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- AI Starter LabI recently wrapped up a PLC with Playlab.ai (more on this later!), and one of the standout projects from the session was a fun and educational Black History Personality Quiz, created by Tyler Hunt. Here’s how Tyler describes his app:"What historical or contemporary figures in Black history do you share commonalities with? Click to learn about yourself—and someone else!" 👉 Give it a try! Which Black historical figure do you have things in common with? Could you see yourself using something like this in your classroom? Now, here’s a challenge: How could a similar AI-driven experience engage your students in other subjects? Imagine an AI that pairs students with career paths, book recommendations, science concepts, or even animals based on their interests. What kind of interactive AI tool would be most useful in your classroom? 🚀 Let us know (because we just might be able to build it together 👷🏼♀️🤝👷🏽)!
- PreK-5 STEM ExplorersFebruary is Black History Month! Take a look at this resource from the Lewis Latimer House to introduce your students to four talented STEM innovators! 💡🚀⚙️🔍 For younger students, check out these clips published last year by Noggin which highlight Black inventors and Black influential women. Let's Learn About Black Inventors & Black Influential Women | Noggin Please share any STEM resources you have for Black History Month by commenting on this post!
- AI, CS, & Digital LiteracyCode.org has released two new AI units: Foundations of Generative AI and Customizing Language Models! While I haven’t had a chance to explore them in depth yet, they look like a great introduction to Generative AI, covering both foundational concepts and hands-on application. These units seem best suited for middle school and possibly early high school (grades 6 - 10). I appreciate that they align with AI4K12 and CSTA and, like all Code.org units, are highly user-friendly for educators of any background! One thing to keep in mind is that these lessons work best in classrooms where each student (or student pair) has access to a device, which may be a limitation in some settings. If you're interested in trying them out in your classroom and have any questions, feel free to reach out! 🔗 Explore the units here: Code.org - Exploring Generative AI