Info Session: Learn more about AI User, an AI Literacy Curriculum without coding or math
AI User is an experiential, project-based AI literacy curriculum specifically designed for learners with no prior coding or advanced math prerequisites. The course trains individuals to be informed and critical consumers of AI, the "users" who interact with, evaluate, and rely on AI systems in their daily lives and future careers.
- Focus on Critical Thinking: Learn how the curriculum moves beyond basic definitions, teaching students to inspect, validate, and critically assess the outputs and limitations of various AI systems.
- Real-World Application: Explore projects that utilize real-world scenarios to teach foundational concepts, applications (including LLMs and computer vision), and Responsible AI practices.
Resources and Pathways to Partnership
This session provided practical guidance on how your institution can benefit from this cutting-edge curriculum:
- Curriculum Deep Dive: Get an inside look at the 8-unit structure and the learning objectives that ensure comprehensive AI literacy.
- Instructor Resources: Discover the comprehensive support available, including the online Sail() platform, which hosts the curriculum and is designed for easy integration with LMS platforms (Canvas, D2L, Blackboard and Moodle).
- Professional Development (PD): Learn about the required 20 hours of PD for instructors, designed to equip them with the confidence and pedagogical knowledge needed to teach the curriculum effectively.
- Piloting the Curriculum: Get details on the NSF AI-SDM pilot program, which provides qualified community colleges with FREE access to the AI User curriculum for their students.
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