Prompt, Generate, Learn: Empowering Young Learners Through Generative Image Creation

Outline

As a poster session, the presentation will cycle through the following topics over about 10-15 minutes. We will have visuals and QR codes to link to resources.

1. Explain AI prompting for image generation
Developmentally appropriate tools
a) How to Use Adobe Express
b) How to Use Canva
c) Guiding students in crafting effective prompts

2. Share sample student projects
a) 1st Grade Characters & Setting
b) 1st Grade Turtle Habitats
c) 2nd Grade Insect Research
d) 5th Grade Digital Citizenship Clickbait
e) 2nd-5th Grade Dot Day Creations

3. Benefits of AI Image Generation with Elementary
a) Student choice/personalization
b) Student engagement
Developing writing skills

Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to:
- DESIGN developmentally appropriate learning experiences that integrate generative AI image creation for early elementary students.
- IDENTIFY connections between AI-based creative projects and elementary core content standards in literacy, science, and digital citizenship.
- APPLY ISTE Student and Educator Standards to classroom activities that use AI tools to support creativity, communication, and inquiry.
- Explore practical strategies for guiding young learners in crafting effective prompts for AI image generation.
- REFLECT on how generative AI can spark curiosity and personalize learning for diverse student needs.

Supporting research

1. Baldoni, Matteo & Baroglio, Cristina & Bucciarelli, Monica & Gandolfi, Elena & Ianì, Francesco & Marengo, Elisa & Ras, Ivan. (2022). Empowering AI Competences in Children: The First Turning Point. 10.1007/978-3-031-20257-5_18.

2. Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Glazewski, K., Jeon, M. et al. Lessons Learned for AI Education with Elementary Students and Teachers. Int J Artif Intell Educ 33, 267–289 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40593-022-00304-3

3. Yang, W. (2022). Artificial Intelligence education for young children: Why, what, and how in curriculum design and implementation. Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence, 3, 100061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2022.100061