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To develop true AI literacy, students must actively create alongside AI, rather than passively consume its outputs. DSST Public Schools civics teachers Zach Kennelly and Gianna Geraffo designed a project where students built AI-powered chatbots to address community needs, reinforcing their understanding of AI’s role in society. By integrating real-world applications, industry partnerships, and multiple feedback cycles, the project empowered students to use AI as a tool for civic engagement and problem-solving.

Generative AI can enhance Open Educational Resources (OER) by creating tailored instructional tools and supports. DSST Public Schools used AI-powered chatbots with Illustrative Mathematics to develop teacher engagement strategies and end-of-unit projects. Educators can leverage AI with OER by using vetted AI tools, modifying existing resources, or uploading reference materials to generate customized content.

Teachers can save time by using generative AI tools to create complex free-response questions that provide students more opportunities to practice these types of questions for assessments like the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.