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Gardens Matter.

Gardens matter. Humanity began in a garden. Cultivation produces fruit, but fruit is not the only outcome. Stewardship of soil and water is a gift passed to the next generation, and the work itself…

Students collaborate on a STEM engineering challenge during the Regional 4-H STEM Camp, which brought youth from nine North Carolina counties together to explore robotics, astronomy, drones, and artificial intelligence through hands-on learning.

What Happens When the Oldest Science Meets the Newest Technology?

One of the highlights of my summer was collaborating with an outstanding team of educators during the Regional 4-H STEM Summer Camp, hosted by Rockingham County. Over several days, youth from nine…

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AI at Work: Practical Guidance for Career Transitions

“The responsibility of creating ethical and human-centered AI systems is not just technical—it is a social, moral, and human responsibility.” — Fei-Fei LiArtificial intelligence is becoming part of…

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Teaching Wisdom in the Age of AI

I. Preparing North Carolinians for a Future No Machine Can Replace“Every technological revolution in history has replaced certain kinds of labor, but never the uniquely human capacity for wisdom and…

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Helping Parents Guide Children Through the Challenges Of Bullying

Helping Parents Guide Children Through the Challenges Of BullyingBy Jeffrey Cates, Digital Skills Agent, Guilford County CenterIn collaboration with Dr. Monique Pearce-Brady, Family Life & Human…

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“Can You Teach Me How to Navigate the Dark Web?”

In a post class evaluation I was posed a provocative question: “Can you teach me how to navigate the dark web?” One word picture used to describe the dark web, is an iceberg.

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Artificial Intelligence: Content Creation

Collaboration is a formula for success. The emerging technology of artificial intelligence (AI) is primed for creative collaboration and thus workforce empowerment. The Guilford County Center is…

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Scam Prevention on Social Media

How much of your day do you spend on social media?As of 2022, the average daily social media usage of internet users worldwide amounted to 151 minutes per day, up from 147 minutes in the previous…

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Scams: Recognize the Signs.

In our current culture, commerce and conversation often happen over a digital space. Digital scams come unannounced. But how do you recognize the scam? In this article the tool of good questions will…