Free CYBER.ORG AI Curriculum: Our Edge in the Presidential Challenge

Outline

Format: Interactive poster session (60 minutes)

Content & Engagement:
The poster will visually guide attendees through South Highlands Elementary’s journey in the Presidential AI Challenge, supported by CYBER.ORG’s free AI curriculum.
- Visuals: Photos of students engaging in AI lessons and developing projects.
- Resources: Handouts and QR codes linking to CYBER.ORG’s free AI and digital citizenship materials.
- Artifacts: 2–3 sample lesson plans and student work showing growth in AI knowledge and responsible use.
- Process Display: A timeline illustrating each phase—from introducing AI concepts to final project submission.
- Project Showcase: Student-created AI solutions with short summaries describing how each team applied what they learned.

Audience Interaction (throughout):
Visitors will explore physical and digital materials, discuss implementation ideas with presenters, and leave with immediate, classroom-ready takeaways.

Time Allocation:
- 0–10 min: Welcome visitors and overview of partnership
- 10–30 min: Guided walkthrough of poster visuals and materials
- 30–60 min: Open Q&A and discussion with attendees

Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to:
- Access and navigate CYBER.ORG’s free K–12 resources for AI and digital citizenship.
- Adapt CYBER.ORG lessons to support AI exploration in elementary classrooms.
- Identify benefits of student participation in the Presidential AI Challenge.
- Explain basic AI and machine learning concepts through an introductory classroom activity.

Supporting research

CYBER.ORG – Our Impact (https://cyber.org/about-us/our-impact)

CYBER.ORG Learning Standards (https://cyber.org/standards)

AI for Education – Parent & Caregiver Guide (https://www.aiforeducation.io/ai-resources/ai-in-education-what-parents-and-caregivers-should-know)

Innovation School Choice – AI Resources (https://innovationschoolchoice.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-parent-resources/#1716947103905-bfd47c47-d3fc)

Podhradsky, A. (2024). “Who’s Teaching Privacy to the Next Generation?” LinkedIn Pulse. Discusses the urgent need for early digital privacy and AI literacy instruction.

Cooper, C. (2024). “This Will Matter.” EdTech Chronicle. Highlights CYBER.ORG’s role in preparing educators and students for an AI-driven future through accessible, standards-aligned curriculum.

ISTE & AI4K12 Initiative (2023). Artificial Intelligence in K–12 Education: A Call to Action. Framework advocating for responsible, age-appropriate AI learning experiences.

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology (2023). Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations.

Partnership on AI (2022). AI Literacy Framework for Youth. Establishes ethical and societal awareness goals for K–12 AI education.