Return to Educator CIRCLS. by Cassandra Kelley, Sarina Saran, Deniz Sonmez Unal, and Erin Walker This blog post discusses the outcomes of an Educator CIRCLS workshop that disseminated computer science education research findings to practitioners while prompting broader discussions of AI in classrooms This past summer and fall of 2024, Educator CIRCLS hosted a series […]
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Translating Research on Emerging Technologies for Educators
Return to Educator CIRCLS. by Cassandra Kelley This blog post discusses the development of an Educator CIRCLS workshop aimed to “translate” or disseminate computer science education research findings to practitioners while promoting AI literacy. Have you ever played the telephone game, where a sentence is whispered into someone’s ear and passed from person to person, […]
The Convenience of Inconvenience: Exploring Connections with Researchers and Practitioners
Return to Educator CIRCLS. by Nneka McGee and Krystal Chatman The goals of change are aspirational. In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, we see change as a catalyst that will bring about the true transformation in education many of us have sought for decades. We all agree that change is necessary, right? Therefore, it’s only […]
Ethical Use of AI – Privileging measured and deliberate thinking
Return to Educator CIRCLS. by Kip Glazer As a school leader and educator, I am deeply committed to promoting the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), a responsibility that we all share as AI-embedded tools become increasingly prevalent in our school systems. I strongly advocate using interactive methods, such as leveraging games to engage learners […]
Navigating Ethical Al: Empowering Educators with Tools, Frameworks, and Critical Perspectives
Return to Educator CIRCLS. by Marlon Matilla The Navigating Ethical Al: Interactive Lessons and Equitable Practices for Educators webinar serves as a microcosm of the broader challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) presents in the educational landscape. The session brought together educators to explore the ethical implications of integrating AI into classrooms, highlighting the […]
CRAFTing Better Learning Experiences: Infusing GenAI in Education Effectively and Ethically
Return to Educator CIRCLS. by Andrew Fenstermaker, Drew Olsson, and Sarah Hampton Introduction Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) stands to be a disruptive technology in education and all facets of our daily life. While this technology offers significant advantages for teaching and learning, it hinders the process when used without a full understanding of how the […]
