Low Int – High Int

Introduction to the AI Literacy Course

This unit introduces the basic concepts of artificial intelligence and how it works. Students will learn that AI uses patterns in large amounts of data to predict and generate language, but does not truly understand meaning like humans do. The unit includes discussion questions as well as comprehension and speaking tasks.

How Does AI Work?

This unit explores the concept of human-centered AI and emphasizes the importance of keeping humans at the center of all decision-making. Students learn that AI should support and enhance human abilities, not replace them. The unit includes discussion questions as well as comprehension and speaking tasks.

Human-Centered AI

This unit explores the principles of ethical AI use, including safety, privacy, environmental responsibility, and collaboration. Students will learn how AI impacts people and the world. The unit includes discussion questions as well as writing and speaking tasks.

Ethical AI Use

This unit explores why human critical thinking skills are essential in an age of increasing AI use. Students will learn what AI can and cannot do, and why humans are still needed for deep thinking and making meaningful decisions. This unit contains warm-up discussion questions as well as speaking and writing tasks.

The Importance of Critical Thinking Skills

This mid-course assessment checks vocabulary and comprehension of the first four units in this AI Literacy course.

AI Literacy: Mid-Course Assessment

This unit teaches students how AI gets its information and why it is important to question and verify what it produces. Students will learn how to evaluate sources, fact-check information, and become responsible digital citizens in a world with AI and deepfakes. This unit includes discussion questions as well as writing and speaking tasks.

Information Literacy

This unit teaches students how to use AI effectively by writing strong, detailed prompts that produce better results. Students learn the importance of context, creativity, and clear communication in order to use AI to its highest potential. The unit includes discussion questions as well as writing and speaking tasks.

Prompt Engineering

This unit teaches students how to use AI as a thought partner by engaging in a back-and-forth process to develop and improve ideas. Students learn how to give feedback, refine results, and stay in control while collaborating with AI. This unit includes discussion questions as well as writing and speaking tasks.

Using AI as a Thought Partner

This unit explores how AI is changing the workplace and highlights the key human skills needed to succeed in the future. Students learn that by developing abilities like resilience, creativity, and lifelong learning, they can thrive alongside AI rather than be replaced by it. The unit includes discussion questions as well as speaking and writing tasks.

Future-Proof Yourself with Durable Skills

This final assessment checks vocabulary and comprehension of the last four units in this AI Literacy course.

AI Literacy: Final Assessment

AI works best when we know how to use it. This 8-part course helps students use technology wisely, safely, and effectively so AI enhances their writing and work, rather than replaces them.