Elevating Classroom Readiness: Exploring aiEDU’s Updated AI Readiness Framework
As part of our commitment through the Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Project (SVAIP), the Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) is dedicated to delivering high-quality resources that empower educators and districts to navigate technological shifts with confidence. That is why we are excited to spotlight the updated AI Readiness Framework from aiEDU. At KCI, our goal…
What If Your Syllabus Got a Vibe Check?
How Teachers Can Use AI to Create a Syllabus More Aligned With Their Student-Centered Values The Syllabus Whiplash For a long time, I hated handing out a syllabus. I’d work so hard to welcome my new students, learn all their names, and set the tone for a really fun and positive year ahead, and then…
Is AI Quietly Eroding the Magic of Teaching?
At the Krause Center for Innovation (KCI), we talk a lot about using technology with purpose. For us, the gold standard of education will always be empowering student agency and cultivating durable skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and intrinsic motivation. But as we jump into Year 2 of our Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Project (SVAIP)…
Ready to Reignite Your Teaching? The STEAM Leadership Program Is Back This Summer
What if one program could change the way you teach — forever? That’s not a marketing line. It’s what educators who’ve been through the KCI STEAM Leadership Program keep telling us. And this summer, a new cohort kicks off, with spots open for passionate educators across California. What Is the STEAM Leadership Program? The STEAM…
Teaching in the Age of AI: Reflections from the Krause Center for Innovation
Last summer, I took the AI Capstone course at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College, and it completely reframed how I think about artificial intelligence in education. I’ve always been curious about new technology, but this course went well beyond learning how to “use” AI tools. We unpacked how large language models (LLMs)…
7 Smart Ways to Use AI to Support Literacy and Belonging (For Multilingual Students and Beyond)
This post draws inspiration from the book Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy by Paul Matthews and Jason Gulya, whose work on AI and evidence-based literacy practices shaped much of what’s shared here. All of these strategies that support multilingual (ML) students are really just great strategies for teaching all students! What if the best way to…
Building an AI Classroom Policy With Your Students, Not For Them
It’s the beginning of school. Your students file in with Chromebooks under their arms, buzzing about ChatGPT, AI art, and the apps they swear will “help” with homework. One student raises a hand before you’ve even taken attendance: “So… are we allowed to use AI in this class?” You know the answer matters. Not just…
Why VAPA, PE, and CTE Matter More Than Ever in Our Future With AI
It’s not just STEM. In a world of AI, we need to center our humanity. My Unexpected Path When I first stepped into the world of AI education, I didn’t come from coding or robotics. I came from dance. From physical education. From spaces where students move, create, collaborate, and discover who they are. So…
Data Privacy 101
What Every Teacher Needs to Know About AI Tools & Data When I first heard about data privacy, it felt like an abstract concern. Like something for IT departments to handle. But as I’ve learned, it’s also up to teachers to protect our students in the digital age, especially with the rise of generative AI…
Insights from the Silicon Valley AI Leadership Summit: Shaping the Future of AI in Education
The Krause Center for Innovation (KCI), in partnership with the AI Education Project (aiEDU) recently hosted a groundbreaking event, the Bay Area Summit on AI Education, marking a significant stride toward integrating artificial intelligence into educational paradigms. This full-day summit, held on February 2nd, 2024, at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College, brought…
Addressing the Talent Gap: Opportunities in the Semiconductor Industry
In an era where technology continues to shape our lives in unprecedented ways, the semiconductor industry is at the forefront. Yet, there exists a vast talent gap threatening its growth and evolution. To tackle this challenge, Foothill College and the Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) are partnering with the SEMI Foundation and Ignited in bringing…