Kate Meyer – Instructional Innovation Specialist, ELA teacher, and co-author of The EduProtocol Field Guide: AI Literacy Edition – gave an invaluable presentation on using AI in the classroom at our 2026 DataCom teacher workshop.
Kate explains AI literacy as a thinking skill that students should develop in today’s world. According to her, “AI literacy consists of the knowledge, skills, and mindsets that enable us to use AI safely, ethically, and effectively.” Kate has created guidelines to help students learn how to do just this.
- The HUMAN Framework (Halt, Utilize, Monitor, Authenticate, Note)
- AI Use Zones: helps students discern when and to what extent to use AI
- Guidelines for effective prompting
Access Kate’s presentation HERE.
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Find more from Kate Meyer at twomaineteachers.com
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