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National AI Literacy Day Resources
Published 8 days ago • 5 min read
This Friday, March 28th, marks National AI Literacy Day - a day of learning and conversation around one big question: “What is AI?” Students, parents, educators, and community members are encouraged to join in, exploring how AI is transforming how we live, learn, and work.
This year, I had the opportunity to serve on the advisory board, and I’ve been working behind the scenes to put together a few meaningful sessions and resources that are designed to help deepen your understanding of AI, explore its ethical implications, and empower you to lead with confidence and curiosity in this rapidly changing world - hope to see you there!
Synchronous Sessions
9 am: Exploring AI for Young Learners: An Authentic Conversation with Educators- Join us for a lively and authentic conversation with educators who are at the forefront of integrating AI into childhood education. Discover how AI is transforming the learning landscape for the better - making it more interactive, inclusive, and inspiring for young minds.
12 pm: Students for Innovation: AI literacy to support the next generation - Led by student advocates from Students for Innovation, this event highlights the importance of AI literacy in shaping responsible, informed citizens in a tech-driven world. Our young leaders will share insights on how AI impacts our daily lives and why understanding it is crucial for everyone, especially students. Through their stories and anecdotes of advocacy, learn about the essential role of AI literacy in education, its potential to drive innovation, and why it should be a fundamental component of curricular development across schools nationwide.
1 pm: Join Tim Needles, Soham, and I for NYSCATE’s National AI Literacy Day webinar, where we’ll talk about why AI literacy matters now more than ever - and how we can spread awareness and empower both educators and students.
We must instill responsibility and critical thinking in our teachers and students. To achieve this, I have assigned AI users the following two roles:
Detective: AI users must understand that AI-generated content is not always accurate and may produce misinformation or biased results, so it is important to question the output and make necessary adjustments. This concept is similar to media literacy, where students are taught to question the credibility of resources found online and identify reliable sources that confirm their findings.
DJ: Just like a DJ, we can remix our ideas with the AI-generated output to make it our own. This also helps users take ownership of their work, ensure that it aligns with their unique perspectives and voices, and develop a sense of agency over the final product.
Check out these scenarios designed by Students for Innovation to help teachers facilitate discussions in the classroom. It's essential to recognize that what is acceptable can vary from teacher to teacher and assignment to assignment. Use these conversation starters to engage your students and tailor classroom standards to fit the specific dynamics of each task.
AI CITATION GUIDES! It's imperative that we educate our students to attribute proper credit to all sources, including those powered by AI. This will foster academic integrity and nurture responsible research practices.
Check out my podcast The Generative Age, powered by NYSCATE to catch up to speed!
Code.org’s AI 101 for Teachers - Discover the groundbreaking world of AI and its transformative potential in education with a foundational online learning series for teachers.
Khan Academy’s AI for education - What is generative AI and how does it work? What are some best practices for teaching and learning with generative AI? This course-in-progress answers those questions and many more.
3/30-4/2: CoSN Annual Conference - Thrilled to attend CoSN for the first time! While I can't reveal all the details yet, there's some very exciting news on the horizon that I'll be sharing with you soon - I promise it will be worth the wait! If you’re also going, please reach out, I’d love to meet up!
4/4: Sequoia Conference - I'll be presenting "Rethinking Assessments in the AI-Driven Future" and my students will be presenting "Students for Innovation: Empowering Schools to Embrace AI". Join us for these insightful sessions!
4/22: Ohio AI Summit - Excited to share that I’ll be a keynote speaker at the 2025 Southwest Ohio AI Summit on April 22nd at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH!
5/4-5/10: Students for Innovation Virtual Summit - Designed for educators and led entirely by students, this summitt highlights the transformative power of student voice and celebrates the creativity, resilience, and vision of young leaders working toward shaping the future of education.
Register now and join us for this completely STUDENT-LED virtual summit! Know a student who should be on this virtual stage? Encourage them to apply! (showcase the incredible work happening in your class/school/organization!)
7/8-7/10: AI in Education Symposium at the University at Albany - NYS district leaders, school administrators, and education professionals will come together for three days of insightful discussions, hands-on workshops, and collaborative learning. This event is designed to provide practical strategies and actionable insights on integrating AI into education systems to enhance equity, innovation, and student success.
NYSCATE's TED-Style Talks: Are you ready to make an impact and share your compelling story and ideas at NYSCATE?! Whether you're a seasoned educator or a passionate newcomer, NYSCATE TED-Style Talks offer a unique opportunity to amplify your voice, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to larger conversations. I’ll be working with selected speakers from now through the annual conference -Apply now!
Catch up on recent episodes 🎙️
Students for Innovation: In this episode, we're joined by Soham and Amiya, the forward-thinking co-founders of Students for Innovation. We discuss the significant role of AI in modern classrooms, share their personal journeys as advocates for student-driven change, and give us a sneak peek into their upcoming student-led virtual summit tailored for educators. Their event is set to provide a unique opportunity for teachers to directly engage with the students who are at the forefront of educational innovation. Tune in to see how Soham, Amiya, and their peers are not just preparing for the future - they are already building it.
My book The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education is available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel! If you've already bought a copy, thank you! If you're interested in a bulk discount, reach out or reply to this email.
If you're interested in having me work with your teachers or administrative team, please reach out or reply to this email. Here are some of the topics I've been booked for recently:
Empowering Leaders/Educators to Adapt to the AI-driven future: Exploring the role of AI in education, its applications in administrative tasks, and methods for evaluating AI use in teacher observations.
The Future of Teaching, Learning, and Assessments: Adapting to a world with AI in education.
Breaking Bias: Addressing (and teaching about) AI bias and discrimination.
Debugging Creativity and Imagination: The intersection of AI and creative writing.
...and much more!
Feel free to contact me to discuss how I can support you and your team!
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