AI Demystified: College of Education Faculty Bring the Hour of AI and Coding to Schools in Idaho

Skip to Main Content Γ AI Demystified: College of Education Faculty Bring the Hour of AI and Coding to Schools in Idaho December 18, 2025 K-12 students in Idaho caught the Artificial Intelligence bug earlier this month as faculty from ISU’s College of Education took Code.org’s Hour of AI to classrooms across the southern part of the state. Partnering with the Idaho STEM Action Center, Wendy Ruchti, Ph.D, associate professor of STEM and Science Education, and Kaywin Cottle, clinical instructor,
Analysis & Perspectives
Transforming Assessment Paradigms for Authenticity and Rigor in the AI Era
This article explores the essential shift needed in assessment methodologies to ensure they remain authentic and rigorous. It examines how educators can innovate assessment paradigms to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the pervasive influence of artificial intelligence.
Designing a Comprehensive K-12 AI Literacy Framework for Students and Educators
This article details the design of a comprehensive K-12 AI literacy framework. It addresses the crucial need to equip both students and educators with fundamental AI knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding. The framework aims to seamlessly integrate AI concepts into the curriculum, fostering informed and responsible engagement with artificial intelligence.