeTeach_AI Middle School Hub is an innovative initiative focused on enriching AI education in Texas middle schools. By participating in our program, educators gain invaluable insights into AI concepts, including self-driving cars, language models and machine learning.
This new initiative will only be available to 20 educators. Space is limited, so apply today! Going beyond the surface, this initiative on AI promises to equip educators with comprehensive lesson plans, enabling students to train visual classifiers that allow computers to identify patterns and objects within images or videos.
Questions? Contact our intrepid Program Coordinator Dr. Sheryl Roehl. Our program aims to empower educators like you to inspire the next generation of AI enthusiasts and innovators!
WeTeach_AI High School Hub
By participating in this professional development opportunity, educators will not only enhance their own pedagogical practices but also empower the next generation of innovators to responsibly harness the power of AI and machine learning (ML). Together, we can ensure that our students are not just consumers of technology but informed creators shaping a better future for all. Join our cutting-edge teaching hub focused on high school computer science and AI/ML!
Apply now to be at the forefront of shaping tomorrow’s leaders! Have questions? Please contact our wonderful CS Education Specialist Joy Schwartz!
Says Schwartz: “Participating in a hub will empower you to better equip your students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world! As CS educators, these hubs will help you learn and deliver relevant content to your students, enrich your curriculum with AI-related projects (that you will experience first hand) and connect with other educators and professionals in the AI-field, facilitating collaboration and best practices for teaching AI concepts.”
Tricia Berry
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Executive Director and Collaboration Lead, Texas Girls Collaborative Project
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The Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) is a statewide network of advocates and educators from non-profits, K-12 schools, universities and colleges, and companies from across Texas and beyond who are committed to motivating and supporting women and girls to pursue and thrive in careers in STEM. TxGCP leads the annual Texas Women & Girls in STEM Summit, disseminates curriculum and effective practices and supports a network of collaborators, resource sharing and STEM communications throughout the state.TxGCP is a state collaborative of the National Girls Collaborative Project and is powered by STEMwise Connections.