The Friday Dive

In this episode of the Friday Dive, we spoke with Dr. Matt Reynolds, a teaching professor at NC State University and Duke University, and two of his students about their experiences using AI in their teaching practice. They give us their thoughts about AI in education, how AI has impacted their teaching and students, and why they think AI won't replace teachers in the near future. 

Tune in for a conversation between the Friday Institute's Amir Lawrence and Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School's Stephanie Raeman as they talk about the importance of teaching students the fundamentals of cybersecurity, AI, and computer science, especially at the middle school level.

In this episode of The Friday Dive, we spoke to two educators about how they motivate and encourage students to persist in the computer science field. Holly Laird, a computer science teacher in Wake County, and Russell Dirgo, a former computer science teacher and current employee at the Friday Institute, share their thoughts about the computer science and AI landscape, interactions they've had wit...

In this episode of The Friday Dive, Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi, an Associate Professor from University of North Carolina Wilmington, and Kristin Calhoun-Minnis, a STEM teacher at Clinton City Schools, share insights on how early exposure to computer science builds problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence in young learners—and why it’s never too early to start.

In our pilot episode of The Friday Dive, we invited Dr. Krista Glazewski, the Executive Director of the Friday Institute, to talk to us about the legacy of Bill & Ida Friday on North Carolina public education. She also shares her thoughts on the current educational landscape in North Carolina and how the Friday Institute has been collaborating with educators across the state.    This podcast i...