Byte-Size Wisdom: Navigating AI Safety for Students

Purpose & objective

Purpose
The purpose of the session, "Byte-Size Wisdom: Navigating AI Safety for Students," is to equip educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to create an AI safety mini-course tailored for students. This session aims to address the educational challenge of preparing students for responsible AI usage in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:

Understand AI Safety: Develop a comprehensive understanding of AI safety, including its importance and relevance in today's world.

Curate Content: Gather and identify content for an AI safety mini-course that aligns with educational standards and student interests.

Access Resources: Discover a range of educational resources, including lesson plans, activities, and multimedia content, to facilitate effective teaching.

Assessment Strategies: Explore methods for assessing students' comprehension of AI safety principles and providing constructive feedback.

Promote Inclusivity: Recognize the importance of tailoring AI safety education to the diverse needs, backgrounds, and perspectives of students.

Educational Challenge:
The challenge at hand is to prepare students to navigate the ethical, societal, and safety implications of AI technologies. As AI becomes more integrated into our lives, students require guidance to become responsible digital citizens.

Technology Intervention:
Various technology tools and resources will be introduced to support AI safety education and platforms for content delivery.

Models Employed:
The presentation will employ a learner-centered approach, emphasizing active engagement and critical thinking. Models such as inquiry-based learning and scenario-based learning will be discussed for teaching AI safety.

Lesson Plans/Activities/Strategies:
Participants will engage in hands-on activities, such as analyzing real-world AI ethical dilemmas and designing AI safety lesson plans. Access to sample lesson plans and instructional materials will be provided.

Evidence of Success:
Success will be measured through participant feedback and their ability to apply the knowledge and resources provided to create AI safety mini courses. Additionally, case studies of schools or districts successfully implementing AI safety education will be shared, highlighting student outcomes and ethical decision-making skills.

Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)
-Welcome and session overview
-Significance of AI safety education
-Setting learning objectives

Understanding AI Safety (10 minutes)
-Defining AI and its relevance
-Highlighting AI safety challenges and risks
-Real-world examples of AI safety concerns

Designing an AI Safety Mini-Course (10 minutes)
-Emphasizing the need for tailored curriculum
-Aligning with educational standards
-Key components of an AI safety course
-Considering diverse student backgrounds

Accessing Resources (5 minutes)
-Introduction to educational tools and materials
-Showcasing sample lesson plans and activities
-Online AI safety resources and platforms

Interact and Explore (15 minutes)
-Questions to consider
-Sample course exploration
-Demonstration of ed tech tools to integrate in the course

Q&A and Discussion (3 minutes)
-Open floor for a few participant questions and comments
-Encouraging peer-to-peer discussion and knowledge sharing

Conclusion and Closing Remarks (2 minute.)
-Briefly summarizing key points
-Encouraging immediate application of knowledge
-Providing additional resources for ongoing support
-Expressing gratitude for participation
-Reinforcing the importance of AI safety education
-Promoting continued dialogue and collaboration

Participant engagement will occur through succinct interactions, group discussions, and focused activities. Digital tools will be used judiciously to enhance engagement.

Supporting research

https://www2.ed.gov/documents/ai-report/ai-report.pdf

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/education/k12/teachers/teaching-ai.html

https://www.carnegielearning.com/blog/ethical-ai-chatgpt-students/#:~:text=Give%20them%20opportunities%20to%20ask,an%20illuminating%20conversation%20for%20everyone.