Teaching AI Literacy in K–12: Beyond the Hype and Hysteria

ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and Education Director Kerry Gallagher dive into the rapidly shifting landscape of artificial intelligence in education. As school boards grapple with a rising "techlash" and parents voice their concerns, Larry and Kerry explore the most critical debate facing modern educators: Should we ban AI in the classroom, or embrace it as the next generation's calculator? We go beyond the headlines to uncover how teachers are actually integrating these tools, why treating AI like a "magic box" is a mistake, and the necessity of teaching genuine AI literacy. Plus, we explore the fascinating cat-and-mouse game of academic integrity.