From on-site classes in its state-of-the-art facility to engaging online/blended programs, KCI’s strategies empower teachers to become adept at using a wide range of technology tools and techniques that they can then incorporate into their own classrooms. KCI’s facility includes an advanced Makerspace lab, allowing program participants to master advanced hardware tools and soft ware programs. Equally important, KCI provides teachers the opportunity to collaborate and learn from each other, creating lasting networks of support and mentoring that encourage creative solutions to educational challenges.
Affecting all this change takes a strong team, a singular vision, and funding. Giving to KCI allows donors to see the benefits of their support in action. With guidance from the Foothill-De Anza Foundation, KCI’s stewardship of resources is stellar and your contributions directly support teachers and students with a minimum of overhead.
Our Funding
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CSStatus:
CurrentThe KCI is a thought leader and convener of the partners in the grant. We are responsible for the coordination and development of professional learning activities.
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CybersecurityStatus:
CurrentKCI will provide three workshops on Cybersecurity and its application to core subjects taught in middle and high school.
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Data ScienceStatus:
CurrentKCI will lead three workshops focused on Data Science and its application to middle and high school core curriculum.
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EdTech IntegrationStatus:
CurrentIn 2021, KCI provided professional learning on three CTE topics: Biotechnology, Product Design and Engineering, and Architecture. In 2022, KCI will provide a 10-month Game-Based Learning Makerspace program.
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Data ScienceStatus:
PastKCI provided two 3-day workshops to Oakland Unified School District teachers and East Side Union High School District teachers on Data Science and Synthetic Biology…
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CurrentKCI supported three Foothill College instructors to participate in the make/SHIFT conference in San Diego. Additionally, KCI will leverage the makerspace program to teach current Foothill instructors entrepreneurship topics to integrate into their curriculum.
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Makerspace/SemiconductorStatus:
CurrentKCI will provide three 10-month makerspace programs that will focus on physical computing and circuitry to highlight topics that will increase interest and understanding of industries such as semiconductors.
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