Professional Development

The more I learned about Human-Centered AI (HCAI), the more I realized this conversation wasn’t so much about the technology itself - it was about protecting and strengthening the human side of learning. It prioritizes student well-being, teacher expertise, ethics, transparency, and critical thinking.

Teachers are always looking for resources that actually make the day easier. Not another tool to figure out, not another tab to keep open, and definitely not something that adds more prep to your plate.

"Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth" places AI education on the national agenda for K-12 schools. The policy is intended to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans by appropriately integrating AI into education.

This is the perfect time to help students reflect, create, and celebrate all they’ve accomplished. We’ve gathered some ideas (and favorite tools) from our Teaching and Learning Consultants to help you close things out with a little extra energy. Each of these activities can be completed in just a few class periods and is adaptable for different grade levels.

An increase in confidence is evident in the classroom. Teachers are now actively applying what they’ve learned, and sharing their learnings with their peers.

Let's dive in and explore these new features by Google AI that will help you keep every student engaged and learning! Hold onto your lesson plans, because this is about to revolutionize your teaching life!

Add some flare–some solar flare– to your lesson planning for the upcoming solar eclipse, happening April 8th, 2024. Download this lesson plans from TRAILS for an illuminating classroom activity on eclipses. 

Boost your K-12 lesson plans with AI and learn about unique classroom strategies that encourage interactive learning and creative thinking.

The use of technology in classrooms has been steadily increasing for years, with 65% of teachers now saying they use digital learning tools to teach every day.