AI Literacy for K-11 Students
What is AI?
- AI (Artificial Intelligence) is like a smart computer that can learn and make decisions.
- AI is in phones, virtual assistants, and search systems.
- AI is everywhere: It affects what we buy, watch and listen to, and even our social media filters.
- We need to understand AI as we live in a world where AI is part of our daily lives.
What Is AI Literacy?
- AI literacy means knowing about AI and how it works.
- It’s like learning a new language or skill.
- It starts with discussions about AI like:
- How can AI help solve real-world problems like climate change or disease? What are the limitations?
- Should AI create art, music, or fiction? What are the pros and cons?
- If AI makes a mistake, who is responsible? How can we prevent harmful errors?
- Activities such as:
- Researching with AI bots: Use a chatbot to find answers and check their accuracy.
- Identifying bias: Look for possible biases in data used to train AI algorithms.
- Exploring AI tools: Discuss ethics while using image generators or text prediction tools.
- Learn by doing: Interact with AI firsthand to understand it better.
What Can Parents Do?
- Talk about AI: Share what you know with your kids.
- Learn together: Explore AI resources as a family.
- Build skills: Understand how AI impacts our lives.
- Encourage curiosity: Let your kids ask questions and discover.
- Be critical thinkers: Ask questions and evaluate AI tools.
