Our AI literacy resources are divided up into 5 learning topic areas:
- Intro to AI
- Benefits and opportunities of AI
- AI and online safety
- Reliable info and AI
- Using AI in everyday life
Topic 1 - Intro to AI
Learning outcomes:
- Under the basics of AI
- Understand some ways AI is being used now and in the future
- Raise awareness of what AI is and how it is being used/may be used in the future
- Understand and breakdown some common myths about AI
- Improve understanding of AI and how it works.
A step by step plan to help you hold an Intro to AI workshop with people in your community. All the hard thinking is done for you – you just need to tailor it to your learners.
AI for everyone
An online learning course about AI. It covers the basics of explaining what AI is and how it is used.
Where is AI now?
An animation to demystify AI and introduce some common terms.
How AI works
An animation that explains in basic terms how AI works COMING SOON
AI Key words Tip Sheet
The AI Key words helps you understand words and ideas about Artificial Intelligence (AI). It makes AI easier to learn by giving simple meanings for words you might hear or read when learning about or using AI.
How can AI help you
These flip cards introduce key AI terms and concepts in an easy-to-understand format. Each card includes a word on one side and a simple definition or explanation on the other. These cards are perfect for quick learning and review, helping learners become familiar with essential AI vocabulary.
Find a Word
This “Find a Word” activity is a fun and engaging way to learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) terms. It’s designed to help you become familiar with important words related to AI by finding them in a word search puzzle.
What is AI?
A short article and video with 5 top tips. It explains what AI is and how it is used.
Review AI created text vs human Level 1
Practice exercise – Understand the differences between text created by AI and text written by a human.
AI Image Quiz
In this short quiz, you’ll look at some images and decide whether each one is real or made by AI. This game helps you learn how to look at images closely and think critically—an important skill in today’s digital world.
Topic 2 - Benefits and opportunities of AI
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the potential benefits and opportunities AI can create.
Session plan topic 2
A step by step plan to help you hold an AI workshop with people in your community. All the hard thinking is done for you – you just need to tailor it to your learners.
AI Art Gallery
Create a gallery of AI generated images.
Thinking about AI? Questions to ask yourself
This tip-sheet will help you think carefully about using AI in your daily life. It includes examples to help you understand the benefits, privacy concerns, and how to spot fake information. By answering these questions, you’ll learn how AI can support you safely and effectively.
Yes or No
GameThis “Yes or No Game” is designed to help learners understand the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through an engaging and interactive activity. By answering simple “Yes” or “No” questions, learners can test their knowledge and learn new facts about AI in a fun and relaxed environment. This activity is suitable for all levels of digital literacy and aims to dispel myths and provide accurate information about AI.
Benefits of AI in our daily lives
This worksheet highlights the various ways AI can benefit our daily lives. It includes a fillable infographic where learners can note down specific examples of AI applications they encounter. The worksheet is designed to make AI concepts relatable and show how AI can make everyday tasks easier and more efficient.
The advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence
This article explores the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting how AI can improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity across various fields, while also raising concerns about job displacement, ethical considerations, and the potential for misuse.
Topic 3 - AI and online safety
Learning outcomes:
- Understand basic online safety skills when interacting with AI
- Know what to do if they have an online safety concern.
Session plan topic 3
A step by step plan to help you hold an AI workshop with people in your community. All the hard thinking is done for you – you just need to tailor it to your learners.
Protecting your information
This tip sheet is for learners to take home a companion for the protecting your information game
AI Online Safety eLearning
This eLearning course focuses on the importance of online safety when using AI technologies. It teaches learners how to protect their personal information, recognise potential online threats, and use AI tools securely. The course aims to empower users with the knowledge to navigate the digital world safely.
Protect your information
This game focuses on how to protect your personal information when using AI. The flip cards are designed to spark conversations about the how and why of protecting your personal information.
Scams and what to do
A tip sheet that will guide and share practical tips to support a person when they are targeted by SCAMS.
Guide to ChatGPT for Parents and Caregivers
This guide from Common Sense Media provides parents and caregivers with practical information on how to use ChatGPT safely and effectively with their children. It covers the basics of what ChatGPT is, how it works, and tips for using it in a way that supports learning while ensuring safety and privacy.
Review AI created text vs human Level 2
A practice exercise to embed understanding the differences between text created by AI and text written by a human.
Topic 4 - Reliable info and AI
- Understand that not everything that is online can be believed
- Know what to do if they have an online safety concern
- Build critical analysis skills.
Topic 4 session plan
A step by step plan to help you hold an AI workshop with people in your community. All the hard thinking is done for you – you just need to tailor it to your learners.
Review AI created text vs human Level 3
A practice exercise to embed understanding the differences between text created by AI and text written by a human.
Review AI created ext vs human level 4
A practice exercise to embed understanding the differences between text created by AI and text written by a human.
How to identify deep fake images
Practice exercise to embed understanding the differences between images or videos created by AI images and video created by a human.
Topic 5 - Using AI in everyday life
- Understand some current applications of AI, useful in daily life
- Build practical experience and confidence having a go/trying new things online
- Build practical knowledge of basic considerations when choosing to use / download / pay for apps or services
Topic 5 session plan
A step by step plan to help you hold an AI workshop with people in your community. All the hard thinking is done for you – you just need to tailor it to your learners.
Using voice assistants
A printable guide to voice assistances, what they are, what they look like and what they do.
Start with simple prompts
An activity with a print out to help participants start using prompts and understand how changing words in a prompt can alter the outcome of the response from ChatGPT.
How to sign up for Chat GPT
This guide will show you how to create an account on ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a helpful tool that can answer your questions, chat with you, and help you learn new things. Follow the steps below so you’ll be ready to start using ChatGPT in no time..
What is Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is a powerful AI assistant built into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It helps you work more efficiently by offering suggestions, automating tasks, and creating content based on your input. You can use Copilot to write documents, analyse data, create presentations, and more, all with the help of AI. It’s like having a smart assistant that makes your everyday tasks easier and faster.
Chat GPT Prompts for everyday life
A range of prompts learners can use in various facets of their life. Groceries, work, communication, writing etc.
Arts and Culture
Learn the art of image prompting with the help of Google AI.
Using ChatGPT to Practice English Conversations
This guide shows how to use ChatGPT to practise English conversations, making it a valuable tool for learners who want to improve their English skills. By interacting with ChatGPT, learners can simulate real life conversations, ask questions, and get instant feedback, helping them build confidence and fluency in speaking English.
Thing Translator
A fun group activity. Thing Translator is an easy-to-use AI-powered tool that lets you translate objects into different languages. You simply take a picture of an object, and the tool identifies it and translates its name into the language of your choice. It’s a simple yet effective way to practice language skills and learn new vocabulary by connecting words with real-world objects.
Microsoft Copilot prompts
This is a collection of simple, ready-made phrases (called “prompts”) that you can use to interact with AI tools. These prompts help you ask questions or give commands to AI, so you get helpful answers or actions.
How to use Otter.ai
Otter.ai is a tool that provides automated transcription services, making it easy to convert spoken words into text. It’s especially useful for taking notes during meetings, lectures, or interviews, allowing users to focus on the conversation rather than on writing. Otter.ai can also be used to create searchable notes, making it simple to find and review key points later.