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This page is your essential starting point for demystifying artificial intelligence, providing clear explanations of core AI concepts relevant to K-12 education. Here, you'll build a foundational understanding of AI's principles and its emerging role in transforming teaching and learning.
What is AI?
What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is any technology/machine that can perform complex tasks that are typically associated with human intelligence.
AI can generate content, make decisions and analyze/synthesize large amounts of data.
AI is not able to think or empathize like humans. AI is not able to evaluate the accuracy of the data or be a content expert.
Types of AI
Types of AI
This diagram is a handy way to quickly grasp the different parts of Artificial Intelligence, from the big picture down to the specific tools we hear about, like ChatGPT and Gemini. Think of it like a set of nesting cups: AI is the biggest cup, and inside you find Machine Learning, then Deep Learning, then Generative AI (which creates new content), and finally, Large Language Models (like the ChatGPT and Gemini). When talking about AI in education, we often mean the center two circles: Generative AI and Large Language Models.
Why AI Matters
Why AI Matters
Impact on teaching and learning
Impact on teaching and learning
AI is already influencing how students learn, access information, and even create. In order to understand this changing landscape, we need to understand how to use AI effectively for our workflow efficiency, teaching and learning.
Shaping the future
Shaping the future
AI is rapidly changing the world our students will enter. Understanding it helps us as we learn how to prepare them for future jobs and challenges.
Supporting Educators
Supporting Educators
AI offers powerful tools that can help teachers with tasks, personalize learning, and free up time for what matters most: connecting with students.
New Challenges & Opportunities
New Challenges & Opportunities
AI brings exciting possibilities but also raises important questions about ethics, bias, and digital citizenship that we, as educators, must navigate.
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