Join Us for an Interactive AI Family Engagement Night!
Event Description
Families with K-12 students in the Black Hills region are invited to a fun and interactive AI Family Engagement Night. Join us for an evening of hands-on exploration, where you’ll learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is all about and see how it’s shaping education and everyday life.
We're hosting this free event in partnership with Compass Partners in Learning, designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection as you experience AI tools firsthand.
Event Details
When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for pizza and childcare
Where: Western Dakota Technical College, 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 | Pennington County Room, Dakota Lecture Hall, and Library Commons
Cost: Free, Registration Required
Childcare: Onsite with certified staff—at no cost to you.
What to Expect
We’ll kick things off with a simple introduction to AI (no tech expertise required). After that, you’ll dive into interactive stations where you can see AI in action, try out some creative tools, and ask questions that pop up along the way.
Explore Stations Like:
- Chat with AI: Ever wondered how computers “hear” and understand us? Chat with tools like ChatGPT and see how it interprets your words—it’s like talking to a super smart robot that almost gets you.
- AI Art & Music: Can AI be creative? You bet! Experiment with tools that generate art, music, and stories in seconds—your next masterpiece might just be AI-powered.
- Quick, Draw!: Can a computer guess what you’re sketching? Test your doodling skills against AI and see how it “thinks” through patterns.
- Train the Machine: Teach a computer to learn—right before your eyes! Show examples, see how it picks up patterns, and discover what makes AI “smart.”
Ask the Experts: Got questions? We’ve got answers! Wrap up the night with a panel Q&A featuring educators and AI professionals ready to share insights, ideas, and practical tips for understanding AI in education.
Why Join Us?
- It’s fun! Play, learn, and create together as a family.
- It’s hands-on! See AI in action and try out tools you can explore at home.
- It’s relevant! Learn how AI can support your child’s education, spark creativity, and prepare students for a tech-driven future.
Whether you’re an AI beginner or just curious about how it works, this event is for you. Come explore, ask questions, and leave with a new understanding of AI—and maybe even some cool creations to share!