Conceptualizing the Support and Learning of K-2 Educators around Artificial Intelligence in Language Arts
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly pivotal role in daily life, it is essential to equip our youngest learn- ers with foundational knowledge of AI. The Anonymous project aims to empower Kindergarten through 2nd grade teachers in ru- ral North Carolina by introducing AI concepts through engaging, unplugged activities integrated into English Language Arts (ELA) instruction. This initiative addresses the existing gap in AI edu- cation expertise among early childhood educators and seeks to foster a generation of students who are well-prepared to navigate a technology-driven future. We present in this poster the guiding theoretical framework for our work, outlining the objectives of the research-practice partnership, and our initial efforts at recruiting rural K-2 teachers.