This course aims to respond to teacher requests for more information about using AI for teaching a learning. A survey by the school board indicated that teachers want more information on employing AI in the classroom in a mix of in-person and online webinars. In offering the foundations of AI Literacy I hope that the course will provide teachers with a base knowledge of AI for education, along with an understanding of why AI Literacy matters, and the implications of this technology for teaching and learning.

Module 1 - Introductory video

Video by Common Sense Education

Optional video / webinar from the Ezra Klein show on the impact of AI on education

The course lesson plan including learning objectives, class readings and assessments, is available is available HERE while an overview of Module 1 is below.

Students should

1. Listen to the introductory video

2. Listen to the Common Sense Education video

3. Choose two of the assigned readings to complete

4. Participate in the Padlet discussion board and come to the in-person session ready to participate in small group, peer-led discussions.

Readings and video references

Chow, A. (2025, June 23). ChatGPT may be eroding critical thinking skills, according to a new MIT study. Time Magazine.

Common Sense Education, (2023, Sept 22). What is AI?

Dyer, K. (2024, Feb 24). 75 digital tools and apps teachers can use to support formative assessment in the classroom, NWEA blog.

Elgersma, C. (2025, May 19). Here's what educators can do as artificial intelligence evolves. Common Sense Education.

Miao, F., & Çukurova, M. (2024). AI competency framework for teachers. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Mollick, E., Mollick, L. (2024, Sept 24). Assigning AI: Seven Approaches for students, with prompts. The Wharton School Research Paper.

New York Times (2025, May 13). Educating kids in the age of AI. The Ezra Klein Show. Podcast episode with Rebecca Winthrop.