AI Literacy: The Foundation (Introductory Course)
As educators, our first step into the world of generative AI is to arm ourselves with knowledge about the benefits and limitations of this technology. This pathway is designed to help you understand the mechanics of AI, empowering you to enlighten both yourself and your students.
Those who embark on this journey will:
- Learn about generative AI technology, data, ethics, and bias
- Prioritize the art of thinking and writing over reliance on generative text.
- Establish clear guidelines for student use of generative AI in assignments, mitigating its impact on teaching, and learning to limit its disruptive potential in the classroom.
AI Assistance: The Bridge (Introductory Course)
For those ready to delve deeper, the AI Assistance pathway offers a more exploratory approach. This route investigates how generative AI tools outside of ChatGPT can aid students in achieving specific learning outcomes, while still reinforcing the fundamental skills of AI literacy.
Educators choosing this pathway will:
- Discover generative AI tools designed to assist students with writing, reading, research, feedback, and tutoring.
- Introduce generative AI in structured assignments that align the tools with specific outcomes, fostering student reflection on their use of the technology.
- Set clear boundaries on the level of assistance provided by certain generative AI tools to maintain a balanced learning environment.
AI Aptitude: The Frontier (Advanced Course)
Once you're comfortable with AI Literacy and AI Assistance, it's time to venture into the advanced realm of AI Aptitude. This pathway explores the cutting-edge use cases for generative AI in education and beyond.
Educators eager to tread this path will:
- Learn the basics of both introductory and advanced prompt engineering to design innovative assignments and assessments.
- Explore the evolution of large language models, including their use of multimodal techniques to generate text, video, images, and code.
- Show a keen interest in harnessing generative AI for instructional design, paving the way for a future-focused learning environment.