AI Literacy Timeline: A Developmental Framework for Students
Generative AI holds exciting potential for education. At Redlands USD, we are exploring how this can benefit our teachers and students while being mindful of the ethical concerns involved.
TK-5
AI Awareness
Focus Learn About AIFoundational literacy; build reading, writing, and math skills; "AI is not human"; teacher modeling; learn about AI indirectly; spot when AI is used; no direct chatbot exposure.
KSA
- Knowledge: AI Basics
- Skills: Spotting AI
- Attitude: Curiosity
6-8
AI Literacy
Focus Learn With AIActive engagement; critical evaluation; knowing when to use AI and when not to; learn about AI bias; practicing writing prompts and improving AI results; teacher oversight.
KSA
- Knowledge: Data & Bias
- Skills: Manage Tasks with AI
- Attitude: Responsibility
9-12
AI Fluency
Focus Work Alongside AIHuman-AI collaboration; auditing systems; assessing AI's impact on people; creating AI-powered solutions; refining and improving their prompts and solutions; ethical leadership.
KSA
- Knowledge: Mechanics & Impact
- Skills: Creating
- Attitude: Leadership
Safe & Responsible Use
All Grades
- Privacy
- Fairness
- Transparency
- Human Agency
- Oversight