Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide for Computer Science Teachers

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. 

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide on Ethics and AI

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. 

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit

The AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit from TeachAI is designed to help education authorities, school leaders, and teachers create thoughtful guidance to help their communities realize the potential benefits of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in primary and secondary education while understanding and mitigating the potential risks.

Material Type: Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Rebecca Henderson

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology’s new policy report, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, addresses the clear need for sharing knowledge, engaging educators, and refining technology plans and policies for artificial intelligence (AI) use in education. The report describes AI as a rapidly-advancing set of technologies for recognizing patterns in data and automating actions, and guides educators in understanding what these emerging technologies can do to advance educational goals—while evaluating and limiting key risks. 

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

AI Toolkits

aiEDU's AI Toolkits are materials designed to support teachers, parents and other community champions to share the importance of artificial intelligence education and support its adoption in your learning spaces.

Material Type: Diagram/Illustration, Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework

In collaboration with the private and public sectors, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a framework to better manage risks to individuals, organizations, and society associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) is intended for voluntary use and to improve the ability to incorporate trustworthiness considerations into the design, development, use, and evaluation of AI products, services, and systems.

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

State Guidance for Understanding Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Schools: Michigan

Several State Departments of Education have published guides for understanding issues around AI in education, including privacy, security, transparency, accessibility, and keeping humans at the center of learning. These and related resources are being curated on the #GoOpen Hub and are freely available and openly licensed.

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

Digital Promise Executive Summary: A Look at AI Literacy, and AI and Digital Equity

This one-pager summarizes Digital Promise's vision for Artificial Intelligence in education. Digital Promise is focused on AI in education to foster a future where every person engages in sustained and impactful experiences of powerful learning that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility.

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

Leading AI Implementation in K-12: Best Practices for Technology Directors

Andrew Marcinek is an innovative K-12 leader, author, and national speaker. His work is focused on the intersection of instructional design and Technology.  This article, published in Medium in March 2024, discusses best practices for K-12 Technology Directors when leading an Artificial Intelligence implementation for their district.

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

Bringing AI to School: Tips for School Leaders

Artificial Intelligence is having a major impact on education. Whether you are excited or concerned about AI, as a school leader you have a responsibility to ensure AI is approached thoughtfully and appropriately in your school community and informs your vision for teaching and learning. This guide, developed by ASCD and ISTE, will help you quickly gain the background you need as a learning leader in an AI-infused world.

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

CoSN Resources on AI

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in education. However, the successful integration of AI into a school district’s strategy requires careful planning, preparation, and evaluation.  CoSN's collection of resources helps districts in their AI implementation.

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

SETDA 2023 State EdTech Trends Report

The 2023 State EdTech Trends survey and report tracks how state education agencies and policymakers are adapting to a digital world post-pandemic while also identifying state priorities relating to technology and education.Conducted in collaboration with Whiteboard Advisors, the report includes responses from SETDA members, state superintendents, and other senior state officials from 45 states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), and Guam.The report complements the survey data with state spotlights that showcase the work states are leading to support cybersecurity efforts, the effective and equitable use of edtech tools, and the development of policy to guide the use of AI in K-12 classrooms.

Material Type: Reading

Author: Rebecca Henderson

OER Options for District Adoption - GoOpen Remix

These are full-course openly licensed resources for districts interested in exploring OER options when considering core instructional materials for district adoption.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Barbara Soots

OER Licensing Checklist - GoOpen Remix

Use this checklist to make sure that all the requirements for open licensing are met. Please note that it is very helpful to review this checklist BEFORE you begin development work so that you are designing your resource with open licensing requirements in mind from the beginning.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Barbara Soots

Professional Learning Course : Culturally Responsive Practices to Improve the Online Teaching and Learning Experiences

Module home primarily starts with introduction and pronunciation of individual names cultivating scopes for interaction and sharing views. Breaker room discussions  generate initial thoughts, prior experiences and storytelling among learners from all walks of life. Each section of the module has relevant scholarly readings along with educational YouTube videos to facilitate the learners. Besides, discussion assignments, interactive sessions, in every module one homogenous group learner get the chance to present intercultural sessions with another homogenous group. For the final project requirement learners will design 5 online modules embedded with CRT online learning to demonstrate their application of knowledge. Finally, assessment questions provided for interactive interview and certification.  

Material Type: Module

Authors: Elicia Bennett, shopto rahman

The Role of School Librarians in OER Curation: A Framework to Guide Practice

This document is an evidence-based guide that outlines the practical and policy supports needed to enable K-12 school librarians to take on leadership roles around OER, and to support OER curation efforts by librarians and all educators. This guide is based on a study led by ISKME (iskme.org) in collaboration with Florida State University's School of Information. The study is titled “Exploring OER Curation and the Role of School Librarians". ISKME designs guides and toolkits that help educators navigate and implement new teaching and learning practices. Grounded in research, our evidence-based guides and toolkits help articulate what actually works in real education settings—and are tailored to the unique professional learning needs of our clients and their stakeholders. The study was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (www.imls.gov), under grant number LG-86-17-0035-17. The findings and recommendations expressed in this document do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Material Type: Case Study, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: ISKME

Inclusive Design for Learning: An educator's guide to Open Educational Resources (OER)

In this guide you will learn about:What makes an educational resource open; Why OERs are important in the practice of Inclusive Design for Learning; How to find and use OERs; How to jump in and make your own OER.

Material Type: Module

Author: Caren Watkins

Utah Education Network

The Utah Education Network has links to  resources that have been developed by teachers and others in Utah, as well as a listing of collection sites where teachers can look for items to link to.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

DEVELOPING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

The limited series of podcasts including downloadable documents are meant for teachers teaching internally displaced learners 13 to 19 years of age. The modules titled Education and Employment, Health and Wellness, Preserving Environment and Self-employment make the teachers aware of skills in demand, employment avenues, and strategies that can be adopted by teachers.   You can listen to the episodes on OER Commons, Spotify, Apple, Google, and Stitcher.      

Material Type: Full Course, Lecture Notes, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: POONAM VOHRA

GoOpen National Network ESRA Reauthorization Comment Letter

On April 4, 2023, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee sent a letter to the Education Community seeking input on policies that the Committee should consider during the reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act, including the Educational Technical Assistance Act and the National Assessment of Education Progress Authorization Act, from early learning through postsecondary education.To inform the Committee's work, they invited input on several specific questions.  In response, the #GoOpen National Network composed and submitted this letter in an effort to help the Committee recognize the pivotal role that Open Educational Resources can and should play in promoting and supporting student success.  The letter also highlights four specific ways that ESRA can support the use of high-quality OER by students, families, and educators.

Material Type: Reading

Authors: Rebecca Henderson, Amee Godwin