AI-mazing Adventures: Guiding Students to Navigate the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Outline

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
-Presenter introduction and background
-Overview of Indian Community School
-Explanation of session objectives and participant outcomes

2. Overview of AI Passport Lessons (Grades 6-8) (10 minutes)
-Introduce the Passport program and its focus on AI, machine learning, ethics, bias, and societal impact
-Highlight how lessons empower marginalized students and foster critical thinking

3. Overview of K-5 Scope and Sequence (10 minutes)
-Discuss the structure of K-5 AI and computational thinking lessons
-Emphasize Indigenous perspectives and how lessons can be adapted for diverse communities
-Share examples of design thinking and computational thinking activities

4. Tools and Resources for Lesson Creation (10 minutes)
-Review the tools and resources used to create AI and machine learning lessons
-Discuss the integration of culturally relevant content, ethics, and digital citizenship
-Highlight how to engage students in critically evaluating AI outputs

5. Interactive Activity: Peer-to-Peer Lesson Adaptation (15 minutes)
-Split participants into small groups to collaborate on adapting a model lesson
-Encourage participants to tailor the lesson to their own students’ cultural and developmental contexts
-Facilitate group sharing of key takeaways or adaptations

6. Q&A and Closing (10 minutes)
-Open the floor for participant questions
-Address any questions on lesson implementation, inclusivity, or AI education
-Summarize key points and offer final thoughts or additional resources

Supporting research

Vinuesa, R., et al. (2020). The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Nature Communications. This article explores how AI can be leveraged to address social issues, providing a framework for students to create AI that serves community needs.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338554769_The_role_of_artificial_intelligence_in_achieving_the_Sustainable_Development_Goals

Rainie, S. C., & Harlow, J. (2019). Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Toward an Agenda. This report discusses the importance of Indigenous communities having control over their data and how this can inform ethical AI practices.
https://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/n2140/pdf/book.pdf

Lewis, J. E., Abdilla, A., & Arista, N. (2022). Indigenous Protocol and Artificial Intelligence. Lulu.com. ISBN: 9781387659258.
This position paper on Indigenous Protocol (IP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a starting place for those who want to design and create AI from an ethical position that centers Indigenous concerns.
https://www.indigenous-ai.net/position-paper/

Shelton, K., & Lanier, D. (2023). The promises and perils of AI in education: Ethics and equity have entered the chat. International Society for Technology in Education.
This thought-provoking book explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in education, urging us to prioritize equity and ethical implementation.
https://www.lanierlearning.com/books