I Spy AI ?! Critical Thinking in a Digital Age

This fun, lighthearted ongoing weekly class asks learners to carefully and critically examine digital images and identify (1) whether they've been created using AI, and (2) how they can tell whether AI created the images. A handful of fun, kid-friendly images will be used each class. Theme topics will rotate; keeping it fresh for ongoing learners, but also nice for a drop-in, drop-out class.

What to expect:

This is a highly interactive class for those who want to participate! Learners will be shown an image, and then given time to gather their own thoughts and form their own conclusions. After a few minutes, the class will come together to share their observations and discuss as a group. Group discussions will be done in turn, with learners either discussing their findings verbally, through annotation, or both. (Familiarity with the "annotate" function on Zoom is helpful, but not necessary for participation.)

(OPTIONAL BONUS HOMEWORK): Outside class family follow-up opportunity!

Grown-ups can use this class as a GREAT opportunity to help learners outside of class to familiarize them with how to safely and skillfully generate images using AI!

Enrolled learners may submit their own AI-generated images for potential use in class! Images must be on theme and submitted more than 24 hours in advance of the next class. Only one image per learner may be submitted, and ultimate class use is at the teacher's discretion.

Upcoming Themes:

Week of January 5: Cute Critters
Week of January 12: Minecraft
Week of January 19: Farm Animals
Week of February 10: Banana for Scale
Week of February 17: Super Heroes

Future Topics:  Portraits
Landscapes
Artwork Forgeries



Have a theme suggestion? Send me a message. I'm happy to add your themes to the schedule!