WorksheetsK20 AI Roadmap
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
Step 1: Know Your Vehicle
Are you familiar with the AI tool your students are using? Chose the tool you are most familiar with.
ChatGPT
Magic School
School AI
NotebookLM
None
Step 2: Check Your Route
Consider the purpose. Does AI support the learning goal?
Students are writing lab conclusions about plant growth. One asks if they can use ChatGPT to make their answer sound better.
Yes.
If it helps them write clearly, go for it.
Maybe.
If the goal is about communicating results, not testing how well they can write scientifically.
Nope.
Their conclusion should reflect their thinking, not what AI thinks sounds smart.
Step 3: Follow the Road Signs
Have you built guardrails for responsible use? Like citing AI or limiting how it’s used?“
You’ve introduced AI as a writing partner. A few days later, you notice students are using it in very different ways. One student says, ‘I used ChatGPT to get some ideas for my essay!’ Another proudly admits, ‘I had ChatGPT write my conclusion because I ran out of time.’
What’s your next move?”
Full speed ahead! At least they’re admitting to using AI!
Time for a pit stop. I need to set clearer rules.
Pull over immediately. The AI has taken the wheel!
Step 4: Stay in the Learning Lane
Could students complete the assignment with AI without learning anything?
A teacher assigns to 6th graders: 'Use AI to create 10 fraction word problems, then submit them for credit.' Students finish in 3 minutes. Everyone gets 100%.
What did students actually learn?
How to write word problems about fractions
How to use AI tools effectively
How to copy-paste and hit submit
Honestly... not much
Step 5: Be ready to coach.
Do You Feel Equipped to Guide Students Through AI Use?
It's Tuesday morning. A student raises their hand: "I asked AI to explain photosynthesis, but the answer doesn't match our textbook. Which one is right?"
How ready are you to handle this moment?
I'd panic.
I didn't prep for AI fact-checking.
I'd wing it, but not confidently.
I'd turn it into a learning moment about verification.
We'd investigate together.
The Finish Line
Am I Using AI as a Tool for Learning, Not a Shortcut?
Teacher A says: "Students, use AI to write your essay about the American Revolution. Just make sure it sounds like you."
Teacher B says: "Students, use AI to generate three different thesis statements about the American Revolution. Pick the weakest one and explain why it fails. Then improve it."
Which teacher is using AI as a learning tool?
Teacher A
Students are writing essays!
Teacher B
Students are thinking critically
Both
AI is involved either way
Neither
AI shouldn't be used for this
