Teaching Through the AI Transformation

reading and Writing Workshop

Preparing for AN AI Future

Unit Plan

Ethical and Equitable AI Use in Education

Activities

Teaching with E.L.O.N.  (Enriched Learning Opportunity Nexus) that seamlessly integrates AI 

Unit 3
Theme: Understanding AI Bias, Digital Equity, and Responsible Classroom Use
Essential Questions:

• What are the risks and biases of AI?
• How can teachers model ethical tech use?

Learning ObjectivesBy the end of Week 3, participants will be able to:

• Explain how AI systems can reflect or reinforce bias.
• Evaluate the ethical challenges of AI in educational settings.
• Propose ways to ensure equitable access and responsible use of AI tools.
• Draft a classroom policy on ethical AI use.

Required Readings and Videos (with URLs)

1. AI and Bias – MIT Technology Review
   https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/06/04/1002549/ai-racism-problem-researchers-google/
2. How AI Can Be Biased (Video) – CrashCourse
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59bMh59JQDo
3. Digital Equity for Learning – Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
   https://www.cosn.org/initiatives/digital-equity/
4. Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services
   U.S. Department of Education
   https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/resources/protecting-student-privacy-while-using-online-educational-services-model-terms-service

Learning ActivitiesActivity 1: Case Study – Biased AI in ActionObjective: Understand how bias appears in real-world educational tools.
Instructions:

• Read the MIT article on AI bias.
• Review a brief case where an AI grading tool penalized essays based on non-standard dialects.
• Discuss:
  • What factors contributed to the bias?
  • How could the bias have been prevented?
  • What are the consequences for students?

Group Deliverable: A short write-up summarizing what ethical oversight or safeguards should have been in place.

Activity 2: Equity Audit – AI in My SchoolObjective: Reflect on AI and tech access in your own school community.
Instructions:

• Consider your school's access to devices, internet, and digital learning tools.
• Complete a checklist (teacher-created or provided digitally) noting disparities in access or use.
• Share results in small groups and identify 1–2 actionable steps to promote digital equity.

Activity 3: Draft a Classroom AI Use PolicyObjective: Create a policy that promotes ethical and equitable use of AI with students.
Instructions:

• Review examples of AI use policies from school districts or educational platforms.
• Draft a 1-page classroom AI use policy that addresses:
  • Acceptable use
  • Data privacy
  • Equity and accessibility
  • Student rights and responsibilities

Peer Review: Exchange policies with another teacher and provide feedback using a rubric.

Formative Assessment and ReflectionExit Ticket Prompts (Choose One):

• What concerns do you have about AI and student privacy?
• How would you explain AI bias to a student in Grade 8?
• What part of your classroom policy do you think is most important, and why?

Quiz (Suggested Format: Google Form or Print)Sample Questions:

1. What is algorithmic bias? Provide an example.
2. How might lack of access to AI tools create inequity in the classroom?
3. What’s one rule you'd include in a classroom AI use policy?
4. Why is data privacy critical when using educational AI tools?

Optional Homework or Extension

• Watch: How Algorithms Shape Our World – TED Talk by Kevin Slavin
  https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_slavin_how_algorithms_shape_our_world
• Write a short journal entry (1 paragraph): How do you balance innovation and caution when introducing new technology into your classroom?

​The following activities include AI tools that enhance student engagement, provide data-driven insights, and facilitate personalized learning. 
​The following activities include AI tools that enhance student engagement, provide data-driven insights, and facilitate personalized learning. ​
Group Activity 1: Analyzing Bias in AI OutputsAI Tool: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude.ai
Objective: Detect bias and discuss potential causes.
Instructions:

1. As a group, prompt the AI with the same question phrased in different ways (e.g., “Describe a good leader” vs. “Describe a good leader from the Global South”).
   
2. Record and compare how the AI responds.
   
3. Use a shared doc to highlight:
   
   • Stereotypes or omissions
     
   • Differences in tone, detail, or perspective
     
4. Discuss:
   
   • Where might this bias originate?
     
   • How could AI developers address this?
     
   • How should educators talk to students about this?
     

Deliverable: A group presentation (Google Slides or Canva) titled “Can AI Be Fair?” with 3–5 examples and reflection.

Group Activity 2: Drafting a Responsible Use AgreementAI Tool: Eduaide.ai or Diffit
Objective: Collaborate to create a classroom-ready responsible AI use policy.
Instructions:

1. Brainstorm key sections: Purpose, Acceptable Use, Privacy, Equity, Accountability.
   
2. Use Eduaide.ai to generate initial drafts or examples for each section.
   
3. Revise collaboratively in a shared document to align with school values.
   
4. Submit the final version for peer review by another group.
   

Deliverable: A class-ready one-page "Student AI Use Policy" with equitable, ethical, and accessible guidelines.

Group Activity 3: AI Equity Audit VisualizationAI Tool: Canva Magic Graph or ChartGPT
Objective: Visualize access gaps in AI and technology in school communities.
Instructions:

1. Each group surveys their own school or uses provided fictional data (e.g., device access by grade level, home internet access, AI tool familiarity).
   
2. Input data into ChartGPT or Canva to generate graphs.
   
3. Discuss:
   
   • What gaps exist?
     
   • Which student populations are under-supported?
     
   • What interventions could improve access?
     

Deliverable: An infographic titled “Closing the AI Access Gap” with data, insights, and solutions.

🔹 AI-Integrated Individual ActivitiesIndividual Activity 1: Reflective Journal with AI FeedbackAI Tool: GrammarlyGO, Wordtune, or ChatGPT
Objective: Reflect deeply on AI ethics and get feedback on writing.
Instructions:

1. Write a 1-paragraph reflection on: “What are my biggest concerns about AI in education?”
   
2. Use an AI tool to revise, clarify, or improve tone.
   
3. Compare your original and revised drafts.
   
4. Reflect: Did the AI maintain your meaning? Where did it improve your work—or change it?
   

Deliverable: Submit both drafts and a 3-sentence reflection on the AI's impact on your thinking or expression.

Individual Activity 2: AI Bias Detection ChallengeAI Tool: Poe.com (access to multiple models)
Objective: Identify how different AI tools handle sensitive prompts.
Instructions:

1. Pick a controversial topic (e.g., standardized testing, discipline disparities).
   
2. Ask 2–3 AI models the same question about the topic.
   
3. Compare responses using a 3-part lens:
   
   • Content quality
     
   • Potential bias
     
   • Transparency (does the AI mention limitations?)
     

Deliverable: A short report answering: Which AI seemed most ethical, and why?

Individual Activity 3: Personal AI Use CodeAI Tool: Canva Docs, ChatGPT
Objective: Design a personal commitment statement on AI use.
Instructions:

1. Review examples of ethical AI guidelines.
   
2. Ask ChatGPT to help brainstorm or rephrase your core values.
   
3. Draft a personal “AI Use Code” including:
   
   • When you will use AI
     
   • How you’ll ensure fairness and honesty
     
   • How you’ll avoid misuse or over-reliance
     

Deliverable: A visually designed AI Use Code poster or PDF.