4.4 The AI Series - AI Literacy

The first episode of our AI Series focuses on AI Literacy. Join Keith, Sarah, and Katherine as they unpack what AI literacy is, why it’s important, and how teachers can support their students' AI Literacy. 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 AI Literacy - a person’s ability to understand, evaluate, and use AI systems safely, efficiently, and ethically. It can be broken down into 4 parts: Understand how AI Works Use AI ethically and responsibly Evaluate the benefits and risks of AI Create inclusive and ethical AI systems Resources and References REMC AI Virtual Learning Series Critical Thinking Session Computational Thinking - Digital Promise Michigan Computer Science Standards - CSTA Impacts of Computing Digital Citizenship Competencies - ISTE Media Literacy Competencies - Media Smarts Google Lens Reverse Image Search Teaching About AI REMC 8 AI Books Common Sense Education Code.org TeachAI AIedu Digital Promise Ed-AI Lit Research The 5 Big Ideas in AI Studies CNBC - Job postings mentioning AI have more than doubled in two years, LinkedIn data shows Microsoft - AI at Work Is Here. Now comes the Hard Part Microsoft - AI in Education Report Professional Learning Kent ISD’s EdTech Cheer Kent ISD’s AI for Educators Workshops Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx For SCECHs: What’s resonating the most with you about this episode? What is one small way you can support your learner’s AI literacy? For Fun: What’s your favorite fall activity? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson