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.

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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?

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This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper.

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