Hi everyone, Today we published our latest blog post on the topic of teaching generative AI <https://carpentries.org/blog/2025/08/genai-curriculum-discussions/> in Carpentries workshops. In this one, I wrote about how we might teach the usage of generative AI tools for coding and data analysis in new curricula designed to complement existing Carpentries workshops.
Please read the post to learn more about why I think the time has come to begin teaching workshops about this. The sessions will host a constructive discussion about what we should teach on this topic and how we can develop lessons that remain aligned with our community’s Core Values. Session 1: 11:00 UTC Tuesday 12 August <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=AI+Carpentry+Curriculum+Discussion&iso=20250812T11> Session 2: 19:00 UTC Tuesday 12 August <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=AI+Carpentry+Curriculum+Discussion&iso=20250812T19> Sign up to participate on the Community Sessions etherpad <https://pad.carpentries.org/community-sessions-2025/export/pdf>. >From previous discussions on this topic, I know that some members of the >community will find the choice to pursue any sort of curriculum development on >this topic disappointing. I have attempted to explain my rationale in the blog >post and will be happy to discuss further with anyone who is interested. >Please reply here, or contact me directly by email ><mailto:tobyhod...@carpentries.org> or Slack. Thanks, Toby -- Dr Toby Hodges (he/him) Director of Curriculum The Carpentries | https://carpentries.org Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/tobyhodges ------------------------------------------ This list is for the purpose of general discussion about The Carpentries including community activities, upcoming events, and announcements. Some other lists you may also be interested in include discuss-hpc, discuss-r, and our local groups. Visit https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/ to learn more. All activity on this and other Carpentries spaces should abide by The Carpentries Code of Conduct found here: https://docs.carpentries.org/topic_folders/policies/code-of-conduct.html The Carpentries: discuss Permalink: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/Tcf13ce64a4748977-M5ee01785af1d82653efda4d4 Delivery options: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription
