Workshop

This workshop has been cancelled. Please let us know if you would like to be notified if we offer it again at a later date. We can be reached at makerspace@lesley.edu

Join us in unpacking the use of AI in your practice and in transitioning from a passive to a more informed and active use of the tools available to you, inside and outside of school.

• What is AI & how it works
• Navigating embedded bias & AI detection tools
• Experimenting & tinkering with K-12 AI tools
• Exploring strategies to engage families as active partners
• Developing a usable capstone project

Facilitators: Sue Cusack, Nettrice Gaskins, Rashmi Pimprikar & Kreg Hanning

Questions? We are here for you. Contact scusack@lesley.edu

We are pleased to announce a new series of hands-on workshops offered by the Lesley STEAM Learning Lab.

From Culture to Classroom: A STEAM Workshop, Hip Hop’ademics (PDF Flyer)
Description	Come join us to explore effective equitable STEAM instruction that reinforces learning through hip hop-inspired making. Through hands-on instruction and collaborative engagement, you will experience the intersection of mathematical thinking, invention, creativity, culture, and identity. Our workshop will address age and grade appropriate mathematical and digital literacy concepts such as patterns, mathematical reasoning, and computational thinking. This workshop will offer a choice of 3 different strands. The strands are differentiated based on grade level. You will be able to share your preference below for the date and the strand that you would like to participate in. The dates are Saturday October 14 and/or October 21 from 9:00am – 12:00pm. The strands are Grades K-2: DJing, Bots & Math; Grade 3 – 6: Graffiti Tag Blocks with LEDs; and Grade 6+: Rap & Canva AI Art. You will receive PDPs and a tool kit and a lesson overview for each strand in this workshop.
Where	Participants will meet at Lesley University University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd floor, room 2-027, Cambridge, MA. Parking is available upon request.
When	• Saturday, October 14 from 9:00am – 12pm – and/or – • Saturday, October 21 from 9:00am – 12pm
What	3 PDPs can be earned Participation cost is covered through a grant.
Trainers	Nettrice Gaskins, Assistant Director, Lesley STEAM Learning Lab Sue Cusack, Assistant Professor, Director, Lesley STEAM Learning Lab Lauren James, Instructor at Artisan’s Asylum, and former middle school math teacher Katina McClain, Lesley STEAM Research Fellow Email any inquiries to makerspace@lesley.edu
Registration	Please let us know if you need any accommodations to participate. Click Here to go to the Registration Form