FoL 2026
AIED

Democratizing Foundations of Problem-Solving with AI: A Breadth-First Search Curriculum for Middle School Students

Tue Jun 30, 11:15 AM–11:30 AM · North 206
★ Notable speakers
Tiffany Barnes ★★ — Data-driven hint generation; intelligent tutoring systems; broadening participation in computing
Shiyan Jiang — AI integration across school subjects; computational approaches to STEM and science education; AI literacy and learner identity

Describes a breadth-first search curriculum for middle schoolers designed to make foundational problem-solving skills accessible with AI support.

Authors

Griffin Pitts, Kimia Fazeli, Tirth Bhatt, Jennifer Albert, Marnie Hill, Tiffany Barnes, Shiyan Jiang, Bita Akram