Reading and Writing Workshop

Theme: Ethical and Equitable AI Use in Education
Workshop Title: "Bias, Privacy, and Power: Confronting the Risks of AI in Schools"

ObjectivesParticipants will:

• Understand and explain major ethical concerns related to AI use in schools.
  
• Identify real-world examples of algorithmic bias and privacy violations.
  
• Draft a classroom AI policy rooted in equity and responsibility.
  
• Practice citing sources and synthesizing multiple viewpoints.
  

Part I: Reading and DiscussionA. Anchor Texts (Freely Accessible)

1. AI Bias in Education – Common Sense Media
   https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/ai-in-education-the-good-the-bad-and-the-unknown
   
2. UNESCO: AI and Education: Guidance for Policymakers (pp. 24–27)
   https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000376709
   
3. Brookings: Algorithmic bias detection and mitigation
   https://www.brookings.edu/articles/algorithmic-bias-detection-and-mitigation-best-practices-and-policies-to-reduce-consumer-harms/
   
4. The Surveillance and Privacy Risks of Classroom Technology – EFF
   https://www.eff.org/issues/student-privacy
   

B. Guided Reading Protocol1. Skim and Scan

• Highlight key terms: algorithmic bias, surveillance, equity, data privacy.
  
• Mark areas that raise concern or surprise.
  

2. Think-Pair-Share Questions

• What new risks or challenges did you learn about?
  
• Which concern (bias, privacy, equity) feels most urgent in your context?
  
• How should school policies address these issues?
  

3. Text-to-Text Connection

• Compare insights from Brookings and EFF articles.
  
• Ask: “How are the causes and consequences of bias different from privacy violations? How are they related?”
  

Part II: Writing WorkshopA. Mini-Lesson: Arguing for Ethical Tech UseModel a short writing response to the question:
“What principles should guide the use of AI tools in your classroom?”
Demonstrate:

• Selecting and paraphrasing evidence
  
• Using balanced tone and clear reasoning
  
• Transitioning between ethical, legal, and pedagogical concerns
  

B. Writing Prompts (Choose One)Prompt 1 – Policy Draft
Write a draft of your AI Classroom Use Policy including at least three ethical guidelines and one example of an acceptable AI use case.
Prompt 2 – Argument Paragraph
Should schools pause or limit student AI use until better regulations exist? Defend your position using at least two articles.
Prompt 3 – Reflective Essay
Reflect on a time you or your school used technology in a way that raised ethical questions. How could it have been handled better in light of today’s readings?

C. Peer Review ProtocolUse the “TAG” method:

• Tell something you liked
  
• Ask a clarifying question
  
• Give a constructive suggestion
  

D. Publishing and Sharing

• Volunteers may read an excerpt aloud.
  
• Upload final pieces to a digital gallery (e.g., Padlet, Google Docs folder).
  
• Save your work to the course’s Professional Growth Portfolio.
  

Optional Extension: AI-Assisted Comparison

• Use ChatGPT or Eduaide.ai to draft a sample policy or paragraph.
  
• Compare your original with the AI version.
  
• Reflect:
  
  • What strengths did AI demonstrate?
    
  • Where did your human judgment or voice improve the piece?
    

Workshop Wrap-Up Questions

• How can ethical writing around AI empower both students and teachers?
  
• What kind of classroom culture is needed to ensure equitable tech use?
  
• What ongoing questions do you have about AI’s role in your school?