Learning Together

What should I know about AI as a thinking partner?

"AI can give wrong answers."
"I think how you say things to AI really matters."
"You need to test the code to make sure the suggestions are ok."
"I had to fix some of the code and redirect the AI."

Students in Grades 6 to 8 and their teachers have been exploring AI's strengths and limitations by collaborating with an AI coding assistant!

Curiosity ✅️ Noticing and wondering ✅️ Creativity ✅️ Critical Thinking ✅️ Developing AI Literacy ✅️

Big thanks to St Mary Catholic School Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School - Cornwall St. Joseph Catholic School - Toledo St. John Catholic Elementary School St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Brockville Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario for their participation in Growing Up Digital: A Hands-on AI Learning Lab.

The series wraps up in May with an analysis of AI's use in various classroom and teaching contexts.