Teaching AI Literacy: Strategies That Build Smart AI Users

Lauren Boucher
Presenter
60
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.91
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Description

Ready to teach artificial intelligence literacy in a way that builds real student judgment, not just rule following? Looking for practical routines that help students think critically about what artificial intelligence produces across grade levels? Responsible artificial intelligence use requires explicit instruction in how to evaluate artificial intelligence generated content and decide when and how to use tools. Instructional moves like think alouds, guided questioning, and response analysis make student thinking visible and repeatable in everyday lessons. In this course, Lauren Boucher shows educators classroom strategies, examples, and ready-to-use routines that support critical thinking, digital awareness, and responsible artificial intelligence use across grade spans, with access to a curated website where all resources are housed. Participants will walk away with simple, repeatable routines and a resource hub they can plug into existing lessons the very next day.

Objectives

Identify instructional strategies for teaching artificial intelligence literacy, including think alouds, guided questioning, and response analysis.

Explain why students need explicit instruction to evaluate artificial intelligence generated content and make responsible choices.

Implement a routine that guides students to analyze an artificial intelligence generated response against clear success criteria.

Analyze student responses to identify misconceptions, overreliance, or missing evaluation steps.

Evaluate current classroom practices and Select targeted adjustments that strengthen responsible artificial intelligence use.

Create an artificial intelligence literacy routine or lesson that integrates into an existing unit and includes student-friendly evaluation prompts.

Key Take Aways

Teach artificial intelligence literacy through simple routines that fit into instruction you already deliver.

Use think alouds, guided questioning, and response analysis to help students evaluate artificial intelligence generated content.

Strengthen student decision-making about when and how to use artificial intelligence tools responsibly and appropriately.

Walk away with ready-to-use examples and a resource website that makes implementation fast and sustainable.

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Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher has 18+ years in public education, teaching 3rd grade, gifted K-8, and working as a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach. Now a Southeast Regional Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction, she shares innovative ed tech practices nationwide.
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