AI for Good: Ethics, Equity, & Digital Citizenship in Education

Outline

Introduction: Where are we at with AI and Education (10 minutes)

Welcome and review of the growing influence of AI in education.
Briefly present examples of AI applications in various educational settings.
Show video clip: "Why You SHouldn't Mix Barbie with AI Image Generators."
Attendee question with poll using Slido platform to gauge the audience's familiarity and perspectives on AI in education.

Ethical Considerations in AI-Driven Education (15 minutes)

Define key ethical principles relevant to AI in education (transparency, accountability, fairness, privacy).
Discuss potential biases and challenges that can arise with AI implementation.
Facilitate "Think-Pair-Share" activity where participants discuss potential ethical concerns related to AI in their own educational contexts.

The Student-Teacher Social Contract and AI (15 minutes)

Explain the concept of a social contract and its importance in establishing trust and ethical practices in AI-powered classrooms. (Student to teacher, Teacher to student)
Emphasize the role of transparency and open communication in building a positive AI-integrated learning environment.
Collaboration through Slido for participants to brainstorm key elements of a student-teacher social contract for AI use through a in a brief whole-group discussion.

Digital Citizenship, Academic Integrity, and AI (10 minutes)

Discuss the intersection of AI ethics, digital citizenship, and academic integrity.
Address concerns related to cheating, plagiarism, and the responsible use of AI tools.
Strategies for creating ethical thinking and behavior in the context of AI-powered learning.

Wrap-Up: Empowering Educators for Ethical AI Implementation (10 minutes)

Practical strategies and resources for educators to implement and advocate for ethical AI practices in their schools and districts.
Resources and tools for further learning and professional development.
Emphasizing the importance of ongoing reflection and adaptation in the ever-evolving landscape of AI in education.
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Supporting research

https://iste.org/products/a1w1U0000040retQAA/Ethics-in-a-Digital-World

https://www.unesco.org/en/artificial-intelligence/recommendation-ethics

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/S11023-020-09517-8

https://www.igi-global.com/article/artificial-intelligence-ai-ethics/249172

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43681-020-00002-7

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-981-19-0351-9_6-2.pdf