Integrating Next Generation Computing in All Any Discipline: Leveraging and Using AI for and in the Classroom

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The two-hour long virtual meetup provides an opportunity for up to 60 Noyce Scholars to learn how computing and traditional disciplines intersect, and how integrating computing into existing materials can benefit a classroom and ultimately students.

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These interactive virtual workshops, held in 3 different offerings each from 8:30 AM to 12 PM PST, offer Noyce recipients the opportunity to explore how computing intersects with traditional disciplines. Educators will discover how integrating computing into their curriculum can enhance student learning, making lessons more engaging and relevant to the real world.

Through a hands-on online experience, participants will learn to leverage AI technology (such as ChatGPT) to create instructional materials for microcontrollers—found in everyday devices like phones, appliances, and cars. Early registrants will even receive their own micro:bit devices to apply their learning in real time!

Designed for educators of all skill levels, these sessions provide expert guidance and a collaborative environment to help teachers seamlessly incorporate computing into their subjects. By the end of the meetup, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to inspire the next generation of innovators.

 

Workshop #1: April 11th: Using AI for STEM: Lessons and More

Stop asking "What is AI?" and start asking "How does this help my students learn?" Move beyond the buzzwords and discover how to utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) as a co-pilot for your STEM curriculum. We will cover prompt engineering strategies that reduce your planning time and create differentiated, standards-aligned learning experiences. whether you need to generate a week of inquiry-based physics problems or create a personalized math tutor for struggling students, this session gives you the engineering tools to do it effectively.

  • Compensation: $250 Stipend (paid upon full-day completion).
  • Capacity: 25 Educators (Selected via Lottery).
  • Focus: Curriculum alignment, differentiation, and administrative time-saving.

Apply for the Lottery Now to secure your chance at a seat.

 

Workshop #2: April 18th: Verifying STEM AI Outputs: What You Really Need to Know

Your students are using AI—but do they know when it’s wrong? AI models often "hallucinate," especially when it comes to calculation and scientific fact. As engineers, we operate on a trust-but-verify basis. This workshop equips you with the digital literacy frameworks necessary to "audit" AI-generated code and math solutions. You will leave with concrete strategies to teach critical thinking and verification skills, ensuring your students use these tools to learn, not just to copy.

  • Compensation: $250 Stipend (paid upon full-day completion).
  • Capacity: 25 Educators (Selected via  Lottery).
  • Focus: Academic integrity, error analysis, and critical thinking in STEM.

 

April 25th: Integrated STEM: Programming Edge/IoT Systems in AI

Take Computing out of the browser and into the physical lab. This  session introduces Edge Computing and the Internet of Things (IoT)—critical skills for the modern engineering workforce. You will get hands-on experience programming, or using LLMs to help you program, devices to collect real-world data and process it using AI-based logic. This is the ultimate way to bridge the gap between abstract coding concepts and physical science standards.

  • Compensation: $250 Stipend (paid upon full-day completion).
  • Bonus: Engineering hardware/materials included for you to take back to your classroom.
  • Capacity: 25 Educators (Selected via Lottery).
  • Focus: NGSS/CTE alignment, hardware sensors, and real-world data processing.

Apply for the Lottery Now to bring real engineering hardware to your classroom.

 

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