Activity 1: Framing the Conversation on AI in

Education

Project Description
Overview
This initial activity serves as a foundational discussion platform for this PD, focusing on
understanding and expanding knowledge about artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings.
Participants engage in a virtual classroom (VC) discussion to explore both personal experiences
and collective insights on AI's ethical and safe use, its transformative potential, and how
educators can prepare for its impact. Following the discussion, participants review provided
resources that offer a baseline of knowledge about AI, helping to frame the overall conversation
for this PD.

Performance and/or Learning Outlines

● Participants explore their own and their peers' experiences and knowledge about AI in
education, focusing on ethical implications, safety, and transformative potential.
● Participants engage in collective knowledge creation and critical thinking about preparing
for AI's impact on educational practices.

What Will You Do?

1. Engage in a Collaborative VC Discussion: During the virtual classroom session, engage
in a collaborative discussion on the use of AI in education. Consider the following
prompts:
○ What are your experiences with AI in your personal or professional life?
○ How can AI be used ethically and safely in educational settings? Consider the
implications for student privacy, data security, and equitable access.
○ Collaborate to think critically about how AI is transforming educational practices
and what preparations are necessary to harness its potential responsibly.
2. Review and Reflect on Resources: Review the articles, videos, and other resources
listed under “Activity Resources” on the right side of the “Project/Activity Description” tab.
These resources will help establish a foundational understanding of AI's current and
potential roles in education. Reflect on how the information resonates with or challenges
your previous understanding or experiences.
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum:Optionally, share your thoughts, insights, or notes
on the "Discussion Forum" to enhance collective learning and reflection. Engage with
your peers' posts to deepen the collaborative exploration. To participate, scroll down in
the platform and start a new post or respond to existing discussions.
Report Requirements
● There are no formal submissions required for this activity. Your engagement in the
discussion and review of the resources are key to building a comprehensive
understanding for subsequent activities in this PD.

Notes
This activity is designed to prime your thinking and understanding of AI's ethical use, its
challenges, and opportunities within education. The insights gained here will be instrumental in
guiding your approach to the later activities in this PD. Take this opportunity to ask questions,
challenge assumptions, and build a robust dialogue with your peers. The richer the discussion,
the deeper the collective understanding and preparation for effectively integrating AI in your
teaching practices.

Resources
● Stanford Graduate School of Education; Professional Learning: AI for Educators
● Office of Educational Technology: Artificial Intelligence
● World Economic Forum: Artificial Intelligence
● Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in Education
● 2024 AI+Education Summit: What do Educators Need from AI?

Activity 2: Building an AI Tools Repository for

Educators
Project Description
Overview
In this activity, participants collaborate to create a repository of educational technology tools for
educators that integrate artificial intelligence (AI). The focus is on identifying and evaluating a
variety of AI tools that can be effectively utilized in instructional planning and preparation. This
repository may serve as a practical resource, enabling educators to make informed decisions
about integrating AI technology into their teaching practice. Participants assess each tool's
relevance, benefits, drawbacks, and practical applications in education, fostering a deeper
understanding of how AI can enhance instructional efficiency and creativity.

Performance and/or Learning Outcomes

● Participants identify and categorize AI tools according to their potential uses in
educational settings.
● Participants evaluate the potential benefits and limitations of each AI tool to determine its
suitability for specific instructional tasks.
What Will You Do?
 1. Form Teams: As a cohort, divide yourselves into small groups based on subject area,
grade levels, or interests.
2. Research and List AI Tools: Collaboratively identify and research various AI tools that
are applicable to educational settings. Focus on tools that aid in lesson planning, student
assessment, content creation, and data analysis. Each team member is responsible for
researching and reporting back on at least two AI tools.
3. Categorize Tools: Work together to organize the tools into categories based on their
primary functions (i.e., content delivery, assessment automation, data management).
Ensure that each team member contributes to defining the categories and placing their
selected tools appropriately.
4. Evaluate Tools: As a team, agree on evaluation criteria for each AI tool which may
include effectiveness, ease of use, adaptability, cost, accessibility, and required
technical skills. Each member should then individually assess their assigned tools based
on these agreed-upon categories. Document the advantages and potential challenges of
each tool, highlighting specific contexts where the tool may be effective or limited.
5. Compile the Repository: Consolidate all team findings into a structured digital document
or repository. This repository should be organized by categories with detailed
evaluations and notes on each tool, ensuring it can be easily accessed and updated by
your cohort.
6. Submit Once Complete: On the “Submission” tab, submit a link to the final document
which includes the names of each cohort member along side their contribution. This
submission will serve as a valuable resource for the entire cohort and may be utilized for
future reference and enhancements.

Report Requirements
● A comprehensive report that includes a categorized list of AI tools; detailed evaluation of
each tool, including its benefits and drawbacks; and recommendations for tool
integration in educational practices.

Notes
As you explore various AI tools, consider not only their immediate utility but also how they might
impact student learning outcomes and teacher workflow in the long term. Be mindful of privacy
concerns and the ethical implications of implementing AI in the classroom. Consider consulting
with IT professionals if technical clarifications are needed. This activity encourages critical
thinking and collaborative decision-making, preparing you to make informed choices about
incorporating AI into your teaching practice.

Resources
● 7 AI Tools That Help Teachers Work More Efficiently
● The Best Generative AI Tools Transforming Education
● Beyond ChatGPT: The Other AI Tools Teachers Are Using
● 21 Amazing AI Tools to Level Up Your Teaching
● 4 Time-Saving AI Tools for Teachers
 ● Video: 11 of the Best AI Tools for Teachers

Submissions
Copy of AI Tool Evaluation
Unit 1: Exploring AI in Education
Building_AI_Tools_for_Educators.pdf

Activity 3: Developing a Framework for Ethical AI

Use in Education
Project Description
Overview
In this activity, participants engage in developing a personalized ethical framework for the use of
artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings. Building on the repository of AI tools created in
the previous activity, this task focuses on aligning AI use with ethical standards, student safety,
privacy, and the promotion of collaborative professional learning communities. Participants
critically analyze a provided AI Prompting Rubric for Instructional Planning as a starting point to
create their own guiding documents that ensure responsible and effective AI implementation in
education.
Performance and/or Learning Outcomes
● Participants create a personalized ethical framework for AI use that emphasizes student
safety, privacy, and enhances collaborative professional practices.
What Will You Do?
1. Review the Resources: Begin by examining the "AI Prompting Rubric for Instructional
Planning” in the “Activity Resources,” focusing on its criteria for ethical considerations
and professional collaboration. Continue reviewing additional resources provided in this
activity as you reflect on existing ethical standards for educators and how these might
intersect with AI usage in the classroom.
2. Draft Your Ethical Framework: Using insights from the resources and your professional
ethical standards, draft a personalized framework that guides the safe, ethical, and
collaborative use of AI in your instructional practice. You might write a reflection, record
a video, create a rubric, or develop a list of considerations.
3. Reflect on Your Framework: Reflect on the process of researching AI, compiling an AI
tools repository, and developing an ethical framework. Even if you do not anticipate
using AI in your practice, consider—
1. How has your learning in this PD been relevant or meaningful to your
professional practice, if at all?
2. How do you anticipate integrating the insights gained and the tools evaluated in
this PD into your practice, if at all?
 4. Finalize and Document: Document this framework in a clear, actionable format that can
be revisited and adapted as needed. On the "Submission" tab, submit your finalized
ethical framework along with your reflective responses.

Report Requirements
● Personalized AI ethical framework
● Reflection on learning thus far in the PD

Notes
As you develop your ethical framework, consider the dynamic nature of technology and
education as well as data privacy, bias, and the implications for student safety. Your framework
should be adaptable and responsive to new challenges and developments in AI technology.
This activity aims to foster a responsible approach to AI use while empowering you as an
educator to navigate and shape the integration of AI tools in education confidently. Encourage
openness to evolving educational technologies while maintaining a commitment to ethical
standards and student well-being.

Resources
● Sample: AI Prompting Rubric for Instructional Planning & Preparation
● Artificial intelligence in education: Addressing ethical challenges in K-12 settings
● Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
● ChatGPT and Beyond: How to Handle AI in Schools
● Crafting the Future Classroom: AI, Agency, and the Art of Prompt Engineering
● How teachers make ethical judgments when using AI in
● ENAI Recommendations on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in Education
● Ethical AI for Teaching and Learning

Submissions
1. My Personalized Ethical Framework for AI Use in Education
2. AI Ethical Framework Rubric for Instructional Planning & Preparation
3. Personal Reflection on My Learning in Week 1 of "AI for Educators: Enhancing Instructional
Design"