{"id":2785,"date":"2026-10-09T11:17:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/caire\/?page_id=2785"},"modified":"2026-10-09T11:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:21:22","slug":"simteach-ai","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/caire\/simteach-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"SimTeach AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-labs\/uploads\/sites\/3565\/2026\/10\/3e6b85995cca509c4e5c9906312200a1.png\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-labs\/uploads\/sites\/3565\/2026\/10\/3e6b85995cca509c4e5c9906312200a1.png 1983w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-labs\/uploads\/sites\/3565\/2026\/10\/3e6b85995cca509c4e5c9906312200a1.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-labs\/uploads\/sites\/3565\/2026\/10\/3e6b85995cca509c4e5c9906312200a1.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-labs\/uploads\/sites\/3565\/2026\/10\/3e6b85995cca509c4e5c9906312200a1.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-labs\/uploads\/sites\/3565\/2026\/10\/3e6b85995cca509c4e5c9906312200a1.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-labs\/uploads\/sites\/3565\/2026\/10\/3e6b85995cca509c4e5c9906312200a1.png 150w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1983px) 100vw, 1983px\"\n\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--dark-left wsu-pattern--none\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"title-id-6ad20130b8fa0\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>SimTeach AI<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption wsu-hero__copy\">\n\t\t\t\tAdvancing educators\u2019 AI literacy through authentic teaching simulations.\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"project-page-wrapper\">\n    <section class=\"project-section\">\n        <div class=\"project-container project-intro\">\n            <div class=\"project-intro-body\">\n                <p class=\"project-eyebrow\"><span class=\"project-eyebrow-num\">01 \/<\/span><\/p>\n\n                <h2 class=\"project-title\">Project Description<\/h2>\n\n                <p class=\"project-lead\">SimTeach AI is an interdisciplinary project at Washington State University that uses authentic simulations to advance educators\u2019 AI literacy and support responsible AI integration in teaching and learning. With particular attention to rural and rural-serving communities, the project brings together expertise in education and computer science to connect educator preparation with local needs and an evolving workforce.<\/p>\n\n                <p>The project prepares educators to understand AI\u2019s capabilities and limitations, critically evaluate AI-generated information, and exercise professional judgment when using AI in educational settings. Spanning science education, special education, music education, agricultural education, and Career and Technical Education (CTE), SimTeach AI connects AI literacy with disciplinary learning, inclusive teaching, and workforce preparation.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <aside class=\"project-infocard\">\n                <h3 class=\"project-infocard-title\">Project Information<\/h3>\n\n                <dl class=\"project-meta\">\n                    <dt>Project Lead<\/dt>\n                    <dd>Peng He<\/dd>\n\n                    <dt>Project Co-Leads<\/dt>\n                    <dd>Jonah Firestone, Tingting Li, Tristan Loria, Don McMahon, Anna Warner, and Parteek Kumar<\/dd>\n\n                    <dt>Funding<\/dt>\n                    <dd>Washington State University<\/dd>\n\n                    <dt>Project Period<\/dt>\n                    <dd>2026&ndash;2027<\/dd>\n                <\/dl>\n            <\/aside>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"project-section project-section--alt\">\n        <div class=\"project-container project-vision\">\n            <div class=\"project-vision-head\">\n                <p class=\"project-eyebrow\"><span class=\"project-eyebrow-num\">02 \/<\/span><\/p>\n\n                <h2 class=\"project-title\">Project Vision<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"project-vision-body\">\n                <p class=\"project-quote\">An AI-enabled future requires educators and learners who can engage thoughtfully with emerging technologies. For rural communities, this preparation should build on local strengths, respond to educational priorities, and connect learning with evolving workforce opportunities.<\/p>\n\n                <p class=\"project-quote-note\">Building Rural AI Pathways aims to strengthen WSU\u2019s capacity for interdisciplinary research and educational innovation in responsible AI. The project supports a broader vision of preparing educators who can exercise professional judgment, support diverse learners, and connect AI literacy with classroom and community needs.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"project-section\">\n        <div class=\"project-container\">\n            <p class=\"project-eyebrow\"><span class=\"project-eyebrow-num\">03 \/<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <h2 class=\"project-title\">AI Literacy and Educator Preparation<\/h2>\n\n            <p>The project explores approaches to developing educators\u2019 AI literacy across disciplinary settings. Its focus includes understanding AI, evaluating AI-generated information, considering ethical implications, and making purposeful decisions about AI in teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\n            <p>Agricultural education and CTE provide connections to rural workforce pathways, while science, special education, and music broaden the project\u2019s reach across educational contexts. These areas support a shared commitment to human-centered AI use that respects disciplinary expertise, learner needs, and educator agency.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"project-section project-section--alt\">\n        <div class=\"project-container\">\n            <p class=\"project-eyebrow\"><span class=\"project-eyebrow-num\">04 \/<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <h2 class=\"project-title\">Project Goals<\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"project-goals\">\n                <article class=\"project-goal\">\n                    <span class=\"project-goal-label\"><span class=\"project-goal-num\">01 \/<\/span>Goal 1<\/span>\n\n                    <h3 class=\"project-goal-title\">Advance educators\u2019 AI literacy<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>Support educators in developing the knowledge and judgment needed to understand, evaluate, and responsibly use AI.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n                <article class=\"project-goal\">\n                    <span class=\"project-goal-label\"><span class=\"project-goal-num\">02 \/<\/span>Goal 2<\/span>\n\n                    <h3 class=\"project-goal-title\">Support meaningful AI integration across disciplines<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>Explore educational approaches that connect AI literacy with disciplinary learning, inclusive instruction, and professional practice.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n                <article class=\"project-goal\">\n                    <span class=\"project-goal-label\"><span class=\"project-goal-num\">03 \/<\/span>Goal 3<\/span>\n\n                    <h3 class=\"project-goal-title\">Strengthen rural education and workforce connections<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>Connect educator preparation with the needs of rural communities and emerging opportunities in agriculture and technical fields.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n                <article class=\"project-goal\">\n                    <span class=\"project-goal-label\"><span class=\"project-goal-num\">04 \/<\/span>Goal 4<\/span>\n\n                    <h3 class=\"project-goal-title\">Build capacity for sustained research and partnerships<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>Establish a foundation for future interdisciplinary research, educational development, and collaboration with education and workforce partners.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"project-section\">\n        <div class=\"project-container\">\n            <p class=\"project-eyebrow\"><span class=\"project-eyebrow-num\">05 \/<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <h2 class=\"project-title\">Team &amp; Collaborators<\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"project-columns\">\n                <div class=\"project-column\">\n                    <h3 class=\"project-column-title\">Project Team<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>An interdisciplinary WSU team with expertise in teacher education, science education, special education, music education, agricultural education, CTE, and computer science.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"project-column\">\n                    <h3 class=\"project-column-title\">WSU Collaborators and Resources<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>WSU Center for Translational AI Research for Societal Impact, College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences\u2019 teacher-preparation programs, the CAIRE Research Lab, and computer science faculty will support scenario development, technical implementation, and initial testing.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"project-column\">\n                    <h3 class=\"project-column-title\">Partners<\/h3>\n\n                    <ul class=\"project-list\">\n                        <li>Rural schools and regional education partners<\/li>\n                        <li>Rural workforce and community partners<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <div class=\"project-endrule\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>01 \/ Project Description SimTeach AI is an interdisciplinary project at Washington State University that uses authentic simulations to advance educators\u2019 AI literacy and support responsible AI integration in teaching and learning. 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