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Artificial Intelligence in Education

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To prepare students to thrive as learners and leaders of the future, educators must become comfortable teaching with and about Artificial Intelligence. Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Midjourney, for example, further the opportunity to rethink and redesign learning. Educators can use these tools to strengthen learning experiences while addressing the ethical considerations of using AI. ISTE is the global leader in supporting schools in thoughtfully, safely and responsibly introducing AI in ways that enhance learning and empower students and teachers.

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We are looking for teams of up to three students, along with a team sponsor, to design social impact solutions for your community using school-approved AI tools. The submission deadline is April 12, 2024, and the winners will be announced on April 30.

Leaders' Guide to Artificial Intelligence

School leaders must ensure the use of AI is thoughtful and appropriate, and supports the district’s vision. Download this free guide (or the UK version) to get the background you need to guide your district in an AI-infused world.

UPDATED! Free Guides for Engaging Students in AI Creation

ISTE and GM have partnered to create Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides to provide educators with a variety of activities to teach students about AI across various grade levels and subject areas. Each guide includes background information for teachers and student-driven project ideas that relate to subject-area standards. 

The hands-on activities in the guides range from “unplugged” projects to explore the basic concepts of how AI works to creating chatbots and simple video games with AI, allowing students to work directly with innovative AI technologies and demonstrate their learning. 

These updated hands-on guides are available in downloadable PDF format in English, Spanish and Arabic from the list below.

Elementary Educator AI Guide
Secondary Educator AI Guide
Elective Educator AI Guide
Computer Science Educator AI Guide
AI Ethics Guide
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Take the AI Explorations Course on ISTE U

Artificial Intelligence Explorations for Educators unpacks everything educators need to know about bringing AI to the classroom. Sign up for the next course and find out how to earn graduate-level credit for completing the course.

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Get the AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit

As a co-founder of TeachAI, ISTE provides guidance to support school leaders and policy makers around leveraging AI for learning.

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Navigate the World of AI and ChatGPT

Dive deeper into AI and learn how to navigate ChatGPT in schools with curated resources and tools from ASCD and ISTE.

Join our Educator AI Community on Connect

ISTE+ASCD’s free online community brings together educators from around the world to share ideas and best practices for using artificial intelligence to support learning.

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Featuring in-depth interviews with practitioners, guidelines for classroom teachers and a webinar about the importance of AI in education, this site provides K-12 educators with practical tools for integrating AI and computational thinking across their curricula.

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This 15-hour, self-paced introduction to artificial intelligence is designed for students in grades 9-12. Educators and students should create a free account at P-TECH before viewing the course.

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