AI Literacy for Educators
AI is everywhere and is not going away. It proliferates in digital content, software, devices, cars, and mobile phones, virtually surrounding us. It cannot be ignored.
Most educators and educational institutions face three choices:
Ban, Bend, or Benefit.
First, though, we need to understand it. The only way is for us to experiment with it ourselves.
This page provides links to AI tools you can explore, examples of use, and an online course and/or workbook to guide you in experiencing AI tools,
But before launching, some advice from Claude.ai: “When it comes to AI in education, it’s important to strike a balance between embracing new technology and maintaining sound pedagogical practices.”
Essential AI Literacies for Educators
For Teachers’ Personal Use
DO:
- Use AI to help streamline administrative tasks (lesson planning, creating rubrics)
- Check AI-generated content for accuracy before using it
- Use AI to brainstorm lesson ideas and differentiation strategies
- Document when and how you use AI in your work
- Keep up with AI developments in your subject area
DON’T:
- Rely on AI exclusively for student assessment or feedback
- Share sensitive student information with AI tools
- Assume AI-generated content is always accurate
- Use AI to completely automate your teaching responsibilities
- Skip reviewing AI-generated content before using it
For Classroom Use with Students
DO:
- Teach students to think critically about AI capabilities and limitations
- Create clear guidelines for appropriate AI use in assignments
- Use AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, learning
- Model responsible AI use for your students
- Design assignments that develop both AI and non-AI skills
DON’T:
- Allow unrestricted AI use without guidance
- Penalize students for AI use without clear policies
- Ignore the need to teach AI literacy
- Use AI tools without parental/administrative awareness
- Assume all students have equal access to AI tools
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