Welcome to Easie 1: Understanding AI and Its Role in Education. This Easie sets the stage for your journey into AI literacy by breaking down what AI is, how it works, and its impact on the educational world. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or home-schooling parent, this module will equip you with the foundational knowledge to engage with AI tools and support your children’s learning experiences.

It’s essential to understand how AI technologies function and the opportunities they offer. But it’s just as important to recognize the challenges and potential risks accompany integrating AI into education. By the end of this module, you’ll be better prepared to make informed decisions about AI tools, whether you’re selecting an educational app, helping your child with homework, or enhancing your teaching strategies.

Throughout this module, we’ll cover:

1. What is AI? A Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence – A clear, jargon-free introduction to what AI is and how it works.
2. The Role of AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges – The benefits AI offers to education and the challenges you should consider.
3. How AI Shapes the Learning Experience for Kids – Practical examples of how AI is enhancing and transforming learning for children.

We crafted this Easie to help you feel confident in your basic grasp of AI, understand its applications in education, and guide children through their AI-powered learning experiences. Let’s get started!