Over the past few weeks, our middle schoolers have been visiting the library for a workshop on AI Chatbots. In this Common Sense Education lesson, our students learn about how these Chatbots are designed, why they are made to sound human-like, and the issues that can arise from developing personal relationships with Chatbots. This topic … Continue reading Middle School Workshop on AI Chatbots
In an increasingly digital world, understanding the algorithms that shape our experiences is essential. This year, the library is running a series of workshops for students in grades 7 and 8, focusing on algorithmic literacy. The aim is to equip our students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) … Continue reading Unlocking Algorithmic Literacy: Empowering Grades 7 and 8 with AI Knowledge
Why Our Students Need Critical AI Literacy As a part of my professional development project this year, I signed up for a wonderful course through Library Juice Academy called AI and Libraries, for Skeptics. Though it was Keanu and dystopian futures I was envisioning, that really wasn’t what it was about. The focus of the … Continue reading From “AI Skeptic” to Algorithmic Advocate