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✨ This Week: AI in the Classroom — What Schools Are (and Aren’t) Teaching
👋 Welcome back to AI Parenting Guide!
Last week, my daughter told me her teacher used ChatGPT to explain Shakespeare.
Meanwhile, the teacher still bans Wikipedia.
We’re entering strange territory: schools are starting to use AI, but most aren’t teaching kids how to use it wisely. So today we’re looking at what’s going on in classrooms — and how we, as parents, can fill in the gaps.
📬 In This Issue:
How AI is quietly showing up in schools
Why “using AI” isn’t the same as “understanding it”
What kids actually need to learn
This week’s career spotlight: jobs AI can’t touch vs those it’s already replacing
🏫 How AI Is Already in Schools
AI is creeping into education in quiet ways:
Teachers using ChatGPT for lesson plans
Tools like Grammarly, Khan Academy’s Khanmigo, and Quizlet Q-Chat helping with tutoring
Essay checkers, auto-grading, and content summaries
But here’s the catch:
Most schools aren’t teaching kids how AI works, what it’s good (and bad) at, or how to think critically about it.
⚠️ What’s Missing
No lessons on how AI can bias answers
No conversations about privacy or where data goes
No education on ethical use (e.g. not copy/pasting a full essay)
Many teachers are learning AI on the fly, just like students
✅ What You Can Do
Ask your school how they’re using AI — or not using it
Encourage your child to ask questions like “Where does this answer come from?” or “What’s missing?”
Talk about AI as a tool, not a crutch
Explore tools together at home — and spot when they mess up
💬 Conversation Starters
“Do your teachers talk about AI at school?”
“Have you used an AI tool to study or write?”
“What should a ‘fair’ use of AI look like in class?”
💼 How AI Is Changing Jobs
🟢 Safe Job: Electrician
Hands-on work, problem-solving, and in-person fixes make this role tough for AI to replicate.
⚠️ At-Risk Job: Call Centre Agent
AI is already handling customer service chats, phone menus, and email replies faster and cheaper.
🧰 Resource of the Week
Tool: Khanmigo by Khan Academy
A new AI-powered tutor built to help students (and explain its thinking). Still in beta — but worth keeping an eye on.
🔜 Coming Next Week
AI and Creativity: Can a Bot Be Original?
We’ll explore AI-generated art, music, and writing — and whether creativity is still just a human thing.
📚 Resource of the Week: The Art of Screen Time by Anya Kamenetz
Struggling to find the right balance between screens and real-life moments? The Art of Screen Time offers evidence-based, practical strategies to help your family navigate tech use without the guilt. Unlike heavier reads on digital citizenship, Kamenetz keeps it light and relatable, answering the big question: "How much tech is okay?" Perfect for parents who want a flexible, research-backed approach to raising kids in a digital world.
👉 Visit Anya’s website for more..
P.S. Want more? Reply to this email with your biggest screen-time challenge—we might feature tips in a future issue!
📢 What We Recommend
Help Your Kids Learn AI the Fun Way
Want to spark your child’s curiosity about AI? The Generative AI for Kids course on Coursera is a fun, beginner-friendly introduction designed especially for young minds. Kids learn how tools like ChatGPT and DALL·E work—while getting creative with projects along the way.
Made for Parents & Young Learners
Whether you’re exploring AI as a family or want a safe way to introduce tech skills, this free course is a great starting point. It’s engaging, age-appropriate, and requires no prior coding knowledge.
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Let’s build a smarter generation together — one tip at a time.
Ed @ AI Parenting Guide
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