Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly

Exploring AI With Intentionality, Curiosity, and Care
Douglas Fisher - San Diego State University, USA
Nancy Frey - San Diego State University, USA
James Marshall - San Diego State University
Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly
July 2025 | 240 pages | Corwin
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Empower Students to Think Critically and Ethically in an AI World

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in education. It's a present-day force reshaping how students learn, and teachers teach. But in the rapidly evolving world of AI, educators need more than just quick fixes or flashy tools. With the guidance of expert educators Salman Khan, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, James Marshall, and Meghan Hargrave, Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly will prepare you not only how to teach with AI-but how to teach for a world transformed by it.

Grounded in the latest research and enriched by years of classroom experience, this book takes you from understanding what AI is and how it operates, to helping students become confident, ethical thinkers in an AI-powered world. Organized into three sections, it covers how to teach AI's foundational concepts, how to develop student inquiry and critical thinking, and how to teach student AI usage through authentic, curiosity-driven learning quests. It includes:

  • Clear definitions, classroom examples, and teacher/student practices for each of the 30 core topics across AI theory, skills, and application
  • Step-by-step guides for nine unique AI-powered learning quests, each designed to drive curiosity, collaboration, and deep understanding
  • Practical strategies for addressing ethical considerations, bias, privacy, and responsible use of AI in learning environments
  • Skill progressions for different grade bands, including skills to master, prompt-crafting tips, and online examples to help both educators and students integrate and evaluate AI tools with confidence

Whether you're new to AI or already exploring its integration, this comprehensive resource sheds light on hidden aspects of AI, equips you to foster essential student skills, and provides actionable strategies for hands-on collaboration with AI in your daily teaching practice.

Contents

About the Authors

About the Authors

SECTION 1. TEACHING ABOUT AI: “UNDER THE HOOD” CONCEPTS TO SUPPORT GOOD, ETHICAL, EFFECTIVE USE OF AI FOR LEARNING

  • Overview
  • GENERATIVE MODELS
  • PERSONALIZED MASTERY-BASED LEARNING
  • HUMAN-IN-THE-LOOP EXPERIENCES
  • COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE
  • ADAPTIVE PLATFORMS
  • AI, DATA, AND YOU
  • AI LIMITATIONS
  • AI AND SOCIETY

SECTION 2. TEACHING FOR AI: DEVELOPING HUMAN INTELLIGENCE SKILLS IN STUDENTS

  • Overview
  • INFORMATION LITERACY
  • DATA LITERACY
  • QUESTIONING
  • PROMPT ENGINEERING
  • DIALOGUE
  • VERIFICATION
  • CRITICAL INTERPRETATION
  • CURIOSITY
  • METACOGNITION
  • COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY
  • ETHICAL REASONING
  • SELF-REGULATION
  • TEACHER DECISION-MAKING: WHEN STUDENTS CAN USE AI (AND WHEN THEY CANNOT)

SECTION 3. TEACHING WITH AI: LEARNING QUESTS THAT IGNITE CURIOSITY AND DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING

  • Overview
  • ANCHOR QUEST
  • CLARITY QUEST
  • COMPARE QUEST
  • CRITIQUE QUEST
  • GROWTH QUEST
  • LEVEL-UP QUEST
  • MISSION QUEST
  • PERSPECTIVE QUEST
  • REVERSE QUEST
  • RIGHT-SIZING QUEST
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Index

Description

Empower Students to Think Critically and Ethically in an AI World

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in education. It's a present-day force reshaping how students learn, and teachers teach. But in the rapidly evolving world of AI, educators need more than just quick fixes or flashy tools. With the guidance of expert educators Salman Khan, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, James Marshall, and Meghan Hargrave, Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly will prepare you not only how to teach with AI-but how to teach for a world transformed by it.

Grounded in the latest research and enriched by years of classroom experience, this book takes you from understanding what AI is and how it operates, to helping students become confident, ethical thinkers in an AI-powered world. Organized into three sections, it covers how to teach AI's foundational concepts, how to develop student inquiry and critical thinking, and how to teach student AI usage through authentic, curiosity-driven learning quests. It includes:

  • Clear definitions, classroom examples, and teacher/student practices for each of the 30 core topics across AI theory, skills, and application
  • Step-by-step guides for nine unique AI-powered learning quests, each designed to drive curiosity, collaboration, and deep understanding
  • Practical strategies for addressing ethical considerations, bias, privacy, and responsible use of AI in learning environments
  • Skill progressions for different grade bands, including skills to master, prompt-crafting tips, and online examples to help both educators and students integrate and evaluate AI tools with confidence

Whether you're new to AI or already exploring its integration, this comprehensive resource sheds light on hidden aspects of AI, equips you to foster essential student skills, and provides actionable strategies for hands-on collaboration with AI in your daily teaching practice.

Contents

About the Authors

About the Authors

SECTION 1. TEACHING ABOUT AI: “UNDER THE HOOD” CONCEPTS TO SUPPORT GOOD, ETHICAL, EFFECTIVE USE OF AI FOR LEARNING

  • Overview
  • GENERATIVE MODELS
  • PERSONALIZED MASTERY-BASED LEARNING
  • HUMAN-IN-THE-LOOP EXPERIENCES
  • COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE
  • ADAPTIVE PLATFORMS
  • AI, DATA, AND YOU
  • AI LIMITATIONS
  • AI AND SOCIETY

SECTION 2. TEACHING FOR AI: DEVELOPING HUMAN INTELLIGENCE SKILLS IN STUDENTS

  • Overview
  • INFORMATION LITERACY
  • DATA LITERACY
  • QUESTIONING
  • PROMPT ENGINEERING
  • DIALOGUE
  • VERIFICATION
  • CRITICAL INTERPRETATION
  • CURIOSITY
  • METACOGNITION
  • COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY
  • ETHICAL REASONING
  • SELF-REGULATION
  • TEACHER DECISION-MAKING: WHEN STUDENTS CAN USE AI (AND WHEN THEY CANNOT)

SECTION 3. TEACHING WITH AI: LEARNING QUESTS THAT IGNITE CURIOSITY AND DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING

  • Overview
  • ANCHOR QUEST
  • CLARITY QUEST
  • COMPARE QUEST
  • CRITIQUE QUEST
  • GROWTH QUEST
  • LEVEL-UP QUEST
  • MISSION QUEST
  • PERSPECTIVE QUEST
  • REVERSE QUEST
  • RIGHT-SIZING QUEST
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Index
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Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly

Exploring AI With Intentionality, Curiosity, and Care


July 2025 | 240 pages | Corwin

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Empower Students to Think Critically and Ethically in an AI World

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in education. It's a present-day force reshaping how students learn, and teachers teach. But in the rapidly evolving world of AI, educators need more than just quick fixes or flashy tools. With the guidance of expert educators Salman Khan, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, James Marshall, and Meghan Hargrave, Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly will prepare you not only how to teach with AI-but how to teach for a world transformed by it.

Grounded in the latest research and enriched by years of classroom experience, this book takes you from understanding what AI is and how it operates, to helping students become confident, ethical thinkers in an AI-powered world. Organized into three sections, it covers how to teach AI's foundational concepts, how to develop student inquiry and critical thinking, and how to teach student AI usage through authentic, curiosity-driven learning quests. It includes:

  • Clear definitions, classroom examples, and teacher/student practices for each of the 30 core topics across AI theory, skills, and application
  • Step-by-step guides for nine unique AI-powered learning quests, each designed to drive curiosity, collaboration, and deep understanding
  • Practical strategies for addressing ethical considerations, bias, privacy, and responsible use of AI in learning environments
  • Skill progressions for different grade bands, including skills to master, prompt-crafting tips, and online examples to help both educators and students integrate and evaluate AI tools with confidence

Whether you're new to AI or already exploring its integration, this comprehensive resource sheds light on hidden aspects of AI, equips you to foster essential student skills, and provides actionable strategies for hands-on collaboration with AI in your daily teaching practice.


Table Of Contents:

  • About the Authors
  • SECTION 1. TEACHING ABOUT AI: “UNDER THE HOOD” CONCEPTS TO SUPPORT GOOD, ETHICAL, EFFECTIVE USE OF AI FOR LEARNING
  • Overview
  • GENERATIVE MODELS
  • PERSONALIZED MASTERY-BASED LEARNING
  • HUMAN-IN-THE-LOOP EXPERIENCES
  • COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE
  • ADAPTIVE PLATFORMS
  • AI, DATA, AND YOU
  • AI LIMITATIONS
  • AI AND SOCIETY
  • SECTION 2. TEACHING FOR AI: DEVELOPING HUMAN INTELLIGENCE SKILLS IN STUDENTS
  • Overview
  • INFORMATION LITERACY
  • DATA LITERACY
  • QUESTIONING
  • PROMPT ENGINEERING
  • DIALOGUE
  • VERIFICATION
  • CRITICAL INTERPRETATION
  • CURIOSITY
  • METACOGNITION
  • COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY
  • ETHICAL REASONING
  • SELF-REGULATION
  • TEACHER DECISION-MAKING: WHEN STUDENTS CAN USE AI (AND WHEN THEY CANNOT)
  • SECTION 3. TEACHING WITH AI: LEARNING QUESTS THAT IGNITE CURIOSITY AND DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING
  • Overview
  • ANCHOR QUEST
  • CLARITY QUEST
  • COMPARE QUEST
  • CRITIQUE QUEST
  • GROWTH QUEST
  • LEVEL-UP QUEST
  • MISSION QUEST
  • PERSPECTIVE QUEST
  • REVERSE QUEST
  • RIGHT-SIZING QUEST
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Index

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