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AI is for Everyone, Everywhere
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The term artificial intelligence was coined over 65 years ago. For decades, it resided almost exclusively within the realm of computer scientists and programmers. But in recent years, AI has become a central component of our everyday lives, acting as the backbone of familiar tech like music streaming services, navigation devices and delivery apps. Unsurprisingly, it now touches nearly every known field of academic study.
Education is the conduit through which today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders. And this guide serves as a toolkit for K-12 teachers who are preparing the next generation of AI users and developers. Featuring in-depth interviews with practitioners, infographics and project guidelines for classroom teachers, as well as a webinar on the importance of AI in education, it aims to provide schools with straightforward and practical ways to integrate computational thinking across their curricula. Moreover, it is an invitation for teachers of all subjects and students of any age, ability or background to take part in AI explorations.
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Thinking About AI
Making AI an Essential Topic in Your Classroom [Webinar]
Why AI is Important for All Students
Get Started in Your Classroom
Videos from AI Explorations
Thinking About AI
Artificial Intelligence
Teaching and Learning
Technology Tips
What AI Integration Really Looks Like in Today’s Classrooms
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Making AI an Essential Topic in Your Classroom [Webinar]
Learning and teaching about AI is often isolated to computer science or other specialized secondary classes. But with the increasing prevalence of AI, supporting students’ understanding of its influence on everyday life is more important than ever.
Why AI is Important for All Students
Why do all students need to understand AI? That's the first question we asked Charles Randolph in this conversation about why AI matters in the classroom and his own learning journey in the AI Explorations program. Charles is the Senior Instructional Technology Coordinator for Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, Virginia.
Watch the full video to learn why AI instruction is a matter of equity and is essential knowledge for students as they prepare to enter the workforce.
Get Started in Your Classroom
The Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides from ISTE and GM provide elementary, secondary, elective and computer science teachers with innovative curricular resources about AI across various grade levels and subject areas. Each guide includes background information and four student-driven projects that directly relate to subject area standards, while providing foundational learning on what AI is, how it works and how it impacts society.
Videos from AI Explorations
Sign up here to get more info on ISTE's Artificial Intelligence PD.