The Herb Innovation Center -The University of Toledo

🎉 CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🎉

Do you have experience using AI in your PreK-20 classroom? Plan to join us on Thursday, July 30,2026 and present either a 3-hour workshop or a 1-hour session at the 2nd Annual THInC Forum: Education in the Era of AI. Seeking hands-on, interactive workshops and sessions!

Call for proposals now open!

https://www.utoledo.edu/jhc/centers/herb-innovation-center/thinc-forum/presentation-proposals.html

📍 Location: The University of Toledo

Don’t miss this chance to expand your horizons and connect with educators, students, administrators, and technology specialists! 🌍✨ See you there!

🎉 Registration is Open 🎉

Students entering grades 3-6, join us July 13 – 17, 2026 for Make a Book: Reading, Writing, and Illustration Camp!!

This fun, hands-on camp helps kids entering grades 3–5 build their reading and writing skills while exploring their creativity. Throughout the week, campers will learn what it’s like to be a real author and illustrator. They will read short stories, practice writing their own ideas, and create artwork to go with their words. Everyone will leave camp with their own bound book!

The registration has officially opened for Make a Book: Reading, Writing, and Illustration Camp and can be found here:



https://www.utoledo.edu/jhc/centers/herb-innovation-center/events/camps/make-a-book/



📍 Location: The University of Toledo

Don’t miss this chance to express yourself and share your story! 🌍✨ See you there!

🎉 Registration is Open 🎉

Students entering grades 6-9, join us July 20-24, 2026, for AI, Data, and Media Literacy Camp!

This camp for students entering grades 6–9 helps kids build the skills they need to safely and confidently navigate the online world. Campers will learn what AI is, how to understand and use data, and how to tell whether information they see online is accurate.

Through fun, hands-on activities, students will try out simple AI tools, explore real data, and learn how to spot misleading or unreliable content. These skills support school success and are helpful on many standardized tests.

The registration for Hands on AI, Data, and Media Literacy Camp can be found here:

https://www.utoledo.edu/jhc/centers/herb-innovation-center/events/camps/

📍 Location: The University of Toledo

Don’t miss this chance to explore digital citizenship! 🌍✨ See you there!

Teachers—we’d love your help!

We’re researchers at The University of Toledo, led by Dr. Michael Toland, working on a new approach for measuring collective teacher efficacy. We’re inviting K–12 teachers to participate in a 30 to 45- minute virtual interview to help us make sure our survey items make sense and reflect how teachers actually think and talk.

No prep needed—just your perspective.

Interviews will take place in the late afternoon to early evening (late April–early May).

If you’re interested, sign up here: https://utoledo.questionpro.com/t/AaytRZ8m62

Please contact Dr. Michael Toland ([email protected]) with any questions.

Cognitive Interviews for a New Measure of Collective Teacher Efficacy Cognitive Interviews for a New Measure of Collective Teacher Efficacy

🎉 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🎉

Plan to join us on Thursday, July 30,2026 for a day of hands-on workshops, networking, collaboration, and discussions on ethical, practical, and research ideas on the use of AI in PreK-12 and higher education at the 2nd Annual THInC Forum: Education in the Era of AI.

📍 Location: The University of Toledo

Don’t miss this chance to expand your horizons and connect with educators, students, administrators, and technology specialists! 🌍✨ See you there!

Join us for an exciting evening of research presentations!

All are welcome to attend and watch as an audience member! We highly encourage everyone to attend the Spring 3M/5M Competition to see the excellent research presentations form undergraduate and graduate students from the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Education!

JHCASE All Undergraduate and Graduate Students,

Are you working on a literature review, thesis, or research project and looking for an opportunity to refine your ideas and present them effectively? Join us for the 3-5 Minute Research (3M/5M) Competition. This is a great chance to share your work, sharpen your communication skills, and compete for cash prizes!

📅 Event Details:

🗓 Registration Deadline April 9th, 11:59 PM

🗓 Event Date April 16, 4:30 PM

📍 Carver Center or virtual

✅ Why participate?

🎓 Develop your research presentation skills in a fun and engaging format
🏆 Compete for exciting cash prizes (up to $300 in scholarships!!)
🤝 Network with fellow researchers & faculty
💡 Get expert guidance through prep sessions & one-on-one coaching

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, let us know! We are happy to help you refine your research and prepare for the competition. Email us to schedule a one-on-one meeting for extra support.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

Stop by our table Saturday, April 11th, 12-3 pm at the 2026 Toledo Pickleball Classic + Expo!

See you there!!

🎉 Registration is Open 🎉

Students entering grades 6-9, join us July 20-24, 2026, for AI, Data, and Media Literacy Camp!

This camp for students entering grades 6–9 helps kids build the skills they need to safely and confidently navigate the online world. Campers will learn what AI is, how to understand and use data, and how to tell whether information they see online is accurate.

Through fun, hands-on activities, students will try out simple AI tools, explore real data, and learn how to spot misleading or unreliable content. These skills support school success and are helpful on many standardized tests.

The registration for Hands on AI, Data, and Media Literacy Camp can be found here:

https://secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=142&CATID=206&SINGLESTORE=true

📍 Location: The University of Toledo

Don’t miss this chance to explore digital citizenship! 🌍✨ See you there!