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Educator helps a mother use AI and online tools during a family health crisis.

Using AI to Support a Mother During a Family Health Crisis

In Bertie County, a woman was struggling after learning that her 38-year-old son had been diagnosed with a life-threatening brain disorder. She wanted to support him. She felt overwhelmed and unsure…

Resident creates a 53rd wedding anniversary card with digital tools.

AI Skills Help Create a Personal Anniversary Gift

In Bertie County, AI education became part of a love story.On March 26, 2026, Rebecca Jinnette, Digital Skills Educator with N.C. Cooperative Extension, conducted a follow-up visit with a client she…

Senior learners explore advanced AI skills together in a supportive class.

Older Adults Become Advanced AI Learners

In Bertie County, a group of older adults demonstrated that lifelong learning does not stop with basic digital skills.On April 23, 2026, Rebecca Jinnette, Digital Skills Educator with N.C.…

Resident gets job search support using AI, Google Workspace, and digital tools.

AI Supports Workforce Recovery After Job Loss

In Bertie County, AI became part of a larger story of resilience after job loss.On May 6, 2026, Rebecca Jinnette, Digital Skills Educator with N.C. Cooperative Extension, supported a local community…

Educator helps a resident adjust Gemini settings on an Android phone.

Reducing Fear When AI Appears on a Phone

For many residents, AI is not first encountered in a classroom. It appears unexpectedly on a phone, in an app, or in a setting they did not choose.On April 22, 2026, Rebecca Jinnette, Digital Skills…

Residents compare real and AI-generated images during an AI safety session.

Learning to Spot AI-Generated Disinformation

In the AI era, one of the most important digital skills is learning how to question what we see online.On March 31, 2026, Rebecca Jinnette, Digital Skills Educator with N.C. Cooperative Extension,…

AI workshop leader teaches residents practical AI skills in a classroom.

Rural Seniors Explore Everyday Uses of AI

Artificial intelligence is often presented as something new, distant, or difficult to understand. In Bertie County, Rebecca Jinnette, Digital Skills Educator with N.C. Cooperative Extension, helped…

AI workshop leader teaches residents practical AI skills in a classroom.

Helping Pender County Residents See AI as a Practical Tool

Artificial intelligence can feel overwhelming when it is introduced through technical language or distant examples. In Pender County, Howard Wallace, Digital Skills Educator with N.C. Cooperative…

Senior learners explore advanced AI skills together in a supportive class.

AI Image Generation Builds Confidence Through Creativity in Bertie County

In Bertie County, AI education became creative, joyful, and approachable.On March 25, 2026, Rebecca Jinnette, Digital Skills Educator with N.C. Cooperative Extension, returned to BlueJay Recreation…