Creative and critical engagement with AI in education

A collection of assignments and materials for educators curious about how AI affects their students and their syllabi

Why we made this

AI Guide

Focused on the essentials and written to be accessible to a newcomer, this interactive guide will give you the background you need to feel more confident with engaging in conversations about AI in your classroom.

Part 1: AI Starter

For educators who are new to using AI tools, Part 1 introduces AI concepts, suggests classroom AI policies, and more.

Part 2: LLM Tutorial

A guided demonstration of ChatGPT, recommended even for those who have used it before. You’ll learn essential dos and don’ts, debunk common myths, and be prepared to use large language models responsibly.

Part 3: Resources

There’s always more to learn! In Part 3 we include additional trusted resources to continue expanding your knowledge about AI.

Assignments

These assignments are designed to spark informed conversation about the risks, benefits, and potential impacts of AI tools. They are sourced from educators around the world, often revised or expanded for the purposes of this collection (the original source links are included).

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Thank you to the educators who are credited in this collection. Please cite the source when using or adapting one of these assignments.

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.
By Anna Mills
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Illustrate a Hoax

Explore the potential for AI image-generation tools (e.g., DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, etc.) to corroborate false narratives, or provide “evidence” that would be characterized as misinformation.
By Juliana Castro-Varón
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Close Reading the Terms of Service

Students will 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.
By Autumm Caines

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.

By Peter Hartley
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