Krause Center for Innovation https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/ Transforming Teaching and Learning Tue, 26 May 2026 18:47:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/kci-favicon2.gif Krause Center for Innovation https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/ 32 32 From Classroom to Cleanroom: Building the Next Generation of the Semiconductor Workforce https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/from-classroom-to-cleanroom-building-the-next-generation-of-the-semiconductor-workforce/ Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:25 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14671 The modern world runs on microchips. They power our smartphones, drive our cars, and fuel the artificial intelligence reshaping our future. Yet, as the demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing skyrockets in the United States, the industry faces a critical challenge: building a highly skilled, diverse workforce to sustain it. Back in 2021, the Krause Center…

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]]> Robot-Assisted Home Inspection https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/robot-assisted-home-inspection/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:43:49 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14590 Soon after retiring from the classroom in June 2022 with the Santa Clara Unified School District, I embarked on a self-guided learning journey to keep myself intellectually stimulated.  The Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) is my go-to venue for interesting professional development (PD) programs.  During one of such PD programs in the Summer of 2025,…

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]]> Ready to Reignite Your Teaching? The STEAM Leadership Program Is Back This Summer https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/ready-to-reignite-your-teaching-the-steam-leadership-program-is-back-this-summer/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:10:42 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14595 What if one program could change the way you teach — forever? That’s not a marketing line. It’s what educators who’ve been through the KCI STEAM Leadership Program keep telling us. And this summer, a new cohort kicks off, with spots open for passionate educators across California. What Is the STEAM Leadership Program? The STEAM…

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]]> Bringing AI into the Classroom: What Real Professional Development Looks Like https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/bringing-ai-into-the-classroom-what-real-professional-development-looks-like/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:30:45 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14571 Walk into a professional development session at San Mateo Union High School District, and you might be surprised by what you see. Thirty teachers — not just talking about AI, but wrestling with it. Debating where it belongs in assessments and where it doesn’t. Redesigning lessons they’ve taught for years, this time asking: how do we…

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]]> The Teacher’s Guide to Building a Custom AI Assistant https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/the-teachers-guide-to-building-a-custom-ai-assistant/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:45:29 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14448 Teachers carry more in one day than most people realize. That’s why the idea of adding yet another tool into the mix can feel like someone handing you a kettlebell when you’re already juggling flaming torches. So let’s take a breath. Because this is not one more thing. Creating a custom AI assistant (also known…

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]]> Creative Name Tags https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/creative-name-tags/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:46:10 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14432 Let Your Name Tag Bloom! Project idea & photos contributed by Rachel Okazaki KCI’s Makerspace Coordinator Tired of boring, “Hello My Name Is” stickers? Transform a simple introduction into a mini masterpiece with our Interactive Floral Name Tags. This isn’t just an icebreaker; it’s a keepsake. Whether you’re a tech-savvy crafter using a Cricut or…

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]]> Teaching in the Age of AI: Reflections from the Krause Center for Innovation https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/teaching-in-the-age-of-ai-reflections-from-the-krause-center-for-innovation/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:01:15 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14399 Last summer, I took the AI Capstone course at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College, and it completely reframed how I think about artificial intelligence in education. I’ve always been curious about new technology, but this course went well beyond learning how to “use” AI tools. We unpacked how large language models (LLMs)…

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]]> 7 Smart Ways to Use AI to Support Literacy and Belonging (For Multilingual Students and Beyond) https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/7-smart-ways-to-use-ai-to-support-literacy-and-belonging-for-multilingual-students-and-beyond/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:41:46 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14392 This post draws inspiration from the book Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy by Paul Matthews and Jason Gulya, whose work on AI and evidence-based literacy practices shaped much of what’s shared here. All of these strategies that support multilingual (ML) students are really just great strategies for teaching all students! What if the best way to…

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]]> From Classroom Questions to Community Solutions: Empowering Students Through Local Problems https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/when-will-i-ever-use-this-in-my-life/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:42:27 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14320 “WHEN Will I ever use this in my life?” That is the eternal classroom question. One powerful way to bridge the gap between school and life is by connecting mandated curriculum to local problems. When students see how their learning applies to the world around them, it becomes more impactful. That belief led me to…

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]]> Building an AI Classroom Policy With Your Students, Not For Them https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/building-an-ai-classroom-policy-with-your-students-not-for-them/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:14:54 +0000 https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/?p=14106 It’s the beginning of school. Your students file in with Chromebooks under their arms, buzzing about ChatGPT, AI art, and the apps they swear will “help” with homework. One student raises a hand before you’ve even taken attendance: “So… are we allowed to use AI in this class?” You know the answer matters. Not just…

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