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Welcome to AI Fluency for educators

Lesson 215 min
In this lessonBy the end, you’ll be able to
  • Define AI Fluency
  • Understand what the 4D Framework covers and how this course is structured
  • Identify your objectives for integrating AI tools and capability in your work

Welcome to AI Fluency for pK–12 educators

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Welcome to AI Fluency for educators · 4 min

SummaryTranscript

This video introduces the concept of AI Fluency and explains why it matters for pK–12 educators. You'll learn what this course covers, how the 4D Framework (Delegation, Description, Discernment, and Diligence) applies to your teaching practice, and why your pedagogical expertise is your greatest asset when working with AI.

Prefer reading to watching? Click "Watch on YouTube" on any video in this course, then choose "Show transcript" in the video description.

Key takeaways

  • AI Fluency is the ability to use AI in ways that are efficient, effective, ethical, and safe. It's a combination of practical skills, knowledge, insights, and values.
  • The 4D Framework consists of four interconnected competencies: Delegation, Description, Discernment, and Diligence.
  • The Delegation-Diligence loop supports thoughtful, responsible choices about when and how to use AI.
  • The Description-Discernment loop helps you get more out of your AI interactions through back and forth collaboration.

Exercises

Get access to a language model

Throughout this course, you'll practice what you're learning by working directly with a language model. While our examples feature Claude (Anthropic's AI assistant), you're welcome to work with any language model you prefer. The principles and skills we'll explore apply across different AI systems.

  1. Choose a language model. To create a Claude account, visit claude.ai. No paid subscription is required to complete course activities. You can also use another language model if you prefer. A free account should suffice for all activities in this course.
  2. Log in. Start a new conversation. Now, you're ready to go!

Lesson reflection

  • What's one thing you're hoping AI can help you do in your teaching practice?
  • What's one concern you're bringing into this course?

What's next

You'll learn the 4D Framework: the foundational interconnected competencies that shape how you work with AI, both in your day-to-day interactions and in the bigger decisions about when and how to use it at all.