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- Free 90-min webinar: “Demystifying AI & Introduction to AI Tools” — 27 May, 4pm EST. Designed for educators and school leaders new to generative AI; covers what AI is, how generative AI works, opportunities and risks in education, and hands-on tool exploration. Worth sharing with any ICS staff who have yet to engage formally with AI tools. Register via dayofai.org.
Run: 29 April 2026
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Free 90-minute webinar “Demystifying Artificial Intelligence & Introduction to AI Tools” on 27 May at 4pm EST — designed for educators and school leaders new to generative AI; covers what AI is, how generative AI works, opportunities and risks in education, and hands-on tool exploration. Register via dayofai.org — worth sharing with any ICS staff who have yet to engage formally with AI tools.
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New lesson “AI, Effort, and Your Brain” (ages 11+, Y7–13): students explore cognitive effort and cognitive debt using an MIT research study, examining when AI supports vs. undermines deep thinking. Includes hands-on activities and structured discussion — ideal for establishing shared AI-use norms across ICS, and a strong fit for any year group beginning a unit with AI tools.
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Family resource “What is AI? A Video and Guide for Families” (first in the Day of AI / Common Sense Media series): covers types of AI, how generative AI works, and everyday AI examples — includes ready-to-share classroom, school, and district resources. Useful for ICS parent communications and complementing the school’s AI literacy work at home.
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Weekly AI Trivia continues — new theme launching next week; low-prep classroom warm-up activity available at dayofai.org for any year group.