Introduction to AI in Education

Introduction to AI in Education
Sample Workshop Outline

Areas of Exploration·

But first…AI is here·

ChatGPT was launched by OpenAI in November, 2022 and other similar tools are now available·
People are using it--According to a Salesforce report, in September, 2023 (just 10 months after launch) 45% of the US population was using generative AI, with use inversely correlated with age–Gen Z was at 70%·
Businesses are using it--A Gartner poll in October 2023 found that 55% of businesses were piloting or using generative AI compared to only 19% just six months earlier·
“If someone tells you they can reliably detect work done by AI they are lying.”

Keeping students from using AI inappropriately·

Emphasize process more than product, including feedback and revision loops·
Focus on analysis, critical thinking, creativity, and application of concepts to personal or otherwise unique situations/issues/problems·
Include oral presentations and discussions·
Develop and discuss Academic Integrity specifically regarding AI

Teaching students to use AI appropriately·

Using AI to improve efficiency and streamline work·

Introduction to Prompt Engineering·
Creating drafts of lesson plans, assignments, exams, rubrics and other materials in preparation for class (ChatGPT, Gemini, Khanmigo, MagicSchool)·
Learning to use AI to do work in the world, including brainstorming, creating first drafts of writing, images, videos, music, and coding

Learning to use AI effectively and responsibly·

NEVER submit private student data or other propriety data in prompts
Always remember that AI is a tool, not a solution·
Apply Critical Thinking to outputs
- Check accuracy
- Check for bias
- Check logic and analysis·
Cite output from AI as such·
As with the Internet (and all things), use AI ethically