Assignments
This is an evolving collection of curated assignments that integrate AI tools, created by educators from around the world. Thank you to all of the educators who contributed to this collection. Please follow our citiation guide when using these assignments.
The Medium is (a big part of) the Message
Critically explore how the interface design choices and “personalities” of AI writing tools shape our experience of interacting with them.
AI in Teachers’ Hands
Reflect on the impact and ethics of a teacher submitting an AI-generated reference letter without the student’s knowledge or consent.
AI Image Remixing
Work with an AI image mixer tool to explore the possibilities and limits of creative collaboration.
Debating the Ethics of Generative AI
Facilitate a debate between students about the potential harms and benefits of using generative AI tools in the classroom.
AI Misinformation Campaign
Guide students to misuse AI for a misinformation campaign in order to expose AI’s shortcomings and threats while encouraging them to think critically about persuasion, appeals in composition, and credibility.
A Tale of Two Critiques
Compare and reflect on a primary source, a ChatGPT-generated critique of that source, and a human-generated critique. The goal is for students to build skill and confidence with critical reading.
Illustrate a Hoax
Explore the potential for AI image generation tools to corroborate false narratives or provide “evidence” that would be characterized as misinformation.
Arresting Metaphors
Evaluate the capacity for AI tools to create poetic metaphors through reading, experimentation, discussion, and reflection on the role of metaphors in education.
Close Reading the Terms of Service
Become more familiar with the data and privacy impacts of creating an account with OpenAI, and gain experience with legal and technical texts along the way.
Critical Analysis Across AI Tools & Stereotypes
An update of the "pre-digital" exercise in which students compare multiple accounts of a particular theory from different authors. With AI tools, students engage in similar critical analysis and debate while developing an understanding of what this software can (and cannot) do.