K-12 General Modules

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• Module 1: Introduction to AI Literacy

• Module 2: Introduction to Gemini for Education

• Module 3: Introduction to Gemini Notebook

• Module 7: Draft Parent Communications

Module 1: Introduction to AI Literacy

General (All K-12 Educators)

ISTE Educator Standards: 2.1.a (Safe, Legal, Ethical Practices), 2.5.a (Accommodate Learner Differences), 2.5.b (Authentic Learning)

Core Takeaways:

• • Define AI Literacy (Knowledge, skills, and mindsets to use AI safely, ethically, and effectively).

  • Level 0: AI "tells" and media literacy integration.

  • Level 1: "By the way, did you know..." 1–2 minute teachable moments (hallucinations, bias, data privacy).

  • Level 3: AI across curriculum using the Small Moves Gem.

• Interactive Tool Link: Small Moves Gemini Gem: https://bit.ly/3T5OQhN

• GES Badge / Quiz URL: https://forms.gle/DHftCzoPpCwXSszHA and Linked on slide 20

• CEU Value: 1/3 Clock Hour - visit CEU Claim Center

Module 2 : Introduction to Gemini for Education

General (All K-12 Educators)

ISTE Educator Standards: 2.1.a (Set Professional Goals), 2.5.a (Accommodate Learner Differences)

Core Takeaways:

• • Generative AI shift: Moving from search engine to "Learning Conductor."

  • PARTS Framework: Persona, Aim, Recipients, Theme, Structure.

  • Human-in-the-Loop oversight (mitigating bias and hallucinations).

  • 4-Step Prompt Scaffolding: Reduce cognitive load --> Build schema --> Create scaffold --> Expert audit.

• Interactive Tool Link: Gemini: gemini.google.com

• GES Badge / Quiz URL: goo.gle/ges1 and Linked on slide 22

• CEU Value: 1/3 Clock Hour - visit CEU Claim Center

Module 3 : Introduction to Gemini Notebook

General (All K-12 Educators)

ISTE Educator Standards: 2.2.c (Model Digital Tool Use)

Core Takeaways:

• • Grounded AI: Strict citation, hallucination mitigation, zero training on private docs.

  • Studio Panel capabilities: Study Guides, Audio Overviews, Video Overviews, Mind Maps.

  • Educator roles: Information synthesizer, curriculum navigator, creative collaborator.

• Interactive Tool Link: Gemini Notebook: https://notebook.google/

• GES Badge / Quiz URL: goo.gle/ges2 and Linked on slide 19

• CEU Value: 1/3 Clock Hour - visit CEU Claim Center

Module 7: Draft Parent Communications

General (All K-12 Educators)

ISTE Educator Standards: 2.4.d (Empower Community to Support Students)

Core Takeaways:

• • Quickly simplify complex school policies and draft engaging family updates.

  • Create concise summaries, bulleted checklists, and translations for diverse family needs.

  • Easliy refine drafts by typing follow-up instructions to adjust tone or length.

• Interactive Tool Link: Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ 

• GES Badge / Quiz URL: goo.gle/ges12 and Linked on slide 12

• CEU Value: 1/3 Clock Hour - visit CEU Claim Center