If you are looking for a simple way to begin a classroom conversation about artificial intelligence, the resources below can help. Designed for students with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, these brief videos introduce core AI concepts in an accessible format that does not assume prior knowledge. The accompanying reflection activities give students an opportunity to consider how AI may affect their learning, future careers, and daily lives. Faculty can use student responses as a foundation for discussions about responsible use, ethical considerations, and expectations for AI within their courses.
- Watch a brief video: to get a shared understanding of what AI is (and isn’t). Consider using the video(s) shared below (or other videos found online).
- Talk about real classroom scenarios: where AI can help, and where it can cause problems.
- Practice respectful, honest expectations: discuss learning goals and what students should do independently.
- Identify ethical use: talk about accuracy, honesty, privacy, and how to cite or explain AI use when it’s allowed.
Reflection Activity: How AI Works-Machine Learning [PDF]
Reflection Activity: Ethics & AI – Privacy & the Future of Work [PDF]
These resources are designed to help you start with shared understanding, then move quickly into clear, course-specific expectations for ethical AI use. As students reflect and share ideas, you can use their responses to guide respectful conversations about learning, integrity, and practical boundaries—right from the start of the semester.
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