MASION, Ohio-Mason City Schools is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its curriculum to help students learn how to use AI effectively. Dan Little, a learning experience designer for the district, emphasizes the importance of exposing students to AI and guiding them on its use. AI, like any tool, can be beneficial or harmful depending on how it’s used. Concerns include over-reliance on AI for homework and the need for critical evaluation of AI-generated information. Experts recommend using AI primarily as a research tool and cross-checking facts. Additionally, AI can be creatively applied, as demonstrated by Little’s family podcast, “AI Nightmares,” which uses AI to generate and voice scary stories.
