This federal Project Grant award for $489,803, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), supports a collaborative research project called "AI by 8" led by the American Institutes for Research (AIR), North Carolina State University (NCSU), Partner to Improve (PTI), and educators from rural North Carolina school districts. The project aims to establish a research-practice partnership (RPP) to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) concepts, practices, and perspectives into K-2 elementary classrooms in rural North Carolina communities. Over the 3-year project period starting October 1, 2024, the team will develop and test at least 20 "unplugged" AI-focused English Language Arts lessons for K-2 students, while also exploring factors that impact K-2 teachers' adoption of AI instruction and teachers' self-efficacy in teaching AI. The project will directly engage 10 rural educators as partners and 20 additional educators as implementers, ultimately impacting approximately 600 students across the region.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $489.8k | 9/10/24 |