The Next Level Lab plans to invite 1-2 scholars to collaborate virtually with the lab during the 2023-2024 academic year. This is an uncompensated courtesy arrangement intended for scholars who are interested in collaborating on research in workforce development contexts, with an emphasis on increasing inclusion and access for vulnerable populations. Interested individuals should submit…Continue Reading Invitation to Collaborate with the Next Level Lab
Navigating A World of Generative AI: Suggestions for Educators
Understanding the nature of generative AI is crucial for educators to navigate the evolving landscape of teaching and learning. In a new report from the Next Level Lab, Lydia Cao and Chris Dede reflect on the role of generative AI in learning and how this pushes us to reconceptualize our visions of effective education. Though…Continue Reading Navigating A World of Generative AI: Suggestions for Educators
Thinking Like an Earthling: A New Publication from Tina Grotzer and Lynneth Solis
Tina Grotzer and Lynneth Solis (Senior Research Associate, WestEd) recently published a paper in a special issue of the journal Topics in Cognitive Science focused on conceptual foundations of sustainability. The article — titled “Thinking like an Earthling: Children’s Reasoning About Individual and Collective Action Related to Environmental Sustainability” — considers themes that arise from…Continue Reading Thinking Like an Earthling: A New Publication from Tina Grotzer and Lynneth Solis