Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources
Find resources, webinars, and the latest research on generative AI in K–12 education. Imagine Learning is committed to infusing the learning experience with AI tools that not only enhance efficiency but also personalize learning and support educators in meaningful ways.
Navigating the AI Landscape: Guidance and Insights for Educators
In the rapidly shifting and often confusing landscape of generative AI, we aim to offer thoughtful perspectives, expert guidance, and research-driven insights to educators and administrators.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore the possibilities AI offers or you’re seeking new ways to integrate AI into the classroom, you’ll find timely support below.
Downloadable Resources
Explore tools, prompts, and conversation starters for educators and administrators.
Crafting an AI Policy
Unsure how to approach the use of generative AI in your district or classroom? Consider these talking points when crafting your own AI policy.
AI in the Classroom
Discover talking points for introducing generative AI to students and their families.
Lesson Planning with Generative AI
Explore 8 specific ideas to incorporate AI into your lesson planning that promote creativity and enhance your efficiency.
Academic Integrity: the Challenge of Scripts and Bots
With the rise of generative AI, schools and educational technology companies face sophisticated external tools designed to bypass academic integrity policies.
AI Prompts
Saving valuable time with generative AI is all in the prompting. Here are some tips for writing effective prompts plus some examples to get you started.
Icebreakers
Icebreakers are meant to be fun activities to get to know students and build excitement for the school year. Here are some prompts designed to help you take your icebreakers to the next level.
Student Contract and Honor Code
Download an editable student contract and honor code to begin the academic integrity conversation in your classroom.
Research
Explore original research related to generative AI in education.
Webinars
Watch on-demand webinars from industry experts.
AI in Education: Incenting Innovation, Implementing Guardrails
Explore ways that AI can empower human potential in our schools, helping enable teachers and engage students to drive better outcomes. Join Imagine Learning’s Sari Factor (Chief Strategy Officer), Dr. Elda Garcia (Executive Director of National Partnerships), and other educators as they discuss how leaders can and should develop guidelines for ethical and responsible use within their districts.)
Cultivating Inquiry in a Brave New [AI] World
In an AI-driven landscape with vast amounts of information at their fingertips, students need critical thinking skills. Dr. Kathy Swan (Professor, University of Kentucky, C3 Framework Lead Author) discusses how to shift to inquiry-driven learning by presenting complex problem-solving scenarios that promote collaborative learning.
Helping Students Use AI for Good
Gain practical ideas for integrating AI tools into lesson plans across disciplines: Imagine Learning’s Deb Rayow (Vice President of Product Management, Courseware) explores ways to teach students to use generative AI productively and with academic integrity. She also discusses approaches to preventing the misuse of AI in your classroom.
AI and the 4Cs of STEM
Preparing students for the future workforce requires more than just academic knowledge. Adam Dalton (CEO and Founder, Robotify) examines how AI can help nurture skills like creativity, adaptability, and resilience, creating a future-ready generation.
State Guidelines
Across the nation, states are regulating and legislating the use of AI, particularly in education. Key themes include:
Evolving workforce needs
Equipping students to hold AI-driven jobs in the future and helping them acquire necessary skills like data literacy
Human-centered, responsible use
Using AI as a tool to augment, not replace, human capabilities and emphasizing the ethical, safe, and beneficial uses of AI
AI literacy and professional development
Integrating AI into teaching and learning, plus building AI literacy for students, educators, and communities
Equity and inclusion
Ensuring the accessibility of AI tools for all students and addressing equity concerns through inclusive design practices
Data privacy, security, safety
Protecting student data privacy, robust data governance and cybersecurity measures, and mitigating risks like automated cheating and plagiarism
Pedagogical considerations
Using AI to enhance teaching, learning, and critical thinking while improving student learning outcomes with evidence-based AI tools and curricula
Computer science education
Promoting computer science education to demystify AI systems and build conceptual understanding of AI’s inner workings
State Resources
Explore the latest on AI in education from the following states: