We all face ethical decisions about AI in our lives, whether in school, work or how we interact with technology and each other in society. This course will equip you with AI literacy and the ethical decision-making skills needed to use any emerging AI technology effectively and responsibly. You will learn foundational AI concepts, understand ethical principles of AI usage and master the necessary steps for verifying AI responses to ensure accuracy. The course guides you in developing your own complete “Personal AI Guidelines” document, which will serve as a continuous, evolving reference for making thoughtful decisions about AI use now and in the future.
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alt+Ignite: AI Literacy for All — Develop Personal Guidelines, Educate & Empower Others
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alt+Ignite: AI Literacy for All — Develop Personal Guidelines, Educate & Empower Others
We all face ethical decisions about AI in our lives, whether in school, work or how we interact with technology and each other in society. This course will equip you with AI literacy and the ethical decision-making skills needed to use any emerging AI technology effectively and responsibly. You will learn foundational AI concepts, understand ethical principles of AI usage and master the necessary steps for verifying AI responses to ensure accuracy. The course guides you in developing your own complete “Personal AI Guidelines” document, which will serve as a continuous, evolving reference for making thoughtful decisions about AI use now and in the future.
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Overview
- Improve your AI literacy in a 100% online, self-paced course from MediaWise at Poynter.
- Earn a Poynter Certificate — recognized worldwide in journalism and media.
- Register now for free. This course is offered at no charge through the support of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation.
- Enroll anytime, learn anywhere — this course is fully self-directed online.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the structure and language behind AI technology.
- Be able to verify any AI-generated information against external sources to catch errors and "hallucinations."
- Know how to use AI ethically by defining personal rules for when and how you choose to use the technology.
- Be able to draft a professional disclosure for any work where you have used AI, promoting trust and accountability.
- Have a process for analyzing a new AI tool's risks (including legal and safety concerns) before fully relying on it.
- Know how to protect your privacy and data when using AI tools.
- Understand common AI scams and how to avoid them.
- Create your own Personal AI Guidelines document—a customized, working reference for all future AI decisions.
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This is a 100% self-directed, online course you can begin anytime. Most learners complete the program in about three hours. You will have full access to all materials, so you can pause, revisit lessons and learn at your own pace.
The course is divided into six units:
1. What is AI?
2. Ethical AI content creation
3. Talking to AI
4. Information verification: Skills and tools
5. Privacy, accessibility and avoiding scams
6. Future-proofing and tool adoption
Who should enroll?
This course is designed for educators, library workers, civic leaders and anyone interested in learning more about AI and AI literacy.
Cost
This course is offered at no charge through the support of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation.
Questions?
If you need assistance, email us at info@poynter.org.
Instructors
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Sean MarcusInteractive Learning Designer, MediaWiseAs the Interactive Learning Designer for MediaWise, Sean Marcus designs and develops learning material for a wide range of audiences and purposes, ranging from senior...Read More -
Brittani KollarDeputy Director, MediaWiseBrittani Kollar is the deputy director of MediaWise, Poynter’s digital media literacy project that teaches people of all ages how to spot misinformation online. As...Read More
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