Future-Ready Skills: Introducing the New AI Literacy Curriculum!

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world, and preparing students to navigate it safely and responsibly is more important than ever. To meet this need, we are thrilled to announce our brand-new, AI Literacy Curriculum!

This ready-to-use curriculum lays the foundation for teaching students the fundamentals of AI, demystifying the technology while building essential digital citizenship and critical thinking skills.

What's New?

Our new AI Literacy unit is a grade-scaffolded curriculum available for grades 3 and up. It combines videos, typing practice quizzes, and unique interactive scenarios to create an engaging and effective learning experience. From understanding basic concepts to evaluating complex ethical questions, these lessons will help equip your students for the future.

A Grade-by-Grade Approach to AI Literacy

The AI Literacy unit is seamlessly integrated into each grade-level curriculum, with content and complexity designed to be age-appropriate.

• Elementary School (Grades 3-5): Students build a strong foundation, learning what AI is and how to use it safely. Through interactive, scenario-based lessons, they practice making smart choices about privacy and responsible use, learning key ethical principles in an engaging way.

• Middle School (Grades 6-8): The curriculum advances to build essential AI vocabulary and explore the pros and cons of the technology. Interactive scenarios challenge students to apply these concepts, focusing on critical skills like assessing the validity of AI-generated information and recognizing potential bias.

• High School (Grades 9-12): Students tackle advanced topics that prepare them for academic and professional success. Lessons focus on real-world applications of AI in school and the workplace, challenging them to evaluate complex ethical questions and properly cite AI as a source in their work.

How Does This Help You?

Our AI Literacy curriculum is designed to empower both you and your students:

• Teach Relevant, Future-Ready Skills: Give your students a foundational understanding of the technology that is already shaping their world and will define their future careers.

• Foster Critical Thinking: Our unique "Type Your Own Path" scenarios go beyond memorization. They require students to make decisions about ethics, source validity, and responsible behavior, teaching them how to think about AI.

• Use Engaging, Interactive Content: The mix of animated videos, reading passages, knowledge-check quizzes, and interactive typing keeps students invested and makes complex topics accessible and fun.

How to Get Started

The AI Literacy unit is available now for all Typing.com PLUS users.

To find it, simply:

1. Navigate to the Curriculum tab.

2. Select any grade from 3rd Grade through 12th Grade.

3. Scroll down to find the "AI Literacy" unit. You can preview the lessons or assign them to your classes right away!

Prepare your students for the world of tomorrow. Explore the new AI Literacy curriculum today!