AI Resources

NC AI Summits for Educators
Our NC AI Summits for Educators Dec. 10 and 12 were a huge success! Over 400 educators across the state participated and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
We invite all NC educators to review the NC AISummit Resources Folder for the presentations and resources that were provided.
We would like to recognize the following educators from across the state who demonstrated leadership and presented their valuable experiences in responsibly implementing AI in their schools or classrooms.
- Kathryn Bailey, Coordinator for Digital Teaching & Learning in Transylvania County Schools
- Katie Bogle, Media Coordinator in Kannapolis City Schools
- Sarah Cardwell, Blended Learning Coordinator in Watauga County Schools
- Javier Carranza, Media Coordinator in Guilford County Schools
- Brooks Cornatzer, Media Specialist in Orange County Schools
- Jessica Esposito, Media Coordinator in Catawba County Schools
- Juan Gutierrez, Classroom Teacher in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Grant Haynes, Instructional Coach in Cleveland County Schools
- Paige Horton, Digital Learning Coach in Orange County Schools
- Brooke Johnson, District Instructional Technology Facilitator in Stokes County Schools
- Thadeus 'Sid' Lathan, District Digital Teaching and Learning Coordinator in Harnett County Schools
- Matthew Lococco, Instructional Coach in Greene County Schools
- Ryann McKay, High School English Teacher in Columbus County Schools
- Thomas Peeler, Classroom Teacher in Catawba County Schools
- Aaron Powlen, Media Coordinator in Columbus County Schools
- Coral Riley, Classroom Teacher at Pine Lake Prep Charter School
- Angelica Rodriguez, ML Specialist in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Dr. Kimberly Thompson-Hairston, Director of Media and Technology and PIO in Stokes County Schools
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Wednesday Webinar Series
This new webinar series is designed to help guide the responsible implementation of AI and AI Literacy in North Carolina's PK-13 public schools. All NC educators and education leaders are welcome to attend.
Webinars will all be on Wednesdays 2-3 times per month from 3:30-4:40 pm and we are adding additional webinars from 10:00-11:00 am.
All who register will receive a calendar invitation for the whole series, and reminders for each webinar along with the date, time, title, and description will be sent the week before. You may attend any or all that you like. Those who participate live will receive a certificate of attendance from NCDPI.
All webinars will be recorded and posted on our webpage for on-demand viewing. While NCDPI won't be able to award certificates for on-demand viewing, you may request credit through your Public School Unit.
All webinars will be hosted by the Office of Digital Teaching and Learning.
Upcoming Webinars:
Upcoming Wednesday AI Literacy Webinars for January and February, 2025
Jan. 29, 2025 3:30-4:30 AI & Parents (Meredith Hill). 🔗 Register
Learn ways to support parents as they navigate their students' AI use in education. We'll discuss parent perspectives and communication strategies as well as have resources to share.
Feb.19, 2025 3:30-4:30 AI Sparks for PLCs: Ignite Collaboration and Drive School Improvement (Stacy Lovdahl). 🔗 Register
- Catalyze your PLCs and leverage AI to support school improvement with AI tools.
Feb. 26, 2025 3:30-4:30. Traditional to Transformative: Realizing the promise of NC Portrait of a Graduate in the Age of Intelligence (Vera Cubero). 🔗 Register
This session explores the journey from conventional educational practices to innovative, future-ready approaches aligned with the NC Portrait of a Graduate. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will examine four critical pedagogical shifts essential for fostering student success in an AI-driven world.
Archived webinars for on-demand access
AI in Education Resources created by the NC AI Collaborative Spring 2024 Cohort
- Find the AI Collaborative Resources at the following link. go.ncdpi.gov/NC_AI_Collab_Content
- A treasure trove of content for a variety of stakeholders/audiences created by the NC AI Collaborative Spring 2024 Cohort
- Filter/Search by Audience, Creator, or Format
- All content licensed under Creative Commons BY NC SA (provide attribution, Non-Commercial Use, Share derivative content with same or more open license)
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NC AI Guidelines
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction invites educators, school leaders, and stakeholders to explore "Generative AI Implementation Recommendations and Considerations for PK-13 Public Schools" by visiting this link: go.ncdpi.gov/AI_Guidelines.
This is a living document. Always use the official short link for the most up to date version.
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