Digital Teaching and Learning

3 students sitting at a table working on an educational game

May 6, 2025

Friday Institute, Center for Educational Informatics and EngageAI Institute Collaborate to Advance AI in Education

By bridging immersive storytelling, real-time adaptive support and authentic science inquiry, the game-based platform EcoJourneys is engaging students in meaningful curiosity-driven learning experiences. As research and development continues, this project…

A group of educators sit around a table talking in a room full of other tables and people

Jul 16, 2024

Building Bridges Between Education and EdTech for K-12 AI Integration

In the Alamance-Burlington School System, many teachers aren’t worried that AI will replace them. They’re excited about learning how AI can save time and help them with logistics and administrative…

M.A.Z.E.: Monitor data privacy; Assess for accuracy; Zero-in on bias; Evaluate value

Jun 24, 2024

Navigate the MAZE to Select Safe and Effective AI Tools for the Classroom

As more and more digital tools incorporate artificial intelligence (AI), this 4-step approach to Navigating the MAZE can help educators to evaluate and select safe and effective online platforms. Informed…

Jan 31, 2025

The State of Computer Science in North Carolina

The Friday Institute has been a computer science education leader in North Carolina for almost ten years. We have trained hundreds of educators in kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum, participated…

Jul 19, 2024

North Carolina CS Requirement: A Benefit for Students and Our State

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction adopted the High School Computer Science Graduation Requirement at the beginning of 2024. This policy mandates that beginning this fall, incoming high school…

Five principles of the AI Bill of Rights: Safe and Effective Systems; Algorithmic Discrimination Protections; Data Privacy; Notice and Explanation and Human Alternatives, Consideration and Fallback

Jun 24, 2024

Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: Key Questions for Schools and Districts

In November 2022, The White House published the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: Making Automated Systems Work for the American People. The blueprint provides a framework based on…

May 8, 2024

Celebrating Teachers in the Age of AI: Why Human Connection Matters More Than Ever

In an era dominated by technological advancements, where algorithms power many of our decisions and artificial intelligence (AI) shapes interactions, the role of teachers remains vital. Even as we marvel…

Apr 9, 2024

Unlocking the Future: Why Educators Should Dive into Computer Science Training

In today’s digital age, the significance of computer science education cannot be overstated. From powering our smartphones to driving innovation in every sector, computer science is the backbone of modern…

Feb 7, 2024

Exploring the Cutting Edge: A Guide to Integrating Generative AI into our Evolving Educational Landscape

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant game-changer. AI is prevalent – I am seeing it everywhere – with educational conferences featuring…

Dec 12, 2023

Why Try AI?

At the Friday Institute, the PLLC team is committed to finding and sharing innovations that make teaching both more impactful and manageable. One such innovation is the use of generative…